This 1940 Plymouth Roadking two-door sedan was acquired by the current owner in 2008 and subsequently was modified with a 305ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission. Riding on 15″ steel wheels and featuring Edelbrock engine components, the black-on-black car has additionally been modified with a 12-volt electrical system, a lowered suspension, a Dodge Charger rear axle, an Oldsmobile driveshaft, and dual side-exit exhausts with glasspack mufflers. In preparation for the sale, the carburetor was rebuilt, the oil was changed, and the battery, fuel pump, and tires were replaced. The Plymouth P9 street rod is now offered on dealer consignment with recent service records and a Delaware title.
Under current ownership, the car was spray-painted black following removal of the bumpers, various pieces of trim, and the lowest grille slats. Exterior details include a split windshield, dual side mirrors, turn signals positioned in the grille openings, and aftermarket taillights. Imperfections including rust are depicted in the gallery below. The doors will not lock with the key.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and trim rings. Coker Classic four-ply tires are shown installed on the car in the accompanying photo gallery, although two replacement Milestar radial tires were mounted in preparation for the sale. The suspension was lowered two inches in late 2025 by shortening the front coil springs and installing lowering blocks at the rear axle.
The stripped interior features front and rear bench seats upholstered in black vinyl, replacement door hardware, a fabric headliner, and a floor-mounted shifter.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph “Police Special” speedometer, while Autogage instrumentation below the dashboard provides readouts for water temperature, battery voltage, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows nearly 400 miles, which is said to reflect the distance accumulated under current ownership; true mileage is unknown.
The Chevrolet-sourced 305ci V8 is fitted with a 12-volt electrical system as well as Edelbrock components including an air cleaner, carburetor, intake manifold, and valve covers. In November 2025, the carburetor was rebuilt, the oil was changed, and the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced along with the trunk-mounted battery and its hold-down bracket.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission, an Oldsmobile driveshaft, and a Dodge Charger rear axle. The car is further equipped with a side-exit dual exhaust system with glasspack mufflers.
The Delaware title notes “Antique” under the Use heading.
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.
If your brain is fried after the workweek, I’ve got great news—it’s time for another installment of Car Connections! You won’t have to figure out how three words from the Random Word Generator can possibly be linked to cars in some way because I’ll do all the thinking for you.
This week’s words are prosper, occupation, and first. I have to admit that these aren’t the most exciting options, but that makes them a little more challenging, so I’ll give them a shot. Here goes!
Prosper: The first thing that comes to mind is the quote “Live long and prosper” from Mr. Spock in the original “Star Trek” TV series, which also starred William Shatner. I could just stop at Shatner’s former 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo, but I’ll go a couple of steps further. Shatner worked with one of my favorite musicians, Ben Folds, in the short-lived group known as Fear of Pop in the late 1990s, and Folds was the producer of Shatner’s 2004 album “Has Been.” In 2014, Acura and ELS Studio Premium Audio from Panasonic sponsored Folds’ Live Performances Tour. Long story short: Acura.
First: “First is the worst . . .” Bratwurst. Bathurst. Australia. Peter Weir, who directed “The Cars That Ate Paris.” The trailer for that 1974 movie shows the flaming shell of a Jaguar 3.4 Sedan.
How would you associate these words with cars? Tell us in the Comments section below. And be sure to share your ideas for random words to use in a future installment of Car Connections.
Barrett-Jackson will kick off the year with a number of coveted classic American muscle cars set to cross the block during the 2026 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 17-25 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. From freshly restored models to rare originals, the American muscle cars that will be featured include a 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda convertible (preview) that is one of 29 Six-Barrel ‘Cuda convertibles produced in 1970, as well as a 1966 Shelby GT350 (preview), one of only 252 examples of the 1965 model year with the 1966 model facelift.
“We’ll have over 2,000 highly coveted collectible vehicles crossing the block this January, including several premium American muscle cars that have been professionally rebuilt to maintain their originality,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “These muscle cars are icons of a past era that continue to have an enduring appeal to collectors worldwide. The 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda (preview), for example, is an exceptional find with its date-code-correct engine and 4-speed manual transmission. We also have several historically significant 1960s Shelbys, still powered by the original, matching-numbers drivetrain the Shelby American team installed over 60 years ago.”
Finished in Hi-Impact Lemon Twist Yellow, the restored 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda convertible (preview) is one of 29 Six-Barrel ‘Cuda convertibles produced in 1970 and one of 17 equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission. The interior features a wood-grain console, tachometer and an AM radio with an 8-track player. A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 (preview) was restored to factory specifications during a professional three-year, fully documented restoration. It is finished in its factory-correct Tuxedo Black exterior over a Saddle interior and retains its original matching-numbers V8 engine with Chevrolet dealer-installed 4-speed manual transmission.
