I was the previous owner of a 1987 Buick Grand National; however, due to life’s circumstances, I was forced to sell it more than 20 years ago. I made a promise to myself that when I retired, I would be on the hunt for another one.
Fast-forward to last year, when I was about eight months out from retirement. After countless hours of hunting while bringing my wife, family and friends along with me through this classic car search journey, I came across this 1987 Buick Turbo T. The fact that I live in Hawaii and I found this vehicle in South Carolina is nothing short of a miracle. This rare, barn-kept find with unique options was well worth the wait.
– David K., Hawaii
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Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this restored 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe, which is powered by a 409ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Ember Red over a black vinyl interior, this Super Sport is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with a clear title.
The Ember Red exterior features chrome bumpers, bright trim, a driver-side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets.
Taking the place of the factory wheels is a set of 18-inch aftermarket rollers fitted with 235/40 (front) and 275/40 (rear) Falken Azenis FK510 radials. Behind the wheels are manual drum brakes.
The cabin is furnished with black vinyl front buckets and a rear bench, and a center console. Features include manual windows, power steering, lap belts, AM radio, locking glove box, and Hurst manual shifter.
Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, voltage, and water temperature. The odometer shows 90,655 miles, but this vehicle is mileage-exempt, according to its title.
Under the hood is a 409ci V8 equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and chrome valve covers. The big-block engine channels its power to the rear end through a four-speed manual transmission.
If you want to get your hands on this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe, bid on it now. The auction ends on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (MST).
These days, everyone’s in such a hurry. With a top speed of only about 65 miles per hour, our Pick of the Day is a classic car that will help you learn to enjoy the scenery and take things slowly for a change. This 1931 Ford Model A listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Spicewood, Texas.
“Some recent repairs completed, and it starts right up,” the listing says. “Purchased about three years ago from a classic car dealer.”
The Model A was a key vehicle for not just the Ford brand, but also for the automotive industry as a whole. It originally debuted in 1927 and marked a strong evolution in safety and equipment from its predecessor, the Model T. Some of those advancements included a more powerful 201ci inline-four, three-speed transmission (in place of the prior two-speed), four-wheel mechanical drum brakes, longer wheelbase, and a zippy top speed of 25 miles per hour faster than the Model T’s.
Indeed, it was a lot more car, and Ford worked hard to promote its merits. One of the magazine ads for the Model A said, “You will find new joy in motoring because you will have a new feeling of confidence and security. No matter how long the trip, or rough or devious the roadway, you know that your Ford will take you safely, comfortably, and speedily to the journey’s end.”
This clean Washington Blue roadster has a charming and classic look to it. The seller says that the car even has a period-correct “Ahooga” horn (here’s a YouTube demo of what that sounds like). Exterior features include chrome bumpers, black fenders, tan canvas top, radiator ornament, wire wheels, Firestone wide whitewall tires, rumble seat, and rear-mounted luggage with newer leather straps. I like how the taillights have the word “STOP” in them. That isn’t a feature we see in modern-day vehicles!
The cabin is a very simple space, upholstered in brown vinyl and equipped with just a few basic instruments. The odometer says 419 miles, although true mileage on the car is unknown. “Overall, in really good condition for a 94-year-old,” the seller says. “A blast to drive around, and could be close to show worthy.”
It’s fun to celebrate “newer” classics like vehicles from around the Y2K era, but it’s even more impressive to see a car that’s nearly 100 years old still out there racking up miles and turning heads. This Model A would be the star of any date night or cruise-in. Just don’t try getting on any high-speed interstates.
Suzuki, a renowned Japanese automaker, has built a global reputation for producing innovative and reliable vehicles. (showroomex.com) Despite this acclaim, several of its standout models have never been available in the United States. Various factors, including market preferences, regulatory challenges, and strategic decisions, have influenced Suzuki’s vehicle offerings in the U.S. market. Understanding these dynamics sheds light on why certain Suzuki cars, celebrated elsewhere, remain absent from American roads.
