Porsche isn’t done adding new variants to its 992-generation 911.
During its annual general meeting on Wednesday, where Porsche said it will continue to offer gas engines in all of its segments well into the next decade, the automaker also confirmed that two new 911 variants are on the way.
One will be a heritage-style model inspired by a 1970s-era 911. It will be developed by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur personalization department and offered in limited numbers.
Porsche said this model will be the third of four heritage-style special editions based on the 992-generation 911, as part of what’s known as the Heritage Design Strategy. The first was the 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design, followed by the 2023 911 Sport Classic.
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
The second new variant in the pipeline will be a new flagship model, which Porsche claims will “raise the bar even further” in the sports car segment. This flagship is likely to be the next-generation 911 GT2 RS, test mules of which have been spotted in public since mid-2024.
The previous GT2 RS produced 700 hp from a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-6. It remains unclear what Porsche has planned for the next generation, but rumors suggest power could be dialed up closer to 1,000 hp, possibly incorporating some form of electrification.
Porsche has not yet announced the timing for the release of these new models.
High-end versions of the 911 and other models are key to Porsche’s strategy for increasing profits without the need to significantly expand sales volumes. This approach is part of Road to 20, a strategy aimed at achieving operating profits of 20% or more in the long term, up from the current target of 15-17%.
The Chevrolet Suburban has been carrying people and their gear since the 1935 model year. It’s been produced longer than the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang and, believe it or not, the last generation of the Toyota 4Runner. Of course, many of the older ones from decades past are no longer roadworthy due to age or other factors, but some of those have received second lives thanks to dedicated owners and capable shops. Our Pick of the Day, a 1977 Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado Trailering Special listed for sale by a Florida dealership on ClassicCars.com, is one of those revived rigs.
The Service Parts Identification tag shows this Suburban K20 started life with Colonial Yellow paint and simulated wood-grain exterior trim. It was also set up for pulling heavy loads with a 400 small-block V8, camping mirrors, oil and transmission coolers, four-wheel drive with a locking differential, a trailer weight-distributing hitch platform, a heavy-duty trailer wiring harness, and the Trailering Special package with an 11,000-pound GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating).
Despite its capabilities, this Suburban also came from the factory with several comfort and convenience features such as a tilt steering column, power steering, power front disc brakes, dual-zone air conditioning, and power tailgate window.
This Suburban was “a campground vehicle at KOA in Oregon for 40 years,” perhaps used to shuttle people to and from campsites. Whatever the case may be, this classic American SUV reached a point where it needed some updating. As you can see, it received plenty of that: the body was stripped down and repainted its original Colonial Yellow, complete with faux wood trim; inside, sound-damping material was installed, and the three rows of bench seats were reupholstered in tan vinyl. Whoever rides in this vehicle next (you?) should stay nice and cool thanks to the replacement air conditioning compressor, condenser, and accumulator.
As always, this Suburban is ready to pull. In 2021, the 400 was replaced with a 350 crate engine and the Turbo Hydra-matic three-speed auto was rebuilt. The engine is cooled by a replacement radiator and fueled by a replacement gas tank.
If you do happen to see a ’77 Suburban out on the road, it probably won’t look this good. This one will look even better in your driveway or attached to your trailer. You can get this 1977 Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado Trailering Special there by paying the asking price of $29,500.
Named after Lake Batur in Bali, Indonesia, the Bentley Batur was announced in 2022. It provided a preview of Bentley‘s new design language and, when equipped with a 6.0-liter W12 pumping out more than 730 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque, has been named the “most powerful Bentley in history.” Bentley and its in-house bespoke division Mulliner will be producing only 18 Batur coupes, but only one will be known as “The Black Rose.”
The name “The Black Rose” provides a hint of what to expect, but it doesn’t show the whole picture. Mulliner worked with the car’s owner to develop an exclusive color called—you guessed it—Black Rose. It is used for the lower body, with Beluga black covering the roof, and A- and C-pillars.
A different type of rose, Satin Rose Gold, highlights the grille, “endless bonnet line” that stretches from the bonnet (hood) to the quarter panels, mirror caps, lower body, and 22-inch wheels.
