In 1958, Chevrolet updated its model names, using proper names across the board. The replacement for the 150 was the Delray, a name that was formerly used on a fancy 210. The latter model became the Biscayne. Move up one and you’d have the Bel Air, which had existed for several years already. And a special-edition Bel Air—a name that would eventually become a million-seller—was the Impala. Go-fast types eschewed the style of the Impala and gravitated to the Delray, then added a fuel-injected 283 or the new big-block 348. This 1958 Chevrolet Delray two-door sedan listed on AutoHunter wears this attitude well. It’s powered by a rebuilt Super Turbo-Thrust 348 big-block backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in black over a black/teal/white vinyl and cloth interior, this Bow Tie comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
The original Silver Blue and Snowcrest White paint combination has been replaced by monotone black. Other exterior features include dual chrome side mirrors and chrome side trim. A set of 15-inch Cragar S/S wheels is wrapped in 215/75 Provider Entrada radials.
Vinyl and cloth seats in black/teal/white decorate the interior. Other interior features include a split-bench front seat, floor-mounted transmission shifter, lockable glove box, black steering wheel, and aftermarket stereo with AM/FM and cassette player.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer with gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel. Auxiliary gauges include a column-mounted tachometer and a cluster for oil pressure, temperature, and amperage mounted underneath the dashboard. The odometer currently reads 64,243, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The 348 was available in many states of tune, with this one being a Super Turbo-Thrust V8 with 280 horsepower thanks to three two-barrel carburetors and 9.5:1 compression. Backing the big-block is a four-speed Muncie manual transmission. The generator has been converted to an alternator, and a dual master cylinder has been installed.
The undercarriage features upgraded power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system with Thrush mufflers.
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan is a nice way to cruise in vintage style, as it features several upgrades that make going to a show (or looking for a potential victim) much more safe and reliable. Get on the ball, though, as the auction for this 1950s Bow Tie ends on Monday, April 28, 2025, at noon (PDT).
Station wagons are a relatively rare sight in the United States these days, so they have a certain unusual charm to them. Whatever you or various manufacturers want to call them (estate wagons, Avants, Tourings), they have more cargo room than sedans, yet they’re not crossovers or SUVs. Wagons are somewhere in the middle, but they’re not lost—people who like longroofs know exactly where to find them. Some wagon enthusiasts can make them look even cooler than they already are. Our Pick of the Day, a modified 1994 BMW 540i Touring posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Michigan, is proof of that.
According to the BMW Group Classic Product Catalog, “The third generation of the BMW 5 Series (E34) was officially presented in January 1988 and the engineering and visual appearance was closely related to the BMW 7 Series (E 32).” Three years later, BMW started offering a Touring wagon model—a first for the 5 Series. The 4.0-liter V8-powered 540i Touring joined the lineup in 1993 and could reach 62 mph in 6.4 seconds and top out at 155 mph. Out of the more than 1,300,000 E34s delivered, only about 2,400 540i Touring models were sold.
This 1994 wagon was one of those 2,400. It still has an M60B40 4.0-liter V8 under the hood but, at some point within the last 157,227 kilometers (97,696 miles), changes were made: the engine is currently connected to a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox, and a set of Megan Racing coilovers drop this wagon right above its deep-dish 18-inch Speedline wheels and low-profile rubber.
Despite the number on the odometer, the Alpine White paint appears to be in great shape. The same goes for the Marine Blue leather in the cabin, which offers amenities such as an AM/FM/cassette radio, dual-zone climate control, glossy wood trim, and a fold-down second row with dedicated HVAC vents.
Someone else’s mods have an inherent riskiness to them, but whoever altered this BMW wagon did a great job. You can show your gratitude by making it your next car for $29,900 – then show people out on the road how cool wagons can be.
Getting a vehicle that you’ve had your eye on always feels great. You can share that feeling of joy with your family and friends every time you go somewhere with them in it. If you place the winning bidding on any of the six vehicles below at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction taking place April 24-26, you’ll put a smile on the faces of people in need around the country.
