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Chevrolet’s “Advance Design” trucks were hugely successful from a sales perspective. They were produced beginning in June 1947, and they rolled out of an impressive 11 different assembly plants around the country for about the next eight years. Featured on AutoHunter is one of these trucks, this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup. It is being sold by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, with the auction ending on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (MST).

While true to its original shape, the truck was reimagined from front to back, inside and out, during a body-off restoration. The blue and silver two-tone paint job is stunning, and exterior features include a “bull nose” grille and one-piece windshield (both of which were new for 1954). The truck’s sharp, lowered stance is made possible by a custom suspension with Ridetech adjustable front coilovers and tubular control arms. The Rally-look 17-inch wheels give the truck a retro look but with modern-day dimensions.

“Whatever or wherever you haul or deliver, you’ll find the most trustworthy truck on any job with the completely new 1954 Chevrolet,” proclaimed a television commercial from the period. The advertisement was only partially true—the 1954 Chevy truck was not “completely new,” although it did feature a number of new features. The ad discussed some of the newly-available engines, a new automatic transmission, and the truck’s enhanced ruggedness and durability. “These great new trucks are engineered to do your work faster, more efficiently, and more economically,” it said.

The interior of the cab for this restomod pickup was enhanced with power-adjustable bucket seats, power steering, aftermarket steering wheel, Vintage Air A/C, and modernized instrumentation. The digital odometer reads 7,442 miles, although true mileage is unknown. The engine is a fuel-injected Vortec 5.3-liter V8 mated to a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end. Equipment-wise, the listing says that performance headers have been added, and the custom dual exhaust system sports a pair of polished outlets cleanly integrated into the rollpan at the rear.  

Today, Advance Design trucks have a special place in the collector-car marketplace. The 1954 model, manufactured during the twilight of the series, is a particularly unique part of Chevrolet’s truck history. Add modern niceties like air conditioning, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes, and you have a classic ride with both form and function.

The auction for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup ends Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. (MST).

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There are two extremes in the world of classic vehicles: those that have been fully restored and those with patina. Concours-condition specimens are shiny and perfect, but all the history they accumulated before they were completely overhauled was lost in the restoration process. Vehicles with patina don’t have the gleam and perfection of 100/100 machines; the upside is that they’re visual touchstones to yesteryear—dings and all. If you prefer your vehicles with some texture and time on them, check out our Pick of the Day. This 1963 GMC 1000 Fenderside pickup is listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Pleasanton, California.

The first generation of General Motors’ C/K series of trucks started in the 1960 model year. This GMC came out at the halfway point of the production run, which ended with the ’66 trucks. According to the selling dealer, the previous owner “was a retired estate liquidator and he had his collection of low-mile cars stored in two large warehouses, all in good condition. None of the vehicles had been started in at least 30 years.”

To reverse that state of atrophy, the dealer installed new tires, cleaned the handsome Fenderside body (complete with a passenger-side cutout for the spare), and got the “305E” 305ci V6 back up and running. Now “it runs even and sounds healthy,” sending its 165 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque (142 and 260 net, respectively) to the road through a manual gearbox.

Aside from those updates, this truck has been left alone. The turquoise paint was laid down in the GMC factory back in the day, and the beige vinyl interior is the same one this 1000 had when it rolled off the assembly line. Both have aged well, probably because the previous owner(s) put only 60,085 miles on the odometer.

You can’t put a price on the undeniable history that’s visible on this 1963 GMC 1000 Fenderside pickup, but the dealer sure figured out a price for the truck itself: $16,995.

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As an enthusiast, you may be familiar with Mattel’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour, which traverses the globe to find ingenious automotive creations, only to be made into Hot Wheels diecast replicas. Mattel also has owned Matchbox since 1997, and the formerly British diecast company continues to ring true in the hearts of many Americans. RealTruck, an accessory company for Jeeps and other off-roaders, has collaborated with Matchbox to create heavily modified Jeep Wrangler that will be unveiled at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Built by Doetsch Off-Road in Chandler, Arizona, the custom Matchbox 2018 Jeep Wrangler is outfitted with premium RealTruck and Husky Liners accessories (RealTruck has the latter within its portfolio). The build features a RealTruck Superlift four-inch lift kit, Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners, Rugged Ridge HD Stubby Front Bumper, XOR Rear Bumper, Roof Rack, AmFib Snorkel System and plenty of other accessories to transform this 1:1 into the ultimate adventure build. Best of all, a 1:64 toy replica of the build will become available for sale through select retail partners starting April 2026.

Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage will be at the 2025 SEMA Show with Matchbox and RealTruck to unveil the custom Wrangler. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Mattel and Matchbox on bringing this one-of-a-kind Jeep Wrangler to life and benefit a great cause with Richard Rawlings’ Gas Monkey Foundation,” says RealTruck Vice President of Marketing Activation, Lee Riser. “This build is a follow-up to one of our most successful collaborations, a Jeep Gladiator, and debuting this custom Jeep build at the 2025 SEMA Show is the perfect way to celebrate the build creativity that defines both our brands.”

After unveiling and displaying the Jeep at the RealTruck booth (#50033), the accessory company will donate the custom off-roader at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction in January (with Barrett-Jackson waiving all fees and commissions). One hundred percent of the hammer price will benefit Rawlings’ non-profit organization, Gas Monkey Foundation, which provides much needed funding for veterans, first responders, and families impacted by Alzheimer’s. 

The official unveil will take place during SEMA Live on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 1:00-1:20 p.m. PST at RealTruck’s Booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction will be held from January 17-25, 2026 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Below are four cars that are currently listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. All are full-size vehicles from the 1960s. Can you tell us what is the connection they all have with each other?

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The 991 series of the Porsche 911 Turbo is the definition of a daily-driver supercar. No, it is not a GT2 or a GT3 RS but, instead, a more civilized version of the 911 built on the same platform. It might not be as fast around the track as a GT2 or GT3, but it still offers staggering levels of performance. If you doubt this, consider that the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo, when tested by Car and Driver magazine, recorded a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds, a 10.8 second quarter-mile ET, and a top speed of 196 mph. Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these cars, a 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe.

Both the GT2 and GT3 do not offer a high level of civility and luxury in the cockpit. The 911 Turbo is quiet when not at full gallop, rides nicely, surrounds you with amazingly nice leather, and also offers many amenities that are purposefully deleted from the GT2 and GT3 in order to save weight. Personally I would rather take that extra weight and have a car that I can easily use as a daily driver as its abilities in acceleration and top speed are more than adequate for me.

According to the seller this 911 Turbo coupe is powered by a 3.8L flat-six that delivers power to all wheels via a seven-speed PDK Transmission. Finished in white (with PPC film to protect the paint) over a black leather interior, this German sports car is now offered by the selling dealer with a CARFAX report and a clear title. The seller adds that this car has covered a total of only 19,407 miles and is in immaculate condition. Some of the options on this 911 Turbo include such niceties as Porsche Stability Management, Adaptive Cruise Control with Porsche Active Safe, and a Electronic limited-slip rear differential with 3.44 gears.

The exterior of this 911 Turbo is, as stated above, finished in white with options that include Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System, Sport Design Mirrors, and electric slide/tilt sunroof. The car rides on factory 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels clad with correct staggered Pirellis in 245/35 for the front and 305/35 for the rear.

The interior is just as nice as the exterior, with black leather seating and options that include the very cool Porsche Sport Chrono Package, Light Design Package, seatbelts in Guards Red, and the Porsche Adaptive Sport Seats Plus. This car has everything you need to enjoy a long trip across the country at high speed and total comfort.

Mechanically, this car also looks to be in excellent condition, not surprising given the low miles on the clock. It is a two-owner car and looks the way you would expect from a low-mileage, two-owner 2014 911 Turbo.

This 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo offers what I think is an excellent opportunity as a buyer. When new, this specific vehicle had a sticker price of $166,440. Just for a comparison, I went to the Porsche site and built the newest version of a 911 Turbo with these options. The cost for that build today, before any dealer markup, was $273,890. The fact that this 911 Turbo is very likely to sell for under its original price make this car kind of no-brainer purchase. Sure, the newest 911 Turbo is a little bit faster but, when you compare this to the price of a new one, it seems silly money to spend for something that is in many ways the same car.

If you feel the same as I do about this, act now and make a bid or two as the auction for this 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe ends on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).

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The anomaly of a classic shape falling out of favor over time is a bit confusing to me. Why lose the love? Oh, that’s right—it’s a horsepower thing. But is there a more iconic shape from the era? Our Pick of the Day was lusted by everyone who watched television on Wednesdays at 9/8 p.m. Maybe this 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole will make you reconsider? It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Houston.

