This GTO is finished in Sunburnt Orange Metallic complemented by hood and trunk lid ghost stripes, and custom airbrushed tiger artwork. It also features a hood scoop, front and rear chrome bumpers, and a Hurst emblem.
1967 Pontiac GTO
It rides on 14-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels featuring body-color and black accents, and a set of 225/70 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires.
“The front bucket seats, rear seat, rear trim, and door panels are upholstered with black vinyl,” the listing states. “Features include a center console with simulated woodgrain accents and a three-speed manual Hurst shifter, power steering, power brakes, manual windows, a digital AM/FM/CD stereo, and a three-spoke steering wheel with a wood rim.”
Non-original WT-code Pontiac 400ci V8
A non-original WT-code Pontiac 400ci V8 engine with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor powers this GTO. The engine bay is accented by a chrome air cleaner, chrome valve covers, metallic light blue engine paint, and an Ultima Redtop battery. A console-shifted three-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels.
Cowl tagVIN plate
The odometer reads 51,280 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
The sale includes a clear title, and the selling dealer charges a $600 documentation fee in addition to the price of the sale.
Sometimes it’s difficult to grasp the concept of time. A viral meme circulated recently that called attention to the fact that the length of time between the years 1980 and 2023 is the same as the length of time between 1937 and 1980. Let that sink in for a minute.
With the year 1937 on the mind, and after unsuccessfully wrapping my head around that commentary about what 40 years of evolution looks like, I found this neat “Humpback” two-door listed online.
The listing describes the condition by saying, “Professional quality exterior paint. Very well-maintained and stored indoors. Beautiful wheels and tires that accent the curves of this amazing car.”
For model year 1937, Ford automobile designers started with the outgoing Model 48 and changed a few exterior features by making the grille more V-shaped and by fairing-in the headlights into the front fenders. Body styles were offered in many variations include a coupe, a convertible, a pickup, a station wagon, and more. The exterior on this nicely-restored ’37 shows a split windshield, chrome sideview mirrors, 15-inch “smoothie” chrome wheels on wide whitewall tires, dual exhaust outlets, and a lowered stance. The seller states that the brightwork is in like-new condition.
Under the hood, power comes from a well-maintained 221cid Flathead V8 coupled with a rebuilt T5 four-speed manual transmission. The seller provides a list of performance upgrades that have been added, including Edelbrock heads, an Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold, and dual Stromberg carburetors. Recent maintenance included a tune-up, a carburetor rebuild, and replacement of the spark plug wires, so this car should be ready to get in and go.
The interior looks as nice as the rest of the car. The reportedly original front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in tan cloth to complement the exterior, and the cabin is dressed with newer carpeting, a pinstriped dash, a banjo-style steering wheel, and a functional clock.
“Showroom condition. Runs ad drives great,” the listing concludes.
It is hard to believe how much automotive development took place between 1937 and 1980, and then again between 1980 and 2023. It makes me wonder what we’ll be driving in 2066 when that meme goes viral again. The seller is asking $42,500 for this Deluxe.
Sometimes it’s difficult to grasp the concept of time. A viral meme circulated recently that called attention to the fact that the length of time between the years 1980 and 2023 is the same as the length of time between 1937 and 1980. Let that sink in for a minute.
With the year 1937 on the mind, and after unsuccessfully wrapping my head around that commentary about what 40 years of evolution looks like, I found this neat “Humpback” two-door listed online.
The listing describes the condition by saying, “Professional quality exterior paint. Very well-maintained and stored indoors. Beautiful wheels and tires that accent the curves of this amazing car.”
For model year 1937, Ford automobile designers started with the outgoing Model 48 and changed a few exterior features by making the grille more V-shaped and by fairing-in the headlights into the front fenders. Body styles were offered in many variations include a coupe, a convertible, a pickup, a station wagon, and more. The exterior on this nicely-restored ’37 shows a split windshield, chrome sideview mirrors, 15-inch “smoothie” chrome wheels on wide whitewall tires, dual exhaust outlets, and a lowered stance. The seller states that the brightwork is in like-new condition.
