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Pick of the Day: 1963 GMC 1000 Fenderside Pickup

There are two extremes in the world of classic vehicles: those that have been fully restored and those with patina. Concours-condition specimens are shiny and perfect, but all the history they accumulated before they were completely overhauled was lost in the restoration process. Vehicles with patina don’t have the gleam and perfection of 100/100 machines; the upside is that they’re visual touchstones to yesteryear—dings and all. If you prefer your vehicles with some texture and time on them, check out our Pick of the Day. This 1963 GMC 1000 Fenderside pickup is listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Pleasanton, California.

The first generation of General Motors’ C/K series of trucks started in the 1960 model year. This GMC came out at the halfway point of the production run, which ended with the ’66 trucks. According to the selling dealer, the previous owner “was a retired estate liquidator and he had his collection of low-mile cars stored in two large warehouses, all in good condition. None of the vehicles had been started in at least 30 years.”

To reverse that state of atrophy, the dealer installed new tires, cleaned the handsome Fenderside body (complete with a passenger-side cutout for the spare), and got the “305E” 305ci V6 back up and running. Now “it runs even and sounds healthy,” sending its 165 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque (142 and 260 net, respectively) to the road through a manual gearbox.

Aside from those updates, this truck has been left alone. The turquoise paint was laid down in the GMC factory back in the day, and the beige vinyl interior is the same one this 1000 had when it rolled off the assembly line. Both have aged well, probably because the previous owner(s) put only 60,085 miles on the odometer.

You can’t put a price on the undeniable history that’s visible on this 1963 GMC 1000 Fenderside pickup, but the dealer sure figured out a price for the truck itself: $16,995.

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Hemi-Powered ’34 Ford Pickup Hot Rod

This ’34 Ford is a steel-bodied pickup that was heavily modified and built by the seller around 2018. The body features a 4″ chop and has been channeled over the fabricated frame 4″, and a ’32-style grille and firewall were fitted before it was painted 1956 Cadillac Cobalt Blue. The bed was hand-fabricated and is lined in wood, and the truck rides on ’39 wide-five wheels mounted over chromed hydraulic drums. Suspension is a mix of ’32 components up front, custom friction shocks, transverse leaf springs, and custom-built ladder bars, and it also has a Vega steering box, Electroline headlights, ’37 taillights, and chrome trim. Power comes from a 1956 354ci Hemi V8 that was built by Kilpatrick Engine & Transmission in Wisconsin, and it is topped by a Horne 4×2 intake with chromed Strombergs. Inside, custom details continue with a hand-cast red Zephyr steering wheel and matching shift knob, a stainless-steel column, a split bench seat, and Stewart-Warner gauges set in a “tuxedo” surround. This custom ’34 pickup is now offered with a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name.

The seller tells us the cab began as a steel 1934 pick, and the top was chopped and it was channeled 4″ over the custom-fabricated, mandrel-bent frame. The firewall and grille shell are ’32 Ford, and it was painted ’56 Cadillac Cobalt Blue. Electroline headlights, ’37 taillights, green-tinted glass, and chrome trim were used, and the truck retains a cowl vent and a tilt-out windshield.

The 1956 354ci Hemi V8 was built by Kilpatrick Engine & Transmission in Wisconsin, and it is topped by a Horne 4×2 intake with chromed Strombergs with spark-arrester air cleaners. The motor mounts and valve covers were chromed, and the one-off headers have internal baffles.

The hand-fabricated bed has sectioned ’40 stake pockets, an Ebony-stained oak bed, a recessed fuel tank, and custom trim.

The truck rides on a modified suspension with a drilled ’32 drop axle, drilled ’32 wishbones, a reverse-eye custom transverse leaf spring, and Elmer custom friction shocks up front, and out back are F1-style shock mounts, custom-made ladder bars, and a Model A spring. A Vega steering box was also used.

