The hood, the grill, the lights, the badge--it feels like so much design DNA is found in how a ride looks straight on. Here are a few gorgeous shots of perfect car that highlight delicate, exhaustively perfect automotive design from the front-facing angle.

1.) 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II

2.) 1953 Bandini 750 Sport Siluro

3.) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupé

4.) 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS

5.) 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

6.) 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4

7.) 1948 Fiat 1100S MM Special

8.) 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP 400S

9.) 1968 Maserati Mistral 4.0 Coupé

10.) 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupé

11.) 1982 Ferrari 512 BBi

12.) 1958 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Dubble Bubble'

13.) 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback

14.) 1987 AC Cobra Mk IV