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The dust has settled after the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction. With $30.8 million in total auction sales, and an additional $865,000 raised for charity, Barrett-Jackson certainly added to the city’s title of “Entertainment Capital of the World” due to the chatter of the auctioneers and nail-biting bids to benefit Kristi House and the American Cancer Society.

Among the cars that contributed to the $30+ million were a host of Corvettes and Chevrolets to spin every enthusiast’s bow tie. In fact, two of them were in the Top 10 of (non-charity) vehicle sales. Here are those two plus several other notable Chevys.

$282,700: 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Convertible
The above sounds like a mouthful but break it down and it all makes sense: take one Corvette, move up to the 670-horsepower Z06 and then select the convertible. Add the 70^th Anniversary Edition regalia with Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat paint and Satin Matrix Gray stripes, which also includes the Carbon Flash 20-spoke wheels with red stripe. Opt for the 3LZ trim level — mandatory for the 70^th package — and you’ll receive a leather-wrapped interior and GT2 seats in Napa leather, among other features. The 70^th Anniversary cabin consists of an exclusive Ceramic White leather with Red Stitch interior plus red seat belts. Add the Z07 Performance Package with track-friendly tires, Carbon Aero Package, and a host of other options and you now have a vehicle (VIN 00036) that was worth $282,700 to one lucky bidder.

$275,000: 1961 Corvette Custom Convertible
The 1961 Corvette was the first of the “ducktail” C1s and the last of the 283s. Of course, to achieve a restomod of this caliber, the original small-block and tranny were tossed aside and a modern supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 and 8L90E eight-speed automatic with tap shifter were put in place. House of Kolor Orion Silver paint with white coves were slathered all over the fiberglass flanks, with that body sitting on an Art Morrison GT Sport front suspension chassis that’s augmented by a triangulated four-bar suspension with Strange coilover shocks, adjustable sway bar, and nine-inch rear. There’s plenty of other modifications and features worth telling but it won’t matter because the Vette found a new owner for $275,000.

$187,000: 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible
Here’s a more “normal” Z06 convertible. This Hypersonic Gray Metallic Corvette also features the top 3LZ trim level (trivia: Stingrays use LT trim levels, Z06s use LZ) with dark gray suede and Adrenaline Red Napa leather interior. The steering wheel, shift paddles, and Level Two interior package are all derived from carbon fiber. The carbon ceramic brakes are another one of the many options that allows you to tailor-make your Corvette. If you don’t like the restrictions of the 70^th Anniversary Corvette yet you lust after a 670-horsepower 5.5-liter DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crank, this was a very attractive way to go. With 902 miles, this Z06 sold for $187,000.

$187,000: 2023 Corvette Z06 Coupe
Compare the above convertible with this red Z06 coupe. It too was ordered in the 3LZ trim level with Napa leather, carbon fiber accents, and even more leather. Front lift with memory is a neat feature that, within seconds, raises the front of the Corvette approximately two inches at low speeds. What’s even cooler is that the computer can remember up to a thousand GPS locations so you can clear low obstacles on your drives. With 63 miles, this coupe is brand-new and sold for the same price as the convertible. Which one would you choose?

$185,900: 1956 Bel Air Custom Coupe
Some people are 1955 folks, others are 1956, and the kids love the ’57. Built by Ralph Holguin and RMD Garage, this 1956 Bel Air hardtop includes an Art Morrison chassis featuring coilovers and Wilwood disc brakes, 6.2-liter LS4 with four-speed automatic, aluminum intake manifold, Eddie Motorsports pulleys, custom three-inch Borla exhaust, and more. Inside, the custom Moore & Giles leather interior is complemented by a RMD Garage-branded custom dash cluster by Classic Instruments, Restomod Air system, smoked Auto City Classic power windows and a custom Kicker stereo. Clearly there are enough folks who love the middle child because someone was willing to bid $185,900 for the win.

$170,500: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Hennessey “Resurrection”
Sure, Chevrolet hasn’t thrown its chips all in in the horsepower sweepstakes the way Dodge has, which somewhat echoes the 1960s when General Motors limited engines and horsepower on everything but full-sizers and the Corvette. Chevrolet in particular would rely on grass roots operations to transplant 427s in Camaros, Chevelles, and Novas, and here we have some déjà vu with Hennessey’s take on the Camaro ZL1. Horsepower was originally 650 with a supercharged LT4, but Hennessey switched to the LT5 from the C7 ZR1 and built it up to 1,200 horses. To boot, this is 1,438-mile Camaro is car #1 out of 24 built. For $170,500, someone got exclusivity and the right to ask, “SRT Demon 170 who?”

