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If 1970 is the high-water mark for American muscle, then this 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler must be the ultimate. Arguable? Sure, so pull up a chair and listen as we make a case for this 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler being the most desirable Cyclone ever built. You will be able to purchase this low-mileage vehicle with No Reserve at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction October 15-18 at WestWorld.

Let’s start with the obvious: this is a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler SCJ, one of 1,631 built. The Spoiler was the top model among three Cyclones that included the base Cyclone and the upmarket Cyclone GT. All Spoilers were powered by the 429 Cobra Jet with ram air and a choice of four-speed or automatic. Note the unique stripes and spoilers, all of which were not available on other Cyclone models.

This car has something that sets it apart from most other Cyclone Spoilers: the Drag Pak, making it one of 341. Mathematically, 429 Cobra Jet + Drag Pak = Super Cobra Jet, which means this 429 received several heavy-duty tweaks to protect it from the rigors of racing. The Drag Pak also added 3.91 or 4.30 gears, the latter of which was specified for this particular vehicle.

Then there’s the special-order color. Cyclone Spoilers were available with a limited selection of colors: Competition Blue, Competition Green, Competition Yellow, Competition Orange, Competition Gold, and Pastel Blue. According to Marti Auto Works, only 31 folks decided they didn’t want any of those colors, instead opting for some other hue. How many of the 31 were black, no one knows, but few will disagree black helps this Spoiler become the ultimate Cyclone.

Take a peek inside and you’ll note this Spoiler has a four-speed manual with console. Glance at the odometer and your eyes will open wide at the 4,459 actual miles. It’s like this car can’t get better than it already is, yet it does—check out the “Day 2” equipment that’s been on this vehicle for decades, such as the American Racing 200S wheels mounted on Goodyear Arriva tires, the huge Holley R-4575-AAA 1150-cfm carburetor on a Shelby aluminum intake manifold, the set of eight Sun gauges mounted on the dashboard, and the Craig Powerplay 50-watt stereo amp with 8-track.

There’s even more desirable options to highlight, such as the hidden headlights and AM/FM radio, but those are regular in comparison. Seriously, what more could you want? This car has it all! If you’re a big Cyclone fan or you simply want the best of the best for your muscle car collection, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. October 15-18, this 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler SCJ will be available for bidding at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, so you have a little time left to practice raising your arm for bidding and dancing a jig after winning.

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ClassicCars TV was lucky to spot a 1962 Maserati 3500GTI, one of only 441 fuel-injected 3500GTIs produced between 1961 and 1964, at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction. The 3500GT/GTI series was important to Maserati because it was the first series of road cars that the Italian company built in large numbers.

Clearly, this 3500GTI was also important to a previous owner because it received a variety of updates, including fresh paint, new leather upholstery, an overhaul of the racing-derived 3.5-liter straight-6, and a new fuel injection system. One determined bidder took this restored piece of Italian car history home with the winning bid of $187,000.

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The Chevrolet Camaro has been discontinued, so remaining low-mileage examples are bound to be future collector items. Featured on AutoHunter is this 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe. It is being sold by a dealer in St. Louis, Missouri, and the auction will end Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).

The most recent (sixth-generation) Camaro was introduced at Belle Isle in Detroit in May 2015 for the 2016 model year (here is a YouTube video that documented the in-person reveal). The car was met with acclaim in the automotive press, receiving recognition as a Car and Driver “10 Best” for several subsequent years. About eight years later, the General Motors Newsroom announced that the Camaro nameplate would formally retire at the conclusion of model year 2024. Scott Bell, Vice President of Global Chevrolet, said, “While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro’s story.”

Enthusiasts are eager to hear what Chevrolet’s future plans for the Camaro will be, and there is increased appreciation for low-mileage examples like this one with only 2,728 miles on the odometer. The window sticker indicates that the car was originally delivered to Capitol Chevrolet in Austin, Texas, and had a total retail price of $50,470. That price tag included the options installed by the manufacturer, namely a 10-speed automatic transmission, remote start, power sunroof, dual-mode performance exhaust system, red-finished brake calipers, and the Adrenaline Red interior package.

Speaking of the cockpit, in my opinion that’s where this Camaro really stands out. The two-tone black and red color combinations is elegant and sporty at the same time, and the car came well-equipped for its time. Features include carbon-fiber trim, an “Infotainment 3 Plus” touchscreen, Bose Premium nine-speaker audio system, wireless charging, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Sports car looks are best accompanied by plentiful power, and the Camaro delivers: momentum comes from an LT1 6.2-liter V8 mated to a 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Chevrolet rated the car at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque when new. One important note worth taking into consideration: according to the CARFAX report, the car carries a rebuilt/salvage title. While details surrounding the classification are not provided, it does go without saying that interested buyers are encouraged to do their due diligence with respect to the car’s condition. If history holds true, it may sell at a discount compared to its clean-title counterparts. It’s a unique opportunity to own a well-equipped, low-mileage Camaro.