“Thirty years ago Barrett-Jackson recognized that the big-block American muscle cars of the 1960s and ’70s were going to be in demand by the next generation of collectors,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Over the years, these American machines have become the crown jewels in collections worldwide. We’re proud to continue to roll some of the very best versions across the block this January. A 1968 Shelby GT500 (preview) on our docket is a great example of a concours-standard restoration that keeps these collectible vehicles looking like they just rolled off the assembly line.”
Classic Shelbys crossing the block in January include the 1966 Shelby GT350 (preview), which is powered by a matching-numbers V8 mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Also crossing the block will be a 1967 Shelby GT500 (preview) powered by its original matching-numbers Police Interceptor V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission and a correct Ford 9-inch rear differential. The car retains factory power steering and front disc brakes, and the engine bay includes original hardware and fasteners consistent with its long-term preservation. The exterior is finished in its factory-applied Nightmist Blue paint and features the correct fiberglass hood with twin scoops, as well as original Shelby badging and trim, and all original fiberglass components are present. A 1966 Shelby GT350-H (preview) on the docket is powered by a V8 engine with original drivetrain. The recipient of a concours-level restoration completed in 2025, it received a Premier Award at SAAC-50 in Sonoma, California.
Two Ford Boss 429 Mustangs include a fully restored 1970 model (preview) finished in Calypso Coral with a black deluxe interior. It is powered by a matching-numbers Boss 429 V8 engine rated at 375 horsepower, backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. A Candy Apple Red 1969 version (preview) is one of 857 produced for the model year and is powered by its factory-original matching-numbers V8 rated at 375 horsepower. Discovered in 2023, it underwent a complete nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration that was completed in 2025 after being stored for nearly 40 years.
Finished in Rally Red with a red vinyl interior, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 (preview) is powered by a rebuilt L71 engine paired to a 4-speed Muncie transmission. It is equipped with F41 suspension and retains both its NCRS-validated Tank ticker and Window Sticker. It has earned multiple major awards over its lifetime, including 12 NCRS Top Flight awards, Bloomington Gold certification and a Gold Spinner award. A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS (preview) retains its factory configuration with the original radiator, flywheel, distributor, crankshaft pulley, water pump pulley, bellhousing, Hurst 4-speed shifter, intake manifold and carburetor.
A 1970 Plymouth AAR ’Cuda (preview) underwent a complete rotisserie restoration performed to concours standards. It is powered by its original matching-numbers 340 Six-Barrel T/A engine paired with a 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission. It is finished in its original Ivy Green Metallic exterior with a matching Ivy Green bucket-seat interior and comes with two original Broadcast Sheets, as well as a photo album showing casting numbers and stampings. A 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A (preview) is a factory FM3 Panther Pink example retaining its original fender and VIN tags. It is powered by a freshly rebuilt 340-cubic-inch Six-Pack T/A engine mated to a rebuilt 727 automatic transmission with power steering, power front disc brakes, Rallye gauges, a center console, black bucket seats and new carpeting installed during the restoration.
Click here to view the 2026 Scottsdale Auction Select Preview and browse hundreds of featured collectible vehicles.
On Friday, Jan. 16, country music superstar Cole Swindell will perform live for the 3rd annual Rock The Block concert in the auction arena at WestWorld of Scottsdale. In addition, the opening act will feature multi-platinum singer-songwriter Chase Rice.
Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for the 2026 Scottsdale Auction. Those interested in being part of the auction may consign their collector vehicle here. Those interested in registering to bid may do so here. VIP Experiences hospitality packages are available here. Throughout the nine-day Scottsdale Auction, children age 12 and under enjoy complimentary admission with a paying adult. General admission tickets for students age 13 through college age are $10 and adult ticket prices start at $27 at the AXS online box office.
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Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this customized 1950 Chevrolet 3100, which is powered by a Chevrolet Performance 350ci V8 crate engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Highlights include Positraction and a QA1 four-link rear suspension with coilovers. Finished in red and white over a gray and tan leather interior, this classic pickup is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with a clear title.
The exterior was refinished in a combination of white for the upper part of the cab and red for the rest of the cab and the body. Features include chrome bumpers, dual mirrors, body-color running boards with integrated exhaust outlets, and blue-dot taillights. The floor of the bed is lined with wood planks and metal strips; the tailgate lowers on rubber-covered chains.
That two-tone color scheme continues down to the red 15-inch steel wheels, chrome Chevrolet hubcaps, and 235/35 (front) and 295/50 (rear) whitewall tires. Behind the set of four are manual drum brakes.
