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We have four Chrysler Corporation products from 1970 posted below. All are listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you tell us what they are? Post your answers in the Comments section below; if you need to cheat, you can click on any of the below images to score an answer.
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Thirty years after Jeep produced the “Final Year” 1991 Grand Wagoneers, it began making new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models. Since then, both models have only gotten bigger in a variety of ways. The 2023 model year brought extended-wheelbase “L” models for both SUVs and the new Hurricane twin-turbo I6 engine in two states of tune, both of which were more potent than the previous 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter Hemi V8s. The number of available trim levels have almost doubled from the original six in 2022 to 11 for 2025, thanks to the addition of the Limited and Super models to the Wagoneer and Wagoneer L family of vehicles.
2025 JEEP WAGONEER LIMITED
You may remember the Wagoneer Limited trim from the 1970s and early 1980s, before Jeep switched to using the name “Grand Wagoneer” in 1984. The newest version of it is based on the Series II and adds black front and rear fascias, chrome badging, body-color fender flares, and special 22-inch wheels.
Functional exterior upgrades consist of power side steps and a tri-pane sunroof; inside, there’s a Surround View Camera and power-folding second- and third-row seats. Making the Wagoneer a little more Grand isn’t cheap: A standard-wheelbase 2025 Wagoneer Series II with four-wheel drive starts at $66,945; the 4X4-only Wagoneer Limited has an MSRP of $76,535 (which includes destination).
2025 JEEP WAGONEER SUPER
Not only has Jeep made the Wagoneer more Grand, but it’s also made it more Super (a nod to the generously equipped Super Wagoneer of the 1960s). The new $82,535 (including destination) flagship model of the Wagoneer range comes with several Grand Wagoneer features, including blacked-out trim and badges, a black roof, body-color fender flares, exclusive black 22-inch wheels, and black power side steps.
Like the Limited, the Super comes with a tri-pane sunroof as well as soft-touch materials around the cabin and one of the most recognizable features from the Grand Wagoneer: a 19-speaker McIntosh audio system (which we loved in the 2022 Grand Wagoneer Series III).
We had to wait three decades for the return of the Wagoneer, but the good news is you can order a 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Limited or Super right now.
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Imagine having enough restraint to own a V8-powered, manual-transmission sports car, yet only drive it 1,500 miles over the course of 16 years. That’s next-level self-control! And that’s essentially what happened here.
Featured on AutoHunter is this low-mileage 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe. The car is being sold by a private seller in Bridgeport, Ohio, and the auction will end Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
The car was sold from Country Club Dodge in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to its first owner on January 20, 2009. From there, it took about a year and a half for the car to rack up its first 300 miles. And the rest, as they say, is history. A decade and a half later, it’s a showpiece (dare we say time capsule?) of automotive history that probably still has the new-car smell in the cockpit.
The Challenger hit the nail on the head when it came to blending retro styling with modern performance. The latest, and final, generation of the car was introduced to the market in 2008. It went through a vast number of versions in the years that followed (some of you may remember the Hellcat, the GT, the SRT Demon, the Redeye, the Widebody, and many others).
In this case, we are looking at an SRT8 that is powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 rated at 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The original window sticker, showing a total retail price of $45,525, outlines some of the options that were added as part of “Customer Preferred Package 21X”:
On top of all that, the gas guzzler tax (which I discussed a bit here) added $1,300 because the vehicle’s combined fuel economy rating was just 16 mpg.
The car looks as-new, and the AutoHunter listing says there are no notable imperfections. On a collectability note: the Challenger was taken out of production after the 2023 model year following a 15-year run, so maybe this is a good chance to pick up a low-mileage, stock example for safekeeping.
The car had an unmistakable impact on the automotive landscape, and perhaps that’s why it stayed in production so long. A magazine said, “This is not some white-knuckle carnival ride, but a thoroughly modern piece of engineering that marries pure power with measured control.”
Final thoughts: You might have known that the new 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV (an all-wheel-drive, all-electric coupe) took some of its styling cues from the Challenger. Stellantis hopes its athletic lines will lure buyers into its showrooms for a different type of muscle car.
