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Modified 1953 International Harvester R-112

This 1953 International Harvester R-112 pickup was acquired by the seller in 2019 and was subsequently the subject of a pro-street-style custom build. Work included installing the 383ci Chevrolet V8 and the 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission as well as fitting the body on a fabricated chassis with replacement braking, suspension, and exhaust-system components. The truck is finished in green over tan upholstery, and additional equipment includes a Holley Sniper electronic fuel-injection system, an aluminum radiator, simulated velocity stacks, a Quick Performance 9″ rear axle, a limited-slip differential, 17″ wheels, front and rear air springs, a triangulated four-link rear suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes in addition to an adjustable ducktail-style spoiler, a shortened bed, push-button start, and five-point Simpson racing harnesses. This modified R-112 is offered with refurbishment photos and a Washington State title.

The exterior is finished in green with faded paint and corrosion visible throughout the truck. Additional details include an adjustable ducktail-style spoiler, fabricated aluminum inner fenders, a bed-mounted cooler, dual rear windows, LED headlights, and dual side-exit exhaust outlets with black heat shields. The bed has been shortened by 15″, and the bed floor has been cut for clearance for the fuel tank and rear suspension crossmember. The left vent window is cracked.

Black-finished 17″ smoothie wheels are mounted chrome “spider” caps along with 255/50 Nitto NT555 G2 tires. The truck is equipped with front and rear air springs using Viair components as well as front and rear sway bars, tubular front control arms, and a triangulated four-link rear suspension with QA1 shocks. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.

The bench seat is covered in two-tone tan upholstery and features five-point Simpson racing harnesses. The truck is equipped with push-button start and a glove box-mounted Holley Sniper EFI display.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Classic Instruments gauges consisting of a 140-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 1,400 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 383ci V8 features a roller valve train, a Holley Sniper electronic fuel-injection system, an aluminum radiator, and eight simulated velocity stacks atop the air cleaner lid. An oil change was performed approximately 800 miles ago, according to the seller.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, a Quick Performance 9″ rear axle, and a limited-slip differential. The replacement frame was powder-coated and painted black under current ownership. The custom-fabricated dual exhaust system features electric cut-outs beneath the cab.

Photos taken during the refurbishment are provided in the gallery.

The truck is titled using the engine serial number 205316 shown above. The Washington State title lists an Antique brand.

406-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 5-Speed

This 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova was acquired by the seller in 2021 and subsequently built into a Gasser-style hot rod. Work included replacing body panels, repainting the car in metallic brown, reupholstering the interior, and installing a 406ci small block V8, a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission, a Moser Engineering 12-bolt rear axle, a Speedway Motors Gasser front suspension kit, Calvert Racing traction bars, and four-wheel disc brakes. Additional equipment includes an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, a dual exhaust system, 15″ American Racing front wheels, 15″ COPO-style rear wheels, cheater slicks, a roll bar, and MOON gauges. This modified Nova is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.

Originally Ermine White, the car has been refinished in metallic brown with a white roof. The quarter panels, fenders, and hood are said to have been replaced prior to the repaint. Additional exterior details include quarter vent windows, bright window trim, chrome bumpers, and racing-related decals on the rear windows. Scratches are noted on the window glass, and pitting is present on the bumpers and trim.

The front wheels are 15″ American Racing Torq-Thrusts mounted with 165/80 Nankang tires, and the rear wheels are 15″ COPO-style reproductions mounted with Towel City Tire pie-crust cheater slicks. The car is equipped with front disc brakes, Wilwood rear disc brakes, a Speedway Motors Gasser front suspension/axle kit, Calvert Racing traction bars, and a parking brake.

The interior has been reupholstered in black vinyl with matching carpets and features front bucket seats, a body-color six-point roll bar, a Hurst shifter and shift knob, a tilt steering column, a three-spoke steering wheel, and lap seatbelts. A Delco radio and aftermarket rear speakers are installed but not wired.

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm MOON tachometer, and MOON gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The five-digit odometer has been reset and shows 800 miles. Total chassis mileage is unknown.