The Beluga leather and charcoal gray tweed right-hand-drive interior features Black Rose painted veneers and even more rose gold—but not just the color. The goldsmiths at Cooksongold recycled jewellery to provide Bentley the raw materials to produce what the automaker calls “an automotive industry first”: 3D-printed 18-karat rose gold accents. Up to 210 grams of the precious metal was used on key touchpoints, such as the the drive mode dial, “Organ Stop” vent controls, and band at the 12 o’clock mark on the steering wheel.
Does a car that inspires carry more weight than its actual success? The case is often made with music (the Velvet Underground being a popular example), though it’s not an issue with our inspirational car. Can you figure it out based on the below cars that are currently listed for sale on ClassicCars.com or AutoHunter?
That’s not the only answer you should post in the Comments section below—you also need to identify these cars including model year, make, and model. Having trouble? You can click on an image to score a hint.
The Porsche 911 has something for a wide variety of performance car fans. There’s the Carrera for those who might be getting their first 911. The Carrera 4 models come with the additional traction of all-wheel drive. Cabriolets let in the sunshine while the S variants let out more power and sound. If a blend of street comfort, track capabilities, and a naturally aspirated engine are what you’re looking for, Porsche offers the GT3; the more hardcore GT3 RS is ready to race. For more than 50 years, Porsche has made the 911 Turbo, a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive model that’s more potent than the Carrera S, but not quite as extreme as the GT3 variants. Our AutoHunter Spotlight car, offered by a private seller in South Carolina, is a 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S, which means it takes the Turbo’s already ample performance up a notch.
The Turbo and Turbo S have similar names, but there are ways of identifying the even-higher-performance S model—just look at the Carrara White Metallic example here. Up front, it has LED headlights and the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+), which steers the headlights into curves and adjusts the cone of light projected by the headlights based on the car ahead and oncoming vehicles. On the sides, the Turbo S has SportDesign mirrors with V-shaped bases. See those center locks on the black 20-inch wheels? Those are straight out of motorsports.
The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes behind the myriad of black spokes are designed to reign in the Turbo S’s extra power. How much is that? While the Turbo and Turbo both have PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automatics and twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-sixes, the S is equipped with larger turbos, which increase output from 540 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque (523 with overboost) to 580 horsepower and 516 lb-ft (553 with overboost). As a result, the Turbo S gets to 60 mph a tenth of a second faster (2.8 seconds) and hits a higher top speed (205 mph).
Inside, 2016 Turbo S models came standard with the additional comfort and support provided by the Sport Seats Plus, which included carbon fiber trim in certain areas. The car you see here features classic Black leather upholstery plus even more leather in some interesting areas like around the instrument cluster (which shows only 11,804 miles), and on the steering column and rear center tunnel.
If this combination of heritage, iconic design, impressive power, and stunning performance is right for you, place your bid on this 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe now as the auction ends on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
Chevrolet has been a member of the traditional “Low-Priced Three” since 1928 but, starting in 1955, Chevrolet gave its customers aspirational hopes that allowed them to dress up a Chevy to appear more sophisticated than what it was. Chevrolet took it a step further a decade later with the advent of the Caprice, with our Pick of the Day demonstrating how fancy Chevrolet could go. This big-block 1969 Chevrolet Caprice Sedan is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Morgantown, Pennsylvania.
The 1955 Chevrolet was notable for its styling and the introduction of the small-block, but one thing that often is overlooked is how the issue of looks and performance was often restricted to more prestigious marques. With the advent of the 1955 Chevy, that was no longer true.
A decade later, Ford felt it could offer a luxurious version of the Galaxie 500 so it developed the LTD—bully on Ford but Chevrolet, ever swift on its feet, introduced the Caprice Custom Sedan in January 1965. This four-door hardtop was touted as having “luxurious surround dings meant for driving enjoyment” with elegantly comfortable interior, handsomely appointed door panels, and luxuriously quiet ride. Standard V8 power (195-horsepower 283, with options up to a 425-horsepower 396) was a special feature compared to lesser Chevys. For 1966, the series was expanded to include a Custom Coupe and a pair of Caprice Custom wagons.