Under the hood, power comes from a well-maintained 221cid Flathead V8 coupled with a rebuilt T5 four-speed manual transmission. The seller provides a list of performance upgrades that have been added, including Edelbrock heads, an Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold, and dual Stromberg carburetors. Recent maintenance included a tune-up, a carburetor rebuild, and replacement of the spark plug wires, so this car should be ready to get in and go.
The interior looks as nice as the rest of the car. The reportedly original front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in tan cloth to complement the exterior, and the cabin is dressed with newer carpeting, a pinstriped dash, a banjo-style steering wheel, and a functional clock.
“Showroom condition. Runs ad drives great,” the listing concludes.
It is hard to believe how much automotive development took place between 1937 and 1980, and then again between 1980 and 2023. It makes me wonder what we’ll be driving in 2066 when that meme goes viral again. The seller is asking $42,500 for this Deluxe.
Shelby American was the little company that could — sure, Ford took control of Shelby Mustang production starting in 1968, but the can-do attitude by the small operation created a romantic narrative on parity with David vs. Goliath. Talent and luck were permeating a certain hangar in Venice, California in spades, and the products that emerged from the blood and sweat have earned top status among enthusiasts for decades.
So is it any wonder that there is so much online enthusiasm for this fantastic 1966 Shelby Cobra that is being auctioned on AutoHunter on February 13, 2023? You may have read about this car already, but there’s still more to tell. CSX3195 is a fun Cobra. It revels in the fact that it’s not some Pebble Beach prima donna — rather, it’s across the street hangin’ out at Laguna Seca doing what its birthright suggests (plus note the Road America and Watkins Glen notches on its belt). If this Cobra was in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Cameron would have gladly accepted being peer-pressured to go joy-riding along Lakeshore Drive.
The original order for the car began on October 27, 1965 and the car was finally processed on January 25, 1966 as a black-on-black 427 Cobra. After arriving at Johnny Bolton Ford in Maitland, Florida, it listed for $6,383. Its most interesting history begins in 1985 when Mac Archer bought CSX3195 and, with the help of Eric Bernhard of Entropy Racing, the Cobra was outfitted with Halibrand wheels, racing windshield, side pipes, hood scoop and race-tuned 427 for vintage racing duty. Wearing the number 22, CSX3195 won several races under Archer’s tutelage. In 2003, Archer commissioned sheet metal specialist Bruce Terry to refresh the body work (much of it by hand) and straighten the frame; it then was painted red by David Smith.
Come 2012, off the Cobra went to a new caretaker in California. That same year, it was raced at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and, come November, it was traded to Jim Farley of FoMoCo fame. The body was stripped and repainted blue with white racing stripes, which matched the Ford executive’s FIA Cobra 289. He drove CSX3195 at Laguna Seca and exhibited it at events on behalf of Ford. As with Archer, the car was maintained by Eric Bernhard.
By 2015, CSX3195 headed to the Texas border for a new owner. A standard windscreen replaced the racing unit but has deviated little otherwise. At the time, the “side-oiler” 427 had been modified for track use (complete with 13.5 compression) by Bob Corn of Roush Industries; the new owner had the big ol’ FE iron block rebuilt to be more street-friendly. With 550 horsepower, it’s still the monster it once was, but now can run on 93 octane. Of course, power is handled by Ford’s mightly “Toploader” four-speed, though you can imagine the rear tires have a strained relationship with the pair. Michael Grubbs, in contrast, has had a splendid relationship with CSX3195. As the owner of Grubbs Motorsports in Garland, Texas, Michael has maintained the Cobra for the owner, saying this this particular vehicle is “the gold standard for a car from the ‘60s” and that it “drives better than any other car from the ‘60s they’ve worked on over the years.”
The winner of this AutoHunter auction will receive the following:
CSX3195
Owner’s manual
Mac Archer’s racing logbook with entries spanning 1985-2006 at tracks that include Road America, Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen
Reportedly original speedometer/odometer that shows approximately 14,000 miles
Black Halibrand wheels with racing tires
Racing windscreen
Original 1966 seats that were in the car when Mac Archer competed with it
Jim Farley’s racing seats and personalized car cover
Tool roll
Driving gloves
Books, magazines and calendar that feature CSX3195
Note the Mac Archer logbook entries
The auction will end on February 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm (MST). When you first hop in and drive CSX3195, you’ll get all giggly and realize why you’ve been wasting your time eyeing trailer queens when Carroll Shelby created the ultimate transportation device. Your time has come.
