Today’s Pick of the Day is a 1976 AMC Gremlin. If you have spent a lot of time around the classic car concours and show circuit, you have probably heard of the infamous Concours d’Lemons. This event is the brainchild of my friend Alan Galbraith, and he describes it as “the concours of misfit cars.” Basically, if you have nowhere else to go to show your car because it is thought of as a lemon, a car that is derided by just about everyone, or is a horrible example of an otherwise good car, then Concours d’Lemons is for you. This is one of the most fun events I have ever attended; both spectators and participants have a great time. There are numerous Lemons Concours events in North America, with the largest being held in conjunction with the Amelia Island Concours and during Monterey Car Week, which happens the day before the Pebble Beach Concours.

With that in mind, my Pick of the Day is a car that not only would be automatically accepted at any Lemons event, but one that also would also be in contention for the coveted Worst of Show award. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Cleveland.

The AMC Gremlin was a subcompact car designed to compete with the new small cars coming from Europe and Japan. Rumor had it that both Ford and GM were developing new small cars for the segment, and AMC needed something to compete. According to legend, AMC designer Dick Teague sketched his concept—which involved shortening the rear end of a Javelin—on an air sickness bag. A young designer named Bob Nixon joined AMC and created the first official sketches of the Gremlin.

The Gremlin seen here is described by the seller as a 1976 model that shows 58,000 original miles. It has been repainted in its original correct Sunshine Yellow, and features stock Rally wheels and black stripes. The seller goes on to state that the bodywork is really nice, with laser-straight sheet metal and good gaps all around—even the plastic nose and gills in the sail panel are still in excellent condition with no signs of age-related deterioration. What little chrome and stainless trim there is on the car is also in great shape, as is the original glass, which shows no chips, delamination, or other issues.

The listing says the tan vinyl interior is almost entirely original and still in excellent shape, with no splits or tears in any of the usual spots. The original door panels, steering wheel, and even the carpets are in outstanding original condition.

Under the hood everything looks as good as the body and interior, with a clean engine and an incredibly tidy engine compartment. Finding a Gremlin in this condition—one that still has its original engine and not received a V8 swap—is next to impossible. This has to be one of the best Gremlins on the planet.

If your collector car taste runs more toward unique, forgotten, or underappreciated cars, and if you want to take a class win or even the Worst of Show event at the Concours d’ Lemons, you should consider this 1976 AMC Gremlin. At a price of only $24,900, it is about the same cost as booking a room at the Lodge at Pebble Beach during car week—and I am willing to bet you won’t see another one at any local show.

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There’s plenty of folklore surrounding NASCAR’s earliest drivers, as some were moonshine runners before turning pro. In the case of Middle Georgia Raceway, this worked in an inverse manner, as the track was a façade for a moonshine operation.

The half-mile paved track opened in May 1966 at a cost of $500,000. With a contemporary Pontiac Catalina convertible handling pace car duties, track activities kicked off with the Speedy Morelock 200, where Richard Petty drove his Hemi Plymouth 100 miles for the win. Through 1971, Middle Georgia Raceway hosted nine NASCAR Grand National races, with names like Bobby Allison, David Pearson, and Bobby Isaac congregating in the winner’s circle.

But sometime between those races—specifically September 23, 1967—federal agents converged on the racetrack and arrested Lamar Brown, Jr., the owner of Middle Georgia Raceway. It seems a hunter had picked up a strange scent and notified authorities, who proceeded to search for several hours before discovering a four-by-four trap door concealed by a dummy ticket booth. From there, a dirt passageway led 17 feet down to an underground chamber about 50 feet long and six feet wide. On the floor was a distillery consisting of two fermentation tanks, a gas-operated cooker, and electrical lighting, exhausts, and even insect-repelling devices. With a total capacity of 3,700 gallons of mash, the still was capable of producing an estimated 80 gallons of whiskey per day. The state and federal tax for that amount would have amounted to approximately $1,000 (about $9,700 today).

Brown denied knowledge of the still despite evidence showing he had purchased 24 pounds of yeast 10 days prior to the still’s discovery. He claimed the yeast was to make food for the concession stand. After deliberation, the jury returned with a not guilty verdict.

After 1971, the track hosted amateur races, special events, concerts, and seasonal Halloween attractions. It also served as a shooting location for TV shows and films, including the racing scenes in the Richard Pryor movie Greased Lightning. The Old Style Beer 200, an ARCA SuperCar Series race held at the track in 1984, was the final automotive event at Middle Georgia Raceway. The track permanently closed in 1986.

At the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Palm Beach Auction, ClassicCars TV encountered a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, a special model which paid homage to the Grand Sport race cars of the early 1960s. Along with the Sebring Silver Collector Edition, the ’96 Grand Sport marked the end of the fourth generation of America’s Sports Car. It was a distinctive commemorative model finished in Admiral Blue with a white center stripe, red fender hash marks, and black 17-inch wheels. The Grand Sport was only available with a 6-speed manual and came standard with the one-year-only LT4 5.7-liter V8, which featured revised internals and new injectors that helped it pump out 330 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. One enthusiast made the winning bid of $38,500 to take this instantly recognizable piece of Corvette history home with them.

