You may be like me, in denial about the decline of the global automotive industry (thanks to the gradual elimination of manual transmissions and the rash of EV adoption), but it became clear the canary in the coal mine had already been on life support when Porsche announced that the 718 models (Boxter and Cayman) were going to be replaced by EV sports cars. Now, it seems Porsche will offer ICE engines in the next-gen versions of the 718 after all.
If you recall, Porsche announced in May that the next-gen 718 would not have an ICE replacement, giving you five months to figure out how to purchase Lithium without a prescription. The current crop of 718s are a bit long in the tooth, having originated in 2016, but we’re talking about Porsche here, a company that makes so many marginal improvements to a vehicle that no one thinks, “I can get an identical five-year-old car for less” because it’s simply not true.
Yet this is the same company that went on record saying that the next-gen 718 was going to be electric, which boggles the mind. To a point, that’s not a bad thing because the EV landscape still has plenty of room for promise, and Porsche is likely the beacon of hope in an automotive segment that struggles to be interesting to enthusiasts.
However, several months later, Car and Driver reports that good sense has returned to Porsche, as the company has confirmed that the next-gen 718 will include ICE versions. It is claimed that this is a “strategic realignment” attributed to slowing EV demand, adjustments in the Chinese market, and American tariffs.
The Ann Arbor-based periodical adds that the ICE versions “will be limited to the top-spec versions.” That does not bode well for those who are hoping to stretch a little for their dream car (aka “moi”), though it is in line with the upward march of Porsche’s sports car pricing.
Hopefully, the next-gen, ICE-powered 718s will be available with a manual transmission.
For six decades, the Ford Mustang has captured the spirit of American performance, freedom, and style. Now, in honor of its 60th anniversary, the Mustang Dream Giveaway is offering one lucky winner the chance of a lifetime: two iconic Mustangs, separated by sixty years, united by the legendary Blue Oval badge.
This isn’t just a prize package—it’s a celebration of heritage and horsepower. On one side, you’ll find an expertly restored 1966 K-code Mustang GT Fastback, a rare muscle-era masterpiece that defined what a pony car could be. On the other, a limited-production 2025 Mustang GT Convertible 60th Anniversary Edition, built to mark the milestone year with modern power and exclusive style. Together, they represent the ultimate garage pairing—vintage muscle and cutting-edge performance. Click hereto enter now!
The Vintage Legend: 1966 Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback K-code
With just 5,469 produced, the K-code fastback is the stuff of Mustang legends. Under its Wimbledon White paint and GT badging lies a 271-horsepower solid-lifter 289ci V-8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission—built for purists who crave authenticity and classic performance.
Step inside, and the red Pony interior transports you back to the golden era of Detroit iron.
It’s a rare piece of muscle-car history waiting to go home with you.
The Modern Milestone: 2025 Mustang GT 60th Anniversary Convertible
Fast forward sixty years, and Ford celebrates Mustang’s diamond anniversary with one of the most exclusive pony cars ever made. Just 1,965 units exist worldwide, and you could drive away in #432 of the build. Finished in Wimbledon White with bold Carmine Red leather seats, it channels the past while roaring into the future with 480 horsepower from a 5.0L V-8.
Exclusive anniversary badging, 20-inch Dark Gravity Gray wheels, and a B&O Premium Sound System make this convertible a true collector’s dream. And with a 0–60-mph time of just 3.9 seconds, this Mustang proves that performance is timeless.
Two Mustangs. One Winner. A Dream Garage. Owning one Mustang this special would be a dream. Owning both—the rarest of the rare classic and the most exclusive modern anniversary edition—makes this prize package unlike anything else on the planet. Even better, every ticket you enter supports veterans’ and children’s charities. Past winners have been teachers, truck drivers, mechanics, and veterans. The next name pulled could be yours.
Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, which is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Forest Green and white over a black vinyl interior, this Chevy “Task-Force” truck is now offered by the selling dealer in Oregon with a clear title.
The handsome exterior was repainted in a combination of Forest Green with white fender trim and white cab and tailgate accents. Features include chrome bumpers, wrap-around windshield, body-color windshield visor, dual mirrors, wrap-around rear window, wood bed planks, wrapped tailgate chains, and dual exhaust outlets.
