Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe. If you have ever wanted an iconic, affordable piece of automotive history, your chance has arrived.
This 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe is in the captivating hue of Acapulco Blue (code D) with chrome bumpers and rocker moldings. The seller states that under previous ownership, the exterior was refinished in its original color (code D), making it a true representation of its factory glory.
Powered by the reportedly original 289cid V8 engine mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, this Mustang delivers the authentic driving experience that enthusiasts crave. The engine bay features finned Edelbrock valve covers and an air cleaner.
The two-tone blue vinyl interior includes front bucket seats and a rear seat upholstered in dark blue and light blue. While retaining the original charm, this Mustang boasts several convenient features, including power steering, front disc brakes, and an Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo that brings modern-day entertainment to your classic ride. This Mustang features include manual windows, a floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter, and a three-spoke steering wheel with an aftermarket grip.
Whether you’re cruising through city streets or taking a leisurely drive along the open road, this Mustang ensures a smooth and enjoyable ride. Equipped with a factory independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle, it offers a perfect balance of handling and comfort. The 14-inch Mustang steel wheels are wrapped in 235/60R14 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
While the odometer reads 28,663 miles, the true mileage remains unknown.
The seller states that a safety inspection was recently completed, providing potential buyers with the assurance they need. This Mustang comes with a clear title from the selling dealer, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free ownership transfer.
The auction for this 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe ends on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)
Eyes widen when cars fetch six-figure prices at auction. Mouths drop when the bid reaches seven figures. Eight figures? Remarkable, and the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is one of only a few cars that has achieved such value. The last one to head for auction was in 2010, as the world was just starting to recover from the global financial crisis, and it still managed to sell for more than $30 million.
Jay Leno explains what the fuss is all about in the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The featured car is a Type 57SC Atlantic replica Leno has owned for 30 years. It has some authenticity, though, as it’s based on a Bugatti chassis and powered by a Bugatti engine.
Bugatti only built four of the delightfully swoopy coupes between 1936 and 1938 and they remain the crown jewels of Bugatti production cars. The models came to life when Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean, decided to modernize the company’s vehicle lineup.
Rather than building many different models, Bugatti decided to develop one car with different variants. The Type 57 bore the Galibier sedan, Stelvio convertible, Ventoux two-door sedan, and Atalante coupe. By 1940, Bugatti ended production of the model after producing 800 cars.
However, the Type 57SC Atlantic was different. Jean developed the car from the Aérolith prototype built in 1935, and used aluminum for the body. The exterior also featured rivets, which recalled the Atlantic prototype made from aviation materials. Jean decided to name the coupe the Atlantic in honor of his friend, Jean Mermoz, who never returned from a South Atlantic aviation journey in 1936.
The unique design featured an impossibly long hood that hid a 197-hp 3.3-liter inline-6. By this time horse-drawn carriages had been replaced by the Ford Model T, but 197 hp was unimaginable. The coupe could also clock a top speed in excess of 125 mph.
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
Of the four Bugatti 57SC Atlantics built, just three of these elegant models were sold to private customers. The first car (chassis no. 57374) was sold to British banker Victor Rothschild, and was the car that went to auction in 2010. The third car (chassis no. 57473) was delivered to Jacques Holzschuh of France. The car was later involved in a crash with a train that completely destroyed it, though it underwent a painstaking restoration, albeit with most of its parts being new. Despite modern technology and tools, the engine was lost. The fourth car (chassis no. 57591) was sold to R.B. Pope of Britain. Today, fashion designer Ralph Lauren owns it.
The second production model (chassis no. 57453) remains a mystery. The only example originally painted black, Jean Bugatti built the car for himself and lent it out to Bugatti racing drivers. Photos exist of the car for promotional materials, but there’s not a single record of the car after 1938. Bugatti believes it could have been sold to one of Jean’s racing friends. A more likely scenario, per the brand, is that the car was hidden as Germany invaded France during World War II. While it hasn’t been found to this day, the car served as inspiration for a modern successor in the form of the one-off La Voiture Noire.
Click on the video above for more details about the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic in general and Leno’s painstakingly built replica in particular.
On December 11, 1980, my life was forever altered when I watched the 2-hour pilot episode of Magnum, P.I. I was a 14-year-old kid in the 8th grade, already interested in cars but that show just grabbed me. The whole premise of the show was simply transformative to a 14-year-old; living in Hawaii essentially for free, solving crimes, having adventures with your best friends, all that was great but getting to drive that Ferrari 308 GTS every day made it seem perfect.
