Did you love the looks of the 1980 Mercedes-Benz G 280 GE that we selected as our Pick of the Day back in February yet wished it had more modern technology? Well, we have great news: the Mercedes-Benz Stronger Than the 1980s Edition G-Wagen combines that cool retro style with the power and conveniences of today’s G 550 model.
If you’re thinking the vehicle you see here looks an awful lot like the G 280 SE that we highlighted, there’s a reason for that: Mercedes based the looks of the Stronger Than the 1980s Edition on the 280 SE. In fact, the Agave Green on our Pick of the Day is one of the throwback colors Mercedes offers on its heritage-inspired rig, albeit it’s now a shade from the Manufaktur line; the other colors are Cream (a color popular with people in the ’80s who drove their G-Classes in the city) and Manufaktur Colorado Beige. Keeping with the retro theme, Mercedes used Manufaktur Night Black Magno to black out the front fascia, grille, brush guard, bumpers, side sills, wheel arch flares, and mirror caps. The Manufaktur Logo Package adds black door handles with an embossed “G” logo. A set of silver 18-inch alloy wheels break up the two-tone look.
Other visual references to the era of Reagan and Thatcher include the old-school Mercedes badge on the hood and the “Mercedes-Benz” lettering on the rear door, which carries a spare tire with an edition-specific cover. Functional upgrades include mud flaps and all-terrain tires; models finished in Manufaktur Agave Green paint also come equipped with a roof rack.
Inside, the Stronger Than the 1980s Edition has black leather seats with checkerboard fabric inserts, as well as explicit branding on the passenger-side grab handle. The Schöckl mountain near Graz, Austria, where G-Classes have been tested and validated off-road since 1979, earns recognition in the form of the topography displayed on the front door sill panels and a “Schöckl Proved” badge at the base of the B-pillar.
The “1 of 460” badge on the center console not only pays homage to the first G-Class model series, W460, but it also indicates how many Stronger Than the 1980s Editions Mercedes will be built for the world market. Units from the U.S. allotment are scheduled to arrive in dealerships sometime later this year. There’s no official word on pricing yet, but we have a hunch the MSRP won’t be from the 1980s.
In the United States, we have a reasonable expectation of privacy. That means you can’t escape an influencer’s camera lens while in public, but you can live in your residence and let it all hang out to your heart’s content.
So, what about when you’re driving in public? A court case in Georgia may clarify what your expectations should be.
(Image courtesy of General Motors)
Currently, you can drive a modern General Motors vehicle and, while you accumulate miles, the vehicle’s computer is accumulating driving data that can be sold to another company. GM’s position is that “driving a vehicle—which necessarily involves conduct that takes place on public roads—cannot form the basis for any privacy-based claim” because “a public place is not an intrusion upon one’s privacy.”
However, the plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim they had a “reasonable expectation of privacy” regarding their driving behavior, and that GM violated the Federal Wiretap Act, the Stored Communications Act, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Nonetheless, GM counters that “roadways are public, and these behaviors are observed by all.”
That’s definitely true and, as a result, we have had to rely on law enforcement to bear witness to infractions, with the opportunity to face our accuser. That’s been one argument against red-light or speed cameras, though laws will depend on the state—some have banned automated cameras, while others limit where the cameras can be used (for example, in Scottsdale, Arizona, cameras are allowed on municipal roads but not on state highways).
General Motors claims, “Driving data includes vehicle location, driving routes, braking events, and speed, all of which occur on ‘public thoroughfares,’” and then cites a 2015 case where, according to Motor1.com, the courts ruled that a person being surveilled by a drone did not have his/her privacy violated because the person was in public.
LexisNexis and Verisk are co-defendants in this case because GM sold them the data. Of course, they too are requesting the case be dismissed. “Plaintiffs allege that Driving Data was collected from their vehicles as they drove on public roadways,” the pair said in their filing. “Courts consistently hold there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in driving activity on public roads.”
Considering your car logs everything between Point A and Point B, and the manufacturer may give data to an organization that you may or may not deem nefarious (read: your insurance company), can you expect your rates to increase based on charges that you don’t know about and cannot fight?