The 406ci small block V8 was reportedly built with a SCAT crankshaft, Keith Black pistons, H-beam connecting rods, and a 4/7-swap camshaft. It produced 483 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque in a January 2023 dyno test. Additional equipment includes aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, tubular headers, a Milodon oil pan, an HEI distributor, an MSD rev limiter, an aluminum radiator, and a dual exhaust system with FlowMonster mufflers.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission and a Moser Engineering 12-bolt rear axle with 3.73:1 gears. The seller notes that a McLeod Racing clutch assembly and Lakewood Safety bellhousing are also fitted. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.

LS2-Powered Ford Roadster Hot Rod

This Ford-style roadster was built under previous ownership utilizing Dearborn Duece steel bodywork over a 1932 Ford-style frame, and it is finished in blue over tan leather upholstery. Power is provided by a 6.0-liter LS2 V8 mated to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear axle. Features include a blue soft top, chrome trim and suspension components, rear Ridetech coilovers, power steering, front disc brakes, Vintage Air climate control, a Kenwood CD stereo, Focal speakers, Classic Instruments gauges, and power windows. The car was acquired by the owner in 2019, and subsequent work consisted of installing the staggered artillery-style wheels wrapped in Kumho and Hankook tires. This Ford-style roadster is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean Kentucky title listing the car as a 1932 Ford.

The steel Dearborn Duece convertible body is finished in blue and features a polished grille, louvered engine covers, chrome headlight buckets, dual mirrors, and dual exhaust finishers as well as a blue soft top that fully retracts beneath a rear tonneau panel. Damage to the right-front was repaired under prior ownership.

The staggered artillery-style wheels have body color spokes and are mounted with Kumho 195/55R15 tires up front and 275/60R17 Hankook Ventus ST tires out back. The suspension consists of a chrome front drop axle with a transverse leaf spring and radius rods as well as a triangulated four-link rear setup with Ridetech adjustable rear coilovers. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

The cabin features a bench seat upholstered in tan leather joined by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Features include Vintage Air climate control, power windows, Focal speakers, and a trunk-mounted Kenwood CD stereo with a floor-mounted marine-style control panel.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel has banjo-style spokes and a polished V8 horn button. Classic Instruments gauges consist of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for battery voltage, fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 11k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 6.0-liter LS2 V8 features a custom intake manifold, an aftermarket top-mounted throttle body, a Cadillac-style air cleaner assembly, body color and engine-turned coil covers, tubular exhaust headers, and billet accessory drive pulleys. An aluminum radiator with an electric fan has been installed.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear axle. Underbody components have been finished to match the body color.

Images from the front-end damage repair are shown in the gallery.

The reproduction VIN tag reads B500190, which corresponds to the VIN listed on the Kentucky title.

Muscle Cars That Will Leaving You Begging For A Summer Joyride

We’re right in the heat of summer as temperatures reach scorching heights. When you think of summer, car fans think of taking a joyride in a loud-revving muscle car. Classic muscle cars have a look and feel to them unlike anything else on the road, and that’s why they are so popular with automotive fans. These are the cars that you’ll routinely see at summer cruise nights and hot rod shows.

Cars like the Pontiac Firebird and the Chevy Camaro with their open-air T-Tops and fun characteristics make driving a pleasure. The summertime is the perfect season to take your car out on a warm Saturday and see what it can do. A fun muscle car is something that makes the summer season all the better. Some muscle cars are the epiphany of summertime, so we looked at the types of muscle cars that will make you beg to have a summer ride. Remember the best muscle cars for a warm summer night here.

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Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

What’s the first thing that most people notice about the Trans Am? The T-Tops. The removable roof panels were innovated by GM and made popular during the 1970s with the Trans-Am sports car. The best things about the Trans-Am were its performance and styling. Some believed the removable tops were better than having a convertible. When you take the Trans-Am out on a date night, you had a completely different feeling (via Driving Line).

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With the signature black and gold paint, accents, and the t-top, the Trans-AM was made for late-night cruising. The excellent styling of the car and the performance of the turbocharged engine were both unique features. There were also V8 versions of the car which were far more common and popular, but those in the know wanted the turbo.

