This quartet of quality automobiles currently listed on AutoHunter is hankering for your bids. I’ve called them special because that’s what they are: desirable online auction cars. Once you figure what they are, will you agree?
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Currently listed on AutoHunter is this 1972 Dodge Charger SE. The initials stood for Special Edition, Dodge’s way of suggesting this Charger was more than just a sporty coupe—it was a personal luxury coupe. Note the formal roofline with wide C-pillars, standard vinyl top, accented taillights, bright belt moldings, lower-body pinstripes, concealed headlights, Rallye instrument panel cluster, and available Brougham Package. Standard motivation was a 318ci V8, but this one is powered by the powerful 400 four-barrel, which is paired with a TorqueFlite automatic. Features include an AM/FM stereo, bucket seats, a console, dual chrome racing mirrors with a driver-side remote, chrome exhaust tips, and more. Painted Eggshell White with a black vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this Mopar B-body comes from the selling dealer in Lafayette, Indiana with a clear title.
The Eggshell White paint is claimed to be original to the car; it is complemented by a black vinyl top. Other exterior features include longitudinal lower-body striping, concealed headlamps, accented taillights, a “Rallye” trunk lid stripe, chrome exhaust extensions with a special rear valence, dual chrome racing mirrors, and Special Edition medallions and badging. A set of 15-inch Rallye wheels are wrapped in staggered-width Cooper Cobra Radial G/T radials—245/60 front, 255/60 rear.
The black vinyl interior features the Brougham Package, which included extra sound insulation, bright pedal dress-up, special door panels, and a cloth and vinyl split-back bench seat with a fold-down armrest; the original buyer opted to substitute bucket seats for the bench. Other features include a center console, air conditioning, simulated woodgrain trim, a three-spoke steering wheel with power steering, and an AM/FM stereo.
All Charger SEs received the Rallye instrument cluster, which included a 150-mph speedometer, clock, and gauges for the oil pressure, temperature, alternator, and fuel.
The odometer shows 75,271 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The 400ci V8 was rated at 255 (net) horsepower with a four-barrel carburetor and 8.2:1 compression. Electronic ignition was standard with this engine. A three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission is paired with the 400.
The undercarriage features front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system featuring nifty chrome tips.
The 1972 Dodge Charger SE was the stepping stone in Charger’s evolution towards a dedicated personal luxury coupe. In the case of this specific AutoHunter Spotlight vehicle, it features both luxury and performance thanks to the powerplant sitting underneath the hood, making it one of 6,669 built for the U.S. market. A combination of luxury and performance is not often found in vehicles of this era, so be poised to place a bid on this Charger because the auction ends on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).
Today’s Pick of the Day is a 1976 AMC Gremlin. If you have spent a lot of time around the classic car concours and show circuit, you have probably heard of the infamous Concours d’Lemons. This event is the brainchild of my friend Alan Galbraith, and he describes it as “the concours of misfit cars.” Basically, if you have nowhere else to go to show your car because it is thought of as a lemon, a car that is derided by just about everyone, or is a horrible example of an otherwise good car, then Concours d’Lemons is for you. This is one of the most fun events I have ever attended; both spectators and participants have a great time. There are numerous Lemons Concours events in North America, with the largest being held in conjunction with the Amelia Island Concours and during Monterey Car Week, which happens the day before the Pebble Beach Concours.
With that in mind, my Pick of the Day is a car that not only would be automatically accepted at any Lemons event, but one that also would also be in contention for the coveted Worst of Show award. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Cleveland.
The AMC Gremlin was a subcompact car designed to compete with the new small cars coming from Europe and Japan. Rumor had it that both Ford and GM were developing new small cars for the segment, and AMC needed something to compete. According to legend, AMC designer Dick Teague sketched his concept—which involved shortening the rear end of a Javelin—on an air sickness bag. A young designer named Bob Nixon joined AMC and created the first official sketches of the Gremlin.
The Gremlin seen here is described by the seller as a 1976 model that shows 58,000 original miles. It has been repainted in its original correct Sunshine Yellow, and features stock Rally wheels and black stripes. The seller goes on to state that the bodywork is really nice, with laser-straight sheet metal and good gaps all around—even the plastic nose and gills in the sail panel are still in excellent condition with no signs of age-related deterioration. What little chrome and stainless trim there is on the car is also in great shape, as is the original glass, which shows no chips, delamination, or other issues.
The listing says the tan vinyl interior is almost entirely original and still in excellent shape, with no splits or tears in any of the usual spots. The original door panels, steering wheel, and even the carpets are in outstanding original condition.