Shelby American was the little company that could — sure, Ford took control of Shelby Mustang production starting in 1968, but the can-do attitude by the small operation created a romantic narrative on parity with David vs. Goliath. Talent and luck were permeating a certain hangar in Venice, California in spades, and the products that emerged from the blood and sweat have earned top status among enthusiasts for decades.
So is it any wonder that there is so much online enthusiasm for this fantastic 1966 Shelby Cobra that is being auctioned on AutoHunter on February 13, 2023? You may have read about this car already, but there’s still more to tell. CSX3195 is a fun Cobra. It revels in the fact that it’s not some Pebble Beach prima donna — rather, it’s across the street hangin’ out at Laguna Seca doing what its birthright suggests (plus note the Road America and Watkins Glen notches on its belt). If this Cobra was in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Cameron would have gladly accepted being peer-pressured to go joy-riding along Lakeshore Drive.
The original order for the car began on October 27, 1965 and the car was finally processed on January 25, 1966 as a black-on-black 427 Cobra. After arriving at Johnny Bolton Ford in Maitland, Florida, it listed for $6,383. Its most interesting history begins in 1985 when Mac Archer bought CSX3195 and, with the help of Eric Bernhard of Entropy Racing, the Cobra was outfitted with Halibrand wheels, racing windshield, side pipes, hood scoop and race-tuned 427 for vintage racing duty. Wearing the number 22, CSX3195 won several races under Archer’s tutelage. In 2003, Archer commissioned sheet metal specialist Bruce Terry to refresh the body work (much of it by hand) and straighten the frame; it then was painted red by David Smith.
Come 2012, off the Cobra went to a new caretaker in California. That same year, it was raced at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and, come November, it was traded to Jim Farley of FoMoCo fame. The body was stripped and repainted blue with white racing stripes, which matched the Ford executive’s FIA Cobra 289. He drove CSX3195 at Laguna Seca and exhibited it at events on behalf of Ford. As with Archer, the car was maintained by Eric Bernhard.
By 2015, CSX3195 headed to the Texas border for a new owner. A standard windscreen replaced the racing unit but has deviated little otherwise. At the time, the “side-oiler” 427 had been modified for track use (complete with 13.5 compression) by Bob Corn of Roush Industries; the new owner had the big ol’ FE iron block rebuilt to be more street-friendly. With 550 horsepower, it’s still the monster it once was, but now can run on 93 octane. Of course, power is handled by Ford’s mightly “Toploader” four-speed, though you can imagine the rear tires have a strained relationship with the pair. Michael Grubbs, in contrast, has had a splendid relationship with CSX3195. As the owner of Grubbs Motorsports in Garland, Texas, Michael has maintained the Cobra for the owner, saying this this particular vehicle is “the gold standard for a car from the ‘60s” and that it “drives better than any other car from the ‘60s they’ve worked on over the years.”
The winner of this AutoHunter auction will receive the following:
CSX3195
Owner’s manual
Mac Archer’s racing logbook with entries spanning 1985-2006 at tracks that include Road America, Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen
Reportedly original speedometer/odometer that shows approximately 14,000 miles
Black Halibrand wheels with racing tires
Racing windscreen
Original 1966 seats that were in the car when Mac Archer competed with it
Jim Farley’s racing seats and personalized car cover
Tool roll
Driving gloves
Books, magazines and calendar that feature CSX3195
Note the Mac Archer logbook entries
The auction will end on February 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm (MST). When you first hop in and drive CSX3195, you’ll get all giggly and realize why you’ve been wasting your time eyeing trailer queens when Carroll Shelby created the ultimate transportation device. Your time has come.
This week’s Friday AutoHunter Picks are a good mix of vehicles that have something special about them that pulled me in: special luxury car, special performance variant, special custom build and special-order color. Which one is most special to you?
