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TJ Lamb, known under his online profile name, “Magnacars,” has built quite a social media enterprise around sharing other peoples’ car stories — and it’s been a huge success.

He started his YouTube channel around 2023, but he’s been active on social media for over a decade. “I love to interview people and find out why they drive the car they do,” he said in a recent video. “I find it so interesting — whether it’s a million-dollar car, or a thousand-dollar car.” He is all about building a sense of community.

For a time, the focus of TJ’s channel was on buying inexpensive cars and fixing them up. At one point, his personal collection spanned six vehicles. The turning point was when he realized his viewers were more interested in seeing a variety of vehicles from other owners. “I don’t need to buy cars to make content,” he said. His existing videos weren’t paying what his hobby was costing, so he pivoted. “I’d much rather focus on you,” he said in a video. “Even if I get no money, I’ll have fun doing it.”

Today, TJ’s YouTube channel has over half a million subscribers, and he has over 430,000 Instagram followers. His reach is far, wide, and still growing. The videos in recent weeks have spanned everything from a $2 million-plus Lamborghini Sesto to a compact Vespa Jolly microcar.

I connected with TJ during the hustle and bustle of Arizona Auction Week in January. Working with limited remaining daylight and a tight schedule, we filmed a “Why I Drive” with my 1994 Acura Legend. As of the time of this writing, it has over 40,000 views.

Subsequently, TJ came by my place to do a walk-through of my garage with me. That video has amassed over 100,000 views. A large part of TJ’s success is due to his charismatic, outgoing personality. He is engaging to chat with, and he truly takes interest in others.

If you or someone you know would like be featured in a video, you can contact TJ here.

For many, restoring an old car (even one from the 1990s) is a process of combing through junkyards for parts, or going to specialists who remanufacture particular components or make improved versions of them. Bringing certain Honda and Acura vehicles back to their former glory will now be a little easier thanks to the upcoming Honda Heritage Works program.

Honda Heritage Works will officially launch in Japan on April 1, 2026. Consider it the umbrella over two divisions: Honda Heritage Parts and Honda Restoration Service. Honda Heritage Parts will supply two different types of components: The first is Genuine Honda Reproduction Parts made with the same materials and production methods as the original ones; the second is Honda Compatible Parts, which are redeveloped and reproduced to replace OEM hardware.

Which model will be the first to benefit from Honda Heritage Parts? The first-generation Acura NSX (this is a great time to congratulate our very own Tyson Hugie, but I’m sure he already read the news!). Pricing and parts availability will be announced around the time when components begin showing up at Acura dealerships this summer.

Unfortunately, the Honda Restoration Service (formerly known as the NSX Refresh Plan) will have a more limited coverage area. According to Acura, “The Honda Restoration Service will be offered exclusively in Japan for Japan-market first-generation NSX models and will utilize Honda Heritage Parts to restore customer vehicles.”

A Basic Restoration will cover replacing worn-out engine, suspension, and door- and other opening-related parts; a Total Restoration will include those areas as well as a complete disassembly and repaint in addition to an interior overhaul.

For decades, devoted Acura NSX owners have been keeping their cars on the road. Honda Heritage Works will help them maintain that and, at the same time, preserve machines that showed the world that head-turning, mid-engine performance models don’t have to be problematic cars only driven on the weekends.

The clock is ticking for enthusiasts hoping to add a highly decorated mid-year Corvette to their garage. The Classic Corvette Dream Giveaway is nearing its conclusion, and entries to win the grand-prize 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray convertible close on March 24. Click here to enter now!

For collectors, this example represents the type of car that rarely appears outside of major auctions or established private collections. Showing just 19,607 original miles, the Corvette has earned the prestigious National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Top Flight Award three separate times, a distinction that signals exceptional authenticity and restoration accuracy.

A Big-Block Corvette from the Height of the Sting Ray Era

The 1966 model year sits squarely in the golden age of the Corvette Sting Ray. By this point, Chevrolet had refined the second-generation Corvette into a world-class American sports car, combining dramatic styling with serious big-block performance.

This particular example is powered by a 427-cubic-inch V8 rated at 425 horsepower, paired with a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle — a combination that helped define Corvette performance during the muscle car era.