There’s no such thing as a new Dodge Viper these days, but this ’94 RT/10 is impressively close. Bob Pforte, a dealer in Marianna, Florida, originally purchased this Viper Black RT/10 roadster for his private collection, where it remained until he recently decided to auction it off. Despite the allure of its 8.0-liter V10’s 400 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, Pforte refrained from sliding into the Quartz gray leather interior and racking up miles in this car, which only shows 222 on the odometer. He also made sure to keep this Viper’s original window sticker and its removable soft top, removable rear window, zip-up vinyl side windows, and tonneau cover, which come with purchase. Whatever that price ends up being, the entire amount will go to the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, which provides financial and other forms of assistance to the families of troopers who have lost their lives or suffered life-threatening injuries in the line of duty. Your chance to win this Viper and help out a worthy cause will come on Thursday, April 24.
Three-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductee Dwyane Wade collaborated with RealTruck to create this rig. It has a lot of the upgrades you’d expect to see on a custom pickup, such as a six-inch lift, underbody lighting, fender flares, and 37-inch tires. This is the “Champions Edition,” so the gold accents on the grille and mirrors caps, and the gold wheels should come as no surprise. The same goes for all of the visual connections to Wade, which range from a list of his major accomplishments on the sides of the bed, the center caps commemorating the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the headrests embroidered with his autograph, and his signature displayed in the Rolls-Royce Starlight Headliner-style ceiling lighting. Wade’s influence doesn’t stop there: The money generated after this truck is opened up to bidding on Friday, April 25, will benefit Social Change Fund United, which promotes “equity in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation for under resourced communities.”
It’ll be hard for people to take their eyes off this Superformance MKIII when it’s bidding time on Friday, April 25. Just look at that musculature and those curves. They look great covered in Monza Red, which is all the more noticeable thanks to the the contrasting dark silver stripes, black accents, and black wheels. Those sides pipes? They’re connected to a Ford Performance 5.0-liter Dark Horse Coyote V8, which is hooked up to a TREMEC TKX five-speed manual gearbox. The staff of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and the people they help will probably being watching even more closely; the entire hammer price for this raucous roadster will help Breakthrough T1D strive “to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.”
Super Bowl XL champion and 2001 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Jerome “the Bus” Bettis got his hands on the first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a 3LZ convertible. What a catch (pun intended)! The black-over-black C8 Corvette’s angles and curves conceal a 5.5-liter DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft that helps the LT6 pump out 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The Z07 Performance Package makes this Vette even more athletic with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the Z07 suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires, which are wrapped around lightweight carbon fiber wheels. All the proceeds from the sale of this incredible Corvette on Friday, April 25, will go to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation. Founded in 1997, the organization aims to offer opportunities and resources to inner-city youth so they can become healthy, confident, and productive members of society.
If you missed your chance to get a 2009 Corvette ZR1 when it came out, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26. That’s when you can outbid everyone else and win this 3,800-mile C6 super-Vette powered by the LS9 supercharged 6.2-liter V8, which delivers 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. You won’t be the only one who wins, though. Hannah’s Home of South Florida will receive all of the hammer price, which will fund the center’s mission to help “homeless, single, pregnant women and their babies overcome adversity, find hope, and learn to live victoriously.”
In politics, a dark horse candidate is a person with whom most voters aren’t familiar that rises to prominence. The Mustang Dark Horse never had a problem being recognized. People knew it was a Mustang with a 500-horsepower V8 under the hood, Brembo brakes, and unique chassis tuning. And now you know that the Dark Horse with VIN 001 will be going to the highest bidder on Saturday, April 26. How much will it sell for? That remains to be seen, but there’s no doubt that all of it will go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which helps “America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.”
There have been many car models that have had special- or limited-edition versions. Sometimes they’re just a regular variation adding value; other times, they command a price premium due to features and rarity. Below you can find four examples of special-edition cars listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you tell us what they are?
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Currently listed on AutoHunter is this one-owner 1999 Chevrolet Corvette hardtop, which has accrued only 33,168 miles since new. As a C5 model, it is powered by an LS1 5.7-liter V8, which is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Torch Red over a Black leather interior, this low-mileage, fifth-generation Corvette is now offered by the selling dealer in Florida with the original window sticker, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.
The curvy bodywork is finished in Torch Red, a perfect color for a Corvette. Exterior features include pop-up headlights, front fender vents, heated power mirrors, tinted windows, and quad exhaust outlets.
