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Monterey Car Week is underway and packed with action for a variety of car enthusiasts, whether you’re into prewar American luxury, European classics, vintage racing machines, modern hypercars, or automotive memorabilia. In addition to rallies, drive experiences, and car shows, there will be plenty of vehicle auctions. On Friday, August 15, 2025, Bonhams will be selling an impressive set of American and European cars from yesteryear and today to the highest bidders at The Quail Auction.

Cars from two of the “Three Ps” will be there: a 1934 Packard Twelve 1107 Coupe and a 1932 Pierce-Arrow Eight Model 54 Convertible Sedan (sorry, Peerless aficionados). According to Bonhams, this black and yellow four-door drop-top is an older restoration and a CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) Full Classic powered by a 366ci L-head straight-eight. Recently, it received more than $45,000 in mechanical, electrical, and other updates as well as a new set of rim-to-road whitewalls.

No assortment of classic American cars would be complete without a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray split-window coupe. This one comes from the collection of Bernard Fornas, the former CEO of Cartier. It underwent a well-documented frame-off restoration that focused on “the chassis, driveline and … the fiberglass bodywork” in particular. The black leather interior features air conditioning, power brakes, and power steering. Under the hood is a 327 V8 that’s connected to an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual gearbox.

The 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Saloon that will cross the block at The Quail Auction is truly fit for royalty, having been delivered new to Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. Finished in Masons Black over a Beige Connolly Vaumol leather interior, this Silver Cloud III comes with “factory build records, select receipts, and information related to its time on official duty in Iran.”

Perhaps one of the most distinctive Lamborghinis that isn’t a wedge-shaped supercar will also be available to the highest bidder. This 1973 Lamborghini Espada is a four-seater from the third and final series of the model line, which ended in 1978 with a total production run of only 1,227 cars. Originally finished in Bleu Spettrale, it was refinished in its current color of Verde Metallizzato under previous ownership. Only three owners have put a combined total of fewer than 10,000 miles on this 370-horsepower V12-powered Lamborghini GT car.

Mercedes-Benz only produced only 1,400 300 SL “Gullwing” coupes between 1954 and 1957. Bonhams will have one of the iconic automobiles at The Quail Auction, but not just any Gullwing—this one was displayed by Mercedes at the 1956 Geneva Auto Show. In many ways, it has come a long way since then. At one point, its color scheme was changed from the original Elfenbein over a green gaberdine plaid interior to red (possibly); currently, it’s finished in the attractive combination of silver with a red leather interior. One thing that wasn’t changed was the factory-installed 3.0-liter I6 with direct fuel injection. After being shown in Geneva, this Gullwing was bought by its first owner. Over a decade later, it was purchased by a woman in Texas and subsequently moved to Mexico, where it has remained since the early 1970s. During its time south of the border, this 300 SL was overhauled by a Pebble Beach award-winning specialist.

Other notable items on Bonhams’ docket for The Quail Auction include a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, a 1-of-40 Bugatti Divo, a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, and an assortment of car-themed collectibles, such as Rolls-Royce golf clubs and a coffee table made of out of the V12 from a Lamborghini Murcielago.

We have a team out covering some of the events taking place during Monterey Car Week, so stay tuned to The ClassicCars.com Journal for our written and video coverage of the festivities.

You may be familiar with the Fiat 500, the diminutive Italian that has captured hearts the world over. You may be less familiar with the 600, the slightly larger big brother that easily could be confused for a 500. And then there was the 600 Multipla, a Fiat people-mover that could be thought of as an early minivan. Available between 1956-67, 600 Multiplas were commonly used as taxis in Italy as they were capable of seating six.

When production began, the Multipla was powered by a 21.2-horsepower 633cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual. For the 1961 model year, the engine was bored and stroked to 767cc, upping output to 24.7 horses; a D was also added to the model name.

Today, in America, 600 D Multiplas are popular on the auction circuit; this 1964 example pulled $23,650 at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction.

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Not all vehicles from a bygone era are considered classics in the most positive, romantic sense of the word—some of them are just old, used cars. But as the old-school SUV community has shown, the International Harvester Scout II is a legitimate—and beloved—classic off-roader. Consider our latest AutoHunter Spotlight vehicle, a 1977 International Harvester Scout II Traveler 4X4, a classic with more than a few modern twists. If you make the winning bid on it, it’ll come from the private seller in Los Angeles with a bronze removable hardtop, thousands of dollars in service and parts receipts, and a clear title.

According to Scout Motors, production of the Scout II, a.k.a. “Wow Wagon,” began on April 19, 1971. Engine options included a 196ci four, 232ci six, 304ci V8, and 345ci V8. “Power steering, air conditioning, vastly improved ride quality, sound deadening, on top of a broadened array of styling, comfort and convenience options, put the Scout II model right back in the top tier of the growing SUV market.” The 1976 model year brought updates that included a pair of new long-wheelbase models: the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup.