$165,000: 1955 Bel Air Custom Coupe
Or maybe you prefer the ’55? Here’s a different variation of the same formula: a 383 stroker with Holley fuel system including 750 CFM carburetor, aluminum intake manifold and heads, custom Earl Williams headers and hand-built exhaust with titanium thermal-coated Flowmaster Super 40 Series mufflers with titanium thermal coating, and plenty more — certainly more old school than the ’56 above. The mechanical forces are harnessed by a 700R4 automatic and Ford nine-inch rear with Currie axles. The hand-built Earl Williams boxed frame is fitted with a Heidts front end, four-link rear suspension kit, and QA1 adjustable coilovers. The custom interior features Lexus front seats and custom jobs out back, plus Pioneer, Rockford, and Fosgate stereo components, Classic Instruments gauges, Vintage Air . . . you get the idea. Someone else got the idea for $165,000.

$165,000: 1957 Corvette Fuelie
People always remember the fuel-injected 283-horsepower 283, but there also was a milder 250-horse version that shared the same state of tune as the 245-horse dual-quad small-block. Interestingly, Powerglide was available with the 250-horse Fuelie, though the three-speed was standard; mid-year, a four-speed became available. In total, 1,040 Fuelie Corvettes were built and, believe it or not, the 250-horse version was rarer — only 102 Corvettes were paired with this engine and Powerglide. In addition, only 65 Corvettes were painted Inca Silver, Fuelie or otherwise, with the seller claiming only 10 of those featured Ivory coves. Restored to this level and complemented with a red interior, this stunning Corvette cost the new owner $165,000.

$151,800: 1962 Impala SS Convertible
Both the Super Sport and the 409 came into their own for 1962. Both initially were mid-year 1961 items that ended up having little enthusiasm from the car-buying public, but that all changed for 1962 when the SS package and the 409 engine shot up in popularity and became ingrained in popular culture. It seems, among 1962s, enthusiasts value most the Bel Air “bubbletop” and the SS convertible, so this Roman Red ragtop with the 409-horsepower 409 with dual-quads ranks high as among the most desirable Bowties of the 1960s. Under the hood you’ll find the correct heads, intake, and carburetors. Features include power steering and brakes, bumper guards, and dual side-views. To own this ultimate piece of Chevy history, it took $151,800.

$143,000: 1958 Corvette
Quad headlights became legal in all 50 states in the middle of the 1957 model year. Is it any wonder that the 1958 updated its look with quads? Additionally, in the same model year that General Motors was criticized for producing behemoths unbecoming of changing values, if not out of touch compared to the styling leadership from Chrysler. While the Corvette avoided the criticism of the full-size cars (though the regular Chevy came off tasteful compared with Oldsmobile and Buick), it featured a louvered hood and chrome bands on the trunklid — two features that would be unique among the 1958-62 four-eyed Vette. This restored example features the standard 230-horsepower 283 backed by a Powerglide automatic, which isn’t the sportiest version out there, but it goes to show you that a fine restoration and paperwork can command a premium, in this case $143,000.

It’s amazing to think that a regular Ford V8, tuned for reliability and nothing more, only put out 150 horsepower in 1987. But if you look at the beginning of the Malaise Era, the same 302 put out 141 horses, like in the below Mustang. Did the benefit of fuel injection add 9 horsepower? Chances are the engines are much more different than the fuel delivery system but, man, what a long time to have to deal with nada!

The Callaway Corvette was a promise of what was to come. It even was more powerful than the performance car from the muscle car era that’s also featured here. Which of these AutoHunter picks captures your attention the most?

1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
The GTO featured several updates in 1967 that made it the best of the first-generation bunch. Though it’s possible you may prefer earlier ones, it’s hard to argue with the 400 cid engine upgrade, the addition of the (much-needed) TH400 three-speed automatic, and the regulation-spec dual master cylinder. Rally II wheels also made their debut.

This Linden Green convertible is unusual in that it left the factory with the standard three-speed manual transmission. Even more unusual is that tranny paired with a bench seat. Though the transmission has been upgraded to a four-speed, the engine remains the standard 335-horse 400. The poverty caps go nicely with the extremely basic origins of this GTO.