Like the Luddites discovered over 200 years ago, the nature of technology will challenge our belief systems, but everything should settle appropriately.
I’ll start this off by stating that I am a bit biased towards Mercedes-Benz roadsters. I have owned a number of these cars over the years and feel like every single generation of the Mercedes SL is a top-of-class roadster GT in its category. Every single one, without exception, offers capable performance for the era, attractive styling, best-in-the-world build quality and – most importantly – is enjoyable to drive. Keep in mind that all Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters are GT cars and not really sports cars, but that being said, they are some of the world’s best cars to take on a vintage car rally, especially if you want classic style combined with utter reliability.
Of all the Mercedes SL roadsters, my favorites are the W113 models built between 1963 and 1971, named the 230/250/280SL. The reason? They offer classic 1960s Mercedes styling, are still light and sporting, and are extremely well-crafted and reliable.
Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these amazing cars, a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL. The auction ends on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
The seller describes this car as being powered by an M130 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It is painted in Silver Mist with a color-matched removable hardtop over a black MB-Tex interior. The car is offered by the seller with the hardtop stand, spare parts and a clear title.
Among the highlights of this specific 280SL is that it was the recipient of a body-on restoration. Being a unibody car, that is the only way you can restore any 280SL. The seller also points out that it’s from a long-term private collection.
The exterior of this 280SL appears quite nice in the provided photos. The Silver Mist paint looks to be in good condition, as does all the brightwork. I’m impressed that the owner has replaced the U.S.-spec headlights with the much cooler-looking European ones. (The original U.S.-spec headlights are included in the sale.)
The interior is in black MB-Tex. Before you get all fussy and say you prefer leather, you should know that correct MB-Tex is some of the finest vinyl ever put in a car. It wears forever, is nice-looking, requires little special care and is comfortable to sit in. While sitting in that comfy driver’s seat, it’s easy to see why a 280SL represents classic German elegance at its best as you check out the full instrumentation behind the big steering wheel, which looks even more impressive at night when lit up.
This 280SL also features a dealer-installed factory under-dash air-conditioning unit – a somewhat rare amenity for these cars that makes them much nicer to drive on a hot day. A humorous note in the car’s description: The seller states an imperfection is that the factory Becker Europa radio has a delay after being turned on before it plays. In fact, this is not a problem – it’s how the Becker Europa works; it needs to warm up after being turned on.
Under the hood of this 280SL is the correct Mercedes M130 fuel-injected 2.8-liter SOHC inline-six that has 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque. These engines are tremendous and can last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Yes, they do require service, but a nice 280SL – as this one appears to be – is one of the easiest-to-own classic European cars. And the fact it is equipped with a 4-speed manual makes it all the more fun to drive.
When the first generation of the W113 roadsters was launched, Road & Track magazine closed off their review by stating it was “very near the ideal of a fast, effortless GT car.” In the review by the same magazine of the 280SL, they wrote, “For those who value engineering fitness and high-quality construction, it’s alone in the field.”
If all this is intriguing to you, act fast and place a bid – the auction for this 1969 280SL ends on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
In the early days of station wagons, they were associated with prestige and wealth. They could be found in both two- and four-door configurations but, when station wagons began being offered for the commercial trades, they tended to be two-doors. By the late 1950s, two-door wagons were being phased out, with Chevrolet last offering a full-size two-door wagon in 1959. However, Chevrolet brought back the two-door station wagon when the Chevelle was introduced for 1964. One of those interesting vehicles is our Pick of the Day. This 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 two-door wagon is listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Washington, Michigan.
When the 1964 Chevelle was introduced, there were several trim levels: Chevelle 300, Malibu, and Malibu SS. “New style, new size, new spirit, new car. That’s Chevelle,” read the brochure. This was Chevrolet’s first mid-size car, built on what became known as the A-body platform. The Chevelle 300 was available as two- and four-door sedans, and two- and four-door wagons. A two-door Sport Coupe (hardtop) and convertible were two other body styles, but they were reserved for the Malibu and Malibu SS. As the most austere version of the Chevelle, the Chevelle 300 happened to appeal to the more frugal Chevrolet customers, as evidenced by all body styles having six-cylinders installed at a higher rate than V8s.