By the end of the decade, the Caprice had made its mark at Chevrolet, even allowing the marque to borrow its formal roofline for use on the Impala (1968’s Impala Custom Coupe). For 1969, Chevrolet’s full-size series was redesigned, losing the sleekness from 1967-68 but not a big loss considering the industry had been moving towards the longer/lower/wider credo. In the case of full-size Chevys, a massive loop bumper was the most noticeable change, and the grille could be graced with hidden headlights for the Caprice. Out back, recessed taillights in a full wrap-around bumper was touted as an angle of luxury. Perhaps most significant was the elegant body sculpting that looked like teardrops surrounding the wheel arches. The overall effect was massive, but not in the way Plymouth’s “Fuselage” cars were.
Chevrolet offered many luxurious options in 1969 that belied its low-cost origins (never mind the fact that the Caprice was not lacking in luxury pretensions). Aside of the usual power windows, door locks, air conditioning, and other options more commonly associated with prestigious brands, Chevrolet offered headlight washers that would, at the press of a button, shoot a jet of washer-solvent, with the optional concealed headlights including them as part of the package. For Rust Belt dwellers, Liquid Tire Chain sprayed a fluid on rear tires for better traction on ice. And the Light Monitoring System on the front fenders used fiber optics to give the driver indication that all lights were in proper operation.
This Garnet Red 1969 Chevrolet Caprice Sedan (yes, Chevrolet called it a Sedan despite the lack of B-pillar) flaunts several items that help the model mix in well with 98s and Electras, but it also is hiding a trump card. You’ll note the hidden headlights, and if you take a closer look, the fiber-optic light monitors are perched atop the front fenders. However, the most intriguing thing about this car is that it’s a four-door 427 Caprice with 390 horsepower on tap. Look inside and you’ll find a tachometer, power windows and locks, rear window defogger, and AM/FM/8-track, plus a black cloth and vinyl split-bench interior.
The seller states that this 93,996-mile Caprice features a 12-bolt rear with 2.73 gears “with added Positraction.” With lazy gears like that, this Caprice may not be able to fake being a performance car, but it certainly can fake being a Buick. For $32,500, you Bow Tie guys won’t need to defect from your favorite brand to enjoy upmarket charms.
The United Kingdom has had a vibrant craft car scene with many obscure makes coming from all parts of the British Isles. Among the most famous was TVR. Originally a car repair business in Blackpool, TVR evolved into a company that produced lightweight fiberglass bodies on tube chassis, all powered by four, six, or eight cylinders. This modified 1974 TVR 2500M roadster conversion currently listed on AutoHunter is one of 2,465 M-series cars built between 1972 and 1979. Painted British Racing Green with a tan vinyl interior, this spirited sports car is being sold with a clear title.
It’s hard to say what the dark green paint is, so let’s call it British Racing Green since it sounds so proper. Other features include black roll hoops, black mirror caps, a black convertible top boot, front fender vents, and driving lights below the black front bumper.
A set of 15-inch eight-spoke wheels are wrapped in staggered-width BFGoodrich g-Force Sport radials—205/55 up front, 225/50 out back.
The light tan vinyl upholstery features black piping on both buckets and the door panels. Other interior features include a three-spoke steering wheel and a center console housing the transmission shifter and emergency brake.
The woodgrain instrument panel features VDO gauges that include a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the oil pressure, oil temperature, voltage, coolant temperature, vacuum, and fuel level. The odometer shows 1,961 miles, which reflects the true mileage on the drivetrain and not the chassis.
The original 2.5-liter Triumph inline-six has been replaced with a Ford 302 crate engine topped by an Edelbrock four-barrel. More rumpety-rump can be credited to a COMP Cams camshaft. Other features include Ford Racing chrome valve covers and an electric fan. The original transmission has also been replaced, so this TVR now sports a five-speed T-5 manual.
Interestingly, only the front brakes are discs, though there is power assist at all four corners. A custom exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers leads to two pairs of pipes at the rear end. The trunk houses the battery and fuel tank.
