1982 Porsche 911 SC

The 911 SC is Porsche's rear-engine sports car, the one that defined the 911 formula for decades and still turns heads today. It's a car you feel connected to, with direct steering and a chassis that rewards smooth inputs, though the tail can step out if you're not careful. Inside, the cabin is snug and driver-focused, with simple gauges and a thin-rimmed steering wheel that put the road ahead front and center. You get a usable front trunk and a small rear seat that's really for luggage, so it's a two-seater in practice but a surprisingly practical one. Stepping up from the base 911 SC gets you the same rear-engine layout but with a firmer suspension and standard front and rear spoilers for better high-speed stability. The I6 paired with the manual transmission and rear-wheel drive gives this coupe a responsive feel, with power building smoothly as the revs climb. You can order the SC with a sport exhaust that lets more of the flat-six's sound into the cabin.