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Since the introduction of the original W113 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, Mercedes has literally owned the entire category of the roadster GT car. Over the years only Cadillac (with the Allante and the XLR) and Lexus (with the SC430) attempted to move into this market, but gave up after a few years due to the fact that when people wanted a luxury roadster GT car, they wanted a Mercedes SL. There is a good reason for this. Not only does it have no competition in the marketplace, but also every single generation of the Mercedes SL has produced some of the finest-built Mercedes cars of the time – in fact, some of the finest built cars in the world, period. My Pick of the Day is from the generation that firmly established the SL as a measuring stick of success: a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL listed on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Boise, Idaho.

The 450SL was the car to have in the 1970s and ’80s. It represented elegance, taste, style, and success. It was the car of choice for world leaders, actors, millionaire businessmen, and rock stars. Mercedes probably sold more of these cars to the entertainment industry than any other manufacturer ever. Their ad campaigns of the time only helped this. Heck, people seemed to embrace Janis Joplin’s 1971 song “Mercedes Benz” for years.

I have owned two of the SL’s R107 generation, which this car is a part of, and have to say that the build quality is better than any single car of the era. Not only are they built using the finest of materials, but also the door gaps, interior finishing, and every single piece you can see or touch is nothing short of the best in the world. Take a look at one of these cars in a showroom, open and shut the doors, and you will know what I mean. The idea of bank-vault solidity was first used to describe this era of SL Mercedes.

This specific car is an early example, with the small European bumpers as standard and a much more basic and yet still well-constructed interior. This is the SL that was built before the overly complicated climate controls, making it an easier car to live with than the later models. In addition, those small bumpers make this car’s design look perfect.

The SL has been repainted in its original color of Signal Red, a color that looks spectacular, especially against the red MB Tex interior. I see no dash cracks or anything else that makes the car looks like it has any cosmetic needs. It includes its hardtop and soft-top and still rides on factory steel wheels with color-matched hubcaps.

The seller states that he “looked for a ’73 for a long time before I could find one this clean and original and strong. I’ve gone through everything it’s needed mechanically to take it from a B to a straight A.”  New brake hoses and new master brake cylinder were installed, as well as new fuel lines, new tie rods, new shocks, new correct Michelin tires, a new air-conditioning compressor, and fresh R12 in the A/C (which the seller states blows ice-cold).

In addition, the seller had the soft-top replaced with a correct German fabric top, and says the hardtop is in excellent condition.

They describe the interior as being “in amazingly good condition for a convertible of this age. The dash has no cracks. The seats are perfect. Carpet is like new. Door panels are complete and solid. The all-red interior is an amazing experience.”

These Mercedes 450SLs, especially the early ones like this example, are becoming more and more popular with younger collectors, who have found out just how well-built and amazing these cars were when new, and offer quality that few cars have today. They are simple to maintain, reliable, fun to drive, and still make a statement wherever they go. I think that shopping for one of these cars is a smart thing, as the demand for really good examples like this one are harder and harder to find. This 1973 450SL has an asking price of $25,000, which is a fair price for one this nice. I feel that this is truly a situation where you can buy it now or pay more later. If you buy it, I am betting you will not be disappointed.

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Last month, Jeep announced that it would mark its upcoming 85th anniversary with a celebration it calls “Twelve 4 Twelve.” As its numbers imply, a new Wrangler “buzz model” will be released on the 12th of every month for the next 12 months. November 12^th brought the 470-horsepower Wrangler Moab 392. Now you’re looking at the second release, the 2026 Wrangler Whitecap.

Inspired by “the classic CJ-Universal and its iconic Arctic White top,” the Whitecap package is available on the Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models, and adds:

• Bright White painted grille with black slots
• Bright White hood decal (Rubicon only)
• Body-color fender flares
• Bright White 1941 side stripe decal
• Bright White painted hardtop
• Optional: Sky One-Touch power top with Bright White accent

It’s an attractive package, but it does bring to mind the Chief treatment for the JK Wrangler that Jeep rolled out for 2017.

If you want to place your order for a 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap, you can do that now. Prices for the package start at $495 for the Rubicon X and go up to $2,690 for the Sahara (which includes the optional body-color hardtop) and $3,185 for the Rubicon (which comes with the optional body-color hardtop and body-color fender flares).

At the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, we found a special vehicle: an Ermine White 1961 Chevrolet Corvette “fuelie” that spent 53 years with the same owner. In this video, we take a closer look at this unrestored, matching-numbers, fuel-injected C1 with its original 315-horsepower 283ci V8 as well as its factory-installed fuel injection unit, distributor, generator, BorgWarner T10 4-speed gearbox, and Positraction rear end. Of course, it’s still equipped with a Wonder Bar radio, stock wheels, and even the correct spare, jack, and tools. With ownership history dating back to 1964 and a story tied to Harry Tillman and his speed shop in Aston, Pennsylvania, this fuelie sold for $81,400.

