The article discusses 12 vintage cars that were overpowered in the 20s, highlighting the period when cars were less mainstream and only the wealthy could afford them. The cars featured a variety of engineering and complex engineering, with a price tag to match, and even achieved success in motorsport. However, these cars were not particularly safe or functional due to their high horsepower and lack of modern technology. The Series I Phantom by Rolls-Royce, the least powerful car on our list, was already making about twice as much horsepower when pitted against the Ford Model T. The 6C 1750 SS by Alfa Romeo is considered a classic car, with its displacement footprint at a relatively paltry 1.75 liters. The Black Roadster by Stutz was also a rare example of rare cars in Elvis's collection.