This ’34 Ford is a full-fendered, fiberglass-bodied coupe that is powered by a 350ci V8 equipped with a Weiand supercharger and linked to a three-speed automatic. It rides on staggered Mickey Thompson tires mounted on billet 18″ wheels and has a Mustang II-style front end, a four-link rear end, adjustable coilovers, and four-wheel discs. The red paintwork is contrasted by a flame job, and color-coordinated alligator-pattern upholstery covers the interior. Additional details include a B&M shifter, a billet steering wheel, a Sony stereo, power-adjustable bucket seats, and a console. Acquired by the current owner in 2018, this ’34 street rod is now offered by the seller on their behalf with a clean California title listing the car as a 1934 Ford.
The fiberglass body features a chopped three-window top, smoothed fenders, a molded roll pan, and red paintwork accented by outlined flames. The seller notes a repair on the roll pan.
The car rides on staggered Mickey Thompson tires mounted on billet 18″ wheels and has a Mustang II-style front end with rack-and-pinion steering and tubular control arms, a four-link rear end with a Panhard bar, adjustable coilovers, and four-wheel discs.
The power-adjustable bucket seats, center console, doors, and right side of the dashboard have red upholstery with alligator-style accents. A Sony stereo is mounted ahead of the B&M shifter.
The billet wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and AutoMeter gauges were used. The owner has driven ~350 of the ~2,100 miles indicated.
The 350ci V8 is topped by a Weiand supercharger, two Edelbrock carburetors, and a scoop. Tubular headers are linked to a side-exit dual exhaust system. MSD ignition and an aluminum radiator were also used.
The three-speed automatic is linked to a 10-bolt rear end with a Trick Flow cover.
Suzuki has long been celebrated for crafting vehicles that defy the stereotype that affordability equates to dullness. Models like the Swift Hybrid have been recognized for their blend of low cost and engaging performance, earning accolades such as Money Magazine’s Best-Value Small Car of 2025. (qsuzuki.com.au) Similarly, the Suzuki S-Presso, with its bold design and surprisingly spacious interior, offers a vibrant driving experience without breaking the bank. (auto.suzuki.com.ph) These examples underscore Suzuki’s commitment to delivering cars that are both economical and exciting to drive.
Fans of certain vehicles have had to wait a long time for them to return to the U.S. market. There were 25 years between the last and current generations of the Ford Bronco. Jeep took more than three decades to bring out a new Grand Wagoneer for the 2022 model year. Stateside Toyota Crown fans had it even worse: The automaker sold the sedan here from 1958 until 1972, but brought it back more than 50 years later as a high-riding, all-wheel-drive hybrid with available two-tone finishes.
As it eventually does with many of its models, Toyota added a Nightshade trim level to the Crown lineup last year. Based on the Limited, the Nightshade model comes standard with quad-LED headlights, a panoramic fixed-glass roof, leather seats with heating and ventilation in the first row and heat in the second row, 12.3-inch gauge and infotainment screens, and an 11-speaker JBL audio system. The Nightshade package consists of dark badging, mirror caps, window trim, and door handles, and matte black 21-inch wheels. The 2026 Crown Nightshade that my colleague Luke Lamendola and I tested separately had a starting price of $48,765 and – thanks to a lack of optional extras – an as-tested price of $49,900.
The word “hybrid” applies to the Crown Nightshade in a couple of major ways. One of the reasons people like crossovers and SUVs more than sedans is that they ride higher and provide a better view of the road ahead. The Crown is officially a sedan, but its Toyota GA-K platform-derived underpinnings make it nearly four inches taller than the Camry.
Of course, the Crown Nightshade is also a hybrid under the hood. Its 2.5-liter I4 joins forces with a pair of electric motors and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack to produce a total of 236 horsepower, which an eCVT and an all-wheel drive system with an on-demand rear electric motor delivers to the road. According to the EPA, the Crown Nightshade is capable of hitting 42 mpg in the city, 41 on the highway, and 41 combined. Acceleration was modest and noisy, but my test vehicle performed as advertised, returning 42.1 mpg across 360.2 miles.
The Crown Nightshade was not what it seemed to be at first glance. Its fast roofline made it appear to be a liftback along the lines of an Audi A7, but its rear glass stayed in place above the conventional rear trunk lid.
It was a similar situation inside. Given the Nightshade’s standard equipment, I wasn’t surprised that the first row was comfortable and convenient. Once again, the roofline was misleading: I thought its dramatic slope would significantly detract from second-row headroom, but I’m 5’10” and I had no issues sitting back there. Legroom was also abundant, giving the Crown Nightshade an unexpected touch of luxury. I felt like a VIP. It’s too bad that nobody in my family was authorized by Toyota to drive me around in it.