Available engines started with the High Thrift 194 inline-six, but a Turbo-Thrift 230 was available. For V8s, the entry-level Turbo-Fire 283 with 195 horsepower was a start, with a four-barrel upgrade being available. Sometime during the spring of 1964, a 327 four-barrel offering 250 or 300 horsepower was introduced. A Corvette 327 with 365 was teased but never made production.
The two-door wagon was produced through 1965 and then put to rest. What set it apart from four-door Chevelle wagons was the B-pillar, which featured a slant that matched the C-pillar and gave an impression of sleekness and motion missing from the four-door wagon. Though never a big seller (2,710 in 1964, 1,668 in 1965), it captured the hot-rodding community’s eye decades ago thanks to its quasi-Nomad looks and mechanical potential (after all, it is a Chevrolet).
This 1964 Chevelle 300 two-door wagon has the VIN prefix of 5415, signifying it was originally one of 1,101 originally built with a V8. No idea what was powering it originally, but today it’s been transformed with a 383 stroker paired with a TH400 automatic with shift kit. Features include cowl-induction hood, aluminum intake, headers and dual exhausts, MSD ignition, electric cooling fan, chrome accessories, American Racing aluminum mags, power disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, and more. Inside, you’ll find front buckets, floor-mounted B&M shifter, power steering with chrome column, three-spoke wooden steering wheel, Dakota Digital instrumentation, and Retro radio, among other items.
After the demise of the 1957 Nomad, Bow Tie fans had to wait until 1964 for a stylish wagon, though this one was dressed down instead of dressed up. However, in its current incarnation, the builder dolled it up, and we are only too happy to present it for its coming-out party—tickets are $49,990.
The hills were alive with the sound of exhaust notes – over 1,000 of them, to be exact. The Concours in the Hills took place on Saturday, April 19, in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and continued its longstanding tradition of bringing together collector cars for a charitable cause. Since 2018, the concours has raised about $2 million for Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
The event has become one of the region’s favorite and best-attended annual automotive attractions in the state. Event founder Peter Volny answered a few questions for me about this year’s program, which we’ll get to later in the story. For now, I’d like to show you a handful of cars that stood out to me on the show field.
1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Manufactured between 1953 and 1956 in Detroit, the Caribbean was a full-sized luxury car with sporty aspirations. Some of its defining characteristics were a hood scoop, radiused rear wheels, and standard continental kit. A 1953 convertible listed at $5,210 when new.
1966 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop The fourth-generation Impala was built between 1965 and 1970 on the General Motors B-body platform. For 1966, the car could be identified by its revised grille and horizontal taillights. The Impala was a strong seller when new, and it was offered in convertible, sedan, hardtop and station wagon variants.
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera As part of the “996” generation, the 1999 Carrera was significant because it marked the introduction of a water-cooled engine instead of the previously air-cooled engine. Design-wise, it carried forward the iconic 911 silhouette, although the windshield was more raked and the wheelbase was lengthened.
2001 Audi RS4 Avant Powered by a Cosworth-developed 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6, the RS4 Avant is rare in the United States because it was not originally sold in this market (only sedans were brought stateside). The car fits the definition of a “sleeper” thanks to its powerful drivetrain combined with ample cargo capacity.
2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Speaking of power, the Viper takes the cake with its massive 8.3-liter V10 that was rated at 500 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque. The SRT-10 had stiff structure, a refined suspension and a responsive driving experience. “Brutal” and “unforgiving” are often used to describe it.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide The British-built Rapide was Aston Martin’s first foray in the four-door sedan market, and the car competed with the Porsche Panamera and the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Despite its passenger-friendly intentions, the Rapide still looked the part of a coupe with a sleek silhouette.
2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo Maserati’s convertible supercar was built in Italy and came with a mid-mounted 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 mated to a TREMEC eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The “Cielo” name came from the Italian word for “sky,” and the retractable roof couple open or close in 12 seconds.
