1. Spyker
2. Rolls-Royce
3. Bugatti
4. Maserati
5. Aston Martin
6. Bentley
7. Maybach
8. Ferrari
9. Porsche
10. Lamborghini
**Spyker**
Country: Netherlands
Brand founding year: 1875
Brand style: A perfect combination of beautiful art and technology, luxurious and eternal, unique and unconventional
Classic model: C8 Spyder (starting at 48.8 million yuan)
Spyker, a factory with over a hundred years of history, has always maintained its unique brand style. All their sports cars are handmade, featuring a unique lightweight body, large displacement mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, and multiple indicators that meet F1 standards, offering astonishing performance parameters. In 1898, the Spijker brothers, Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan, manufactured their first car in Amsterdam using a Mercedes engine. Their excellent body manufacturing skills immediately earned them widespread acclaim. The same year, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, they created the famous Golden Coronation Carriage, which is still in use today. From then on, the Spijker brothers entered a turning point in their careers: fully committing the Spyker company to automobile manufacturing. To better adapt to foreign markets, they changed "ij" in Spijker to "y," renaming the company Spyker (SPYKER). As a well-known luxury sports car manufacturer, Spyker's noble sports cars are custom-made entirely according to customer needs. In 2005, Spyker increased production to about 100 cars per year. Not only do we produce for a limited number of prestigious car owners, but each model is also an absolute limited edition collectible. Spyker launches a new model every year, and when global production reaches 500 units, production stops immediately. Spyker targets the highest-end users in the sports car market, mainly concentrated in the United States, Western Europe, the Middle East, Greater China, and some smaller wealthy countries like Switzerland and Monaco.
**Rolls-Royce**
Country: UK
Brand founding year: 1904
Brand style: Established in 1904
Classic model: Phantom (starting at 50 million yuan)
Mr. Rolls was a nobleman and a racing driver who loved socializing and making friends. He always wanted to produce a truly British car. Mr. Royce was an outstanding engineer with diverse talents who was very interested in Rolls' plan and thus joined forces with him to produce British luxury cars. The first Rolls-Royce car was born in Manchester. This marked the beginning of their highly acclaimed journey. In 1906, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce jointly founded the Rolls-Royce company. Initially, Rolls-Royce focused on aircraft engine manufacturing, with automobiles being a subsequent product. They continue to produce aircraft engines today. The sculpted trademark of Rolls-Royce is a shining silver flying goddess statue, "The Flying Goddess." Its origin has a story: In 1911, through the introduction of Sir Montagu, Rolls met Charles Sykes, a painter and sculptor for The Motor Magazine. He earnestly requested Charles Sykes to design a sculptural trademark for "Rolls-Royce." Sykes used Miss Thornton from the magazine as the model to design "The Flying Goddess," symbolizing the soul of speed. On February 6, 1911, "The Flying Goddess" descended upon Rolls-Royce, immersing the entire world in the fresh air and the wonderful music melody of wing vibrations. The inauguration ceremony of "The Flying Goddess" was as grand and enthusiastic as the launch of the first Rolls-Royce car. The logo of Rolls-Royce consists of two overlapping "R"s, symbolizing "you in me, me in you," reflecting the harmonious relationship between the two founders.
**Bugatti**
Country: France
Brand founding year: 1909
Brand style: A perfect combination of technology and art, luxurious comfort, easy to drive
Classic models: Brescia, Royale, Atalantes, Pur Sang
Bugatti is a world-famous old sports car brand. In 1909, Italian Ettore Bugatti founded Bugatti in Germany, specializing in the production of sports cars and high-end luxury sedans. Due to changes in national borders, Bugatti's factory was located in Germany from 1909-1918, in France from 1919-1956, and in Italy after being re-established in 1991. The English letters in the Bugatti logo represent Bugatti, with EB being the abbreviation of Ettore Bugatti's name in English. The circle of small dots around it symbolizes ball bearings, with a red background. Bugattis are among the most preserved classic old cars, with many models displayed in famous car museums worldwide. They have superior performance, innovative and streamlined body designs, and distinctive engine configurations.
