The vehicles our parents and grandparents drove are forever a part of our childhood memories. One seller on ClassicCars.com recalls riding around in the back of his grandfather’s Ford pickup on the family’s ranch in Sheffield, Texas – and he even shared a picture from back in the day showing such a ride taking place:
“Purchased new in Dallas, Texas in 1969, family-owned since,” the listing says. “Brought to Ohio in 2014 and restored in 2021. About 1,500 miles since restoration.”
According to the seller’s description, the truck’s restoration was comprehensive in both cosmetic and mechanical aspects. The Pebble Beige exterior was resprayed, but a great deal of prep work had to be done before that: the frame was straightened, the bed was repaired, and some floorboard rust was taken care of. Once the exterior was dialed in, the interior received its share of love, too. The seller added a new windshield, dash pad, headliner, fresh upholstery, upgraded carpet, three-point seat belts, and a Bluetooth stereo, which is cleverly tucked away inside the glove compartment.
Model-year 1969 slotted in the fifth generation (1967 through 1972) for the F-Series. While still robust in design, Ford promoted the truck’s heightened ride comfort. One advertisement said, “Works like a truck. Rides like a car. Know why more people pick Ford than any other pickup? Better ideas—like road-smoothing Twin-I-Beam suspension. Coil springs supply the easy going. Now add Ford’s comfortable cab, roomiest of them all.”
Under the hood, power comes from an “FE” (Ford-Edsel) 360ci V8 that has been upgraded with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and an automatic choke. Torque is transferred to the rear wheels via a BorgWarner T-18 four-speed manual transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip rear end. During the truck’s overhaul, it received service to the radiator, ignition, clutch, leaf springs, rear axle, and drum brakes.
Well, after a long life of ranch duty, this family-owned truck is now ready to find a new home. If you buy it, let the seller take one more ride in the bed for old times’ sake.
The asking price is $36,000 or best offer, and a car cover will be included with the sale.
This ’27 Ford is a fiberglass-bodied Track-T roadster that was built around 1990 by the R.H. Jones Company. The first of a claimed three completed as part of a pre-production run, this example was painted with flames by Rod Powell and featured in several magazines. The car rides on a custom tubular frame with four-bar front and rear suspension using torsion bars and a drop front axle, and it has red-painted steel wheels with faux knock-offs, Corvette front disc brakes, and Ford drums out back. Power comes from a 4.3-liter V6 linked to an automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end with a limited-slip differential, 28-spline axles, and 3.25 gears. The car also features a Vega steering box, a Bell Midget steering wheel, a Holley carburetor, and Sanderson headers. Acquired by its current owner in 2024, this Track-T is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with magazine articles and a clean California title listing the car as a 1927 Ford.
Designed by the R.H. Jones Company, the fiberglass roadster has a three-piece body and is mounted on a custom tubular frame. This is believed to be the first prototype developed by the company, and it was featured in Rod & Custom and was the cover car for Rod Powell’s Flame Painting Techniques.
The paintwork is Chrome Yellow Deltron with Powell’s flames applied over the front end. The car has a removable headlight that can be stored in the trunk.
The car rides on a torsion beam suspension with four-bar setups both front and rear. A drop axle is used up front along with Corvette disc brakes, and the rear end is triangulated. Ford drums were used out back, and a Vega steering box was installed. The Nexen tires were recently mounted on the red-painted steel wheels, which have faux knock-off caps. The tie-rod ends and bushings were also recently replaced.
Dynamat insulation has been installed per the seller, who states that they also upholstered the red leather interior.
A Bell Midget steering wheel was used along with an Auburn dashboard panel and Moon instruments. There is no odometer.
The 4.3-liter V6 was fitted with a high-rise intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, and Sanderson headers. The spark plugs and oil were recently changed.
The automatic transmission was built by Dick Jones, and it is linked to a Ford 9″ rear end with a limited-slip differential, 28-spline axles, and 3.25 gears.
The car is titled as a 1927 Ford using VIN T15661259.
