Is it really about the 1970s? Or is it about something else? That’s for you to determine in this automotive puzzle! Looking at the following four vehicles listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com, can you tell us what they have in common?
Post your answers in the Comments section below. You can’t be a winner if you don’t post the model year/make/model as well — sorry!
Even if your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LX, there’s a good chance you watched the big game anyway (I’m definitely in that group). If so, you probably noticed there weren’t a lot of car commercials. Stellantis was one of the many companies that didn’t spend millions to run one, although it did release this funny spot for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee hybrid days before the Seattle Seahawks took on the New England Patriots. However, a few automakers (plus WeatherTech) shelled out dough for the pricey airtime. Watch their commercials below and tell us what you think in the Comments section.
In 2012, Toyota began using the tagline “Let’s Go Places” to signal its commitment to more exciting vehicles and allowing customers to help shape the automaker’s future. One of its two Super Bowl commercials takes us to three high-profile athletes, NFL wide receiver Makea “Puka” Nacua, U.S. Paralympian Oksana Masters, and NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, meeting their younger selves, who dream of winning. Given the advice that the kid versions of the stars offer, perhaps Toyota’s new tagline should be “Let’s Go Further.”
Photo courtesy of Toyota
Toyota—Superhero Belt
This 30-second spot shows that even though the RAV4 has been around for 30 years, seat belts are still in style—whether you’re a little kid or a senior citizen.
Photo courtesy of Volkswagen
Volkswagen—The Great Invitation: Drivers Wanted
Just as NFL teams sometimes wear throwback jerseys, this VW commercial goes retro in a couple of ways. In the 1990s, the German brand launched the “Drivers wanted” campaign, a representation of its “human-centric approach to design, performance, and culture.” This most recent installment calls on people to hop in the driver’s seat and embrace possibilities, originality, and optimism—set to another throwback: House of Pain’s 1992 song “Jump Around.”
Photo courtesy of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Cadillac—Formula 1 Team 2026 Livery Reveal | The Mission Begins
If you didn’t know already, Cadillac will be racing in Formula 1, starting with the Australian Grand Prix on March 7. Beating the big European teams that typically dominate the sport will be a long shot—sort of like going to the moon in the 1960s.
WeatherTech—TaDa
Okay, WeatherTech is not an automaker, but it’s very auto-oriented, so we’ll let it onto the list. Sometimes you have to think outside the box (even if that box is an SUV). There’s no way Gary can fit all the luggage for him, his wife, and their two kids into one RAV4. Luckily, his wife figures out a solution that significantly increases their carrying capacity, one that showcases WeatherTech’s roof and hitch baskets.
Model year 1987 marked the final production year for Chevrolet’s famous El Camino coupe-utility—a vehicle that popularized the “car-based-truck” segment for many of today’s compact, versatile vehicles. Featured onAutoHunter is a two-owner, largely California-kept 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS listed by a dealer in Westford, Massachusetts. The auction will end on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (MST).
The El Camino made its initial debut in 1959 and evolved through several generations over the years. For its last hurrah, from 1982-87, it was based on the General Motors G-body platform. And still looking sharp after all these decades is this final-year version in two-tone black and silver. Exterior features include quad headlights, chrome brightwork, tonneau cover, and 14-inch wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires.
In addition to its noteworthy condition, this El Camino is configured in Super Sport trim, as designated by its “Z15” RPO (Regular Production Option) code. According to data collected by Survivor Classic Car, there supposedly were 861 Super Sport units produced for 1987. All of them came with the larger of two available engines (as well as the requisite exterior decals and other standard features). Nearly 40 years after the last El Camino rolled off the assembly line, it has become increasingly difficult to find well-kept Super Sports.
A five-minute dealer promotional video for the G-body El Camino talks about some of the vehicle’s merits, and it even has a short clip of an El Camino towing a small tractor (something I’m not sure we recommend). The video says, “El Camino is built to handle the punishment trucks are meant to take. And yet, does it in style.” The galvanized steel cargo bed floor for the El Camino was ribbed, and the sides used double-wall construction. Chevrolet rated payload capacity at 1,250 pounds, including passengers and cargo, and the vehicle could tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. Air-adjustable rear shocks were standard equipment.
Power for this El Camino comes from a four-barrel-carbureted 305ci V8 mated to a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The dealer promotional video talks about some of the engine’s tech specs, including Electronic Spark Control (ESC). It controls “power-robbing knock that can occur under heavy engine demand conditions with low-octane unleaded fuel.” The El Camino’s odometer reads 55,012 miles, although the true mileage is unknown.
Whether you need to tow a tractor or just make an occasional Home Depot run, the El Camino is a unique vehicle for its ability to wear multiple hats. “Toughness with elegance—a Chevrolet heritage!” proclaimed original marketing material.
