Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this restored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible. A Camaro convertible is one thing, but one with the Rally Sport package? Peak GM! Powering this ragtop is a 327 four-barrel V-8 backed by a TH400 automatic transmission. Other features include front and rear spoilers, power front disc brakes, Rally wheels, fold-down rear seat, woodgrain trim, and more. Painted British Green with white convertible top over an Ivory interior, this stylish pony car comes from the selling dealer in Oregon with a clear title.
British Green was a mid-year introduction for the 1968 Camaro, one of three colors borrowed from the Corvette as part of a marketing push. It is complemented by a white convertible top. Other features include front and rear spoilers, hidden headlights (as part of the RS package), aftermarket Cowl Induction hood, chrome side mirrors, and black lower rockers. A set of 15-inch Rally wheels are fitted with staggered width radials — 215/60 up front, 265/50 out back.
The cabin features the Custom interior in Ivory, which was a mid-year running change from Parchment. Bucket seats sans console means the automatic transmission shifter is on the column, which is a configuration not often seen. Other features include woodgrain trim, three-spoke steering wheel with power steering, fold-down rear seats, and aftermarket AM/FM stereo with cassette player.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer with a gauge for fuel; aftermarket gauges, including an 8,000-rpm tachometer and an auxiliary cluster that shows the oil pressure, temperature, and voltage, reside under the dashboard. The odometer shows 797 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
Powering this Camaro is the reportedly numbers-matching 327 small-block with a four-barrel carburetor. The 275-horsepower V-8 also features aftermarket valve covers, headers, and air cleaner. Shifting is handled by a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.
The undercarriage consists of power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system.
The first-generation Camaro is one of the hobby’s most popular cars, yet green is one of its least-favorite colors. However, British Green is one of the best greens of the era and, combined with the white top and interior, makes this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible a standout. Is it any wonder that it’s our AutoHunter Spotlight? So, get your finances in order and bid soon because the auction for this Bow Tie pony car ends on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).
The early 1940s was a significant time for Buick. In one of its 1941 brochures, it stated, “We had in our 1940 car the most successful model in our history — and we had to beat it.” That led to a number of updates for 1941, the same year that the United States entered World War II. Our Pick of the Day is Buick’s way of showing that it wasn’t going to rest on its laurels. You can find this restored and award-winning 1941 Buick Special Sedanet listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
The 1941 Buick Special lineup gives us a great snapshot of how Buick improved upon its previous model. It used the classic strategy of “more” to make the ’41 Special larger, roomier, and more powerful. The new Specials were set on wider frames and were both longer and wider than their predecessors. Those increased dimensions resulted in more entry room, legroom, headroom, and even luggage space.
The standard power plant was the Fireball 248ci straight-eight, which produced 115 horsepower, an eight percent increase compared to 1940. Opting for “Compound Carburetion” (essentially dual carbs, the setup under the hood of this car) bumped that number up to 125.
If you watch certain old movies or TV shows, it’s easy to believe that cars from this era were visually dull because many of them shown on-screen are finished in boring colors and seem to lead ho-hum lives transporting bland people. That’s not the case here, though. It helps that this car has tasteful curves that lead toward a graceful, sloped rear end. There’s just the right amount of brightwork, including the dramatic C-shaped trim on the rear fender skirts. A restoration 3,167 miles ago added new life — and fresh Sequoia Cream paint — which makes this Buick even more of a head-turner.
You might imagine that the interior is furnished with a more subdued color of mohair or cloth, such as tan or beige. Wrong! The seats are covered in green pleated leather and flanked by door panels of the same color. Down below? Green carpet.
The ivory-colored steering wheel, wood-tone dash, and engine-turned dash trim add contrast and texture. What’s harder to see is that the wheel is connected to power steering, and the column-mounted shifter behind it controls a three-speed manual transmission.
What a wonderful combination, inside and out! No wonder this 1941 Buick Special Sedanet won the Senior National First Prize from the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) in 2014. Given its design and colors, it’s a trophy itself. You can proudly display it your garage for $48,500.
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is returning to the South Florida Fairgrounds for its second-longest-running event: the annual Palm Beach Auction, April 16-18, 2026. Since its debut in 2003, the Palm Beach Auction has evolved into the East Coast’s ultimate automotive lifestyle experience, blending high-octane bidding with family-friendly entertainment. The 2026 Palm Beach Select Preview is now live and features an exciting lineup of collectible vehicles. Its diverse offerings are designed to appeal to both first‑time buyers and seasoned collectors, reflecting the variety for which Barrett‑Jackson is known.