2024 Lotus Emira Lotus has pledged to shift focus to electric vehicles in the coming years, so some enthusiasts see this as the last internal combustion car the company will produce (and also the last manual transmission). The Emira “1st Edition” on display had a 400-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with an Edelbrock supercharger.
Interested in learning more about the concours? See below for my Q&A with Peter:
What set this year’s event apart from prior events? This year, we were thrilled to feature a large number of new cars that haven’t been part of any previous shows. The race car section, one of my personal favorites, expanded and included some truly iconic, award-winning vehicles. Additionally, the Limited-Edition Exotics Section grew, showcasing some incredibly valuable cars from private collections—vehicles you simply won’t see driving around. There were about eight helicopters, including military and civilian models, such as a Blackhawk and the new MCSO Bell 429. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office also brought their SWAT and Bomb Disposal vehicles, and I was especially excited about the K9 unit, which is always a hit with the crowd.
Did the award categories change from the five that were given out last year? The trophies were awarded for Best Import, Best Domestic, Best Race Car, Best Car Club Display, Best Off-Road 4×4 and Best of Show. After reviewing the entries, I can confidently say that the competition was fierce across all categories.
Now that the event is beyond its 10th year, what is your vision for how it will evolve over the next 10? Looking ahead, it’s hard to say exactly what the future holds. When I first envisioned this event, I thought it would be a small gathering of about a hundred cars with a handful of spectators. About four or five years in, Rus Lack, the show’s architect, walked me around the park and predicted we’d have 1,000 cars. At the time, I thought he was crazy — but he was right. Now, we fill the entire park, and we’ve reached the point where we have to turn away both cars and sponsors, which presents its own challenges. This year, we’re expanding onto Saguaro Boulevard, which borders the park. The town has even offered to close off Avenue of the Fountains, which could give us room for hundreds more, but we’re weighing the pros and cons. I’d love to hear feedback from the community. Equally important is the remarkable amount of money raised for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now exceeds $2 million, benefiting the Oncology and Cardiac departments.
What kinds of measures has the town of Fountain Hills taken to help support and accommodate the event? The town has been incredibly supportive, and the staff has been fantastic to work with. My wife, Linda, and I have called Fountain Hills home since 2004, and we absolutely love it here. I hope the show has brought positive attention to the town. From the mayor and council to the entire staff, everyone has been willing to help with even my more ambitious requests.
If you could give any advice to a young car enthusiast who wants to someday own one of the “dream cars” at the Concours, what would it be? Having immigrated to the U.S. from Australia, with stops in Canada and England along the way, I’ve experienced firsthand how incredible this country is. To succeed here, all it takes is hard work, and this show is proof of that. When I first started, I didn’t have a clue about putting on a show like this, but my passion for cars drove me to give it a try. I’ve put in a lot of effort, but the rewards have been well worth it. My advice to young enthusiasts is simple: work hard, and you’ll be gratified at the rewards to come. There’s very little traffic on that extra mile, and we look forward to welcoming you soon, hopefully with your own set of wheels on display.
Many thanks, Peter, and to all who helped support the show and its charitable cause!
Stay tuned to upcoming news and announcements related to the Concours in the Hills via the website.
The Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction starts this week. This event is filled with great cars, vintage Automobilia, exciting Thrill Rides and more. The auction runs from Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Pre-auction fun starts today, Wednesday, April 23, with Bidder Preview Day and the Opening Night Party. If you can’t make it to Palm Beach, you can watch the auction on the Barrett-Jackson Livestream, FYI and HISTORY Channel.
