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Editor’s Note: this article was originally published March 22, 2022, however we are republishing in honor of Chevelle Day.
Chevrolet produced the Chevelle from 1964-1977 in almost every kind of body type and performance option a consumer could want. With so many choices available, what is your favorite Chevelle?
Let us know in the comments section below what is your favorite Chevelle. Like my high school history always told me, “There are no wrong answers.”
My choice? The 1970 coupe.
There’s a hot example of American muscle for sale just north of the border: In line with our Chevelle Day, I felt it appropriate to highlight a big-block with one of the most powerful motors in Chevelle heritage.
The Pick of the Day is a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible SS tribute listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Sudbury, Ontario. (Click the link to view the listing)
“Full rotisserie restoration with all components rebuilt or replaced,” the listing states. This second-generation Chevelle ragtop has been remodeled as a tribute to a Super Sport, complete with a big-block 454cid V8 installed under the hood. The seller adds some context to the build and its significance:
“Has 454 big-block from a ’73 Chevelle, engine suffix code TOI24CWB, motor rebuilt .030 over, Turbo 400 transmission,” the listing states. “This is a documented Canadian vehicle; only 298 were imported for sale. Comes with GM documentation.”
Specifically, that documentation includes a certificate from General Motors of Canada that outlines some of the vehicle vitals: The car was produced on September 16, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland in Orange Flame over White. It was originally sold through Belisle Automobiles Limited in Ottawa, Ontario, and the installed equipment list included a tinted windshield, front disc brakes, a push-button radio, hydraulic steering, power brakes, and more.
For 1972, the final year of the second-gen Chevelle received subtle design changes, including revisions to the marker lights along with concealed windshield wipers. Otherwise, the car was largely a carry-over from 1971. The 1973 model year would later bring a significant rework, and convertible models were discontinued beginning that year. (Making this 1972 model essentially the last of its kind).
Speaking of convertibles, the seller says that the black cloth top on this SS tribute has been replaced. The interior and carpeting are also new. And best of all, the listing adds that this Chevelle has been driven only 250 miles since restoration, and it is mechanically sound enough to drive anywhere.
“Very hard to try and restore a Chevelle these days for this price,” the paragraph concludes. A five-minute walkaround video is provided in the listing, along with a gallery of over 60 photos.
The asking price is $54,900 or best offer, and the amount is in U.S. dollars.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Midland Radio, the leader in two-way radio communication technology, announced its collaboration with the Jeep® brand the authentic global SUV brand that brings capability, versatility and off-road adventure to owners and enthusiasts around the world. Midland Radio is kicking off the relationship with the introduction of the T77VP5J Jeep X-Talker Extreme Dual Pack, the first of many Jeep-branded Midland products to come.
Midland Radio and the Jeep brand have long been at the forefront of the off-roading community, providing rugged and reliable products that enthusiasts love. The dedication and affinity toward this community over the years is why both brands continue to create unrivaled experiences for this audience through innovative products and events. Midland’s continued sponsorship of Jeep Jamboree and this newly announced relationship further solidifies Midland Radio’s position as the market leader in off-road communications and the trusted manufacturer for Jeep enthusiasts.
The T77VP5J Jeep X-Talker Extreme Dual Pack is a by-product of Midland’s long-time customer favorite T71 license-free handheld. With features that include up to 38 miles in range, 36 channels, crisp communication and Weather Alert Radio with Weather Scan technology, users can venture far and wide without worrying about losing contact or getting caught in severe weather. A micro-USB charging port also allows for easy, accessible in-vehicle recharging. Now, Jeep enthusiasts can show off their love for the brand on a practical piece of equipment that they can take with them on the trails or out while camping.
“When the leading automotive manufacturer brand of off-road vehicles chooses and trusts you as their go-to off-road communication equipment, you are doing something right,” said Dan Schwartz, CEO of Midland Radio. “We are excited to partner with the Jeep brand and to announce the T77VP5J. We aim to enhance all Jeep enthusiasts’ experiences by providing the best possible communication while hitting the trails in their Jeep 4×4 vehicles.”
The T77VP5J is the first Midland Radio product to bear the Jeep brand logo, with additional models to come in the popular MicroMobile line.
The T77VP5J Jeep X-Talker Extreme Dual Pack is offered at $134.99 and is currently available for purchase from Midland and approved retailers.
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1955 Chevrolet 210 restomod. It is powered by a fuel-injected LS 5.3-liter V8 backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include four-wheel disc brakes, Lexus power front bucket seats, center console, tilt steering column, Vintage Air climate controls, and power windows. Finished in Sunset Pearl and Root Beer Brown and complemented by a saddle interior featuring leather seats with synthetic suede inserts, this 210 comes with restoration receipts, parts manuals, color-matched diecast replica and a clear title.
During the restoration, which was completed in January 2017, the exterior was finished in Sunset Pearl and Root Beer Brown. Features include chrome bumpers, custom mesh grille, sport mirrors with integrated turn signals, C5 Corvette door handles, Bel Air side trim, shaved fuel door, and custom taillights with hidden fuel filler on the driver’s side.
A set of 18-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear) Boze Alloys aluminum wheels is wrapped in Nitto radial tires.
