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Currently listed on AutoHunter is this tastefully modified 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Power comes from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s also chock full of options and features such as power sunroof, navigation, hi-po engine modifications, and more. Finished in a matte black wrap over a matching leather interior, this blown Caddy is offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.

The exterior consists of a matte black wrap covering the original black hue. Other exterior features include rear spoiler with integrated rear brake light, tinted taillights, dual gloss black side mirrors, and “V” banners on the doors and trunklid. A set of black 20-inch KMC wheels are wrapped in staggered-width radials— 245/40 Atlander XSport-86 (front) and 275/35 Venom Power Ragnarok GTS (rear). Note the yellow brake calipers!

The cabin features black leather with power Recaro buckets up front. Other features include power windows and locks, dual-zone climate control system, factory stereo (AM/FM with navigation plus SiriusXM and Bluetooth compatibility), and more.

Instrumentation includes a 200-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the boost pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel. The odometer currently shows 83,315 miles, which is in line with the most recent CARFAX reading from February 2023.

Glance at the engine bay and you’ll find an “LSA,” a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that has been dyno-rated at 665 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. Helping achieve that power is a PDS Stage 2 camshaft , RPM Motorsport five-inch intake, King Engine main and rod bearings, LSA 2.55 pulley kit, two-inch primary headers, and more. All that power is harnessed by a six-speed automatic.

The undercarriage features power four-wheel disc brakes with slotted rotors, Valvetronic three-inch dual exhaust system, and 525 auxiliary fuel pump in-tank.

Our AutoHunter Spotlight, this 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, is not for blue-haired Cadillac folks—it’s for you driving fans, whether you’re a devotee of the Great American V8 or perhaps an enthusiast hung up on the triumvirate of Teutons and pining for something more distinctive (speaking of distinctive, is there a more distinctive roofline than this car’s?). With only 3,224 built, the CTS-V’s rarity only adds to its collectability. Would be a shame to miss this one, right? Mark this on your calendar because once 12:00 p.m. (MST) approaches on Friday, November 7, 2025, this Caddy will be gone!

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The overlap in marketing activities for cars and soft drink companies has happened a lot over the years. Coca-Cola has had a longstanding relationship with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), and NASCAR helped promote an iced tea brand called Liquid Death. Back in the 1990s, Ford and Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. collaborated on a similar project.

The Pick of the Day is a 1990 Ford Mustang “7-Up” special-edition convertible listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Elko, Nevada.

“It has 19,659 original verified miles and is bone stock down to the original Gatorback tires,” the listing begins. “Everything works as it should and it is in very good, original condition.” The seller, who has owned the car for ten years, says the car was originally from Indiana but spent the majority of its life on the west coast.

From 1979-93, the Mustang rode on the Fox platform, and it evolved through a variety of different trim levels and mid-cycle refreshes throughout that time frame. The 7-Up Edition of the Fox-body Mustang was a limited-production convertible produced for 1990 as part of a soft drink promotion during the NCAA basketball finals. All ~4,100 units produced were LX-trim examples in Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic (color code PA) featuring body-colored trim for the front fascia, moldings, and mirrors. The interiors were upholstered in white leather, and the driver seat had a power-adjustable lumbar support.

All 7-Up cars shared a similarity under the hood: they were powered by a high-output 5.0-liter V8 that was rated at 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. This low-mileage example comes with a four-speed automatic transmission—a five-speed manual was also offered, although in lower production numbers. Cosmetically, this car looks incredible for being 35 years old. The seller says that the body has a few minor scratches, but the car shines up and looks great. “There is no rust that I have found anywhere on the car,” the seller says.

Included in the listing is a copy of the Marti Report, which says the car was built on March 19, 1990, and originally delivered to Elmwood Ford in Elwood, Indiana. It was optioned from the factory with power windows, Traction-Lok rear axle, cruise control, premium sound system, and the Visibility Light Group.

“I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it anywhere, except for the original tires, which should be replaced if you plan to drive it any significant distance,” the list concludes.

