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Currently for sale on AutoHunter is this 1974 Lotus Europa Special. The Special was the later, big-valve and big-brake car that stands out among the Europas built between 1967-75. It is powered by a DOHC Lotus-Ford 1.6-liter inline-four backed by a five-speed manual transaxle. Features include power steering, windows, locks, and front disc brakes, alloy wheels, and more. Painted red with a brown vinyl and velour interior, this mid-engined sports car comes from the selling dealer with parts invoices, ROs, wiring schematics, instruction manuals, spare parts, and a clear title.

The exterior is painted in a bronze-like red. Exterior features include bonnet vents, chrome driver-side mirror, wide rocker panels, and single exhaust outlet. A set of 13-inch OEM alloy wheels are wrapped in 180/70 Pirelli CN36 radials.

The brown interior features vinyl and velour bucket seats, and a center console with a manual shifter. Other interior features include power accessories including windows, locks, and steering, heater, and “radio-delete” plate.

Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the oil pressure, temperature, amperage, and fuel. The odometer shows 44,157 miles, which the seller claims to be accurate.

The Lotus-engineered Ford 1.6-liter I4 features DOHC with dual carburetors to make 113 horsepower, though the addition of headers help it make more. It is paired with a five-speed transaxle. There’s been several recent servicing including new clutch and flywheel, repaired carbs, and new electric pump.

The undercarriage features a four-wheel independent suspension with adjustable rear control arms. Brakes are power-assisted with discs up front. A single exhaust system routs expended gasses to the right-hand rear.

Colin Chapman was famous for taking the road less travelled to drive the road with the most hairpin turns. The Europa exemplified his evolving vision. This unusual 1974 Lotus Europa Special that is featured as our AutoHunter Spotlight has a power/weight ratio that can outshine “heavy” machinery. If trading torque for smart engineering sounds like an opportunity to suit your enthusiast whims, then place your bid now because the auction for this unusual mid-engined Brit ends on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

Imagine time-traveling to 1996 and being able to drive a brand-new SVT Cobra off the showroom floor. This is about as close as you can get to that experience. The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Fort Myers, Florida.

“Perfect condition throughout!” the listing says. “None nicer!” The car was reportedly stored in a climate-controlled environment its entire life, and it shows – even the undercarriage is spotless. Clearly this Mustang was collector-owned, and at this point it’s likely the vehicle will continue live the remainder of its life as a showpiece. After all, there can’t be many SVT Cobras out there with fewer than 3,000 miles on the odometer. The car shows just 2,538 total miles driven, and factory originality remains intact with exception of the tires, which were replaced due to age.

According to the included window sticker, this Crystal White Mustang was originally delivered to Park Cities Ford in Dallas. It carried a retail price of $26,645, which included the Preferred Equipment Package 250A: compact disc player, Mach 460 AM/FM stereo, anti-theft system, and leather seats. The car was relatively well-appointed with standard features for its time, offering a remote keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, dual power mirrors, interval wipers, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Included with the vehicle is a certificate from SVT stating the car is number 1,595 out of 7,496 vehicles of its type. Assembly took place in Dearborn, Michigan, on November 2, 1995, which means the car is officially coming up on exactly 30 years old.

The Mustang’s fourth generation, which went under the codename “SN95” internally, saw production for model years 1994 through 2004. The SVT Cobra was a high-performance variant built by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (thus SVT) and it ranked as the top-of-the-line model. A magazine ad for the Cobra said, “Never say whoa.” Ford encouraged drivers to push the performance limits of the car. With that in mind, acceleration came from a 32-valve “Modular” 4.6-liter DOHC V8 rated at 305 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and a “Traction-Lok” limited-slip axle sent power to the rear wheels.

Ready to get behind the wheel of a “new” three-decade-old Mustang? Look no further. The seller says the car “drives absolutely perfect,” and the asking price is $29,900.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

It’s natural to try to find patterns in things. Patterns make them easier to understand. Sometimes it can be difficult, like when you look at the all the scattered pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. When it comes to the Top 10 Friday sales at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, it’s easy: All of them were American vehicles.

The majority of those vehicles were made by Chevrolet, including the 1955 Nomad that took the top spot on the list with a hammer price of $183,7000 and the 2022 Camaro charity car that raised $150,000 for the American Cancer Society. There was less of a pattern to the body styles, which ranged from wagons and convertibles to pony cars and an SUV.

