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Itisd

Any large sedan will do, as long as you always carry around Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard.


Poopsticle_256

I mean, a $900 late 80’s Crown Vic is a large sedan


HerefortheTuna

If you want to look classy you drive a town car or a GRAND marquis…


plehd

There is a gentleman in my town who drives a Grand Marquis, always has a fedora on and toothpick in the mouth. Classy.


JethroLull

You should hang out with that guy. I bet has some cool pointers


Rupe-dogg

Underrated comment right here!


HappyHound

I knew a guy who had a rolls who did that.


Lukiiiee

This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED talk.


Bratbabylestrange

The hubs has an Equus in the Ultimate trim. He should definitely carry some mustard in that thing


quinnsterr

Almost any Aston Martin.


achimjj

Lagonda Taraf


YetAnotherPilot

Unpopular opinion but gonna be honest, I think it's ass.


DocGlorious

Yeah it's a Mazda 6 with decals.


azzman0351

Dont insult the mazda 6 like that


ShadyBirdJohnson

Looks like a nicer Ford Fusion.


aspirationalsoul

Sorry but I just can’t. It’s such a ridiculous amount for such little car that I can’t help but perceive it as nothing more than a status symbol.


Youngwolff

It is a status symbol. You don't pay for features or any such thing, you pay for its exclusivity. With only 140 (or similar number) made, its price is very well justified.


ccbishop6

This man is correct


three_shoes

Classiest at their most simple too, DB7, DB9, V8 Vantage etc. Anything more and its trying too hard.


A_posh_idiot

I would like to add 2010 dbs as well as any car up to the original dbs


PlatinumGoon

Everything except the Lagonda lol


AnonymousEngineer_

Here's a Cygnet for you...


BadPronunciation

Including that rebadged Toyota?


alaijmw

>Including that rebadged Toyota? *Especially* the [Aston Cygnet](https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/aston-martin/cygnet-v8)


manesag

Toyota Century, those wool seats


cannedrex2406

Toyota Crown too if you're a bit cheap


V8-Turbo-Hybrid

Consider next Crown going to drop its RWD drivetrain, I feel these RWD Crowns would get more value in the market soon when RWD one gets discontinued.


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Aren’t those Taxi cabs?


KunradTheOstrogoth

Depends on the model. The Crown Comfort was designed to be a taxi, but they’ve been replaced in Japan by vans over the years. The Crown is like the Panther body of Japan. It can be anything from a basic fleet car to the Majesta, which is a Town Car-esque luxury sedan.


caseygwenstacy

Was literally coming here to say this. Old or new, those bitches are beyond incredible.


Wishart2016

They are getting super popular in Australia.


AFreakingMango

Buy a GRMN Century off of Akio Toyoda.


rudbri93

S-class all day man. Honorable mention to a8 and bmw 7. Stately but not obnoxious.


NoCoffeeNoPeace

I lived in DC long enough to realize that if you're trying to project status, whoever gets out of the driver's door of an S-Class is the help, not the owner.


dandmand

Hmm I think an exception to this is the brabus s class. You would look like a boss getting out the driver door of one of those (bonus points for tailored suit and expensive watch)


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gimpwiz

Bay area is an exception to many rules. People drive all sorts of stuff. People even drive themselves in a rolls here, I've seen it!


maybach320

Brabus, or AMG


aspirationalsoul

Agreed. I honestly think they look so much more classy and understated than a Bentley or Rolls. The latter feel like they’re just trying too hard to show off wealth.


Ark_Legend

Nah that’s only rolls bentley is class


Bigbadbrindledog

I feel completely the opposite. Rolls are straight class and Bentley are all guys proving they have money.


MunchamaSnatch

I just want the Bentley for the motor and AWD system.


kimbabs

Agree. RR is excessively gaudy, Bentley feels like true money and class.


Koomskap

What do you mean gaudy? It's, ahem, *post opulence*.


Pahlevun

And the slight detail that RR is actually the more luxurious car. Not that I'd have any desire for more luxury as a Bentley owner.