This 1977 Scout II Traveler was put through a refurbishment process that started in 2002 and resulted in this distinctively styled and thoughtfully updated rig. Up front, it has a powder-coated off-road bumper, black aftermarket Super Scout II grille, and green LED halo-style headlights. Matte black side graphics keep the green body from looking too slab-sided. Of course, this Scout also has a lift (four inches) as well as upgraded wheels and tires. Under the black fender flares is a set of bronze 17-inch Method Race Wheels outfitted with 33-inch Gladiator QR900-M/T tires; there’s a matching one mounted at the rear on the swing-away spare tire carrier.

The hardtop is covered in bronze bed liner material and can be removed to reveal a powder-coated roll bar that provides some peace of mind for open-air off-roading.

Just like the outside, the interior was extensively customized and updated. The front buckets, second-row bench, and rear-facing third-row bench are covered in a handsome combination of tan vinyl and green plaid fabric inserts, and come equipped with seat belts. Whether the top is on or off, the cabin should be comfortable thanks to Vintage Air heat and A/C. A Boss AM/FM/Bluetooth head unit with Apple CarPlay and a 10-inch touchscreen is connected to an array of Focal speakers, ready to play music for road trips and off-pavement excursions.

This customized Scout II still is powered by an IH 345 V8, but that was also modernized with a rebuild under previous ownership, including FiTech fuel injection and Hooker headers. Power reaches the street or trail through a three-speed automatic and a dual-range transfer case.

If you want a classic SUV that’s not a Ford Bronco, Chevrolet K5 Blazer, or Jeep CJ, bid on this 1977 International Harvester Scout II Traveler 4X4. The auction ends at 12:45 p.m. (PDT) on Friday, August 15, 2025. Wouldn’t winning it make that weekend even better?

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Open-air motoring has captivated travelers since the beginning of the automobile. Think about all the variants of sky-loving cars that have existed over the last 100 years or so: soft-tops, hardtops, T-tops, Targa tops, retractable fastbacks, not to mention moonroofs, sunroofs, and pull-back canvas tops like some Volkswagens had back in the day.

When the popular Datsun/Nissan Z-car first received T-tops in the 1980 model year, it was an innovation that was said to combine an open-air experience with coupe-like structural rigidity. In essence, T-tops offered the best of both worlds.

Our Pick of the Day is a 1986 Nissan 300ZX listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

“This vehicle had been kept in the garage for the past 15 years,” the listing says. “All maintenance records, the original sticker, and 1986 300ZX maintenance book are available.”

We learn from the seller that the car is a three-owner vehicle that was repainted under prior ownership. It shows 161,000 miles, although the fresh paint job and nice burgundy interior are well-kept. A Grant steering wheel has been added, but the car looks otherwise original.

As for the T-tops, Nissan referred to the feature initially as a “T-bar roof.” A magazine advertisement from the period said, “Turn it on and turn it loose. The very first Datsun Z-car with an open cockpit to the heavens! Just take off the two stowable roof panels and feel the rush of its fuel-injected fury. The shifting winds of every maneuver. You always wanted to open up a Z. Now is the time to experience the ultimate definition of awesome.”

This generation of the Z-car rode on the Z31 chassis and marked the car’s continued evolution toward a more comfortable Grand Tourer as opposed to a raw sports car. Power comes from a naturally aspirated VG30E 3.0-liter V6 rated at about 160 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque when new. A turbocharged variant was available.

The 300ZX was a hit for all the right reasons, and the Z-car enthusiast community remains stronger than ever today. The latest Z variant, dubbed the RZ34, launched in 2023 and was said to be “A professional evolution of an icon” in automotive media.

If you’ve ever wanted to drive an icon with T-tops, it’s right here, ready for a new owner.

The asking price is $10,000.

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Every vehicle is measured by certain statistics. Horsepower and torque are always taken into consideration. For most car buyers, mpg is a significant selling point. The number of inches an infotainment display measures is a key differentiator because, when it comes to screen size (just as with TVs), size matters. Supercars prove their performance with their lap times at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife, a.k.a. “the Green Hell,” a 12.9-mile course which many consider the most difficult in the world. Setting a time under seven minutes is a major accomplishment—and Chevrolet recently did it twice with the C8 Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X.

Nearly two years ago, Chevrolet set out to join the short list of manufacturers who have pulled off that feat of engineering, performance, and skill, calling it Project 7. Instead of choosing one Corvette, Chevrolet bettered its chances by taking the new Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X. But unlike other manufacturers, it decided against using professional race car drivers. Chevy turned to three engineers who know its top Corvettes inside and out, who have driven a combined total of nearly 2,000 laps on the Nürburgring: Aaron Link, Vehicle Performance Manager, piloted the Z06, which is powered by a 670-horsepower, naturally aspirated DOHC 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Brian Wallace was responsible for getting the twin-turbo, 1,064-horse Z06 into the record books. Drew Cattell, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, was behind the wheel of the ZR1X hybrid, which combines the ZR1’s enormously powerful LT7 V8 with the Corvette E-Ray’s electric front-axle motor to produce an asphalt-scorching 1,250 horsepower.