The stock aluminum wheels measure 17 x 8.5 inches in the front, and 18 x 9.5 inches in the back. They’re wrapped in 245/45 and 275/40 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, respectively.
A pair of Black leather bucket seats hold the driver and passenger in place during casual drives and high-speed turns. Amenities include power locks and windows, power driver seat, cruise control, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Magnasteer speed-sensitive power steering, air conditioning, rear window defogger, AM/CD/AUX stereo with Bose speakers, and center console.
Instrumentation consists of a 200-mph speedometer, 7,500-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the voltage, oil pressure, fuel level, and temperature. The digital odometer shows 33,168 miles, a number supported by the mileage figure from the most recent CARFAX report from March 2025.
Under the front-hinged hood is an LS1 5.7-liter V8 that was factory-rated at 345 horsepower at 5.600 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission translates the engine’s output into rapid forward motion.
Suspension hardware consists of a short- and long-arm setup with aluminum wishbones at all four corners. The Z51 Performance Handling Package and the Active Handling System help this Vette get through twisty roads. Four-wheel power disc brakes keep it in one piece.
What’s not to love about a red Corvette with a manual transmission and low miles? Nothing! So show your love for this 1999 Chevrolet Corvette hardtop by placing a bid before the end of the auction on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
A fusion that forever blurred the line between a car and a truck, the Ford Ranchero paved the way for today’s car-based pickups and crossovers over 65 years ago. One advertisement called the Ranchero “A hard worker that loves to play.” It went on to say, “Ranchero glamour is backed by plenty of heft. This sleek beauty packs a payload of more than half a ton. And no truck was ever so easy to load and unload.”
With just one glance at the exterior, you can tell the Ranchero has a unique story to tell. The body has been cleaned up courtesy of frenched headlights, shaved door handles, deleted side moldings and custom taillights. Your eyes will also be drawn to the 14-inch wheels, Coker wide whitewall tires, lake pipes, dummy spotlights, a tonneau cover and chrome garnish moldings. The stance has been lowered with Jamco springs. The closer you look, in fact, the more details you uncover – even the spotlights have been painted with a “web” design, and the tailgate has been inscribed “White Lightning.”
Classified as a “coupe utility” like its rival, the Chevrolet El Camino, the first-year Ranchero was a pickup that used underpinnings from the Ranch Wagon two-door station wagon. It made its official debut on December 8, 1956, for the 1957 model year and ended up living on through multiple iterations (and over two decades) after that. Its legacy lives on in today’s many modern car-based pickup trucks.
The interior of the cab, while only visible in part, looks to have two-tone vinyl upholstery and is updated with an air conditioning, an aftermarket tachometer and more pinstriping. While probably not lightning-fast, the vehicle does have a respectably powerful drivetrain: momentum comes from a 292ci Y-block V8 mated to a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. The listing says that an Optima battery, electric windshield wipers and Wilwood power disc brakes have been added.
Ford said, “The big bonus that Ranchero gives you is profits plus pleasure. After the day’s work is done, Ranchero’s ready for the evening fun. It’s the only pickup truck that rides, handles and feels exactly like a car!” Given how nice it looks, I doubt that many people would subject this custom Ranchero to a day of manual labor, but the opportunity is there.
The license plate sums it up best: “KQQL 57.” Is it cool enough for you?
Late last year, Jeep announced it would be updating the Wagoneer for 2025 by making 20-inch aluminum wheels, Active Lane Management, and adaptive cruise control standard equipment, and adding power-folding mirrors to the list of available options. Those are nice to have but, aside from the mirrors that can be tucked in to make the Wagoneer narrower on trails, none of them have anything to do with off-roading. Luckily, we’re in the middle of Easter Jeep Safari, which marks the debut of seven new concept vehicles and the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition.
Based on the Wagoneer Series II model, the Overland comes standard with seven-passenger seating (room for eight is optional), tri-zone automatic climate control, Uconnect 5 NAV with 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless charging pad, hands-free power liftgate, and more. The Overland Special Edition treatment adds a black roof and blacks out the lower fascia, wheel flares, headlamps, grille, and badging.