One of the most interesting things about the collector car hobby is that there is literally something for almost every budget imaginable. If you have between $10,000 and $15,000, you can buy an excellent example of an interesting and collectible car. In a way this is much like watch collecting, where you can get an interesting and desirable watch, say an F.P. Journe, for hundreds of thousands of dollars, or you can get a Grand Seiko for as little as $5,000. Both are well made and collectible, just at different price points. My Pick of the Day is a show-worthy example of a car at the lower point of the spectrum, a 1975 Honda Civic CVCC coupe. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in North Hollywood, California.
The Honda Civic, the car on which the Japanese automaker built their brand, is not only the most important car in the history of Honda but also one of the most important Japanese cars of all time. While economical, it was also very well built and fun to drive. The Civic literally defined the economy car segment of the market.
The thing that really made the Civic CVCC remarkable was that it delivered 42 mpg on the highway and at the same time met the stringent government emissions regulations without the use of a catalytic converter.
The way it did this was with a new cylinder-head design, the CVCC. According to Honda, the term CVCC stands for Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion. “Compound” represents an engine mechanism with two combustion chambers. “Vortex” refers to the swirl of air and fuel generated in the main chamber, caused by a jet of flame from the pre-chamber. This increased the speed of engine combustion. “Controlled Combustion” denotes the engine’s ability to precisely control the speed of combustion. This allows the CVCC engine to use less fuel while at the same time delivering better fuel economy.
The car featured here is an all-original 1975 Civic CVCC painted in its original Caroline Yellow with an original houndstooth cloth and black vinyl interior. It has covered only 33,855 miles from new and is the cleanest example I have seen in 25 years.
The seller states that this Civic has a five-speed manual transmission, factory air conditioning (rare in these cars), and is in mostly original and very well-kept condition. The car also features its original AM/FM radio/cassette deck, manual door locks, manual mirrors, a trunk privacy shield, fold-down rear seat, power steering, and power brakes.
A look at the photos reveals a true time-capsule example. Keep in mind these Civics were so good they were usually driven for hundreds of thousands of miles – meaning that finding one this clean is almost impossible.
It is really fun to get behind the wheel of a Civic CVCC; it has great handling and an interior that, while spartan, is very well-finished, the controls are all in the right place, and it will fit just about any driver regardless of height. Despite only having a 53-horsepower 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, the Civic can easily keep up with modern traffic, even on the interstate. I say this with certainty, having owned and used one as a daily driver.
This Civic is truly a great find and I honestly feel that with an asking price of only $13,995, it is a fantastic buy and will not last long. It is the Grand Seiko of the car world.
If you want to purchase an example of the first generation of the Honda that changed the car world, I advise you to consider this one.
This 1949 Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup was the subject of a custom build under prior ownership that involved chopping the roof by 6″, fabricating a custom bed assembly, and mounting the body components to a custom-fabricated frame. The seller purchased the truck in 2022, after which the cab, bed, and radiator shell were refinished in white and a 454ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission. The chassis features a Mustang II-style front suspension assembly with rack-and-pinion steering and front disc brakes as well as a rear four-link assembly with adjustable coilovers. Inside the cab, the bucket seats are trimmed in brown vinyl and accompanied by a center console with cupholders. Additional equipment includes a Holley carburetor, an HEI distributor, an aluminum radiator, an RCI fuel tank, and a dual exhaust system with coated headers. This Willys pickup hot rod is now offered with a clean New Mexico title.
The cab was chopped by 6″ and a custom steel bed was fabricated during the build starting in 2017, according to the seller, who notes that the matte white paint was applied in 2024. Details include custom pinstriping, a single taillight, LED headlights, and a custom-made pillarless windshield. The bed does not have a floor.
The truck rides on a Mustang II-style front suspension with tubular control arms as well as a rear parallel four-link assembly with adjustable coilovers. It is equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums connected to dual Wilwood master cylinders mounted below the dash panel in the cab. The 15″ steel wheels are wrapped in staggered Yokohama Geolandar A/T tires.
The bucket seats are trimmed in brown vinyl and flank a black center console with a storage compartment and dual cupholders. Sound deadening material has been installed below the black carpeting and on the rear cab panels.
The Grant quick-release steering wheel is mounted to a custom column. An Equus water-temperature gauge is mounted in the custom ignition housing affixed to the dash panel. The truck is not equipped with a speedometer or odometer.
The 454ci Chevrolet V8 was installed in 2022 and features an aluminum intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and an HEI distributor. The aluminum radiator is accompanied by an electric fan and a Jack Daniels overflow bottle, and an RCI fuel tank is mounted below the bed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Dana 44 rear end. Coated headers feed into a dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe.