1956 Continental Mark II When I was just a kid snapping up books and magazines, the classic car cognoscenti was telling me this was one of the most significant post-war cars out of America. Its styling was clean, eschewing the burgeoning Atomic Age-era excesses for something more proper for a conservative man wearing a hat. As I’ve matured, I’ve lost interest in them.
But this Shenandoah Green example color grabs me. It’s not a color often seen, I surmise, and the two-tone green interior just adds to the novelty. I have no interest in opulent luxury at this moment, but this car just begs to have someone hop in and enjoy it.
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 The Boss 351 holds the distinction of possibly being the fastest small-block from the muscle car era. High-13s seem to have been common for this car, which is somewhat ironic considering the Mustang’s 1971 redesign has created the perception that it’s big and heavy though it’s not as bad as you think, especially with the latter.
These cars can be pricey, but this documented Boss 351 lacks its original engine, which means it may be attainable for someone who normally wouldn’t be able to afford it. Buy it, enjoy driving it, and slowly bring the car up to proper spec — that’s what I’d do.
1977 International Scout II You don’t have to be into trucks to be attracted to this bad-arse Independent. Kudos go to the person who selected this color, which seems to blend in nicely with the sort of environment in which you’d be accused of tomfoolery. Plus, Broncos go for dumb money so why not march to a different beat?
Alas, a different beat doesn’t come from a Ram chassis and Cummins 5.9 six, but is that really a demerit? Sounds like a good thing to me! Plus, it’s shifted by a five-speed manual. There’s a lot to like here.
1967 Pontiac GTO I happened to see this car from the distance of a coworker’s monitor. I thought, “That looks like a special-order color GTO!” and immediately checked Patrick Smith’s blog on special-order colors. Bingo! Looks like Copper Blaze, a color similar to the hue that’s currently on this Goat. Then I checked the data plate in the photo carousel, which had the codes normally associated with special-order colors used on Pontiacs of the era.
Underneath those codes is 97904, which is Coronado Gold per the color chip on Smith’s page. If you’ve ever heard of Tiger Gold for 1965-66 Pontiacs, it’s the same color. Another unusual aspect of this GTO is that it’s one of 4,893 built with the standard 400/335 and three-speed manual.
This week’s Friday AutoHunter Picks are a good mix of vehicles that have something special about them that pulled me in: special luxury car, special performance variant, special custom build and special-order color. Which one is most special to you?
1956 Continental Mark II When I was just a kid snapping up books and magazines, the classic car cognoscenti was telling me this was one of the most significant post-war cars out of America. Its styling was clean, eschewing the burgeoning Atomic Age-era excesses for something more proper for a conservative man wearing a hat. As I’ve matured, I’ve lost interest in them.
But this Shenandoah Green example color grabs me. It’s not a color often seen, I surmise, and the two-tone green interior just adds to the novelty. I have no interest in opulent luxury at this moment, but this car just begs to have someone hop in and enjoy it.
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 The Boss 351 holds the distinction of possibly being the fastest small-block from the muscle car era. High-13s seem to have been common for this car, which is somewhat ironic considering the Mustang’s 1971 redesign has created the perception that it’s big and heavy though it’s not as bad as you think, especially with the latter.
These cars can be pricey, but this documented Boss 351 lacks its original engine, which means it may be attainable for someone who normally wouldn’t be able to afford it. Buy it, enjoy driving it, and slowly bring the car up to proper spec — that’s what I’d do.
1977 International Scout II You don’t have to be into trucks to be attracted to this bad-arse Independent. Kudos go to the person who selected this color, which seems to blend in nicely with the sort of environment in which you’d be accused of tomfoolery. Plus, Broncos go for dumb money so why not march to a different beat?
Alas, a different beat doesn’t come from a Ram chassis and Cummins 5.9 six, but is that really a demerit? Sounds like a good thing to me! Plus, it’s shifted by a five-speed manual. There’s a lot to like here.
