You might be wondering why ClassicCars TV went to the 2025 Electrify Expo. There were cars there—that’s why! Of course, many of them were new EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models from a variety of automakers, but there were also some older models converted to run on electric power.
We started the day by learning about Ford’s electric vehicle offerings, then experienced what its Mustang Mach-E can do on a course. After that, we spoke with Peter Culin, the co-founder and vice president of Drive Electric Arizona, about how the nonprofit organization is educating consumers and trying to help EV owners. The man behind Electrify Expo, CEO and founder BJ Birtwell, told us what EV newcomers and enthusiasts alike can expect to see at the event. We wrapped up our day by interviewing the talented people who built fully electric versions of a Ford F-250 and Jaguar E-Type. If you’re charged up to learn more the Electrify Expo, click the play button below.
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Nineteen seventy-two was a humdinger in Detroit, and no manufacturer felt it more than Ford Motor Company. Over the previous two years, Ford was replete with high-performance engines measuring 302, 351, and 429 cubic inches, but for 1972, Ford Motor Company was left with a 351 four-barrel as its peak engine. Mercury offered one version for the Cougar that was not available anywhere else.
What happened to the 429 Cobra Jet? Discontinued. What about the 429-4V? Ford didn’t even try, going from 360 gross to 206 net horsepower. Big-block horsepower was dead in Dearborn, while Highland Park continued to offer a relatively potent 440 and all four General Motors performance brands could name LS5, HO, W30, and Stage 1 in their rosters.
The performance engines that Ford Motor Company offered for 1972 are interesting. The standard performance 351 was called the 351 Cobra Jet, defined by a “Q” as the fifth character of the VIN. It was a mid-year addition in 1971, a low-compression companion to the standard 351-4V that ended up usurping it as part of the new values imposed upon Detroit by the District of Colombia. For 1972, this engine was rated at 266 net horsepower for the Mustang and 246 for the Torino and Montego (though I can’t say if there’s much, if any, difference between the two).
Then there was the 351 HO, a remnant of the Boss 351 that only appeared between the shock towers of the Mustang. This truly was a glorious engine, on par with big-blocks at the time, but only 398 were built, so little impact was made.
So what about the Cougar?
Interestingly, the Cougar offered two versions of the Q-code 351 four-barrel—something distinct from other products in the FoMoCo portfolio. To a modern mind, asking the question, “Why would Mercury go through the expense of offering two distinct engines that shared 98 percent of the same parts?” seems like an appropriate query, but let’s not forget that the Cougar, while still a pony car, had been moving into the realm of personal luxury. For the Cougar’s target market, the upgrade from the standard 351-2V—the 351 Cobra Jet—may have been a bit too unfettered for their tastes, so Mercury offered a toned-down version called the 351-4V that was only offered with an automatic transmission with a 12-inch converter and “quiet exhaust.” Horsepower was 262, a loss of four.
If you wanted the high-performance 351 Cobra Jet, you had to order the 351 Cobra Jet Performance Group to trigger the engine upgrade and equipment. Ordering the package scored you a low-restriction exhaust system, Competition Suspension, F70 x 14-inch whitewalls, and a 10.25-inch converter for automatic-equipped vehicles.
If you’re interested in knowing how many Cougars were produced with the 351 Cobra Jet, we can provide that answer thanks to Marti Auto Works.
Last weekend, I attended my 25-year high school class reunion in Utah. It was a rewarding experience to reconnect with friends who are now of middle-age—many of whom who now have adult children of their own.
We collectively agreed: Time seems to accelerate as we get older, and we all found it hard to believe that a quarter-century has flown by. Adding insult to injury, a vehicle that was built in 2000 can now wear “historic” license plates here in Arizona. I recently discussed the Honda Insight as one example of a “Class of 2000” car that is now eligible for such a distinction—here’s another.
Featured on AutoHunter is this low-mileage 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6. The car is being sold by a private seller in Madison, Mississippi, and the auction will end Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. PDT.
