1982 Toyota Corolla Liftback. Yes, most people probably don't care. But I do.

I've always liked Toyota's liftback concept. They certainly weren't pioneers—several manufacturers had already explored the shooting brake and sport wagon idea—but Toyota's interpretation has always appealed to me.

This particular example, spotted at the Swiss Classic World in Lucerne, is a genuinely rare sight today. Enjoy.

Modern Alvis models—namely the TD, TE, and TF—are generally known as 2-door cars, available either as FHC or DHC. But did you know that a 4-door version also exists?

In 1963 and 1964, Graber coachbuilt just four 4-door Alvis 3-Litre saloons, each with its own subtle design details. Two were based on the TD21 and two on the TE21.

The example shown here, spotted in Lucerne at Swiss Classic World, is a 1963 car (chassis TD21 26935). It is currently offered for sale in Switzerland.

Hermann Graber was a true genius... but then, we already knew that.

The Talbot Samba is undeniably one of those popular cars that would have deserved a better fate. Launched in 1981, this city car was based on the Peugeot 104’s platform but offered more interior space, a sleeker design, and genuine innovations such as its Pininfarina-designed convertible, seen here in Lucerne at the Swiss Classic World.

With over 274'000 units produced, including approximately 13'000 convertibles, it was phased out by PSA, in favor of the Peugeot 205, becoming the last model to bear the Talbot name. Perhaps not a sacré numéro but a great car nonetheless. Thanks to the owner for bringing it to the show.

Another beautiful Italian rarity: 1963 Fiat 1500 Coupé by Vignale, spotted in Lucerne at Swiss Classic World.

The company's craftsmen did a remarkable job with the Fiat 1500, a mid-range sedan powered by a 1481cc four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels.

The lines are restrained, crisp, and effortlessly elegant. There is nothing flamboyant about it, and that is precisely what makes this car so desirable. It is believed that only around 30 examples were built.

This one is currently for sale in Switzerland. Just splendid.

1938 Delahaye 135 M Chapron Coupé Sport, 6 cylinders, 3557 cc, 3 Solex 40 AIP. According to the owner, seven units produced, five are still running. This one was spotted in Lucerne at Swiss Classic World. Just splendid. Nothing to add.

1936 Alvis race car, Silver Eagle Special, registration BRK 501. Spotted in Lucerne at Swiss Classic World. Although this car was not originally built with this body, a well-executed Special can be a splendid automobile in its own right. Enjoy.

If you were in the market for an air-cooled VW coupé, which one would you choose? Here's a strong contender.

The Type 34, often referred to as the big Karmann Ghia, is a fascinating classic motor car. Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the successor to the Type 14, both models were sold alongside each other.

While the Type 14 was based on a modified Beetle chassis, the Type 34 shared its platform, suspension, and drivetrain with the Type 3.

These two beautiful examples were spotted at Swiss Classic World in Lucerne over the weekend. Elegant, quite understated, and rarely seen today.

Don't you think they look fantastic?

When you read comics, you dream of seeing your heroes in the flesh. Well, it happened to me this weekend: I spotted this Jaguar D-Type in Lucerne.

I have no idea whether it is an original, a Lynx recreation, or something else entirely. I was simply delighted to see it and grateful to the owner for sharing his or her passion with the rest of us.

P.S. As the excellent comics reminded us, Jaguar won Le Mans with the D-Type in 1955 (although perhaps not its proudest victory), as well as in 1956 and 1957.

Dodge Charger, 1st generation. Look at that shape, a hardtop coupe without a B-pillar. And those headlights? You can't even see them; they're hidden behind covers. Mopar at its purest. Thanks to the owner. Spotted in Lucerne, Switzerland.

I love Alvis cars. I love Hermann Graber's designs. Therefore, I love the Alvis Graber—especially when I get to see again, at the Swiss Classic World in Lucerne, this 1959 TD21 that I first saw at the Energy Park a few months ago.

Apparently, the car is on the market, quite a lot of Alvises Graber on the current market, at least in Switzerland.

Rare and underrated? Absolutely.

This Alfa Romeo Montreal, finished in a superb color, was spotted at the Swiss Classic World in Lucerne over the weekend. Just look at the details: the sculpted hood, the distinctive gills, and the iconic headlight covers.

Although the Montreal was never originally intended for production, Alfa Romeo did an excellent job transforming the one-off show car unveiled at Expo 67 in Montreal into a road-going sports car. In total, around 4,000 examples were built.

It has always been a rare car, but in recent years it has slowly yet steadily gained the recognition it deserves. And rightly so, for us, Alfa lovers.