Under the hood everything looks as good as the body and interior, with a clean engine and an incredibly tidy engine compartment. Finding a Gremlin in this condition—one that still has its original engine and not received a V8 swap—is next to impossible. This has to be one of the best Gremlins on the planet.
If your collector car taste runs more toward unique, forgotten, or underappreciated cars, and if you want to take a class win or even the Worst of Show event at the Concours d’ Lemons, you should consider this 1976 AMC Gremlin. At a price of only $24,900, it is about the same cost as booking a room at the Lodge at Pebble Beach during car week—and I am willing to bet you won’t see another one at any local show.
This 1965 Buick Riviera was refurbished and modified by Hot Rod Garage of Sand Springs, Oklahoma in 2019 with work that involved smoothing and refinishing the bodywork in black, retrimming the interior with green leather upholstery, and repowering the car with a supercharged 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and a 4L70E four-speed automatic transmission. The car rides on RideTech air suspension with staggered Schott billet wheels mounted over power-assisted disc brakes, and is further equipped with Holley Terminator X engine management and a custom stainless-steel exhaust system. Following the completion of the build, the car was featured in Modern Rodding magazine. This Riviera is now offered by the selling dealer with build receipts, a custom luggage set, and a clean Texas title.
The body was smoothed and filled prior to a respray in black. Modifications included filling the front cowl and the removal of the antenna, emblems, rocker trim, and lower front grille trim. The vertical grille members were also refinished in black.
Schott Cover-Loc series Accelerator billet wheels are finished in titanium with polished accents and measure 18″ in front and 20″ at the rear. They are mounted with 245/40 and 305/35 Nitto NT555 G2 tires, respectively. The car features power steering, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, and RideTech air suspension with a front sway bar and an adjustable Panhard bar at the rear.
The power-adjustable front and rear bucket seats were fitted with new cushions and reupholstered in Southern Vine green Relicate Napali leather by Cato’s Custom Upholstery of Tucker, Georgia. The dashboard and door panels are trimmed to match, and additional appointments include a black headliner, Dark Charcoal Finetuft velour carpeting, a Kicker Bluetooth-capable stereo, and aftermarket climate control with an adjustment knob located ahead of the shifter. The Sonomatic AM radio is retained for aesthetic purposes and is not functional.
A walnut-rimmed steering wheel sourced from a 1965 Gran Sport and finished in black fronts custom Classic Instruments gauges consisting of a 140-mph speedometer and readouts for oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer indicates 1,600 miles driven since the completion of the build.
The trunk has been upholstered to match the cabin, and it houses a four-piece 300SL-inspired luggage set by Laurent Nay of Broût-Vernet, France trimmed in green leather.
The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 is equipped with an LSA supercharger, Holley Terminator X computer management, a Walbro fuel pump, a Billet Specialties water pump, an American Autowire wiring harness, MSD spark plug wires, and a custom stainless-steel exhaust system with 2.5″ headers and Stainless Works mufflers. An Optima battery is concealed by a custom-built cover, and the valve covers are finished in gray Cerakote.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a 4L70E four-speed automatic transmission and a rear axle with 3.23:1 gears.
The car earned awards at the 2024 Goodguys Lone Star Nationals, Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance, and the Triple Crown of Rodding. It was also featured in a 2025 issue of Modern Rodding, a copy of which is included in the sale.
This street rod pickup was built under prior ownership using fiberglass bodywork inspired by a ‘39 Studebaker L5 Coupe Express, and it is mounted on a Chevrolet S-10 frame. The pickup is powered by a 350ci Chevrolet V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. The truck rides on an independent front suspension, a live rear axle with traction bars, and Eagle Alloys 15” wheels, and it is further equipped with power steering and front disc brakes. Inside, gray leather upholstery is complemented by a body-color dashboard, a console with a B&M shifter, air conditioning, cruise control, a Pioneer CD head unit, and AutoMeter gauges. A chopped roofline, flush-mounted headlights and taillights, shaved doors, and a wood-lined cargo bed with a hard tonneau are among the other highlights. This custom street rod pickup is now offered at no reserve with literature and a clean North Dakota title in the seller’s name listing the truck as a 1939 Studebaker.
The fiberglass body is finished in red and features a split grille, a chopped roofline, flush-mounted headlights and taillights, shaved door handles, dual side mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear valance.
Headlights sourced from a third-generation Ford Taurus are set into the front fenders, and converging metal bars fill the grille openings.
The wood-lined cargo bed has a hard tonneau supported by gas struts.
Eagle Alloys 15” wheels are wrapped in 215/65 front and 275/60 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The bodywork is mounted on a Chevrolet S-10 frame with an independent front end and a live rear axle supported by parallel leaf springs with traction bars. The truck is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
The cab features bucket seats trimmed in light gray leather that extends to the center armrest and door panel inserts. Dark gray carpets line the floors, and a body-color dashboard and center console with a B&M shifter have been installed. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, and a Pioneer CD head unit mounted below the driver’s seat. Wear is noted on the upholstery.