This classic truck rides on a set of 15-inch Rally wheels wrapped in 235/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter radial tires.
Inside the cab, the black vinyl bench seat is equipped with lap belts. Amenities include power steering, air conditioning, and Bluetooth-compatible RetroSound AM/FM radio. The automatic shifter and emergency brake handles were swapped out for units from Lokar.
Instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer and temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel gauges. The odometer shows 1,009 miles, but this truck is mileage-exempt, according to its title.
The original engine was replaced with a four-barrel 350ci V8. The factory-installed transmission was also swapped out for a 700R4 four-speed automatic.
There are several other upgrades underneath this truck, including a Ford Mustang II independent front suspension, tubular control arms, and power front disc brakes. Power reaches the road through the 3.55:1 rear end.
If you want this upgraded 1955 Chevrolet 3100 to reach your driveway, you need to place the winning bid on it. Do that before the auction ends on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT).
A few days ago, I was browsing the listings on ClassicCars.com and came across a car that is eligible for any concours event you can think of, has a decent chance of getting a class award, and also is somehow affordable. My Pick of the Day is that car: a 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe by Ghia located in Auburn, Indiana.
At the sharp end of world of collector cars—more specifically potential concours winners—there are very few bargains. Even to get a class award at many of these events often requires spending a million dollars. I have shown at many concours events over the past 10 years, and every single car we won an award with cost in excess of $400,000 (and most cost over $1 million). This is the sad truth, but when you consider the reason people attend these concours events is to see cars they have never seen before, it starts to make more sense.
The Chrysler-Ghia relationship is an interesting one. The two companies collaborated for over a decade to create some of the most stunning Chrysler-badged products in the entire history of the company. This effort was the result of Chrysler design chief Virgil Exner being tasked with bringing some glamour and excitement to the brand. The end result were the Chrysler Ghia cars.
This Chrysler Ghia collaboration was called the Special Coupe, with just 18 examples crafted by Ghia for Chrysler. Although the company’s board was hesitant to approve the model, Export Manager C.B. Thomas thankfully was able to convince them to go ahead with the build.
This specific car is finished in its original color of Dove Gray and is believed to have received only one professional exterior respray in the correct color since it was sold new in 1953.
The interior is also largely original, with comfortable maroon leather seats that look quite nice. There is wear, but I could call that patina and, in my opinion, it is something that should not be changed, redone, or even redyed. It is almost impossible to come across almost any car of this era with an original interior, and it would be a shame to mess that up by renewing it.
Under the hood is the correct Chrysler 331ci Hemi V8 engine, which is mated to a 1954 PowerFlite automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. I would personally inquire about the original transmission but, if it is indeed lost, I would not let this deter me from purchasing the car. This Special Coupe is currently equipped with a 1954 four-barrel carburetor, but the original carburetor accompanies the sale.
Like most of the Chrysler Ghia cars, this example has an interesting history. The car was first sold new by France Motors in Paris in 1953 to famous jockey Johnny Longden. Longden shipped the car on the SS Liberte to his residential home in Arcadia, California, in September of the same year. By the 1950s, this Ghia had passed to a resident in the affluent neighborhood of San Marino. Under her ownership, this Special Coupe received supplemental bumpers to protect the hand-formed front and rear body, which explains the holes present today. This Ghia then made its way to the home of well-known Chrysler collector and authority Robert Frumkin of Los Angeles in the 1960s. Frumkin retained this wonderful example for two decades, during which he received a handwritten letter from the original owner confirming the Ghia’s provenance, as well as its originality and color. In 1979, this example traded hands for the last time to the current owner and became a welcome addition to his own collection.
Chrysler Ghia Special Coupes are absolutely spectacular in person. I have shown a 1954 model myself and have won First in Class awards with it at every concours in which it was shown. In addition, these cars possess the “easy button” when it comes to participating in concours tours and classic car events, as the Chrysler underpinnings make them simple to fix and maintain.
