After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history.
This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s.
Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 1989, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 1989 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. In the early years, duPont REGISTRY Magazine covers were illustrations, rather than today’s photographs.
January – Ford Mustang Shelby Convertible
In 1989, we started the year off by highlighting an American performance icon on the cover, with this open-top Shelby Ford Mustang gracing the January 1989 cover.
February – Lotus Esprit
One of the most iconic sports cars from Lotus, the Esprit’s signature wedge-shape still captures the hearts of enthusiasts to this day. In February 1989, the Lotus Esprit featured on the cover of duPont REGISTRY.
March – Ferrari Testarossa Spider by Straman
The Ferrari Testarossa Spider by Straman was an expensive and iconic conversion of the legendary Ferrari Testarossa into an open-top spider, and it featured on the cover of the duPont REGISTRY Magazine in March 1989.
April – Porsche 911 Speedster
A late ’80s Porsche icon, the 911 Speedster featured a unique shape and a cabriolet roof. The Speedster moniker and body style is celebrated in Porsche heritage, and the 911 Speedster was revived as an exclusive limited edition in 2019, as a 991.2-generation 911.
May – Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
The SL is one of the most important nameplates in Mercedes-Benz history, standing for luxurious sports cars that combine comfort, style, and pure driving pleasure. In May 1989, the duPont REGISTRY cover car was the Mercedes-Benz 500 SL.
June – Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari’s 250 GTO is one of the most legendary and desirable cars ever created by the Prancing Horse. Here, the incredible Ferrari is seen on the cover of duPont REGISTRY for the magazine’s June 1989 issue.
July – Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
The Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray is a legend of classic American performance, and the car’s iconic split rear window was the subject of duPont REGISTRY’s July 1989 cover.
August – Jaguar E-Type Convertible
One of the world’s most incredible sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type convertible, proudly indicating its V12 engine with its badging, was the subject of the August 1989 cover of duPont REGISTRY.
September – Rolls-Royce 20/25
An icon of Rolls-Royce’s historic ultra-luxury and legendary opulence, the 20/25 was the subject of duPont REGISTRY’s September 1989 cover.
October – Lamborghini Countach
No discussion of supercars and exotic cars in the 1980s is complete without mentioning the Lamborghini Countach, which was shown on duPont REGISTRY’s October 1989 cover.
November – BMW Z1
The BMW Z1 was BMW’s original Z model, and it featured a zanily futuristic design, including vertically sliding doors that make the car iconic to this day. In November 1989, the Z1 was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY.
December – Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is one of, if not the world’s favorite sports car, and it’s a staple of early covers of duPont REGISTRY. December 1989 isn’t the first or last time the Porsche 911 would be featured on the magazine’s cover.
Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY’s history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari’s halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below.
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