Perhaps I should’ve asked Luke to do that. Then again, maybe it’s a good thing that I didn’t. As you’ll learn in Luke’s full video review below, he enjoyed whipping the 2026 Toyota Crown Nightshade around.
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It’s difficult to be aDodge fan these days, but there is something called faith that keeps enthusiasts alive while they hold their collective breaths for a Hemi V8. It’s the same reason people follow a long-dead carpenter or a Chicago football team, but no one ever said following those things is difficult. Why is it different for a Dodge enthusiast?
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Perhaps because, despite the odds, Dodge was able to persevere into relevance. Both the Charger and Challenger were based on quasi-obsolete components (thanks—but no thanks—Mercedes-Benz!), yet sales were robust thanks to strong, cheeky marketing, giving a nod to the past with colors and features, and being instrumental in the horsepower wars the likes of America hadn’t seen since 1970. Dodge has been the American anti-hero, rubbing Yankee sensibility into the face of a global industry while playing the part of a lonely brand within a multinational automotive corporation.
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And then, it felt that America lost—not a war, but something even bigger. No more Hemi V8 sedans and coupes. None of the spirit that had brought us the Viper, revitalized Ram, Prowler, or (gulp) the PT Cruiser or Magnum. Globalism won, and it didn’t feel right. All that brand equity that made kids want a Dodge went down the drain. How’s that working for ya, Dodge?
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The good news is that Dodge will once again produce a Hemi Charger for 2026, but it will not be street-legal as it’s part of the serial Drag Pak racers for the drag strip. It is the first race car to be produced under the umbrella of the newly reestablished SRT Performance division, a promising development that aids in the faith. Officially, it’s known as the Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection, and it will be powered by a supercharged 354ci Hemi V8. For you folks who lived it (or those well-versed in muscle car history), Hustle Stuff was Dodge’s branding of “in-house aftermarket equipment” for folks who wanted to modify their cars for drag racing, from the lowly 198ci “Slant Six” to the 426 Hemi.
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The new Hustle Stuff drag car is constructed “with select carbon-fiber components” that makes this Charger 100 pounds lighter than the Challenger Drag Pak that preceded it. Like that car, the new Charger is powered by a supercharged 354ci Hemi V8 that helps it run sub-8-second ETs. Engine upgrades include a new Generation III aluminum Hemi block, new H-beam connecting rods, Diamond aluminum pistons, forged steel eight-counterweight crankshaft, and new lightweight billet supercharger belt tensioner, among other items (you can read about all the modifications on, ahem, Stellantis North America’s media website) Only 50 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection cars will be produced, all serialized. They will be race-prepped by Riley Technologies, a Mooresville, North Carolina-based shop that has a history of collaborating with SRT. The limited-production drag car is engineered for grassroots NHRA Sportsman drag racers, with each of the 50 race cars NHRA-approved for Factory Stock Showdown (FSS) competition.
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For those of you headed to the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, we won’t be surprised if this Charger will be on display, perhaps in the Dick Landy-esque paint scheme showed here. However, if you’re planning on being one of the 50, you will have the ability to choose from classic hues like B5 Blue, Go Mango, Sublime, and the ever-popular Plum Crazy (just like the old days . . . if the old days were two years ago), or newer classics like Frostbite and Sinamon Stick. Dodge also will offer optional graphic packages because, well, you know how faith manifests.
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If you’re a modern guy or gal who loves the new Charger and are fine with going fast without the burble of a V8, then it’s worth mentioning that you now can officially place an order for a Sixpack-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack four-door, which is claimed to be the most powerful sedan under $60,000. The Dodge Charger Scat Pack will be capable of 0-60 in 3.9 seconds thanks to a high-output 550-horsepower 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-six Hurricane and standard all-wheel drive. Though 12.2 ETs pales in comparison to the Track Pak Charger’s, it bears mentioning the Sixpack is completely street-legal.