Finished in Silver Pearl, this Corvette features the unmistakable mid-year look that enthusiasts prize: sculpted fenders, hidden headlights, and aggressive side-exit exhaust that announces the presence of Chevrolet’s legendary big-block engine.

Complementing the convertible soft top is a matching auxiliary hardtop, offering owners the ability to enjoy the car as either a classic open-air roadster or a sleek coupe-style Sting Ray. Click here to enter now!

Triple NCRS Top Flight Recognition Plus Two Bonuses

For serious Corvette collectors, the NCRS Top Flight Award is one of the most respected honors in the hobby. Vehicles earning the designation must meet rigorous standards for factory-correct components, finishes, and overall presentation.

Achieving the award once is notable. Earning it three times places this Corvette in rare company and underscores the quality of its restoration and preservation.

Combined with the car’s sub-20,000-mile odometer reading, the result is a mid-year Corvette that represents both authenticity and collector appeal.

Along with the Corvette itself, the grand-prize winner will also receive a Wildfire Lifts automotive lift, allowing the car to be displayed and maintained properly in a home garage.

The prize package also includes $24,000 toward federal prize taxes, helping offset the financial impact for the lucky recipient.

Final Days Before the Giveaway Ends

With the giveaway ending March 24, time is running out for enthusiasts who want a chance to claim the keys to this award-winning Sting Ray.

For Corvette fans, the opportunity to win a low-mile, triple-Top Flight 1966 Corvette convertible with big-block power represents a rare chance to own one of the most desirable American sports cars of the 1960s.

Enter now!

The El Camino was certainly more car than truck but, when it first launched in 1959, Chevrolet marketed it as part of the Task Force truck campaign. Just like with modern-day light-duty pickups, the El Camino “coupe utility” offered plenty of payload for most day-to-day chores. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1966 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup listed by a dealer in Portland, Oregon. If the “EV Camino” that Derek wrote about on Monday didn’t tickle your fancy, maybe a traditional internal-combustion variant will?

The second-generation El Camino launched in model year 1964, and received a facelift for 1966. As was the case since 1964, the El Camino shared a chassis and much of its sheet metal with the mid-size Chevelle. The list of available options was lengthy, spanning two six-cylinder engines, six V-8s, and several different transmissions.

To no surprise, the El Camino was all about versatility. One of the magazine ads for 1966 said, “You can take it with you. Over half a ton of it, if you wish, and that’s only part of the beauty of a Chevrolet El Camino. Along with the capabilities of a light-duty truck, you get sleek ’66 Chevelle styling and a lap-of-luxury interior you can make as lush as you like.”

According to its data tag, this El Camino was assembled the second week of December, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri. Later in life, it was restored in its original Tuxedo Black, which looks as classy as the name sounds. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, an SS-style hood, dual side mirrors, rocker moldings, tonneau cover, chrome dual exhaust outlets, and 17-inch Center Line aluminum wheels wrapped in Federal tires.

Inside the cabin, the car’s previous bucket-seat arrangement has been replaced with a black vinyl split-bench. Features include power steering, retro-look AM/FM stereo, Bowtie-branded floor mats, and an under-dash 6,000-rpm tachometer. A spare tire is cleverly housed behind the seat.

Under the hood is a 327ci V-8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a 10-bolt rear end. The odometer reads 84,884 miles, but the title reads mileage-exempt.

This El Camino is perfect for an enthusiast seeking a “gentleman’s hauler.” It has the look and the ride quality of a passenger car with the added utility of a cargo bed. Get a muscle car that can do it all with confidence!

The auction for this 1966 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup ends Monday, March 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

When the muscle car segment began to fracture due to demographic changes, insurance and, arguably, a bit of government overreach, enthusiasts and would-be enthusiasts found other ways to live the automotive lifestyle. Our Pick of the Day is a reflection of one of the trends of the 1970s that can bring as much a smile to your face as horsepower did a few years previously. This 1982 Chevrolet G10 van is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in North East, Pennsylvania.