The wide-five wheels are mounted with staggered Firestone tires over chromed hydraulic brakes, with the fronts having been sourced from a Lincoln.

Two-tone upholstery covers the custom-made seat, and blue carpeting lines the floor.

Mounted on a stainless column, the custom-cast Zephyr wheel matches the shift knob. The vintage Stewart-Warner gauges are set in a “tuxedo” surround, and the ~900 miles indicated represents the distance driven on the build.

The engine is linked to a Turbo 350 automatic transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end.

Since completion, the truck has been recognized with multiple trophies and awards, most notably Best of Show at the Detroit Autorama.

The pickup is titled as a 1934 Ford using VIN 181186135, which is stamped on a plate welded to the frame.

Custom “Matchbox” Jeep Wrangler Unveiled at SEMA

As an enthusiast, you may be familiar with Mattel’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour, which traverses the globe to find ingenious automotive creations, only to be made into Hot Wheels diecast replicas. Mattel also has owned Matchbox since 1997, and the formerly British diecast company continues to ring true in the hearts of many Americans. RealTruck, an accessory company for Jeeps and other off-roaders, has collaborated with Matchbox to create heavily modified Jeep Wrangler that will be unveiled at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Built by Doetsch Off-Road in Chandler, Arizona, the custom Matchbox 2018 Jeep Wrangler is outfitted with premium RealTruck and Husky Liners accessories (RealTruck has the latter within its portfolio). The build features a RealTruck Superlift four-inch lift kit, Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners, Rugged Ridge HD Stubby Front Bumper, XOR Rear Bumper, Roof Rack, AmFib Snorkel System and plenty of other accessories to transform this 1:1 into the ultimate adventure build. Best of all, a 1:64 toy replica of the build will become available for sale through select retail partners starting April 2026.

Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage will be at the 2025 SEMA Show with Matchbox and RealTruck to unveil the custom Wrangler. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Mattel and Matchbox on bringing this one-of-a-kind Jeep Wrangler to life and benefit a great cause with Richard Rawlings’ Gas Monkey Foundation,” says RealTruck Vice President of Marketing Activation, Lee Riser. “This build is a follow-up to one of our most successful collaborations, a Jeep Gladiator, and debuting this custom Jeep build at the 2025 SEMA Show is the perfect way to celebrate the build creativity that defines both our brands.”

Photo courtesy of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

After unveiling and displaying the Jeep at the RealTruck booth (#50033), the accessory company will donate the custom off-roader at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction in January (with Barrett-Jackson waiving all fees and commissions). One hundred percent of the hammer price will benefit Rawlings’ non-profit organization, Gas Monkey Foundation, which provides much needed funding for veterans, first responders, and families impacted by Alzheimer’s. 

The official unveil will take place during SEMA Live on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 1:00-1:20 p.m. PST at RealTruck’s Booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction will be held from January 17-25, 2026 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

What Do These 1960s Cruisers Have in Common?

Below are four cars that are currently listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. All are full-size vehicles from the 1960s. Can you tell us what is the connection they all have with each other?

In the Comments section below, tell us the common denominator plus the year/make/model. If you need a lifeline, you can click on an image with your cursor.

Click on a photo to reveal each car

Tuesday means it’s game day at The ClassicCars.com Journal. Check out past puzzles you can play for even more fun!

AutoHunter Spotlight: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

The 991 series of the Porsche 911 Turbo is the definition of a daily-driver supercar. No, it is not a GT2 or a GT3 RS but, instead, a more civilized version of the 911 built on the same platform. It might not be as fast around the track as a GT2 or GT3, but it still offers staggering levels of performance. If you doubt this, consider that the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, when tested by Car and Driver magazine, recorded a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds, a 10.8 second quarter-mile ET, and a top speed of 196 mph. Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these cars, a 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe.

