Back in the 1960s, Carroll Shelby built one of the world’s quickest sports cars by pairing a powerful Ford V-8 with a lightweight, hand-built chassis from AC. Today, Factory Five Racing is carrying on the legacy, and featured on AutoHunter is a 1965 Factory Five Racing Cobra Replica that injects modern performance DNA into a classic shape. The car is listed by a dealer in St. Louis, with the auction ending Friday, March 20, 2026.
Factory Five Racing (FFR) was founded in 1995 and has become known as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of component car kits. FFR specializes in modernized replicas of iconic vehicles such as 1930s hot rods and, yes, 1960s Shelby Cobras. Although the Cobra has design language that harkens back to the 1953 AC Ace, this re-creation was assembled many years later — in 2005, according to its data tag.
The exterior is finished in Cherry Red Metallic with white racing stripes. Features include a hood scoop, vented fenders, tubular chrome roll bars, side-mounted exhaust pipes, and 17-inch Halibrand-style wheels with Nitto tires.
The cockpit has bucket seats, tan vinyl upholstery, Simpson racing harnesses, wood-rimmed steering wheel, fire extinguisher, and floor-mounted manual shifter. The battery has been relocated to the trunk.
Power comes from a crate-sourced, supercharged Ford Performance 306ci V-8 mated to a TREMEC five-speed manual transmission and 8.8-inch Ford rear end. The list of upgrades includes a Vortech V-3 supercharger, BBK throttle body and spacer, Trick Flow intake manifold, BBK fuel rails and injectors, front-mounted auxiliary oil cooler, and performance oil pan. Output is said to be 450 horsepower.
Factory Five made sure that the car can do much more than just accelerate (a proper sports car also needs to handle and brake with confidence, after all). Accordingly, this Cobra Replica is equipped with Koni coilovers, adjustable rear Panhard bar, and Wilwood power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The odometer shows 9,733 miles, but the title reads mileage-exempt.
Without a doubt, a high-powered Cobra kit-car is bound to deliver one of the most engaging, visceral driving experiences on the planet. Saddle up!
Willys is a name that instantly brings Jeeps, trucks, and utility vehicles to mind, but there’s an automotive side to the company as well. Take a glance at the 1953 Willys brochure, where you’ll see the Aero Ace, Aero Lark, and Aero Falcon models. Also in that lineup is the Aero Eagle two-door hardtop but, aside from its name and basic shape, it’s very different from our Pick of the Day: a prize-winning 1953 Willys Aero Eagle restomod listed on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Green Valley, Arizona.
If you check out Willys’ 1953 promotional materials, you’ll see that it was proud of its cars’ interior space, outward visibility, and fuel economy. Those are great, but what about looks? Willys made sure to address that, too, saying, “The beautiful flowing lines of the Aero-Eagle are as expressive of its fleet, care-free performance as are the swept-back wings of the latest aircraft.”
Nineteen fifty-three was also the same year that the Kaiser Manufacturing Corporation purchased Willys-Overland, creating the Willys Motors Corporation. Just two years later, production of Willys passenger cars ended (in America, at least — the Aero’s tooling was used to build cars in Brazil starting in the 1960s).
It’s been a long time since a new Aero has been on the road. This particular Aero Eagle has received a second chance at life after it was spotted in a Nebraska field. The couple behind the restoration mixed originality with updates to the interior, engine, drivetrain, and suspension.
If you’re a fan of Japanese cars, you’ll recognize the shade of green the couple chose — yes, that’s Lexus’ Cypress Pearl. The cabin was completely overhauled and outfitted with custom beige seating, which pairs well with the green body. If you can take your eyes off the attractive engine-turned dash accents, you’ll see a DCE Microsteer electric power steering module for the rack-and-pinion setup, leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel, and AM/FM/CD/cassette radio.
At this point, you’re probably wondering if the engine was upgraded: Yes it was, but not to a giant V-8 that turns the back end into a squirrelly mess. Instead, the Hurricane 161ci I-6 was replaced with a Vortec 4.3-liter V-6 from a more modern GM vehicle. The transmission was also updated and swapped out for a rebuilt 4L60E four-speed automatic.
The pictures don’t show it, but there are plenty of other substantial modifications underneath this car. Behind the knock-off wheels are front and rear disc brakes. Up front, there are Ford Mustang II spindles and tubular control arms. At the rear, an Art Morrison four-bar rear suspension keeps the back end in control while the nine-inch rear end from a Lincoln Versailles channels the Vortec’s power to the road. Aldan American coilovers manage all four corners.
