Honda has a remarkable ability to conceal exhilarating performance within unassuming designs. This blend of subtle aesthetics and dynamic engineering has led to the creation of models that, at first glance, appear ordinary but deliver an unexpectedly thrilling driving experience. Enthusiasts have long appreciated these “sleepers,” vehicles that defy expectations and showcase Honda’s commitment to performance across its lineup. (motor-junkie.com)
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It’s natural to try to find patterns in things. Patterns make them easier to understand. Sometimes it can be difficult, like when you look at the all the scattered pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. When it comes to the Top 10 Friday sales at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, it’s easy: All of them were American vehicles.
The majority of those vehicles were made by Chevrolet, including the 1955 Nomad that took the top spot on the list with a hammer price of $183,7000 and the 2022 Camaro charity car that raised $150,000 for the American Cancer Society. There was less of a pattern to the body styles, which ranged from wagons and convertibles to pony cars and an SUV.
If you want to see which vehicles take the Top 10 spots on Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, you still have time to get tickets (just click here) and register to bid (by clicking here). Can’t make it out? Watch the auction live by following this link.
| LOT | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | STATUS |
| 745 | 1955 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON | $183,700 | SOLD |
| 674 | 1940 MERCURY CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | $167,200 | SOLD |
| 757 | 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR | $165,000 | SOLD |
| 725 | 1955 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE | $161,700 | SOLD |
| 3000 | 2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS PACE CAR | $150,000 | CHARITY |
| 732 | 1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA CUSTOM COUPE | $140,800 | SOLD |
| 720 | 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T CUSTOM COUPE | $139,700 | SOLD |
| 717 | 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS CUSTOM COUPE | $134,200 | SOLD |
| 738 | 1968 FORD MUSTANG ELEANOR REPLICA | $126,500 | SOLD |
| 722 | 1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV | $126,500 | SOLD |
| 742 | 1972 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 CUSTOM COUPE | $121,000 | SOLD |
Honda has long been celebrated for its commitment to reliability and fuel efficiency, earning a reputation as a manufacturer of practical and economical vehicles. However, beneath this image lies a history of models that, while not always in the spotlight, have delivered impressive performance. Over the years, Honda has occasionally unveiled special trims that pack unexpected power and agility, offering driving enthusiasts a delightful surprise. These spirited models, though often overshadowed by their more mainstream counterparts, have left a lasting impression on those who sought them out. In this article, we delve into ten such forgotten Honda trims that were secret performance gems, waiting to be rediscovered by a new generation of driving aficionados.
Do you find current late-model cars have a buffer between you and a visceral driving experience? Does driver input matter to you more than faster-than-humanly-possible tech? Then we have the hypercar for you courtesy of the folks from Capricorn. (And it’s designed by Zagato too!)
Zagato has designed some of the more aggressive and avant-garde vehicles among all Italian coachbuilders. Ever see a Fiat-Abarth 750 and 1000 Zagato? Or an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato? They stretched the idea of aesthetics in the name of function, all the while creating something beautiful and desirable. Make no mistake—though often polarizing, Zagato has produced plenty of gorgeous designs along the way, including the Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato.
Zagato may appear to have had its heyday in the past, but the company is still going strong and still designing automobiles. Capricorn 01 is the latest and greatest.
While the Capricorn 01’s design feels safer than Zagatos of the past, let’s focus on what makes this hypercar different. Engineering comes from Germans who can claim experience with Bugatti and F1 on their resumes. RWD power comes from America, creating a hybrid in the sense that enthusiasts have used until the Toyota Prius came to town. In that case, here’s what Capricorn does to modify a modern 5.0-liter Ford V8:
- Engine bored to 5.2 liters
- New crankshaft, rods, and pistons
- All-new intake, exhaust, and dry sump lubrication
- Supercharger
- Custom ECU
Horsepower is 887, with 737 lb-ft of torque . . . and it’s hooked up to a proper five-speed manual.
Glance inside and you’ll find an adjustable steering wheel and instrumentation that doesn’t follow modern convention. Contrast that with the switchgear, which almost feels like a modern concession as it is machined from solid titanium and aluminum. The leather and Alcantara seats are fixed, so if you need to find a more comfortable position, there’s nothing to worry about—the steering wheel, pedals, and even the shifter move to properly cradle the driver.
The cost of entry for one of the 19 planned to be built is a cool $3.3 million. Yeah, that’s a hypercar price too, but which hypercar offers so many Luddite features? Additionally, Car and Driver reports that Capricorn plans to expand its manufacturing facility to be near the Nürburgring and expand production of future products to 100-200 cars per year.
It is hard to believe, but it’s been a decade since the “Z06” high-performance variant of the seventh-generation Corvette was introduced to the world. Even still, its reputation as a performance powerhouse remains as strong as ever. Featured on AutoHunter is this 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe. It is being sold by a dealer in Sarasota, Florida, with the auction ending Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
Finished in Long Beach Red Metallic over a Dark Gray leather interior, this C7 came heavily optioned as it left the assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Included in the equipment list were the 2LZ Preferred Equipment Group, chromed aluminum wheels, perforated Mulan leather upholstery, Chevrolet MyLink navigation system, battery protection package, black-painted brake calipers, performance data and video recorder, carbon-fiber trim, and remote start. In total, the original retail price came to $92,370.
