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6.0L Vortec-Powered 1936 Ford Tudor Sedan Street Rod

This steel-bodied 1936 Ford Model 68 Tudor sedan was acquired by the seller in 2025 and built into a street rod. The car was repainted burgundy and has a redone interior with white upholstery, a Bluetooth-capable radio, and extra gauges, and it rides on lowered suspension with a Mustang II-style front end and whitewall tires. Power comes from a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a ’69 Ford 8″ axle with a Quick Performance limited-slip differential. Driven ~10k miles since completion of the work, this Tudor street rod is now offered in Canada with Ontario registration.

The car has a steel body and original-style frame, and it was repainted in 2024. The front bumper has been removed.

Coker 15″ whitewall tires have been installed, and the car was fitted with a Mustang II-style front end with disc brakes and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering as well as coilovers out back. The seller tells us the rear drum brakes were also overhauled.

The interior has been redone with white upholstery, an B&M shifter, a Bluetooth-capable stereo, and modern speakers. There is no headliner.

Auto Meter and Autogage gauges have been installed, but there is no speedometer or odometer. Total chassis mileage is unknown, and the seller estimates they have driven the car 10k kilometers.

The seller tells us the engine is a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 that was rebuilt before it was installed. It has tubular headers linked to a dual exhaust system.

A four-speed automatic transmission was installed along with a ’69 Ford 8″ axle with a 3.44 Quick Performance limited-slip differential.

The car is registered as a 1936 Ford using VIN B70M35. The registration acts as the proof of ownership in Ontario.

Custom Studebaker “Dream Roadster”

This Studebaker “Dream Roadster” was purchased by the seller as a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk in 2002 and subsequently modified over the course of a custom build that was finished in 2019. The body was altered using steel panels from various production vehicles before being repainted in a Sunrise Pearl House of Kolor finish. Power comes from a 4.6-liter Ford V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and additional features include independent front and rear suspension along with four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, 20″ Weld wheels, and black leather and cloth upholstery. The car was used by Microsoft as a model for the Forza Horizon 4 video game as part of the Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack, and other recognition is said to have included winning first in class awards at the 2019 and 2020 Detroit Autorama, being a Gene Winfield “Select Six” contender at the 2019 Syracuse Nationals in New York, a “Fine Nine” contender and Darryl Starbird’s “Personal Choice” award at the Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom car show in 2020, and a “Judge’s Pick” award winner at 2021 Eyes on Design Concours d’Elegance in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in addition to SEMA “Battle of the Builders” participation. It was offered by the seller on BaT in May 2022, and it has since been driven 100 miles. This “Dream Roadster” is now offered with a build book, parts records, assorted literature, and a clean Michigan title that describes the vehicle as a 1957 Studebaker.

Drawing influence from the Bill Cushenbery-built Car Craft “Dream Rod” coupe and its subsequent “Tiger Shark” redesign that would serve as the basis for the Hot Wheels “Python” model, the seller fabricated a custom steel roadster body utilizing several production car pieces prior to its finish in House of Kolor Sunrise Pearl. Details include a Studebaker cowl, windshield, and door frames, a 1960 Pontiac nose section and door skins, a 1959 Ford Thunderbird hood, and rear sheet metal from a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair.

Additional details include a 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado right-side headlight door, Harley-Davidson-sourced headlights, and 1965 Shelby Mustang side mirrors as well as a modified Lincoln Mark VIII tail light section and a 1988 Audi sunroof grafted into the rear deck to access the trunk and fuel filler.

Polished Weld Evo 20″ wheels wear Nitto tires sized 245/35 up front and 295/40 out back that have been modified with gold stripes. Braking is handled by slotted cross-drilled rotors paired with six-piston Wilwood calipers on the front along with inboard cross-drilled units at the rear. The suspension consists of a chrome-finished 1996 Corvette-sourced independent front suspension assembly with inboard cantilevered shocks along with a Jaguar XJS-sourced rear setup with chrome coilovers. The car is equipped with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering.

The open cabin features Corbeau fixed-back bucket seats clad in black leather and cloth along with color-coordinated trim panels and carpeting. The shifter is housed within a custom center console, and additional equipment includes a Nardi steering wheel mounted to an Ididit steering column, RJS lap harnesses, and shift and turn signal indicators incorporated into the rear-view mirror.

Refurbished Studebaker instrumentation consists of a 6k-rpm tachometer and a 120-mph speedometer flanked by readings for fuel level, voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer indicates that nearly 125 miles have been driven since completion of the build. True mileage is unknown. The windshield wipers are inoperative.