Finished in menacing black, it’s a perfect symbol of Pontiac’s performance-oriented prowess. After all, the brand’s slogan in 2000 was “Driving Excitement.” From its pop-up headlights and sleek body lines to its aggressive rear spoiler, the car screams Y2K-era Pontiac.
The fourth-generation Firebird was introduced in model-year 1993, with production taking place at General Motors’ Quebec, Canada, plant. The WS6 package added suspension enhancements such as thicker sway bars and higher spring rates for improved handling. So-equipped cars could also be identified by the Ram Air hood, distinctive wheels, unique tailpipes and special badging. The WS6 looked muscular from any angle, and it had the power to back up the stance.
According to the CARFAX report, this Trans Am has been Mississippi-owned since new. It shows only 55,175 miles on the odometer, which comes out to a scant 2,200 miles per year. The car’s clean inside-and-out look makes that mileage believable. The listing includes a video with a start-up and engine bay overview.
Underneath the bulging hood lives a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 mated to a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip rear end. When new, the powertrain was rated at 320 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque. One of my favorite magazine advertisements for the Trans Am said, “To a bug, it’s a 320-horsepower blender.” Sounds about right!
The WS6 made its place in automotive history and has become a sought-after classic. And finding one nowadays that remains unmodified—let alone in a handsome black-on-black color combination—is a rare feat. It also has a 12-disc CD changer for all your 2000-era music like Savage Garden and Matchbox 20. Don’t miss the chance to pick up a piece of history.
Imagine cruising down the open road in a fully restored 1966 Corvette Sting Ray convertible—wind in your hair, the roar of a 427 big-block V8 under the hood, and every eye on you. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s your chance to win one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever built, thanks to the Classic Corvette Dream Giveaway. With its rare low mileage, award-winning restoration, and head-turning performance, this Sting Ray could soon be parked in your garage—all while your entry supports a great cause. Click here to enter now!
This 1966 Corvette Sting Ray convertible is a three-time NCRS Top Flight award winner, recognized for its exceptional authenticity and quality of restoration. It has only 19,607 original miles on the odometer, making it one of the lowest-mileage examples in the country. Every inch of this car has been restored to concours-level detail, from the flawless paint and chrome to the precision-tuned mechanics under the hood.
At the heart of this Corvette is the iconic 427 cubic-inch big-block V-8 engine, factory rated at 425 horsepower. It features high-compression internals, a four-barrel carburetor, mechanical lifters, and delivers raw, classic American power. The car is equipped with a four-speed Muncie manual transmission, making it a purist’s dream. Side-exit exhaust pipes add to the performance sound and the aggressive styling. A factory-correct color-matched auxiliary hardtop comes included, complementing its road-ready convertible form.
This Sting Ray isn’t just a showpiece—it’s built to be driven and admired. With its sharp lines, hidden headlights, and signature Corvette details, it turns heads wherever it goes. It represents the pinnacle of mid-60s American sports car design and engineering.
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As a car enthusiast, the first thing you probably think of when you see an attractive vehicle is how nice it would be to drive for fun or use on date night. You might be doing that right now because you laid eyes on our Pick of the Day, a 1928 Chevrolet Series AB National woodie wagon posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in South Dakota. But if you’re in a certain industry, you might also envision how great it would be for your business.
Introduced in 1928 as a replacement for the Series AA Capitol, the Chevrolet Series AB National was built on a longer 107-inch wheelbase and equipped with new hardware. According to GM Heritage Center archive materials, under the hood, that included new “invar strut” pistons, mushroom valve tappets, and a steel engine enclosure; new ball-bearing worm-and-gear steering, non-locking four-wheel brakes, and semi-elliptic shock absorber springs were also on the list of equipment.
The restored ’28 you see here has a different kind of hardware . . . or is that hardwood? The selling dealer states it has a “real wood coachbuilt body,” which nicely complements the beige cowl and hood, and the matching disc-style wheels.