The Lexus power front bucket and rear bucket seats are upholstered in saddle leather with suede-like microfiber inserts. Features include power steering, tinted power windows, tilt steering column, full-length center console with automatic shifter, Pioneer AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM touchscreen stereo, Vintage Air climate controls, and Holley EFI Terminator X touchscreen controller.
The instrument panel consists of a 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer and gauges for the fuel level, voltage, oil pressure and coolant temperature. The digital odometer reads 3,191 miles, which the seller states reflects the miles logged since the installation of the LS small-block; the true mileage is unknown.
Power is provided by a new, fuel-injected LS 5.3-liter V8 backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include a body-color firewall, Wilwood hydroboost power brake system, polished air conditioning compressor, custom air intake tube, aluminum radiator, and billet hood hinges.
This 210 is equipped with an independent front suspension and 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears. Braking is provided by power four-wheel discs. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear.
The auction for this 1955 Chevrolet 210 restomod ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery
A prototype of one of Ferrari’s most significant sports cars is headed to auction.
This 1967 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona—chassis 10287—is billed as the first prototype of the iconic Daytona coupe. Set to be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s from May 22-26, it features a somewhat different design than the eventual production model.
The 365 GTB/4 Daytona was intended as a successor to the Ferrari 275 GTB/4, and that’s reflected in the design of this prototype. Its tubular steel chassis carries over from the 275, and the round headlights are more reminiscent of that model than the visor-like design used on the eventual production 365 GTB/4.
One of six Daytona prototypes constructed, chassis 10287 also has a unique iteration of Ferrari’s Colombo V-12, which powered many of Ferrari’s sports cars in this period. The block is based on that of a 330 GT but bored out to just under 4.4 liters and outfitted with three-valve heads, dual ignition (with two spark plugs per cylinder), dry sump oiling, and six Weber DCN18 carburetors.
Chassis 10287 was completed in early 1967, tested by the Ferrari factory for about a year, and registered for road use on May 8, 1968 through the automaker’s Rome dealership. Back then it was possible for automakers to sell prototypes to customers; chassis 10287 made it into private hands about five months before the production 365 GTB/4 was unveiled at the 1968 Paris Auto Salon, according to the auction listing.
The car was initially loaned to Count Vincenzo Balestrieri, a Roman industrialist, while he waited for a Daytona Spider he had ordered. The prototype coupe was traded back to Ferrari when the Spider arrived, and changed hands several times over the years before being acquired by the father of the current owner in September 2003. It was restored by Ferrari specialists, has won numerous awards at car shows, and is Ferrari Classiche certified.
Produced through 1973, the Daytona became one of Ferrari’s best-known models, and remains one of the most collectible today. It all started with this prototype, which will find a new home in the hands of a lucky enthusiast. RM Sotheby’s offers no price estimate, but expect this car to go for millions.
HIGH-RES GALLERY: 1967 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona prototype (photo via RM Sotheby’s)
This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com
No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)
To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.
Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.
The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.
The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.
When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)
To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.
Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.
The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.
The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.
When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.
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 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.
This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.
Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.
The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.
Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.
The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.
The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.
The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.
This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.
Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.
The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.
Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.
The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.
The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.
The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery
The Riviera was designed from its onset to be an exclusive car. In its inaugural model year, Buick limited production to 40,000 units (compared to the 440,000 cars sold overall), accounting for just 9% of the brand’s overall production volume. How many of those 40,000 cars are left? Here’s one.
The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Buick Riviera listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Vancouver, Washington. (Click the link to view the listing)
“This car is one of the nicest all-original (except for one repaint) ’63 Rivieras you will find. It has been babied and meticulously cared for,” the listing states. “The seller’s family has owned it for 31 years.”
The Riviera was classified as a personal luxury car and existed for over 30 years. This example comes from the initial year which was introduced in October 1962 as a 1963 model A two-door hardtop was the only available body style, and underpinnings used the General Motors E-body platform. The “luxury” offerings from this car were vast: Included in the amenities were power windows, an AM/FM radio, a power driver seat, cornering lights, deluxe walnut interior trim, Soft Ray tinted glass, and dual exhaust.
This 60-year-old Riviera’s Marlin Blue paint finish is an older respray, although it still shines up well and the seller rates the quality as an 8 out of 10. The listing states that over $25,000 has been spent on the car over the last five years, and the list of service items is extensive. Even the air conditioning system was overhauled and blows ice cold (a nice perk for any classic car, especially with summertime temperatures on the horizon).
Up front, power comes from a numbers-matching 401cid Nailhead V8. This engine was called a “Wildcat 445,” and was rated at 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque – thus the name. The seller states, “It runs and drives exceptionally well. The Dynaflow automatic transmission was completely rebuilt three years ago and performs flawlessly. This car could be driven on a 500-mile road trip at the drop of a hat.”
The listing comes with a comprehensive 65-photo gallery with detailed images both inside and out, along with two YouTube videos for an in-depth tour. You almost don’t need an in-person test-drive!
The seller is asking $39,000 for this Riviera, which is not only a survivor from the original production of 40,000 cars, but also an exceptionally clean one at that.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.