1967 Pontiac GTO I happened to see this car from the distance of a coworker’s monitor. I thought, “That looks like a special-order color GTO!” and immediately checked Patrick Smith’s blog on special-order colors. Bingo! Looks like Copper Blaze, a color similar to the hue that’s currently on this Goat. Then I checked the data plate in the photo carousel, which had the codes normally associated with special-order colors used on Pontiacs of the era.
Underneath those codes is 97904, which is Coronado Gold per the color chip on Smith’s page. If you’ve ever heard of Tiger Gold for 1965-66 Pontiacs, it’s the same color. Another unusual aspect of this GTO is that it’s one of 4,893 built with the standard 400/335 and three-speed manual.
Our writer Andy Reid is driving a Lucid Air for his time in Arizona for auction week, you can follow the third part of his journeyhere.
It’s day 4 driving the Lucid Air at Arizona Auction week and the day started with driving over to the RM Sotheby’s auction for the final few hours of the pre-auction preview.
After a few hours of spending time with friends and looking at a few cars, it was time for my bidding to begin.
The Corvette we bid on but lost
I ended up bidding on three cars, and in the end left with none of them. This was ok as while the client I was bidding for liked a few, he did not fall in love with any of them. So, in the end I was not unhappy with the result. The cars we bid on were the 1953 Chrysler Special coupe by Ghia, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and the 1971 Iso Grifo.
Of the three, the one that sold for the most was the 1969 ZR1 Corvette Convertible with a final price of $3,140,000. This is a staggering number for a C3 Corvette road car and is an absolute world record for any road-going Corvette.
I spent the entire day at the auction and afterwards had to take the Lucid to get a charge due to setting it at sprint mode too frequently.
A gaggle of Lucids charging
I went to the closest Electrify America charging station and waited to charge the car. I did this because all Lucid cars have a deal for no cost charging at Electrify America, and they also have fast charging which the Lucid supports.
When I got to the charging station, I ran into the crew from Lucid coming from Barrett-Jackson where they had a test drive event. I met Bill who assisted me with how it all worked and explained a few things about vehicle charging.
Bill was very helpful in explaining some of the charging elements
The first thing is that the Electrify America charging stations are not well laid out to maximize the charging of cars. Someone there needs to look at a modern gas station and model these after those.
Second, something that had puzzled me when I first charged the Lucid Air a few days before was the charging rate. I know that the Air can support 150amp charging, but when I used the rapid charger, it varied in output. I thought initially I was doing something wrong, however it turns out that the chargers can vary quite a lot in their output, even during the charge. It was good to know this as I had anticipated it taking much less time than it actually did to charge the car. Under optimal conditions with a perfect flow of current it charges quite fast, but my car, which was at 21%, ended up taking around 45 min to charge to 80%.
The crew from the Lucid test drive event asked me how I liked the car, and I told them in detail everything I liked about the car, the performance, comfort, and overall feel. I also told them that I honestly feel that the Lucid Air is the finest quality American car built today, regardless of cost. The fit and finish, materials, and feel of quality honestly puts every other American car manufacturer to shame. It equals, and sometime surpasses, even the best European manufacturers. The big three all ought to get a Lucid Air to use as a measuring stick for what excellent build quality is.
Fine dining and technology
After charging the car, I ended up having a dinner at a Circle K on the way home. Auction week is sometimes that glamorous. The Circle K did have a cool machine that scans your items with a camera and then you simply tap your card. It was not able to figure out what my hot dogs were, but the drink worked. After the gourmet meal I headed back to the hotel to be ready for auction day at Bonhams the next morning.
The day ended after the charge with 180 miles driven, no issues, and 392 miles left on the battery at 80% charge. You will have to wait until the final test day for the performance parts of the story, but it is worth the wait.
Lunaz is a British firm that builds electric versions of much-loved classics, often with performance that can match a modern EV.
The company’s latest project is a 1961 Bentley S2 Continental whose original 6.2-liter V-8 has been swapped with a 400-hp electric powertrain.
The Continental was a high-performance version of Bentley’s S2 range built between 1959 and 1962. Less than 400 were built, with some featuring bespoke bodies crafted by coachbuilders.