Photos showing various stages of the build can be seen in the gallery below.
This 1939 Chevrolet sedan delivery was built into a street rod more than two decades ago, and it rides on a Fatman independent front suspension and a four-link rear setup with Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Weld Racing 15” wheels. Following the seller’s purchase in 2024, a 396ci V8 with a Holley carburetor was installed, the car was repainted in red, a back-up camera was added, and the sound system was upgraded with an Alpine CD head unit, a Digital Designs subwoofer, and a Zapco amplifier. The engine is backed by a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end, and the body has been modified with shaved rain gutters and door handles, fiberglass fenders, a power-operated cowl vent, and electric door poppers. The custom interior features black and red leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, VDO gauges, and power windows. This custom sedan delivery is now offered with a Washington title in the seller’s name.
The rain gutters and door handles were shaved, and the rear wheel wells were tubbed during the initial street rod build, which was completed in 2021. The rear bumper mounting holes were filled, a flush fuel-filler door was added to right quarter panel, and fiberglass front fenders and running boards were also installed. The car was repainted red in 2025. Details include a power-operated cowl vent, solenoid-activated door poppers, dual side mirrors, blue-dot teardrop taillights, and rectangular exhaust outlets.
Staggered-width Weld Racing 15” wheels are wrapped in Dunlop tires up front and Hoosier units out back. The car rides on a frame constructed from steel C-channel, and the Fatman Fabrications front end features tubular control arms and Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering, while the four-link rear setup utilizes adjustable coilovers. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black leather with red inserts, and checker-patterned cloth accents the door and side panels. Other updates include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, a Lokar shifter, and an Alpine CD head unit mounted in the glove compartment.
The billet steering wheel is mounted to a tilt column and sits ahead of an Equus Pro Tach tachometer and VDO instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 2,400 miles, approximately 75 of which have been added under current ownership.
The cargo area houses a Digital Designs subwoofer and a Zapco amplifier.
The 396ci Chevrolet V8 was installed in 2024, and it is equipped with a chrome-finished Edelbrock intake manifold and a Holley carburetor topped by a Hilborn-style air scoop. Chevrolet-branded valve covers are retained with T-bar fasteners, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans was also added under current ownership.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 7004R four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end.
To many, cars and watches go together perfectly. Both of them can be beautiful and functional at the same time, but automakers and watch companies don’t always stay together, which is why you often see automaker-branded timepieces manufactured by different watchmakers. The latest pairing of autos and horology is the recently announced partnership between Aston Martin (and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team) and Breitling.
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition (Photo courtesy of Aston Martin)
If you’re a fan of high-end British cars or Swiss watches, you may remember that both Aston Martin and Breitling have collaborated with other companies in the past. It was only five years ago that Aston Martin announced that it was joining forces with Girard-Perregaux, a union that resulted in the green ceramicLaureato introduced in 2023. On the Breitling side, it created Bentley-influenced watches and installed its clocks in Bentley models for 19 years before parting ways in 2021.
Aston Martin and Breitling actually joined forces decades ago—sort of. In the 1965 James Bond movie “Thunderball,” 007 drove a DB5 (using its pop-up rear bullet shield and twin fire hoses to ward off bad guys) and wore a Breitling Top Time chronograph with a Q Branch-installed Geiger counter that detected the presence of hijacked bombs.
Photo courtesy of Breitling
This new official partnership between the two brands starts with the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, a limited run of 1,959 pieces coming out in Q3 of this year. Features include a carbon fiber dial and a 43-millimeter titanium case that houses a 45-jewel movement with a 70-hour power reserve.
Photo courtesy of Breitling
At $11,500, it’s a lofty purchase but, the last time we checked, that’s much easier to swing than a new Aston Martin.
Our correspondent Tyson Hugie came across a vehicle that both car enthusiasts and classic cartoon fans can appreciate. This 1974 Ford Econoline van from the Dr. Stewart A. Berkowitz Collection was customized to look like the Mystery Machine from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon “Scooby-Doo, Where are You!” The exterior is covered in an eye-catching combination of metallic aqua, bright green, and orange flowers.
Under the short hood is a 302ci V8 that sends its power through the rear American Racing Torq Thrust wheels – a great way to outrun or catch up to bad guys. The cabin is decked out with the same vivid colors (even on the headliner) and features a custom sound system and wrap-around rear seating with cup holders. How much did this impressive build sell for at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction? You don’t need a talking dog to solve this mystery because we’ll do it for you: $58,300.
Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible. As Chevy’s full-size buckets-and-console model, the SS was available with several engines, from a six-cylinder to several versions of the small-block and big-block. Luckily for you, this vehicle is powered by the big-block 396 backed by a four-speed automatic, giving the ability for high-speed cruising befitting the Super Sport moniker. Other features include factory air conditioning, a power driver seat, power windows, 18-inch aftermarket mags, and more. Painted black with black top over a black interior, this Bow Tie ragtop comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
Originally painted Cameo Beige with a Beige top, this big boy now presents itself with a black body and black top. Other features include front- and rear-view mirrors, an Impala SS badge on the grille, and 18-inch black and chrome Raceline wheels wrapped in 255/45 Nitto NT555 radials.
The black bucket-seat interior was originally Fawn. Interestingly, the driver-side bucket is power-adjustable—a factory item, as evidenced by the data plate. Other features include a center console housing an automatic shifter, air conditioning and power windows (both also supported by the data plate), a Raceline steering wheel, and an aftermarket retro-look AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, with a fuel gauge and clock flanking it. Mounted on the console are gauges for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, manifold pressure, and battery. The odometer shows 91,460 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The rebuilt Turbo-Jet 396 was originally rated at 325 horsepower, but chances are it has more today, thanks to a Comp Cams flat-tappet camshaft and roller rockers, and a FiTech programmable fuel injection system. The original TH400 automatic has been replaced by a 700R4 automatic with four forward speeds.
The undercarriage features a two-inch drop-spindle suspension, rear air bags, Baer power four-wheel disc brakes, and an Eaton Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential with 3.42 gears. Cerakoted exhaust manifolds with MagnaFlow mufflers feature electric cut-outs.
Big Chevys never seem to go out of style, and the 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible is among the most loved. Add the big-block and the trio of options (air conditioning, power windows, and power driver’s seat) and you have a very unusual Bow Tie drop-top. Is it any wonder it’s our AutoHunter Spotlight for today? You have several days before the auction ends, but why dillydally? Put in your bid before Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (MST) – then bite your nails in anticipation!
The 1990s was a time of technological advances, major political changes, and memorable moments in pop culture. Unfortunately, for SUV fans, the decade also brought the automotive version of an extinction-level event: the beloved Chevrolet K5 Blazer was discontinued, Ford’s Bronco rode off into the sunset, and production of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was shut down. Our Pick of the Day comes from that unfortunate time in the American automotive industry, but it has been maintained well since. You can find this 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Farmingdale, New York.
The bones of the full-sized “SJ” Grand Wagoneer date back several decades to when Kaiser Jeep introduced the 1963 Wagoneer. Advertised as “a totally new station wagon,” the Wagoneer was available with the choice of two- or four-wheel drive and a two- or four-door configuration. It could also could be optioned with an automatic transmission, which was especially significant because that could be mated to four-wheel drive—an unusual configuration for the time.
Of course, over the decades, Jeep incorporated visual and mechanical updates and changes. In 1984, the Grand Wagoneer name was introduced. Two years later, Jeep revised the exterior styling by adding a new grille and a hood ornament, and redesigned the interior. Chrysler purchased AMC, Jeep’s parent company, in 1987. Changes for 1988 were limited to small things such as the standard AM/FM/cassette radio with four Accusound by Jensen speakers, and optional power sunroof. The 1991 model year marked the end of the road (or trail?) for Jeep’s old-school icon.
It’s common to see SJ Wagoneers/Grand Wagoneers with well over 100,000 miles on them—and the expected patina to go with those big numbers. That’s not the case with this ’91, which has racked up only 87,137 miles. That relatively limited use is evident in the state of the Gray Mist Metallic paint, which goes perfectly with the equally well preserved faux-wood exterior panels. What a handsome combination! This isn’t what I’d call a “flashy” vehicle, but people will definitely notice it, even with its subdued colors.
The cabin, on the other hand, is bolder with its rich Cordovan leather and Cumberland Cord fabric upholstery. The leather shows some age- and wear-related creases but overall the interior is in remarkably good shape. Everything is where it should be, even the factory AM/FM/cassette radio. That’s just one item on the long list of comfort and convenience features that include power windows and locks, power steering and brakes, power front seats, cruise control, and air conditioning.
No matter how great an older vehicle looks, it can still benefit from mechanical updates. According to the selling dealer, this Grand Wagoneer’s 360ci V8, three-speed automatic, dual-range transfer case, and other components have received plenty. “In November 2025, the Jeep received a comprehensive mechanical service addressing key age and wear-related items, including timing case cover gaskets, front and rear main seals, valve cover gaskets, rear transmission seal, and front transfer case seal. Additional work included new front brake pads, rear brake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, a transmission service with fresh fluid and gasket, and an engine oil and filter change, providing peace of mind for the next caretaker.”
The first-generation Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a lot of history to it; this 1991 model has a lot of history to be made in the years to come. Will it be with you? For $49,900, it can be.
