Collector Car Network Media got a close look at one of the most talked-about concept cars on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn this year: the Attucks Apex AP-0, which is backed by musician and car enthusiast Wyclef Jean.
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Sometimes, the only thing “classic” about a classic car is the model year listed on its title. Here’s one example of a car that went through a nut-and-bolt refresh and is just as youthful as the day it was new: this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible featured on AutoHunter. It is being sold by a dealer in Paso Robles, California, and the auction will end Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT).
While staying true to its original body lines, the car has modernized and enhanced in every mechanical aspect. During a frame-off restoration that was completed in 2024, it received a custom chassis from Newman Car Creations. Take a look at the underbody photos included in the listing—it’s essentially a brand-new car despite its “official” age being 70 years old.
The 1955 Chevrolet is undisputed American icon; it paved the way for the 1956 and 1957 models that would complete the “Tri-Five” series. The American Tri-Five Association is just one of any nationwide organization dedicated to the display, restoration, preservation, and appreciation of such cars. Next year’s Tri-Five Nationals will be held August 15, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A 1956 Chevrolet will be given away too!
Exterior features for this clean, custom machine include a Cobalt Blue and Pearl White two-tone paint job, dark blue power-retractable top, chrome brightwork, and dual side mirrors. Grip comes from a set of BFGoodrich tires wrapped around 17-inch American Racing polished aluminum wheels.
The cabin has its share of upgrades, too, starting with front bucket seats and a custom center console, courtesy of Dave Stoeckel of Fresno, California. Features include a Vintage Air A/C system, power windows, tilt steering column, and Bluetooth-compatible audio system. The odometer reads 1,630 miles, but title reads mileage-exempt.
We’ve talked in the past about how GM “LS” engines have become so popular in restomod-type restorations (here’s a story from a number of years ago that gives an overview of LS history). True to tradition, this car employs an LS2 6.0-liter V8 mated to a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. But the build doesn’t stop there, as the Chevy also has a Magnuson supercharger and has been dyno-tested to produce 450 horsepower.
For those not familiar with Magnuson Superchargers, the Ventura, California-based company was founded about 40 years go. It produces a wide range of supercharger systems, most of which are straightforward bolt-ons that use Eaton rotors. While results vary by application, Magnuson says most applications elevate a stock vehicle’s performance by as much as 45%.
The engineering upgrades don’t stop there, as the build sheet also includes a carbon-fiber driveshaft, C4 Corvette suspension, Wilwood four-wheel power disc brakes, and Flowmaster dual exhaust system. Overhauled? I’d say so. In fact, I’d dare say this ’55 is ready to drive to Bowling Green for next year’s Tri-Five Nationals—no matter how far that drive may be.
The auction for this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible ends Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT). The winning bidder will receive restoration photos, an owner’s manual, and build receipts.
There seems to be a misconception that the Mercury Cougar was a luxury variant of the Ford Mustang, but that is not quite true. Take a look at the interior of a 1967 Cougar and it’s clearly not a luxury pony car. However, the Cougar would eventually turn into a personal luxury vehicle. Our Pick of the Day shows the evolution of this transformation while also playing another role. This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible is currently listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Milford, Michigan.
Some may say, “But what about the XR-7?” Yes, Mercury added leather and wooden touches to the interior, but it could be argued that the interior invoked more of a European GT flavor than anything else. Could that be considered luxury? Maybe, but it still doesn’t make the Cougar a luxurious variant of the Mustang—not compared to the luxury available in a Lincoln.
The Cougar’s first restyle for 1969 was the first step in that direction. The wheelbase continued to be a generous 111 inches, but length grew by 3.5 inches and width by more than two. A sweeping, sculpted body crease similar to that on some Buicks certainly imparted a more upscale image. Inside, even the standard Cougar received an upgrade in appointments. And the XR-7? It continued to be furnished with “supple vinyl upholstery, accented by touches of genuine leather” with the effect now being more luxurious than GT, though Mercury continued to tout the “sports car mystique” with “European style and flair.” Each Cougar model continued to offer standard bucket seats, a floor shifter, concealed headlamps, sequential taillamps, and a standard V8. New on the roster was a convertible, available on the both standard and XR-7 Cougars.