1987 Chevrolet Callaway Twin-Turbo Corvette  
Back in the Dark Ages, a little company in the Nutmeg State offered this vehicle complete with a Chevrolet invoice. Turbos were beginning to become the rage, but turbo lag was still a thorn on its side for many cars. Nonetheless, the twin-turbo Corvette was rated at 345 horsepower in 1987, which was 105 horses more than a stock Vette. Zero-sixty came in under five seconds, and ETs were in the low-13 range.

In the current collector climate, it seems these super-Vettes are overlooked. Is it because the ZR1 and millennial Corvettes offer so much performance? Yet this one has rarity on its side — it is #142 of 184 produced. As an added bonus, it has a manual transmission though, at the time, the emissions-inspired mechanism wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Combine this with a nice color combo and this one’s a sleeper collectible.

1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
Gosh, when was the last time you saw one of these? Ford built 17,562, well down from this generation’s high of 67,887 in 1979. Nineteen eighty-seven was the last year before the update that featured rounded edges, more in line with Ford’s other aero cars. I would guess most of them were the wood-paneled Country Squire, but I cannot find information to confirm.

This 1987 LTD Crown Victoria wagon is powered by a 150-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 with fuel injection — yep, we’ve come a long way since then. This car has everything you’d want in a utilitarian vehicle aside of GPS and Bluetooth, so why not go big? The 74,902 miles on it currently means there should still be plenty of life in the engine, and there’s plenty of speed parts available if you wish it to bring up to modern performance specs.

1973 Ford Mustang Coupe
The last of the “real” Mustangs before the Mustang II was introduced, the 1973 does have its charms, though I personally find the styling and power of a 1971 429 SCJ much more appealing. However, low-mileage cars are to be cherished, and I’m a sucker for a nicely trimmed vehicle, such as red with white “halo” top and matching interior.

This 1973 Mustang coupe has just 19,321 miles. It’s powered by the basic V8 that powered tons of Mustangs during this era, a 302 two-barrel backed by a three-speed automatic. Notable features include standard white bucket seat interior, center console, air conditioning, power front disc brakes, and power steering. Strangely, the stereo is a newer unit but luckily the dashboard hasn’t been butchered to make it fit.

BMW on Monday confirmed that a new M5 Touring is in the works, only the third after the E34 M5 Touring of the late 1980s/early ’90s and E60 M5 Touring of the ’00s.

The automaker also released the first photos of a camouflaged prototype that is set to start testing in public in the coming days. The debut is locked in for 2024. That’s also when the new M5 sedan is likely to debut.

While the prototype may look similar to test vehicles for a planned wagon body style for the redesigned 2024 BMW 5-Series, signature M clues such as the pumped-up fenders, quad-exhaust tips, and large wheel and brake package confirm it as an M5 Touring.

BMW a year ago launched its first M3 Touring, and the boss of the BMW M performance division, Frank van Meel, in an interview that year teased an M5 Touring might join it eventually.

The redesigned 5-Series sedan was revealed in May and starts sales later this year as a 2024 model. While its M5 sedan variant should reach the U.S., it isn’t clear whether the same will be true for the M5 Touring. The M3 Touring has already been ruled off-limits for this market. Mercedes-Benz no longer offers an AMG E 63 wagon in the U.S., though Audi still offers its RS 6 Avant here.

BMW will go the hybrid route for its next M5, and the powertrain is likely to pair a turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 with a single electric motor for a combined output of more than 700 hp. The same setup features in the 2023 XM SUV, and delivers 738 hp in the range-topping XM Label Red grade.

Performance fans with a penchant for electric power also have an option with the new 5-Series. BMW M has developed an i5 M60 xDrive grade, which BMW will offer in Touring wagon guise starting next spring (though likely not in the U.S.). The i5 M60 xDrive grade features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain generating a peak of 590 hp.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: Teaser for BMW M5 Touring due in 2024

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

The W124 Mercedes-Benz coupes have been desirable cars since they were new. In period road tests the 300CE was often referred to as one of the best cars in the world with reviewers praising the coupe’s styling, performance, comfort and build quality. Among Mercedes collectors and enthusiasts many consider the 300CE as the last of the truly great Mercedes cars. The only car in the era that bettered the quality of the 300CE was the 560SEC, a car that cost $10,000 more than the $53,340 300CE cost when new.

One of these world class coupes is featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE.