“Our first Palm Beach Auction in 2003 launched what has become a world-class tradition,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’ve created incredible moments here, selling coveted collectible vehicles, raising millions of dollars for charity and hosting a multitude of entertainment, sports and business icons. We look forward to bringing that Barrett-Jackson magic back to Florida this April. I invite everyone to check out our Select Preview to get a glimpse of the incredible collectible vehicles in the lineup for April.”
Dodge Thrill Rides at the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track.
The three-day event offers a variety of options in and around the auction arena. Beyond the block, guests can experience:
Thrill Rides at the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track: Buckle up and leave the daring driving to the pros! Experience tire-shredding, high-speed hot laps as professional drivers push late-model machines to the limit on our custom track.
Vibrant Lifestyle Marketplace: Shop offerings from luxury goods to automotive accessories and more.
Diverse Dining and EntertainmentZones: Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor food and beverage options, including the Barrett-Jackson Patio, while local bands and DJs perform throughout the weekend.
Secrets to a Showroom Shine: Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinics will be offered daily at 2 p.m.
Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge: Get in the running to win a new Dodge Charger Scat Pack or $100,000 in cash with the Perfect 12 Jackpot! Compete online at promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com from 8 a.m. until the final gavel falls.
Fun for the Whole Family: Children 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult, and student tickets are just $10.
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Techart GTstreet R
Collectible vehicles on the Select Preview include:
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Techart GTstreet R (preview) – Professionally converted to full GTstreet R specification; is number 4 of 10 built and only one allocated to the Americas; produces 850 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque through upgraded turbochargers, high-performance intercoolers, a performance exhaust system and precision ECU calibration.
1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Widebody Limited Edition (preview) – Officially licensed (No. 4 of 60); powered by a supercharged V-8 engine producing up to 882hp; includes authenticated signed photos from “Gone in 60 Seconds” cast members Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie.
1967 Shelby GT500 (preview) – Original-condition Shelby rarely driven and carefully housed; powered by a V-8 Police Interceptor engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 VIN 001 (preview) – The first ever produced at the Van Nuys plant; matching-numbers 400ci V-8 engine and loaded with nearly every 1969 option.
2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (preview) – Features 200 actual miles, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine and SportDesign carbon-fiber package.
2005 Porsche 911 GT3 (preview) – Powered by a 375hp naturally aspirated Mezger flat-six engine with a six-speed manual transaxle.
1972 Ford Bronco Custom SUV (preview) – Reimagined with a brand-new metal body and built on a Patriot Classic frame; powered by a Gen III 5.0-liter Coyote crate engine and 10-speed automatic transmission.
1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup (preview) – Finished in striking Pegasus Purple and Tequila Gold Candy paint; suspension is handled by a complete AccuAir e+ air-ride system.
1978 Ford Bronco (preview) – Reported to be all-original, retaining its factory components and functionality; 285 actual miles.
1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super Custom Pickup (preview) – Powered by a 350ci V-8 engine; Professional clearcoat finish in factory-correct black.
1985 Gentry Turbo Eagle Scarab Powerboat (preview) – APBA Superboat Class World Championship winner, piloted by actor and racer Don Johnson. Powered by three turbocharged V-8 engines rated at 1,200hp each with Mercury No. 6 sterndrives; 46-foot offshore racing hull; underwent a $1.3 million restoration completed in 2017.
Barrett-Jackson is inviting consignments for the April 16-18 Palm Beach Auction. Bidder registration is open with options that give full access to the action. Advance tickets are on sale now with special pricing for seniors, military and first responders. Student tickets are $10 and children 12 years of age and younger automatically receive complimentary admission. Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences hospitality packages are available and offer elevated access.
Barrett-Jackson will host its inaugural Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, June 25-27, 2026, and is returning to Nevada for its Las Vegas Auction Sept. 10-12, 2026, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
If you’re like me, one way in which you make sense of the world is by relating the things you see to cars. That’s what my series Car Connections is all about. I take three words from the Random Word Generator, which are often seemingly unrelated to automobiles, then find ways to link them to cars. This week’s words are legend, reluctance, and raw. How would you associate these words with cars? Tell us in the Comments section below.