Engines were a mixture of old and new. New was the 351 Windsor; one with 250 horsepower and a two-barrel carburetor was the standard engine for all Cougars. Opt for the four-barrel and horsepower jumped to 290. The importance of this engine cannot be understated because the competition offered several mid-300ci engines, which Ford’s engine portfolio failed to meet toe-to-toe until 1969.
Making a return for the last time was the 390, now rated at 320 horsepower. The top option for the Cougar was the 428 Cobra Jet, which was available with or without ram air induction; when the former was ordered, you received a hood scoop and stripes on the hood. Add the Drag Pak and you’d receive upgraded engine components, an external oil cooler, and 3.91 or 4.30 gears.
By 1972, the second year of the Cougar’s third generation, the XR-7 began to outsell the base model, completing the Cougar’s evolution from upscale pony car to personal luxury coupe and convertible. This Red 1969 Cougar XR-7 convertible plays double duty in another manner: Yes, it has the upscale appointments, but it also has upscale power thanks to an “R-code” 428 Cobra Jet with ram air. Only 96 R-codes were built with an automatic transmission—check out the list of options on the Marti Report: Traction-Lok differential with 3.25 gears, a collapsible spare tire, whitewall F70 x 14 Wide Ovals, power windows, a console, power front disc brakes, power steering with tilt-away feature, hood pins, power ventilation, an AM/FM stereo, Styled Steel wheels, a white power convertible top, and Deluxe seat belts. Retail price was almost $5,100 new. The original buyer worked for Ford so (s)he took advantage of company perks to spec out this vehicle.
LED headlamps and taillights are one update. Air conditioning is another. A third is the white interior with red components, as the original seating material was Dark Red vinyl and leather. None detract from the essence of this vehicle, which is perhaps the most luxurious muscle car out there. Rather than shop for both a classic Lincoln and a Mustang, you can get everything both cars offer in one vehicle for $115,000.
If I was a betting man, I’d say that you are not a One Percenter, so you could be forgiven for being astounded by the price tag for Bentley’s new Ombré by Mulliner paint finish. The first sedan to receive this treatment, a Flying Spur, debuted this past weekend at the Southampton International Boat Show in the UK.
I don’t know if it’s a girl thing (I’ll take a poll when I visit HR), but ombré (shaded in French) is the blending of one color to another. If you have seen some women’s hair (natural or, for Gen Z, unnatural colors), or that lady with the crazy nails at the Kroger register, then you’ll definitely know you’re not just some dumb guy like me. Bentley is embracing this theme and making it a special-order finish available in three different color combinations.
The ”extraordinary” new finish combines two complementary hues that transition along the sides and, if you’re taller than average, the roof too. As you can imagine, two skilled paint artisans spend nearly 60 hours to achieve the perfect color blend and finish at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
This special Flying Spur starts with Topaz Blue up front and ends in Windsor Blue out back, with a fade at the mid-section. It shares the same color combination with Bentley’s Continental GT Speed that was showcased at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week. If there’s no hullabaloo with blue for you, you can always select Sunburst Gold to Orange Flame, or Tungsten to Onyx.
Let’s hope no Ombré by Mulliner Bentleys get in an accident because I imagine the vehicle will have to be flown to Crewe for repairs. But then, for the One Percent, that may not be such a big deal anyway.
If you’ve ever been to a funeral, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an Armbruster Stageway hearse or ridden in one of its limousines. According to the Fort Smith, Arkansas, company’s website, it has “a rich tradition in the funeral car industry that dates back for over one hundred years.” But not all of its history is associated with sadness and loss. Back in the 1970s, Armbruster Stageway built a version of the Chevrolet Suburban with four pairs of doors that opened up to a 15-passenger cabin.
Sure, the Armbruster Stageway Custom Deluxe Suburban could have served as a funeral vehicle, but the brochure shows that it was primarily intended for company car pools, school sports teams, and airport and hotel shuttle fleets.