The cabin is tri-tone, featuring a bench seat covered in gray leather with tan leather inserts, and brown and gray door panels. Conveniences include a tilt steering column and a retro-look AM/FM radio with Bluetooth connectivity.
Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer and a multi-gauge that displays the fuel level, voltage, temperature, and oil pressure. The digital odometer shows 546 miles, but this vehicle is mileage-exempt, according to its title.
The original engine has been replaced with a Chevrolet Performance 350ci V8 crate engine connected to a four-barrel carburetor. The same goes for the transmission, which is now a four-speed manual gearbox.
There are more upgrades underneath, such as tubular upper and lower control arms, QA1 four-link rear suspension with coilovers, and 12-bolt rear end with Positraction.
Dressed in red and white, this 1950 Chevrolet 3100 looks ready for Christmas. If you want to give it as a gift (even if it’s to yourself), throw some green at it by placing your bid now because the auction ends on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (MST).
Just like any other keepsake, a classic car can serve as an inheritance that evokes nostalgia and memories for someone who has passed away. The Pick of the Day is one such car—a 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible, specifically—that was owned and loved by the seller’s father for many decades. The car is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com and located in Burbank, California.
“My father, one of the founding members of the LA Roadster Club, gave me this car upon his passing,” the listing begins. “It has been in our family since the mid-60s. I am selling it so someone can enjoy the car and take care of it as it deserves.”
In marketing materials, Ford called the 1956 Fairlane the “Kissin’ Cousin of the Thunderbird.” Expanding on that idea, Ford said, “It not only has the heart-winning lines of its Thunderbird cousin, it also has the Thunderbird’s famous V8 engine. This is the standard eight in all Fairlane and station wagon Fords … at no extra cost!”
That engine, by the way, is a 292ci Y-block V8, and this Fairlane is said to run great with only about 40,000 miles on it. The Holley carburetor was rebuilt, and the battery was replaced under the seller’s ownership. Prior to that, the seller’s father logged a few other key maintenance items (some of which were done in 2011 or prior). They included replacement of the U-joints, hoses, mufflers, shock absorbers, front wheel bearings, radiator, and slave cylinder. The listing says does call out a few current flaws: the top does not go up, there is a crack in the passenger side window, and the paint shows some chips.
The seller has provided a video showing a start-up, and the car sounds healthy. The tour continues with an exterior walk-around and a look at the interior, complete with a pair of fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror. “The car is a head turner and a great cruiser,” the listing says. This Fairlane Sunliner brings a lot to the table—iconic 1950s style, open-air freedom, and the provenance of long-term single-family history.
The asking price is $39,000 or best offer, and that price includes several spare parts, if the buyer wishes to have them (engine, transmission, manifolds, and an air filter).
This Ford pickup was the subject of a custom street rod build in 2021 and 2022 that involved mounting the modified steel body to a fabricated Progressive Automotive frame as well as installing a 302ci V8, a three-speed automatic transmission, and a 9″ rear end. The body was painted orange after the fenders and running boards were removed, the doors were shaved and converted to rear hinges, and the bed was customized with rear wheel tubs, a roll pan, a hinged fiberglass tonneau cover, and a smoothed tailgate with interior latches. Inside the cab, the custom bench seat is trimmed in tan leather and accompanied by a custom center console, an Alpine CD stereo unit, a banjo-style steering wheel, and aftermarket gauges. The chassis features tubular front control arms, a rear four-link assembly, adjustable coilovers, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, and 15″ polished American Racing wheels. Additional equipment includes an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, a Mallory Unilite distributor, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, and a dual exhaust system with coated headers. This Ford pickup street rod was purchased by the owner in 2025 and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean Illinois title that describes it as a 1938 Ford.
The steel body was channeled over the frame, the fenders, running boards, and bumpers were removed, and orange paint was applied during the build completed in 2022. The doors were shaved and converted to rear hinges, and the bed was customized with a roll pan, a smoothed tailgate with interior latches, a hinged fiberglass tonneau cover, fabricated rear wheel tubs, and a wood bed floor with a flush filler door for the Tanks, Inc. rear mounted fuel tank. Additional details include LED taillights, dual side mirrors, and headlights with integrated turn signals.
The truck rides on a fabricated Progressive Automotive frame with boxed rails, tubular front control arms, a rear four-link assembly, and adjustable coilovers at all four corners. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs, and the polished American Racing wheels are wrapped in 205/60 front and 275/60 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
The cab houses a custom bench seat trimmed in tan leather along with a coordinated headliner, door panels, and carpeting. The custom center console has a cup holder and surrounds a Lokar shifter, and an Alpine CD stereo is mounted in the dash.