The best part about this specific car is the asking price which, at only $299,000, I am going to call a steal. No, the car is not likely in good enough shape for Pebble Beach, but I can practically guarantee that at any other concours you would come away with some hardware.
This 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser was modified in the style of a street rod before it was acquired by the seller on BaT in March 2024, with work including lengthening the hood and front fenders, fitting fiberglass front and rear valances, chopping the top, and closing off the rear doors before the body was refinished in orange and black and placed on a fabricated tubular frame. Power is provided by a modified 302ci V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end with 4.11:1 gears. The vehicle rides on Viking adjustable coilovers, a Mustang II front end, a four-link rear setup, and 15″ Center Line wheels that are mounted over four-wheel disc brakes. The cabin is outfitted with a B&M shifter, a billet steering wheel, Dakota Digital instrumentation, black and orange front bucket seats, and an aftermarket audio system. This PT Cruiser street rod is offered at no reserve with records, a dynamometer report, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Dakota title in the seller’s name.
The rear doors were closed off, the top was chopped 3″, and the hood and front fenders were lengthened before the car was refinished in orange and black. A tubular frame replaces the factory unit, and the headlights and taillights were sourced from a 1953 Chevrolet and a 1959 Cadillac, respectively. The rear hatch window was sourced from a 1953 Chevrolet pickup, and the rear fenders were modified to accommodate the adjusted ride height and tire width. An underbody LED lighting kit is installed.
Center Line 15″ wheels wear 26×6″ front and 29×15″ rear Mickey Thompson tires. The car rides on a Mustang II-style front suspension and a four-link rear setup with Viking adjustable coilovers. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The front bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl with orange inserts, and a matching upholstery extends to the doors and rear panels. A B&M Mega Shifter is mounted to the transmission hump, and further details include a Dual head unit, an aftermarket amplifier, a capacitor, and revised speakers and subwoofers. The rear seats have been removed to accommodate the rear wheel tub kit.
The fuel tank and rear suspension can be accessed through a lift-up panel in the cargo area.
The billet two-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a Flaming River tilting column and frames a custom dashboard fascia and a 1957 Chevrolet-style instrument cluster with Dakota Digital hardware. The digital odometer indicates 2k miles, and total chassis mileage is unknown.
The 302ci Ford V8 was assembled by ATK Engines, and it produced a peak output of 376 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque on a dynamometer in September 2015. It is equipped with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a QFT carburetor, a high-performance camshaft, aluminum cylinder heads, and a billet serpentine drive system as well as MSD ignition components, a high-torque starter, and billet power steering and coolant reservoirs. Cooling is handled by a Flex-A-Lite four-core radiator with an adjustable electric fan.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Ford AOD four-speed automatic transmission that is fitted with a B&M Tork Master converter and a TCI flex plate. The 9″ rear end houses a limited-slip differential and 4.11:1 gears. Hedman headers feed a fabricated side-exit exhaust system.
The Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage.
This five-window coupe was built by the seller over a period of three years using a custom-fabricated steel frame and a fiberglass body produced by Zipper Motors of Farmington, Utah. Power comes from a 2.8-liter GM V6 linked to a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and the car rides on a Speedway drop front axle, a C4 Corvette rear assembly, and chrome wheels. Inside, beige cloth upholstery is complemented by a tilt steering column, digital gauges, and power windows, while other highlights include a sliding canvas sunroof, concealed headlights, rear-hinged doors, a steamer-style trunk, and four-wheel disc brakes. This five-window coupe is now offered at no reserve with build records and a Virginia title in the seller’s name listing it as a 1932 Zipper.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in red with white stripes and features a bright grille insert, concealed headlights, rear-hinged doors, a sliding canvas sunroof, round side mirrors with integrated turn signals, electric windshield wipers, LED taillights, and a steamer-style trunk with alligator skin accents.
Staggered-width chrome wheels are mounted with Cooper Cobra tires. The Z’d frame was constructed from 2×4” steel box tubing and incorporates a Speedway 3”-drop front axle supported by a transverse leaf spring and hairpin radius rods as well as a Vega-style steering box and a C4 Corvette rear assembly. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.