Whoever ended up riding in one of these ultra-longroofs had their luggage loaded in the back or lugged up the rear ladder and secured on the massive roof rack. Inside, they enjoyed the comfort of front and rear heat or air conditioning. Corporate buyers had peace of mind knowing they could replace the doors and parts with standard Chevy hardware, and that their purchase was covered by a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty.
Given this rig’s dimensions and the associated increase in weight, the words “heavy-duty” were applied to a lot of its components. The front and rear shocks? Heavy-duty, just like the front springs (and paired with “extra capacity rear springs”). Front stabilizer bar? Ditto. Power brakes? You better believe it.
But what moved this massive people-hauler? A nuclear submarine’s reactor? The gas turbine engine out of an M1 Abrams tank? Think big—just not that big: a four-barrel 454 with 230 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, all routed through a Turbo-Hydramatic. If you scored a ride in one of these Suburbans, you had to hope you were going to enjoy the company of your fellow passengers because it sounds like getting to your destination would take a while. Hey, at least it wouldn’t be your final destination.
Sure, the cars of the Baby Boomers rule the collectible car world, but there are several generations that grew up in the shadows yet developed a taste for what they wanted when they were young and impressionable. AutoHunter currently has several vehicles for sale that fit that bill.
Below are a quartet of these more modern vehicles that have burgeoning appeal to folks young and old. Can you identify them? Post your answers in the Comments section below, including model year, marque, and model. If you need a hint, just click on an image.
Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 1979 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne Fleetside pickup, which is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Finished in Light and Dark Blue over a gray cloth and Navy Blue vinyl interior, this lifted four-wheel-drive “Square Body” is now offered by the Oregon-based selling dealer with a clear title.
The three-box exterior has a Light and Dark Blue two-tone finish. It comes equipped with chrome bumpers, auxiliary front lighting, dual mirrors, sliding glass rear window, bed liner, bed-mounted spare tire carrier, chrome bed rails with auxiliary lights and tie-down points, and a single exhaust outlet.
A set of 15-inch wheels with manual locking front hubs and 31-inch Mastercraft Courser HTR raised-white-letter tires connects this truck to the pavement and any trails it goes over.
The interior of the cab is fitted with a gray cloth and Navy Blue vinyl bench seat equipped with shoulder belts. Interior features include manual windows, tilt steering column, a switch for the dual fuel tanks, and an AM/FM/cassette radio.
Instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and temperature. The odometer reads 88,873 miles, but this truck is mileage-exempt, according to its title.
Under the hood is a 350ci V8, which is connected to a four-barrel carburetor, three-speed automatic, and dual-range transfer case.
A lift keeps this C/K-series truck a little further away from the hazards of Mother Nature. Power front disc and rear drum brakes make sure it doesn’t get too close to other vehicles.
A four-wheel-drive Chevy Square Body is an American classic. If you want this 1979 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne in your driveway, place the winning bid on it before the auction ends on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT).
One of the most famous and influential car chases in movie history hit the big screen in 1968, when “Bullitt” was released in October of that year. The Pick of the Day is a 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Osceola, Missouri.
The classic movie, starring Steve McQueen as a police lieutenant, was a stereotypical action-thriller detective story, but most people remember the movie for its captivating 10-minute car chase through the streets of San Francisco. About three decades following the film’s released, a concept car called the Mustang Bullitt was unveiled at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show. A production version went on sale in February of the following year.
The listing begins, “Only 5,582 special-edition Bullitts were produced in 2001, and the cars were specially numbered by Ford. This Bullitt is number 0702.” According to Ford Performance, there were 3,041 Bullitt Mustangs produced in Highland Green.
The Bullitt came with some stylistic features that set it apart from the GT and other/lower trim levels: retro-style hood scoop, 17-inch five-spoke wheels, billet aluminum fuel-filler door, and model-specific badging. It’s also worth noting that the Bullitt package deleted several features in the interest of a cleaner, more minimalist look similar to the movie car, so the spoiler and fog lamps were omitted accordingly.