In the early days of the muscle car era, horsepower was sometimes fudged to get the cars in better racing classes. As a result, NHRA and IHRA refactored vehicles based on the actual output they felt the engines actually produced. However, by 1969, an 800-pound gorilla showed up, wrapped in the sash of the insurance industry. Each insurance company was different, but it was not unheard of to receive a surcharge simply for having a four-speed manual transmission — even if the engine was a two-barrel small-block.

Then, the federal government imposed regulations to phase out leaded fuel. Lead had served as both a lubricant and octane booster, but lead in the atmosphere led to lowered IQ, damage to the brain and nervous system, learning difficulties, slowed growth, hearing problems, and headaches — and that was for children alone. Without lead, high-compression engines would suffer running on fuel with lower octane ratings, so the government implemented a plan to force the industry to use low-lead and unleaded fuel. As a result, manufacturers were required to lower the compression of their engines starting with the 1972 model year. General Motors famously started this in 1971, with Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation waiting for the mandate for most engines (the 351 Cobra Jet and 383, respectively, were notable exceptions).

And then came the custom vans to join the enthusiast world, nicely integrating with the high-performance cars, hot rods and customs, trucks, and more that were already popular. The cover of the August 1973 issue of Hot Rod magazine proclaimed a special section on “Trucks ‘n Vans.” The following February, there was “More Trucks ‘n Vans” including coverage of the first West Coast Van Nationals. Sure, much of the 1970s is often regarded with derision by enthusiasts, but the paradigm shift was in force, and fun continued to be had.

Nonetheless, custom vans were more of a flash in the pan compared to other types of vehicles. By the end of the 1970s, custom vans were less of a thing. Why? Some theories I’ll throw out there include the rising high-performance scene (think Bandit Trans Ams and, several years later, new F-bodies, C4 Corvette, 5.0 Mustangs, and Turbo Buicks), increased collectability of vintage muscle cars, and just a general evolution — the same evolution that happened to bring vans in the consciousness of enthusiasts in the first place.

The custom van spirit is demonstrated by this 1982 Chevrolet G10 van. As the lightest-duty van in the Chevrolet roster, it was available in 110- or 125-inch wheelbase. This one appears to be the former, a Chevy Van for the working man (and woman) versus the consumer-friendly Sport Van suited for families and comfort. In addition, this van features the standard powertrain configuration: a 120-horsepower 4.1-liter V-6 backed by a three-speed on the column. Yet the attraction to this vehicle is a bit more profound because this van has been transformed into the spirit of the 1970s — it’s now the Dawg Pound-bound van dedicated to the Cleveland Browns football team. In case you’re not in-the-know, the Dawg Pound is a fan section of Huntington Bank Field where loyalists wear dog masks and bark in support of the team. In addition, the van has been signed by “hundreds” of Cleveland Brown Hall of Famers and team legends (including Jim Brown, natch!).

However, to the new owner of this chariot, it’s the interior that really stands out as a rolling tribute to the team. Can you dig those orange seats? What about the PA system for generating dog barks? If you’re an Ohioan, Pennsylvanian, New Yorker, or West Virginian in the region (or are a refugee in another state), we have found the perfect tailgating vehicle for $21,991.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

Google Maps shows that it takes nine hours to fly directly from Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago to his home in Vatican City. At the end of February, the Blue Oval’s CEO, Jim Farley, and his wife Lia presented the head of the Catholic Church with a rolling reminder of the “Windy City”: a special 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum hybrid.

According to Ford From the Road, “The Explorer was customized with a 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain and 10-speed hybrid transmission, as well as an antenna that’s compatible with the European broadcast radio system. Vanity license plates read ‘DA POPE’ and ‘LEO XIV.’” Those last two additions definitely sound custom, but the hybrid part? Upon first reading, it may seem odd that a hybrid powertrain is a special addition to the Explorer — after all, aren’t the majority of vehicles available as a hybrid? Believe it or not, the 2026 Explorer is not. If you go to the Vehicles section of Ford’s website and click on the Hybrid & Electric tab, you’ll see such models as the Maverick, Escape, and E-Transit but not the Explorer. Ford only offers the Explorer to us regular folks with a 2.3-liter I-4 or 3.0-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine.