Personally, I’d stick with an old-school HEMI V8 stick-shift version. And you’d better believe I’d put miles on it instead of stashing it away!
The auction for this 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Coupe ends Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
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Shag carpet was a popular defining characteristic of many homes in the 1960s and 1970s – often available in vivid colors like green, brown and orange. Some interior designers say shag is making its way back. Would you ever consider putting shag into your house today? How about putting into a hippie-style project van?
The Pick of the Day is a 1964 Ford Econoline van listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Westlake Village, California.
Oh yes, it has orange shag carpet for days – not to mention a well-optioned color-keyed interior with two-tone Wise Guys seats, a custom steering wheel, and a Pioneer flip-out stereo connected to dual 10-inch subwoofers and many other speakers. This van is a concert hall on wheels.
“Absolutely stunning show van,” the listing begins. “Fully restored with new paint and custom front grille. Stunning new interior.”
The Econoline (referred to as the E-Series in modern day) debuted in 1961, and the first generation stayed in production through 1967. It had some unique engineering attributes. Most notably, it could be outfitted in van or pickup variants, and it had a unibody “cab-over-engine” design. Essentially, the driver was placed over the front axle, and the engine was accessed via a compartment between the two front seats. That engine, in this case, is a 460ci big-block V8 that transfers power to the rear wheels via a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and a nine-inch limited-slip rear end.
Ford promoted the fact that the Econoline fan had a low, flat floor for loading (it was only a 22-inch lift). One of the advertisements said, “Big 204-cubic-foot load space – up to 56% bigger inside than old-style panels! Yet Econoline is 2.5 feet shorter outside, turns sharper, parks in less space.” Ford offered a heavy-duty version of the van that increased its payload from 1,650 pounds to 2,000 pounds. It was designed (and promoted) as a workhorse.
However, work is probably not on the radar for this eye-catching show vehicle. The images in the listing show the van on display at various car show events, including one with its barn-style passenger-side doors wide open for a clear view of the radical interior. The van could very easily serve as a cross-country recreational vehicle thanks to its cozy seating/sleeping arrangement in the rear cargo area. Even its headliner gives a retro vibe since it’s made of stained wood paneling.
If you are ready to experience (or relive) your 1960s shag carpet dreams, ClassicCars.com has you covered. The asking price is $38,500 or best offer.
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You have to wait a while for Ferrari to release one of its range-topping halo cars. Since the 1980s, there have only been a few: the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, and now the F80. Has the 12-year wait since the introduction of its predecessor been worth it? In the video below, experienced racer and automotive journalist Chris Harris tests the Prancing Horse on a track in Italy and the nearby public roads to find out.
Like the LaFerrari, the F80 is a hybrid, but the latter machine benefits from more than a decade of advancements. Some would argue the F80’s use of a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 is a major step down from a naturally aspirated V12, but the 900 horsepower the smaller engine delivers softens the blow. Plus, the electric front axle and electric motor add another 300, giving the F80 a 237-horsepower edge over the LaFerrari. As a result of those numbers and the instant spool of its dual e-turbos, the F80 is faster. Hitting 62 mph only takes 2.15 seconds (versus 2.9); doubling that speed requires a total of 5.75 seconds, which the LaFerrari can’t match.
Stats are great, but what is the F80 like to drive? Harris started out riding shotgun next to a Ferrari factory driver for a few laps around the Misano World Circuit. When he emerged from the cockpit after being thrown into high-speed curves, he described the F80 as “violent.” Once Harris got behind the wheel himself, he praised the instant response of the turbos, the way the steering builds up weight, the outstanding traction—the list goes on and on.
Despite its design, track prowess, and insane output, Ferrari identifies the F80 as a road car. Harris deems it an impressive road car for the surprisingly good ride quality from its Multimatic dampers.
Overall, Harris finds the F80 to be something fundamentally different from its competitors in a major way. What exactly is that? Watch the video below to find out—and see Harris turn some Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires into expensive smoke.
