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Currently listed on AutoHunter is this one-family-owned 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS, which has covered only 50,300 miles since new. Its SS badges mean it has an LS2 6.0-liter V8 paired with a 4L70E four-speed automatic; all-wheel drive delivers that power to the street. Finished in Bordeaux Red over a Light Gray cloth interior, this performance SUV is now offered by a private seller in Arizona with a CARFAX report and clear title.

The Bordeaux Red exterior comes equipped with fog lights, clear hood deflector, side pinstripes, power mirrors with body-color caps, window visors, running boards, rear mud flaps, polished exhaust outlet, hitch receiver, and trailer wiring plug.

A set of polished aluminum 20-inch wheels sets this SS model apart from regular Trailblazers. Those massive rollers come wrapped in 255/50 Michelin Defender LTX tires.

The Light Gray cloth interior features a power driver seat, power windows and locks, cruise control, tilt steering column, dual-zone climate control with air conditioning, AM/FM radio with a six-disc in-dash CD changer, compass and thermometer displays on the rearview mirror, and power sunroof. Rear passengers have their own HVAC vents and fan split dial, as well as a 12-volt power outlet. The passenger-side wall of the cargo area contains a built-in air compressor.

Instrumentation consists of an 8,000-rpm tachometer, 140-mph speedometer, and oil pressure, voltage, fuel level, and temperature gauges. The digital odometer currently shows 50,300 miles, which is in line with the 47,544 miles listed on the October 2024 CARFAX report.

Under the hood is an LS2 6.0-liter V8 that generates 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A 4L70E four-speed automatic and all-wheel drive deliver the engine’s output to the road.

In addition to a Sport Chassis Package, this Trailblazer SS is equipped with a sport suspension (resulting in a lowered and stiffer suspension), power anti-lock brakes with 12.8-inch rotors, and a limited-slip rear differential.

The auction for this 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS ends on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

How old is the Honda CR-V? It depends on who you ask. It was officially introduced in 1995, but it didn’t reach the U.S. market until the 1997 model year. To mark 30, Honda Motor Europe came up with the CR-V “Dream Pod” Concept.

The Dream Pod was inspired by Japanese capsule hotels, which provide basic lodging at a price that’s lower than the cost of a regular hotel room. As the base for this bed-away-from-bed, Honda chose a CR-V e:PHEV, its first plug-in hybrid for the European market, which offers up to 49 miles of all-electric range.

The build team then converted the second row and rear cargo area into sleeping quarters. Egoe’s Nestboard 650 can accommodate two adults on its folding double mattress.

After a long day of exploring the outdoors, occupants can wind down in the “tech pods,” which have LED reading lights, pull-out side tables, and even USB charging ports. When it’s time for bed, the retractable blind behind the front seats and black-out shades for the rear windows can be closed to create even better sleeping conditions.

There’s more to the Dream Pod than that, though. The base of the Nestboard 650 contains a drawer that slides out to provide access to a stove, collapsible sink, and storage space for utensils, cutlery, and plates (no word on if there’s a dedicated spot for s’mores ingredients).

Given the CR-V’s official first year on the market, it makes sense that Honda chose one of its European models as the foundation for this custom build. Certainly there’s an appetite for this kind of gear here in the United States. Perhaps in 2027 Honda will commemorate the CR-V’s 30th anniversary in the U.S. with a similar build or by announcing it’s adding car camping/overlanding equipment to the list of available accessories. At the rate Honda’s been going with its more rugged models, maybe it’ll roll out a CR-V TrailSport. In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait to see if any of the Dream Pod’s equipment or—at the very least—essence becomes a reality.

We love a good “combo.” Frequently in the collector car industry, we see sellers offering up ancillary items to sweeten a purchase opportunity. A vehicle might come with promotional materials, spare parts, or even a boat in tow – as was the case with a DeSoto I wrote about back in 2020.

This time around, it’s a truck, trailer, and motorcycle package deal – all of which are matching in color and design theme. You have to see it all to believe it.

The Pick of the Day is a 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 stepside pickup listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Exeter, New Hampshire. (Click here to view the listing.)

“A museum-finished total frame-off restoration and tribute to the Apache Indians,” the listing says. “This classic truck has a blend of original equipment plus Native Americana. There is no other 1959 Chevrolet Apache like this in the world.”  The seller says that the build involved a five-year process of design and consulting with people from around the country. And the end result has reportedly received widespread recognition at shows and events.

Chevrolet called its light-duty trucks “Task Force” pickups beginning in 1955. The Apache nameplate was applied to the front fenders a few years later in 1958, the same year the exterior design received quad headlights among other mid-cycle stylistic changes. Higher-payload trucks each had their own respective naming conventions; medium-duty trucks were called Vikings and heavy-duty trucks were Spartans.

