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Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 9,042-mile 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3ZR coupe, which is equipped with the ZTK Track Performance Package. It’s powered by an LT5 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Shadow Gray Metallic over a Jet Black Napa leather and microfiber interior, this one-year-only ZR1 is now offered by the selling dealer in Braintree, Massachusetts with owner’s manuals, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

To end the C7 generation of the Corvette on a high note, Chevrolet released a new ZR1 for 2019, which packed even more power than the Z06 plus added enhanced cooling, and aggressive aerodynamics and styling. At the time, Chevrolet called it “the fastest, more powerful production Corvette ever.” This Shadow Gray Metallic ZR1 was optioned with the ZTK Track Performance Package, which adds ZR1-specific front splitter end caps and an adjustable high-wing rear spoiler, as well as the suspension upgrades (covered below). Other exterior features include carbon fiber trim, Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights, body-color carbon fiber hood with removable exposed carbon fiber insert, power mirrors, removable carbon fiber roof panel, and four center-mounted exhaust outlets.

A set of 19 x 10.5-inch front/20 x 12-inch rear 10-spoke aluminum wheels with 285/30 and 335/25 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, respectively, keeps a grip on both roads and tracks.

Inside the cockpit, the heated and ventilated, power-adjustable Competition Sport seats are covered in Jet Black Napa leather with microfiber inserts and Blue stitching. The sueded microfiber and carbon fiber steering wheel coordinates with the Sueded Microfibre-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package. In addition, this Corvette has power everything, carbon fiber trim, a head-up display, cruise control, an infotainment system with navigation and an eight-inch touchscreen, a 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound system, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Instrumentation consists of a 220-mph speedometer, 7,500-rpm tachometer, multi-information display, and gauges for the oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel level, and boost pressure. The digital odometer shows 9,042 miles, which is slightly above the most recent figure of 8,800 miles logged on the CARFAX report in August 2024.

The ZR1’s LT5 6.2-liter V8 eclipsed the Z06’s potent engine by cranking out 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque with the help of an Eaton TVS R2650 supercharger and an air-to-liquid intercooler. It channels that pavement-rippling grunt through an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters. That output and transmission, coupled with the ZTK Track Performance Package, make this ZR1 capable of blasting to 60 mph in 2.85 seconds, flashing through the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds, and pulling up to 1.2g on a skid pad.

Another part of the ZTK Track Performance Package is the ZR1 Performance Ride and Handling suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Combined with the Brembo carbon ceramic braking system, it keeps this end-of-an-era Vette on the road—and out of the salvage yard.

If you want to own a significant piece of Corvette history, bid now on this 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. But move fast (just like it does) because the auction ends on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).

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My Pick of the Day is a 1995 Ferrari 456 available on ClassicCars.com located at a dealer in Southampton, New York.

There is something that is just magic about a Ferrari. The ring history, the performance, the engines, and the styling over the years have built these cars into the legends they are today. The problem is that Ferraris are also quite expensive, especially the 12-cylinder models, with prices for almost every desirable model in excess of $100,000, putting them out of the affordability category for many people.

There is an exception, though: a V12-powered Ferrari road car, which offers strong performance, classic Italian styling, and a great view from behind the steering wheel. It’s also an engaging car to drive when it has a 6-speed manual and only the most basic driver’s aids. That car is the Ferrari 456.

The best way to think of the 456 is as a 2+2 version of the 550 Maranello, with more interior room than the 550 and an optional gated 6-speed manual gearbox, an F116B V12 with 436hp and 406 lb-ft of torque under the hood, and pop-up headlights (the last Ferrari with this feature).

This 456 is finished in Canna Di Fucile (Gunmetal Gray) over a natural-colored leather interior. It importantly is equipped with that 6-speed manual transmission and – possibly more importantly – includes its service history, all original books, a complete tool kit, and has covered 56,156 miles from new. The seller points out that this 456 had its last service in 2023 at Ferrari of Seattle, which included refreshed suspension bushings as part of the $14,000 in work done. 

Yes, you can buy an automatic-equipped 456 for around 20 percent less than this manual-equipped car, but while it is a better deal, it lacks that extra-special driver-involved detail of putting a 6-speed gated shifter through its paces.

Both the interior and exterior of this 456 appear to be in excellent condition, and the color combination is terrific to me. The fact it includes service history and all books and tools makes this car that much more attractive as a buy.