The cabin is trimmed in beige cloth that extends to the dashboard, steering wheel rim, and door panels. Red carpeting lines the footwells, and additional appointments include a cupholder console, a red shifter knob, and power windows.
The split-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of a mixed set of gauges with digital readouts. The digital odometer indicates 278 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the build was completed.
The 2.8-liter General Motors 60-degree V6 is equipped with an aftermarket camshaft and a Holley carburetor. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.
An RCI fuel cell is mounted in the trunk along with the battery.
Power is sent to C4 rear end through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission.
Photos taken at various stages of the build are presented in the gallery.
The car is titled as a 1932 Zipper using the VIN RVA69811030201881. The title includes the notation “IND REPLICA 2018” in the Other Pertinent Data field.
This custom hot rod was built by the seller around 2013 from an original Model A body, frame, and bed. It is powered by a 351ci Windsor V8 linked to an FMX automatic, and it rides on slotted wheels with a Pete & Jake’s drop axle, rear coilovers, hydraulic drum brakes, and Borgeson Saginaw steering. Additional features include ceramic-coated Patriot headers, a Quick Fuel 600cfm carburetor, a Rotton Leonard custom gas tank mounted in the bed, AutoMeter gauges, Iron Ace custom seats, and a Moon steering wheel and pedals. Following completion of the build, the car achieved numerous awards and was displayed in 50th annual Shreveport World of Wheels. This A pickup hot rod is now offered with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1929 Ford.
The seller tells us that the frame, body, and bed were all sourced from a Ford Model A parts car. The frame was boxed and powder-coated, and the door panels and floors have custom rolled beads. The bed was shorted 28″ and fitted with a Rotten Leonard custom fuel tank. The paintwork is PPG Dark Rosewood with a matte pearl-coat finish. The windshield was chopped, and LED tail lights were used.
The car rides on a Pete & Jake’s drop axle with a Posies spring, So-Cal batwings and shocks, and ladder bars, while ladder bars and QA1 coilovers are used out back. Slotted wheels with big-and-little whitewalls are mounted over later Ford hydraulic drums with scoops up front, and the steering is a Borgeson Saginaw setup.
AutoMeter gauges, Iron Ace custom seats, and a Moon steering wheel and pedals were fitted along with lap belts. The dashboard is custom, and the wiring harness is from Ron Francis. A Lokar shifter and Fatties mirrors were also used.
The 700 miles on the cluster represents the distance driven on the build.
The 351ci Windsor V8 is topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold and a Quick Fuel 600cfm carburetor. A Griffin radiator and ceramic-coated Patriot headers were fitted. The FMX automatic is linked to a Ford 8″ rear end with 3.00 gears. The seller tells us both the engine and transmission were overhauled in 2013, and there is a broken motor mount bolt in the driver’s side of the engine block.
Records are included in the sale.
The car is titled as a 1929 Ford Street Rod using VIN S0S314938ILL.
Following completion of the build, the car was displayed at the 59th annual Chicago World of Wheels. It has been award numerous other accolades since.
This 1933 Ford began as an original Fordor sedan that was purchased by its current owner in 1959, and around 1995 it was turned into a full-fendered street rod. The car was repowered with a fuel-injected 5.7-liter LT1 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. It rides on Boyd Coddington alloy wheels with staggered tires and has been fitted with a Mustang II-style front end with disc brakes and power steering. Inside, a power-adjustable bench is joined by a tilt steering column, air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, a hidden stereo, and modern gauges. This Fordor street rod is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment in Pennsylvania with a specifications summary, a binder of service records, and a New Jersey title.
The selling dealer tells us the body is original Ford steel, and it has been painted Washington Blue with two-tone pinstriping. It has a louvered hood, a covered rear spare, cowl lights, and a chrome grille insert. Damage to the front bumper, valance, and grille was incurred while parked in the owner’s garage, and the damaged front bumper has been removed and is shown at the end of the gallery below.
The car rides on a Mustang II-style front end with power steering and Wilwood disc brakes, and the frame has been boxed and reinforced. The Boyd Coddington 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 185/65 and 235/75 Kumho tires. ’78 Maverick rear wheel cylinders and a power booster were also used along with Posies rear leaf springs and a Panhard bar.