Legend: “I Am Legend,” the 2007 movie in which Robert Neville (played by Will Smith) strives to find a cure to a virus that wiped out most of humanity (but also created mutant Darkseekers). It’s bleak, but at least there’s a cool car: an S197 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, which Neville uses to zoom around a desolate, overgrown Manhattan with his dog Sam. Crank up the volume to get an earful of supercharger whine from the video below.
BMW X4 M40i (Photo courtesy of BMW PressClub USA)
Reluctance: Back in 2017, BMW sent me an X4 M40i to review. I must admit that I was reluctant to tolerate the “Sports Activity Coupe” before I even drove it. I saw it as the answer to a question that nobody asked. My week behind the wheel completely changed my mind. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter I-6 was powerful and responsive, the eight-speed automatic was always in the right gear, the second row had a surprising amount of headroom despite the swoopy roofline, and there was plenty of cargo space in the rear.
2021 Ram 1500 TRX (Photo courtesy of Stellantis)
Raw: As in raw meat. I’m not a scientist, but I know dinosaurs ate plenty of that because they didn’t cook. When Ram introduced the supercharged Hemi-powered 1500 TRX (aka T-Rex) for the 2021 model year, it called the 702-horsepower high-performance pickup “the apex predator of the truck world,” a not-so-subtle jab at the Ford F-150 Raptor, which only offered 450 horsepower via the EcoBoost V-6. That eventually led to Ford introducing the Raptor R, which currently has a 720-horsepower, supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. Ram recently announced the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX, which is more potent than ever, cranking out 777 horsepower and 680 lb.-ft. of torque. In a way, dinosaurs still exist — and they’ve evolved (but they still can’t cook).
At SEMA, we met David Clark, who told us all about his 1974 Plymouth ’Cuda, aka “Hellfish.” This build dates back to 2017, when David bought two raffle tickets at the Mopar Heaven meet at the Texas Motor Speedway. After the event, David got a call saying he had won a Hellcat crate motor.
That kicked off a seven-year journey of planning, parts (which include a TREMEC five-speed manual, Wilwood brakes, and a Control Freak suspension), and setbacks. All of those ups and downs led to David accomplishing his goal: showing Hellfish in all its supercharged V8 glory at SEMA. Beating other Hellcats and a Hellcat Redeye at the drag strip was a nice bonus.
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“Living the dream.” Back when I worked for a marketing research firm in the 2010s, that was the response I got from my boss every time I asked him how he was doing. I was never sure if he was being sarcastic, or trying to fool me or even himself. Whatever the case was, I didn’t believe him, but I genuinely think Ryan Shaughnessy is living his dream — he’s the Ford Mustang Brand Manager.
I met up with Shaughnessy in the Ford area at WestWorld of Scottsdale during the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction. As people checked out the Mustang RTR and Mustang GTD models on display, we talked about Shaughnessy’s career path and the brand-new supercharged Dark Horse SC, which we told you all about last month. This particular one was VIN 001, which later crossed the block for $1.25 million, all of which benefited Breakthrough T1D, an organization dedicated to making “life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat Type 1 diabetes and its complications.” The new owner will get to spec their Dark Horse SC as they wish.
As a 2026-only Track Pack Special Edition, this Dark Horse SC was dressed in Shadow Black (the other available color is Oxford White) and equipped with the Carbon Exterior Package’s carbon fiber mirror caps and front and rear fascias, and Recaro Dinamica and leather seats with Solar Red accents, plus the 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters and shifter dial trim from the Mustang GTD. The Track Pack added carbon-fiber aero, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and carbon-fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R track tires.
Like many car enthusiasts, Shaughnessy became interested in the Mustang when he was a teenager. A kid in his neighborhood bought an S197 Mustang GT convertible, which led to Shaughnessy driving a Mustang of some sort whenever he could. He scored many more opportunities when he joined Ford in 2020. As the Mustang Product Marketing Manager, Shaughnessy worked with the design, engineering, and color and material teams as well as other departments on the Mustang Dark Horse SC, Mustang RTR, and every other future Mustang through 2031.
Shaughnessy also had a long-range vision for his career: His goal from the start was to become the Mustang Brand Manager. Several months ago, he went through an intense interview process for the position. One day, while he was vacation at the beach, his boss called to say, “I want to congratulate you. You did outstanding in the interview and you got the job.” Shaughnessy immediately pumped his fist in the air in celebration. The excitement hasn’t faded since then; he told me, “This is my dream job. I’m just grateful that I have the opportunity. Every morning, I wake up excited.”