Thirsty for a low-mileage pony car with a special story? The asking price is $20,000.

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Las Vegas is lovely this time of year. It’s the site of the 2025 SEMA Show, where you can see acres of modified vehicles and aftermarket parts (you will be able to see our coverage of the event right here on The ClassicCars.com Journal). Vegas is also where TVR Garage opened a showroom for its restored TVR sports cars.

In 2023, Andi Hughes and Gavin Bristow founded TVR Garage in Arizona as a one-stop shop for importing, selling, and servicing the unusual performance cars from Blackpool, England. The same year, TVR Garage officially launched at Monterey Car Week. Given that many TVRs of the 1990s and 2000s were never (officially) offered in the U.S., TVR Garage specializes in models that are at least 25 years old, qualifying them to be brought to our shores. One of those, a 2001 Tuscan S with a 390-horsepower “Speed Six” 4.0-liter I6, recently appeared on Jay Leno’s Garage. TVR Garage partnered with sport and luxury brand specialist CarWiz to open its newly remodeled 15,000-square-foot showroom near the Las Vegas Strip.

Hughes says, “Blackpool, a town known for its entertainment, what more appropriate place to home TVR Garage than Las Vegas, the essence of entertainment. Having a shop window only 10 minutes from the Strip affords us the perfect location to serve the local car community, while simultaneously providing access to the 40 million visitors to Las Vegas per annum.”

If you make it out to the TVR Garage showroom, you’ll see a restored Tuscan and perhaps other models. You can even take the Tuscan for a test drive through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. In the spirit of Las Vegas, we’re betting that you’ll enjoy the experience.

The unloved sometimes have history on their side—witness Henri Rousseau, a man whose paintings elicited ridicule from the more snobbish of the art elite, yet his work is much more appreciated today. There are cars that have garnered deserved attention well after their debut, but what about the ones that continue to languish in obscurity? The 1974 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Sundance is one of those cars.

When Plymouth redesigned its B-body platform for 1971, it created two separate versions depending on the number of doors. For the two-doors, a sleek coupe distinguished itself from four-doors, rather than just being the same body with two fewer doors. With the Belvedere now relegated to history, the coupe began with the Satellite (the only one with a fixed rear quarter window), Satellite Sebring, and Satellite Sebring Plus, plus Road Runner and GTX. Satellite Sebring was the bread and butter of the mid-size two-doors.

For 1973, Plymouth restyled the Satellite two-door, which included updated regulation front bumper, to be joined by regulation rear bumper the following year. Though arguably less distinctive, the mid-size Plymouth two-door remained popular—even the Road Runner’s sales were respectable.

As was not uncommon for the time, Plymouth introduced a special spring promotion to help kick sales up a notch. Called the Sundance (option code A77), this specially-trimmed Satellite Sebring featured your choice of Aztec Gold metallic or Spinnaker White paint with a canopy vinyl top. Special exterior trim included an intricate, two-tone orange stripe that followed the same route (“up-and-over”) as the Road Runner’s, plus unique orange grille detail, and Sundance sunbursts on the front hood panel, C-pillar, and decklid. Capping it all off was a set of “Premier” wheel covers, which were also available for other Satellites.

Inside, a very 1970s white vinyl bench seat with yellow gold/white/black cloth and matching door panels. Black shag carpeting covered the floor and adorned the seatbacks and door lower panels.

There’s not much official information from Chrysler, but several websites seem to think only 300 built—I suspect someone speculated and other sites parroted the unverified claim. As a spring promotion, I suspect many more were built, especially considering how many can be found online.

Special thanks to Adrian Clements for the tip. You can check out some of his spectacular videos here.

I’m pretty far removed from TikTok since I keep my social media activity limited to just Instagram and a bit of Facebook, but one of the latest trending crazes among young people has to do with the number 67. Featured on AutoHunter is this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom Convertible. It is being sold by a dealer in Lynnwood, Washington, with the auction ending on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:45 a.m. (MST).