The customized cabin has a power-adjustable bench joined by a tilt steering column, air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, and a hidden stereo. The air conditioning system was overhauled in 2018, and the front windows are powered.
The two-spoke wheel has controls for the functional cruise control system. The 17k miles on the cluster represent the distance driven since completion of the build.
The Corvette-sourced fuel-injected LT1 5.7L V8 was installed in 1996, and it has a Street & Performance intake and wiring harness. Headers and a Walker radiator were also used, and the engine is linked to a 700R4 automatic transmission that was rebuilt in 2005.
Additional photos of the undercarriage are included in the gallery.
A specifications summary is provided by the current owner.
The car is titled as a 1933 Ford using VIN I8430850, and the current New Jersey title carries a prefix of “1”.
The 1990s witnessed a surge in automotive innovation, with manufacturers investing heavily in engineering to create vehicles that were both advanced and reliable. Many of these models, though not always celebrated in their time, showcased remarkable ingenuity and set new standards for performance and durability. This era produced cars that, even today, continue to impress enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Part of owning a classic car is recognizing—and accepting—the fact that you have to “expect the unexpected.” When I set out on a recent 2,700-mile road trip from Phoenix to Vermont for this year’s National Acura Legend Meet, I carried a trunk full of replacement parts. After all, I was 100% aware that, at a moment’s notice, I could need an alternator, starter, main relay, gallon of coolant, or a myriad of other things. I’ve also gotten in the habit of carrying a full-sized spare tire. A car with nearly 600,000 miles on the odometer could be a ticking time bomb.
But of all the times to experience to a critical part failure, I didn’t anticipate it would be on the first day of a five-day cross-country adventure . . . in a rural part of Arizona . . . on a holiday weekend, just a few hours from home. That’s how things played out, and it was thanks to a small mom-and-pop car repair facility that I miraculously continued my journey later that same day and made it to my destination three time zones away, on perfect schedule later in the week.
It was about 12 miles west of Holbrook, Arizona, when the battery light illuminated in my car. I had flashbacks of the previous time it had happened 16 years ago, just outside Las Vegas. That had been about 200,000 miles prior, so it was not shocking. It was, however, inconvenient. I managed to get the car to a truck stop just west of town and started the process of running through phone numbers for any and all repair facilities I could find. Unfortunately, Holbrook is a town of fewer than 5,000 people, most of whom were already enjoying Labor Day weekend. I only managed to go through several places, some of which referred me to mobile mechanics or other resources. I did manage to find one shop that would install my part, so I limped the car there using a battery jump pack (another handy lifesaver, I’ve learned).
Unfortunately, after waiting an hour and a half, I determined I’d been stood up. In a bit of desperation, I took to the phone again. This time, I even called the businesses that said “Closed” according to Google. To my surprise, a voice answered the phone at Arizona Auto Service on Route 66. I explained my predicament and they said, “Bring it down.” Somehow, I was again able to start the car and drive about three more miles just before my battery pack lost voltage and I had to coast to the side of the road about a half-block from the facility. (Incidentally, Arizona Auto was located just several blocks from the Wigwam Motel.)
The hospitality that I experienced next was unprecedented. The shop was bustling with activity—deep in preparations for an upcoming demolition derby at the Navajo County Fair. But they dropped what they were doing, helped me push the car to a service bay, and got to work with the install. Meanwhile, I got to know the family members who were there and even watched them paint some accessories for the demolition derby cars. In short order, the shop foreman, Frank, said I was good to go and asked me to fire up the car so he could test the voltage output. Everything checked out, and my sense of optimism reached new heights.
I insisted on paying more for the alternator installation than Frank wanted to charge me. I also insisted on letting him take a picture with the entire crew before I continued my journey. I drove away with a deepened appreciation and respect for the compassion of people in the automotive community who are willing to help one another. The experience solidified my conviction that the automotive community is one big family.
As a follow-up expression of gratitude, I reached out to Arizona Auto the following week to let them know that my new alternator got me to Vermont successfully, and I wished them luck on the demolition derby. Maybe next year I’ll join them!