**Maserati**
Country: Italy
Brand founding year: 1914
Brand style: Distinguished elegance without being ostentatious, enjoying comfortable driving at high speeds
Classic models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo (starting at 17.9 million yuan)
Maserati is a renowned Italian racing and sports car producer, established in Bologna in 1914. The company's headquarters is now located in Modena, and their emblem is a trident. Maserati was once part of Ferrari (a company with significant Fiat ownership) for several years before being directly owned by the Italian automotive giant Fiat. The Maserati brothers—Alfieri Maserati, Bindo Maserati, Carlo Maserati, Ettore Maserati, Ernesto Maserati, and Mario Maserati—all ventured into the automotive industry in the early 20th century. Alfieri, Bindo, and Ernesto produced 2-liter Grand Prix racing cars for Diatto. After Diatto ceased production of racing cars in 1926, it led to the creation of the first Maserati model. Alfieri drove the first Maserati to victory in the 1926 Targa Florio. Maserati began producing racing cars with 4, 6, 8, and 16 valves (essentially two straight-eight valves mounted together). Mario, an artist, is credited with designing the company's emblem—a trident. Alfieri Maserati passed away in 1932, but his three brothers continued running the company, producing race-winning cars.
**Aston Martin**
Country: UK
Brand founding year: 1914
Brand style: Unique styling, exquisite craftsmanship, superior performance
Classic model: DBS (starting at 41 million yuan)
Aston Martin, originally a British luxury sedan and sports car manufacturer, was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. The company is based in Newport, known for producing convertible touring cars, racing cars, and limited-production sports cars. Although participating in races was an important means of developing car production, it was costly and poorly managed, leading to its acquisition by the American Ford Company in 1987. The Aston Martin logo features a soaring eagle with the words "Aston" and "Martin" inscribed, symbolizing the company's ambition and speed akin to a descending eagle. The mention of "Aston" and "Martin" indicates a "three-way alliance" car company. The Aston Martin Lagonda company, famous for producing convertible touring cars, racing cars, and limited-production sports cars, owes much of its fame to this eagle-bringing luck. Mentioning Aston Martin brings to mind the legendary stories of 007 James Bond, seemingly attributing Aston Martin's success to him.
**Bentley**
Country: UK
Brand founding year: 1919
Brand style: Excellent driving experience, combining traditional handcrafted techniques with powerful sport performance
Classic models: Arnage 728 (starting at 99.8 million yuan), Arnage RL (starting at 54.8 million yuan), Continental GT (starting at 30.8 million yuan), Continental Flying (starting at 29.8 million yuan)
The Bentley brothers founded Bentley Motors, formerly translated as "Bentley" until its official translation to "Bentley" when it first entered China in 2001. Walter Owen Bentley, having served as an apprentice on railways, soon transitioned to the automotive industry. In 1912, he and his brother Horace Milner founded Bentley Motors in London, selling French DFP cars. He improved these new cars by replacing their engines with aluminum pistons, enhancing performance. During World War I, he worked for the Royal Naval Air Service Technical Committee, improving the French Clerget engine, resulting in the famous BR1 and BR2 aviation engines. In 1919, W.O. Bentley resumed sales of DFP cars and introduced the Bentley 3.0, named after himself. This 3-liter engine, with 85 horsepower and providing speeds above 80 mph, dominated numerous races, winning five consecutive championships at Le Mans in France from 1924 to 1930. Bentley embarked on a journey to professionally design high-end sports cars and racing cars. W.O. Bentley left in 1935 to join Lagonda, working there for 11 years until his death in 1971. The Bentley logo features the letter "B" as the main subject, with wings extending outward, resembling a soaring eagle, a symbol that has been used ever since.
**Maybach**
Country: Germany
Brand founding year: 1921
Brand style: Prestigious elegance, extreme individuality, perfectionism
Classic models: Maybach 57S (73.1 million yuan), 62S (83 million yuan)
DaimlerChrysler Group announced in New York that the German ultra-luxury car brand Maybach, dormant for 60 years, had officially revived. The first models launched were the Maybach 57 and Maybach 62, produced by Mercedes-Benz, priced at 310,000 euros and 360,000 euros respectively. These prices are astonishing, equivalent to approximately 3.5 times the price of a Mercedes S600 or 2.5 times that of a Ferrari 360. Even the renowned Rolls-Royce and Bentley can only match the top-tier products of Maybach 62. Some define the resurrected Maybach as "Germany's Rolls-Royce." While this statement holds some truth, it is not entirely accurate. Rolls-Royce, the pride of British automaking, will soon become a "true" German product under BMW Group, and another ultra-luxury brand Bentley has joined Volkswagen Group. Currently, BMW Group is busy updating Rolls-Royce and may introduce new models in the coming years. Against this backdrop, Daimler's decision to launch Maybach cars appears strategic, positioning it as a sharp weapon in the ultra-luxury car market rather than allowing BMW exclusive access to this market. Compared to Rolls-Royce's "angel" emblem, Maybach's double M emblem is simpler. Initially, the double M represented "Maybach cars," while now it signifies "Made by Maybach." The Maybach emblem consists of two intersecting Ms within a spherical triangle, recalling its legendary era and classic models alongside Mercedes, becoming one of Germany's absolute classics. Each car is independently crafted according to customer specifications, with engines and chassis entirely handmade.