Both the GT2 and GT3 do not offer a high level of civility and luxury in the cockpit. The 911 Turbo is quiet when not at full gallop, rides nicely, surrounds you with amazingly nice leather, and also offers many amenities that are purposefully deleted from the GT2 and GT3 in order to save weight. Personally I would rather take that extra weight and have a car that I can easily use as a daily driver as its abilities in acceleration and top speed are more than adequate for me.

According to the seller this 911 Turbo coupe is powered by a 3.8L flat-six that delivers power to all wheels via a seven-speed PDK Transmission. Finished in white (with PPC film to protect the paint) over a black leather interior, this German sports car is now offered by the selling dealer with a CARFAX report and a clear title. The seller adds that this car has covered a total of only 19,407 miles and is in immaculate condition. Some of the options on this 911 Turbo include such niceties as Porsche Stability Management, Adaptive Cruise Control with Porsche Active Safe, and a Electronic limited-slip rear differential with 3.44 gears.

The exterior of this 911 Turbo is, as stated above, finished in white with options that include Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System, Sport Design Mirrors, and electric slide/tilt sunroof. The car rides on factory 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels clad with correct staggered Pirellis in 245/35 for the front and 305/35 for the rear.

The interior is just as nice as the exterior, with black leather seating and options that include the very cool Porsche Sport Chrono Package, Light Design Package, seatbelts in Guards Red, and the Porsche Adaptive Sport Seats Plus. This car has everything you need to enjoy a long trip across the country at high speed and total comfort.

Mechanically, this car also looks to be in excellent condition, not surprising given the low miles on the clock. It is a two-owner car and looks the way you would expect from a low-mileage, two-owner 2014 911 Turbo.

This 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo offers what I think is an excellent opportunity as a buyer. When new, this specific vehicle had a sticker price of $166,440. Just for a comparison, I went to the Porsche site and built the newest version of a 911 Turbo with these options. The cost for that build today, before any dealer markup, was $273,890. The fact that this 911 Turbo is very likely to sell for under its original price make this car kind of no-brainer purchase. Sure, the newest 911 Turbo is a little bit faster but, when you compare this to the price of a new one, it seems silly money to spend for something that is in many ways the same car.

If you feel the same as I do about this, act now and make a bid or two as the auction for this 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe ends on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).

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Pick of the Day: 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole

The anomaly of a classic shape falling out of favor over time is a bit confusing to me. Why lose the love? Oh, that’s right—it’s a horsepower thing. But is there a more iconic shape from the era? Our Pick of the Day was lusted by everyone who watched television on Wednesdays at 9/8 p.m. Maybe this 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole will make you reconsider? It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Houston.

The Ferrari 308 was the successor to the Dino 246 GT/GTS, the V6-powered spin-off brand named after Enzo Ferrari’s deceased son. As usual, the 308 GTB/GTS (the latter with a targa top) was designed by Pininfarina. In looks, it came off as a V8-powered Berlinetta Boxer. Early cars (from 1976 to June 1977) were fiberglass and equipped with a 2.9-liter V8 supported by a five-speed and a quartet of Weber carburetors. To some, these are the romantic versions due to the carburetor wail.

You’d think the introduction of Bosch fuel injection for the 1980 308 GTBi/GTSi (note the name adjustment) would have improved performance, but it did not. The culprit was a drop in horsepower to levels unbecoming for a Ferrari, but the addition of four-valve heads for 1983 saved the day as the 308 GTB/GTS Quattrovalvole restored performance to the level not seen for several years.

For 1986, the 308 was replaced by the 328, which evolved the 308’s styling up front, plus an increase in engine size and other tweaks under the skin. It’s considered the last of the same Ferrari series yet, to these eyes, it is not as iconic as the 308.