It’s not every day that you see a big-block Corvette. In fact, it’s been more than 50 years since Chevrolet last offered a Corvette with a Mark IV V8. Luckily, we spotted this 1971 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction. Not only was it restored and repainted in its original color of Steel Cities Gray, but it also had a massive LS5 454ci V8 that was factory-rated at 365 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. In addition to all that power, this C3 had plenty of conveniences, such as power steering, power windows, power brakes, air conditioning, and a Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission.
The highest bidder drove this big-block Vette home (probably leaving some burn-out marks along the way) for $66,000.
The AutoHunter Spotlight for today is this restored 1979 International Scout II. Power comes from International’s 345ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include four-inch Rough Country lift kit, bucket seats and console, air conditioning, upgraded sound system, backup camera, and more. Painted gray with a black vinyl and plaid cloth interior, this 4WD proto-SUV is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.
The photogenic gray paint is new, as is the decal kit that adorns all four sides. Other exterior features include a tan softtop, dual chrome side mirrors, and white grille with matching bumpers front and rear. A set of 15-inch white and chrome wheels (with manual front locking hubs) are wrapped in 33×10.50 BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A off-road tires.
The redone black vinyl interior features front bucket seats with gray and red plaid cloth, plus matching door panels. Other interior features include power steering, air conditioning, center console, Bluetooth-compatible touchscreen stereo with back-up camera and upgraded sound system that includes MTX Audio subwoofers and Rockville amplifier. The red seat belts are a nice touch.
The instrument panel features a 100-mph speedometer and gauges for the oil pressure, temperature, alternator, and fuel. The odometer shows 10,601 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The 345ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor, which developed 148 horsepower when new. It is backed by a Chrysler A-727 TorqueFlite, which International sourced since 1972. There also is a two-speed transfer case. The seller indicates that all seals were changed earlier this year.
The undercarriage features a four-inch Rough Country lift kit, power front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust system (originally, it was single). The brakes, gas tank with fuel lines, and exhaust system are new.
This 1979 International Scout II with 4WD currently listed on AutoHunter is a neat way to experience the ruggedness, 1970s style, and utility that only a Scout can give. Plus, as a cherry on top, the seller states (s)he is willing to assist with transportation to you once you win, so why not pull the trigger now and place a bid? Do it before Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. (PDT) because once the clock passes that threshold, you will no longer have that opportunity. Good luck!
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The 1990s started 35 years ago (yikes!) but, in many ways, the decade of the Clinton administration and the Dallas Cowboys winning Super Bowls is still going strong. There are people out there who watch Friends every day. You can buy baggy, oversized clothing from J. Crew and Polo. And the XJ Jeep Cherokee, which was primarily produced in the ’90s (1984-2001), is a perennial favorite of off-roaders and those who enjoy nostalgic vehicles. Our Pick of the Day, a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4X4, is even more representative of its time for one major reason.
Any guesses? You could say the Cherokee’s boxy design is from an era in which car companies didn’t give their SUVs fast rooflines to make them look like sport coupes, but that’s not what I’m getting at. The reason this XJ is super ’90s is its color: the Bright Jade Metallic on this rig fits right in with the teals, greens, and aquas that seemed to be so popular back then. Silver bumpers, wheel arches, and lower-body cladding keep it from being too visually loud.
The 1990s was also before most vehicles had infotainment screens in them, so the cabin is pretty straightforward. That doesn’t mean it’s spartan, though. Yes, it has light gray cloth and vinyl seating, but it also comes equipped with power windows and locks, cruise control, air conditioning, four-speed automatic, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit. The trusty 4.0-liter inline-six and the lever for the dual-range transfer case are great for making sure this Jeep gets out of the sticky situations that Cherokees typically encounter.
