A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is a unique type of automatic transmission that doesn’t use traditional gears.
Instead, it relies on a system of pulleys and belts to provide an infinite range of gear ratios.
This seamless power delivery makes CVTs increasingly popular in today’s vehicles, especially for drivers seeking a smooth and efficient ride.
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Featured on AutoHunter is this 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe, which underwent a four-year frame-off restoration. It’s powered by a Chevrolet 350ci V8 crate engine paired with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Finished in red over two-tone red and white vinyl interior, this modified classic Blue Oval comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
As part of the restoration process, the body was repainted red. Exterior features include a deleted front bumper, chrome three-bar grille, custom hood pinstriping, dual spotlights and side mirrors, two-piece windshield, chrome rear bumper, and dual chrome outlets for the Flowmaster exhaust system.
Like the body, the 15-inch steel wheels are red; they come equipped with Ford-branded hub caps and wide-whitewall tires.
The split front bench and rear bench seats are covered in red and white vinyl, and complemented by matching door panels. Interior features include tinted power windows, front lap belts, tilt steering column, Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo, Vintage Air HVAC system, and Betty Boop floor mats.
Instrumentation consists of VDO gauges that include a 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the voltage, oil pressure, temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 7,733 miles, but the title for this vehicle indicates it’s mileage-exempt.
Instead of a Ford engine, this coupe now has a Chevrolet 350ci small-block V8 crate engine that’s been upgraded with Edelbrock valve covers and grooved air cleaner cover. The engine sends its power through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Additional upgrades are underneath, where you’ll find front disc brakes and a Ford Mustang II independent front suspension.
If you like the look of this 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe and you appreciate the updates that have been made to it, bid on it now before time runs out. The auction ends on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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Popular and online culture has created the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), a tag for the masses to hang onto something it may believe is superlative. Is it a coincidence that the GOAT muscle car is a vehicle that is nicknamed after the same animal? Our Pick of the Day, a 1966 Pontiac GTO restomod listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by Farland Classic Restoration in Englewood, Colorado, is the GOAT for several reasons.
Yes, it can be confusing how a Tiger can be a GOAT, so let’s look at this Poncho with an objective lens: The 1966 Pontiac GTO was advertised as the GeeTO Tiger, using a theme applied earlier in the decade to Pontiac. Cats may have been a familiar theme with the public at the time, as Esso fuel’s “Put a Tiger in Your Tank” campaign was initiated in 1959, and then there was the movie and accompanying soundtrack to “What’s New Pussycat,” a paean to evolving 1960s sensibilities.
The evolution of animals came later. When was the GTO first referred to as the Goat? I have no idea, and never have I seen a reference to its inception. But everyone knows the Goat as the GOAT, as it was the impetus for a different kind of car—a performance model that brought performance to the street after many pedestrian models built with performance engines that were not so friendly on the street. And, for 1966, the Goat was the GOAT because no muscle car ever sold as many in the era: an astounding 96,946.
To be sure, 1966 was somewhat early in the world of muscle cars (especially after 1970 has been waxed poetic for so many years), so how does the Goat become the GOAT? Allow us to count the ways.
Styling: Arguably, Pontiac’s peak was 1965-66. Many of the unique tricks used by designers at the time, such as vertical headlights and elegant proportions with Coke-bottle styling, were present on the GTO. In addition, some things that distinguished the GTO from lesser Tempest/LeMans models included neat, louvered taillights, Grand Prix-inspired parking lights in the grille, and a hood scoop that could be made functional.
Power: Pontiac’s 389 had already earned a good reputation, but the addition of Tri-Power carburetion gave the engine competitive verve out of the box. The 389 also established a size standard required to compete in the increasingly competitive market of performance cars. Yes, General Motors had a rule limiting engine size for mid-size cars, but the GTO made do nicely despite the handicap.
Interior: The GTO’s interior featured styling as good as the exterior. Four round pods housing different instrumentation readings (when ordered—remember, gauge packages generally were not standard) were easy to read compared to the generic sweeping needle used on many cars. And then there was the early adoption of the Hurst shifter, so compliments were much more common than complaints.
Engineering: Pontiac marginally improved its engines every year, and sometimes even more often, as evidenced by the Ram Air engine introduced in the middle of the model year. Sometimes known by its engine code, this “XS” GTO featured an upgraded camshaft and springs, Tri-Power carburetion, fuel and fuel line fittings, and ram air tub. A four-speed manual was required, as was 4.33 gears. Sure, GM seemed to allow competitors (read: Hemi) to take advantage of its self-imposed corporate handicap, but Pontiac competed admirably considering.
This 1966 Pontiac GTO restomod built and listed by Farland Classic Restoration has been given a treatment beyond what was done in 1966. “We built this remarkable GTO with a long-time customer of ours … [who] bought this car around five years ago from Arizona,” says the seller. “Originally, he just brought it in for a paint job … [but then] we started working hand in hand to create his ideal GTO.” A lot of extensive body work and subtle custom tweaks were made that you may not be able to see from pictures but, in person, they will reveal themselves. Power for the gold-flake red Goat comes from a 400 bored to 468ci, with power harnessed by a five-speed manual.