The Grant GT steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges, while a Faria oil temperature gauge has been added below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 27k miles, approximately 300 of which have been added under current ownership.
The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is equipped with an uprated camshaft, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and long-tube headers.
A four-speed automatic transmission is linked to a 10-bolt rear end. Rust is visible on underbody components, which can be viewed in the gallery.
The car is titled as a 1939 Studebaker using Arizona-assigned VIN AZ235429.
Several issues of the Studebaker Drivers Club newsletter, Turning Wheels, will accompany the vehicle.
This street rod was built under prior ownership using a fiberglass 1936 Chevrolet business-coupe body and a 350ci Chevrolet V8 backed by three-speed automatic transmission, a 12-bolt rear end, and a limited-slip differential. The body is finished in red, and it rides on a chassis equipped with independent front suspension, front disc brakes, power steering, and 15″ Pacer Dragstar wheels. Exterior details include rectangular headlights and a rumble seat, while the gray fabric interior features bucket seats, power windows, a Grant GT steering wheel, a tilt-adjustable steering column, and a Dakota Digital analog gauge set. The car was purchased by the seller in 2022, and service since that time has included replacing the front controls arms as well as the brake rotors and pads. This Chevy street rod is now offered at no reserve with a Virginia title in the seller’s name that lists the car as a 1936 Chevrolet two-door coupe.
The fiberglass body is finished in red and features inset rectangular headlights, a center-hinged hood, a cowl vent, and running boards with black rubber treads as well as a blacked-out grille insert, peep mirrors, flush-mounted taillights, and a rumble seat.
Pacer 15″ Dragstar wheels with a polished finish are mounted with 215/60 Jetzon Genesis Touring tires showing 2004 production date codes. Suspension is handled by independent control arms with coil springs and hydraulic dampers up front, while leaf springs and tube shocks are employed out back. The steering is power-assisted, as are the front disc and rear drum brakes. The upper and lower control arms and the brake rotors and pads were replaced in 2025.
The cabin is trimmed in pleated gray fabric with bucket seats, lap belts, power windows, a locking glove box, and color-coordinated carpeting, and the rumble seat is trimmed to match.
The wood-rimmed Grant GT steering wheel is mounted atop a tilt-adjustable column, and it fronts a body-color dashboard housing a Dakota Digital HDS-Series gauge cluster with six analog readings and an inset TFT LCD message center. The digital odometer shows 1,600 miles, and true mileage is unknown.
The 350ci V8 is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor along with a chrome open-element air cleaner, chrome Holley valve covers, louvered manifold covers, a Delco-Remy HEI distributor, and a dual exhaust system.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission linked to a 12-bolt rear end with a Positraction differential.
The car is titled as a 1936 Chevrolet using VIN AA6643748. The title carries a “Not Actual” odometer brand.
The 1990s were a golden era for automotive experimentation, where manufacturers embraced bold designs and unconventional ideas. This spirit led to vehicles that defied logic yet captured our hearts. From the Chrysler Concorde’s “cab-forward” design to the Volkswagen New Beetle’s retro revival, these cars showcased a fearless approach to innovation. Their quirks and flaws have since become endearing, reminding us of an era when carmakers dared to be different. (motor-junkie.com)
There’s plenty of folklore surrounding NASCAR’s earliest drivers, as some were moonshine runners before turning pro. In the case of Middle Georgia Raceway, this worked in an inverse manner, as the track was a façade for a moonshine operation.
The Arizona Republic, September 26, 1967
The half-mile paved track opened in May 1966 at a cost of $500,000. With a contemporary Pontiac Catalina convertible handling pace car duties, track activities kicked off with the Speedy Morelock 200, where Richard Petty drove his Hemi Plymouth 100 miles for the win. Through 1971, Middle Georgia Raceway hosted nine NASCAR Grand National races, with names like Bobby Allison, David Pearson, and Bobby Isaac congregating in the winner’s circle.
The Perry (GA) Houston Home Journal, September 28, 1967
But sometime between those races—specifically September 23, 1967—federal agents converged on the racetrack and arrested Lamar Brown, Jr., the owner of Middle Georgia Raceway. It seems a hunter had picked up a strange scent and notified authorities, who proceeded to search for several hours before discovering a four-by-four trap door concealed by a dummy ticket booth. From there, a dirt passageway led 17 feet down to an underground chamber about 50 feet long and six feet wide. On the floor was a distillery consisting of two fermentation tanks, a gas-operated cooker, and electrical lighting, exhausts, and even insect-repelling devices. With a total capacity of 3,700 gallons of mash, the still was capable of producing an estimated 80 gallons of whiskey per day. The state and federal tax for that amount would have amounted to approximately $1,000 (about $9,700 today).