Over the past 29 years, this XJ has racked up only 115,904 miles, which is significantly lower than the mileage you usually see on Cherokees of this age (many of which have been extensively modified and trail-beaten). According to the CARFAX report, it has received several mechanical updates along the way: in 2016, the serpentine belt was replaced, and new cooling and exhaust system parts were installed in 2018. Plus, within the past two years, the power steering system has been equipped with fresh hardware. In a previous listing for this vehicle, the seller at the time noted the presence of corrosion on the undercarriage; the CARFAX indicates an undercoating was applied in June of this year.
Whether you want to throw on your favorite Starter jacket and head to the mountains, or jam out to Soundgarden during a windows-down drive to the beach, an XJ Cherokee is a great retro way to get there (just don’t expect to get a McDonald’s Arch Deluxe or a Crystal Pepsi on your way out of town). To start going on adventures in this 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4X4, it’ll cost you $13,995.
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Detroit has a bad habit of offering a neat car model, only to ruin a good thing by exploiting the name for a more mainstream audience. This can water down the equity of the name and the perception of the car-buying public. What are some of the more transgressive ones in postwar American history? Here are several that come to mind.
Plymouth Fury
The Fury first appeared in 1956 as a special performance Plymouth model having a very specific image and presentation (a formula exploited much later by the 1964 Pontiac GTO). All Furys were painted Eggshell White with anodized gold trim. This model continued with Plymouth’s 1957 redesign, with Sand Dune White and Buckskin Beige being the respective 1957-58 colors. However, for 1959, Plymouth mainstreamed the Fury name, giving it top billing and pushing Belvedere down a notch.
New was the Sport Fury, an heir apparent of sorts to the 1956-58 Fury that included a convertible, though in reality it was more a response to the 1958 Chevrolet Impala. For 1960, the Sport Fury was discontinued, though the name was reintroduced for 1962 as a buckets-and-console hardtop and convertible. Oddly, with “Sport” in its name, the Sport Fury gained a four-door in 1970.
Pontiac Bonneville
The first Bonneville was a very special 1957 halo creation to showcase Pontiac’s new-found youthful and performance identity. Power came from a fuel-injected V8, the only other General Motors product aside of Chevrolet to offer such a feature. Pontiac could be forgiven in 1958 for lowering the price and introducing a hardtop to go along with the droptop, as the car was still distinctive and special but, for 1959, Pontiac renamed its mainstream lineup and made the Bonneville the top model.
The Bonneville now was a popular model that nicely faked competing against more prestigious Oldsmobile and Buick models but, to add insult to injury, the company created the 1971 Grand Ville and knocked the Bonneville down one rung. This continued through 1975 and, believe it or not, the full-size Bonneville was discontinued when GM discontinues many of its full-size cars. The Bonneville name was ten applied to the former (midsize) LeMans through 1986. For 1987, the Bonneville returned to for, moving up to GM’s FWD H-body platform (and, later, G-body) through 2005.
Dodge Monaco
Thanks to the success of the 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge introduced the 1965 Monaco in response. It too was only available as a two-door hardtop and included fancy touches like Rattan-backed bucket seats and -lined door panels and unique trim, especially the taillights. However, when Dodge discontinued the Custom 880 for 1966, it applied the Monaco name to the lineup.
The personal luxury car was now the Monaco 500, and it remained a model or trim package through 1970, with the later years being quite watered down. (Canadians received an altogether different Monaco 500—don’t mix up the two!)
Mercury Cougar
As you know, the original 1967 Mercury Cougar was Ford Motor Company’s bid to offer a more upscale pony car, to much success. While the pony car evolved into a personal luxury car, the Cougar never really strayed from its roots . . . until 1977, when the redesigned personal luxury coupe (now as the XR-7) was joined by a regular two-door, sedan and station wagon, with a fancier Brougham trim level in the middle.
In other words, the XR-7 continued to play the traditional Cougar role, while the Cougar and Cougar Brougham replaced the Montego. This would continue through 1979, upon which the redesigned 1980 Cougar XR-7 remained as the only Cougar. Then, in 1981, Mercury expanded the Cougar line once again, offering two- and four-door sedans and a wagon. For 1983, the Cougar reverted back exclusively as a personal luxury coupe.