Given that the Chevrolet Camaro is dead and there is currently no V-8 option for the Dodge Charger, I told Shaughnessy that it seems the Mustang is competing with itself. He looks at it differently. “I’d say that we’re upping our game and elevating our competition and taking it to Europe’s elite sports car competitors: Porsche, Mercedes-AMG GT — that’s who we’re going up against with the Dark Horse SC.”
With those rivals in mind, putting the Predator supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 — which you may remember from the S550 Shelby GT500 — under the hood of the Dark Horse SC was the logical choice. Official output figures and acceleration and track times aren’t out yet, but expect them to slot in between those of the 500-horsepower, Coyote V-8-powered Dark Horse and the GTD, which uses an 815-horse version of the SC’s engine.
Model lineups are interesting, but I was curious to know the SC’s position in the Mustang family. “This is like the ‘Bad Boy,’” Shaughnessy said, likening it to a rebellious brother. With the Dark Horse SC Track Pack Special Edition, “The goal was to make the most sinister, badass Dark Horse that we could,” which inspired the red calipers for the Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, fender badging, painted hood stripes, Solar Red seat accents, and red-outlined Dark Horse deck lid badging. The Predator engine definitely fits the image. According to Shaughnessy, “There’s something that happens when you hear this engine. It’s this sort of primal, visceral response that you get. It makes you want to get in the car and drive.”
The Dark Horse SC took countless hours of research, coordination, planning, configuring, and testing, but it was worth the effort. When it was finally a complete car with all of it gaps tightened and its badges on, Shaughnessy was stunned — but not speechless. “Literally, my jaw dropped and I said, ‘Holy ess’” (as a gentleman and a professional, he didn’t use the actual word. That’s okay because I knew exactly what he meant).
Judging by the constant flow of people around the SC, it was obvious that people were interested in it. Shaughnessy had already seen much more activity than I did, so I asked him for the most common response to the car. It isn’t a statement — it’s a question: “What is this?” Of course, many of the people at the auction recognized the SC and knew the available facts about it. But they and all the rest of us outside of Ford HQ don’t know what it’s like to drive. Shaughnessy told me that once people are able to get behind the wheel, they’ll be surprised by the SC’s driving characteristics, the quick shifting of its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the calibration of its MagneRide dampers, and the way it handles compared to previous high-performance Mustangs.
The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC will be in Ford showrooms this summer. If Shaughnessy gets one of his own, it’ll be in about a year and a half. First, he has to pay for a wedding and a house. In the meantime, he’ll enjoy his Race Red 2024 Mustang GT Premium Fastback. The job he always wanted, true love, a home, and a Mustang? Shaughnessy really is “living the dream.”
This 1937 Ford Five-Window coupe is a steel-bodied street rod that won the 1994 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Dubbed “AeroCoupe,” the car was built by Fred Warren and Tim Novick of Warren Motorsports in Ohio using a Hot Rods by Boyd chassis and an all-aluminum 406ci Hawk V8 built by John Buttera and Mr. Gasket. Central headlights are mounted behind the grille, and the body was modified with a chopped roof, an extended hood, rear-hinged doors, and recessed vertical taillights. Inside, beige leather upholstery is complemented by billet hardware and digital gauges, and other highlights of the build include a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission, a limited-slip differential, an independent coilover suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a stainless-steel dual exhaust system. The car graced the cover of Street Rodder magazine in September 1994 and received the Al Slonaker Memorial Award at the 1997 Grand National Roadster Show. Triple Holley Demon carburetors were added more recently in addition to Budnik 18” and 20” wheels. Work performed since the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2023 has involved overhauling the window regulators, installing front turn signal indicators, repairing the upholstery, and mounting new tires. This AeroCoupe is now offered at no reserve with its Ridler Award trophy, an Inglese eight-stack fuel injection system, recent service records, and an Ohio title.
Computer-aided design software was used to develop alterations of the factory steel bodywork. The roof was chopped and lengthened, the hood was extended, and the rear section was shortened, while removable engine side panels were fabricated along with a smoothed firewall. Vertical taillights with aluminum bezels are mounted in recesses along either side of the trunk lid. Shaved doors with electric poppers pivot on concealed rear hinges, and custom tinted glass was installed.