“Six-seven” is everywhere in pop-culture these days and, from what I can tell (I’m just a Millennial trying to stay relevant here), it is just a nonsensical phrase. Anyway, 67 was a pretty cool number I suppose, at least when it came to muscle cars. Let’s discuss that instead.

Model year 1967 was the finale for the Chevelle’s first generation, which had its beginnings in 1964. Even though the next Chevelle was on the horizon for 1968, Chevrolet kept things interesting and changed things up a bit. In light of that, the 1967 models received a new grille, taillights, and features and options (like available front disc brakes and standard 14-inch wheels). In addition, that year saw the introduction of safety features like a dual master cylinder brake system and a collapsible steering column.

In advertising, Chevrolet promoted the fact that the Chevelle appealed to both men and women: “Buy yourself a roomy car. Buy your wife a nimble car. Buy one Quick-Size Chevelle!” These days, automakers probably shy away from generalizing buyer preferences according to gender, but it’s interesting to see what kinds of marketing ideas were cooked up inside GM board rooms.

According to the trim tag, this car’s original color was Sierra Fawn with a white convertible top. Assembly took place the third week of October 1966 (happy 59th birthday!) in Baltimore. Many changes have taken place since then—during restoration, the color was changed to Daytona Yellow with a black convertible top. Exterior features include Super Sport and SS 396 badging, driver side mirror, and Rally wheels. The upholstery inside the cabin was changed from the original Medium Gold to black.

A muscle car isn’t complete without a strong powerplant. This one comes with a professionally-built 396ci V8 mated to a Muncie manual transmission and a 12-bolt Positraction rear end. The odometer shows 2,214 miles, but the title reads mileage-exempt.

The kids on your street will go nuts when they hear you bought a ’6-7. Here’s your chance to be the most popular person on the block!

The auction for this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom Convertible ends Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (MST).

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I am pretty sure that I have written this before, but I am going to say it again: the C4 Corvette is the single best deal on 1980-90 V8 sports cars on the planet. These cars represented a complete chassis-up redesign for the Corvette and, when new were, some of the highest-performing cars you could buy anywhere. The Pick of the Day is one of these cars, a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by at a dealer in Canton, Ohio.

The C4 was also a popular car for an odd group of enthusiasts: car thieves. So popular that 7 percent of first- and second-year C4s would end up stolen. It was such an issue that Chevrolet would introduce a new Vehicle Anti-Theft System as standard on all 1986 Corvettes.

C4 Corvettes were definitely high-performance cars in their era, routinely showing skidpad numbers of over 1.0g, the highest number of any street-legal car built at the time. In addition, the 1986 the Corvette both lost some weight and saw a horsepower increase to 240. This gave the 1986 Corvette 0-60 numbers of six seconds and a top speed of about 150 MPH.

This specific 1986 looks to be an absolute time capsule, having covered a total of only 13,000 from new. This Corvette also includes its original window sticker, build sheet, showroom brochure, glovebox books and manuals, postcard, and the original selling dealer keychain. 

Looking at the photos of this car, I saw no flaws with this cars paint or bodywork. The car wears its original Bright Red paint and, like all Corvettes, it looks great in this classic color. This is a one family-owned car from new, appearing like the very definition of a preservation car and looking like an example that will win awards at any Corvette show in which it enters.

The interior of this car looks to be just as nice as the exterior, with the red leather seats, door panels, carpets, and dash all as nice as they were when this car was new. The seller calls it a museum-quality example, and I agree with that assessment based on the photos provided. I also love the video game-style dash on earlier C4 Corvettes, and also think the two-spoke leather covered steering wheel is classic 1980s awesomeness. Having driven many of these cars, I will say that they may ride a bit rough due to the high-performance suspension, but those seats are incredibly comfortable.

The engine bay is more of the same, with a very clean engine under the super-cool clamshell hood. This is one of the few cars that almost looks cooler with the hood up than down. The owner looks to have used correct factory parts for anything the car might need, so it almost comes off as a brand-new car.