Inside, all three rows of seats are upholstered in pleated black vinyl and covered by a ceiling made of wood slats that match the exterior.
Behind the tall radiator is a 35-horsepower 171ci OHV I4 that transmits its output through a three-speed manual gearbox and the rear wheels.
This woodie wagon looks like it was made for taking the family out for a leisurely drive or the grandkids to the local ice cream shop, but it could also be a great business vehicle. Think of how charming this would be as a shuttle at your vineyard, bed-and-breakfast, or wedding venue.
Statistically, the idea of a 1-of-1 car is cool. Outside of that, a one-off loses a certain amount of appeal because it will probably not be seen by the majority of car enthusiasts—in person, at least. Last November, we shared the news that Rolls-Royce made an extremely special Phantom Extended to honor the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film “Goldfinger.” Instead of being locked in a warehouse somewhere for its value to appreciate or parked in a mansion’s giant living room, the Phantom Goldfinger was put on display at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy.
Every car manufacturer has customers, but when it comes to ultra-high-end companies such as Rolls-Royce, the people who buy its cars (particularly the special or unusual ones) become ambassadors of the brand. In fact, certain automakers require you to show up to some of their events with one (or more) of the cars you purchased if you want to obtain a build slot for one of their halo cars. The 007 fan who commissioned the Phantom Goldfinger, which is covered and packed with references to the 1964 movie, agreed to showcase it as part of Rolls-Royce’s celebration of 100 years of the Phantom.
The Phantom Goldfinger had some very special company on the Grand Hotel’s Mosaic Lawn by Lake Como. Rolls-Royce started the festivities with an opening parade that included a Phantom V, which is also rare (although much more common that the Goldfinger): Rolls-Royce built only 832 fifth-generation Phantoms. It also brought the car that inspired the Phantom Goldfinger: the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville that the villain Auric Goldfinger owned.
Rolls-Royce didn’t state if the Phantom Goldfinger’s owner drove it or had a chauffeur do it for him or her. The photos from the event don’t show anyone in a bowler hat or any headless statues, so we can make a highly educated guess . . .
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is proud to sponsor the Mustang Club of America (MCA), the largest gathering of Mustang lovers on the planet. Let’s just say Barrett-Jackson’s love for Mustangs isn’t just deep … it’s V8-rumbling, tire-squealing, pony-powered passion!
Back in 2006 at the Scottsdale Auction, Ford roared onto the stage with a showstopper – the very first 2007 Shelby GT500, VIN 001. The hammer dropped on a bid of $600,000, with 100% of the hammer price benefiting the Carroll Shelby Foundation. That set a high-octane precedent for future charity sales and began a powerful tradition at Barrett-Jackson: using the thrill of the auction block to drive real impact for those in need.
Buster Posey’s 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition
Shortly after the special sale, the auction company joined forces with Ford and Shelby American to unleash something truly special: the 2008 Limited Edition Barrett-Jackson Mustang Shelby GT. Dressed in Barrett-Jackson’s signature black and red, only 100 of these head-turning coupes and convertibles were built. Sold exclusively through Arizona Ford dealers, this rare stallion was a bold tribute to performance, style and the energy of the auction block.
1969 Mustang Boss 429
Over the years, Barrett-Jackson has become a Mustang lover’s dream – it’s the place to enjoy a Hot Lap in the new Dark Horse, see a special VIN 001 Mustang raise funds for charity, experience the newest Mustangs revealed by Ford and Shelby American, and witness thousands of incredible pony cars galloping across the stage. Among the showstoppers? MLB great Buster Posey’s 1967 Mustang Eleanor Tribute that set a world auction record at the 2022 Scottsdale Auction, selling for a cool $550,000. The following year, a stunning 1969 Mustang Boss 429 flexed its muscle and sold for $605,000. And more recently, at the 2025 Palm Beach Auction, a custom ’69 Mustang with country music star roots (it was once owned by Keith Urban) cranked up the excitement and sold for $176,000.