If you want to see which vehicles take the Top 10 spots on Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, you still have time to get tickets (just click here) and register to bid (by clicking here). Can’t make it out? Watch the auction live by following this link.

LOT	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	STATUS
745	1955 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON	$183,700	SOLD
674	1940 MERCURY CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE	$167,200	SOLD
757	1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR	$165,000	SOLD
725	1955 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE	$161,700	SOLD
3000	2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS PACE CAR	$150,000	CHARITY
732	1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA CUSTOM COUPE	$140,800	SOLD
720	1970 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T CUSTOM COUPE	$139,700	SOLD
717	1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS CUSTOM COUPE	$134,200	SOLD
738	1968 FORD MUSTANG ELEANOR REPLICA	$126,500	SOLD
722	1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV	$126,500	SOLD
742	1972 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 CUSTOM COUPE	$121,000	SOLD

Do you find current late-model cars have a buffer between you and a visceral driving experience? Does driver input matter to you more than faster-than-humanly-possible tech? Then we have the hypercar for you courtesy of the folks from Capricorn. (And it’s designed by Zagato too!)

Zagato has designed some of the more aggressive and avant-garde vehicles among all Italian coachbuilders. Ever see a Fiat-Abarth 750 and 1000 Zagato? Or an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato? They stretched the idea of aesthetics in the name of function, all the while creating something beautiful and desirable. Make no mistake—though often polarizing, Zagato has produced plenty of gorgeous designs along the way, including the Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato.

Zagato may appear to have had its heyday in the past, but the company is still going strong and still designing automobiles. Capricorn 01 is the latest and greatest.

While the Capricorn 01’s design feels safer than Zagatos of the past, let’s focus on what makes this hypercar different. Engineering comes from Germans who can claim experience with Bugatti and F1 on their resumes. RWD power comes from America, creating a hybrid in the sense that enthusiasts have used until the Toyota Prius came to town. In that case, here’s what Capricorn does to modify a modern 5.0-liter Ford V8:

• Engine bored to 5.2 liters
• New crankshaft, rods, and pistons
• All-new intake, exhaust, and dry sump lubrication
• Supercharger
• Custom ECU

Horsepower is 887, with 737 lb-ft of torque . . . and it’s hooked up to a proper five-speed manual.

Glance inside and you’ll find an adjustable steering wheel and instrumentation that doesn’t follow modern convention. Contrast that with the switchgear, which almost feels like a modern concession as it is machined from solid titanium and aluminum. The leather and Alcantara seats are fixed, so if you need to find a more comfortable position, there’s nothing to worry about—the steering wheel, pedals, and even the shifter move to properly cradle the driver.

The cost of entry for one of the 19 planned to be built is a cool $3.3 million. Yeah, that’s a hypercar price too, but which hypercar offers so many Luddite features? Additionally, Car and Driver reports that Capricorn plans to expand its manufacturing facility to be near the Nürburgring and expand production of future products to 100-200 cars per year.  

It is hard to believe, but it’s been a decade since the “Z06” high-performance variant of the seventh-generation Corvette was introduced to the world. Even still, its reputation as a performance powerhouse remains as strong as ever. Featured on AutoHunter is this 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe. It is being sold by a dealer in Sarasota, Florida, with the auction ending Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

Finished in Long Beach Red Metallic over a Dark Gray leather interior, this C7 came heavily optioned as it left the assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Included in the equipment list were the 2LZ Preferred Equipment Group, chromed aluminum wheels, perforated Mulan leather upholstery, Chevrolet MyLink navigation system, battery protection package, black-painted brake calipers, performance data and video recorder, carbon-fiber trim, and remote start. In total, the original retail price came to $92,370.

What made the Z06 special, anyway? It debuted at the North American International Auto Show in early 2015 and was available as a coupe or a convertible. A long list of features set it apart from lower-trim models, including a unique carbon-fiber hood, front splitter, rear spoiler, and Z06-specific cockpit appointments.

Most importantly, the Z06 packed a punch: power came from an LT4 supercharged and intercooled 6.2-liter V8 that was rated at 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The secret ingredient for the Z06’s speed credentials was its 1.7-liter Eaton R1740 TVS supercharger. Power for this Vette is channeled to the rear wheels via a Hydramatic 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission and 2.41-ratio electronic limited-slip differential. A seven-speed manual was also available for order.