This 10,634-mile 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole catches the eye for several reasons: it’s not your classic Rosso Corsa red, the interior is not black, and it features unusual Boxer trim that was available for several years in the 1980s. Altogether, this car looks fabulous and unlike most 308s you see. “An Amazing find! Long-term single-owner 308 GTS Quattrovalvole in rare Bianco/Nero Boxer with Rosso interior,” says the seller. “Highly original example with low miles and clean CARFAX history report.” Originally delivered in Miami in July 1983, this vehicle remained with the original owner until 2015. The last major “belt service” was reportedly performed in 2015 at 10,500 miles. Options include air conditioning, heated rear window, Blaupunkt radio, targa top cover, tool roll, and more.

No, you won’t be able to get on your inner Magnum P.I. with a white car, but we think this example is more distinctive. For $64,900, how could you not agree?

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347-Powered ’34 Ford Coupe Street Rod

This ’34 Ford is a steel-bodied, full-fendered coupe that was previously part of the Bruce Church collection, and it was acquired by the seller in 2022. Dubbed ‘Black Widow’, the build is highlighted by the 347ci V8, which is equipped with a SCAT crankshaft, JE pistons, a roller camshaft, Crane rockers, and a Proform 750cfm double-pumper carburetor mounted on an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and topped by a Holley Hi-Tek air cleaner. The C-6 automatic is linked to a Currie 9″ rear end, and the car rides on Torq Thrust-style wheels with a Mustang II-style front end featuring tubular control arms, coilovers, and disc brakes, while the four-link rear also uses coilovers and discs. Headers are linked to a dual exhaust system, and the interior features two-tone upholstery, power windows, air conditioning, a tilt-out windshield, a roll-down rear window, a tilt column and a banjo-style wheel, woodgrain trim, and TPI-Tech gauges. ‘Black Widow’ is now offered with a Florida title.

The build is claimed to use a steel body and fenders, and it is mounted on a boxed frame. The black paintwork is accented by pinstriping, and the car has cowl lights, a louvered hood, and chrome trim. The seal around the fuel filler is cracked.

The car rides on 15″ Torq Thrust-style wheels with a Mustang II-style front end featuring tubular control arms, coilovers, and disc brakes, while the four-link rear also uses coilovers and discs. Staggered BFGoodrich tires are mounted.

The bucket seats have red and black upholstery, and matching treatments cover the doors. Occupants are provided power windows, Vintage Air air conditioning, a tilt-out windshield, a roll-down rear window and woodgrain trim. The overhead light does not work.

A woodgrain banjo-style wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and TPI-Tech gauges were used. The seller has driven the car ~60 miles.

The 347ci V8 was reportedly built with a SCAT crankshaft, JE pistons, a roller camshaft, Crane rockers, and a Proform 750cfm double-pumper carburetor mounted on an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and topped by a Holley Hi-Tek air cleaner. Headers are linked to a dual exhaust system, and MSD ignition was used.

The C-6 automatic is linked to a Currie 9″ rear end.

The car is registered as a 1934 Ford using the North Carolina assigned VIN NCS87807. There is currently a lien on the car, and the seller’s lender will need to be paid before the title can be transferred. A note from a prior auction indicates that the title was branded as Specially Constructed.

350-Powered ’29 Ford Model A Roadster

This ’29 Ford roadster was built on a custom chassis using parts of an A claimed to have remained with a single family until the 1980s. Work was completed around 2000, and the car is powered by a 350ci V8 topped by a Holley Demon carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold. It is linked to a Turbo 350 and a 90s Mustang GT rear end, and the Mustang II-style front end has tubular control arms and coilovers, while out back is a custom four-link setup with adjustable coilovers. The steel and fiberglass body is painted red and has a custom-vented hood and a ’32-style grille, and it rides on staggered 15″ alloys with Nitto tires mounted over discs at each corner. Inside is a custom console, a B&M shifter, race-style lap belts, AutoMeter gauges, a Bluetooth-capable radio, and a Grant steering wheel. Acquired by the seller in 2025, this custom A roadster is now offered with a clean Louisiana title in the seller’s name.