Out of all the M-series cars produced in the 1970s, only 947 were 2500Ms. With a dose of American V8 and a five-speed, this TVR equals FUN. For this particular 1974 TVR 2500M roadster conversion, the auction ends on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
Artificial Intelligence is here and it’s wonderfulI! Our problems will be solved, efficiencies will be exploited, and you can have any kind of talent at your fingertips. What’s not to like?
Plenty. Have you asked a question on Google and noticed how the AI-generated response lacks accuracy? For example, let’s try a trick question: How many 1970 Dodge Coronet R/Ts were built with the Hemi?
This could have been a trick question because, among all the online resources, one may have U.S.-spec production (236) while the other may use total production (296). As you can see above, the correct number was used, but when the 426 Hemi was thrown in, the wrong answer was given. What’s the correct answer? Out of the 236 U.S.-spec cars, only one was built with the Hemi (this car is MIA). Another Canadian-spec car was built (which would be among the other 60), which is the “FT6” Dark Tan Metallic one that’s been around for over 40 years. And at least one export car, painted “FJ5” Sublime, was built (making at least two out of the 60). In total, there are three known Hemis out of the 296 convertibles built.
It is one thing to use a search engine to generate an answer via AI, but what about the things posted on Facebook, Reddit, or any other social media website? There are many entities (people or otherwise) that have set up profiles and created posts with AI-generated cars and bios. The issue is not so much with AI as it is with nefarious online characters who don’t care about facts—they just want clicks.
In the interest of undermining the onslaught of fake posters, here’s several that we tried—which AI failed spectacularly!
If Buick offered a GSX in 1969, what would it look like?
What would a 1970 Hurst/Olds look like?
Add hidden headlights to the 1963 Buick Riviera.
If Chevrolet built a 1975 Camaro Z28, what would it look like?
What would a 1958 Oldsmobile look like if GM was able to respond to Virgil Exner quicker?
If Pontiac was racing in NASCAR in 1970, what would the race car look like?
What if Yenko Chevrolet built a Beaumont in 1969?
Show me a 1957 Impala if Chevrolet built one.
All cars here were generated by the GenTube app. Visit the site and let your automotive imagination run wild—just be honest about it!
We love to see automotive enthusiasm among the next generation of car collectors. One of the many standout vehicles showcased at the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) this past October was a 1993 Audi 90CS Quattro owned by a young Arizona resident named Max. Not only was his car eye-catching – there was no mistaking its Bugatti Blue paint job – but it also had a one-of-one configuration!
A letter displayed with the car from Volkswagen of America explained: “This special Audi 90 Quattro Sport was designed by the Audi Design Center in Simi Valley, California and manufactured in Ingolstadt, Germany. Pearl Ultramarine paint coats the exterior, while matching hand-sewn leather covers the interior. This prototype Quattro Sport’s color combination was chosen for the Porsche / Audi joint project, the RS2, [and was] shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1993. Numerous refinements went into improving handling, instrumentation, audio, and performance. The total number (worldwide) of the Audi 90 Quattro Sport RS is 1.”
The Audi RennSport (or “RS”) nameplate has historically been reserved for vehicles that Audi’s performance division has taken to new levels of handling, performance, and style. Max’s car was built as an early pioneer of that division. The Audi 90, which itself was an upmarket version of the Audi 80, was an executive car that shared the “B-series” platform and many engineering components with Volkswagen vehicles of the time. The “B4” went into production in 1991 and was intended to compete in the same mid-sized luxury vehicle segment as its fellow German brands BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
The “Ultramarine” Bugatti Blue paint on Max’s Audi was the first thing to catch my eye when I saw Max’s car at FCCS. But the closer I looked, the more details set it apart from mainstream Audis of the era. Noteworthy exterior features of the car include RS2-sourced ellipsoid headlamps, headlight washers, fog lamps, a sunroof, and a decklid spoiler. The five-spoke wheels are 17-inch Azev units wrapped in 235/40 BFGoodrich G-Force tires – a nice meaty combination that, when combined with Audi’s signature Quattro all-wheel drive system, enable to car to skillfully grip in any terrain or weather conditions.