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The Ford Model T is possibly the most important car in the history of the automobile. It not only literally introduced the idea of the assembly line for car production but also was the first time a car was built with the idea it should be affordable for the masses. In addition, it was the catalyst for the adoption of the automobile as a primary form of transportation in America, and Ford sold millions of them. Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these cars, a 1926 Ford Model T. It is being sold by a private party in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the auction ending Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. (MST).

There are some interesting and little-known facts about the Model T. One is that it was conceived and designed in a secret third-floor room at the Ford Piquette Plant in Detroit by a small team that included both Edsel Ford and Henry Ford. Also, contrary to popular belief, when it was launched the T was available in red, green and blue, though by 1914, Ford transitioned to producing Model Ts exclusively in black, which started the legend that all Model T cars were only offered in one color. An additional tidbit is that Ford employees were required to sign a contract stating they had to buy a Model T as soon as they were able to afford one.

According to the seller, this Model T is powered by a correct 177ci inline-four mated to a two-speed planetary-gear transmission. Finished in burgundy and black with a black canvas retractable top over a gray cloth interior, this vintage roadster is now offered by a private party at no reserve with a build binder and clear title.

The seller states that this T has undergone a restoration, which has been documented. Work looks to have included the body, chassis and the interior. It looks like a car that has held up well since the restoration, which used all period-correct components, and the body has a nice worn-in look to it with no serious flaws.

The interior looks excellent, with the gray cloth upholstery with a burgundy pinstripe appearing to be quite well-installed and in excellent condition. Of course, there is not a floor shifter, as it states in the listing—unless you consider the gear pedals to be shifters (which I guess they are somewhat). The lever you can see on the steering wheel is actually the throttle.

Under the hood is the correct 177ci I4 Model T monoblock engine. It has a compression ratio of only 3.98 and is fed by a single-barrel carburetor, which gives it a mighty 20 horsepower. If you take into account the very small contact patch provided by 12-inch 4.40 front and 4.50 rear tires, combined with the high center of gravity of the Model T, 20 horsepower—in my experience, having driven a few—is more than adequate, and these cars are thrilling at their top speed of about 40 mph.

One of the most interesting things about the Model T is that, more than 100 years after they were built, they still have a very strong following and a large car club community. Even more interesting is that the Model T club is primarily focused on driving events. If you want a prewar car at an affordable price that you can have a lot of fun driving—and find out what cars were like in the early days—this Model T is the perfect entry to this community.

If this 1926 Ford Model T is of interest, you still have time to add it to your Christmas list and bid on it before the big day, as the auction for this 1926 Ford Model T ends Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. (MST).

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When you’re a kid, ice cream is an occasional treat. But once you’re an adult, you can have a coneful of cookies and cream whenever you want (although your doctor may think otherwise). If you become the next owner of our Pick of the Day, you—and your friends, family, and even your whole block—can have the delightful dessert on demand. You can find this 1969 Ford F-250 Good Humor ice cream truck listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Rogers, Minnesota.

Founded in 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, Good Humor brought its ice cream creations to neighborhoods with an initial fleet of 12 freezer trucks. Kids and adults alike knew one was coming because the driver would ring a set of bells to announce his or her impending arrival. By the 1950s, that number had grown to more than 2,000, each one following a tight schedule, stopping at the same corners at the same time each day. According to Good Humor, “By 1960, each truck carried a menu of more than 85 treats, including creative ones like Banana Split bars and apple pie on a stick.” Through the decades, Good Humor switched truck flavors, going from Ford to Chevrolet and back to Ford. If you look at this page on the Good Humor website, you’ll see a Ford truck that looks an awful lot like the 1969 F-250 profiled here. Who knows? It may be this exact vehicle.

Unfortunately, a variety of factors made Good Humor decide to focus on distributing its products through grocery stores and retire its fleet of trucks in 1978. Some of those iconic vehicles were bought by distributors while others were purchased by individuals. In a 2021 article, Motor Trend estimated that less than 100 of them had survived.

Clearly, this is one of them, albeit it did benefit from a restoration. With the exception of the front end, everything was customized for ice cream delivery. The Hackney Brothers Body Company created the refrigerated rear compartment for housing frozen treats. Of course, this truck comes equipped with bells; there’s also a functional light bar on the roof to minimize the chances of people missing this truck’s arrival. If you look at certain photos in the gallery of the ad on ClassicCars.com, you’ll notice the driver-side door has been replaced with a solid panel—if the driver needs to exit the truck to pass out Original Ice Cream on a Stick Bars or Giant King Cones, (s)he just gets off the reupholstered black vinyl seat and walks through the opening and down the steps on the passenger side.