The weeks of work put into saving this car paid off in more than one way. They preserved a piece of automotive history from a defunct brand and resulted in a trophy from a 2024 event and a Best in Show, Modified plaque from the 2025 Tucson Classics Car Show.
No word on if those prizes come with this 1953 Willys Aero Eagle, but getting a vehicle that’s been as extensively updated as this one will feel like its own victory. You can experience that sensation for $49,000.
This Ford pickup was the subject of a custom build under prior ownership before being acquired by the seller in 2003. The aftermarket steel panels were mounted to boxed frame rails and finished in red over a brown leather interior. Power is provided by a 276ci flathead V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end. Equipment includes dual Stromberg carburetors, a Thickstun PM-7 intake manifold, Baron Racing Equipment cylinder heads, an aluminized exhaust, a Walker radiator, an electric fan, a brown soft top, a wood-lined bed, a tilt-out windshield, a front drop axle, front disc brakes, and staggered-diameter wheels. This Model A is now offered with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name listing the truck as a 1930 Ford.
The Brookville steel bodywork is finished in red and mounted on American Stamping boxed frame rails. Equipment includes a brown soft top, a tilt-out windshield, dual side mirrors, and a bed fitted with a wood slat floor with bright runners and a chrome-finished axle cover.
The 15 & 16″ wheels are mounted with 5.60-15 front and 7.00-16 rear Firestone wide whitewall tires. The truck is equipped with a drilled and painted front drop axle, and braking is provided by concealed front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features a bench seat upholstered in brown leather along with a matching shift boot and door panels and a color-coordinated painted dash. Interior appointments include lap belts, an 8-ball shift knob, and Dynamat sound insulation.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel sits ahead of Mooneyes instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 13k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The flathead V8 reportedly utilizes a 1946 Ford block and was modified with a 3.3125″ bore and 4″ stroke to displace 276ci before being rebuilt using the following components:
Ohio pistons
Grant piston rings
Isky camshaft
Dual Stromberg 97mm carburetors
Thickstun PM-7 intake manifold
Baron Racing Equipment cylinder heads
Aluminized exhaust
Walker radiator
Electric fan
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission said to have been sourced from a 1939 Ford and a Halibrand quick-change rear end with 4.30:1 gearing.
The fabricated serial number tag reads A2258496, which is consistent with that of a 1929 Ford Model A and matches the sequence listed as the VIN on the Florida title. The Florida title describes the vehicle as a 1930 Ford. Gallery photos were taken in 2023, and an odometer photo from 2026 is presented below.
This 1929 Ford Model A was built into a custom boattail-bodied speedster by its previous owner according to the seller, who acquired it in 2011. The engine, rebuilt and installed in 2024, is claimed to be a 1950s-era original build using a late-30s Model B Diamond block that was modified and fitted with an Isky camshaft, JE pistons, Pontiac connecting rods, and a Riley 4-port head and intake. The custom-fabricated exhaust system features equal-length tubular headers linked to dual chromed sidepipes with turnouts, and the engine is linked to a ’38 Ford three-speed and a modified Model A rear end. The car rides on 16″ wire wheels with a modified and lowered suspension, hydraulic drums, and a Z’d and boxed frame. The rear boattail bodywork was hand-fabricated using two 1948 Chevrolet hoods, and the interior features brown upholstery, latch-and-link belts, and Stewart-Warner gauges. This custom Model A boattail is now offered with a Colorado title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1929 Ford.
The seller tells us the builder Z’d and boxed the Model A frame, and the cowl, a portion of the hood, and the radiator shell from the donor were used. The cut-down sides and boattail section were fabricated and channeled over the frame, with the tail reportedly using two 1948 Chevrolet hoods. Connecting rods were used to mounted the headlights, and the taillights are from a 50s-era bus. The rear bodywork was damaged by the wishbones at some point.
The engine is claimed to be a 1950s-era build using a late-30s Model B Diamond block that was modified and fitted with an Isky camshaft, JE pistons, Pontiac connecting rods, and a Riley 4-port head and intake that was modified by the seller to accept dual Weber DCOE 45s. The Riley head design incorporates two stainless-steel intake valves per cylinder, while the block-mounted exhaust valves are retained. The seller believes that the crankshaft was cross-drilled and that a high-pressure oiling system was installed. An electric fuel pump and distributor, an electric cooling fan, and a computer-controlled water pump were also used.
It was rebuilt and installed in 2024, with records provided in the gallery.
Equal-length tubular headers are linked to a dual side-exit exhaust system with chromed pipes and turnouts.