Other features are cherry-picked from the Series II’s options packages, such as the power-folding mirrors, roof rail crossbars, Side Distance Warning, Parallel and Perpendicular Park-Assist, all-weather floor mats, and triple-pane panoramic sunroof.
Jeep used a similar approach for the Overland’s off-road content, which samples the various packages available on the Series II. The Quadra-Lift air suspension with semi-active damping provides up to 10 inches of ground clearance and gives the 32-inch all-terrain tires room to work. Jeep couples the Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive system with an electronic limited slip differential. The two-speed transfer case has a 48:1 crawl ratio in low range, which should amplify the effectiveness of the Selec-Terrain traction management system’s Rock mode. A 360-degree surround view camera provides better visibility while steel skid plates protect the Overland’s front axle, transfer case, and gas tank. Selec-Speed Control manages the throttle and brake over difficult terrain, allowing the driver to focus on steering. If the path ahead proves to be too much for the Overland or another vehicle, the two front two hooks and removable rear tow hook are ready to help. For pulling even heavier loads that weigh up to 10,000 pounds, there’s the Overland’s Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package with trailer brake control.
As of right now, the Overland is not a regular Wagoneer trim level. According to Stellantis, production of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition will be capped at 2,000 units. The package is priced at $5,795, bringing the MSRP to $72,740, or $74,835 when the $2,095 destination charge is added.
Such highs! Such lows! That was the Ford Motor Company in the late 1950s/early 1960s, as we saw with a recent Pick of the Day. Chrysler Corporation was in a similar position, though not for the same reasons. Our Pick of the Day, a 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix two-door hardtop, was emblematic of the problems at Chrysler at the time. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Chrysler and its corporate cousins were riding on a wave in 1957 after the introduction of the Forward Look, but quality control problems sullied their reputation. Then, there was the 1958 recession, which put the hurt on DeSoto and hastened the brand’s demise. In 1960, new president William Newberg was forced to resign after 64 days on the job due to corruption. And then there was the 1961 restyle of Dodge and Plymouth that appeared out of touch with the direction of the industry.
Starting in 1960, Dodge began offering two full-size series: Dart, and the senior Matador and Polara; Darts were available in Seneca, Pioneer, and Phoenix trim levels (in ascending order). Wheelbase was 118 inches for the Dart, 122 inches for the senior Dodges. Also new was Chrysler Corporation’s Unibody construction, which addressed much of the quality concerns that had arisen in 1957.
For 1961, the two series remained, but now the only senior model was Polara. The 1961 restyle made the Dodge looked sleeker, no doubt due to its full-width grille and low-set headlights looking like it was sucking all the air out of the atmosphere. The fins were more subtle but not inconspicuous. A major distinction between the Dart and the Polara was how the side trim from the rear swept forward, with the Dart doing this at a higher part on the fender than the Polara, which was more mid-level. The Polara also featured prominent taillights protruding from the sides of the rear fenders, contrasting with the Dart’s subtle, wrap-around units (to be augmented by a midyear accessory taillight for better visibility).
Dodge offered several interesting powerplants in 1961. Of course, the Slant Six was in its second year of availability, standard on any Dart 6 model, while the standard V8 was a 230-horsepower 318. Polara started with a 265-horsepower 361”Polara V8”, but a four-barrel carburetor nudged it up to 305 horses (called the “Dart D-500” when optioned for Darts). A 383 offering 325 horsepower was known as the “Polara D-500” and was optional for both models.
For the high-performance-minded, there was a 330-horse “D-500 Ram Induction” 383 that included two four-barrel carburetors on a cross-ram manifold. Torque was an astronomical 460 ft-lbs.
This red-on-red 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix two-door hardtop flaunts everything that was interesting (the sleek roofline) and goofy (such as the height of the driver and passenger sides of the front bench) about the brand for 1961. Even better, this Mopar is equipped with the rare Polara D-500 engine—something not often seen on Darts. Originally built with pushbutton TorqueFlite, this Dart now features a shifter on the floor. “Underneath the all-new suspension and bushings give this Phoenix a road presence that’s both commanding and smooth,” says the seller. “With a new exhaust system in place every turn of the key results in a throaty rumble a reminder of the raw power under the hood.”