1969 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback formerly owned by Keith Urban
Barrett-Jackson’s enduring connection to the Mustang legacy is more than a shared history – it’s a celebration of American performance, heritage and heart. As its partnership with the Mustang Club of America continues to grow, Barrett-Jackson looks forward to creating more unforgettable moments, from VIN 001 charity cars to limited-edition builds and star-powered classics, shared with passionate Mustang enthusiasts everywhere.
Featured on AutoHunter is this 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, which is powered by an L48 350ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual gearbox, both of which are reportedly numbers-matching. Finished in Dark Red over a tan leather interior, this C3 is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with service records and a clear title.
The curvaceous fiberglass bodywork is covered in Dark Red paint. Exterior features include body-color urethane bumpers, pop-up headlights, body-color T-tops, tinted windows, door edge guards, chrome rocker panel trim, a flip-up fuel door, and dual exhaust outlets.
Every classic Vette looks great in Rally wheels and this ’77, with its 15-inch Rally wheels and 255/30 Goodyear Eagle GT II raised-white-letter tires, is no exception.
The cockpit is equipped with tan leather bucket seats, surrounded by conveniences such as power locks and windows, power steering, tilt and telescoping steering column, air conditioning, and Kenwood AM/FM/SiriusXM head unit with Bluetooth.
Instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and voltage. The odometer shows 63,934 miles, but the title for this vehicle indicates it’s mileage-exempt.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching, four-barrel L48 350ci V8, which came from the factory with 8.5:1 compression, and180 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The numbers-matching wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission sends the engine’s output to the 3.36:1 rear end.
Four-wheel power disc brakes and a four-wheel independent suspension prevent this version of “America’s Sports Car” from getting turned into a compact in the worst way possible.
Are you all revved up for this 1977 Chevrolet Corvette? Then get moving and place a bid on it. The auction ends on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (PDT).
Sticking with the Italian theme I will begin next week, I did some scrounging around on ClassicCars.com and found this little gem to use as my Pick of the Day, a Fiat Dino Coupe located at a dealer in Newport Beach, California.
The Fiat Dino is interesting and often misunderstood in the world of collector cars. They are also often messed with and frequently wear Ferrari badges on every possible surface. Whenever I see this, I cringe, as the Fiat Dino is a great GT car of its own accord.
Fiat Dino road cars came to be when Ferrari needed to homologate a V6 engine for their Formula 2 racing cars. In 1965 the FIA created new rules for the 1967 season that stated F2 engines would be required to have no more than six cylinders and had to be derived from a production engine used in a road car homologated in the GT class. In addition, the manufacturer had to produce at least 500 examples of said road cars powered by this engine within 12 months. Being a small manufacturer, Ferrari did not possess the production capacity to build this many engines or road cars. To solve this problem, Ferrari made an agreement with Fiat to produce the 500 engines needed for the homologation that they would then install in a yet-to-be-designed GT car.
These Dino V6 engines were based on the racing engine designed by Vittorio Jano and then modified for road use by Aurelio Lampredi, who not only designed several four-cylinder Ferrari racing engines but is also responsible for the Fiat 124 Spider engine. According to Lampredi, “Things didn’t work out exactly as Ferrari had foreseen.” Enzo Ferrari had counted on building the engines at Maranello, but Fiat insisted on taking control of production to avoid any engine supply slowdowns. The result is that the Fiat-built Dino V6 ended was installed in two very different vehicles: the Fiat Dino, a front-engine Grand Tourer assembled in Turin by Fiat, and Ferrari’s first production mid-engine sports car, built in Maranello – the Dino.
While the Fiat Dino Spider was designed by Pininfarina, the coupe was designed by Bertone. Not only that, but the Fiat coupe designers were none other than the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini.