That show was my introduction to Ferrari’s cars. I had heard the name but did not really know what they looked like or represented. This was not helped by me living in Tucson, Arizona where a Ferrari was not the most common thing to see.
Now this is where it gets interesting. A few months after I saw the Magnum pilot, I was at the B. Dalton bookstore in Park Mall and found a book called The Illustrated Ferrari Buyers Guide. The price on the book was about $10, and I was able to get my mom to buy it for me.
This book became my bible and I took it with me everywhere, reading and rereading about the different models. I still own the book.
A few weeks later, my friend Tim Furrier saw me with the book and asked me what I thought of the cars. I told him that I thought they were amazing. His comment was, “Come to my house after school I want you to see something.”
After school that day we got to Tim’s house and he took me to his parents garage. He opened the garage and in front of me was a Ferrari 308 GT4. It was the first Ferrari I saw in person. I was stunned.
His dad let me sit in it, and we even got a ride in the car. It was a life changing moment.
About a week later I was walking back home from the bus stop and noticed a guy in his front drive with a car on a jack. The car was a 308 GTSi and it had a flat tire. I went over and asked if I could help out. He let me remove a few big nuts while he got the spare out of the front of the car. Together we got the tire back on the car and he asked if I wanted a ride home. It was 1981, I lived in a very safe gated neighborhood, and it was a Ferrari, so of course I said yes. We took the top off the car and drove me to my house, taking the longest route possible. It was the kind of ride you give to a 14-year-old car crazy person. I never got his name but remain forever grateful for the experience, one which changed my life even more than the ride with Tim’s dad.
Back to our Pick of the Day. It is an exact duplicate of the car I changed that tire on, and the car that was my first love in the entire world of cars, a 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi in Rosso Corsa paint with a tan leather interior.
Now while this may start an argument, I maintain that the Ferrari 308 GTS is the single most important car in the history of the company. I know that sounds crazy, but the 308 made more people aware of the Ferrari brand for the first time than any other single model. Before debuting on Magnum alongside Tom Selleck, many average people were not even aware that Ferrari was a car company. It is the car that kickstarted the company as a desirable and iconic brand to the average American and everything that came afterwards built on that weekly TV appearance.
The 308 GTSi here is described as a two-owner from new example that has covered a total of only 11,654 original documented miles. They add that it has never been in an accident, has a complete service history and its original window sticker, tool roll, and manuals.
This car is the mirror of the car in Magnum, P.I. and looks to be as close you can get to buying a brand new 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
I have owned a 308 GTS and still feel a bit like an idiot for selling it. At 6’4” tall, I just did not fit comfortably in the car, even after having it modified in the same way that the film crew modified the car for Tom Selleck. I should have just driven it with the top off all the time like he did and kept it. Oh well, maybe I’ll get another.
The downside of selling mine is that the prices have gone up on the 308 series cars, though not as much as Porsche 911s of the same era. At the asking price of $89,000 I honestly feel that this car is a solid and market correct opportunity. Yes, it has the wrong shift knob and the shift lever has been extended. I would just spend the $500 dollars to return it back to original and not be worried about it.
People who claim to be Ferrari experts will tell you that the original 2-valve injected 308 GTSi is slow. Seriously?!? Any car of this era is slow when compared to practically any modern car, including a V6 Toyota Camry. You buy a car like this because of what it is and not what it isn’t. What this 308 represents is the car that the rest of the brand has been built on. It is a stylish, iconic, and fun car to drive and much more exclusive and interesting than, say, a Porsche 911SC. Magnum drove one on his adventures and the opportunity to capture that era of the 1980s happens every time you drive this car. This is a truly amazing sounding example and well worth a look.
Yes the 308 GTS is still my favorite car. I definitely need another.
The Toyota Camry became “America’s favorite sedan” a long time ago, much to the chagrin of automotive patriots from North America. The Camry continues to play that role despite the proliferation of SUVs doing their darndest to unseat this perennial. While many Detroit companies seem to have phased out most of their competing sedans, the Camry continues to plug along.
So how well does the Camry plug along? The ClassicCars.com Journal staff tested a 2023 Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade sedan to observe the state-of-the-art of suburban transportation.
