Dagmar is a Scandinavian name, usually given to females but it has a history of unisex usage. It’s also an artillery-shell-inspired bumper guard with a name taken from a buxom 1950s actress. Dagmars was a styling trend that came and went.
Below we have four images of Dagmars from several cars listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you tell us the model year and make of each? Cheaters can simply click on an image to find an answer for each.
When it came to sporty, affordable compacts of the 1960s, the Falcon—and its “formula” (parts-wise)—set the stage for the Mustang that followed. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Coupe that shares much of the spirit of Ford’s famous pony car, yet it came off the assembly line just a little earlier. The car is being sold by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, and the auction will end on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (MST).
Finished in Corinthian White over a black vinyl interior, the car was restored to original specs. Exterior features include a hood scoop, an antenna, dual mirrors, side moldings, and dual exhaust outlets. The contrasting black vinyl interior presents well, offering bucket seats, a center console, and an AM radio.
The Falcon was produced from 1960-70, and the model marked Ford’s brave foray into a small-car segment. Still, Ford executive Robert McNamara (who later went on to become the U.S. Defense Secretary) had faith in the concept. And his confidence was warranted—the Falcon sold over half a million cars its first year.
In its early years, each Falcon’s window sticker said, “The dollars you invest in this model will be the hardest-working dollars you’ve ever spent. Enjoy Ford quality craftsmanship today—and for many long years to come.” Thus, the theme of the Falcon’s marketing centered around the car’s value. One of the television advertising campaigns included Charlie Brown from the comic strip “Peanuts,” saying “They’ve got savings, they’ve got beauty, they’ve got comfort, they’ve got low prices. You’ll enjoy more from the car America loves most.”
Power for this Falcon comes from a reportedly numbers-matching 260ci V8 mated to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Ford rated the engine at 164 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque when new.
Did you know that the Falcon Club of America was founded in 1979 and has grown to thousands of members worldwide? Much like other enthusiast groups (for example, the National Acura Legend Meet, which I’ve attended for 20 years), the FCA was established to bring owners together for an exchange of ideas, technical information, and parts resources. President Billy Pope ends each of his messages with “Happy Falconing.”
What better car to choose for your future “Falconing” than a well-kept Sprint?
If you’re reading this right now, you probably have all your Christmas shopping done and the presents are wrapped and under the tree. But what will you be receiving? Socks? A membership to the Jelly of the Month Club? If you’ve been wanting a project car to start working on next year, take a look at our Pick of the Day. You can find this 1974 Lamborghini Espada listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Philadelphia.
The Espada (Spanish for sword, the weapon the matador uses to kill a bull) made Ferruccio Lamborghini‘s idea of a fast car that was also comfortable and luxurious into a reality. Influenced by the 1967 Marzal gullwing concept car, the Espada debuted at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show with a longer and wider version of the 400 GT’s chassis and distinctive styling by Carrozzeria Bertone‘s Marcello Gandini.
Lamborghini went on to make approximately 1,220-plus Espadas (the automaker’s own production numbers vary) across three series from 1968 until 1978. All of them were powered by a front-mounted 4.0-liter DOHC V12 paired with six Weber carburetors. Output started at 325 horsepower, but increased to 350 two years later. Initially, a Lamborghini-made five-speed manual gearbox was the only transmission available, but the very American TorqueFlite three-speed automatic became an option in 1974.
This 1974 Espada is a Series III, which spanned model years 1973-78 and came standard with the previously optional power steering. According to the selling dealer, it’s “believed to be a one owner example based upon the circumstances of our acquisition and the one owner designation on the NJ title we received.” It adds that this 34,521-mile “example is finished in its factory color scheme of Arancio over beige, a rare and desirable specification.”
Clearly, this Lambo has a patina, and a comprehensive mechanical service or even a total rebuild would be a wise investment. The good news is that this project car is not just a body shell with a gutted interior and an empty engine bay—everything seems to be in place.
Once you buy this 1974 Lamborghini Espada for $62,000 (OBO), you can figure out the rest. Do you have a restoration shop or know of one that can do this car justice? Maybe you have the funds to send it straight to Lamborghini Polo Storico. Or perhaps you and your significant other and/or children can turn this Italian machine into a family experience and rolling legacy.
