The last proper driver’s cars still sold new worldwide in 2026 are getting fewer and fewer in number by the month – here’s what’s still out there.
Three pedals. A proper gearlever. An engine that responds directly to you, rather than semi-conductors trying to figure out what you desire. If you want a brand-new performance car with a manual gearbox, your window of opportunity is closing fast. Britain and Europe have already lost the Toyota GR86 and Honda Civic Type R. The current Toyota GR Supra has reached the end of the road, while several other great manual cars appear to be living on borrowed time.