Overview
Those days of Camry DX, LE, and SE are long-gone. Today we have thirteen Camry models. They start with the $26,320 Camry LE and then continue with the following:
$28,655 LE Hybrid
$27,860 SE
$28,860 SE Nightshade
$30,190 SE Hybrid
$31,190 SE Hybrid Nightshade
$31,070 XLE
$33,545 XLE Hybrid
$36,195 XLE V6
$31,620 XSE
$34,095 XSE Hybrid
$36,745 XSE V6
$33,385 TRD
Exterior
When the current-generation Camry debuted for 2018, it was somewhat of a revelation because Camrys of the past had been so deliberately milquetoast. Though styling is obviously in the eye of the beholder, the new Camry certainly came off appearing much sportier than it had done in the past. Within the Camry series, different trim levels may feature different styling (especially up front), with some appearing more polarizing than others. In the case of our Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade, it features a “black front grille with sport mesh insert” complemented by black side mirrors, window trim, and badging. Nineteen-inch bronze alloy wheels set it off the Reservoir Blue nicely. Other trim levels feature more of a massive “chin” that the SE, XSE, and TRD manage to avoid. Perhaps the typical Camry target market will not care, but we may have a different opinion: the schnoz can also be polarizing depending on trim level, with some invoking the look that Acura was criticized for a decade ago.
Drivetrain
Camry hybrids are powered by a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force DOHC four-cylinder with dual variable valve timing that offers 176 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. With assistance from a 650V hybrid system, combined horsepower becomes 208. Considering today’s Camry serves a purpose no different than a four-door Plymouth Valiant from several generations ago, the performance of the Camry is somewhat of a revelation: 0-60 in the low sevens and quarter-mile ETs in under 16 seconds. To contrast, a Valiant with the Slant Six would get to 60 in almost the same time as the Camry’s ET. The performance available from your average, contemporary four-door sedan (hybrid or otherwise) is quite astounding though, according to the buff books, the Camry hybrid isn’t as hot as other vehicles in its class. Nonetheless, it doesn’t suffer because of it.
Economy
Even though this isn’t a Prius, the Camry hybrid may appear to be a more impressive vehicle, all things being equal. The amount of comfort available due to its size belies the fact that it’s federally rated at 44 mpg city/47 highway/46 combined. While that’s about 10 mpg less than the Prius, the Camry is much more car without compromise. We ourselves achieved 45 mpg in mixed driving. And remember that Valiant? It could only achieve half the mpg at best. For those stats alone, we absolutely adore the Camry and the technology that has driven it to this point.
Interior
Our SE Hybrid Nightshade was furnished with Sport SofTex-trimmed front seats with fabric inserts. It’s a durable imitation leather that appears across the Toyota spectrum, but it lacks a luxurious look and feel. On the SE Hybrid Nightshade, the driver-side seat is power-operated and includes lumbar support; the passenger makes do with manual controls that is just fine with us. Otherwise, our Camry came with most of the conveniences you’d expect in a modern sedan, such as remote keyless entry system, push-button start, USB-C port, dual-zone climate control and, typical for modern cars, a busy, 4.2-inch multi-function display between the speedometer and tachometer. We do like the knobs used for volume and tuning and, of course, if you prefer buttons, you have the steering wheel to adjust volume and a whole bunch of other things. The infotainment system is straightforward and not too difficult to pair with your phone, especially for those adept at setting the clock on a VCR.
Drive
Driving the Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade is a benign experience. It does everything you demand and does it while serving up stellar fuel economy. If the Camry was a rental car, there would be no doubt it would be the best rental car in the world. You can depend on its competency like no other — something we wish we could say about most things in life. You need to make a fast turn? The Camry will do it with aplomb. The experience won’t be like a Supra’s but, as a testament to modern transportation devices, the Camry will handle what you put it up against. It’s an out of sight/out of mind experience, like an extension of your being combined with reliability that has been a Camry trademark since it unseated the Ford Taurus as America’s favorite sedan (though there’s been that pesky Honda Accord on occasion). In some ways, the Camry is the anti-SUV because it offers all the spaciousness and utility most need while offering enough interior and ride comfort so you can enjoy your podcast with a minimum of fuss. Like many modern cars, there are several gimmicky driving modes: Normal, Sport, Eco, and EV. Each setting offers a selection of shift points and electric motor cut-offs that will affect acceleration and economy. Considering the more economy-minded settings can be lazy in hilly country, we can appreciate this feature in opportune moments. However, it would not surprise us that thx x e average Camry drive keeps it on one setting and has forgotten about it.