The Ferrari 308 was the successor to the Dino 246 GT/GTS, the V6-powered spin-off brand named after Enzo Ferrari’s deceased son. As usual, the 308 GTB/GTS (the latter with a targa top) was designed by Pininfarina. In looks, it came off as a V8-powered Berlinetta Boxer. Early cars (from 1976 to June 1977) were fiberglass and equipped with a 2.9-liter V8 supported by a five-speed and a quartet of Weber carburetors. To some, these are the romantic versions due to the carburetor wail.

You’d think the introduction of Bosch fuel injection for the 1980 308 GTBi/GTSi (note the name adjustment) would have improved performance, but it did not. The culprit was a drop in horsepower to levels unbecoming for a Ferrari, but the addition of four-valve heads for 1983 saved the day as the 308 GTB/GTS Quattrovalvole restored performance to the level not seen for several years.

For 1986, the 308 was replaced by the 328, which evolved the 308’s styling up front, plus an increase in engine size and other tweaks under the skin. It’s considered the last of the same Ferrari series yet, to these eyes, it is not as iconic as the 308.

This 10,634-mile 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole catches the eye for several reasons: it’s not your classic Rosso Corsa red, the interior is not black, and it features unusual Boxer trim that was available for several years in the 1980s. Altogether, this car looks fabulous and unlike most 308s you see. “An Amazing find! Long-term single-owner 308 GTS Quattrovalvole in rare Bianco/Nero Boxer with Rosso interior,” says the seller. “Highly original example with low miles and clean CARFAX history report.” Originally delivered in Miami in July 1983, this vehicle remained with the original owner until 2015. The last major “belt service” was reportedly performed in 2015 at 10,500 miles. Options include air conditioning, heated rear window, Blaupunkt radio, targa top cover, tool roll, and more.

No, you won’t be able to get on your inner Magnum P.I. with a white car, but we think this example is more distinctive. For $64,900, how could you not agree?

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The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee came to market for the 2022 model year, which means it’s about time for a mid-cycle refresh. For 2026, the Grand Cherokee has a simplified trim level hierarchy, updated styling, a new available 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and an all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine.

Jeep pared down the trim levels for the two-row Grand Cherokee to three: Laredo, Limited, and Summit, all of which have their own tiers. The three-row Grand Cherokee L shares the same trim levels, while the Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid is available in Limited, Summit, and Trailhawk forms. The base Laredo Grand Cherokee is powered by the carryover Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and comes equipped with new 18-inch wheels, chrome accents, and a variety of standard active and passive safety features. The Laredo X has the same engine, but adds upgrades such as a sunroof, heated steering wheel and seats, and more.

Moving up a rung to the Grand Cherokee Limited scores you standard Silver Silk exterior accents, leatherette upholstery, heated second-row seating, nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and ambient interior lighting. Opting for the Limited Altitude package adds darkened accents (including 20-inch black wheels) and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. The Limited Reserve is packed with niceties such as Nappa leather seats and matching door trim, ventilated front seats, digital rearview mirror, and an off-road camera.

As before, the Summit model is the peak of Grand Cherokee luxury. The cabin is furnished with Palermo leather upholstery, massaging front seats, Oak and Liquid Chrome accents, suede-like headliner, and 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. When the going gets tough, the Quadra-Trac II 4×4 system and air suspension can get the Grand Cherokee Summit going again.

All 2026 Grand Cherokee variants sport a restyled seven-slot grille, revised headlights, modified rear-end design, and new exterior trim finishes. Steel Blue, Copper Shino, and Fathom Blue join the palette of available colors.

The most significant change to the 2026 Grand Cherokee is the all-new Hurricane 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 (a welcome replacement for the Pentastar V6, which felt dated and underwhelming in the 2022 Grand Cherokee L that I tested). According to Stellantis, it generates 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque—90 percent of which is available from 2,600 to 5,600 rpm. Thanks to a variable-geometry turbocharger and Turbulent Jet Ignition (which lights up a small amount of fuel in a pre-chamber above each cylinder to burn fuel more efficiently), the Hurricane can also return up to 529 miles of range.

Pricing for the updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup will be announced in the near future. You’ll be able to see and experience what those prices buy you when the new models roll into Jeep showrooms later this year.