This 1939 Ford Deluxe Fordor sedan is a project that has been modified with a 1991 Mustang drivetrain, a Mustang II-style front end, four-wheel disc brakes, and 17″ steel wheels. Inside, bucket seats, a Lokar shifter, and an aftermarket steering wheel have been added. The incomplete project requires mechanical work and is not currently driveable, and the inner fenders and hood are not currently mounted but are included. Also included are additional parts such as spare metal, an uninstalled Vintage Air climate-control system, a Bosch tachometer, a rear sway bar, and additional components and brackets. Acquired by the seller in 2007, this ’39 Fordor Sedan is now offered at no reserve with spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.
The body has been painted bronze, and the removed hood is included along with the inner fenders, which have not been remounted since installation of the Mustang II-style front end. The car retains a crank-open windshield and has dual spotlights, and the seller replaced the headlights and fitted purple-dot taillights. Some of the glass is cracked, and the paint is noted as exhibiting evidence of age. The listing photos were taken over a year ago, and the seller reports that the car has been primarily stored since.
The suspension has been modified with a Mustang II-style front end, rear leaf springs from Zig’s Street Rods, and Weldon shocks. Discs are mounted at all four corners along with 17″ steel wheels that wear a mix of staggered tires.
Bucket seats have been installed, and the driver’s side has six-way power adjustments, though the wiring is incomplete. The doors do not latch well and there is no wiper motor. The battery has been relocated to the truck.
A three-spoke wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and the shifter is from Lokar. The gauges were converted to operate on 12V power. The seller states he added ~400 of the ~94k miles indicated, though total chassis mileage is unknown.
The seller tells us the 5.0L V8 and AOD automatic were sourced from a 1991 Mustang and installed in 2016, before which it was rebuilt. The radiator was also replaced, and polished valve covers were fitted. The AOD transmission was rebuilt in 2025, though the shop could not adjust the throttle pressure settings for proper shift points due to an engine surge, and the car remains undriveable.
An 8.8″ differential and dual exhaust system were added.
The car is titled as a 1939 Ford using the California-assigned VIN CA394147.
This 1931 Ford Model A is claimed to be based on a five-window Henry Ford body and was modified by the previous owner in 2005 with a Buick 425ci Nailhead V8 topped by a 6×2 Weiand intake and linked to a Turbo 350 automatic. The body is painted yellow with a custom green flame job, a checkerboard firewall, and a tilt-out windshield below the chopped top, and it is mounted on a Pete & Jake’s chassis with a Super Bell drop front end, a four-bar setup, a Flaming River Vega steering box, and So Cal Buick-look front discs, while out back are coilovers and a four-link set up for the Ford 9″ rear end. It was acquired by the seller in 2011, and further details include staggered 15″ GENNIE wheels, Sanderson headers, a B&M shifter, a tilt column, and Dolphin gauges. The seller tells us that the two active Stromberg carburetors were rebuilt in 2023 and the transmission was resealed in 2025. This Model A is now offered with an Arizona title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1931 Ford.
The seller believes the body is an original Henry Ford ’31, and it was built into a hot rod by Nightmare Street Rods in New Jersey. The top was filled and chopped ~3″, and the body was painted pale yellow with a green flame job and a checkerboard firewall. A ’32-style grille and a chrome spreader bar were fitted up front, and custom flourishes accent the paintwork.
It is mounted on a Pete & Jake’s chassis with a Super Bell drop front end, a four-bar setup, a Flaming River Vega steering box, and So Cal Buick-look front discs, while out back are coilovers and a four-link set up for the Ford 9″ rear end. The 15×6″ and 15×8″ GENNIE wheels are painted to match the flames and mounted with staggered BFGoodrich whitewalls.
The contoured bench seat has black tuck-and-roll upholstery, and speakers are mounted in the side panels. A fire extinguisher is affixed next to the B&M shifter, and red belts are provided for occupants.
Dolphin gauges were added along with a wood-rimmed steering wheel mounted on a tilt column. The seller has added ~500 of the 2,900 miles indicated.
The Buick 425ci Nailhead V8 is topped by a 6×2 Weiand intake. The two front and two rear carburetors are blocked off and for show only, and the two remaining middle Strombergs were rebuilt in 2023, per the seller. Sanderson lake-style headers are linked to a dual exhaust system, and a Griffin radiator was used.
The seller tells us the Turbo 350 automatic was resealed in 2025, and it is linked to a Ford 9″ rear end.
The car is titled as a 1931 Ford using VIN 439360231. The title carries a “Not Actual” odometer remark.