One of the things that stood out to automotive journalists regarding the Z06 was how versatile it could be. Autoweek editor Wes Raynal said, “Put the control knob in Eco or Tour and the car just cruises around town as nice as can be. Sport quickens the steering and firms the suspension a bit. Put the car in Track mode and turn off the traction control and you’re poking a tiger with a stick.” 

The CARFAX report classifies this car as a one-owner vehicle with no accidents or damage on record. It started life at Sunset Chevrolet in Sarasota, Florida, and has remained in the state for its entire life. Despite having such low mileage, the car has seen regular maintenance. The most recent service was performed in November 2024 at Jenkins Chevrolet in Venice.

The auction for this stock, low-mileage 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2LZ Coupe ends Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

You’d be hard-pressed to find a classic car more versatile than an El Camino. The Pick of the Day is a 1971 Chevrolet El Camino listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Burnet, Texas.

“This beautiful 1971 El Camino is a garage-kept car that spent its entire life in California, until it was recently relocated to central Texas with its family,” the listing begins.

Chevrolet’s popular “coupe utility” was in its third generation from 1968 through 1972. It was based on the Chevelle, which rode on the same General Motors A-body platform. A restyle in 1971 gave the car “Power Beam” single-unit headlights, a revised grille, and different marker lamps. It was that same year when a rebadged variant of the El Camino, the GMC Sprint, hit the marketplace.

The appeal of the El Camino, of course, was found in its versatility. One advertisement had the headline “One tough car. One luxurious pickup.” It went on to say, “Nobody ever combined beauty and brawn like Chevrolet did in the ’71 El Camino.” There were a few stand-out features mentioned including the Magic Mirror paint, “double wall” box panels, one-piece fender liners, a coil suspension, and durable Body by Fisher.

Despite the El Camino’s truck-like capabilities, the cabin is comfortable. The listing says “The interior is a 9.9 out of 10,” and it adds that everything inside the car functions as it should. A Bluetooth radio has been added, and the cabin has been completely lined in Dynamat sound insulation. The carpeting, door panels, bench seat, and dash pad were all replaced. 

This El Camino started out life with a 350ci V8, but it has since been upgraded to a stroker 383ci small-block V8 with Vortec cylinder heads, aluminum intake manifold, Holley 650cfm carburetor with an electric choke, and a new HEI distributor. “Most everything is new, and a lot of time was spent professionally restoring the engine compartment for year of reliability,” the seller says. The transmission is a remanufactured Turbo 350 with a mild shift kit, and the Positraction rear axle has 3.30-ratio gearing.

The seller says, “This is a well-mannered car with an extremely smooth ride with minimal, if any, road noise. It also has plenty of performance when you step on the throttle and effortlessly maneuver around corners.” Supporting that claim is a nine-minute video with test-drive footage from both inside and outside the car. The Flowmaster exhaust system gives the car an aggressive growl that will turn heads at any cruise or parade.

The asking price is $29,500 or best offer.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

After a sweltering summer in Phoenix, the weather tempers itself with cool nights and sunny days—sounds like a fine time for Barrett-Jackson to have an auction! For the second day of the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, the eclectic array of automobilia and automobiles brought in the enthusiasts from all parts of America and the world.

Additionally, in comparison to Wednesday’s Top 10, you’ll notice the mix of cars for Thursday’s Top 10 has evolved from luxury and 4WD vehicles to mainly 1950-1960s American and muscle cars. What topped the day’s sales? Read on!

LOT	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
433	1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396	$60,500
423	1956 CHEVROLET 150 CUSTOM COUPE	$59,400
430	1970 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP	$55,000
423.1	1965 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK	$51,700
463	1965 FORD FALCON FUTURA CONVERTIBLE	$50,600
424.1	1955 CHEVROLET 210 DELRAY	$49,500
410	1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO CUSTOM PICKUP	$49,500
451	1971 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM COUPE	$47,300
434	1974 PLYMOUTH ‘CUDA CUSTOM COUPE	$47,300
444	1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE	$46,200

See anything you like?

More excitement is in store for Friday and Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction. There’s still time to register to bid if you see something you like. Simply want to check out the cast of cars? Get your tickets here or watch it live.