This 1930 Ford Model A is a steel-bodied coupe that was built by the seller into a hot rod. Power comes from a built 302ci V8 topped by aluminum heads and an Inglese intake manifold with four dual-throat Weber carburetors, and it is linked to a T-10 four-speed manual transmission and 12-bolt rear end with an Eaton 3.73 limited-slip differential. The car rides on a drop front end with drilled radius rods, a Speedway drum kit, and Saginaw cowl steering, and the rear uses a triangulated four-link setup with coilovers. The steel body was chopped ~6″, and the interior features custom details, bucket seats, auxiliary gauges, and a quick-release steering wheel. This hot rod is now offered with records and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1930 Ford.
The seller tells us the Ford steel body’s roof was chopped 6″ and filled, and it is mounted on a custom-fabricated chassis with hand-made floors. The tilt-out windshield uses safety glass, and the front turn signals are integrated into the headlights.
The Super Bell drilled 4″ drop axle is paired with a transverse leaf spring, and the split wishbones are also drilled. A triangulated brace is mounted under the front frame, the front drum kit was sourced from Speedway, and the cowl steering system uses a Saginaw box. The four-link rear end uses triangulated radius rods with Heim joints and QA1 coilovers. Cheater slicks are mounted on the powder-coated black steel wheels.
The custom-made metal bucket seats have black pads and spade-motif accents, and the shifter has a crank-style rod and a skull knob.
The steering wheel is drilled, and netting is fitted over the bare doors. An AutoMeter speedometer was used along with a Quick Car tachometer, auxiliary gauges, and ignition panel. The seller estimates he has driven the car 2,000 miles.
The seller tells us the 302ci was rebuilt with a Howards Cams roller camshaft and lifters, and ProMaxx aluminum heads were fitted along with Ford Racing-logo valve covers and Shoenfeld headers. The Inglese intake manifold is topped by four dual-throat Weber carburetors with velocity stacks.
The seller tells us T-10 four-speed manual is fitted with a Quicktime bellhousing, and the 12-bolt rear uses an Eaton 3.73 limited-slip differential and Moser axles. Both units were rebuilt by the seller. Additional build photos are provided in the gallery.
The car is titled as a 1930 Ford using VIN 20198X.
This 1939 Ford Deluxe Tudor sedan was acquired by the seller in 2024 from the estate of its former owners, who built it into a street rod. The body had been repainted metallic blue and it had been fitted with a 350ci V8 and a three-speed automatic transmission. Following the seller’s acquisition, the Holley carburetor was rebuilt, the disc/drum braking system was overhauled, a banjo-style wheel was installed, and Hankook tires were mounted on the staggered Torq Thrust-style wheels. The car is further equipped with bucket seats, a B&M shifter, a custom sound system, a tilt column, and VDO gauges. This ’39 Tudor street rod is now offered with a Texas title in the seller’s name.
The Tudor sedan body was repainted metallic blue by its former owners around 2016, according to what the seller was told. The seller notes holes from removed trim were filled as part of the work, and recommends that the right door, left hood, and left-front lower fender would benefit from paintwork. LED lights have been fitted.
The seller tells us they overhauled the braking system, which features front discs and rear drums, and they mounted 185/75 and 215/70 Hankook tires on the staggered Torq Thrust-style wheels. The car has a drop front axle, rear lowering blocks, and front and rear sway bars installed.
The interior was redone with insulation, Mustang-sourced powered bucket seats, a chrome B&M shifter, a center console with faux Ostrich upholstery, and a CD stereo mounted in the glovebox.
The banjo-style steering wheel was mounted on a tilt column by the seller. VDO gauges are set in the brushed surround ahead of the driver, with a tachometer mounted below. The seller added ~300 of the 16k miles indicated.
The previous owner installed the 350ci V8, and the seller tells us they rebuilt the Holley carburetor, ignition system, and radiator, and the fuel pump, hoses, and wiring harness were replaced.
The three-speed automatic is linked to a Ford rear end.
The car is titled as a 1939 Ford using VIN 5035635. The title carries a “VIN Certification Waived” remark.
Jeep is going to be busy next year. Ten more special-edition Wranglers are coming in 2026 as part of its Twelve 4 Twelve celebration, which leads up to the brand’s 85th anniversary. Now comes news that the automaker has started its “Convoy” campaign with the 2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops.