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

The W124 Mercedes-Benz coupes have been desirable cars since they were new. In period road tests the 300CE was often referred to as one of the best cars in the world with reviewers praising the coupe’s styling, performance, comfort and build quality. Among Mercedes collectors and enthusiasts many consider the 300CE as the last of the truly great Mercedes cars. The only car in the era that bettered the quality of the 300CE was the 560SEC, a car that cost $10,000 more than the $53,340 300CE cost when new.

One of these world class coupes is featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE.

The seller states that this 300CE is a one owner car from new and has been well cared for its entire life. It is powered by its legendary Mercedes 3.0-liter inline-six fated at 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The car spent its entire life in Arkansas and received over $5,000 in engine and suspension updates in 2011. Equipment includes automatic climate control, a Becker radio, woodgrain interior trim, and Continental tires. It is finished in its original Mercedes Anthracite Gray paint and beige over a tan MB-Tex vinyl interior, this C124 300CE is now offered by the selling dealer with service records, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

Other features include fog lamps, headlight wipers, a hood ornament, a mono-blade windshield wiper, a pillarless roofline, accent pinstripes, 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels with correct size 195/65R15 Continental tires, and a power sunroof. The seller notes that there is minor paint discoloration on the left side of the roof, which can be seen in the photo gallery in the listing.

The car has VDO-branded instrumentation that include a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel economy. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 98,750 miles, but the seller states the odometer is not functional. The last mileage figure logged in the CARFAX report in October 2011 was 90,840 miles. So it may have a few more miles than it reads, but it looks like a very nice and clean car. I personally would have the odometer fixed as soon as I purchased the car.

The CARFAX report starts in September 1989 and shows no history of accidents or damage. The seller has provided a walk-around video in the listing that shows a start-up, a 360-degree tour, and a demonstration of the electronics. Service records will come with the purchase of the car.

And now for the best part of this spotlight. This stunning car is being offered at no reserve. This means that the highest bid gets the car regardless of price. These coupes are true world class GT cars, think of them as a sort of pocket Bentley coupe built in Germany and you get the idea of just how great they are. If I had the time this year, I would buy this myself and drive it to Monterey for car week. It would be more than welcome at events that week including RADwood and Legends of the Autobahn. Not to mention it would be a nice way to travel from event to event during the week.

The online auction for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE ends on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

2024 Toyota Supra Celebrates 45th Anniversary Edition Celebrates Sports Car’s Heritage

Toyota recently unveiled updates for its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line, including a Supra 45th Anniversary Edition model slated to reach U.S. showrooms this year as a 2024 model.

The 45th Anniversary Edition commemorates the 1979 launch of the first-generation Mark I Supra in the U.S. (badged as the Celica Supra), but Toyota also calls it an ode to the 1990s Supra models like the Mark IV, which achieved pop culture immortality through the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

2024 Toyota Supra 45th Anniversary Edition

The special edition’s available Mikan Blast (“mikan” is Japanese for “orange”) paint color helps make that connection with the “Fast and Furious” Supra. The only other available color is Absolute Zero (white).

Also included is a rear spoiler that stands about three inches above the deck lid, the angle of which can be manually adjusted. Other changes include matte-black 19-inch wheels, GR-logo brake calipers, and a black side-panel graphic with the Supra logo.

2024 Toyota Supra 45th Anniversary Edition

The 45 Anniversary Edition is available only with the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine, which makes the same 382 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque as other Supra models. That power is sent to the rear wheels through 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Toyota brought the manual back for the 2023 model year, but only with the 6-cylinder engine; the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 remains automatic-only.

Production of the 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 900 units, split between the Mikan Blast and Absolute Zero paint colors. Pricing for the special edition and the rest of the 2024 Supra lineup will be announced at a later date.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: 2024 Toyota Supra 45th Anniversary Edition

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

Goodwood Festival of Speed Celebrates 30 Years

The world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed is coming up in July, and the 30th incarnation of this British event is slated to feature history, new introductions, celebrations, concours, and even a nod to the future of transportation. Yet though it’s worth celebrating 30 years of the Festival of Speed, the theme of the 2023 event is Goodwood 75, as it’s the 75th anniversary since Goodwood Motor Circuit first opened its doors.