We recently spotted a Chevrolet Corvette that’s special for a couple of reasons. Not only is this one a 1963 Stingray coupe with the one-year-only split rear window, but it was also built early in the ’63 production run. On top of all that, it was restored in the attractive factory configuration of Riverside Red over a red vinyl interior, which is equipped with an AM/FM radio and a tachometer. Under the hood is a 327ci V8 with 340 horses that are guided to the road through a Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual gearbox. One determined Corvette fan at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction took this legendary version of America’s Sports Car home with a winning bid of $173,800. 

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Currently listed on AutoHunter is this tastefully modified 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Power comes from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s also chock full of options and features such as power sunroof, navigation, hi-po engine modifications, and more. Finished in a matte black wrap over a matching leather interior, this blown Caddy is offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.

The exterior consists of a matte black wrap covering the original black hue. Other exterior features include rear spoiler with integrated rear brake light, tinted taillights, dual gloss black side mirrors, and “V” banners on the doors and trunklid. A set of black 20-inch KMC wheels are wrapped in staggered-width radials— 245/40 Atlander XSport-86 (front) and 275/35 Venom Power Ragnarok GTS (rear). Note the yellow brake calipers!

The cabin features black leather with power Recaro buckets up front. Other features include power windows and locks, dual-zone climate control system, factory stereo (AM/FM with navigation plus SiriusXM and Bluetooth compatibility), and more.

Instrumentation includes a 200-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the boost pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel. The odometer currently shows 83,315 miles, which is in line with the most recent CARFAX reading from February 2023.

Glance at the engine bay and you’ll find an “LSA,” a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that has been dyno-rated at 665 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. Helping achieve that power is a PDS Stage 2 camshaft , RPM Motorsport five-inch intake, King Engine main and rod bearings, LSA 2.55 pulley kit, two-inch primary headers, and more. All that power is harnessed by a six-speed automatic.

The undercarriage features power four-wheel disc brakes with slotted rotors, Valvetronic three-inch dual exhaust system, and 525 auxiliary fuel pump in-tank.

Our AutoHunter Spotlight, this 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, is not for blue-haired Cadillac folks—it’s for you driving fans, whether you’re a devotee of the Great American V8 or perhaps an enthusiast hung up on the triumvirate of Teutons and pining for something more distinctive (speaking of distinctive, is there a more distinctive roofline than this car’s?). With only 3,224 built, the CTS-V’s rarity only adds to its collectability. Would be a shame to miss this one, right? Mark this on your calendar because once 12:00 p.m. (MST) approaches on Friday, November 7, 2025, this Caddy will be gone!

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The overlap in marketing activities for cars and soft drink companies has happened a lot over the years. Coca-Cola has had a longstanding relationship with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), and NASCAR helped promote an iced tea brand called Liquid Death. Back in the 1990s, Ford and Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. collaborated on a similar project.

The Pick of the Day is a 1990 Ford Mustang “7-Up” special-edition convertible listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Elko, Nevada.

“It has 19,659 original verified miles and is bone stock down to the original Gatorback tires,” the listing begins. “Everything works as it should and it is in very good, original condition.” The seller, who has owned the car for ten years, says the car was originally from Indiana but spent the majority of its life on the west coast.

From 1979-93, the Mustang rode on the Fox platform, and it evolved through a variety of different trim levels and mid-cycle refreshes throughout that time frame. The 7-Up Edition of the Fox-body Mustang was a limited-production convertible produced for 1990 as part of a soft drink promotion during the NCAA basketball finals. All ~4,100 units produced were LX-trim examples in Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic (color code PA) featuring body-colored trim for the front fascia, moldings, and mirrors. The interiors were upholstered in white leather, and the driver seat had a power-adjustable lumbar support.

All 7-Up cars shared a similarity under the hood: they were powered by a high-output 5.0-liter V8 that was rated at 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. This low-mileage example comes with a four-speed automatic transmission—a five-speed manual was also offered, although in lower production numbers. Cosmetically, this car looks incredible for being 35 years old. The seller says that the body has a few minor scratches, but the car shines up and looks great. “There is no rust that I have found anywhere on the car,” the seller says.

Included in the listing is a copy of the Marti Report, which says the car was built on March 19, 1990, and originally delivered to Elmwood Ford in Elwood, Indiana. It was optioned from the factory with power windows, Traction-Lok rear axle, cruise control, premium sound system, and the Visibility Light Group.

“I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it anywhere, except for the original tires, which should be replaced if you plan to drive it any significant distance,” the list concludes.

Thirsty for a low-mileage pony car with a special story? The asking price is $20,000.

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