The seller states that this 300CE is a one owner car from new and has been well cared for its entire life. It is powered by its legendary Mercedes 3.0-liter inline-six fated at 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The car spent its entire life in Arkansas and received over $5,000 in engine and suspension updates in 2011. Equipment includes automatic climate control, a Becker radio, woodgrain interior trim, and Continental tires. It is finished in its original Mercedes Anthracite Gray paint and beige over a tan MB-Tex vinyl interior, this C124 300CE is now offered by the selling dealer with service records, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

Other features include fog lamps, headlight wipers, a hood ornament, a mono-blade windshield wiper, a pillarless roofline, accent pinstripes, 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels with correct size 195/65R15 Continental tires, and a power sunroof. The seller notes that there is minor paint discoloration on the left side of the roof, which can be seen in the photo gallery in the listing.

The car has VDO-branded instrumentation that include a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel economy. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 98,750 miles, but the seller states the odometer is not functional. The last mileage figure logged in the CARFAX report in October 2011 was 90,840 miles. So it may have a few more miles than it reads, but it looks like a very nice and clean car. I personally would have the odometer fixed as soon as I purchased the car.

The CARFAX report starts in September 1989 and shows no history of accidents or damage. The seller has provided a walk-around video in the listing that shows a start-up, a 360-degree tour, and a demonstration of the electronics. Service records will come with the purchase of the car.

And now for the best part of this spotlight. This stunning car is being offered at no reserve. This means that the highest bid gets the car regardless of price. These coupes are true world class GT cars, think of them as a sort of pocket Bentley coupe built in Germany and you get the idea of just how great they are. If I had the time this year, I would buy this myself and drive it to Monterey for car week. It would be more than welcome at events that week including RADwood and Legends of the Autobahn. Not to mention it would be a nice way to travel from event to event during the week.

The online auction for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE ends on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Toyota recently unveiled updates for its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line, including a Supra 45th Anniversary Edition model slated to reach U.S. showrooms this year as a 2024 model.

The 45th Anniversary Edition commemorates the 1979 launch of the first-generation Mark I Supra in the U.S. (badged as the Celica Supra), but Toyota also calls it an ode to the 1990s Supra models like the Mark IV, which achieved pop culture immortality through the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

The special edition’s available Mikan Blast (“mikan” is Japanese for “orange”) paint color helps make that connection with the “Fast and Furious” Supra. The only other available color is Absolute Zero (white).

Also included is a rear spoiler that stands about three inches above the deck lid, the angle of which can be manually adjusted. Other changes include matte-black 19-inch wheels, GR-logo brake calipers, and a black side-panel graphic with the Supra logo.

The 45 Anniversary Edition is available only with the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine, which makes the same 382 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque as other Supra models. That power is sent to the rear wheels through 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Toyota brought the manual back for the 2023 model year, but only with the 6-cylinder engine; the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 remains automatic-only.

Production of the 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 900 units, split between the Mikan Blast and Absolute Zero paint colors. Pricing for the special edition and the rest of the 2024 Supra lineup will be announced at a later date.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: 2024 Toyota Supra 45th Anniversary Edition

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

The world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed is coming up in July, and the 30^th incarnation of this British event is slated to feature history, new introductions, celebrations, concours, and even a nod to the future of transportation. Yet though it’s worth celebrating 30 years of the Festival of Speed, the theme of the 2023 event is Goodwood 75, as it’s the 75^th anniversary since Goodwood Motor Circuit first opened its doors.

The Supercar and First Glance Paddock will offer glimpses of “some of the most innovative and anticipated vehicles from across the automotive industry” with over 100 world-exclusives, debuts, reveals, and more. Expected public debuts include the Caterham Electric Seven, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche 718 Spyder RS, and the UK debut of the BMW 5 Series.

The Goodwood Hill will be open to visitors on Thursday the 13^th in anticipation for the Sunday race. Even better, Thursday is when the racers practice, giving the visitors an opportunity to play spectator as well.

Thursday visitors will also have the opportunity to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed Central Feature, which is a celebration on 75 years of Porsche. Will a 917 appear? We don’t have any insider information, but it sounds completely appropriate, innit?

All the featured fun isn’t just for terra firma, mind you, as the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, will strut their spectacular stuff up in the atmosphere. Additionally, fans can enter a contest to win lunch with the Red Arrows team at Goodwood.

The Festival of Speed will also play host to McLaren’s Formula 1 team, as well as the teams from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One, Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1, and Williams Racing. If your flavor of racing leans towards the two-wheel kind, the Ducati Lenovo, GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3, LCR Honda and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teams will also be part of the celebration.

