Top 10 overheaters

While overheating can occur with many classic cars, a few of these vehicles are notorious for stranding drivers on the side of the road in a cloud of steam. Our experts agree on this list of the top 10 overheaters:

1. 1961-67 Jaguar E-type
   Series 1
2. 1965-67 Big Block Corvette
3. 1932-53 Flathead Ford V-8
4. 1971-73 Triumph Stag
5. 1974-76 Bricklin
6. 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird
7. 1971-75 Chevy Vega
8. 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
9. 1965-67 Sunbeam Tiger
10. 1939-54 Mercury cars

 For possible solutions to overheating problems, see this article on auxiliary fans.