I have driven a few of these cars over the years, and the 456 is the very essence of all that makes a Ferrari GT so desirable. It has a modern air-conditioning system, and the seats are quite comfortable. It is also quite fast, with period tests recording 0-60 times of a still-respectable 4.8 seconds and a top speed of a very fast 192 mph. The car delivers this performance with ease, able to loaf at 75 mph all day long on an interstate and then instantly react when you hit the throttle in sixth gear, quickly doubling the speed limit. The ride is firm yet comfortable, and the car not only cruises nicely but also handles well when the road gets curvy. You also get the sound of that V12 under the hood the minute the revs rise, which in itself is very addicting.

Owning a Ferrari is a lifetime goal for many people. Most settle for a V8-powered mid-engined car, which is amazing in its own right – but a front-engine V12 Ferrari GT is something extra-special. It is a car that I guarantee will get noticed, whether you are in traffic or parked in a garage. It also likely has similar service costs to a V8-equipped car despite the extra cylinders, because the engine is front-mounted and easily accessible.

Now for the best part. Because the Ferrari audience has largely ignored the 456 for years, you can buy this 1995 Ferrari 456 for only $89,995, which is cheaper than many modern manual-equipped V8-powered Ferraris. If there is a bargain on a V12 Ferrari GT car, this 456 is it.

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You may know Lamborghini has its origins in tractors, which led to automobiles after Ferruccio Lamborghini’s unsatisfactory experience with Ferrari (Enzo and his car company). Next in Lamborghini‘s brand evolution is the seascooter.

I never knew this water sled existed, but now I want one. Built by Cayago, this German creation is properly referred to as a Seabob. Using a patented electric Jetstream propulsion system, the Seabob allows you to glide on the surface of the water or dive to depths of 130 feet.

Two control grips give you command of engine power, thrust, and deceleration. An instrument panel fills you in on speed, depth, water temperature, and battery charge. To steer, merely shift your body weight, as the Seabob’s weight of 50-57 pounds allows for agile moves—just like the fishies! And marine life will barely notice your mug because the electric motor minimizes disturbance. That sounds perfect for underwater photographers and marine watchers, if not scuba divers wanting to conserve air and explore for longer periods.

Seabob has just announced the Seabob for Automobili Lamborghini, a collaboration that has created the most stylish, futuristic model yet. Clearly model SE63 has the Lamborghini DNA baked in. This watercraft is claimed to be a step up from previous Seabobs with an “innovative drive system with explosive power delivery” thanks to “newly-developed motor architecture, groundbreaking battery technology, and premium materials.” And the available colors? Arancio Egon, Verde Gea, Grigio Lynx, Verde Selvans, Giallo, and Bianco Siderale.

It is often said that if you have to ask, you probably cannot afford it. The current Cayago Seabob F9 lists for over $10,000, and there’s no reason to expect the new Seabob SE63 for Automobili Lamborghini will be any less. Feel deflated? Please don’t—you probably can’t afford a Lamborghini Revuelto either.

The 1960s was full of distinct hoods for sporty cars. Chevrolet never got into ram air the way other manufacturers did, but its sporty cars certainly wore bonnets that were inspired by the sporting side of automobiles.

Below, we have four hoods from Chevrolet Super Sports. All of them are on cars listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you tell us the year and model of each? Post your answers in the Comments section below. If you need a hint, simply click on an image.

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Every Tuesday, The ClassicCars.com Journal posts an automotive puzzle. You can also play past games once you finish this one.

My AutoHunter Spotlight for today is a 1987 BMW 325i convertible offered at auction by a seller in Miami. The auction ends Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

The BMW’s 3 Series is what built the company into what it is today. The original 3 Series was an immediate success in the U.S. and became a symbol of success for those climbing the career ladder. They were marketed as “The Ultimate Driving Machine” and delivered on that promise even more with the second-generation 3 Series. It took the original idea and bettered it, creating not only the standard two-door coupe, but also a sedan version, a performance version with the M3, and a convertible version. This was BMW’s first full convertible since the very rare 02 Series. BMW called the 325i convertible “The Ultimate Tanning Machine” in their advertisements and sold thousands of the cars.

I can still remember the first time I drove a 325i convertible. It was 1987 and a friend in college had one. Not only was it a great-handling and fun car to drive, but it was also the first sporty convertible of any kind I had driven that felt civilized, with low wind noise and buffeting. You could have a conversation without shouting and could hear the stereo at normal volume levels. The car felt special and at the time I thought it was simply the best convertible ever built. I still feel the same. In fact, I drove another about four months ago just to see if I remembered the car as being better than it really was. Nope—these are amazing cars and, for whatever reason, are also among the more affordable E30 3 Series cars out there.