After using the simulator at the Milford Proving Ground, a massive international logistics operation, practice laps, telemetry analysis, and waiting for the weather to cooperate, Link, Wallace, Cattell, and their colleagues started the final phase of Project 7. To optimize each car for the track and the demanding conditions there, the Corvette crew pre-warmed each set of tires in special ovens and blew fans on the radiators between laps.

In the end, Project 7 was a success. The Z06 crossed the finish line in 7:11.826, which is way above the target time, but also faster than the Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept in the prototypes/pre-production vehicles category. The ZR1 pulled a 6:50.763, beating the Ford Mustang GTD by more than a second and securing the Corvette the #7 spot on the list of fastest production cars at the Nürburgring (in the same class). The ZR1X leap-frogged that time and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a time of 6:49.275, which puts it at #5 on the leader board. The only four cars ranking higher are German exotics, including the $2.8-million Mercedes-AMG One at the top, which uses an F1-derived turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 and an array of electric motors.

It’s not a stretch to say the mid-engine C8 Corvette is a world-class performance car. It’s also not a surprise that the Corvette is a bargain compared to its European rivals. Both the Z06 and ZR1 have starting prices well below $200,000; Chevrolet hasn’t released the ZR1X’s MSRP, but it’s safe to assume it won’t be anywhere close to $3 million.

Is the following news good or bad? It’s all about perspective.

According to Car and Driver, the Genesis Electrified G80 has been discontinued for the American market. It’s a shame, as it was on the cusp of a 2026 refresh that was to include a 5.1-inch wheelbase increase.

We tested the Electrified G80 in 2023, its inaugural model year in the American market. We found it to be a stylish luxury sedan that’s fleet on its feet—both in straight lines and turns. Yes, there were packaging compromises that affected headroom and trunk space, but those drawbacks are not deal-breakers unless you are Wilt Chamberlain’s zombie.

Truth be told, Hyundai chose not to include the Electrified G80 in Genesis’ 2025 lineup, so it managed to exist only for two model years. For 2023, 1,329 were sold, plus another 397 for 2024—no wonder the Electrified G80 was dropped. Additionally, 77 leftovers were sold during the first half of 2025.

Certainly there is a segment of EV-haters out there who will be celebrating this as good news. These cars may rub against the car culture in which we all participate, not to mention EVs arguably are an unwitting participant in political tribalism thanks to meeting at the crossroads of technology, culture, and climate policy.

It also could be said that this is bad news because it reduces Americans’ freedom of choice, the liberty to choose which goods or services to purchase based on their wants, needs, and resources. The market—at least in the U.S.—has determined that it does not want the Electrified Genesis G80, and Hyundai has elected not to go through the lengths and costs to certify it. If the Electrified G80 was a halo car, perhaps we would be having a different conversation.

Yet (this may make my former economics professor happy) I could say the public has spoken, deciding it would rather drive a conventionally powered Genesis sedan, if not an EV of a different brand.

So, the question remains: Is it good news or bad that the Genesis Electrified G80 is no longer in the American market?

It all depends on your perspective.

The 2016 BMW M4 is a perfect case study of the age-old debate about the merits of automatic versus manual transmissions. When equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the car was capable of a 0-to-60 acceleration time of about 4.1 seconds. But when optioned with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, it could hit 60 in closer to 3.7 seconds.

Ultimately, personal preference dictates any given driver’s dream machine. If sheer speed is your thing, the M4 automatic takes the cake. We have just the vehicle for you to test out its performance credentials – on a closed course or racetrack, of course.

Featured on AutoHunter is this 2016 BMW M4 Coupe. The car is being sold by a dealer in Fort Myers, Florida, and the auction will end Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

Finished in Silverstone, this 94,000-mile sports coupe comes equipped with plenty of performance-oriented goodies like the Competition Package, an active M differential, and an adaptive M suspension. An aftermarket Dinan free-flow exhaust system has been added for some extra growl too.

The 4 Series first went into production in 2014, when the BMW brand decided to split its coupe and convertible variants of the 3 Series into a separate line. The coupe was dubbed the F82; the convertible was the F83. In keeping with tradition, a high-performance “M” variant made its debut shortly after the initial reveal. Depending on options and configurations, the M4 stickered for between about $75,000 and $90,000, so it was targeting buyers in the same range as the base Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the Porsche Cayman GT4, and the Cadillac CTS-V. Needless to say, the competition was fierce.

The CARFAX report for this car shows it was first offered for sale in late 2015 at Five Star BMW in Florence, South Carolina. Five Star continued to service the car for about its first 48,000 miles. In 2018, the car was relocated to North Carolina, and it subsequently traveled to Tennessee and Florida, where it is now listed for sale in Fort Myers.

Power comes from an S55 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six that was rated at 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic was the transmission of choice. According to the documentation provided, BMW of Sarasota, Florida, performed an oil change, a brake service, and a maintenance inspection about a year ago at 91,005 miles.

Whether or not your “Ultimate Driving Machine” comes with a clutch pedal, there is no doubt an M4 is plenty fast to get your heart beating. Click over to the auction and picture yourself behind its carbon-fiber-wrapped wheel.

The auction for this 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ends Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

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