This particular S2 Continental features a coupe body from former British coachbuilder James Young. According to Lunaz, only four examples were built in this style. Apparently the customer originally ordered a sedan but at the last minute requested a coupe. That customer kept the car until 1967 after which it traded hands a number of times, including residing for periods in Germany and Japan before returning to the U.K.
1961 Bentley S2 Continental EV conversion by Lunaz
When Lunaz chooses a model to convert, there is an exhaustive process where the powertrain is designed to fit perfectly so that the ride and handling isn’t upset. For example, each corner of the car is weighed to understand the original weight distribution to the gram. Lunaz uses this information to decide on the chassis setup, powertrain packaging and suspension.
The customer who commissioned the conversion wanted handling that meets modern standards, so Lunaz installed fully adjustable coil-over suspension that the driver can control from the cabin. The brakes, which work with an energy recovery system, are also modern items, featuring six-piston calipers up front and four-piston calipers in the rear.
Lunaz also looks to incorporate sustainable materials as much as possible in its conversions. For example, all original components are refurbished where possible, and new materials, like the carpet, leather, and wood trim are all delivered from sustainable sources.
Lunaz, which counts David Beckham as an investor, performs its conversion work at a facility in Silverstone, U.K. The company has also converted a 1961 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur, as well as classics from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Rolls-Royce.
When the original two-seat Acura NSX debuted for the 1991 model year in the United States, it introduced the automotive world to the notion that a car could be exotic-looking, performance-oriented, and reliable all at the same time. Over thirty years later, some owners are truly putting that promise to the test.
Power for the NSX came from a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 3.0-liter V6 that produced 270 horsepower and was available mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transaxle. While 270 horsepower did not sound like a big number, the true expertise of the NSX became evident in its handling: this car was built to cut up canyon roads like a razor-sharp scalpel. Its all aluminum body and optimal weight distribution made for confidence-inspiring balance that even Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna embraced.
In all, the first-generation NSX sold a total of 8,949 units between model years 1991 and 2005 in North America. About a decade ago, I scooped up a moderately-used 1992 unit in Formula Red with a black leather interior and 80,000 miles on it. I have since added about 40,000 additional trouble-free miles to its odometer. Some people are surprised that I have driven my car that much. After all, relatively few people who bought the NSX did so with the intent of driving it daily. Most folks stored the car away for weekend use under a cover and hooked it up to battery tender. According to production statistics, my NSX is 1 of 421 units that were made of its configuration for 1992.
I recently attended an open house at ScienceofSpeed (SoS) in Chandler, Arizona. ScienceofSpeed has established a foothold in the enthusiast communities for the Acura NSX and the Honda S2000 over the past 20 years as a premier developer of performance parts, a provider of mechanical service, and an overall resource on the ownership experience for some of Honda’s beloved high-revving sports cars.
Tyson and Sean with the 400k+ mile NSX
During the open house, I met a local NSX owner named Sean who has an NSX that looks a lot like mine, aside from the fact that it is sitting on a set of chrome finished SSR wheels. Coincidentally, his car is also one of the 421 cars in Formula Red over black with a five-speed manual from 1992. But Sean’s NSX has one very unique characteristic: it has left mine in the dust as far as mileage goes. The car has over 415,000 miles on it.
The proof’s in the odometer
I caught up with Sean for some brief Q&A and a walkaround of his special car. He purchased it in Sedona, Arizona, about 18 years ago with about 70,000 miles on the odometer and put the wheels into motion with the car as his daily driver. He has kept up on all of his maintenance at ScienceofSpeed. “I’m religious about routine maintenance,” he said. “I’m on point when it comes to every service interval; always taking care of the engine like clockwork.” Like many Honda motors, the C30A engine in the NSX calls for a timing belt and water pump every 60,000 to 90,000 miles but overall, Sean said there have been no major surprises.
Sean was awarded recognition at last October’s annual NSX Club of America meet-up, dubbed “NSXPO.” While his car has a few rock chips and some faded paint, the fact that this 32-year-old supercar has driven to the moon, and is well its way back, is truly remarkable.
We wish Sean a safe journey as he continues to 500,000 miles, and we’ll share an update when he gets there!