Speaking of which, whenever I see a Camaro pop up in the marketplace, I can’t help but remember my fun Q&A session from almost a year ago with Leonard Stevenson, the man who’s owned 11 Camaros. Maybe he’d be interested in adding another to his collection?

The auction for this 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe ends Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).

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The Willys MB was immortalized as one of the heroes of World War II for its ruggedness. According to Jeep, “General George C. Marshall, U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later U.S. Secretary of State, described the Jeep Brand 4×4 as ‘America’s greatest contribution to modern warfare.’” But another Jeep—one of which happens to be our Pick of the Day—played an important role after the war. You can find this 1948 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Grass Valley, California.

In the postwar years, it became clear to Willys-Overland that millions of American farmers didn’t have a truck or a tractor. Using the wartime MB as a starting point (and after developing the CJ-1 and CJ-2 pre-production models), the company introduced the 1945 CJ-2A to fill that massive void. Also known as the “Universal,” the CJ-2A was marketed as “The All-Around Farm Work-Horse,” capable of working long hours at low speeds without overheating. Kaiser Willys Auto Supply states that Willys-Overland offered a variety of options on the CJ-2A, including front and rear PTOs (power take-offs), snow plow, and mower disc.

Despite its focus on utility, the CJ-2A was still more consumer-friendly than the warrior MB and hence came equipped with “better shock absorbers, springs and more comfortable seats for added comfort, revised transmission and transfer case gear ratios allowing low-speed hauling and highway speeds as high as 60 mph, beefier clutch, better cooling, a tailgate, side-mounted spare tire, larger 7-inch headlights, an external fuel cap, a reinforced frame for greater rigidity, and an automatic windshield wiper on the driver’s side,” according to Jeep.

It’s unclear if this particular 1948 CJ-2A put in long, tough hours on a farm, but we do know it underwent a five-year, nut-and-bolt restoration 123 miles ago. The simple, no-nonsense exterior, which includes Jeep’s iconic seven-slot grille, a pair of flat front fenders, and a doorless and roofless body, is covered in fresh orange paint. The black steel wheels are wrapped in bias-ply tires, which look ready to go churn up some mud. Although the passenger area is devoid of carpet and a radio, it does have a rear bench seat and a surprisingly extensive set of gauges that includes readouts for the amps, oil pressure, and temperature.

There are also helpful diagrams that show the shift pattern for the three-speed manual gearbox and how to engage the transfer case’s low and high gears. Both are connected to a “Go Devil” 134ci inline-four that was rebuilt during the restoration process.

Whether you want to tend to your livestock or see wild animals during leisurely off-road adventures, this 1948 Willys-Overland CJ-2A can help you do it for years to come. Its second life of work or play with you starts once you pay the $20,900 asking price.

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Remember when Nissan applied the Pathfinder name to a unibody crossover for 2013? It was like Nissan was watching Dodge introduce a four-door Charger and thought, “Let’s also do something that makes no sense!” So, will Nissan exhibit more common sense with the reintroduction of the Xterra for 2028?

Yup, you’re reading that right—according to Bloomberg, Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier has confirmed that the Xterra will be returning for 2028 and will be built at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi plant. “The dealers are super excited about it because it’s going to be a great example of Nissan coming back,” Meunier told Bloomberg. Wasn’t the Z supposed to do that?

Nonetheless, the rumors have been around for several months already. Automotive News reported this past August that a supposed 2028 Xterra vehicle would rely on a hybrid V6 powertrain.

Car and Driver approached Nissan for a statement and received this: “We are considering the revival of the Xterra nameplate as a hybrid SUV, with a potential launch in 2028. Production is being evaluated for our Canton, Mississippi facility. The return of Xterra would represent a strategic move to strengthen our position in the mid-size off-road SUV segment.” Car and Driver adds that the Xterra has been substituted in the place of a planned EV SUV.

Nissan has already commenced with plans to release 20 new and updated models for America and its northern neighbor through the spring of 2027—now we can say at least 21 models through 2028. If you look at Nissan’s current SUV portfolio, note that it leans heavily towards crossovers, so we’re betting that the Xterra will most certainly be the “Comeback Kid” that Nissan fans are hoping for.