A car designed to rival not just the all-conquering Porsche 911, but contemporary Ferraris too, the NSX was the most exciting vehicle to leave the Honda factory in years.

What makes a car, into a sought after classic? Is it because it set the market alight when it was released? Because it drives exceptionally? Because of its looks? The answer is it could be all of these things, or none at all.

Here are 10 of the most advanced (for their time), but do you know why they were so influential? Lets see...