A relaxing respite of automotive elegance will occur on Sunday with the Cartier Style et Luxe, a concours d’elegance. You will find the crème de la crème of automobiles at this event, almost like a British version of Amelia Island but on the British Isles. It will be interesting to see what cars are in attendance because the mix of cars in the UK is different. Maybe a Minerva?

To the Luddites out there, you may want to skip this part: Goodwood will be hosting a Future Lab exhibit with a curated line-up of 20 pioneering EV companies, plus a display on Electric Avenue with a selection of the current crop of EVs. Looking ahead has never been so, um, electrifying!

A nod to the past, a nod to the present, and a nod to the future — that’s Goodwood 75 on July 13-16, 2023.

Part of American Motors’ bid to compete toe-to-toe with the Big Three was the introduction of the Javelin. With the success of the Ford Mustang, this new market segment could not be ignored, even if such a vehicle wasn’t quite a fit within AMC. But, considering AMC was on the sporty bandwagon with hardtops like the 1963 Rambler American 440-H, 1964 Classic 770-H, 1964 Ambassador 990-H, and 1965 Marlin, it was only a matter of time for AMC to come up with Mustang-fighter. A very nice example of AMC’s pony car, an inaugural 1968 Javelin SST, is our Pick of the Day. It is for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Christiansburg, Virginia. (Click on the link to view the listing)

Unlike the Mustang, the Javelin was only available as a semi-fastback coupe. “Its price is much less than the Mustang’s, yet you get much more,” claimed AMC. More room front and rear, more trunk space, more glass, and more maneuverability were some of the benefits. Two trim levels were available: standard and SST. Engine choices started with a 232ci inline-six, but you could opt for a 290 (available with two- or four-barrel carburetor), 343, and 390 V8s (the latter a late introduction). Additionally, performance fans could opt for the Go Package, which included a 343 or 390, dual exhausts, power disc brakes, heavy-duty springs, beefier sway bar, larger tires, and a nice fat longitudinal stripe.

The Javelin compared well in the marketplace to the Mustang and other cars in the segment, and the top 390 V8 was comparable in performance to most pony cars with similar cubic-inches aside of a solid-lifter 396 or Ram Air 400. By the end of the model year, 55,124 Javelins were built — 29,097 standard Javelins and 26,027 Javelin SSTs. They’re not often seen because they are drastically overshadowed by the two-seater AMX, and finding one in fine condition can be a tough proposition. The seller of this 1968 AMC Javelin SST hasn’t given much information — “all-original survivor . . . has plenty of pep to take you down the highway” — but we can infer some things from the pictures: the stripe tells us it has the Go Package, the engine bay shows it as being one of 8,954 SSTs built with the 343 (confirmed by the “T” in the VIN), and the paint looks to be Scarab Gold. Options appear to be black vinyl top, automatic transmission, woodgrain steering wheel, clock, AM radio, and Magnum 500 wheels.

The combination of condition and performance equipment makes this 44,644-mile 1968 Javelin SST a desirable pony car among more popular ponies (if not 1960s collectibles). For $45,000, this is a classic that is the perfect conversation starter for the loquacious.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

With great anticipation and energy, the first Porsche Studio in the United States has celebrated its grand opening in Portland, Oregon.

“We are thrilled to bring the Porsche Studio concept to Portland,” says Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and COO of Porsche Cars North America, (PCNA). “The Studio concept offers our customers a warm, inviting, and convenient new place to engage with Porsche, whether configuring their new dream car, taking delivery, or just stopping by for an espresso.”

Porsche Studio Portland is in the heart of the city’s fashionable Pearl District, a former warehouse district, known for its art galleries, microbreweries and the iconic Powell City of Books. As part of the festivities, the legendary rock band Foreigner performed at the studio for around a thousand guests.

“We feel honored and excited to open the first Porsche Studio in the United States,” says Frank Geary, Executive Vice President of Sunset Imports, which also owns Porsche Beaverton. “We believe in the brand, product and community, and could not pass up the opportunity to introduce Porsche in such a vibrant part of our city.”

In honor of the grand opening, a 2003 911 Targa restored by technicians at Porsche Beaverton as part of last year’s Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge was auctioned off for $61,000. The proceeds went to the Dougy Center, whose mission is to provide support to families dealing with grief.