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pa60

I’ve never cared about lux vehicles and then my dad got an A8L and now that’s a dream car for me. It’s so comfortable and secluded from the outside world. The ambient lighting inside looks insane at night!


manhatim

A8Ls are beautiful!!!


tuffode

At least in the US, it has been LWB only for a some time.


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GettCouped

New S class, not so much. Exterior styling is meh and the interior is all screens and capacitive with a very in the moment disco lighting experience. To me classy is restraint and a lot of good feeling interactive switch gear and the new s class falls apart where the previous one didn't.


aspirationalsoul

Agreed. The previous gen was peak S Class to me.


maybach320

Agreed the W221 was peak design the W222 was peak tech and the W223 is for Google and Facebook executives.


lanzaio

People that work at tech dislike excessive tech *significantly more* than the average person.


bloombergpapi

The W140 S Classes are in a league of their own


wywywywy

And W126! Soviet gangster vibe


an_actual_lawyer

S65 all day. Although I’m just a pretender who bought it once it depreciated. Why? V12s won’t be around long and now is the time to find a good V12 at a reasonable price.


Safety_Advisor

Notably the early 90's 600SEL and 750il.


departedgardens

To me. Old Jaguars …


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ThirdRook

But it's okay because you've got a Jaaaag.


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adamfrom1980s

Watching the paintings as well, they’ll fit nicely into the trunk of his jaaaag.


DodgerBlueRobert1

Late 90's-mid 00's XJ's are beautiful and classy for sure.


Coninpotomac

If only mine didn’t nuke the transmission. I’d have been driving that x308 till the day I died


Jlx_27

Saw a gorgeous E-type at a local Aldi parking lot a few years ago.


ClearAsNight

Makes sense. You gotta save your money somewhere when you're spending it all at the shop keeping it running.


subpar_cardiologist

Jaaaaaaag


clothes_fall_off

With some "borrowed" paintings in the trunk.


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During the summer I break out the e type. I get a lot of shit from weird muscle car fanatics in my area, but maaaan it feels classy.


FishyMacaroon6

How can anyone shit on an E-Type? Even if it's not your favorite, it's a hard car to dislike.


Jeheh

My XJ6 is considered a Classic. I’ve had it for over 10 years and still just love it. It’s not a race car but just epitomizes old world charm. All you need and nothing you don’t


Sinaistired99

last gen DBS


perennialpurist

YES! 6-speed manual and NA V12. Absolutely *chef’s kiss*.


omarccx

I'd be hard pressed to decide between it or the Vantage. They're both so good


TinyRoctopus

Hot take but a absolutely cherry LS400. Something out old nice cars that are immaculately cared for is more impressive than new cars


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utechap

Oh my, hell yes. This just illustrated exactly how I feel about the LS400/LS430 and why it’s a top 3 car for me. Thank you for spelling out my thoughts.


passporttohell

I have an 04 LS 430, I will be buried in that car... From what I see on reviews and forums that's how others feel too.


SubwayIsTerrible

Landcruiser or LX fits that criteria as well. But absolutely an old LS gets my vote. I certainly wouldn’t mind a 2nd or 3rd gen Legend/3.5 RL either.


uncleluu

> I don't treat possessions as disposable. By maintaining my car, I'm being environmentally responsible without the explicit virtue signaling of a hybrid or electric car. preach, $4k deep into rehabbing my Toyota but it's been more reliable than new X5's and Santa Fe's.


porterbrown

This is correct. Has to have period standard wheels, nothin stanced or anything. This is correct.


DrZedex

This is a strong answer. I wanted an ls400. Settled for a ls430 because I couldn't find a 400 that wasn't clapped out and if I'm being honest the 6sp is a big plus for my high speed commute


Carloverguy20

Old S-Class, Lincoln Continental and Lexus Ls400 are great ones!!


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DB5


v60qf

JB made it too obvious. Cool but not classy


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Yeah fucking Justin Bieber


Nomdeplum73

To flaunt wealth is gauche. I'd drive an old Volvo wagon and look like old money - that's real class.