12″-diameter hydraulic drum brakes were used along with a drop axle, a Posies Super Slide spring, friction dampers up front. MG shocks were used out back, per the seller, and the Gemmer steering box was reloacted and connected to a shortened pitman arm. The 16″ wire wheels and staggered Firestone bias-ply tires were both sourced from Coker.
Latch-and-link belts are fitted along with brown upholstery on both the bench and side panels.
Stewart-Warner gauges are mounted in a later surround, and a custom steering wheel was fabricated for the car. There is no odometer, and the seller estimates they have driven the car under 5k miles.
A ’38 Ford three-speed was installed in 2024 along with the engine, and the Model A rear end has been fitted with a 3.78 gearset according to the seller. The fuel tank and battery are located under the rear bodywork. There is a leak at the rear axle.
The car is titled as a 1929 Ford Roadster using the Utah assigned VIN UTR04272.
This 1940 Ford pickup was acquired by the seller in 2019 and subsequently rebuilt and customized over the next five years. The body was removed from the frame and refinished, and the frame was modified to accept a 9″ Currie rear end, a Mustang II-style front end, and a four-link rear setup with coilovers. Power comes from a fuel-injected 383 crate V8, which is linked to a Phoenix 700R4 transmission. The truck rides on staggered Billet Specialties alloys mounted over four-wheel discs and has a birdseye maple bed, and inside has also been customized with Vintage Air climate control, Classic Instruments gauges, a Flaming River tilt column, and a Limeworks banjo wheel. Following completion of the build, it was displayed at the 2024 and 2025 National Street Rod Association Nationals and appeared in issue 76 of Rodding USA. This Ford pickup is now offered in West Virginia with a clean Montana title.
The seller tells us that the body is a mix of steel and fiberglass, and it was stripped, repaired, and finished with custom green paint. The frame was painted matte black following modifications for the suspension and rear end. Custom tailgate latch pins were made, and a Bab Drake grille, wiper motor, emblems, and moldings were used along with billet mirrors.
The rear end was mini-tubbed, and the bed is custom-stained birdseye maple separated by stainless-steel runners. The fuel filler is flush in the floor.
The suspension has been modified with a Mustang II-style front end and a triangulated four-link rear end with coilovers, and Wilwood discs were mounted all around. The Billet Specialties wheels measure 17″ up front and 19″ out back, and they are mounted with BFGoodrich rubber.
Swen Tight Custom Interiors produced the upholstery, and Vintage Air was installed as part of the build. The interior metal surfaces were color-matched to the body.
A Limeworks banjo wheel is mounted on the Flaming River tilt column, and the shifter is a Lokar unit. The 175 miles indicated on the Classic Instruments cluster represents the distance driven on the build.
The 383ci V8 is a GM crate engine that was installed as part of the build. It uses a Holley EFI system, MSD ignition, a billet serpentine kit, a Walker aluminum radiator, and a a Cooling Components two-stage electric fan.
The Phoenix 700R4 transmission has a 2,700-rpm stall converter and is linked to a Currie 9″ rear end. Hedman headers are linked to a custom stainless-steel exhaust system that was fabricated by Outlaw Headers.
Following completion of the build, the truck was featured in issue 76 of Rodding USA, with the article displayed in the gallery.
Build photos are also displayed in the gallery.
The truck is titled as a 1940 Ford using VIN NCS86762. The tag is not mounted on the truck.
Grabber Green, Brewster Green, Army Green, British Racing Green, Sublime Green, Green Hell Mango, the list goes on! When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, everyone breaks out their favorite shade of green in hopes of a little luck. But at Barrett-Jackson, green isn’t just for the holiday; it’s a color that has been in the spotlight on the auction block all year long.
To celebrate the season, we’re looking back at some of the standout green machines that have crossed the block over the past year, each wearing one of the most iconic hues in automotive history. From bold, eye-catching greens that sparkle like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow to deep, sophisticated tones as rich as the rolling countryside, these cars prove there’s a lucky shade of green for every kind of enthusiast.
2025 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R Pictured above is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R powered by a 577hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine paired with a seve-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle. Over $22,000 in factory options. Has AMG Ride Control, rear-axle steering and titanium exhaust system.
2025 PALM BEACH AUCTION – 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 Powered by a matching-numbers 402ci V-8 engine factory-rated at 350hp, topped with a four-barrel carburetor. Cowl hood, SS badging and 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
2025 PALM BEACH AUCTION – 1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV Comprehensive frame-off restoration powered by a built 5.3-liter V-8 engine with a BorgWarner S475 Turbocharger, all mated to a TH350 automatic transmission and an NP205 transfer case. Inside is an AutoMeter gauge cluster.