“The owner will never tell you how much money went into this amazing car. Neither will we,” adds the seller. “We can tell you that the asking price for this beauty is a small fraction of the total cost to completely restore and modernize this fabulous GTO.” Is this the GOAT Goat? Please tell us once you spend your $169,000.
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This 1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible coupe was the subject of a custom build under prior ownership that included the installation of a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 along with a 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear axle. The body was refinished in black and equipped with a power-operated black soft top and rear fender skirts, while the chassis was modified with a later GM front subframe assembly with power steering and front disc brakes. Inside, power-assisted front bucket seats are trimmed in red leather and installed on either side of a fabricated center console, and equipment includes a tilting steering column, a Haneline gauge cluster, a digital stereo, and a Vintage Air climate control system. The car also features a dual exhaust system, a polished firewall cover panel, a custom engine cover, and 15″ chrome wire wheels. This modified Series 62 convertible was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered with a clean Arizona title.
Cadillacs were restyled for 1941 with a lower-closing one-piece hood, a rectangular grille with inset parking lights, and headlights set in the fenders. This example was stripped and refinished in black during the build, which the selling dealer estimates was completed approximately 10 years ago. Features include a power-operated black soft top, dual side mirrors, rear fender skirts, and chrome bumpers with guards.
The chassis has been modified with a later GM front subframe assembly, and the car is equipped with power steering along with power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. The Kelsey-Hayes-style chrome 15″ wire wheels are wrapped in 235/70 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires.
The cabin has been customized with power-adjustable front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in red leather along with a fabricated center console housing cup holders, a Lokar shifter, a storage compartment, and an aftermarket digital radio. Additional equipment includes an aftermarket clock, Vintage Air climate control, and retractable front lap belts.
The trunk is trimmed to match the interior with red panels and black carpeting.
The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column ahead of a Haneline gauge cluster housing a 140-mph speedometer surrounded by gauges for voltage, fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 750 miles, which is reported to be the mileage added since the custom build.
The fuel-injected 5.7-liter LT1 V8 was sourced from a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, according to the selling dealer, and is topped with a custom one-piece engine cover panel. An aluminum radiator is installed along with an electric fan, and the brake booster and master cylinder have been mounted on the firewall, which is covered by a custom polished panel.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end. The dual exhaust system utilizes Flowmaster mufflers.
This ’33 Ford is a Downs fiberglass-bodied, full-fendered cabriolet that is mounted on a Roadster Shop frame with Heidts independent front and rear suspension. Power comes from a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 linked to a four-speed automatic and it has staggered chrome Centerline wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a Don Stark grille, Headwinds headlights, Technostalgia taillights, and a custom interior from Justin Stephens. The build was completed between 2002 and 2014 at a reported cost of $126,500, and it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. This ’33 street rod is now offered with a car cover, records, and a clean Utah title listing the car as a 1933 Unknown Custom Coupe.
The fiberglass body and fenders are from Downs Industries, and a steel hood was utilized along with a Don Stark grille and rear window frame, power windows, Headwinds headlights, Technostalgia taillights, and Billet Specialties mirrors. The Viper Race Yellow paint was applied by Troy Lundquist, and the brown soft top is removable.
The Roadster Shop frame is matched with Heidts independent front and rear suspension, and the staggered chrome Centerline wheels have Goodyear tires mounted. A Jegs master cylinder was used for the four-wheel discs.
The custom interior work was done by Justin Stephens, and it features two-tone upholstery on the TEA’s Design split bench with contoured backrests as well as matching upholstery on the center console and door panels. Bound square-weave carpets cover the leather floors, and the custom sound system features a JVC stereo and a Kicker amplifier. Keyless entry was also fitted, and the car has an air conditioning system, though it and the heater are not working.
An Isotta steering wheel is mounted on the Flaming River column, and Dakota Digital gauges and a Lokar shifter were utilized. Under 200 miles are indicated on the cluster.
Custom upholstery continues in the trunk, with the lid assisted by a Watson’s StreetWorks power lift.
The 5.7-liter LS6 V8 was built with 317 heads, Gen III pistons, Frumusa pushrods and rocker arms, a FAST 78mm throttle body and intake, Street and Performance headers, and a Stainless Works exhaust system. The seller tells us the Optima battery was recently installed and the car has a Griffin radiator.
The car has a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” with 3.70 gears.
A binder of build records is included.
The car is titled as a 1933 Unknown Custom Coupe using VIN S43108W.
The magnetic allure of supercars is undeniable. Their aggressive lines, low stances, and jaw-dropping presence turn heads wherever they go. But for most car lovers, owning a Lamborghini or Ferrari feels like an impossible dream.
Surprisingly, there are stylish, sporty cars that offer the same visual thrill—without the astronomical price tag.
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Get ready to discover a diverse lineup of sleeper cars that prove looks can be deceiving—each one perfectly poised to humble even the proudest muscle car owners.
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