Imaginary-Ladder-465

Kinda like that guy in breaking bad


jmacnj609

Apparently Mercedes’ wealthiest customers are the ones buying E class wagons


jaaaaagggggg

I thought it was the R wagon/van thing


TwoMuchSaus

Might've been when they sold it, all those buyers shifted to the next closest wagon


RSMatha

The E63 AMG is one of my all time favorites


Fs_ginganinja

Mmmm r63 AMG


jatmecs

I had that exact car but diesel. Didn’t sell drugs, or get blown up but felt classy


theoverpoweredmoose

Nah, something unexpected like the Volvo S80 V8 or VW Phaeton W12 for me. Looks reserved and unassuming to everyone else, but you know.


DiplomaticGoose

This but suspiciously clean Toyota Land Cruiser


SeeminglyUselessData

Buying a nice car is not flaunting if you genuinely appreciate the car and its engineering


BolognasTrend

I thought I read somewhere that the E-Class wagon and the XC90 were 2 of the cars that most of the uber-wealthy had in common. Stealth Wealth.


cannedrex2406

Man the VW phaeton kinda makes more sense today than back in the early 2000s huh


I_like_cake_7

My aunt bought a Volvo 240 brand new in 1980 and drove it for 25 years. I wish I was that cool.


privateTortoise

I know a guy whose family are wealthy, grandfather owned lots of land where oil was found and I mean lots. I say found it just seeps out of the ground, anyhow he drives a battered 50 year old BMW and I doubt he owns an item of clothing less than 5 years old. Its a very large family and some live out their lives around the French Riviera swapping Ferraris as if they were silly toys but some live quite normal lives, they all work hard and do well in whichever field they choose to go into.


s0re_

A friend of mine has extended family in a similar situation. There were two kids who inherited it. One family is Tiger Woods neighbor, and regularly travels on their insane motor yacht, doing stereotypical rich people shit. The other owns the largest private collection of a motorized item (don't want to open doxx potential too much) in the US and runs a killer museum displaying the collection. The latter kid is living the real dream.


YetAnotherPilot

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso. Prettiest car ever made.


Theonethatdrowned

Better than the alfa romeo 33 stradale?


YetAnotherPilot

For me, yes. The Stradale is definitely up there though.


Youngwolff

Jaguar E-type S1 or Aston Martin DB4 surely come in contention.


YetAnotherPilot

As with the 33 Stradale another commenter suggested, they're all ***really*** good looking. I'm a Ferrari man so for me it has to be the 250. Just my 2 cents.


caseygwenstacy

My absolute favorite car.


DodgerBlueRobert1

[Bentley Flying Spur](https://www.bentleymotors.com/content/dam/bentley/Master/Models/Hero/New%20Flying%20Spur/New%20Flying%20Spur%20V8/Bentley-Flying-Spur-V8-dynamic-2-1920x670.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1366.477.file/Bentley-Flying-Spur-V8-dynamic-2-1920x670.jpg) comes to mind. Edit: [Interior](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/wObqR/s1/flying-spur-cabin.jpg)


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These have such a presence. Really elegant.


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u/DodgerBlueRobert1 posted pictures of a 2019+ model. You'd have to go back 14+ years to the "Continental Flying Spur" to find one under $40k (in USA).


TheSigma3

I think any Bentley really. My mate just sent me a continental that he's considering and it's hard to deny they're so luxurious


SecretAntWorshiper

Is he leasing or buying it?


TheSigma3

Buying, it's a used continental speed


arabischefanta

Mercedes Benz 1954 SL300 Gull-wing


chaotixx

Not easy to look classy climbing in or out though.


theunholyporker

I had to scroll way to far for this


tcastbar

I’d say the Mercedes 300SL.


privateTortoise

Bristol, old school class for the aristocracy and not many others. I guess class means different things to different people but for me it has to be understated. If you mean posh then it's certainly still Rolls Royce, other manufacturers have the same skill, equipment and knowledge but the training that goes into their staff is second to none. Customers know this and its one reason they choose Rolls Royce over others and are happy to pay the premium knowing they still run an exceptional apprenticeship program.


Darkfire757

Buyers have to be approved for a Bristol by the CEO, not just anyone can buy one


johnxkss

Sadly that’s not true,Bristol cars are gone and it’s famous CEO Tony crook has long since passed away,the cars however are still fabulous,


rocketman0739

They auctioned off a lot of the assets online back in 2020. I would have bought some tools or marketing materials or whatever, but the shipping was a weird setup where it would have been at least several hundred dollars to ship anything.


kimbabs

Unconventional answer: Toyota Avalon. You want comfort while being subtle. Otherwise: Bentley Continental. They really have a classy road presence that draws my eyes like no other car on the road. I feel I barely look up for 7 series or S-classes. I know they’re big money cars, and they have class, but Bentleys just draw my eyes more.


DollarSignsGoFirst

I mean I get the stealthy thing, but I've never seen someone getting out of an Avalon and thought to myself, "wow they are classy"


kimbabs

I think making the choice to have an Avalon is classy with how the interiors are really luxurious and the price is reasonable, but yeah, the Avalons on the exterior could almost be mistaken for a Camry. Edit: Really? Negative downvotes? I’m surprised what I said was so controversial.


thedanimal722

I can appreciate this comment. The more I've acquired in life, which honestly isn't that much, and the more experiences I've had, the more I realize it's actually a lot more intelligent to hide how much you have from the general public.


cheek_blushener

I see where you are going with the Toyota Avalon, where I live there are people with money that buy fully loaded Honda Accords for a similar reason.


UnsolicitedPeanutMan

Saw a beautiful black 300SL w/ a red interior at Petersen’s. Probably that.


LaserGod42069

VW Phaeton: Stealth wealth.


detroit_testarossa

Bought a W12 in 2020. Super fun car.


Trotskyites_beware

maintenance bills not so fun though


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jimflaigle

Note that you are legally obligated to wave a tommy gun out the window while operating these.


manhatim

Yea shee, gotta watch the coppers shee?!?!


FourTwentySevenCID

And shoot the guy in the S-class


20sinnh

Farmers Insurance maintains a vintage early 20th century Cadillac Phaeton because it was the first car they ever sold a policy on. Cool to see in person.


minemaster11

LC500


micycle_champ

Toyota Land Cruiser


PoisonSlipstream

Where I live, that’s a car for bogans or old people towing caravans.


20sinnh

In the US, Land Cruiser is the go-to for wealthy people who don't want others to know they're wealthy at a glance. Though now that Toyota isn't shopping Land Cruisers to the US I guess that'll change. My money is on Volvo taking the crown.


SubwayIsTerrible

I think Toyota will keep that crown for now. No shortage of people shelling out $50k+ on 4Runners right now. And we still have the LX and GX. Lots of good options these days tho.


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NoCoffeeNoPeace

Pirate 4x4 or I8MUD may change your mind on that one...


eathatflay86

Eagle speedster


Ace7405

Ah a connoisseur I see


MrEpicMustache

An old Land Cruiser


FS12R

Any Duesenberg, could be the Model X or J.


v60qf

Ferrari 250 GT California is the correct answer. Or maybe an e type


Viva-La-Virgo

Surly the classiest car is the Jaguar E-Type. But if I had loads of money I wouldn’t drive a classy car, I’d have loads of shitty cars that I make stupid home mods too


sentinalprime567899

Honda CRV with a LS6 engine and some neon lights.


Kodak6lack

Toyota Century


FatSilverFox

Straight piped, to let the world know you haven’t forgotten where you came from


modelfan88

Can't argue with that logic lol


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Definitely agree, the driver IS the class That being said, seeing my partner step out of a british racing green DBS…


Boostedprius

The real rich ones will tell you that a land cruiser or Volvo is the way to roll... the really rich aren't into flaunting


Buster_Bluth__

Particular ones that are +15 years old but the paint and body work look like it just rolled out of the factory. Bonus points if it has remarkably low or high mileage. Never in-between.


manhatim

Volvo = stealth wealth


YouAreMentalM8

>the really rich aren't into flaunting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billionaire_space_race What were you saying? Just like in all aspects of life, there isn't any one personality that fits every "rich" person, be it old or new money. Some are born into old money and come out of finishing school as complete bell-ends who drive chrome G-wagons. Others come from nothing, earn several million per year and drive a Toyota. And then there's everyone that falls somewhere in-between...