Now to the most compelling part of the story: The truck in question will be accompanied by a matching turquoise-painted trailer and a customized motorcycle. The seller explains, “The motorcycle is a stripped-down 1984 Honda CM250 converted to an Indian Apache 1 of 1 custom matching bike. Over $10,000 put into rebuild of bike.” Included on the features list are pinstripes, a fringed saddle, custom saddle bags, leather grips, and fork-mounted arrowheads.

The attention to detail abounds – the truck itself even has a custom deerskin boot for the stick shift, dual cowboy hat holders, and an “array” of Native American accessories throughout the cab. Under the hood, power comes from a 235ci Thriftmaster inline-six mated to a floor-shifted five-speed manual transmission (the original transmission was a column-shifted three-speed). The original Rochester carburetor has been rebuilt, per the listing.

The seller says, “You will not be disappointed with this truck, a one-of-a-kind. Enthusiasts who are looking for a museum piece will truly appreciate it. This combo can go anywhere in the world and be an eye-popping and jaw-dropping experience.”

The asking price for the package deal is $95,000. Oh, and one more thing: A retro lawn chair with a matching logo and design will be included as well. Because you’ll want to get comfortable for all the conversations you’re going to have about this setup.

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If you’ve never been to Scottsdale, there’s still a chance that you’ve heard of the Pavilions. Every Saturday afternoon/evening, the Pavilions Rock ‘n Roll Car Show gives enthusiasts—both spectators and owners—the opportunity to enjoy looking at automotive sculptures of all stripes and eras. Imagine a car show every weekend with a triple-digit mix of vehicles each time!

Alas, like everything in life, things change, and the Pavilions car show is going through an evolution. From May 17^th through September 27^th, 2025, the Saturday show is going to take place at the nearby Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers restaurant at Pima Crossing (on the northwest corner of Shea and the 101). The new sponsor currently hosts a show on the first Tuesday of every month, but that will be suspended for the season after May 6^th as the show segues to Saturday; the Tuesday schedule will resume on October 7^th, with the Pavilions show resuming at its original location.

DATE	PIMA CROSSING
May 6th	Last Tuesday show until October
May 17th-September 27th	Every Saturday
October 7th	Resume first-Tuesday-of-the-month shows

If you bring your vehicle to display, you’ll be happy to learn that the restaurant distributes gift cards for show participants. Even better, kids eat free on Tuesdays! Cars, beer, and burgers—what’ll they think of next?!

Hot Wheels and Ferrari are so well known in the automotive enthusiast community that it’s hard to believe it’s been more than 10 years since their last collaboration. Now the two iconic brands have joined forces once again to create a line of nine products, which starts with a boxed set of two limited-edition Hot Wheels Collector die-cast cars: the Ferrari 312 P and 499P Modificata.

Each of those two cars is significant in its own way. Hot Wheels chose the 312 P race car as a tribute to its first Ferrari model, which it released in 1970.

The 499P Modificata is an 857-horsepower twin-turbo V6-powered hybrid race car that Ferrari describes as “the highest-performance closed-wheel car that Ferrari has ever proposed for non-competitive use on the track derived from the 499P that triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.”

Both cars are finished in red Spectraflame paint, but they have different wheels: The 312 P rolls on a set of Neo-Classics Redline wheels while the 499P zooms around on 10-spoke Real Riders wheels. The pair retails for $100; as of right now, it’s sold out on the Mattel Creations site.

Also in the new line of products are several memorable modern street cars as well as racing machines form decades past. Later this year, you can get the Hot Wheels Premium version of the F50 from the 1990s or the 2010s LaFerrari hybrid hypercar for $6.49. At the $1.25 price level are the 365 GTB4 Competizione that raced in Le Mans and Daytona, and the 720-horsepower F40 Competizione. The Hot Wheels Premium Ferrari 250 GTO goes for $16.99, but it comes with its own Fiat 642 RN2 Bartoletti transporter so it can get to its next race across the bedroom carpet. To learn more about the full range of upcoming Hot Wheels Ferrari releases, check out the Mattel corporate website.

Carroll Shelby had a fine run producing modified Mustangs. Sure, it was a bummer moving the operation from Venice, California to Ford’s contractors in Ionia, Michigan, but that didn’t mean there was no value to Shelby automobiles. Unfortunately, the writing was on the wall with the performance market: Ford discontinued the Shelby Mustang for 1970, yet there were enough leftovers that Ford had the cars re-serialized for 1970 with FBI supervision. All Ford did to distinguish these was add a front spoiler and a pair of hood stripes and viola! – the 1970 Shelby Mustang was good to go. One of these rare cars, a rotisserie-restored 1970 Shelby GT500 fastback, is currently listed on AutoHunter. The 428 Cobra Jet engine powering it is paired with a C6 automatic transmission. Painted Grabber Yellow with black stripes and furnished with a matching interior, this muscle car is offered by the selling dealer with an Elite Marti Report, restoration receipts and photos, and a clear title.