In a press release, Stellantis said, “This initiative kicks off a new chapter for the brand, introducing mission-ready special editions that embody strength, unity and purpose. Leading the charge is Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops, arriving not by air, but through a ground-led military convoy.”
Based on the Rubicon trim level, the limited-run Shadow Ops model has the cosmetic add-ons you might expect from a special edition. Up front, there’s a Satin Black grille. The hood and fenders have special Shadow Ops decals. At the rear, the tailgate has its own special decal as well as a black taillight-to-taillight stripe. More substantial visual changes include the body-color fenders and Freedom Top three-piece hardtop.
However, Jeep also made sure to equip the Shadow Ops with functional upgrades. Both bumpers are made out of heavy-duty steel. Inside, there are all-weather mats. But the coolest feature is the standard factory-installed front winch, which Stellantis says makes the Gladiator the first midsize truck to offer one.
Adding the Shadow Ops package to a 2026 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon will bump up the price by $4,995 – a $2,605 increase from a Rubicon optioned with the body-color fender flares and Freedom Top. Contrary to the name, Jeep wants you to see the Gladiator Shadow Ops when it rolls into showrooms in February 2026.
Pontiac built a decent number of GTOs with the Judge package for 1969: 6,833. However, it seems the number of convertibles with this package is somewhat lopsided, as only 108 were built. Originally sold in Anderson, Indiana, this example from the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction features the standard 400 Ram Air engine (aka “Ram Air III”) backed by the optional four-speed manual, which was the most common combination among the 108. Other desirable options include Safe-T-Track, hood tach, power windows, and Rally Gauge cluster.
Currently listed onAutoHunter is this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG roadster. Remember the days when you could walk into a dealership and leave with a twin-turbo V12 retractable hardtop? AMG remembers, and here you have it! The 55,463-mile retract is backed by a five-speed automatic. Other features include Active Body Control suspension, a Kenwood touchscreen audio system, aluminum pedals, and much more. Painted Brilliant Silver Metallic over a Charcoal leather interior, this Teuton comes from the selling dealer with a clean AutoCheck report and a clear title.
The roadster is decked out in Brilliant Silver Metallic. Other exterior features include a panoramic glass roof, an integrated roll bar, bi-Xenon headlights, fog lights, a vented hood and front fenders, tinted taillights, and more. A set of 19-inch two-piece split five-spoke alloy wheels is wrapped in Michelins, 255/35 front and 285/35 rear.
The Charcoal perforated leather cabin features heated and ventilated memory seats. Other interior features include dual-zone automatic climate control, the Keyless Go entry system, woodgrain trim, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, a Kenwood touchscreen audio system, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and more.
Instrumentation includes a 220-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel level. The odometer shows 54,463 miles, which is in line with the AutoCheck reading from June 2025.
The powerplant is a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 putting out 604 horsepower. The engine features an aluminum block and heads, tuned port injection, and a carbon fiber engine cover. The supporting cast includes an AMG SpeedShift five-speed automatic.
The undercarriage features four-wheel power disc brakes with AMG-branded calipers, and slotted and cross-drilled rotors. Other features include Active Body Control suspension, Electronic Stability Program, traction control, and quad exhaust tips.
Our AutoHunter Spotlight is on an accident-free, low-mileage mechanical paean to the prowess of German engineering. Remember when being over the top was admired the world over? Why build a V12 when a V12 with two turbos would do? This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG roadster has a mechanical presence that few late-model cars offer—isn’t that enough to be filled with desire? Don’t wait, as the auction will end on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 1:45 p.m. (MST).
In my opinion, one of the most unlikely cars ever to be produced by Toyota is the MR2 Spyder. One of these is our Pick of the Day, a 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in North East, Pennsylvania.
Toyota is a car company that makes many very rational and few emotional decisions. Even the first- and second-generation MR2s made lots of sense in the sports car market of the time, offering 5/8-size exotic car looks, strong performance, amazing handling, and super reliability. At the same time, both the first- and second-generation MR2s were comfortable for two people, had plenty of storage space in their trunks, and offered a sports car experience without any compromises having to be made.