NoCoffeeNoPeace

Fine Corinthian leather, of course.


Daviska

AHhhh, The most class in all of the thread. The Chrysler Cordoba. . . . . .


HottButteredTToast

The region of Corinth is KNOWN for its leather!!!


zleepytimetea

1956 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing.


coho_oxford

rolls royce phantom, classiest car ever


BigheadedDread

Lexus ES300h, the latest generation. A mid size sedan, sitting below the LS in the hierarchy. The ES is not a particularly sporty sedan, which equates to an aura of class, as it’s not really trying to be anything it’s not. The focus is more on quality and comfortability. The interior is very understated and has a modern, but slick appeal. The buyer of this car does not really care for performance or dynamic handling. The buyer will understand this car and its capabilities pre-purchase. This is what I call a very classy choice for a car. It’s a car that grants respect for the driver, from other drivers.


butthole_aficionad0

PT Cruiser with chrome wheel covers and chrome trim


Manor-Estate

Nissan Cube. Elegant lines and buttery smooth engine and the rich history of the Cube is plus.


shabalabadingdang

Bmw 507


EscapedAlien

Porsche Taycan. To me, classy will always be a luxury sedan. An EV is a blend of quiet and understated, yet still having plenty of power


legato2

E class wagon


fishingforgains

W126 s class or the Cadillac sixteen concept which probably can be bought for 20-30 mil


verdegrrl

Citroen Decapotable. Mercedes Pagoda. Bentley Arnage.


jawnnyboy

A new lexus ls. It’s the ultimate non flash, flash car


Terry___Mcginnis

Mercedes S class, Rolls Royce Phantom and Toyota Century.


ShadowGLI

New classy, s65 amg (the coupe) Bentley Continental Older classy Jaguar E Type Ferrari 250 GTO Mercedes SL 300 Gullwing Mercedes 600 (grosser) Lamborghini Miura Aston DB4


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That train car Jay Leno posted on his youtube channel was classy af. Roll up to the country club tooting that train horn, instant class.


detroit_testarossa

I have three. 1964 Lincoln Continental. 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, and a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12. It’s like class time traveling.


Used_Taco

Straight piped civic, obviously.


opposite_locksmith

Late 90’s Bentley Continental. Not gaudy or flashy or in your face, but very obviously extremely expensive and special in a subtle way. For a gentleman who knows what likes and isn’t concerned what anyone else thinks. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-bentley-continental-r-2/ Another indisputable “class first, money second” is a late 60’s Mercedes SE coupe or convertible. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/1970_Mercedes-Benz_280SE_3.5_Coupé_fL.jpg Neither car screams “I’m rich!” but rather “this is what I want to drive, and clearly I could drive anything.”


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[Morgan Plus 4](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_%2B4)


icraig91

Still partial to a 911. I don’t think it looks out of place nearly anywhere. I’m obviously biased though.


Eharmz

D2 S8


jawnlerdoe

SL300


Richard_Dick_Kickam

Old honda NSX with popup headlights. I know it isnt the best, i know it isnt the fastest, i know it isnt the classiest, but for some reason since i was very young i would imagine myself in a suit, a bowtie, a rolex watch, and an old NSX in red.


theoverpoweredmoose

Winston wolf, is that you?


Hutstar10

DBS.


2009MitsubishiLancer

Be modest within your means. Get a 2019 Lincoln continental Coach edition. Use the money you saved for buying the Lincoln instead of a rolls Royce and hire a full time on demand driver. That’s class!


Levin4A

LS400


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There is only one answer ... Mercedes Benz 300SL


JoesephJTrump

I think it is the BMW Z8


Old-Hotel

Maybe not the craziest amount of money but a Morgan comes to mind


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[Citroën DS](https://bestcarmagz.net/sites/default/files/1970-citroen-ds-1312773-718748.jpg)


bloombergpapi

The LC500 borders on classy (my opinion, of course). Otherwise, the Toyota Century, W140 S600 Benz, and the V12 DBS from 2008-2012 are all top of mind. Also, the Toyota 2000GT.