The Perry (GA) Houston Home Journal, September 28, 1967
Brown denied knowledge of the still despite evidence showing he had purchased 24 pounds of yeast 10 days prior to the still’s discovery. He claimed the yeast was to make food for the concession stand. After deliberation, the jury returned with a not guilty verdict.
Image courtesy of Sugarbomb
After 1971, the track hosted amateur races, special events, concerts, and seasonal Halloween attractions. It also served as a shooting location for TV shows and films, including the racing scenes in the Richard Pryor movie Greased Lightning. The Old Style Beer 200, an ARCA SuperCar Series race held at the track in 1984, was the final automotive event at Middle Georgia Raceway. The track permanently closed in 1986.
At the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction, ClassicCars TV encountered a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, a special model which paid homage to the Grand Sport race cars of the early 1960s. Along with the Sebring Silver Collector Edition, the ’96 Grand Sport marked the end of the fourth generation of America’s Sports Car. It was a distinctive commemorative model finished in Admiral Blue with a white center stripe, red fender hash marks, and black 17-inch wheels. The Grand Sport was only available with a 6-speed manual and came standard with the one-year-only LT4 5.7-liter V8, which featured revised internals and new injectors that helped it pump out 330 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. One enthusiast made the winning bid of $38,500 to take this instantly recognizable piece of Corvette history home with them.
If you are looking at buying a car from the world of little British sports cars there are many choices out there. Some examples are the legendary MGB, Triumph Spitfire, Sunbeam Alpine, and the Triumph TR6. All of these are good cars in their own right but, to me, there is an often overlooked model that combines some of the best qualities of two different cars from two different eras: the Triumph TR250.
The TR250, which carried the internal code name Project Wasp, was a bit of a stopgap measure that was created to compete against the higher-performance MGC, and to assist with emissions requirements from the U.S. that had started to strangle the TR4. What made the TR250 special to me is that it combined the stunning styling of the Michelotti-designed TR4 with the six-cylinder engine from the yet-to-be-released TR6. This combination makes the TR250 something just a bit more special than either the TR4 or the TR6. The TR250 is also a much rarer car than either of those vehicles as it was only built for a single year.
The seller describes this TR250 as being powered by the correct 2.5-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. That last word is quite important to me as the overdrive unit on these cars transforms the Triumph from a car that is annoying at 65 MPH to one that can cruise all day at 75. The car is painted in the correct red over a new black leather interior (all TR250s came equipped with leather) and comes from the the seller with owner’s manual, maintenance manual, service receipts, and clear title.
The seller goes on to state some important facts about this car, including a $20,000 frame-off restoration in 1992 when the color was changed to red, a new interior, and engine and carbs that were rebuilt in 2023. These facts, combined with the car being located in Northern California, lead me to believe that this is likely a very nice example of a TR250.
Looking at the photos in this listing it seems as if the paintwork was well done. I see no signs of overspray and have to believe that they painted this TR250 when it was disassembled, as it looks at least as good as a factory TR250 paint job. The seller states that the chrome was also replaced, and looks good as well. The only annoying thing I see on the exterior is that the door and fender chrome do not line up perfectly, especially on the right side of the car. I am not sure if this can be adjusted to line up better by adjusting the door but think it is likely. No, these cars were not perfect (like a 1968 Aston Martin), but I personally would take the time to try to remedy this.
The interior looks to be in great shape with correct leather and correct wood dash. I personally like the aftermarket wood wheel. Yes, the leather seat covers could have been installed a bit better but this is something you can fix if it bothers you. I personally would just drive and enjoy it.
This TR250 engine compartment also looks to be in excellent condition, with a few chrome engine dress-up items. Everything looks to be in good shape.
The underside of this TR250 also looks quite good, with everything appearing to be in nice shape. I fully believe that the restoration of this car included the suspension bushings. This is important as the difference between a TR6 with worn-out bushings and one with its suspension in good condition is so drastic that it’ll be like driving two different model cars.
If you are looking for a classic British roadster that combines all the best bits, plus it being the rarest of the Triumph TRs, then I would consider this TR250. I have always liked it much more than the TR6 and think that these cars still have room to move upwards in value. More importantly, they are the very definition of a 1960s British roadster, offering enough power, good handling, and one of the best-sounding British engines of the era. If you think so too then bid on this car (and do it soon!) as the auction for this 1968 Triumph TR250 with overdrive ends Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).
