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Ford Mustang
While the Blue Oval company is eliminating its sedans and hatchbacks to focus on SUVs and pickups, it sure as heck wasn’t going to cut all ties to its past. The Ford Mustang is not just a surprisingly strong seller, but a true automotive icon, too—a legend, if you will. The original pony car may already be turning to the future with the addition of a four-cylinder turbo and, soon, a plug-in hybrid variant, but the classic V8 is still part of the lineup along with a short stick and three perfectly positioned pedals.