What made the Z06 special, anyway? It debuted at the North American International Auto Show in early 2015 and was available as a coupe or a convertible. A long list of features set it apart from lower-trim models, including a unique carbon-fiber hood, front splitter, rear spoiler, and Z06-specific cockpit appointments.
Most importantly, the Z06 packed a punch: power came from an LT4 supercharged and intercooled 6.2-liter V8 that was rated at 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The secret ingredient for the Z06’s speed credentials was its 1.7-liter Eaton R1740 TVS supercharger. Power for this Vette is channeled to the rear wheels via a Hydramatic 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission and 2.41-ratio electronic limited-slip differential. A seven-speed manual was also available for order.
One of the things that stood out to automotive journalists regarding the Z06 was how versatile it could be. Autoweek editor Wes Raynal said, “Put the control knob in Eco or Tour and the car just cruises around town as nice as can be. Sport quickens the steering and firms the suspension a bit. Put the car in Track mode and turn off the traction control and you’re poking a tiger with a stick.”
The CARFAX report classifies this car as a one-owner vehicle with no accidents or damage on record. It started life at Sunset Chevrolet in Sarasota, Florida, and has remained in the state for its entire life. Despite having such low mileage, the car has seen regular maintenance. The most recent service was performed in November 2024 at Jenkins Chevrolet in Venice.
The auction for this stock, low-mileage 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe ends Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery
You’d be hard-pressed to find a classic car more versatile than an El Camino. The Pick of the Day is a 1971 Chevrolet El Camino listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Burnet, Texas.
“This beautiful 1971 El Camino is a garage-kept car that spent its entire life in California, until it was recently relocated to central Texas with its family,” the listing begins.
Chevrolet’s popular “coupe utility” was in its third generation from 1968 through 1972. It was based on the Chevelle, which rode on the same General Motors A-body platform. A restyle in 1971 gave the car “Power Beam” single-unit headlights, a revised grille, and different marker lamps. It was that same year when a rebadged variant of the El Camino, the GMC Sprint, hit the marketplace.
The appeal of the El Camino, of course, was found in its versatility. One advertisement had the headline “One tough car. One luxurious pickup.” It went on to say, “Nobody ever combined beauty and brawn like Chevrolet did in the ’71 El Camino.” There were a few stand-out features mentioned including the Magic Mirror paint, “double wall” box panels, one-piece fender liners, a coil suspension, and durable Body by Fisher.
Despite the El Camino’s truck-like capabilities, the cabin is comfortable. The listing says “The interior is a 9.9 out of 10,” and it adds that everything inside the car functions as it should. A Bluetooth radio has been added, and the cabin has been completely lined in Dynamat sound insulation. The carpeting, door panels, bench seat, and dash pad were all replaced.
This El Camino started out life with a 350ci V8, but it has since been upgraded to a stroker 383ci small-block V8 with Vortec cylinder heads, aluminum intake manifold, Holley 650cfm carburetor with an electric choke, and a new HEI distributor. “Most everything is new, and a lot of time was spent professionally restoring the engine compartment for year of reliability,” the seller says. The transmission is a remanufactured Turbo 350 with a mild shift kit, and the Positraction rear axle has 3.30-ratio gearing.
The seller says, “This is a well-mannered car with an extremely smooth ride with minimal, if any, road noise. It also has plenty of performance when you step on the throttle and effortlessly maneuver around corners.” Supporting that claim is a nine-minute video with test-drive footage from both inside and outside the car. The Flowmaster exhaust system gives the car an aggressive growl that will turn heads at any cruise or parade.
The asking price is $29,500 or best offer.
Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com
This Model T street rod was the subject of a custom build before being purchased by the seller in 2015. The fiberglass delivery-style C-cab body was finished in metallic red candy paint with skull and flame accents before being mounted to a fabricated chassis with a Super Bell front drop axle, front hairpin radius rods, and a rear ladder-bar setup with QA1 adjustable coilovers. Power is provided by a 350ci Chevrolet V8 that features an Edelbrock camshaft, intake manifold, and carburetor as well as Pro Comp aluminum cylinder heads, and the five-speed manual transmission is linked to a GM 10-bolt rear end. The interior houses a wrap-around bench trimmed in tan leather with beige diamond-stitched inserts, and the rear cargo area is trimmed to match with flame accents on the side panels. Additional equipment includes a Ford grille, chrome headers, front disc brakes, and big-and-little Jegs SSR Spike wheels with Mickey Thompson tires. This Model T street rod is now offered with a clean New Mexico title in the seller’s name.
The custom fiberglass delivery-style C-cab body is finished in metallic red candy paint with airbrushed skull and flame graphics. It has no side windows and features a side-hinged rear cargo door with an oval window as well as a ’32 Ford-style grille shell, a chrome windshield frame, dual side mirrors, and lantern-style taillamps.