Sure, you could go the expected route and pick one of those ultra-handsome GM products. Or you could lean into the kitsch and revel in 1960s Atomic Age goodness, complete with a horsepower kick that will handle most pesky classics in the other lane. For $39,900, you can drive the car that forgot the 1950s had already ended.
Today on AutoHunter Cinema, we’re looking at a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona—one of just three in silver with a black tail stripe believed to exist. This custom build took years to complete and cost an estimated $650,000. It was restored with factory accuracy in mind, but given a modern twist: under the hood is a 542ci Hemi V8 pushing out 631 horsepower, backed by a manual transmission and Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gears. Listed on the Daytona Registry and supported by an Elite Wise Validation Report, this Charger has paperwork, power, and pedigree.
With its upgraded suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and vintage NASCAR homologation, this Daytona was expected to bring serious money at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction—and it did: it rolled off the block for an awe-inspiring $220,000!
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Much to people’s surprise when they learn the details, the facelift version of the Jaguar XJS was not really the stopgap cosmetic update of the aging XJS. Instead, it was an entire reworking of the design with almost every part of the car changed. I heard Jaguar representatives at the time quote a number of $30 million that was spent on the reworking of the XJS into the final edition of the car.
The Jaguar XJ-S (the dash would later be deleted) was at the time the first new Jaguar GT car design since the introduction of the E-Type. It represented a change in focus for the company and, instead of delivering a true sports car, was instead a GT car. Journalists and the Jaguar faithful moaned about this at the time, but the fact is that from 1961-74 Jaguar sold a total of 72,245 E-types in all series and forms. Between 1975-96, on the other hand, a total of 115,413 XJS models were sold; it lasted years longer than the E-Type. With that as a metric, the XJS was the more successful car. Yes, an XJS is a GT car, whereas the E-Type – at least in Series 1 and 2 forms – is a sports car, but it seems that Jaguar was right: People had moved on and wanted a GT more than a sports car.
Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is an example from what many people feel was the best era for these cars, a final-year 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible. The auction ends Thursday, April 24, at 11:45 a.m. MST.
The seller describes this XJS as being powered by a 4.0L inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in beige metallic over a light brown leather interior, this British vehicle is now offered by the seller with service records, Oregon license plates and registration, two sets of keys, an owner’s manual, a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.
This car is being offered by a private seller and has completed a total of only 62,037 original miles. It is a four-owner car, and the CARFAX shows it to have had accident-free ownership in Florida, Connecticut and Oregon.
From the photos provided, the exterior of this XJS looks to be in good condition. My guess is that the factory paint color for this car is actually Topaz, but I am a geek about this stuff. The overall condition of the paint looks good, with no evidence of fading or clear coat issues. The owner does note there is a minuscule dent on the driver’s-side corner of the hood.
The interior also looks to be in excellent shape. This is extremely important, as the leather and carpet used in these cars is of very high quality and quite expensive to replace. The wood in the car also appears to be uncracked, though there is some fading on parts.
Under the “bonnet” (the British term for “hood”) is what I feel is probably the finest inline-six Jaguar ever built: the 4.0-liter AJ16. This engine was so good that Aston Martin used the block and head for their DB7. These engines are not only extremely well built and reliable, they also really look great, in my opinion. The 65,000 miles on this engine means in many ways that it is just broken in. Do not fool yourself into thinking you need a V12 in your XJS. Having driven both, I honestly feel these AJ16 engines are better than the Jaguar V12 and much less expensive to service. They offer similar performance and are the last of the legendary inline-six Jaguar engines. As an added bonus, this XJS is said come with extensive service history, as well as both keys and a full set of manuals.
Many people will tell you that you have to be crazy to buy an XJS, and in many ways they are right. This car, though – being what looks to be a well-cared-for inline-six 1996 model – is a different story. By the time of the facelift, the cars from Jaguar had really risen to another level. They really were reliable; you shouldn’t be afraid of a car like this one. As an added bonus, these final-year cars are incredibly rare: a total of only 2,113 were built in 1996.
If you are interested, had you better act fast and place a bid, as the auction for this 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible ends on Thursday, April 24, at 11:45 a.m. MST.
