This ’32 Ford highboy was built between 2002–2003 using a steel body from Rod Bods and a boxed chassis. The car rides on a drop front end with a transverse leaf spring and radius rods, a four-link rear end, and staggered American Racing Salt Flat wheels. Power comes from a 383ci V8 equipped with AFR heads and three two-barrel carburetors, and it is linked to a 700R4 automatic and a Ford 9″ rear with a limited-slip differential and 3.70 gears. A hidden stereo is mounted under the bench seat with red upholstery, and the driver is provided a tilt column and a Lokar shifter. Owned by the builder since new, this custom-built Highboy is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with records and a clean Wisconsin title.
The steel body was sourced from Rod Bods and features a 2″ stretch and a stainless grille insert. The car was specified with a So-Cal windshield frame, headlights with chrome rings, and polished headlight mounts. Chrome spreader bars are fitted at both ends.
The car rides on a drop front end with a transverse leaf spring and a Panhard bar, chrome Alden shocks, and radius rods, while the triangulated four-link rear end has a stabilizer bar and adjustable coilovers. Buick drum-look finned covers are mounted over the discs up front, and a Vega steering gear was utilized.
American Racing Salt Flat wheels measure 15×6″ up front and 17×8″ out back, and they are mounted with 195/60 and 275/60 Goodyears.
A Pioneer stereo with a remote control is mounted under the bench, which is trimmed in channeled red upholstery with black piping.
A Flaming River tilt column was installed along with an engine-turned panel for the Stewart Warner gauges. The ~5k miles on the cluster represents the mileage driven over the past 22 years.
Motor Masters in Hartford, Wisconsin built the 383ci V8 in 2003. It uses a four-bolt block, a Callies crankshaft, SLP pistons, Manley connecting rods, a Crane camshaft, AFR aluminum heads, a Cloyes timing set, a Melling oil pump, a Moroso windage tray, and ARP hardware. Hedman headers were also fitted.
The engine is topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold with three Rochester carburetors and a Vertex magneto-look electronic distributor.
The four-speed automatic transmission is linked through an aluminum driveshaft to a 9″ rear end with an Auburn Gear limited-slip differential and 3.70 gears. The 3″ stainless-steel exhaust system is polished.
Build records outlining specifications are detailed in the gallery and included.
The car is titled as a 1932 Ford using VIN 1834927.
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.
This 1939 Chevrolet two-door sedan is a non-running project that was built into a street rod many years ago. Following the current owner’s acquisition in 2018, the car was disassembled and further modified with a shaved and smoothed exterior, independent suspension assemblies, and a supercharged 427ci V8 linked to a Hughes Performance 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and a quick-change rear end. The partial bodywork is finished in gray primer, and the interior has been stripped. Hooker headers, a serpentine-belt accessory drive, a steering rack, an E-Stopp emergency brake, staggered-width wheels, a Mustang II-style front end, and a Jaguar-style independent rear end with inboard discs are among the items currently installed. A collection of parts including seats, chassis components, wiring harnesses, glass, and hardware will accompany the car. This street rod project is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment with a Florida title.
The steel body was stripped under current ownership, and the doors were shaved, the rear bumper mounts were filled, the fender seams were smoothed, and the rear wheel wells were tubbed. Gray primer has been applied to most of the exterior, and the doors have been temporarily secured.
Staggered-width wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The steel frame has been boxed, and car has a Mustang II-style front end and a Jaguar-style independent rear end with inboard discs, though there are no rear coilovers are currently installed. A power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering rack has been fitted along with an E-Stopp emergency brake kit.
The 427ci V8 was built by Borowski Race Enterprises of Rockdale, Illinois, and is equipped with a Whipple blower, Hooker headers, and a serpentine-belt accessory drive.
A Hughes Performance 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission is linked to a driveshaft and a quick-change rear end. Corrosion is visible on underbody components, which can be viewed in the gallery.
The cabin has been mocked up with black leather bucket seats sourced from a Cadillac CTS-V. Floor panels, trim, and other interior components are not installed.