This ’29 Ford Model A started as a steel-bodied pickup that was built into a hot rod between 1996 and 2014. It was painted maroon and black and rides on Heidts independent front and rear suspension with coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15″ True Spoke wire wheels. Power comes from a 4.1-liter V6 modified with Kenne Bell components and linked to a 200 R4 automatic transmission linked to a Ford 9″ rear end. It has a LeBaron Bonney soft top, a Lokar shifter, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and VDO gauges. Acquired by the owner in June 2022, this Model A is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with a clean California title.
The steel body has been repainted maroon with black fenders. The hood is louvered, and the soft top is from LeBaron Bonney. The bed is lined with wood and has wooden side boards with “Foruick” lettering.
The truck rides on Heidts independent front and rear suspension with coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15″ True Spoke wire wheels wearing staggered BFGoodrich tires. Spare front wheels are mounted on the fenders.
Custom tan upholstery covers the bench seat and side panels, while the carpeting is color-keyed to the painted dashboard. Speakers are mounted in the kick panels, and the wind wings have painted flourishes.
The wood-rimmed wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and VDO gauges set in an engine-turned panel were utilized along with a Lokar shifter.
The 4.1-liter Buick V6 is topped by Kenne Bell valve covers, an aluminum intake manifold, and a Holley carburetor with a body-color dual intake system with Buick-logo accents. The tubular headers are linked to a custom dual exhaust system.
The truck has a 200 R4 automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end.
This ’30 Ford Model A is a fiberglass-bodied pickup that was built in 2016. It is believed to be powered by a fuel-injected Chevrolet LT-1 V8 that was modified to displace 355 cubic inches, and the engine is linked to a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8″ rear end. It rides on green-painted wire wheels with whitewall tires, an independent front end, and a multi-link rear end, both with coilovers. The truck has a wood-lined bed and side boards as well as a louvered hood and a windshield visor, and inside is tan leather upholstery, Vintage Air climate control, power windows, a Bluetooth-capable stereo, a B&M shifter, a center console, and a banjo-style steering wheel mounted on a tilt column. Acquired by the seller in 2019, this Model A is now offered with a South Carolina title listing the pickup as a 1930 Ford.
The fiberglass body has been painted black with green flourishes. The hood is louvered, and the wood sideboards on the bed are matched by the wood-lined floor.
The wire wheels have been painted to match the body and mounted with whitewall tires. The front end is independent with adjustable coilovers, while the multi-link rear setup also uses coilover shocks. Stopping power is handled by disc brakes up front and drums out back.
The interior has been redone with two-tone upholstery, square-weave carpeting, and a black-painted dashboard. A B&M shifter is mounted in the center console, and a Pioneer stereo is fitted in the overhead console. The windows are powered, and Vintage Air climate control was installed.
The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and Dolphin gauges are set in the dash. The 1,600 miles on the odometer are believed to be the distance driven since completion of the build.
According to the build plate, the fuel-injected Chevrolet LT-1 V8 was modified to displace 355 cubic inches, and the engine is linked to a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8″ rear end. It has tubular headers and a green-painted block.
The truck is titled as a 1930 Ford using VIN SG9TR18237M387001.
The 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Sport Sedan was acquired by the current owner in 1971 and driven casually for several decades. In 2006, it underwent a two-year street rod build involving body modifications and repainting, interior customization, and the installation of a Ram Jet 350ci V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in silver and gray over complementary upholstery, the car rides on an independent front suspension with tubular control arms and rack-and-pinion steering in addition to a Ford 9” rear end and 16” wheels. Highlights of the build include a partially shaved exterior, a billet steering wheel, a Pioneer CD head unit, power windows, AutoMeter gauges, a dual exhaust system, and four-wheel disc brakes. In 2023, the air conditioning system was repaired and the front suspension was overhauled, while the battery was replaced earlier this year. This custom Fleetmaster is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve in Pennsylvania with records and a clean New Jersey title.
The body was nosed and decked, and the rear doors were shaved during the build. A center high-mount stop light was added below the rear window, and the right-rear fender was modified with a flush-mounted fuel door before the car was repainted in silver with a gray roof. Fog lights were integrated into the grille, and other details include round side mirrors, stone guards, and dual exhaust outlets.
An independent front assembly with rack-and-pinion steering and tubular control arms has been installed, while the live rear axle is supported by parallel leaf springs. Braking is handled by four-wheel disc brakes with Wilwood calipers at the rear. The front ball joints and suspension bushings are said to have been replaced in 2023.
Gray-finished 16” steel wheels wear polished hubcaps that are accented in red, and they are wrapped in 215/60 front and 235/60 rear General Altimax RT43 tires.
The bench seats and door panels are trimmed in two-tone gray upholstery with tuck-and-roll inserts, and bowtie logos accent the seatbacks. Bound carpets line the floors, and a Pioneer CD head unit has been added along with power windows and locks.
A custom center console houses the control panel for the air conditioning system, which was replaced in 2023 along with the evaporator core.
The billet steering wheel is mounted to a tilt column and sits ahead of AutoMeter instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 11k miles.
The trunk is trimmed to complement the cabin.
The Ram Jet 350ci V8 is equipped with electronic port fuel injection, polished valve covers, and short-tube headers that flow into a dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe and Dynomax mufflers. The battery was replaced in 2025.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end.
Records from the build are displayed in the gallery.
This ’27 Ford is a fiberglass-bodied roadster that was built on a custom chassis by the seller between 2013 and 2016. The red bodywork is accented by flames and two-tone upholstery with red piping, and it is powered by a 383ci V8 with an Edelbrock tunnel-ram intake manifold topped by two 500cfm four-barrel carburetors and an air scoop. A built 350 Turbo automatic transmission with a shift kit and 2,800-rpm stall converter was also fitted along with a 10-bolt rear end, and the car rides on a front drop axle with hairpin radius rods and a four-link setup with coilovers out back. This hot rod is now offered with a Florida title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1927 Ford.
The fiberglass body is mounted on a custom-fabricated frame according to the seller. Flames and custom flourishes have been applied.
The car rides on a drop front axle with hairpin radius rods and a transverse leaf spring up front, while out back is a four-link setup with coilovers. The car rides on American Racing wheels measuring 14″ up front and 15″ out back with 215/60 and 295/50 tires, respectively, and it has drum brakes and ’54 Chevrolet spindles.
Custom upholstery covers the cabin, and the JVC stereo is linked to Polk Audio under-dashboard speakers as well as a subwoofer and speakers mounted in the trunk.
A billet steering wheel and a Lokar shifter with a piston-shaped knob have been fitted along with gauges from Stewart-Warner in the custom-made cherry dashboard. The fuel gauge is wired but does not have a sending unit attached. The seller estimates they’ve driven the car 6k miles, and 10,500 miles are indicated on the cluster.
The four-bolt-main 350ci V8 was built by the seller in 2016 with a stroker crankshaft, .030″-over hypereutectic pistons, a COMP Cams camshaft, and BluePrint heads. It is topped by an Edelbrock tunnel-ram intake manifold, two four-barrel carburetors, and a Shotgun Bill’s air scoop. The wrapped headers flow into an exhaust system with electric cutouts and Flowmaster mufflers.
The seller tells us they also rebuilt the Turbo 350 transmission in 2016 with a shift kit and a 2,800-rpm stall converter. The 10-bolt rear end was sourced from a Nova and has 3.08 gears.
The car is titled as a 1927 Ford using VIN OR075190.
The 1990s ushered in a wave of cars engineered as affordable, practical solutions for everyday motorists. Many of these vehicles were never intended to age gracefully; they were built to serve, then fade away. Yet, against all odds, some models have endured well beyond their expected lifespans, earning cult followings and defying their “disposable” reputations. Their ongoing presence on today’s roads highlights a remarkable resilience and a unique cultural legacy. For more on how these cars shaped an era, visit Hagerty’s 90s Car Profiles.
If you want to soak up the summer sun while it lasts before enjoying the cool of autumn in a sporty drop-top, check out our latest AutoHunter Spotlight vehicle: a 26,445-mile 2015 BMW Z4 sDrive35i with the visual upgrades of the Hyper Orange Package and the M Sport Package’s cosmetic and performance enhancements. If you win the auction, it’ll come to you from a private seller in Ohio with owner’s manuals, two key fobs, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.
Whether you take this Z4 on back roads or the highway, people are going to see you enjoying the wind in your hair thanks to its eye-catching Valencia Orange Metallic paint and matching power-retractable hardtop. The M Sport Package makes the Z4 even more distinctive by adding an Aerodynamic kit with unique front and rear styling, as well as a set of attractive 19-inch Style 296 wheels, which are wrapped in 225/35 (front) and 255/30 (rear) Falken Azenis rubber.
There’s more M Sport Package content inside. In fact, you’ll see some of it before you even sit down because the package includes M-badged door sill plates and an M-badged dead pedal. Once you and your passenger get seated, you’ll be in specially bolstered sport seats. That leather-wrapped steering wheel? You can thank the M Sport Package for that too. The same goes for the Adaptive M Suspension, which you can adjust (along with the throttle response, steering, and gearshifts) using the buttons for the Driving Dynamics Control system.
In addition to comfort and convenience features such as cruise control, paddle shifters, an infotainment system with navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated seats, there’s more orange all around the cockpit, courtesy of the Hyper Orange Package. That includes Black Alcantara and leather seats with Orange accents and Orange Alcantara door panel inserts. Metal Weave trim highlights the lighting and HVAC controls while adding a different texture to the cabin.
Once you get on your favorite road, you can blast down it using the twin-turbo 3.0-liter I6’s 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. If you nail your launch and keep your right foot down, you should be able to get from a dead stop to 60 mph in about five seconds flat. Another benefit of the M Sport Package is that it raises the top speed from 130 to 155 mph, although we don’t recommend or condone trying to reach that on public roads.
However, we do strongly suggest that you bid on this 2015 BMW Z4 sDrive35i. The auction ends at 11:15 a.m. (PDT) on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Orange you glad we told you?
Indianapolis 500 pace cars are pretty cool in my book and, apparently, those of many others considering pace cars have been on enthusiasts’ radar since the 1960s. Yet not every pace car is based on a vehicle that gets enthusiasts excited. Witness these two unusual FWD pace cars that sold at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction.
The Buick Riviera was chosen to pace the 1983 Indianapolis 500. While this generation had been in production since 1979, the possible reason the ’83 was chosen was it was the first time since 1976 that General Motors offered a convertible. Additionally, this was when Buick was playing with turbocharging, adding to the novelty.
Fast-forward 14 years and Oldsmobile found itself pacing the 1997 Indy 500 with the Aurora. Another unconventional pace car, the Aurora is one of the few FWD vehicles to handle track duties in this capacity. However, unlike the Buick, little was needed to modify the vehicle because by 1997, Detroit had emerged from the Malaise. Both vehicles in the video below are authentic pace cars from the track and are not replicas that were available at dealerships.
Now more than ever U.S. consumers are looking for ways to cut costs and save more of their hard-earned money. Recently a growing number of classic and modern collectible vehicle owners have discovered that for years now they have been overpaying for auto insurance. The good news is that these same auto enthusiasts have saved some serious dollars with about 5 minutes of effort.
For several years now U.S. drives have been seeing their auto insurance rates steadily climb year after year, and many auto insurance companies are betting on the typical driver not noticing how these increases have quickly added up and hurt their wallet. But according to the Consumer Price Index, the cost of auto insurance has risen six times faster than inflation over the past three years. What is driving these surging costs? Well over the past few years many auto insurance companies have been working hard to recover from their recent catastrophic losses. Beginning in 2020, there were more frequent accidents, faster-than-normal speeding and instances of drunk driving surged. This all caused a spike in crash severity, which led to more catastrophic vehicle and injury claims placed on auto insurers. Moreover, materials, parts, and labor shortages during that same time frame caused repair costs for claims to climb like never before. In response, auto insurance companies began raising rates with little relief in sight. In effect, collectible vehicle owners and good drivers have been quietly subsidizing the recent losses felt by insurance companies.