Grabber Yellow was a special-order color for the Shelby Mustang in 1969-70, one of several that would become regular-production options for regular Ford and Mercury models in 1970. Black side and hood stripes, a front spoiler, an integrated rear spoiler, color-keyed racing mirrors, and scoops on the hood and sides are but a few exterior features. A set of 15-inch Shelby wheels are wrapped in staggered-width BFGoodrich Radial T/As: 235/60 front and 255/60 rear.

The cabin consists of black hi-back vinyl bucket seats with knitted vinyl inserts. Other interior features include woodgrain trim, a center console with an automatic shifter, a Sport Deck rear seat, deluxe seat belts, power steering, power ventilation, an AM radio, and a clock on the passenger side.

The instrument panel includes a 140-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the temperature and fuel. On the console, you’ll find gauges for the oil pressure and alternator. The odometer reads 9,370 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.

Like all GT500s in 1970, the engine powering this fastback is an “R-code” 428 Cobra Jet with ram air, which was rated at 335 horsepower. It is paired with a three-speed C6 Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission.

The Cobra Jet is paired with 3.50 Traction-Lok gearing. Other undercarriage hardware includes power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system leading to two central outlets in the rear valence.

Only 380 Shelby GT500 fastbacks were built in 1970, of which 208 had an automatic transmission. Of those, only 13 were painted Grabber Yellow. For a chance to own this Shelby, visit AutoHunter and place your bid before Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

After Toyota stopped selling the MkIV Supra in the U.S. in 1998, American fans of the curvy performance car had to wait 22 years for a new one. It may be hard to believe, but we’ve almost reached the end of the line for the MkV model. The good news is Toyota has rolled a lot of upgrades into the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition.

The newest iteration of the Supra had fans of the previous models impatiently waiting for decades. When the Toyota GAZOO Racing-developed MkV came out as a 2020 model, some were disappointed to learn it had a BMW engine and transmission. Now that the turbo four-cylinder variant has been discontinued, the 2026 GR Supra 3.0, 3.0 Premium, and MkV Final Edition models are exclusively powered by the turbocharged 3.0-liter I6, which produces 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft. of torque. All trims are available with an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual gearbox.

Only the MkV Final Edition gets unique cosmetic, aerodynamic, suspension, braking, and chassis upgrades. To make the Final Edition better at cheating the wind and handling the road, Toyota added front wheel arch flaps, higher front tire spats, and a carbon fiber ducktail rear spoiler. In its standard form, the Final Edition has new 19-inch matte black wheels, glossy carbon fiber mirror caps, and a matching finish for the rear spoiler. To increase the Final Edition’s cornering grip, Toyota changed the camber angle of the wheels, which sit in front of larger Brembo discs.

The GT4-style pack, inspired by the GR Supra GT4 EVO2 race car, comes in two new exclusive matte colors, Burnout and Undercover, and incorporates red mirror caps, GT4-inspired exterior side graphics, matte black carbon fiber ducktail spoiler, and matte black rear Supra emblem.

Many of the Final Edition’s less visible components have also been enhanced. A stronger under-body brace ups the level of grip and control. The front control arms now have stronger rubber bushings, which join forces with the rear sub-frame’s strengthened rubber mounts. Toyota dialed in the suspension even more by installing a stronger front stabilizer and revising the electronically controlled shocks. The electric power steering itself offers a “more direct steering feel and improved control,” according to the automaker. Even the tuning of the differential has been tweaked for lower understeer and higher amounts of traction.

The cockpit is furnished with leather and Alcantara seats embroidered with the GR logo and red accents, including the stitching, manual shift knob bezel, and seat belts.

You can say your goodbyes to the MkV Supra in Toyota dealerships this spring. But if you buy one, you never have to. Just make sure you do it in time because the production lines will shut down in the spring of 2026.

Please observe the four cars below. All are currently listed on AutoHunter, our sister website. Can you identify the model year, make, and model of each based on the features provided?

Post your answers in the comments section below the gallery. If you need a lifeline, just click on an image and you’ll find your hint.

Click on a photo to reveal each car

The ClassicCars.com Journal features a car game every Tuesday. If you’re in need of even more stimulation, you can test your knowledge with our previous puzzles.

Old pickup trucks can get away with certain things that other vehicles can’t. If they have a little patina, great – that just makes them look more vintage. They don’t need a lot of luxury or convenience features because they’re supposed to be simple, rugged machines. Fuel economy? Who cares?! They’re classic pickup trucks (hopefully with a big, loud V8). All they really have to do is run and hold stuff in the bed. We don’t need to make any excuses for our Pick of the Day, a 1971 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT Styleside posted on ClassicCars.com by a New York dealership.