The new contemporary, boutique-like facility features a 12,920 sq-ft studio space over two floors. Guests can comfortably immerse themselves in Porsche’s heritage while learning more about its future direction. An inviting bar and lounge area features regional cuisine and beverages including locally roasted artisan coffee. The work of local artists is also on display among a rotating selection of vehicles. In the configuration space, customers can look through the inspiring list of options and configure and order the vehicle of their dreams. As an option for existing clients, drivers can drop-off and pick-up their vehicle at the Studio for service at Porsche Beaverton. The Studio will also offer courtesy vehicles and rideshare transportation options. Test drives are also available. Plans are in place to host events and activities for Porsche enthusiasts and the local community including yoga days and wellness weeks.

Ready to recite your ABCs?

The Pick of the Day is a 1958 Chrysler 300D listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Prescott, Arizona. (Click the link to view the listing)

“Always garaged, rust-free, and run weekly,” the listing states. “Two-door hardtop with a gorgeous white and pearlescent highlight repaint.”

This 300 comes from what Chrysler called its “Letter Series” and was sold as a personal luxury car beginning in model year 1955 with a car that people retroactively consider the 300A. Following that car were the 300B, 300C, and 300D, and so on. Eventually Chrysler made its way all the way to the letter L in 1965. The naming convention was brought back much later in 1999 on the 300M model but didn’t stick around.

The seller has owned this car since 2014 and had performed some upgrades to the interior such as adding a new dash and headliner. The wheel covers have also been refinished, and the wide whitewall tires are recent. This was a high-option car when new and came with an original dealer-installed Cool Air A/C system and an Electro-Touch AM radio, although neither is currently functioning per the listing.

There were a total of 809 300D units produced in 1958, 618 of which were hardtops such as this one, and 191 were convertibles. Design language came from Chrysler Chief Engineer Virgil Exner who started his career with General Motors. He oversaw Pontiac styling before the age of 30, and he was eventually hired by Chrysler in the Advanced Styling Group beginning in 1949.

Power under the hood comes from a FirePower 392cid V8 that is equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and is mated to a push-button TorqueFlite A488 three-speed automatic transmission. The seller states, “Motor tuned and runs strong.” The odometer reads 22,055 but the seller doesn’t indicate whether that is believed original. Regardless, the car looks incredibly well-preserved.

Maybe Stellantis should consider reviving the Letter Series one more time and making its way all the way to the letter Z at some point. Considering they left off with M, there are 13 letters remaining (exactly half the alphabet). If they started in 2025, they could finish in model year 2037!

The seller is asking $45,000 for this pearl white hardtop.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1967 Ford Mustang GTA 2+2. It is powered by a 320-horsepower 390cid V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering and brakes, GT Equipment Group (when, combined with the automatic, created the GTA), folding rear seat, and center console. Finished in Candyapple Red over a black vinyl interior, this Mustang comes with a Marti Report and a clear title.

Nineteen sixty-seven was a big year for the Mustang because it was the first time the Mustang was redesigned. Everything about the Mustang was bigger, but it still retained everything that made the Mustang popular in the first place, such as the familiar styling and proportions. Inside, the Mustang was stylish enough, but options allowed a buyer to build his/her Mustang with the latest in custom features — of special note were the combination of the Décor Option and Convenience Control Panel, a complement of fancier interior trim, overhead console, and warning lights. Plus, there now was room for Ford’s big-block 390, bringing the Mustang to a level that was competitive with its stablemate, the Fairlane GT, if not the Pontiac GTO.

The original Lime Gold paint has been replaced with a Candyapple Red repaint. According to the seller, this Mustang has an older refinish that shows well but has aged. Features include hood-mounted turn signals, fender-mounted antenna, rocker and wheel lip moldings, black GT stripes with GTA emblems, chrome dual side mirrors, and a flip-up GT gas cap.

A set of chrome 14-inch Styled Steel wheels with stainless steel trim rings is wrapped in 215/70R14 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

The front bucket seats, Sport Deck folding rear seat, and door panels are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include power steering, AM radio, three-spoke steering wheel with wood rim, and console-mounted automatic transmission shifter.

The instrument panel consists of a 120-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level and temperature. The odometer reads 29,905 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.

Power is provided by an S-code 390cid V8 backed by a C6 three-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include chrome valve covers, shock tower brace, Monte Carlo bar, and air cleaner.

This Mustang is equipped with an independent front suspension and limited-slip rear with 3.25:1 gears. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear through the valence panel as part of the GT Equipment Group.

The online auction for this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA 2+2 ends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery