1997 BMW Z3

This Z3 is a great example of BMW's last analog sports car.

You sit low and snug inside like all the great sports cars of yore. And like those vintage roadsters, the beltline (which is the bottom edge of the windshield, side windows, and rear window) is nice and low, so you have awesome visibility as well as plenty of room to hang your elbow out the side window while you cruise.

Once comfortably seated, it’s easy to admire the beautiful simplicity and functionality of the Roadster’s retro-themed interior. The uncluttered dashboard featured all the vital gauges a driver would need, and nothing more. No fussy navigation screens, no confusing network of buttons, just the essentials.

The classical proportions of the Z3 Roadster design are complemented by elegant curves, handsome chrome accents and exhaust tips, and tasteful aerodynamic bodywork. The overall result is a timeless shape that looks fresh even compared to contemporary sports cars.

In the age of rapidly evolving technology and safety features, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a "new" sports car that offers such a raw and visceral experience. Performance machines nowadays are technically brilliant and produce performance numbers that older sports cars like this Z3 could only dream of, but they often lack the emotional appeal that analog cars deliver in spades.