The body is a mix of steel and fiberglass mounted on a custom frame, with the back half being primarily fiberglass, per the seller. The three-piece hood has custom vents, and a chrome spreader bar is used up front along with a ’32-style grille shell.

It rides on staggered 15″ American Racing alloys with Nitto tires mounted over discs at each corner. The Mustang II-style front end has tubular control arms and coilovers, while out back is a custom four-link setup with adjustable coilovers.

The interior features hand-stitched upholstery, a custom console, a B&M shifter, and race-type lap belts from RCI.

A Grant wheel and AutoMeter gauges were fitted. The five-digit odometer shows 9500 miles, which the seller states represents the mileage since installation of the current engine.

The original engine the car was built with was removed and replaced with a 350ci V8. It is topped by an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and a Holley Demon double-pumper carburetor. Tubular headers are linked to a dual exhaust system.

The seller tells us the Turbo 350 automatic was sourced from TCI, and the 90s Mustang GT rear end was narrowed and fitted with Moser axles.

Historical images show the build in progress.

The car is titled as a 1929 Ford using VIN A993552.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets New Hurricane 2.0-liter Turbo I4

The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee came to market for the 2022 model year, which means it’s about time for a mid-cycle refresh. For 2026, the Grand Cherokee has a simplified trim level hierarchy, updated styling, a new available 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and an all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine.

Jeep pared down the trim levels for the two-row Grand Cherokee to three: Laredo, Limited, and Summit, all of which have their own tiers. The three-row Grand Cherokee L shares the same trim levels, while the Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid is available in Limited, Summit, and Trailhawk forms. The base Laredo Grand Cherokee is powered by the carryover Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and comes equipped with new 18-inch wheels, chrome accents, and a variety of standard active and passive safety features. The Laredo X has the same engine, but adds upgrades such as a sunroof, heated steering wheel and seats, and more.

Moving up a rung to the Grand Cherokee Limited scores you standard Silver Silk exterior accents, leatherette upholstery, heated second-row seating, nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and ambient interior lighting. Opting for the Limited Altitude package adds darkened accents (including 20-inch black wheels) and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. The Limited Reserve is packed with niceties such as Nappa leather seats and matching door trim, ventilated front seats, digital rearview mirror, and an off-road camera.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit interior

As before, the Summit model is the peak of Grand Cherokee luxury. The cabin is furnished with Palermo leather upholstery, massaging front seats, Oak and Liquid Chrome accents, suede-like headliner, and 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. When the going gets tough, the Quadra-Trac II 4×4 system and air suspension can get the Grand Cherokee Summit going again.

All 2026 Grand Cherokee variants sport a restyled seven-slot grille, revised headlights, modified rear-end design, and new exterior trim finishes. Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue join the palette of available colors.

The most significant change to the 2026 Grand Cherokee is the all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 (a welcome replacement for the Pentastar V6, which felt dated and underwhelming in the 2022 Grand Cherokee L that I tested). According to Stellantis, it generates 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque—90 percent of which is available from 2,600 to 5,600 rpm. Thanks to a variable-geometry turbocharger and Turbulent Jet Ignition (which lights up a small amount of fuel in a pre-chamber above each cylinder to burn fuel more efficiently), the Hurricane can also return up to 529 miles of range.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Pricing for the updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup will be announced in the near future. You’ll be able to see and experience what those prices buy you when the new models roll into Jeep showrooms later this year.

Interesting Finds: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

We recently spotted a Chevrolet Corvette that’s special for a couple of reasons. Not only is this one a 1963 Stingray coupe with the one-year-only split rear window, but it was also built early in the ’63 production run. On top of all that, it was restored in the attractive factory configuration of Riverside Red over a red vinyl interior, which is equipped with an AM/FM radio and a tachometer. Under the hood is a 327ci V8 with 340 horses that are guided to the road through a Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual gearbox. One determined Corvette fan at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction took this legendary version of America’s Sports Car home with a winning bid of $173,800. 

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