The seller describes this 325i convertible as being powered by its original 2.5-liter inline-six that is backed by a five-speed manual transmission. Finished in BMW Bronzit Beige Metallic with a tan convertible top over a gray/tan vinyl interior, this 3 Series convertible is offered by a dealer with a clean CARFAX report and clear title.

I think this car likely has its original paint; I see enough small flaws to indicate it is just a well-cared-for 325i convertible. The owner states that the car has only 74,663 original miles and, looking at the photos, I think this is the case. To me, it looks like an extremely nice example of a first-year 325i convertible. It also still wears its correct BMW factory alloy wheels, which look great.

The interior and top are also in excellent shape, as is the vinyl on the seats. I saw no dash cracks in any of the accompanying photos; everything looks exactly as it should. The shift knob has been replaced with a BMW M example, but this is a period modification that fits the car. It does have an aftermarket Bluetooth-compatible stereo, which is likely better than the radio that came with the car from the factory.

Under the hood is the 2.5-liter M20B25 BMW inline six-cylinder engine. The entire engine compartment looks incredibly clean and original as well. The seller states that this 325i received a recent tune-up, which included replacement of the timing belt.

If I were in the market for a cool German convertible collector car with a fun driving experience, reliability, classic 1980s looks, and the benefit of a five-speed manual gearbox, I would look no further than this 1987 325i convertible. In fact, if you see my name on a bid or two for this car, don’t be surprised, because I have been looking for an excellent example of one of these cars for a while. This means act fast, as the auction for this 1987 BMW 325i convertible ends Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT). Buying this car would be a great way to celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series.

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The Jeep CJ was a go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle. But despite its strong off-road chops, one of its most unique attributes was actually its interior, which was developed as a collaboration with a well-known fashion brand. The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Thompsons Station, Tennessee.

Finished in “Russet Metallic,” this retro Jeep has been enthusiast-owned, and it shows. Its exterior evokes a palette of “harvest” themed colors – an appropriate motif for the upcoming fall season. The seller says the paint is original with exception of the rocker panels and the removable hardtop, which have both been redone. The Renegade package added bold graphics that gave it an unmistakable 1970s flair.

Building on the longstanding CJ (or Civilian Jeep) platform, which had been around since 1945, the CJ-7 variant came out in 1976 on a wheelbase that was 10 inches longer than its predecessor. It had a versatile design with available Dana axles, a removable hardtop, and a variety of engine and transmission offerings. Across 11 years of production for the CJ-7, there were 379,299 units assembled.

Over the years, there have many lots of partnerships between auto manufacturers and clothing companies. Consider the Eddie Bauer Ford Bronco. Jeep took a similar approach by collaborating with Levi’s beginning in 1975 and lasting until 1986. The Levi’s interior came standard on Renegade trim vehicles and could be ordered in denim or in tan (as seen here). The seller says that the upholstery has been replaced, but it still retains the characteristic copper rivets, signature stitching, and original color.

Power comes from a 304ci AMC V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The seller says the carburetor is new and the Jeep is “ready to go.” The five-digit odometer shows 79,699 miles.

Today the CJ-7 holds a strong enthusiast base with people who share off-road adventures, restoration tips, and modification ideas. The Renegade CJ-7 with a Levi’s interior is a tribute to two brands that are both ingrained in American culture. It would make a perfect conversation piece at any car show – or fashion show, for that matter.

The asking price is $32,500 or best offer.

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Many automakers want customers to know that the innovations and technologies they hone on the race track trickle down into their road cars. For years, Ford Performance produced high-output vehicles, such as the EcoBoost-powered GT supercar, the dune-bashing F-150 Raptor, and the Nürburgring-scorching Mustang GTD, which shared mechanical DNA with their racing counterparts. To make it absolutely, undeniably clear that its street vehicles are developed alongside its racing machines, The Blue Oval has renamed the division to Ford Racing.

As Bill Ford, Ford Racing’s general manager, puts it in a press release, “This is not a marketing exercise. This is a promise. It signals a new, more focused mission to tear down the wall between our race teams and the engineering of the vehicles you drive every day on and off road.”

According to its website, Ford motorsports teams “compete across 20+ series in 143 cities and 28 countries spanning six continents, for 47 weekends every year.” Those competitions include drag racing, drifting, stock car and off-road racing, and more. The Mustang even has its own one-make racing series. In the future, Ford will duke it out in F1, the Dakar Rally, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Bathurst, and Le Mans.

What kind of consumer cars, trucks, and SUVs will this renewed focus lead to? We don’t have to wait long to find out as the first production vehicle of the Ford Racing era will debut in January 2026.