EVENT AND TV SCHEDULE(all times are EDT)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Bidder Preview Day Auction Site at the South Florida Fairgrounds (For credentialed guests age 18+ only) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Opening Night Party Auction Arena at the South Florida Fairgrounds (By invitation only) 7 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Gates, Food Courts, Sponsor Displays Open Auction Site at the South Florida Fairgrounds 8 a.m. to Auction Close
Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge Online at Promo.BarrettJacksonFantasyBid.com 8 a.m. to Auction Close
In 1958, Chevrolet updated its model names, using proper names across the board. The replacement for the 150 was the Delray, a name that was formerly used on a fancy 210. The latter model became the Biscayne. Move up one and you’d have the Bel Air, which had existed for several years already. And a special-edition Bel Air—a name that would eventually become a million-seller—was the Impala. Go-fast types eschewed the style of the Impala and gravitated to the Delray, then added a fuel-injected 283 or the new big-block 348. This 1958 Chevrolet Delray two-door sedan listed on AutoHunter wears this attitude well. It’s powered by a rebuilt Super Turbo-Thrust 348 big-block backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in black over a black/teal/white vinyl and cloth interior, this Bow Tie comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
The original Silver Blue and Snowcrest White paint combination has been replaced by monotone black. Other exterior features include dual chrome side mirrors and chrome side trim. A set of 15-inch Cragar S/S wheels is wrapped in 215/75 Provider Entrada radials.
Vinyl and cloth seats in black/teal/white decorate the interior. Other interior features include a split-bench front seat, floor-mounted transmission shifter, lockable glove box, black steering wheel, and aftermarket stereo with AM/FM and cassette player.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer with gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel. Auxiliary gauges include a column-mounted tachometer and a cluster for oil pressure, temperature, and amperage mounted underneath the dashboard. The odometer currently reads 64,243, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The 348 was available in many states of tune, with this one being a Super Turbo-Thrust V8 with 280 horsepower thanks to three two-barrel carburetors and 9.5:1 compression. Backing the big-block is a four-speed Muncie manual transmission. The generator has been converted to an alternator, and a dual master cylinder has been installed.
The undercarriage features upgraded power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system with Thrush mufflers.
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan is a nice way to cruise in vintage style, as it features several upgrades that make going to a show (or looking for a potential victim) much more safe and reliable. Get on the ball, though, as the auction for this 1950s Bow Tie ends on Monday, April 28, 2025, at noon (PDT).
Station wagons are a relatively rare sight in the United States these days, so they have a certain unusual charm to them. Whatever you or various manufacturers want to call them (estate wagons, Avants, Tourings), they have more cargo room than sedans, yet they’re not crossovers or SUVs. Wagons are somewhere in the middle, but they’re not lost—people who like longroofs know exactly where to find them. Some wagon enthusiasts can make them look even cooler than they already are. Our Pick of the Day, a modified 1994 BMW 540i Touring posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Michigan, is proof of that.
According to the BMW Group Classic Product Catalog, “The third generation of the BMW 5 Series (E34) was officially presented in January 1988 and the engineering and visual appearance was closely related to the BMW 7 Series (E 32).” Three years later, BMW started offering a Touring wagon model—a first for the 5 Series. The 4.0-liter V8-powered 540i Touring joined the lineup in 1993 and could reach 62 mph in 6.4 seconds and top out at 155 mph. Out of the more than 1,300,000 E34s delivered, only about 2,400 540i Touring models were sold.
This 1994 wagon was one of those 2,400. It still has an M60B40 4.0-liter V8 under the hood but, at some point within the last 157,227 kilometers (97,696 miles), changes were made: the engine is currently connected to a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox, and a set of Megan Racing coilovers drop this wagon right above its deep-dish 18-inch Speedline wheels and low-profile rubber.
Despite the number on the odometer, the Alpine White paint appears to be in great shape. The same goes for the Marine Blue leather in the cabin, which offers amenities such as an AM/FM/cassette radio, dual-zone climate control, glossy wood trim, and a fold-down second row with dedicated HVAC vents.
Someone else’s mods have an inherent riskiness to them, but whoever altered this BMW wagon did a great job. You can show your gratitude by making it your next car for $29,900 – then show people out on the road how cool wagons can be.
Getting a vehicle that you’ve had your eye on always feels great. You can share that feeling of joy with your family and friends every time you go somewhere with them in it. If you place the winning bidding on any of the six vehicles below at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction taking place April 24-26, you’ll put a smile on the faces of people in need around the country.