The 2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade reminds me of how one magazine characterized the Camaro in 1968: it tries to be all things to all people. The Camaro was criticized because, while it aimed to please a large segment of the population, it seemed to excel at nothing because it wasn’t focused. In comparison, the Camry doesn’t suffer from trying too hard. On the contrary, it seems more adept at checking all the boxes and being competent at everything — not quite the teacher’s pet, but one that will always be in the teacher’s good graces if given the occasional apple. For this, we have great respect for the Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade, as we have no bones to pick with its efficiency. However, as folks who aren’t quite the Camry’s target market, we are left wanting more: we would love better styling, sharper handling, a more upscale interior (which can be faked quite easily, as Mazda has proven) and, perhaps, better acceleration to be more competitive with other hybrids in the market (though the seat of our collective pants has no issues). None of these things truly matter at this point considering Toyota is preparing the next-generation Camry for 2024. If the latest offerings from Toyota are any hint, such as the GR Corolla, GR86 coupe, or even the I-hate-to-say-it-but-the-new-Prius-is-almost-stunning Prius, we may even be excited with what Mr. and Mrs. America will be able to drive next.
One of the most coveted of all fifth-generation Corvettes was the high-performance Z06 model. Here’s a chance at owning one in a stealthy black finish with only 75,000 miles on the odometer.
“You are viewing a very nice Z06 that is an excellent driver,” the listing begins. “The car has 75k well cared-for miles and [I have] owned for the last three years. Runs and drives like new.”
The fifth-generation Corvette sport car initially came to market for the 1997 model year using all-new exterior styling on the General Motors Y-body platform. In the interest of optimizing strength while minimizing weight, most of the body was assembled from a type of fiberglass called sheet molded composite (SMC).
A high-performance C5 Corvette was introduced in 2001 and named the Z06. The heart this beast was its LS6 motor, which was essentially a tuned 5.7-liter LS1. Output was initially rated at 385 horsepower and was soon ramped up to 405 horsepower starting in 2002. The only available transmission for the Z06 was a six-speed manual throughout the production run.
There are a few visual things that make the Z06 stand out from other Corvettes. One is the fixed-roof coupe (FRC) body style which is a contrast to the traditional glass hatchback. Another noteworthy design cue is the brake ducts which are just forward of the rear wheel on either side.
The interior cockpit of this ‘vette has an eye-catching two-tone red and black leather motif. The seller states that a short shifter has been added but the rest appears factory-original. The digital odometer shows just 75,343 miles on this 20-year-old car, and the listing doesn’t discuss much about maintenance history other than the fact that the Bridgestone Potenza tires are newer.
The 405-horsepower version of the Z06 achieved zero-to-60 acceleration in 3.9 seconds and it was recorded as completing a quarter-mile drag race in 11.9 seconds. Those are significant numbers for any performance car – and that is precisely why so many Z5 Z06 models were heavily tracked and abused over the years. This black beauty remains unmodified and was clearly enthusiast-owned.
“A very nice car to drive and enjoy. Lots of performance at an affordable price,” the listing concludes.
There were few decades in the auto industry that were as instrumental as the 1970s and ’80s. Both decades were periods when the automotive landscape completely changed. Vehicle design transitioned from oversized land yachts to manageable fuel-efficient cars. Japanese automakers also made massive progress in America during this period and continue to dominate today. The amount of technological advancement that car fans witnessed during the 1970s and ’80s paved the way for an automotive revolution.
Many if not most enthusiasts look down upon this era, yet it was one of the most underrated in history. Some cars were critically panned but still offered great performance. GM also had its share of unique sleeper cars during this era, as did Ford. The turbocharger was becoming a more viable option for offering great amounts of power from small engines. The traditional V8 was no longer the only way that automakers squeezed performance out of a car. During the era, several cars flew under the radar, so we looked at the ultimate sleeper cars of the ’70s and ’80s that you might know about. Check them out right here.
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1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Who could forget about the 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T? Well, at the time, everyone did. But that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t one of the most underrated sleepers of all time. There were under 1000 of these models that made it to production. The Aspen R/T shared a platform with the Plymouth Volare of the same period. The 318 V8 that came under the hood wasn’t a bad engine to start with, and the styling wasn’t bad either (via Hot Cars).
Photo Credit: Dodge
The interesting thing about the Aspen R/T was the fact that it was a lightweight car. Most domestic vehicles from the ’70s were still quite large and in charge. Chrysler went the other way with these models in an effort to appeal to value-oriented shoppers. The Aspen R/T is one of the rarest MOPAR models on the road and is a definite sleeper from this era.