There were so many types of electric vehicles at Electrify Expo Phoenix 2025, ranging from cars and SUVs to bicycles and even skateboards. Rob Thompson, an experienced engineer and the CEO of Preserve Watts, showed us one of the most unusual EVs there: his company’s 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty build. It started life with the “Godzilla” 7.3-liter V8, but now it’s powered by an EV conversion kit developed for CARB-compliant fleet use. Click the below play button to learn more about Rob, Preserve Watts, and this all-electric Super Duty—and discover which classic car Rob wants to convert into an EV.

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Sure, it’s nice to see Ford GTs and Corvette restomods at any Barrett-Jackson auction, but there are plenty of other cars that are more attainable to enthusiasts like you and me. At the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction, some of those vehicles reside under Tents 1 though 3.

We strolled through all three tents to curate some more interesting vehicles for you. Alright, maybe we cannot determine what you would deem interesting, but a better eclectic assemblage cannot be found. Enjoy!

This 1999 Mazda RX-7 from its home market features performance upgrades including an HKS exhaust, blow-off valve and wastegate, and Tein suspension. The interior is outfitted with a JDM Carrozzeria stereo and dashcam, Momo steering wheel, Razo shifter knob, and Defi gauges.

This 1995 Mitsubishi may look familiar, but in Japan, it was known as the GTO. Specifically, it’s a lightweight MR-spec model, which did without the four-wheel steering and electronic suspension. It’s been upgraded with an HKS wastegate, electronic boost control, and “performance” brakes. Wheels are 20-inch ZEA JDMs.

You may recognize this 1974 Plymouth Duster because it was built for the movie “Happy Gilmore 2,” starring Adam Sandler. It was originally powered by a Slant Six, but now it features a 360 underneath the hood, plus a pop-up sunroof.

Due to trim being removed, you may not recognize this as a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury. It’s currently powered by an unusual 447 small-block putting out 440 horsepower. There’s a lot of other goodies that make this car more capable for your morning commute, but what caught our attention was the tough stance.

Hardtops were still a newfangled thing in the early 1950s, always the sportiest vehicle in the lineup. This 1954 Mercury Monterey is powered by a 256ci “Y-block” paired with a Merc-O-Matic transmission.

Admittedly, I prefer the 1967-68 Eldorado, but this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado was painted in a very attractive “period” hue – and dig that alligator-grain vinyl top! And if that doesn’t do it for you, maybe 400 horsepower will.

Volkswagen Vanagons were never known for their acceleration, but that’s nothing a 2.5-liter Subie engine can’t fix. Other mods on this 1990 model include a new suspension, big brake kit, custom roof rack, road shower, custom ladder, pop-up tent, and more.

This ain’t just any Bimmer—it’s a 2012 BMW Alpina B7 SWB xDrive. The twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 achieves 500 horsepower via larger Honeywell turbochargers, reinforced cylinder heads, Mahle pistons, revised ECU tuning, an Alpina-tuned exhaust system, and more. This is peak Teutonic super saloon!

It’s going to be a while until the next James Bond movie comes out—and who knows if he’ll still be in an Aston Martin when it does? After the corporate shuffle between 1989’s “License to Kill” and 1995’s “Goldeneye,” 007 was a BMW driver until 1999’s “The World is Not Enough.” The good news is that you can get an eyeful of these British performance cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin starting October 30.

If you attend the opening night of the exhibit, you’ll experience “a refined evening featuring complimentary wine, curated selection of craft beer, and elegant light fare. As you explore the gallery, you’ll be among the very first to view an extraordinary collection of legendary Aston Martin vehicles, each representing a chapter in the brand’s storied legacy.”

One of those vehicles will be the 1961 DB4 GT Zagato. As for the others, it’s unclear, but there may be clues about what they’ll be. On the main page for the exhibit, the Petersen mentions models such as the DB4GT, DB3S, Vulcan, DB5, and Valkyrie. One picture shows the One-77, which had a 7.3-liter V12 and a top speed of 220 mph, making it the fastest-ever Aston up to that point (2009). Perhaps that, a Valhalla, or the recently announced DB12 S will be part of the exhibit.

Tickets for Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin are $50, but members of the Petersen Automotive Museum pay only $29. We’d gladly pay those prices to see a new James Bond movie with an Aston right now.