No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)

To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.

Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.

The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.

The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.

When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)

To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.

Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.

The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.

The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.

When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.

This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.

Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.

The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.

Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.

The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.

The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.

This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.

Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.

The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.

Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.

The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.

The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

The Riviera was designed from its onset to be an exclusive car. In its inaugural model year, Buick limited production to 40,000 units (compared to the 440,000 cars sold overall), accounting for just 9% of the brand’s overall production volume. How many of those 40,000 cars are left? Here’s one.

The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Buick Riviera listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Vancouver, Washington. (Click the link to view the listing)

“This car is one of the nicest all-original (except for one repaint) ’63 Rivieras you will find. It has been babied and meticulously cared for,” the listing states. “The seller’s family has owned it for 31 years.”

The Riviera was classified as a personal luxury car and existed for over 30 years. This example comes from the initial year which was introduced in October 1962 as a 1963 model A two-door hardtop was the only available body style, and underpinnings used the General Motors E-body platform. The “luxury” offerings from this car were vast: Included in the amenities were power windows, an AM/FM radio, a power driver seat, cornering lights, deluxe walnut interior trim, Soft Ray tinted glass, and dual exhaust.

This 60-year-old Riviera’s Marlin Blue paint finish is an older respray, although it still shines up well and the seller rates the quality as an 8 out of 10. The listing states that over $25,000 has been spent on the car over the last five years, and the list of service items is extensive. Even the air conditioning system was overhauled and blows ice cold (a nice perk for any classic car, especially with summertime temperatures on the horizon).

Up front, power comes from a numbers-matching 401cid Nailhead V8. This engine was called a “Wildcat 445,” and was rated at 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque – thus the name. The seller states, “It runs and drives exceptionally well. The Dynaflow automatic transmission was completely rebuilt three years ago and performs flawlessly. This car could be driven on a 500-mile road trip at the drop of a hat.”

The listing comes with a comprehensive 65-photo gallery with detailed images both inside and out, along with two YouTube videos for an in-depth tour. You almost don’t need an in-person test-drive!

The seller is asking $39,000 for this Riviera, which is not only a survivor from the original production of 40,000 cars, but also an exceptionally clean one at that.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

The Riviera was designed from its onset to be an exclusive car. In its inaugural model year, Buick limited production to 40,000 units (compared to the 440,000 cars sold overall), accounting for just 9% of the brand’s overall production volume. How many of those 40,000 cars are left? Here’s one.

The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Buick Riviera listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Vancouver, Washington. (Click the link to view the listing)

“This car is one of the nicest all-original (except for one repaint) ’63 Rivieras you will find. It has been babied and meticulously cared for,” the listing states. “The seller’s family has owned it for 31 years.”

The Riviera was classified as a personal luxury car and existed for over 30 years. This example comes from the initial year which was introduced in October 1962 as a 1963 model A two-door hardtop was the only available body style, and underpinnings used the General Motors E-body platform. The “luxury” offerings from this car were vast: Included in the amenities were power windows, an AM/FM radio, a power driver seat, cornering lights, deluxe walnut interior trim, Soft Ray tinted glass, and dual exhaust.

This 60-year-old Riviera’s Marlin Blue paint finish is an older respray, although it still shines up well and the seller rates the quality as an 8 out of 10. The listing states that over $25,000 has been spent on the car over the last five years, and the list of service items is extensive. Even the air conditioning system was overhauled and blows ice cold (a nice perk for any classic car, especially with summertime temperatures on the horizon).

Up front, power comes from a numbers-matching 401cid Nailhead V8. This engine was called a “Wildcat 445,” and was rated at 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque – thus the name. The seller states, “It runs and drives exceptionally well. The Dynaflow automatic transmission was completely rebuilt three years ago and performs flawlessly. This car could be driven on a 500-mile road trip at the drop of a hat.”

The listing comes with a comprehensive 65-photo gallery with detailed images both inside and out, along with two YouTube videos for an in-depth tour. You almost don’t need an in-person test-drive!

The seller is asking $39,000 for this Riviera, which is not only a survivor from the original production of 40,000 cars, but also an exceptionally clean one at that.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.