2025 PALM BEACH AUCTION – 1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS CUSTOM COUPE Powered by a 6.0-liter LS V-8 engine with SS3 cam, mated to a Tremec TKX five-speed transmission, with Art Morrison front subframe, Detroit Speed QuadraLink rear setup, coilovers all around, Wilwood disc brakes and 18-inch KWC wheels.
2025 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 2023 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DEMON 170 Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine rated at up to 1,025hp on E85 fuel, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Was stored indoors on jack stands to prevent flat spots and has run on E85 since new. 1,644 actual miles.
2025 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 1969 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV Powered by a new Ford Performance 5.0-liter Coyote crate engine and a new six-speed automatic transmission. Has Roadster Shop frame, Velocity chassis, Wilwood brakes, Vintage Air and Dakota Digital gauges.
2025 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 1966 JAGUAR XKE SERIES I ROADSTER Powered by a matching-numbers 4.2-liter inline-six engine with upgraded cam and high-compression pistons, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Features new leather interior and convertible top, upgraded brakes and suspension, and a new electrical system.
2025 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CUSTOM COUPE Powered by a new 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 crate engine that produces 490hp to the rear wheels, mated to a Tremec five-speed manual transmission with Ridetech StreetGRIP suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and Vintage Air.
2026 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1969 DODGE DAYTONA Powered by the original matching-numbers 440ci V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission. Comprehensive restoration in the original F6 Bright Green Metallic with white wing and black bucket-seat interior. Has Wise Validation Report.
2026 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2025 MCLAREN 750S SPIDER Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Has Proactive Chassis Control III suspension, active aerodynamics, carbon-fiber construction and rear-wheel drive.
2026 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1970 INTERNATIONAL TRAVELALL CUSTOM SUV Built by Altered Kustoms and debuted at SEMA 2023. Powered by a 1,000hp supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI engine with an 8HP95 automatic transmission. Features a custom chassis, RAM 3500 suspension, Fox shocks, custom interior and many awards.
2026 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1976 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV Legacy Speed & Body Widebody Edition No. 001, featured at the 2025 SEMA Show. Features new body shell, 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, Highlander Green and Bronze finish, and full custom bespoke Mocha Italian leather interior.
Every now and then, you pass a vehicle that’s been customized with accessories in a certain color, such as red badges and wheels. If blue is your color of choice, then you’ll probably like the latest release in the Twelve 4 Twelve line of vehicles designed to celebrate Jeep‘s 85th anniversary: the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Rockslide.
2026 Jeep Wrangler Rockslide
Jeep Brand CEO Bob Broderdorf said, “Rooted in the strengths of Sahara and Rubicon, Rockslide takes factory customization even further while staying true to the Jeep brand’s core DNA. And blue continues to stand out as a color that reflects our heritage, individuality and the strong emotional connection our community has with their off-road vehicles.”
2026 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Rockslide
Available on the Wrangler Sahara, Mojave, and Rubicon (as well as the Gladiator Mojave and Rubicon), the Rockslide treatment adds an Anvil gray grille surround and matching hardtop. The Sahara and Rubicon trim levels include automatic LED headlights, LED fog lights and daytime running lights, Gorilla Glass windshield, heated mirrors, body-color fender flares (also standard on Mojave models), dark window tint. and more. In Rockslide form, the Wrangler Sahara is equipped with standard rock rails for the first time since 2017.
2026 Jeep Wrangler Rockslide interior
Which shade of blue was Jeep’s big boss talking about? Three shades, actually. On the outside, the Rockslide receives Blue Agave (a color that you may remember was offered inside the Grand Wagoneer several years ago) side stripes, hood decals, and “4 Wheel Drive” graphic. Inside, the instrument panel surround, center console, and door armrests are covered in Indigo Blue (too bad the steering wheel is left black). By far, the coolest shade of blue (no pun intended) is Jean Blue, which Jeep used for the cloth upholstery on the seats and the dashboard insert. Consider that a throwback to the 1970s, the decade in which Jeep offered the CJ-5 and CJ-7 with the Renegade Package, which included “sporty and tough, weather-resistant Levi’s vinyl bucket seats” in blue or tan along with “matching rear seats, instrument panel pad and matching sun visors” (you could even order a Levi’s soft top!).
Ticking the box for the Rockslide package will add $695 to the cost of a compatible Wrangler or Gladiator with a body‑color hardtop. You can do that when the order banks open in April.
For this week, we have four cars listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com that feature the same wheelcover. How can that be? They all used the same manufacturer, Garwood Industries, with the respective logo put on each faux center cap.