There’s no such thing as a new Dodge Viper these days, but this ’94 RT/10 is impressively close. Bob Pforte, a dealer in Marianna, Florida, originally purchased this Viper Black RT/10 roadster for his private collection, where it remained until he recently decided to auction it off. Despite the allure of its 8.0-liter V10’s 400 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, Pforte refrained from sliding into the Quartz gray leather interior and racking up miles in this car, which only shows 222 on the odometer. He also made sure to keep this Viper’s original window sticker and its removable soft top, removable rear window, zip-up vinyl side windows, and tonneau cover, which come with purchase. Whatever that price ends up being, the entire amount will go to the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, which provides financial and other forms of assistance to the families of troopers who have lost their lives or suffered life-threatening injuries in the line of duty. Your chance to win this Viper and help out a worthy cause will come on Thursday, April 24.
Three-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductee Dwyane Wade collaborated with RealTruck to create this rig. It has a lot of the upgrades you’d expect to see on a custom pickup, such as a six-inch lift, underbody lighting, fender flares, and 37-inch tires. This is the “Champions Edition,” so the gold accents on the grille and mirrors caps, and the gold wheels should come as no surprise. The same goes for all of the visual connections to Wade, which range from a list of his major accomplishments on the sides of the bed, the center caps commemorating the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the headrests embroidered with his autograph, and his signature displayed in the Rolls-Royce Starlight Headliner-style ceiling lighting. Wade’s influence doesn’t stop there: The money generated after this truck is opened up to bidding on Friday, April 25, will benefit Social Change Fund United, which promotes “equity in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation for under resourced communities.”
It’ll be hard for people to take their eyes off this Superformance MKIII when it’s bidding time on Friday, April 25. Just look at that musculature and those curves. They look great covered in Monza Red, which is all the more noticeable thanks to the the contrasting dark silver stripes, black accents, and black wheels. Those sides pipes? They’re connected to a Ford Performance 5.0-liter Dark Horse Coyote V8, which is hooked up to a TREMEC TKX five-speed manual gearbox. The staff of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and the people they help will probably being watching even more closely; the entire hammer price for this raucous roadster will help Breakthrough T1D strive “to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.”
Super Bowl XL champion and 2001 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Jerome “the Bus” Bettis got his hands on the first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a 3LZ convertible. What a catch (pun intended)! The black-over-black C8 Corvette’s angles and curves conceal a 5.5-liter DOHC V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft that helps the LT6 pump out 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The Z07 Performance Package makes this Vette even more athletic with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the Z07 suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires, which are wrapped around lightweight carbon fiber wheels. All the proceeds from the sale of this incredible Corvette on Friday, April 25, will go to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation. Founded in 1997, the organization aims to offer opportunities and resources to inner-city youth so they can become healthy, confident, and productive members of society.
If you missed your chance to get a 2009 Corvette ZR1 when it came out, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26. That’s when you can outbid everyone else and win this 3,800-mile C6 super-Vette powered by the LS9 supercharged 6.2-liter V8, which delivers 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. You won’t be the only one who wins, though. Hannah’s Home of South Florida will receive all of the hammer price, which will fund the center’s mission to help “homeless, single, pregnant women and their babies overcome adversity, find hope, and learn to live victoriously.”
In politics, a dark horse candidate is a person with whom most voters aren’t familiar that rises to prominence. The Mustang Dark Horse never had a problem being recognized. People knew it was a Mustang with a 500-horsepower V8 under the hood, Brembo brakes, and unique chassis tuning. And now you know that the Dark Horse with VIN 001 will be going to the highest bidder on Saturday, April 26. How much will it sell for? That remains to be seen, but there’s no doubt that all of it will go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which helps “America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.”
There have been many car models that have had special- or limited-edition versions. Sometimes they’re just a regular variation adding value; other times, they command a price premium due to features and rarity. Below you can find four examples of special-edition cars listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you tell us what they are?
Write your answers in the Comments section below. Be sure to give us the model year, make, model, and info on the special-edition status. If you need a hint, just click on an image.