The body is mounted to a custom chassis with a Super Bell front drop axle with hairpin radius rods and a ladder-bar rear setup with adjustable QA1 coilovers. The big-and-little 15″ Jegs SSR wheels were mounted in 2025 and are wrapped in 24×5 and 28×12 Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features a wrap-around bench seat upholstered in tan leather with beige diamond-stitched inserts and red stitching and piping. The custom piston-rod shifter is mounted to a curved stalk, and the floors are covered in square-weave carpeting.
The rear cargo area is lined in coordinated upholstery with raised red-trimmed flame accents on each side.
The padded steering wheel has a flame motif and is mounted to a tilting column aft of a set of Dolphin gauges consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The seller notes the speedometer cable is not connected. The odometer shows 0 miles, and total mileage is unknown.
The 350ci Chevrolet V8 features Pro Comp aluminum cylinder heads with roller rocker arms as well as an Edelbrock camshaft, Victor Jr. aluminum intake manifold, and four-barrel carburetor. Additional equipment includes an HEI distributor, chrome exhaust headers, finned aluminum valve covers, a shotgun-style air scoop with dual butterflies, and an aluminum radiator with an electric fan.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a GM 10-bolt rear end.
The car is titled by its California Replacement Identification Number, which is listed as the VIN on the New Mexico title that refers to the car as a 1923 Ford Model T.
After a sweltering summer in Phoenix, the weather tempers itself with cool nights and sunny days—sounds like a fine time for Barrett-Jackson to have an auction! For the second day of the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, the eclectic array of automobilia and automobiles brought in the enthusiasts from all parts of America and the world.
Additionally, in comparison to Wednesday’s Top 10, you’ll notice the mix of cars for Thursday’s Top 10 has evolved from luxury and 4WD vehicles to mainly 1950-1960s American and muscle cars. What topped the day’s sales? Read on!
| LOT | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
| 433 | 1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 | $60,500 |
| 423 | 1956 CHEVROLET 150 CUSTOM COUPE | $59,400 |
| 430 | 1970 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP | $55,000 |
| 423.1 | 1965 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK | $51,700 |
| 463 | 1965 FORD FALCON FUTURA CONVERTIBLE | $50,600 |
| 424.1 | 1955 CHEVROLET 210 DELRAY | $49,500 |
| 410 | 1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO CUSTOM PICKUP | $49,500 |
| 451 | 1971 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM COUPE | $47,300 |
| 434 | 1974 PLYMOUTH ‘CUDA CUSTOM COUPE | $47,300 |
| 444 | 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE | $46,200 |
See anything you like?
More excitement is in store for Friday and Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction. There’s still time to register to bid if you see something you like. Simply want to check out the cast of cars? Get your tickets here or watch it live.
There were so many types of electric vehicles at Electrify Expo Phoenix 2025, ranging from cars and SUVs to bicycles and even skateboards. Rob Thompson, an experienced engineer and the CEO of Preserve Watts, showed us one of the most unusual EVs there: his company’s 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty build. It started life with the “Godzilla” 7.3-liter V8, but now it’s powered by an EV conversion kit developed for CARB-compliant fleet use. Click the below play button to learn more about Rob, Preserve Watts, and this all-electric Super Duty—and discover which classic car Rob wants to convert into an EV.
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This ’33 Ford “Cabster” is a fiberglass-bodied hot rod that is mounted on a TCI chassis with independent front suspension and a four-link rear with adjustable coilovers. Power comes from a 350ci V8 topped by an Edelbrock EPS aluminum intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor, and it is linked to a three-speed automatic transmission. The car features a chopped windshield, power windows, a power trunk lid, keyless entry, heated seats, a Rootlieb hood, tan upholstery, a tilt column, staggered-diameter E/T alloy wheels, a Lokar shifter, and retro-look gauges. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this hot rod is now offered with a clean Colorado title listing the car as a 1933 Ford Roadster.
The Redneck Street Rods ’33 Cabster utilizes a fiberglass body with hidden hinges for the suicide doors. It is fitted with a Rootlieb three-piece steel hood and painted red. The seller states the headlights and glass tail lights are factory Ford components.
The body is mounted on a TCI chassis with independent front suspension and a four-link rear with adjustable coilovers. Front disc brakes are fitted along with E/T wheels and staggered BFGoodrich tires measuring 185/70-14 up front and 255/70-15 out back. The master cylinder is located under the cab.
Tan upholstery covers the bench seat, which has dual-range heating with separate controls for the driver and passenger. The car is equipped with keyless entry, power windows, and a power-lifting trunk lid.
The four-spoke wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and a Lokar shifter was used. Retro-look TPI Tech gauges are mounted in the dash, and 5,900 miles are indicated on the digital odometer.
The 350ci V8 is topped by a polished Edelbrock EPS manifold and a four-barrel carburetor, and it has finned valve covers and an electric fan.
The TH400 three-speed automatic transmission is linked to a Ford 9″ rear end with 3.50:1 gears, and the dual exhaust system uses MagnaFlow mufflers.
The car is titled as a 1933 Ford Roadster using VIN 18243809.