A 4.6-liter Ford Modular V8 was installed during the build and features a Holley Street Demon carburetor fitted atop a powder-coated Edelbrock intake manifold. Cooling is from a Griffin aluminum radiator with electric fans, and other additions include a Ron Francis wiring kit, MSD ignition components, a Rock Valley stainless-steel 15-gallon fuel tank, and a pair of Sanderson headers linked to a side-exiting exhaust system. The seller notes cracks are present at the end of the front-hinged hood.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside images are shown in the gallery.

Materials accompanying the car include a book that summarizes the build, a custom hand-stitched bag, service records, and assorted literature.

In addition to the aforementioned awards, the car was featured in season 10, episode 15 of the television show Bitchin’ Rides, and it was displayed at the Triple Crown of Rodding in Nashville, Tennessee.

20 Cars That Only Exist Because an Engineer Said ‘Trust Me’

The history of the automobile is filled with bold ideas, wild risks, and the occasional leap of faith. Sometimes, it takes more than just market research or boardroom consensus to launch a memorable car—sometimes, it takes one passionate engineer standing up and saying, “Trust me.”

These are the vehicles that defied logic, ignored doubters, and redefined what was possible, all because someone behind the scenes believed in their vision.
From quirky oddballs to world-changing icons, the industry’s most fascinating stories often start with an engineer’s stubborn creativity and determination to bring something truly different to the road.

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17 Cars Your Grandpa Would Laugh At—Until He Drove One

We all know someone who judges a car by its quirky looks or questionable reputation—maybe even your grandpa. Yet, beneath odd styling and misunderstood badges, some vehicles hide surprising performance, comfort, or innovation. These are the cars that spark laughter or skepticism at first glance, only to leave drivers grinning after a test drive.
It’s easy to dismiss a small hatchback or a boxy hybrid, but don’t be fooled. This list uncovers 17 cars that defy their reputations—vehicles grandpa might mock, but would secretly love after taking the wheel. Prepare to rethink what makes a car truly great.

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15 Cars That Were Too Early, Too Weird, or Just Too Good for This World

The automotive world thrives on innovation, yet not every brilliant idea finds a lasting place on the road. Throughout history, certain cars have dared to be different—pushing boundaries with radical technology, design, or philosophy. Some were too far ahead of their time; others were so unconventional that mainstream buyers simply weren’t ready. And a rare few proved so good, so pure, that commercial success was never really the point.
This article uncovers fifteen such vehicles—machines that challenged the status quo and, despite their short-lived impact, left a lasting imprint on automotive culture. Prepare to meet the visionaries, the oddballs, and the unsung heroes of the car world.

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15 Factory Mistake Cars That Accidentally Became Collector Legends

Sometimes, the most coveted cars in the world aren’t born from perfection, but from unexpected factory mistakes. Whether it’s a miscalculated design, a manufacturing blunder, or an unintentional parts swap, these errors can turn ordinary vehicles into rare collector treasures. The automotive world is full of stories where a simple oversight led to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece—vehicles that now command astronomical prices and spark heated bidding wars.
It’s a testament to how serendipity can elevate a car from overlooked oddity to legendary status. These accidental icons remind us that sometimes, flaws are what make something truly unforgettable.

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14 Cars That Look Like You Gave Up on Life—But Actually Drive Like a Dream

We all know the saying: don’t judge a book by its cover. Nowhere is this truer than in the world of cars. Some vehicles appear dowdy, uninspired, or even downright depressing at first glance—yet, behind their plain exteriors, they conceal engineering brilliance and exhilarating performance.
This list celebrates those underdog machines that defy expectations. From boxy wagons to aging sedans, these cars might look like the last word in compromise, but they can deliver joy on the open road.
Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as we uncover these unlikely driving gems.

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BMW Once Again Gives a Safe Space for Enthusiasts

We brought you news several weeks ago about BMW holding steady with offering a stick shift for several models in the immediate future. The good news keeps on coming as the company from Bavaria has gone on record stating that it will continue to use inline-sixes and V8s for its BMW M vehicles.

As reported by Autocar, “The six-cylinder in-line engine is our legacy, and the V8 has got a long history in racing, so we intend to keep going,” says M CEO Frank van Meel while at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. But heritage and racing can be a challenge in the face of regulators in Europe, which is why M’s esteemed engineers have designed engines that are prepared for Euro 7 standards. “The challenge was not so much to make an engine that is EU7 compliant [but to] keep performance,” adds van Meel. This suggests BMW’s engines should be good through 2031 in current regulatory form.

2024 BMW M4 CS
2024 BMW M4 CS

Truth be told, Euro 7 regulations does not apply more stringent emissions levels, but the tests are broader, to include a compliance range of 10 years or 124,000 miles—twice as long as it is now. In addition, brake and tire emissions (!) will be checked for the first time. From BMW’s perspective, the biggest hurdle is cooling: “The combustion process has to be improved in regard to heat build-up and also the cooling, and those are the challenges,” says van Meel. “Of course you can [reduce] performance to avoid this temperature increase, but you don’t want to—that’s where we started. The new balance of performance is that we drive lambda one, but we don’t want to lose performance.”