Despite starting as a work truck (with some sweet employee perks), this F-250 has some surprising features. Although there’s not a V8 under the hood, the one-barrel 240ci inline-six is connected to an automatic transmission. A closer look shows this truck not only has power brakes, but also power steering as well. In addition, the roof can be folded open to let in a breeze or closed to keep out the elements.

Even without its refrigerated section packed with sugary delights, this 1969 Ford F-250 Good Humor ice cream truck is appealing on multiple levels. For $109,995, you can buy a cherished part of your childhood, a cool collectible, a vehicle for your business or bed-and-breakfast, or a soon-to-be-popular addition to big family get-togethers.

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Even here in Arizona, which feels like the surface of the sun most of the year, winter weather is kicking in. It’s a great excuse to wear sweaters and corduroys, drink hot chocolate, and get cozy on the couch and watch Christmas movies. Instead, some dedicated employees of one of England’s prestigious automakers went out into the cold of northern Sweden and set a new “Winter Lap Record” in the Bentley Flying Spur Speed.

The Drivecenter Arena circuit in Fällfors is only 100 miles from the Arctic Circle. The 2.05-mile track was recently covered in 12 inches of ice and snow, which just so happened to be the perfect environment for Bentley‘s attempt at the record. As the company puts it, the record “was inspired by a combination of previous events from Bentley’s history—the two Ice Speed Records captured by Bentley in 2007 and 2011, and the one-hour endurance record set by a Turbo R at Millbrook Proving Ground in the UK in 1986 where 140 mph was averaged around the banked bowl.”

Although Bentley chose the thoroughly modern Flying Spur Speed, which can unleash up to 771 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque from its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8/electric motor combo, it spec’d the sedan in a retro way: just like the Turbo R in Bentley’s Heritage Collection, the Flying Spur Speed was finished in Brooklands Green with yellow pinstripes over a Linen and Cumbrian Green interior with Open Pore Walnut accents. Aside from a set of studded winter tires, it was completely stock.

By carefully and precisely wielding the Flying Spur’s power, torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, Bentley Performance Active Chassis with all-wheel steering, and limited-slip differential, Bentley’s driver was able to hit a top speed of 120 mph and lap the circuit in 2:58—the quickest time for any vehicle at the course under winter conditions. Something tells us the steering wheel and driver’s seat heaters were on the whole time.

With over 2,000 cars scheduled for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction, it’s easy for eyes to glaze over the multitude of models. However, among the many, one car will stand out due to its hue: this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T will cross the block during the January 17-25, 2026, auction.

Challenger R/Ts are desirable no matter what color. Introduced in the fall of 1969, the Challenger was the industry’s last pony car to appear in the market. It was available in six configurations: Challenger hardtop and convertible, Challenger R/T hardtop and convertible, Challenger SE hardtop, and Challenger R/T SE hardtop. The Challenger was the bread-and-butter version, available with the 225ci “Slant Six” up to a 330-horsepower 383. The Challenger R/T was the performance pony, a member of the Scat Pack that came standard with a 335-horse 383, with options that included two 440s and the 426 Hemi. The Challenger SE and R/T SE featured fancier trim inside and out.

In the case of this car, it was ordered with the 440 Six Pack, an engine that often rivals the Hemi in bench racing discussions, if not racing on the track. Identified with a V in the fifth character of the VIN, the Six Pack was rated at 390 horsepower and 490 ft-lbs of torque. This is an engine that sets off any vehicle in which it’s installed, but that’s not the most distinguishing feature of this vehicle—the color is. Known as “FJ6” Green Go, it is a hue that was introduced in the middle of the 1970 model year, a spring promotional color that happened to continue into the 1971 model year. Approximately 14 R/T hardtops were built in Green Go for the U.S. market (with a handful more for Canadian and export markets). While we aren’t privy to the fender tag or broadcast sheet at the moment, we do know that a 440 Six Pack Challenger R/T is no shrinking violet.

Other features to give you Dodge Fever include console-shifted TorqueFlite automatic, “V6X” black longitudinal side stripe, “V21” Performance Hood tape stripe, “W23” Styled Road Wheel, hood pins, and more. It’s one of many primo cars to choose from at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction that will run January 17-25, 2026, at WestWorld. Click here to register as a bidder for the event or, if you want to run your car across the auction block, go here.