The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to an aftermarket column and frames a set of aftermarket gauges consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and readouts for oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and battery voltage. The digital odometer indicates 1,400 miles have been added since the build.
The Ford 302ci V8 was rebuilt and installed during the build, according to the seller, and features an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a Mallory Unilite distributor, and finned valve covers. The aluminum radiator is accompanied by an electric fan, and coated headers feed into a dual exhaust system.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission that was rebuilt in 2021, according to the seller, and is linked to a 9″ rear end with a 3.25:1 differential.
The Illinois title lists the VIN number as 4218869, which is stamped on the aftermarket serial number plate on the firewall.
This ’34 Ford is a steel-bodied, full-fendered pickup that was built around 25 years ago according to the seller. It was built on a custom frame and is powered by a 4-71 supercharged 350ci V8 linked to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end. The truck rides on 15″ ET alloy wheels with four-wheel discs, a drop front axle, a four-bar setup with a transverse leaf spring, and a triangulated four-link rear end with adjustable coilovers. The cab features Mooneyes gauges, power windows, a custom seat, and a banjo wheel on a tilt column, and the truck also has a custom bed with curly maple wood. Within the last year, the supercharger was rebuilt, the interior was reupholstered, and the staggered tires were mounted. Acquired by the seller in 2023, this hot rod pickup is now offered with a cover and a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the truck as a 1934 Ford.
The seller tells us the full-fendered steel body is mounted on a boxed frame, and it was painted by Eric Sanderson around 25 years ago. John Russo made the custom 4″-shortened bed, which features curly maple wood and polished runners.
The truck rides a drop front axle, a four-bar setup with a transverse leaf spring, and a triangulated four-link rear end with adjustable coilovers. The 15″ ET alloy wheels were mounted with staggered Diamondback blackwalls by the seller, and discs are mounted at all four corners. The steering box is a Mullins unit.
The seller tells us the custom bench was designed for taller drivers, and it was reupholstered in early 2025. Controls for the power windows are mounted on the color-coordinated door panels. The heater is not connected.
The banjo wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and Mooneyes gauges are set in a engine-turned panel. A tachometer is mounted over the tilt-out windshield, and the seller has added ~2k of the 5,800 indicated miles.
The 350ci V8 is topped by an 4-71 supercharger, dual Edelbrock carburetors, and a Hilborn-style scoop. Sanderson finned manifolds are linked to a dual exhaust system, and the finned valve covers and Mooneyes breathers. The seller tells us the supercharger was rebuilt in 2025.
A Muncie four-speed manual transmission is linked to the Ford 9″ rear end.
The truck is titled as a 1934 Ford using VIN 18751019. The title is a Commercial type.
It’s been 10 years sinceGenesis branched off as Hyundai‘s standalone luxury brand. Currently, it has a mix of sedans, SUVs (of course), and EVs. Genesis has begun its second decade in the market by unveiling two vehicles in France: one is the 601-horsepower all-electric GV60 Magma, the first model in its line of Magma performance luxury vehicles (aka Genesis’s version of BMW’s M division or Mercedes-AMG); the other is the G90 Wingback Concept, a car that could signal the addition of different body styles to Genesis’ future portfolio.
Aside from a style of chair, what exactly is a Wingback? According to Genesis’s Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, who previously designed cars for Bentley, Lamborghini, and Audi, the G90 Wingback Concept is a “bridge between Magma and the One of One bespoke program.” Donckerwolke and his team started with a stock G90 sedan and amplified certain design elements, such as the Crest Grille and the Two-Line headlamps. A more sculpted front bumper with the Magma logo, large lower air intakes, and canards replaces the stock unit. The performance division’s influence is especially apparent in the flared fenders over the massive 22-inch wheels and low-profile tires. It also seems to have added a pair of spoilers and a diffuser to the sport wagon rear end.
Inside, the seats, steering wheel, dashboard, and center console are covered with suede-like Chamude upholstery accented with green stitching. Once again, Magma left its mark—this time, more literally in the form of logos on the seats.
As of right now, there’s no word on what powers the G90 Wingback Concept. Whether it’s the sedan’s available twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with a 48-volt electric supercharger or something hotter is almost secondary. As Donckerwolke puts it, “Magma does not shout; it invites. Where most chase aggression and extremes, we seek balance. Magma is designed to be rewarding, not challenging; to complement the driver, not to intimidate them.”
Given that the Wingback is based on an existing Genesis vehicle, there’s a possibility it could be put into production. Even if it’s not, there may still be a silver lining. Donckerwolke has made it clear that he thinks SUVs will reach a saturation point and make other body styles more attractive. And this isn’t the first time Genesis has shown nearly production-viable concept vehicles that aren’t SUVs. Remember the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible that Genesis displayed at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025?