If you are looking at buying a car from the world of little British sports cars there are many choices out there. Some examples are the legendary MGB, Triumph Spitfire, Sunbeam Alpine, and the Triumph TR6. All of these are good cars in their own right but, to me, there is an often overlooked model that combines some of the best qualities of two different cars from two different eras: the Triumph TR250.

The TR250, which carried the internal code name Project Wasp, was a bit of a stopgap measure that was created to compete against the higher-performance MGC, and to assist with emissions requirements from the U.S. that had started to strangle the TR4. What made the TR250 special to me is that it combined the stunning styling of the Michelotti-designed TR4 with the six-cylinder engine from the yet-to-be-released TR6. This combination makes the TR250 something just a bit more special than either the TR4 or the TR6. The TR250 is also a much rarer car than either of those vehicles as it was only built for a single year.

Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these rare single year cars, a 1968 TR250 offered on AutoHunter by a private seller located in Sonoma, California.

The seller describes this TR250 as being powered by the correct 2.5-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. That last word is quite important to me as the overdrive unit on these cars transforms the Triumph from a car that is annoying at 65 MPH to one that can cruise all day at 75. The car is painted in the correct red over a new black leather interior (all TR250s came equipped with leather) and comes from the the seller with owner’s manual, maintenance manual, service receipts, and clear title.

The seller goes on to state some important facts about this car, including a $20,000 frame-off restoration in 1992 when the color was changed to red, a new interior, and engine and carbs that were rebuilt in 2023. These facts, combined with the car being located in Northern California, lead me to believe that this is likely a very nice example of a TR250.

Looking at the photos in this listing it seems as if the paintwork was well done. I see no signs of overspray and have to believe that they painted this TR250 when it was disassembled, as it looks at least as good as a factory TR250 paint job. The seller states that the chrome was also replaced, and looks good as well. The only annoying thing I see on the exterior is that the door and fender chrome do not line up perfectly, especially on the right side of the car. I am not sure if this can be adjusted to line up better by adjusting the door but think it is likely. No, these cars were not perfect (like a 1968 Aston Martin), but I personally would take the time to try to remedy this.

The interior looks to be in great shape with correct leather and correct wood dash. I personally like the aftermarket wood wheel. Yes, the leather seat covers could have been installed a bit better but this is something you can fix if it bothers you. I personally would just drive and enjoy it.

This TR250 engine compartment also looks to be in excellent condition, with a few chrome engine dress-up items. Everything looks to be in good shape.

The underside of this TR250 also looks quite good, with everything appearing to be in nice shape. I fully believe that the restoration of this car included the suspension bushings. This is important as the difference between a TR6 with worn-out bushings and one with its suspension in good condition is so drastic that it’ll be like driving two different model cars.

If you are looking for a classic British roadster that combines all the best bits, plus it being the rarest of the Triumph TRs, then I would consider this TR250. I have always liked it much more than the TR6 and think that these cars still have room to move upwards in value. More importantly, they are the very definition of a 1960s British roadster, offering enough power, good handling, and one of the best-sounding British engines of the era. If you think so too then bid on this car (and do it soon!) as the auction for this 1968 Triumph TR250 with overdrive ends Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).

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When it comes to buying a classic vehicle, unless you like needy projects or “preserved” vehicles, it’s usually a good idea to find one with new parts. That’s what makes our Pick of the Day so appealing—it literally has a truckload of fresh components. You can find this 1964 GMC 1000 Wide-Side pickup listed on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in North Palm Beach, Florida.

Every automotive enthusiast wants to know certain numbers when (s)he looks at a vehicle, such as the horsepower and torque, 0-60 time, and quarter-mile ET and speed. But a custom build has a very special number associated with it: the total dollar amount spent to make it look and perform the way it does. According to the seller, this truck initially cost $19,000. After that, (s)he spent more than $85,000 transforming it into the sport truck you see here, bringing the all-in price to $104,000-plus.

That significant investment resulted in front-to-rear updates. Black paint and a matching set of 22-inch Detroit Steel Wheel Co. rollers make this 1000 look 100 percent sinister. Behind the wheels are power Wilwood disc brakes. The BluePrint Engines 350 under the hood has only racked up 1,400 miles so far. It’s surrounded by a variety of new components, including the wiring, radiator, alternator, and water pump. The V8 channels its power to the road through a new driveshaft and Dana rear end.

Inside, the cabin was modernized with AutoMeter gauges, billet steering wheel tilt and turn signal stalks, a column-mounted billet automatic shifter, and a microfiber Sparco steering wheel. Passengers can enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, new seating, and center console with a pair of cup holders. Behind the seats is a gun rack, but if you’re looking for the gas tank there, you won’t find it because it was relocated to underneath the wood slats of the bed.

If you want to relocate this sleek black 1964 GMC 1000 Wide-Side pickup to your garage, you can do that for substantially less than it cost to build: the seller is asking $67,000 (OBO).

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