On the interior, the blue and black two-tone color scheme works well, although the leather seats show some wear consistent with 30-plus years of use. An RS2 shift knob was added, and the door panels have black material place of the original woodgrain inserts. The sound system is all-Alpine, consisting of a head unit, a trunk-mounted compact disc changer, and a cell phone (which, while period correct and fun to look at, is unfortunately not compatible with today’s mobile wireless networks). The white-faced instruments were sourced from an S2 model and are displayed in metric increments – the odometer shows over 300,000 kilometers, but the car looks like it could be a much lower-mileage specimen.
Service records obtained from a prior sale of the car show that it received a replacement 2.8-liter V6 back in 2003 – an engine that Audi rated when new at 172 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. By today’s standards, those numbers aren’t remarkable, but 30 years ago it was a big deal for a sport sedan to be able to accelerate from zero to 60 in about eight seconds. A five-speed manual transaxle sends power to all four corners of the car – “Quattro” style, of course. There is no doubt about it – Max’s unique 90CS is a future collectible if we’ve ever seen one. We are excited to see the car at upcoming community events. Thanks for bringing out your one-of-a-kind Audi!
The letter M in the world of BMW is reserved for their highest-performance models. Older, more classic M-model BMWs such as the M3, M5, and M6 have become serious collector cars over the past few years, with their prices rising and the supply of good cars dwindling. The prices of second-generation E36 M3 cars have just about doubled in the last two years, and the third-generation M3 is also coming up fast as a collector car, with prices rising accordingly. BMW fans completely understand the reason for this: The M designation does not just mean higher-horsepower engines shoehorned into an existing model, but instead represents a complete reengineering – with suspension, brakes, interior, exterior and chassis all improved.
However, one true M-model car seems to have been largely forgotten – and what is surprising is that it is one of the most fun-to-drive M cars BMW ever built: the Z3 M Roadster. Depending on the year, these cars use the BMW S52 or S54 inline 6-cylinder engines. Yes, the later S54-powered cars are faster, but both received all the suspension and chassis magic that BMW could throw at the cars. They are also the least-expensive entry into classic BMW M-car ownership – and, in addition, the top goes down!
The seller describes this Roadster as one of only 326 Dakar Yellow examples produced for North America in 2000.
The car has covered a total of only 60,000 miles from new and looks to be in truly excellent condition. In my opinion, the Dakar Yellow paint makes this one especially desirable, as it is one of those signature BMW colors you don’t see every day.
The two-tone black and gray leather interior looks to be in excellent condition and the entire cockpit has a sort of jet fighter feel to it. The BMW sports seats are incredibly comfortable. The quality of materials in these cars is quite good – much better than, say, a Porsche Boxster of the same generation.
Being a 2000-model-year car, this Z3 M is powered by BMW’s S52 inline 6-cylinder engine. It may not offer the extra horsepower of the later S54-powered Z3M but still delivers 0-60 times of 5.4 seconds and has all the extra suspension modifications: the wide body and huge fender flares needed for the staggered 225/45X17 front and 245/45X17 rear tires.
This tire combination, combined with tons of factory M chassis mods, gives the car incredible grip – and the short wheelbase of the Z3 M means it rotates better than any other sports car of the period. Feed too much power to the rear tires on the exit of a corner and you will find it can over-rotate; you might end up facing the cars behind you! This, to me, makes it a super fun car to drive and the very essence of what the BMW M cars stand for. Due to its somewhat tail-happy nature, it’s also a car that is liked by many Porsche 911 fans. Don’t think this is true? Well, my friend Ray Schaffer – formerly of Porsche Classic and now at Broad Arrow Auctions, a Porsche fanatic once birth – bought one last year.
Now, I am a Z3 owner myself, having just bought back my 007-edition Z3 last fall. Since making that purchase, I have had the opportunity to drive four different Z3 M roadsters, and I have recently found myself thinking about adding another Z3 to my garage, this time with an M badge. With an asking price of only $21,995, this car makes a compelling argument for adding another fun car to the garage, especially one with such low mileage and in such a rare color.
If you love BMWs, you might want to seriously consider this specific Z3 M Roadster. It looks like the right example to get before everyone else wakes up to just how cool these cars are.