Introduced in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show as the MRS concept car, the new MR2 was not a coupe with a sunroof or T-Tops as an option, but a full convertible. It was actually more of a mid-engined roadster, something completely different from Toyota, but the company had some specific goals in mind. According to the project’s chief engineer, Harunori Shiratori, “First, we wanted true driver enjoyment, blending good movement, low inertia, and lightweight. Then, a long wheelbase to achieve high stability and fresh new styling; a mid-engine design to create excellent handling and steering without the weight of the engine upfront; a body structure as simple as possible to allow for easy customizing, and low cost to the consumer.”
I will say that they accomplished all of that – but one thing was lacking: a trunk. This seemed a bit crazy to me, especially from Toyota. But after driving the MR2 Spyder on numerous occasions, I soon forgot about that. This is a fun, engaging, and smile-inducing sports car. From behind the wheel, it reminded me somewhat of a cross between a Lotus Elise and a Porsche 986 Boxster, but in a more reliable and inexpensive package.
I have been looking for a nice example of one these cars in this spec for over a year and now have finally found one in this 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder. It is finished in Spectra Blue Mica over a black interior, which is my favorite color combo on these cars. Although some will not like this, I also absolutely love another interesting option it offers: a factory sequential manual transmission. This is not an automatic, but an F1-style gearbox that works amazingly well, and – unlike the F1 box from the Ferrari and Maserati cars of the time – is also amazingly reliable.
Both the exterior and interior of this MR2 appear to be in excellent shape. The paint looks terrific, and it seems like a well-cared-for car. I also love that it still rides on its factory alloy wheels.
The interior also seems to be in great condition, with no serious wear to be seen. The only change from stock is the addition of a modern Bluetooth-enabled radio. The seller notes that this car has recently had its convertible top replaced.
Because these cars are so much fun to drive, it is hard to find any MR2 Spyder with less than 100,000 on the clock. If you do find one, it is usually a super-low-mile example that has a premium price tag attached. This 2003 MR2 Spyder has covered a total of only 83,682 miles, which puts it in that sweet spot of having enough mileage to be in good shape without having to deal with every seal leaking, but not too many miles, which often means the car is near the end of its life. The lack of modifications on this example also makes me believe it has never been tuner-owned and, as a result, there are no budget or crazy mods on the engine or the chassis.
I think these cars have a serious future in the more modern collectible sports car market, and this one, with a price of $13,991, seems like a great deal. So why not get yourself a present this holiday season and park this MR2 Spyder in your garage? Tell your significant other Santa must have left it.
There’s no getting around it, Brand Xers: The 426 Hemi is King! It didn’t earn the nickname “King Kong” for nuthin. There have been many great V8s out of the 1960s, but none have made the same impact on the banked ovals, strip, and street as this 7.0-liter V8.
1966 Plymouth Satellite
Fans of Mopars, the Wellborn family has been involved with Hemis for quite a long time. Their cars have appeared in the buff books for over 40 years, with Tim and wife Pam, in particular, founding the Wellborn Musclecar Museum in Alexander City, Alabama, around 15 years ago.
This 1969 Dodge Super Bee coupe features a white Bumblebee stripe and blue interior.
So it only seems natural for the Wellborns to host a Mopar display at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. In fact, the Wellborns have a display at MCACN every year, with 2025 being cars powered by the 426 Hemi. Though the muscle car peak is generally acknowledged to be 1970, by far the most Hemis were built for 1966, the inaugural model year for the street version of the Hemi that made its debut at Daytona years prior. However, most of the cars in the display were from the latter part of Hemi production. Enjoy!
Only 35 U.S.-spec Pymouth GTXs were built with the Hemi in 1971.With approximately 108 U.S.-spec Hemi’Cudas built in 1971, it is no wonder that they are among the most expensive muscle cars out there.This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner coupe is “B5” Blue Fire metallic with the unusual “V6R” Sport Stripe.The lack of chrome on the B-pillar of this 1970 Hemi Plymouth Road Runner coupe means it lacks the Decor package.This 1969 Hemi Plymouth GTX was painted “Q5” Seafoam Turquoise with a white vinyl top—pretty!The cousin to the turquoise GTX above was the Dodge Coronet R/T. Note the Kelsey-Hayes “recall” wheels.
