Janet Guthrie – Jaguar XK-120 – $70,000
When we talk about female movers in motorsports, Janet Guthrie sure has a place on that pedestal. Guthrie made history as the first female race car driver who competed and qualified for the grandest stage of motorsports, the famed Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. Because of her overall contribution in the racing realm, she quickly earned a spot in the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame class of 1980 for helping women join the world of racing.
Being a race car driver was not part of her life plan as Janet earned her degree in engineering to make big bucks. Eventually, she became passionate about racing and NASCAR. As a race car driver, it’s not a surprise that Janet Guthrie got a Jaguar XK-120, which has an estimated value of $70,000. It was the first car she bought, which was followed by an XK-140. Guthrie knows how to choose a loyal steed.