**Ferrari**
Country: Italy
Brand founding year: 1947
Brand style: Speed and passion, innovation and courage
Classic models: F430 (27 million yuan), F430 Spider (32 million yuan), 599 GTB (43.5 million yuan), 612 Scaglietti (43.8 million yuan)
Ferrari is an Italian car manufacturer primarily producing Formula One racing cars, racing cars, and high-performance sports cars, founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari. Initially sponsoring drivers and producing racing cars, Ferrari began independent car production in 1946, evolving into its current scale. It is now owned by Fiat Group Automobiles, headquartered near Modena in Maranello. Italian cars are referred to as "two kings and one queen"—the two kings being "Ferrari" and "Lamborghini," and the queen being "Maserati." Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari, said his favorite racing car was one he hadn't yet built, and his greatest success was one he hadn't yet achieved. Known as the "father of racing," this Italian man had a lifelong passion for cars. At age 13, he convinced his father to let him start driving alone. The roar of engines on the racetrack, the thrill and excitement of competition, made him more determined. Driving an Alfa Romeo, he raced successfully, earning the nickname "Knight" from his teammates. From participating in races to forming a racing club, he eventually founded his own car company. Ferrari is now celebrated as the "Red Lightning." The shield emblem of Ferrari features a black prancing horse, with the background color being the yellow of Modena's canary feathers. The emblem's prancing horse originates from Enzo Ferrari's birthplace, Modena, imbued with legendary heroism. During World War I, the highly decorated Italian pilot Francesco Baracca first adopted this emblem as his personal insignia, painting it on his aircraft. After the war, Baracca's parents entrusted the emblem to Enzo Ferrari, who placed it on a yellow shield as a symbol for the team. Later, following Baracca's brave death, the horse turned black, with the Italian flag added above as a tribute.
**Porsche**
Country: Germany
Brand founding year: 1948
Brand style: Ultimate daily-use sports car
Classic model: Porsche 911 Turbo (19.5 million yuan)
The founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche, invented the electric wheel hub motor at the age of 24 (in 1899). The following year at the Paris International Exhibition, Porsche gained international fame. Porsche cars are characterized by their Beetle-like shape, rear-mounted engines, and superior performance, quickly becoming well-known. At the Frankfurt International Auto Show in 1963, Porsche showcased the 911 model, a design that remains popular today. The body designer was Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the eldest son of Ferry Porsche. The Porsche 928 with a rear transaxle chassis and V-8 engine, the new technology 955 model, and the 911 Carrera 4 with electronic adjustable four-wheel drive system and no-lift body are among the most important developments in recent years. Porsche’s emblem uses Stuttgart's shield-shaped city crest. In the middle of the emblem is a galloping horse, representing a famous breed of horses abundant in Stuttgart, with "Stuttgart" written above to indicate the company's headquarters location. The deer antlers in the upper left and lower right symbolize Stuttgart's past as a hunting ground. The yellow stripes in the upper right and lower left represent ripe wheat, signifying bountiful harvests, while black represents fertile land and red symbolizes human wisdom and love for nature. Together, these elements form a beautiful pastoral landscape, symbolizing Porsche's glorious past and bright future.
**Lamborghini**
Country: Italy
Brand founding year: 1963
Brand style: Wildness and passion
Classic model: Lamborghini Murcielago (48.8 million yuan)
Lamborghini, also spelled as "Lamborghini" or "Linbaojian Ni," has its full company name as Ferruccio Lamborghini Automobili S.P.A., or the Italian Ferruccio Lamborghini Automobile Joint Stock Company. The Lamborghini emblem is a powerful bull charging forward, matching the characteristics of Lamborghini's high-horsepower, high-speed sports cars. It is said that this emblem also reflects the founder Ferruccio Lamborghini's bull-like tenacity. Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Lamborghini S.P.A. and initially produced sports cars and tractors. His character embodies the typical Italian spirit of ambition, inspiring him to rise from humble beginnings as the son of a farmer to become a respected industry leader. With unwavering determination and almost obsessive passion, he tirelessly pursued the dream of creating perfect sports cars. Since then, the proud "bull" emblem has become a symbol of Lamborghini, embodying all the unique characteristics of this exceptional car brand—challenging limits, proud and extraordinary, bold and unrestrained.