Since you already know the connection among the quartet, let’s keep it easy and simply have you tell us the year/make/model of each. Please post your answers in the Comments section below.
Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible, which is powered by a 4.6-liter DOHC V8 paired with a Borg-Warner T45 five-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Black Clearcoat and equipped with a black power convertible top over a Black leather interior, this 30,000-mile performance car is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with the original window sticker, top boot, a clean AutoCheck report, and clear title.
For the 1996 model year, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) updated the Mustang Cobra with a new hood, rocker panels, tail lamps, spoiler, rear valance, and dual exhaust outlets. This particular Cobra comes in the sleek and sinister combination of triple black for the paint, convertible top, and interior. Exterior features include a Cobra-specific front fascia with fog lamps, hood vents, power mirrors with black caps, tinted windows, side scoops, and a heated glass rear window.
A set of chrome 17-inch five-spoke wheels with 245/45 BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S tires let this Mustang show just how special a vehicle it is.
Black leather covers the front buckets and rear seats. Comfort and convenience features include power windows and locks, cruise control, tilt steering column, air conditioning, and factory Mach 460 AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo.
Instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, temperature, voltage, and oil pressure — all with white dials. The odometer shows 30,275 original miles; the most recent mileage reading of 19,854 miles on the AutoCheck report was logged in July 2009.
Under the hood is a 4.6-liter DOHC V8 with four-valve heads that helped it hit factory ratings of 305 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. Channeled through the Borg-Warner T45 five-speed manual, those figures enabled the SVT Cobra to reach 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and finish the quarter mile in 13.99 seconds and 101. 6 mph, according to the 1996 SVT Cobra’s brochure.
As part of its 1996 model year updates, Ford revised the SVT Cobra’s front suspension geometry to reduce dive, improve turn-in, and provide better communication through the power rack-and-pinion steering, which was equipped with new helically-cut gears for better precision and feel. Power reaches the road through an 8.8-inch rear end with a limited-slip differential and 3.27:1 gears. Four-wheel power disc brakes with ABS keep this Cobra from sinking its fangs into a ditch or a tree.
If you want this low-mileage, triple-black 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible, be sure to strike fast because the auction ends on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. (PDT).
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, which means everyone is Irish (by blood or honorary). It only makes sense that our Pick of the Day has an Irish connection, and we found one on ClassicCars.com that is about as Irish as Guinness and red hair. This 1960 Shamrock convertible is listed for sale by a dealership in Lebanon, Missouri.
For a country that’s considered part of the British Isles, Ireland certainly has plenty of distinction from its British masters. From music and dance to literature and libations, Ireland has made its mark on the world despite the struggle of being in the monarchy’s shadow. Not bad for a bunch of peasants!
Back in the 1950s, an American businessman by the name of James Conway went on a family vacation to Ireland. Amid the high unemployment and poverty at the time, he had the bright idea of helping the Irish economy by building a car and exporting it to the United States. He partnered with another American, William Curtis, establishing the company and a factory in Castleblaney in the County of Moneghan.
They commissioned another guy who’s not from Ireland — Alvin “Spike” Rhiando, an ex-Formula 3 Canadian racer — to pen the new car. Looking like a vehicle from Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse, the car was christened the Shamrock and was posed as a personal luxury convertible similar to the Ford Thunderbird. The design featured fiberglass body panels on a ladder frame with a 98-inch wheelbase; coil springs were on all four corners with an independent suspension up front. Power came from a 55-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a four-speed manual, both borrowed from the Austin A55. Compare those specs with the T-bird’s 113-inch wheelbase and big-block power up to 350 horses!
Admittedly, the Shamrock was projected to cost $1000 less than the four-seater Ford, but it also was more roadster than convertible as there were no side curtains. Additionally, the design was such that the rear axle needed to be lowered to change the rear tires.
A projected 3,000 cars a year manifested to an estimated 10 production vehicles before the venture was discontinued — clearly there was no four-leaf clover involved.
Several reside in the United States, including this 1960 Shamrock convertible bearing serial number SH121. Once part of the Harrah’s National Automotive Museum in Reno, this Shamrock then joined a collection in Kansas City before heading to Seattle. The current owner bought it in 2014 and has driven it sparingly, maintaining it in climate-controlled storage. Currently, this Shamrock shows just over 10,000 miles since new. “The white paint on the vehicle still presents well and the limited brightwork on the vehicle is in excellent condition,” says the seller. “Both the car’s interior and convertible top appear to be in very good condition.”
Since everyone is Irish today, having pride in Irish culture is something we all share. For $84,900 (OBO), let’s drink to that.