Smart drivers know that car collecting is not just a hobby but also a lucrative business. When you’re talking legendary muscle cars, some models can be worth more than a million dollars. This clearly means that investing in and restoring cars like these can be a sound financial decision.
However, before looking for the next restoration candidate or barn finds, drivers have to know which cars are worth investing in. Even though the car is old and looks cool, that doesn’t mean it will still attract bidders at auction. Some muscle cars were less popular and have very few fans today. So, we’ll save you some time by listing the models that are simply not worth the investment and effort here.
Photo Credit: Hemmings
1974 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac downsized the once-mighty GTO from a separate model to a trim line option only for the 1974 Pontiac Ventura. It was sad to see the once-glorious muscle car downgraded to just a trim level. They slapped some decals on an economy model and added a 5.7-liter V8 engine that delivered only 200 hp (via Net Car Show).
Pontiac experienced slow sales for the GTO line for a few years. Despite the relative success of the smaller Trans Am/Firebird line, the GTO line wasn’t popular enough to justify investing in a separate model. Most people considered the 1974 GTO a pathetic attempt to recapture the former glory of the GTO. However, the auto market didn’t fall for this cheap trick.
The Chrysler Corporation is one of the big three automakers, even if it doesn’t go by that name anymore. The automaker has built some of the fastest cars that ever hit the road. Without these cars from Chrysler, we wouldn’t have cars like the Plymouth Superbird, the Dodge Demon, or the Charger. The company was also responsible for bringing us vehicles like the Roadrunner and even the Dodge Viper. Many cars came out of Chrysler that were insanely powerful and became instant classics.
MOPAR has left an indelible mark on the automotive industry, and there aren’t a lot of as iconic automakers. Some cars from the Chrysler Corporation broke the mold in terms of power and handling. These were true legends that redefined what a modern sports car was. Then other offerings were less than satisfactory. We looked at the most insanely powered cars that ever came from Chrysler and Dodge, and true car fans will remember them fondly. Let’s get started.
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Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX isn’t the first nameplate that comes to mind when you think of horsepower, but it still offered quite a bit. It was a performance car sold during the ’60s. The GTX had a lot to offer and under the hood, it packed a punch. Even though the car only weighed 4000lbs it felt a whole lot sturdier than it was, and the affordable price tag of $3,800.00 made it attainable for the average gearhead. Plymouth was the value-oriented brand in the Chrysler portfolio so a car like the GTX made perfect sense for the brand (via Hagerty).
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The 383 CU V8 was one of the most powerful engines to come out of Chrysler. The performance of the engine was revered by even the most discerning hot rod enthusiasts of the period. The groundbreaking performance of the car was enough to catapult it to popularity. Again, this is not the first car that comes to mind when you think about performance, but with the bulletproof engineering and stylish exterior, it was a pleasant mix.
Nathen McEown’s full custom 1971 Chevy C10 is definitely an eye catcher among the custom trucks sitting around the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas for the 1st Annual Classic Truck Throwdown. The Classic Truck Throwdown hosted 1998 and older classic trucks, to think ’98 is considered classic, that only reminds me how old we […]
The iconic Chevrolet Corvette turns 70 this year. Over the years, Chevrolet produced eight distinct generations of the Vette, and all eight left big marks on the auto industry. Also, since the Corvette featured engines and components from Chevrolet’s general lineup, it was also often used as the basis for numerous conversions and aftermarket versions. The list of companies that produced special body parts for Corvette is endless. Yet in some cases, those companies went a step further and produced their own creations based on the Corvette platform.
From the early 1960s until today, the Corvette was used as a platform for creations that went beyond only cosmetic change. Innovative car builders made the Corvette faster, cooler, more interesting, or just different, and today, we pay our respects to those industry mavericks. We found the most prominent sports cars that used the Corvette chassis and engines as a basis, so check out these cars right here.
Photo Credit: Italdesign
Italdesign Moray
In the early 2000s, the famous Italian design house Italdesign presented the Moray. It was a fully-functional Corvette with a unique design and a strange canopy-style opening roof. Inspired by the Mako Shark concepts of the ’60s, Italian designers wanted to make a new Corvette resembling a sea predator (via Italdesign).
Photo Credit: Italdesign
Even though there were rumors of the limited production run, only two cars left the factory. The Moray was the C5 model with a 400 hp V8 engine and automatic transmission. Some say that Chevrolet stopped the development of the Moray not to interfere with the presentation of the all-new C6 Corvette a year later.