Power comes from a 4.6-liter Modular V8 mated to a TREMEC TR-3650 five-speed manual transmission. Ford squeezed five additional horsepower out of the Bullitt’s engine when compared to the standard GT model’s, putting it at 265 horsepower. While not a huge difference on paper, the modifications reportedly made the car more responsive to drive by giving it better power delivery at lower RPMs. Features included a special cast-aluminum intake manifold, twin 57mm-bore throttle body, larger alternator and water pump pulleys, and retuned exhaust system with 20% improved flow. Handling was improved courtesy of a lowered suspension, re-valved Tokico struts, and unique, large-diameter stabilizer bars.
Speaking of improvements, this low-mileage Bullitt, which shows just 40,000 miles, has a few performance tricks up its sleeve besides the ones that Ford installed at the factory: Diablo power chip, Paxton Novi 2000 supercharger, AFM high-volume power pipe, long-tube headers, and SLP cat-back exhaust system.
The seller says, “This Bullitt is in great shape and has not been abused. Everything works like it is supposed to, including the A/C and the six-disc factory CD player.”
A few weeks ago, we shared an invitation to a grassroots car show in the Pacific Northwest called the Malaise Invitational. It was an event centered around vehicles from 1972-95—a slice of automotive history that doesn’t usually garner much attention in mainstream collector car shows and events.
Malaise Invitational judges
Event co-founder Laec Christensen caught us up on how things went at the September 13 program. Based on the turnout, a lot of people were on board with recognizing the “Malaise Era.” Like any immersive car show experience, there were other forms of entertainment. For those who wanted to test their hand-eye coordination, a game of “spark plug toss” was held.
Best in Show: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Laec said that most of this year’s awards were handcrafted from some 1980s Tae Kwon Do trophies, with custom 3D-printed features added. The coveted Best in Show award was a “golden smog pump” retrieved from an abandoned Dodge Dakota.
Best 70s: 1974 Plymouth ValiantBest 80s: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTiBest 90s: 1991 Jeep CherokeeRustiest In Show: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Award winners were as follows:
Best 70s: 1974 Plymouth Valiant owned by Mike Mastrangelo
Best 80s: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi owned by Michael Elias
Best 90s: 1991 Jeep Cherokee owned by John Koenig
Best American: 1973 AMC Hornet owned by Jacob Demmin
Best Asian: 1980 Mazda Capella GTVA owned by Laec Christensen
Best European: 1995 Volkswagen Golf GTi VR6 owned by Shaelyn Christensen
Best in Show: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E owned by Mark Edington
Best Motorcycle: 1980 Honda Express II owned by Daniel Bones
Best Truck: 1970 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Explorer owned by Clayton Christensen
Cutest Car: 1993 Honda Today owned by Duncan Nodarse
Most Malaise: 1985 Pontiac 6000 owned by Nathan Jensen-Smith
Rustiest In Show: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban owned by Gabe Larson
Weirdest In Show: 1990 Consulier GTP owned by Johnny Spiva
1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Laec’s personal favorite vehicle was a 1982 Chevrolet Chevette owned by Michael Hill. It was powered by a twin-cam Cosworth engine from a 1976 Cosworth Vega.
Desmond, the winner of the giveaway car, a Pontiac Phoenix.
The giveaway car, a brown Pontiac Phoenix, was awarded via a massive game of black-out bingo. In an unexpected twist, six different people won the game simultaneously. Following an elimination round, the final winner was determined.
Laec explains: “His name was Desmond, and he came as a humble spectator. As our third giveaway car, this is our first car not to go to a club heavy-hitter … which I think is a good thing. We have to share the Malaise any way we can. I think he fell in love with it.”
Weirdest In Show: 1990 Consulier GTP
Congrats, Desmond, and kudos to Laec and your team on a successful show! Stay connected on upcoming Malaise-centric events in Oregon via the Facebook group at this link.
At the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, ClassicCars TV got an up-close look at a distinctive 1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe, the result of VW working with the Italian designers at Carrozzeria Ghia and the German coachbuilding firm Karmann.
We make sure to point out what makes the early “Lowlight” models different from their successors and the cool stuff on this particular car. It was customized with the underpinnings from a 1967 Karmann Ghia, a larger 1,835cc flat-four engine, and a handsome luggage rack. We weren’t the only ones who loved it because someone placed the winning bid of $55,000 on this attractive build.