The body is finished in Electric Blue along with the chassis, which was fabricated at Hot Rods by Boyd. The car rides on an independent suspension with a 120” wheelbase, rack-and-pinion steering, tubular front control arms, a Jaguar-style multi-link rear setup, billet uprights, and adjustable coilovers all around.
A clyclopean headlight assembly is tucked behind the custom aluminum grille. Front indicators were added in preparation for the sale.
Budnik Gasser-G 18” front and 20” rear wheels were added in 2022, and 225/40 and 295/40 Nitto NT555 G2 tires were installed by the selling dealer. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs that are inboard-mounted out back. The booster is attached to a polished master cylinder below the floor.
The cabin is trimmed in beige leather, and bound square-weave carpets line the floors. The adjustable and reclining bucket seats have perforated inserts, and the billet steering wheel is complemented by the column, hardware, and pedal pads. Various controls are concealed behind a removable panel on the center console. Portions of the upholstery were repaired in preparation for the sale, and the power window regulators were cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted.
A two-spoke steering wheel was machined from billet aluminum. A digital instrument cluster above the windshield displays readouts for fuel level, voltage, speed, rpm, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The car does not have an odometer.
A fire extinguisher is mounted in the trunk, which is trimmed to complement the cabin.
The 406ci Hawk V8 was built by John Buttera in collaboration with Mr. Gasket and features aluminum construction, a Callies crankshaft, and Brodix cylinder heads. A bead-rolled aluminum panel added to the underside of the hood channels intake air from ahead of the radiator, which is equipped with an electric cooling fan.
A trio of Holley Demon carburetors top the engine, and ceramic-coated short-tube headers flow into a stainless-steel dual exhaust system.
The TH350 three-speed automatic transmission is paired with a limited-slip differential. The polished sump pans have body-color accents.
The Ridler Award trophy will accompany the car.
A color-keyed Inglese eight-stack fuel injection system is also included in the sale.
The vehicle is titled as 1937 Ford 5-Window Coupe using the VIN 183846886, which is consistent with a 1937 Ford Model 78. The Ohio title carries a “Non-Actual Warning: Odometer Discrepancy” brand.
It’s hard to believe, but the Fast and Furious franchise is 25 years old. The original 2001 film about an undercover cop infiltrating the street racing scene to nail a ring of truck hijackers led to nine increasingly over-the-top sequels as well as a spin-off, all of which grossed more than $7 billion. To celebrate this milestone, the Petersen Automotive Museum, in collaboration with Universal Pictures, is opening a new exhibit called “A Fast & Furious Legacy” on March 14.
Toyota Supra from “The Fast and the Furious” (Photo courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum)
If you can be in Los Angeles the day the exhibit opens, you and your fellow enthusiasts (or to put it in Dominic Toretto terms, your “family”) will start off in the Petersen Parking Garage, which will be “transformed into a Fast & Furious–style car show featuring enthusiast builds, iconic rides, and unforgettable machines across the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.”
Photo courtesy of IMDb
Are you more of a fan of “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift”? Check out the 2nd floor to get your JDM fix (no word on if attendees will have to walk on the left side of the aisles).
Inside the museum, you’ll find a showcase of cars from the movie franchise, hear from special guests and panelists, and “connect with the automotive family that lives life a quarter mile at a time.” You can even win an award if you display your car at the event (having a Spoon engine or NOS couldn’t hurt your chances). Petersen VIPs get access to the Penthouse, an exclusive swag bag, food options (perhaps something more gourmet than BBQ chicken and Coronas?), and other perks.
Photo courtesy of IMDb
Opening day General Admission tickets are $30 ($8 for Members) and include museum entry, an event poster, event badge, and bagels and coffee. For the full pricing breakdown, click here.
On a recent weekend, I saw a second-generation Plymouth Barracuda down the street. The owners were outside, so I was able to approach them and ask, “1967?” Indeed it was, but they did not know how to tell the other years. After reading this, you’ll have a better idea.
My friend Bob Harnsberger had a 1968 Barracuda in high school, and since then, it’s been my favorite of the three years. Sure, having experiences with a car helps rub in the preference, but it also forced me to learn the nuances among the model years. Let’s start with the 1967.
Notice the floating eggcrate grille with the prominent perimeter frame. That’s specifically a 1967 thing. Ditto the stripe that goes from the nose to the tail. It was available in white, black, red, blue, or copper.