Thanks to a frame-off rotisserie restoration, this Ford F-100 has fresh Scandia Green and Seafoam Green paint. The Ranger XLT trim adds bright side trim with woodgrain accents and a woodtone tailgate panel, all of which coordinate well with the soft greens of the two-tone finish. The eight-foot bed is ready for work or play.

If you need a little more storage space, throw some tools or gear in the lockable compartment on the passenger side. Whatever you end up carrying in this truck, new whitewall tires and the Twin-I-Beam front suspension will handle the road while the Flex-O-Matic rear suspension deals with the load.

The inside of the single cab is just as distinctive and handsome as the exterior. As part of the restoration, the bench seat was reupholstered with new green vinyl and cloth. Once again, the Ranger XLT trim adds extra features, which include the vinyl door panels with woodtone accents, glove compartment lock, perforated headliner, and more. This truck also has air conditioning, which makes it a little less rough and tough but a lot more comfortable.

There are even more updates under the hood. Ford offered a few V8s in its trucks for 1971; this particular F-100 has the 215-horsepower, 327-lb-ft 360, which benefits from fresh hoses, belts, gaskets, and seals. The big V8 comes equipped with its rebuilt original carburetor. A C6 three-speed automatic sends power to the Ford nine-inch rear end.

This 1971 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT is a handsome restoration with great colors and useful features and updates, yet it still has vintage charm. It can be yours for $42,900.

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“If you had to compete with GM, Ford and Chrysler, what would you do?” asked American Motors in a 1971 ad. Due to lack of funds, AMC was forced to restyle instead of redesign the Javelin. New style, combined with a new engine, helped the Javelin compete with the likes of strong competitors and weather the storm of emissions and safety standards. Our Pick of the Day, a 1973 Javelin, was a maximum effort during AMC’s struggles. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in metro Detroit.

When the Javelin debuted for 1968, it was cheered by the motoring press. “It has a clean understated appearance that is not marred by phony vents, power bulges, mounds or bizarre sculpturing of whatever variety,” wrote Car and Driver. “The Javelin is an honest-looking car with a dramatic flair.” Its on-road performance was also praised. “It felt very much like a British sports car—with the same advantages as well as the same disadvantages. The Javelin is nearly neutral when pushed through a hard corner and a controllable, power-induced over-steer can be obtained whenever desired.”

The Javelin was facelifted for 1970, then restyled for 1971, joining the Mustang and Cougar as the last of the updated pony cars. A longer nose with exaggerated wheel arches on the front fenders were said to be inspired by Can-Am race cars, while the chunky rear haunches did not come off as being Rubenesque. The two-seat AMX was discontinued, instead becoming a performance package for the Javelin. The revamped interior made great strides from the plastic-y interior from 1968-69, plus the instrument panel (wood-grained for Javelin, engine-turned with the AMX package) was contoured around the driver. The 401 replaced the 390 and offered up to 330 advertised horsepower before the industry moved to net ratings, while the 360 continued at the bottom end of the performance roster. A new cowl induction system was available, and interesting features like split vinyl top and corduroy interior offered distinction from the rest of the pony car set.

For 1973, a new recessed grille was similar to what AMXs used for 1971-72. And while new federal regulations required 5-mph protection up front, the Javelin emerged unscathed as it did not suffer from the fat lip that most cars were stuck with for the model year. Out back, “twin-pod” taillights replaced the full-width design that had been a hallmark sine the Javelin’s introduction. A new vinyl roof design covered the whole roof plus the flying-buttress C-pillars. If you liked stripes, there was a new Rally Stripe design yet again.

The Go Package for 360-4 and 401 engines included a T-stripe decal on the front end, black rear panel, Rally-Pac instrumentation, handling package, air induction, heavy-duty cooling, Twin-Grip differential, power disc brakes, 15×7 slotted wheels with E60x15 Polyglas tires, and space saver spare. Unusual for the era, 3.91 gears were available with four-speeds.

As you can see, the Javelin was properly equipped to do battle with most pony cars during those trying times, and this Maxi Blue 1973 Javelin shakes its moneymaker to the hilt. This is a great-looking car, and the optional Blue “Domino” fabric and vinyl interior only adds to the appeal. “Original (N) 360ci engine [that’s a 360 two-barrel], Holley 4bbl., factory intake and exhaust manifolds,” says the seller. Other features include power steering, console with automatic shifter, dual painted mirrors, MSD Pro-Billet distributor, factory air cleaner and chrome valve covers, factory radiator with shroud, H-pipe Flowmasters, updated headlights, and more. Note the AMX spoiler and grille, the latter which you can tell by the round (not rectangular) parking lights.

Only 7,351 Javelins were built with the 360 (both two- and four-barrel), but who cares about rarity (or lack thereof) when you have horsepower and hues in your corner? To score maximum pony car, you’ll need to pony up $38,900.

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