Car and Driver points out an interesting contrast with Mercedes-Benz, which embraced new regulations and challenged its engineers to offer solutions around them. A result of that was the for 2023 AMG C 63, which went from a twin-turbo V8 to a turbo inline-four with PHEV. While the updated powerplant offered loads more horsepower and improved dynamics in a package that reflected new tech, the experience simply wasn’t the same to some enthusiasts.

AutoHunter Spotlight: 2023 Dodge Challenger “Black Ghost”

Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is this 13-mile 2023 Dodge Challenger “Black Ghost”, one of 300 built. Inspired by a legendary Detroit street racer, this “Last Call” Challenger was based on the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak, which means it’s powered by an 807-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic. Other features include a simulated Gator Grain vinyl top, launch control, 20-inch wheels on Pirelli P-ZEROs, and more. Painted Pitch Black with a white Bumblebee stripe over a black interior, this modern muscle car comes from the selling dealer with the original window sticker, an owner’s manual, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

The Pitch Black paint is complemented by white Bumblebee striping. The original Black Ghost was built with a Gator Grain vinyl top, so this one features a simulated version of the same. Other features include a dual-scoop hood with slide pins, classic D-O-D-G-E lettering on the front fascia, a front air dam, a rear spoiler, a quick-fill fuel door, HID headlamps, and more. A set of 20-inch Warp Speed satin carbon wheels are wrapped in 305/35 Pirelli P-ZERO radial tires.

The cabin is furnished with Black Alcantara/Laguna leather upholstery. Other interior features include power-adjustable front buckets, carbon fiber trim, a center console with a leather-wrapped shifter, dual-zone climate control, power windows, power steering with a power tilt and telescoping column, a Harman Kardon stereo with a subwoofer, an 8.4-inch infotainment display, and more.

Instrumentation includes a 220-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the temperature and fuel. The odometer shows a scant 13 miles, which is in line with the mileage figure on the CARFAX report.

The heart of this Challenger is a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 with the famed SRT Power Chiller. Output is a resounding 807 horsepower, which is harnessed by an eight-speed automatic.

The undercarriage features the Widebody Competition suspension, Brembo four-wheel power disc brakes, an Anti-Spin rear differential, and dual exhaust outlets.

There were several “Last Call” Mopars built before Dodge put the Challenger (and the previous-generation Charger) to rest. Few were as inspired (or as connected to Detroit) as the Black Ghost version of the 2023 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak. If you kicked yourself for missing out on one of the 300 built two years ago, then AutoHunter provides you with a second chance at a brand-new one! The auction ends on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), so get all your ducks in a row and bid now before it ends up as an apparition on your screen.

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What’s a Hidden Feature That Took Too Long to Discover?

Several years ago, during a trip to a gas station, I learned that not all people know the small arrow on modern fuel gauges points to the side of the vehicle that the fuel door is on. It felt good to point it out and give the driver a tip that will always help him in the future. I recently received a similar awakening – from myself.

As humans, we’re creatures of habit. We follow the same routines because they’re familiar and functional. Once we get into a certain groove physically, it can be hard to get out of it mentally. You’ve gone down the same path to the same destination so many times that your perspective has narrowed. You hardly even need to look where you’re going, but that also means you’re not moving your head and seeing the potential different routes near you.

Driving away from your house is a great example of this. If you’ve had your vehicle for more than a few days, you probably have your own sequence before you hit the road. Here’s mine: Get in my Hyundai Sonata, put my foot on the brake, press the start button, place my wallet next to the 12-volt outlet and flip its cover to the left to hold my wallet in place, connect the USB-A charging cord to my iPhone to get Apple CarPlay started, put on my seat belt, press the Auto Hold button, then press the R button to shift into reverse.

I usually keep my car’s panoramic sunroof shade closed in the morning because I want as many layers between me and the Arizona sun as possible. But it was gray and cloudy a few mornings ago, a nice change of pace from the blazing heat we’ve had lately, so I decided I’d pull the shade back. Ever since I bought my car in October 2023, I couldn’t understand why every time I pulled back on the switch to open the shade, it not only opened that but the sunroof as well. I would then close the sunroof and get the ceiling full of tinted glass I wanted initially. That gloomy day, I learned what had been causing my frustration: operator error.

Instead of using separate controls for the shade and the sunroof panel, Hyundai combines the controls for both of them. I always pulled back on the switch too hard (two clicks), triggering both to open. A lighter touch (one click) is required to retract the shade only—something I’ve finally developed after nearly two years. It was a humbling lesson, but it taught me something I can enjoy for years to come.

What about you? Is there a feature in your vehicle it took you too long to discover? If so, share it with us in the Comments section below.