The Pope will cross the Vatican grounds in comfort and luxury because his Explorer is also a Platinum model, which comes standard with a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats with massage, and heated second-row seats. Judging by the photos, it also looks as if the Pope’s new vehicle has the Lux Leather Package, which adds quilted and stitched premium leather seats, Platinum badges on the front seats, and quilted and stitched door panels.

The team at Ford’s Chicago Assembly plant also made sure to include some thoughtful, personalized touches the Pope would appreciate. Every time he gets into his Explorer, he’ll see how far he’s come on the door sill scuff plates, which show the Chicago skyline at one end and St. Peter’s Basilica at the other. The front buckets have small individual Chicago flags on their inboard sides; in between those is another Chicago skyline, which was sewn into the lid of the center console’s storage compartment.

Farley also included handwritten letters from those who worked on the Explorer as part of the presentation. Lead Electrical Systems integration engineer Jennifer Barilovich said, “I hope my letter gave the Pope a sense of how proud I am. This is the highlight of my professional life so far.” She and her colleagues received several rosaries blessed by the Pope himself.

The modern, upscale SUV segment wouldn’t be what it is today if it weren’t for vehicles like the first-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. We’ve covered the “GC” a fair amount in recent months. In January, at the Barrett-Jackson Future Collectibles Symposium, I discussed the one-year-only 1998 5.9 Limited for its merits as a collector-grade classic. And back in November, Derek taught us about the latest and greatest for the current (fifth-generation) Grand Cherokee.

The first Grand Cherokee, known as the “ZJ,” was introduced on January 7, 1992 for the 1993 model year. It had one of the oddest – and also most engaging – debuts in automotive history. Bob Lutz, then-leader of Chrysler’s Global Product Development team, drove up a flight of stairs at the Detroit Auto Show and crashed a Grand Cherokee through a window. Talk about making an entrance. It was silly, but memorable; after all, we’re still here talking about it three decades later. Skip to about 3:30 in the video below for the best part.

It’s important to mention that Jeep was experienced in comfort-oriented SUVs since even before the Grand Cherokee’s 1993 debut. Remember the SJ-series Grand Wagoneer? That vehicle was produced under Kaiser Jeep, American Motors, and later Chrysler, before being phased out after 1991.

My family had a special connection to Grand Cherokees. My great-aunt had a Deep Blue Metallic 1993 Limited with a gray perforated leather interior. She kept a promotional brochure in the seatback pocket that I’d thumb through while riding as a second-row passenger. Core memories! And yeah, that’s me pictured above at about age 15. The vehicle’s retail price was $30,636 when it was new — a hefty sum.

Power for the Limited version came from a 5.2-liter Magnum V-8 that was rated at 220 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission and the Quadra-Trac full-time 4WD system channeled power to all four corners. The suspension, too, used “Quadra” nomenclature; it was dubbed Quadra-Coil, and it was engineered to strike a balance between off-road capability and on-road comfort. But let’s be honest: Most of the people headed to trails like Hell’s Revenge in Moab probably went with a Wrangler instead of a Grand Cherokee.

What the GC V-8 might have lacked in fuel economy (it only achieved about 12-17 mpg), it made up for in both capabilities and comfort. The cabin was loaded with niceties (especially by 1993 SUV standards) like heated leather seats, automatic climate control, and a cutting-edge audio system with a built-in equalizer. There was a trip computer including a compass at the bottom of the center stack – something reminiscent of the “digital dash” era that defined some Chrysler models of the 1980s. As a teenager, I loved it.

Years later, my mom acquired the Grand Cherokee, and my brother promptly modified it. All of the gold exterior trim was swapped out for silver, and he added a suspension lift, new wheels and tires, and aftermarket fog lamps. The Jeep stood out from its peers, but it didn’t stick around in the family much longer. According to the CARFAX report, it’s been off the road since July 2012. The most recent entry was a damage report “involving front or side impact.” Prior to that, the last recorded mileage was 178,985 miles. It was a sad fate for a vehicle that had been such a special member of our family.

The GC in Grand Cherokee might as well have stood for “Game-Changer.” Did a ZJ-generation Grand Cherokee play a role your family’s history back in the day?

Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 4×4 SUV. It is powered by a rebuilt 351ci V-8 paired with a rebuilt four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Features include a four-inch lift kit, air conditioning, running boards, a suite of power accessories, and more. Painted two-tone Electric Red Clearcoat metallic and Tucson Bronze Clearcoat metallic over a Medium Mocha leather interior, this classic SUV comes from the private seller with a clean AutoCheck report and a clear title.

The Electric Red Clearcoat metallic and Tucson Bronze Clearcoat metallic paints (an Eddie Bauer exclusive) have been ceramic-coated. There is also a complementary tan top. Features include aftermarket running boards, dual power-adjustable chrome side mirrors, chrome front and rear bumpers, and swing-away spare tire carrier with full-size spare. A set of OEM forged aluminum wheels with manual locking front hubs are fitted with 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A radials.

As this Bronco has the Eddie Bauer trim level, the cabin is furnished in Medium Mocha leather upholstery with a pair of power bucket seats up front. A matching center console with storage is situated between the two buckets. Other features include air conditioning, cruise control, power steering with tilt column, power windows and door locks, and aftermarket Kenwood AM/FM/auxiliary stereo with Bluetooth and Sirius/XM capabilities.

Instrumentation consists of an 85-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the oil pressure, temperature, voltage, and fuel. The odometer currently shows 238,765 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.

The multi-port fuel-injected 351ci V-8 was rated at 210 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque when new. It is backed by a rebuilt four-speed automatic overdrive transmission from Transmission Depot. A dual-range transfer case adjusts the driving wheels from two to four and back. This Bronco also features an upgraded aluminum radiator.

The undercarriage features STEEL-IT undercoating. On the mechanical side, you’ll also find a four-inch lift kit, Bilstein 5100 shock absorbers, and Yukon rear end with MAG-HYTEC differential cover and 4.56 gears. A single exhaust outlet routes emissions behind the right-side rear wheel.

Sure, you can find full-size SUVs in today’s market, but they simply don’t compare to the rough-and-ready ones that came from a previous generation. That is the reason why this 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 4×4 is our AutoHunter Spotlight for the day. With a burly presence and classic Eddie Bauer style, this classic SUV is just waiting for your bid before Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

View the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

Every model year, automotive outlets pick their respective favorites when it comes to new vehicles. But back in the 1950s, Motor Trend’s annual award sometimes went not just to a single model, but to the brand’s entire lineup. Our Pick of the Day, a 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible, played a role in the Ford team winning that year. The car is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Garden City, Kansas.

The Sunliner convertible was part of the broader Fairlane series, slotted as a full-sized, a top-of-the-line model for the year. Perhaps one of the things that Motor Trend liked about Ford was the brand’s value proposition: Competitive pricing meant that some families could afford to buy two cars. “Why not own TWO?” one advertisement said. “The fine car for half the fine car price.”

This Sunliner is described by the seller as an “amazing survivor.” The listing says, “Purported to be a one-owner before I purchased it. One of the nicest I have seen.” While many cars from the 1950s had two-tone paint schemes, the monochromatic Mandarin Orange look works well on this one. Features include chrome brightwork, antenna, sweeping side spears, color-matched steel wheels, and full-size hubcaps.

Some of the main advancements for the 1956 Fairlane models had to do with safety engineering. Ford touted the car’s new “Lifeguard Design,” which referred to the revised steering wheel, door latches, and rearview mirror. For an extra cost, a buyer could opt for padded sun visors and a padded dash. This Sunliner’s cockpit complements its exterior nicely, showing two-tone orange and ivory vinyl upholstery, radio, heater, and an obligatory pair of fuzzy dice.

The seller says that the power-operated top mechanism has a broken bracket which currently prevents it from going up. Save your cruising for clear-sky days only, at least for the time being!

Under the hood is a “Thunderbird” V-8 of undisclosed displacement, but it could be a 292ci or a larger 312ci. The seller says the car runs well, and the engine and transmission are in good condition. The odometer shows 78,600 miles.

As for that “Car of the Year” award, it’s worth adding to that story. The 1955 award went to the entire Chevrolet Motor Division lineup, and in 1957, it went to the Chrysler Corporation. As it turns out, the magazine made sure just about everyone was recognized. This Sunliner has the perfect combination of iconic 1950s design, open-air freedom, and solid investment potential. The asking price is $28,000.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com