The Supercar and First Glance Paddock will offer glimpses of “some of the most innovative and anticipated vehicles from across the automotive industry” with over 100 world-exclusives, debuts, reveals, and more. Expected public debuts include the Caterham Electric Seven, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche 718 Spyder RS, and the UK debut of the BMW 5 Series.

The Goodwood Hill will be open to visitors on Thursday the 13th in anticipation for the Sunday race. Even better, Thursday is when the racers practice, giving the visitors an opportunity to play spectator as well.

Thursday visitors will also have the opportunity to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed Central Feature, which is a celebration on 75 years of Porsche. Will a 917 appear? We don’t have any insider information, but it sounds completely appropriate, innit?

All the featured fun isn’t just for terra firma, mind you, as the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, will strut their spectacular stuff up in the atmosphere. Additionally, fans can enter a contest to win lunch with the Red Arrows team at Goodwood.

The Festival of Speed will also play host to McLaren’s Formula 1 team, as well as the teams from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One, Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1, and Williams Racing. If your flavor of racing leans towards the two-wheel kind, the Ducati Lenovo, GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3, LCR Honda and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teams will also be part of the celebration.

A relaxing respite of automotive elegance will occur on Sunday with the Cartier Style et Luxe, a concours d’elegance. You will find the crème de la crème of automobiles at this event, almost like a British version of Amelia Island but on the British Isles. It will be interesting to see what cars are in attendance because the mix of cars in the UK is different. Maybe a Minerva?

To the Luddites out there, you may want to skip this part: Goodwood will be hosting a Future Lab exhibit with a curated line-up of 20 pioneering EV companies, plus a display on Electric Avenue with a selection of the current crop of EVs. Looking ahead has never been so, um, electrifying!

A nod to the past, a nod to the present, and a nod to the future — that’s Goodwood 75 on July 13-16, 2023.

Pick of the Day: 1968 AMC Javelin SST

Part of American Motors’ bid to compete toe-to-toe with the Big Three was the introduction of the Javelin. With the success of the Ford Mustang, this new market segment could not be ignored, even if such a vehicle wasn’t quite a fit within AMC. But, considering AMC was on the sporty bandwagon with hardtops like the 1963 Rambler American 440-H, 1964 Classic 770-H, 1964 Ambassador 990-H, and 1965 Marlin, it was only a matter of time for AMC to come up with Mustang-fighter. A very nice example of AMC’s pony car, an inaugural 1968 Javelin SST, is our Pick of the Day. It is for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Christiansburg, Virginia. (Click on the link to view the listing)

Unlike the Mustang, the Javelin was only available as a semi-fastback coupe. “Its price is much less than the Mustang’s, yet you get much more,” claimed AMC. More room front and rear, more trunk space, more glass, and more maneuverability were some of the benefits. Two trim levels were available: standard and SST. Engine choices started with a 232ci inline-six, but you could opt for a 290 (available with two- or four-barrel carburetor), 343, and 390 V8s (the latter a late introduction). Additionally, performance fans could opt for the Go Package, which included a 343 or 390, dual exhausts, power disc brakes, heavy-duty springs, beefier sway bar, larger tires, and a nice fat longitudinal stripe.

The Javelin compared well in the marketplace to the Mustang and other cars in the segment, and the top 390 V8 was comparable in performance to most pony cars with similar cubic-inches aside of a solid-lifter 396 or Ram Air 400. By the end of the model year, 55,124 Javelins were built — 29,097 standard Javelins and 26,027 Javelin SSTs. They’re not often seen because they are drastically overshadowed by the two-seater AMX, and finding one in fine condition can be a tough proposition. The seller of this 1968 AMC Javelin SST hasn’t given much information — “all-original survivor . . . has plenty of pep to take you down the highway” — but we can infer some things from the pictures: the stripe tells us it has the Go Package, the engine bay shows it as being one of 8,954 SSTs built with the 343 (confirmed by the “T” in the VIN), and the paint looks to be Scarab Gold. Options appear to be black vinyl top, automatic transmission, woodgrain steering wheel, clock, AM radio, and Magnum 500 wheels.