So, if after reading this, it sounds like I have a thing for the C4 Corvette, you are correct. I will again say what I said at the beginning of this Pick of the Day: these cars represent one of the best values in the market. This all-original and amazingly well preserved 1986 Corvette has an asking price of only $17,995, which is a tremendous value for the amount of car you get for the money.

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Enthusiasts can argue all they want about the role of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, but there’s one thing that’s indisputable: it’s the OG of muscle cars. You can note that Pontiac (if not other brands) were building performance cars before the GTO (and it would be a folly to deny them muscle car status), but the “Goat” is the one that transformed the market.

Herman Rainey owns this Tri-Power GTO. That means it is powered by a 389 originally rated at 348 horsepower. With the M20 wide-ratio four-speed, it is exactly the configuration that led to Ronny and the Daytonas waxing poetic about the GTO on vinyl, as well as me-too responses from the rest of Detroit.

Join Muscle Car Campy as he too waxes poetic about a simpler time when you drove cars, rather than cars driving you (as it seems to be today). And if you dig this video, be sure to check out other automotive shorts from Muscle Car Campy.

Cadillac has stood tall among the used cars of the 1970s, according to Consumer Guide. Could Chevrolet also be the recipient of good genes from General Motors? Or did the price gap between the two brands also mean there was a gap in performance and reliability?

It would make sense that Chevrolet’s ratings would be closer to Buick’s, as both brands shared several platforms. But enough speculation for now—let’s take a look at USA-1 and how its cars were viewed by the publication. Please note the CG rating scale of 5 being Excellent and 1 being Poor.

Chevrolet
“You probably should be thinking smaller in your car purchase now.”

• Camaro: “Camaro has one of the best performance and durability records of any car in its class, [but] when contrasted to all car lines … Camaro scores average or even a little below average on repair frequency.” CG rating: 2-3
• Chevelle/Malibu: “Pre-1978 Chevelles are very much middle-of-the-road cars in performance, comfort, and economy.” CG rating: 2-3
• Malibu (1978-80): “Not as good a buy for the money as the Ford Fairmont … but better than all other American rivals.” CG rating: 4
• Chevette: “Okay as a commuter car, but far from the best in class for all-around transportation.” CG rating: 4-5
• Citation: “Outstanding domestic small car … but early owner experience suggests problems with both manual and automatic transmissions.” CG rating: N/A
• Corvette: “Awful repair history, though few recalls, and wide variations in workmanship.” CG rating: 2-3
• Caprice/Impala/Bel Air: “The car is noted for a ride that is as good or better than that of any model in its price range [but] the car has a higher than average frequency-of-repair record.” CG rating: 2
• Impala/Caprice (1977-80): “Terrific repair record through 1979, with no black spots.” CG rating: 4-5
• Monte Carlo: “Consider a Chevelle instead.” CG rating: 3
• Monte Carlo (1978-80): “Monte Carlo for ’78 is certainly the best and least expensive of an impractical bunch.” CG rating: 3-4
• Monza: “An overweight compact in search of an engine that fits, the Chevrolet Monza is a car that should have been dropped before it was introduced.” CG rating: 3-4
• Nova: “We prefer Dodge Dart/Plymouth Valiant through 1974 … 1975 and later Novas are good economy cars.” CG rating: 1-3
• Vega: “From 1976 on, Chevrolet has had better luck with rustproofing and with the aluminum engine.” CG rating: 1-3

Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this customized 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible, which is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Highlights include an Eleanor-style body kit, power steering, and Baer power disc brakes. Finished in Wimbledon White with Vapor Silver stripes, and equipped with a gray power convertible top over a Dark Charcoal and Dove leather interior, this restomod is now offered by the selling dealer in Missouri with a clear title.

The body was fitted with a Meier Racing Eleanor-style body kit, then refinished in Wimbledon White with Vapor Silver stripes. The lighting has been upgraded with aftermarket headlights and fog lights, as well as Shelby-style sequential taillights. Additional modifications include hood pins, dual hood scoops, a power-operated gray convertible top with a folding plastic rear window, and a custom exhaust system with side pipes integrated into the body work.