After a decades-long hiatus, the Pontiac GTO finally returned to the market as a 2004 model. The following year was even better because Pontiac gave its Holden Monaro-based performance car more aggressive styling, a revised interior, beefier components, and—most importantly—an LS2 6.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, 2006 was the final model year for the GTO. Luckily, someone preserved this low-mileage, 6-speed 2005 GTO, which ClassicCars TV caught at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction.

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Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is focused on this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible. It’s easy to think of the Cutlass as a bread-and-butter model in Oldsmobile’s portfolio, but in 1965, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s sporty bucket-seat mid-sizer. Additionally, it featured a standard 315-horsepower 330—that’s junior supercar material! This convertible’s power is harnessed by a two-speed Jetaway automatic transmission. Other features include power steering, power drum brakes, two-speed wipers, backup lamps, and more. Painted Almond Beige with a White convertible top and a brown interior, this ragtop from the Rocket Division comes with the original bill of sale and window sticker, three manuals, service records dating back to 1971, and a clear title.

The Almond Beige paint—the original hue—was applied in 1976; the same goes for the installation of the power-operated White convertible top. Other exterior features include chrome longitudinal moldings, wheel opening moldings, a chrome taillight panel, backup lamps, a power-operated rear antenna, a driver-side chrome mirror, and more. A set of 14-inch steel wheels with Deluxe wheel covers are wrapped in 215/75 Coker Classic redlines.

The seats have been reupholstered in brown vinyl, which replaces the original Fawn. There’s no optional console between the bucket seats, so the transmission shifter is on the column. Tunes come from an original push-button AM radio, though a Pioneer cassette player and aftermarket door speakers were added in the past. The Deluxe steering wheel features power assist.

The instrument panel features a 120-mph speedometer, fuel gauge, and clock. An Auto Gage gauge cluster is mounted underneath the dashboard and displays the oil pressure, voltage, and water temperature. The odometer reads 93,090 miles, which is believed to be original, though the title reads mileage-exempt.

The Ultra High Compression 330 small-block V8 features a four-barrel carburetor and 10.25:1 compression. It is backed by a two-speed Jetaway automatic transmission.

The undercarriage features power drum brakes, with the rear units replaced in 2020. A single exhaust system routes emissions to the right side of the tail.

This 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible has a lot going for it: classic 1960s looks, an unexpected horsepower kick, and a top that folds so you can enjoy some rays. Summer’s not yet over, so be sure to note the conclusion of this auction—Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT)—because if you miss this, then you won’t max out your sunny enjoyment in 2025.

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There’s no shortage of praise for Ford‘s Navistar T444E-based PowerStroke 7.3-liter turbodiesel V8, which was produced from 1994 until 2003—people love it for its simplicity and durability. However, those strengths mean that most F-250s, F-350s, and Excursions powered by this diesel typically have 200,000-plus miles on them. However, our Pick of the Day has a far lower number on its odometer. You can find this 1996 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab 4X4 on ClassicCars.com listed by a dealer in Olathe, Kansas.

Growing up, my best friend Jake’s parents had PowerStroke F-Series trucks: His mom drove an OBS (Old Body Style) ’96 F-350 dually and his dad used an ’01 F-350 Super Duty dually for his construction business. The pair reliably racked up hundreds of thousands of miles. I’ve been wanting to profile an OBS PowerStroke truck for a while, but it’s not easy to find one that’s been driven sparingly. Luckily, I came across this unicorn of an F-250. As time went on, the PowerStroke V8 evolved and grew more powerful. By 1996, its output had increased from the 1994 levels of 190 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 395 lb-ft of torque at 1,400 rpm to 210 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 425 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm. Properly equipped, a ’96 F-250 SuperCab 4X4 with the eight-foot bed could haul 3,540 pounds of payload and – with an E4OD four-speed automatic and a 3.55 rear end like this truck has – tow up to 9,800 pounds.

But this F-250 has more going for it than just its engine. One of its most important figures is its mileage. Somehow, this truck has accrued only 75,995 miles and managed to keep accidents off its CARFAX report.

The color scheme of Light Saddle Metallic and Oxford White is another plus, bringing to mind a cloudy day in a western desert. A color-coordinated Lund windshield visor and matching running boards are as visually ’90s as the truck itself.

The interior has aged well. There don’t seem to be any rips or tears in the tan cloth seats and the carpeting is in good shape. Conveniences include power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, the factory AM/FM/cassette radio, air conditioning, and a center console with covered storage and a pair of cup holders.

This 1996 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab 4X4 has a lot of life left in it. For $39,995, you can decide if you’re going to use that to carry around your family and friends, haul and tow heavy loads, go off-road, or a little of everything.

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