The combination of condition and performance equipment makes this 44,644-mile 1968 Javelin SST a desirable pony car among more popular ponies (if not 1960s collectibles). For $45,000, this is a classic that is the perfect conversation starter for the loquacious.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

From Bullitt To Eleanor: Hollywood’s Most Iconic Movie Mustangs

Cars and movies go hand in hand nearly since the first motion picture graced the silver screen. Over the decades, hit movies have featured countless car chases and stunts. But one car stands out as the most popular movie machine – the Ford Mustang. Since the Mustang’s 1964 introduction, this model was featured in hundreds (if not more) of movies and TV series. If you’re a car fan, you probably have a few of your favorite movie Mustangs.

And movie Mustangs weren’t only found in American-produced films but in a lot of foreign movies as well. It’s safe to say that the Mustang is most likely the ultimate movie car. Indeed, most movies featuring cars made in the last half of the century had at least one pony car featured or in the background. That’s led to some truly iconic movie Mustangs, so we looked at the best ones that made an impact on many hit movies. Enjoy our list of the most iconic movie Mustangs here.

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Back into the Future II

The exciting thing about the Mustangs featured in this movie is that they were artistic visions of future models, not regular production cars. Since Marty and Doc travel in time, they encounter future cars and, in this case, a red Fox-body Mustang GT convertible with strange add-ons (via Futuropedia).

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By the late ’80s, the venerable 5.0-liter V8 engine was pumping 225 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, translating to quite competent 0 to 60 mph times. The Mustang was once again an affordable performance car with cool styling, lots of options, and enough power to spin the rear wheels in any gear. That is why we consider the 1988 to 1993 Mustang 5.0 GT as one of the best ’80 muscle cars. This car marked a return to the roots with a strong V8 engine and exciting performance.

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First Porsche Studio Opens in the United States

With great anticipation and energy, the first Porsche Studio in the United States has celebrated its grand opening in Portland, Oregon.

“We are thrilled to bring the Porsche Studio concept to Portland,” says Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and COO of Porsche Cars North America, (PCNA). “The Studio concept offers our customers a warm, inviting, and convenient new place to engage with Porsche, whether configuring their new dream car, taking delivery, or just stopping by for an espresso.”

Porsche Studio Portland is in the heart of the city’s fashionable Pearl District, a former warehouse district, known for its art galleries, microbreweries and the iconic Powell City of Books. As part of the festivities, the legendary rock band Foreigner performed at the studio for around a thousand guests.

“We feel honored and excited to open the first Porsche Studio in the United States,” says Frank Geary, Executive Vice President of Sunset Imports, which also owns Porsche Beaverton. “We believe in the brand, product and community, and could not pass up the opportunity to introduce Porsche in such a vibrant part of our city.”

In honor of the grand opening, a 2003 911 Targa restored by technicians at Porsche Beaverton as part of last year’s Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge was auctioned off for $61,000. The proceeds went to the Dougy Center, whose mission is to provide support to families dealing with grief.

The new contemporary, boutique-like facility features a 12,920 sq-ft studio space over two floors. Guests can comfortably immerse themselves in Porsche’s heritage while learning more about its future direction. An inviting bar and lounge area features regional cuisine and beverages including locally roasted artisan coffee. The work of local artists is also on display among a rotating selection of vehicles. In the configuration space, customers can look through the inspiring list of options and configure and order the vehicle of their dreams. As an option for existing clients, drivers can drop-off and pick-up their vehicle at the Studio for service at Porsche Beaverton. The Studio will also offer courtesy vehicles and rideshare transportation options. Test drives are also available. Plans are in place to host events and activities for Porsche enthusiasts and the local community including yoga days and wellness weeks.