Whoever customized this car didn’t leave out the wheels. The previous rollers were swapped out for a set of 17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with knock-off-style center caps and 235/45 front and 255/45 rear Nitto radials.

If some of the interior looks much newer than 1967, that’s because it is. The Dark Charcoal and Dove leather seats were sourced from a 2007 Ford Mustang California Special. Additional updates include an Ididit steering column with a wood-rimmed steering wheel connected to power steering, a JVC AM/FM/CD/USB radio, and a center console with a B&M short-throw manual shifter.

Even the instrumentation has been modernized. The Auto Meter gauges include a 140-mph GPS speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 38 miles, but this Mustang is mileage-exempt, according to its title.

Just like the seats, the engine was taken out of a much more modern Mustang. The 4.6-liter SOHC V8 came from a 2005 Mustang GT and was equipped with a Ford Racing computer, a dual-inlet K&N cold air intake, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. It sends its power to the road through a five-speed manual transmission and an aluminum driveshaft. Adjustable front coilovers and Baer power four-wheel disc brakes with slotted and drilled rotors help this horse get where it’s headed—and avoid the glue factory.

This is an interesting Mustang build, which combines 1960s and movie-inspired styling with power and parts from the S197 Mustang of the 2000s. If you like what you see, place your bid on this modified 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible right now. The auction ends on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

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Imagine it is 1984. Your high school parking lot is full of lame 1970s cars and a few remnants of a performance past. Then, the rich kid shows up in a Monte Carlo SS, and envy crept it. He even had a nice girl sitting shotgun, but you simply can’t take the car off your mind. It’s made an imprint, yet you never bought the object of your lust. Our Pick of the Day is that very car you never had a chance to own—this 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Sherman, Texas.

People like to complain about the 1980s, but where does that leave people like me—folks who came of age during this decade? I didn’t know any better that new cars were wheezing shells of their former selves, but it made no difference to me because new model years meant styling changes and redesigns. The first glimmer of hope appeared late in the 1983 model year with the L69 305, which was available for the Camaro Z/28.

Chevrolet also introduced a NASCAR homologation special at the same time, but for the mid-size Monte Carlo. Like most famous homologation specials before it (Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Road Runner Superbird), the brand-new Monte Carlo SS was developed to certify aerodynamic modifications for NASCAR. Though General Motors previously had sat out the heyday of NASCAR racing, the 1980s were a different story.

Only available in White or Dark Blue Metallic, with special White and Blue split-bench seats and door trim, the SS also came standard with a L69 305ci V8 (rated at 175 horsepower for the SS) with robust (for the time) 9.5:1 compression, four-barrel carburetor, TH350 three-speed automatic, F41 Sport Suspension, 3.42 performance axle, dual exhaust system, special 15×7 Rally wheels, P215/65-15 GT white-letter Goodyears, gauge package including tachometer, automatic transmission, rear spoiler, special SS stripes, special SS black moldings and grille, and sport mirrors.

Thanks to revised engine calibration, the 305 had a five-horsepower bump to 180 for 1984. An optional 3.73 gear helped make the Monte feel like classic muscle if you squinted and imagined. Standard transmission continued to be a TH350, but a four-speed TH200-4R including overdrive was optional later in the model year. Now there were three colors in the palette, with Silver Metallic being new. Wheels continued to be the same 15×7 Rallys with detail differences. Monte Carlo SS production jumped almost 20,000 units to 24,050 for 1984, its first full model year.

This White 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS features just 36,768 miles on the odometer. The Dark Blue split bench interior means the transmission shifter is on the column. Other features include power steering and front disc brakes (both standard), air conditioning (upgraded to R134a), 215/65R15 tires, power windows, cruise control tilt wheel, rear defroster and, most of all, clean CARFAX. Aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/CD player isn’t circa 1984, but you must have a Quiet Riot CD, no?

About that rich kid: you never saw him after graduation, but you did get the girl. Now’s your chance to get the car if you shell out $29,950.

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