Here’s the rear end. You may think the taillights for all three years look the same, but it is difficult to start describing the ‘67’s taillights without comparing them to subsequent years so, for now, just take note of how the horizontal panel bleeds into the taillights.
Let’s move on to 1968. The grille appears to share the same framing, but the texture is a series of fine vertical bars, almost looking like an electric shaver. For the taillights, notice how the rear no longer has a panel bleeding into the lenses. Also note how the brake lights are in the center, surrounded by a white lens that appears to wrap around the perimeter. If you can remember the lenses are white, then you’ll be fine identifying a ’68.
Nineteen sixty-eight was the year that the federal government required side-marker lights, and the Chrysler Corporation embraced them in style. In the case of the Barracuda, you’ll find round side-markers. In addition, the optional stripes appeared longitudinally between the wheels. They were available in white, black, red, “ledger” green, and light blue.
Ad for 1969 ‘Cuda
When it comes to available equipment, 1969 is the high-water mark for the Barracuda, but we’re focused on identifying traits. The grille experienced the biggest change among the three years — in fact, you may not have even realized the nose changed too. Whereas for 1967-1968 the grille looks like it forms an arrow as it moves to the center, the 1969’s cavity is reshaped in the center portion and no longer forms a proper point. The texture returned to an eggcrate affair that eschewed a frame, instead filling the cavity.
The taillights resemble the ‘67’s, but the center insert barely bleeds into the taillights. In fact, if you can imagine a 1969 Road Runner’s taillights (below), you can see how there’s a slight theme between the two. Additionally, red trim helps create a full-width taillight look for the Barracuda.
The mandated side-markers were now rectangular, almost seeming generic in comparison to the 1968’s. Optional, full-length sport stripes showed no engine displacement unless the car was equipped with the Formula S package (340 or 383) or the stand-alone 340 sans the Formula S. These decals were available in white, black, or red.
1969 Barracuda Formula S
Thanks to the success of the Road Runner, Plymouth applied the same low trim level persona to a new performance package called ‘Cuda. Unique to the package were black nonfunctional hood scoops, black hood stripes, and black lower-body longitudinal stripes.
Below is your key to comparing the 1967-1969 grilles and taillights (in ascending order). Click on each image to be taken to its respective ad on ClassicCars.com.
A remarkably preserved 1979 Pontiac Trans Am survivor is now being offered as the grand prize in a limited 60-day giveaway presented by Dream Giveaway, giving one lucky winner the chance to bring home an ultra-low-mile icon from the days of Pontiac excitement.
Showing just 10,000 documented original miles, this Solar Gold Trans Am stands as an authentic, unrestored time capsule from the height of the model’s popularity — and it could soon be parked in your garage. Click here to enter now.
Unlike restored or modified examples commonly seen today, this Trans Am remains exceptionally original and carefully preserved — a key factor fueling strong collector demand for survivor-grade vehicles.
Finished in its factory Solar Gold paint with a Camel Tan interior, this Trans Am reflects the unmistakable styling that defined Pontiac performance in the late 1970s. From its aggressive stance to its iconic T-Tops and Screamin’ Chicken hood decal, the car captures the era when the Trans Am was America’s most recognizable cruising machine.
According to the original window sticker, this Trans Am was delivered with a full complement of factory equipment, including:
6.6-liter V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Factory air conditioning
Limited-slip differential
Rally gauges with clock and tach
Power windows and door locks
Tilt steering wheel
Removable hatch roof panels
Rear deck spoiler
Cast aluminum wheels
Delco AM/FM 8-track stereo
With an original MSRP exceeding $9,000, the car represented a top-tier Trans Am when new — and remains highly desirable today. And the exciting news is that you can win this Trans Am and have it in your garage before summer cruising season even starts. Click here to enter now.
Limited Entry Window — Don’t Miss Out!
Low-mile survivor vehicles continue to gain momentum among collectors, and late-1970s Trans Ams — icons of American culture — remain especially sought after.
This giveaway presents a rare chance to own a preserved example that captures the spirit of Pontiac’s Smokey and the Bandit era.
The Trans Am Dream Giveaway runs now through April 9, 2026, with the winner scheduled to be drawn on April 22, 2026.
Enter nowfor your chance to win — and help support veterans’ and children’s charities with your entry. And for the lucky winner, there’s more good news: $15,000 toward federal prize taxes will be provided, making the win even sweeter.