The seller describes this 1967 Fiat Dino coupe as a solid, “no stories” Fiat of the 1960s. The car is said to have received a $30,000 service last year by a local specialist shop, during which they rebuilt the Weber carbs, did a full tune (including valve adjustment), installed new mufflers, a new interior and window motors.
The seller goes on to say that a local Fiat specialist shop just inspected the vehicle and was surprised that parts usually missing or corroded are all intact, solid and tidy.
In addition, this car has all the correct trim and badging a Fiat Dino is supposed to have (there’s not a single Ferrari badge in sight).
I have personally owned a Fiat Dino coupe and can honestly say it’s a great car for driving on vintage tours and is certainly something you don’t see every day. The model is powered by a true Ferrari engine and the exhaust note is one of the best I have ever heard on a road car. Being a V6 that sports cam chains rather than belts, it is also the least expensive Ferrari engine to deal with and service.
If you are looking for a true, storied, great-driving Italian GT car with impressive design and development history, but are also on a budget, then this Fiat Dino coupe, with an asking price of $59,800, is just the ticket.
In North America, we tend to look at V8s as a traditional configuration, but that’s not true with the rest of the world. In Italy, four-cylinders have been the standard, with sixes reserved for the more upscale mainstream cars. Our Pick of the Day is one of those vehicles, but it has the additional twist of coachbuilt design. This 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Zagato is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in the Netherlands.
When we think of Alfa Romeos from the 1960s, the one that pops up in people’s minds is the one Dustin Hoffman made famous in The Graduate. That car was sold as the Spider (a.k.a. Duetto), though it was based on the popular Giulia sedan and the Giulia Sprint GT (and variants). Twin-cam inline-fours hooked up to four- and five-speed manuals backed this series.
The 2600, on the other hand, was a fancier Italian, a flagship of sorts that was produced from 1962-68. It was available in several different configurations that, like the Giulia and many other mainstream Italian cars, may not have appeared related to each other. All mainstream 2600s were facelifted versions of their predecessor (the 2000), but the 2600 featured an engine upgrade that included two extra cylinders. In European terms, it would be considered an Executive car though, to American sensibilities it would be a tidy mid-sizer or even smaller.
Powering the 2600 was a 2,584cc DOHC straight-six with a pair of Solex carburetors and 8.5:1 compression. With 130 horsepower, this engine powered the Berlina (sedan). You would not be wrong in thinking this would have been the bread-and-butter model, but production was only 2,038 cars out of 11,451. There was also a contemporary de Luxe version by OSI but only 54 were built.
The 2600 Spider looked like a larger version of the Giulietta Spider though with a more imposing front end featuring driving lights almost equal in size to the headlights. It featured an upgraded engine featuring three Solex carburetors and 9.0:1 compression for 15 more horses. This engine was also used in the 2600 Sprint coupe, which was designed by Bertone. Interestingly, this was the biggest seller at 6,999 units.
A special version of this car designed by Zagato was unveiled at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show. Bucking the usual Zagato habit of using steel instead of aluminum, this special 2600 Sprint featured styling in the usual Zagato idiom including show-car looks and a more aerodynamic silhouette. Only 105 were built through 1968.
This 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Zagato was originally built for a customer in Switzerland, though it has been with its current owner since 2007. The numbers-matching engine has recently been rebuilt, and the four-disc braking system has been “renewed” to ensure better stopping power. “This is no ordinary vehicle; it is a dynamic work of art that refuses to hide behind the silent walls of a museum and instead dazzles on the catwalk of the streets as an extremely rare and coveted phenomenon,” says the seller.
Cutting-edge engineering and design are something that the Italians have done well, though it often features a prancing horse or a trident. Here we have something different, something that will get people asking you questions while others will simply nod with envy. For $225,000 OBO (a hair over a quarter of a million dollars), you can own one of the most darling of Alfas with style that could only come from Zagato.