Classic & Modern Collectible Vehicle Owners Among the Most Impacted
Unfortunately, owners of classic, antique, and custom cars or trucks are among the most severely affected by these insurance cost increases. These collectors face a double inequity: Not only are auto collectors likely paying more than they should be given their reduced risk profile, but the auto insurance coverage they do buy is often radically insufficient. This unfortunate truth will only be discovered when they need to make a claim.
Of the 40 million+ collector vehicles in the United States, the vast majority are insured by standard auto insurance programs. These programs were never designed to protect classic and collector vehicles; they were designed for daily drivers. Standard auto insurance rates are calculated based on all the risks that come with typical daily driver usage, meaning more time on the road doing things like commutes and running errands in all types of weather and traffic conditions. These inflated standard insurance rates do not account for the fact that collector vehicle owners are statistically less likely to get into an accident or file a claim. For them, all rides share the same risk profile as a daily driver and their inflated insurance rates reflect that inaccuracy.
The other scenario at play here is the inadequate coverage many of these insurers offer classic vehicle owners. Even for minor repairs, standard auto insurance programs do not guarantee that they will cover original parts or that their approved body shop network has the expertise necessary to repair these types of vehicles.
Classic & Modern Collectible Vehicle Owners Are Flocking To New Program
In all this turmoil there does seem to be some good news for classic car and truck owners, and word is quickly spreading. Recently the auto enthusiast community has been buzzing about a program being offered by the Dallas-based collector vehicle insurer OpenRoad. Customer testimonials from owners previously covered by standard auto insurers, as well as many previously insured by classic car insurance providers, continue to roll in highlighting significant savings, better coverage, and superior customer service.
OpenRoad has built a truly unique collector vehicle insurance program that all starts with pricing. Not only do they provide significant savings for drivers with great driving records, but they also account for the reduced accident frequency associated with collector vehicles. Both often result in far lower insurance rates overall. But OpenRoad goes further on reduced pricing, offering additional discounts to car club members as well as any customer who transfers their coverage from another classic car insurer.
Setting a New Bar For Classic & Collector Vehicle Insurance
OpenRoad exceeds what many other programs out there can offer. In addition to getting all the coverage you’d expect with any auto insurance policy— think comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist, and the like — every OpenRoad policy comes with several protections tailored to car collectors. Their agreed value policy guarantees that the insurance payout you’ll receive in the event of a total loss equals the actual worth of your classic car, rather than a depreciated value that most insurance programs use. This guarantees that you’re covered for the true value of your ride, considering the time, effort, and investments you put into your vehicle as well as its condition and rarity.
OpenRoad is also setting a new bar when it comes to coverage for repairs. Under their program you know that if you need to file a claim the repairs will be done right. Not only will repairs be performed with OEM parts specifically tailored to your vehicle, but you’ll also get to choose a repair shop you know and trust, one that specializes in collector vehicles and classic car restorations. This is another differentiator from standard auto insurance programs that often do not guarantee coverage for OEM parts and rarely let you pick a shop outside of their approved body shop network.
OpenRoad also includes a generous emergency roadside cost reimbursement program at no additional cost as well as coverage for the relocation and temporary storage of your ride in the event of major disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.
Delivering Superior Customer Service & Specialized Coverage
With so many auto enthusiasts making the switch to OpenRoad, it seems that they have found everything that they have been looking for in a classic auto insurance provider. Just check out these recent customer reviews:
Almost half the price (of) your competitors for equal coverage.”
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“They made it easy for me to switch from my old insurance policy to new one and at less than half the price!”
“Not only did they match our previous collector car insurance, they beat it even after adding another vehicle to the policy! They are rockstars! Would recommend to everyone!
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Beyond the significant cost relief, many customers also point to the excellent customer service they received with reviews that include statements such as, “The team went above and beyond to help us,” and, “Overall, the best experience I’ve had setting up insurance.” That’s some high praise for an auto insurance company.
Rapidly Expanding Across the U.S.
To keep up with the massive market demand that they’ve seen, OpenRoad has been rapidly rolling out its insurance program across the U.S., quickly growing coverage availability to 25 states. Don’t reside in one of their currently live states? Don’t worry, the brand plans to add coverage across several more states by the summer of 2025. You can also sign up for their launch newsletter and get notified as soon as coverage is available for your area.