The louvered hood panels and trunk lid are finished in black.
Other parts accompanying the car are shown in the gallery, including the following:
Grille insert
Seats trimmed in purple cloth
Holley Dominator EFI system
Heidts & Wilwood brake system components
Billet Specialties trunk lid hinges
Painless wiring harness
Aluminum radiator
Windows & trim
Hardware
The car is titled in Florida using the VIN AZ358830. The seller is unable to locate the VIN on the car.
This Ford Model A is said to have undergone a hot rod build in the 1960s that was later abandoned before being acquired in 2015 and finished in 2022 by the seller, Bill Anderson of Hot Rod Alley in Lompoc, California. Power is provided by a 292ci Y-block V8 topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold with six Stromberg 97 carburetors and linked with a T10 four-speed manual transmission paired with a Halibrand quick-change rear end. The channeled steel roadster body is fitted over a boxed frame and is finished in metallic gold, while the interior features cream and maroon upholstery as well as a Plymouth-sourced steering wheel accompanied by a Hurst shifter, a Skull-style shift knob, and an Eelco pedal box. The suspension utilizes a drop axle up front along with a four-link setup out back, and additional details include 15” mag-style alloy wheels, Buick-sourced drum brakes, and a stainless-steel exhaust system with lake pipes. This Ford hot rod is now offered by the seller with a California title in the name of their spouse.
The steel bodywork is channeled 4” over a boxed frame and is finished in metallic gold with custom bright moldings. The seller tells us that hand-painted pinstriping was added by Shaun Anderson of SVAartworks. Guide 682-C headlights are paired with 1950s Pontiac–style taillights, and further details include a ’32-style radiator shell, a tilt-out windshield, a Sunbeam Tiger fuel filler cap, and custom dual exhaust finishers. The car is not equipped with a top.
The 15” mag-style alloy wheels are said to be Hollywood Wheel Disc units. They wear two-ear faux knock-offs and are mounted with staggered-width Firestone Bias Ply tires. The car rides on a drop front end with a transverse leaf spring, split wishbones, and tube shocks, while the rear features a custom four-link setup. Stopping power is from Buick-sourced brake drums at all four corners with finned backing plates up front.
The interior has pleated cream upholstery complemented by button-tufted maroon upper trim. Latch-and-link belts are in place for the occupants, and additional features include a Hurst shifter with a Skull-style shift knob as well as an Eelco pedal box, a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr rearview mirror, hand-made moldings, Bakelite knobs, and a painted dash with pinstriping. The floors are lined with maroon carpets, and the trunk has been trimmed to match the interior.
The three-spoke steering wheel is said to have been sourced from a Plymouth and features a horn ring, a brodie knob, and a Buick center crest. Centrally-mounted instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer and Stewart Warner auxiliary gauges, while an inoperative tachometer is mounted to a custom center console below. The five-digit odometer shows 23 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the completion of the build.
The 292ci Y-block V8 is said to have been sourced from a 1957 Ford and is fitted with an Edelbrock F657 intake manifold and six Stromberg 97 carburetors with SP tops. The seller tells us that four of the six carburetors are currently blocked off and that the 2″ stainless-steel exhaust system features capped lake pipes that were made from 1937 Ford torque tubes. Additional equipment includes a 12-volt electrical system, a Spalding Flamethrower distributor, Mallory Bakelite 6-volt ignition coils, a Hildebrandt remote oil filter, a polished aluminum fan shroud, finned aluminum valve covers, and a finned aluminum valley cover with a Mooneyes breather.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a T10 four-speed manual transmission and a Halibrand quick-change rear end. The seller notes that the car has a 1950s Chevrolet clutch master cylinder and hydraulic clutch assembly.
The car is titled in California as a 1931 Ford using the Colorado-assigned identification number ID10280COLO, though the VIN on the title is listed as 1D10280C0L0. The identification number stamping shown above is partially illegible, and the seller is unable to locate the factory Model A chassis number.
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).
