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    455-Powered 1955 Oldsmobile 88 2-Door Sedan

    This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 two-door sedan was refurbished and modified under prior ownership with work that included the installation of an Air Zenith adjustable airbag suspension system as well as a 455ci V8 linked to a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end. The body was refinished in metallic blue and white during the build, which also included the installation of power rack-and-pinion steering, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, 20″ steel wheels, tubular front control arms, and a rear four-link suspension setup. Inside, the bench seats are trimmed in two-tone blue cloth, and a Pioneer CD stereo in the dash is linked to an amplifier and subwoofer in the trunk. The big-block engine is outfitted with an Edelbrock intake manifold, carburetor, and cylinder heads, and the full-length headers feed into a dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. This Oldsmobile sedan is now offered with a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name.

    The two-door sedan body was refinished in metallic blue and white during the refurbishment under prior ownership, and exterior details include a split grille, a rocket hood ornament, 88 badging, projector-style headlamps with halos, rear fender skirts, bullet-style taillights, and dual exhaust outlets. A crack is noted in the driver’s door glass.

    The car rides on an Air Zenith adjustable airbag suspension assembly with tubular control arms up front and a triangulated four-link setup out back, and the seller states the air lines were replaced in 2025. Steering is via a power rack-and-pinion assembly, and braking is said to be handled by Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with drilled front rotors. The painted 20″ smoothie-style steel wheels have baby moon hubcaps and are wrapped in Toyo Extensa tires with thin whitewalls. The seller notes the car will need an alignment.

    The seating surfaces are upholstered in two-tone blue cloth along with coordinated door panels and blue carpets. A Pioneer CD stereo unit is installed above the central glove box.

    The trunk is lined with a removable, carpeted shelf that can be removed to expose the Optima battery, a Pioneer amplifier, a subwoofer enclosure, and the Air Zenith air tank, compressors, and solenoids.

    The aftermarket steering wheel is mounted to a chrome-finished tilting steering column and frames a 120-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for amperage, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. A Sunpro coolant-temperature gauge is mounted in the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 70k miles, approximately 5k of which were added under current ownership.

    The Oldsmobile 455ci V8 was installed in 2015, according to the seller, and it is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor along with Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads. The firewall has been covered with polished panels, and the seller notes the oil pan gasket, accessory belts, and fuel lines were replaced in 2025, and an oil change was performed at that time.

    Power is routed to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end. The frame and underbody were painted during the build, per the seller, and the transmission pan gasket is said to have been replaced in 2025. Full-length headers feed into a dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers.

    200-Powered Ford T-Bucket Roadster

    This Ford is a steel-bodied T-bucket roadster that was built by a previous owner. It rides on a custom frame with wide-five 16″ Ford wheels and upgraded drum brakes, and power comes from a 200ci inline-six paired with a C4 automatic transmission. A Model A grille, ’32 Ford taillights, BLC headlights with LEDs, and a ’50 steering wheel were also used. Acquired by the seller in 2022, this T-bucket is now offered with a Florida title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1927 Ford.

    The 1927 Ford steel body is mounted on a modified 1937 frame, and it has a Model A grille chopped 6″, ’32 Ford taillights, and BLC headlights with LEDs. It has blue paintwork with hand-painted pinstripes, and the fuel tank is painted black.

    The wide-five 16″ wheels around mounted over upgraded drums that were rebuilt over the last two years. The brake lines were replaced and Boling Brothers front drums were installed along with Bendix rear components and a Wilwood master cylinder. The backing plates have hand-painted flourishes. The steering box was rebuilt in preparation for the sale, and the car has leaf-spring suspension.

    A ’50 Ford steering wheel has been installed along with a 110-mph Lincoln speedometer. The odometer indicates 51k miles but is not accurate to the car, and the seller estimates they have driven the car 400 miles.

    The 200ci inline-six was installed in 2023 and features a valve cover with embossed “Thunderbird” script. An electric fan has been fitted, and the seller replaced the wiring.

    The C4 three-speed automatic transmission is linked to a banjo rear end with an open-drive conversion.

    The car is titled as a 1937 Ford using VIN 54103307. The title carries a Rebuilt brand.

    Identify These Sport Sedans!

    Back when Detroit started adding buckets and consoles to every segment of the market, it wasn’t just for two-doors—the Ford Galaxie 500/XL was available as a four-door from 1963-64. This was quite unusual in the era, but with the increasing popularity of imports in the American market into the 1970s, it was no longer an unusual configuration.

    The below AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com vehicles listed for sale are four-doors with buckets and consoles. Can you tell us the year, make, and model of each? If you are unsure, you can always click on an image for a hint.

    Click on a photo to reveal each car

    The ClassicCars.com Journal always features an automotive game every Tuesday. Once you finish this one, you can play puzzles from the past.

    Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept has a Lift and 31″ K02s

    If you weren’t able to attend the recent Overland Expo Mountain West, you not only missed out on rustic camping, expert-led specialized classes, and a huge trade show, but also the debut of the Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept.

    As you can probably guess from the event and the name of the vehicle, the Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is an off-road version of Chrysler‘s minivan. Yes, it’s a bit unusual as far as Pacificas go, but it’s also not surprising. The popularity of overlanding and “van life” has risen significantly over the past several years. Automakers have not only continued to pump out off-road SUVs, but they’ve also started to make rugged versions of vehicles that were previously street-focused, which explains the lifted, all-wheel-drive Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition, all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT, and three-row Nissan Armada Pro-4X.

    Chrysler based the Grizzly Peak Concept on an all-wheel-drive Pacifica Limited. Designers coated the mid-range model with Arktos matte paint and Foreshadow accents, and covered the lower body with a protective wrap. A 2.75-inch front and 2.5-inch rear suspension lift along with a set of 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires on 18-inch Foreshadow wheels make this van less of a mall-crawler and more of a trail-climber.

    Baja Designs LP4 LED fog lamps and low-profile TYRI LED lights on the roof illuminate the path ahead. If the going gets a little too tough, there’s a traction pad and a spare tire on the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform roof rack. An ARB retractable awning provides protection from the sun and helps keep meals prepared on the trail from tasting like rainwater.

    Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept interior

    The cabin was customized with a one-off color scheme of Cement Gray Katzkin leather seats, orange seat belts, and Liquid Titanium accents. Chrysler even went as far as swapping in a sport steering wheel with orange accent stitching and paddle shifters. Mopar all-weather floor mats protect the carpeting against water and mud.

    Chrysler knows van life and overlanding require a vehicle that doubles as a hotel room, so it took out the third-row seats and replaced them with a large cargo floor panel to provide a better sleeping space. If that room is needed for hauling more gear, an additional set of tie-downs behind the second row helps keep it in place.

    Don’t expect Chrysler to put the Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept into production, but there may be a few silver linings here: Many of these items look like the kind of stuff Mopar and its Affiliated Accessories vendors already carry or could easily add to their catalogs. Perhaps one of these days you may just see a lifted Pacifica covered in dried mud in the drop-off lane at your child’s or grandchild’s school.

    AutoHunter Spotlight: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible

    Featured on AutoHunter is this restored 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 convertible. As the final iteration of the SS 427 package, this Impala is one of 2,144 built, but production records on how many convertibles received the “Z24” SS 427 package do not exist. Standard power for these cars was an “L36” 390-horsepower 427ci V8 paired with a three-speed manual; this vehicle features the desirable four-speed manual. Features include air conditioning, a console, Rally wheels, and more. Painted Garnet Red with a black top and a matching interior, this big-block ragtop is now offered by the selling dealer with service receipts and the original title.

    The Garnet Red paint is complemented by black longitudinal protective side trim. Other exterior features include a black convertible top, a chrome driver-side mirror, chrome wheel well and rocker panel trim, SS and 427 badges, and a rear-mounted antenna. A set of 15-inch Rally wheels is wrapped in 225/75 SureDrive All-Season radials.

    The black vinyl interior has a pair of bucket seats up front. A center console houses a manual transmission shifter. Other features include woodgrain trim, air conditioning, power steering, and a push-button AM radio with aftermarket Pioneer speakers.

    The instrument panel includes a 120-mph speedometer plus a fuel gauge and a clock. The odometer shows 76,695 miles, which the seller claims to be true, although it is not indicated on the title.

    The engine compartment features the “Mark IV” 427, which is hooked up to a four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual.

    The undercarriage features power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system. The brake system and rear end were rebuilt during the 2001 restoration.

    While not the last of the big Chevy big-block ragtops, our AutoHunter Spotlight car is the last of those with a performance image, as the Super Sport would not return for 1970. Starting with the fine 409-powered Impala SSs earlier in the decade, this 1969 Impala SS 427 convertible was a grand way to end the sporty/performance series with a bang. These cars don’t grow on trees, so be sure to get your bid in before September 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

    Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

    Pick of the Day: 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Coupe 2

    Preserving history is more than just taking a picture. It takes forward thinking to realize that it needs to be preserved in the first place. It requires organization, coordination, thorough record keeping, and the effort to make it accessible, such as converting paper files into digital assets. Preserving the history of cars requires all that plus the sweat equity of maintaining or restoring them and keeping them on the road. Fortunately, someone put in that kind of time and effort into our Pick of the Day. You can find this 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Coupe 2 on ClassicCars.com listed by a private seller in Mandan, North Dakota. The included documentation covers the engine build and all the parts put on this car along with their prices.

    Photo courtesy of GM Heritage

    You may be scratching your head about this Chevy being called a Coupe 2. That’s what the brand called the two-seater (no rumble seat in the back) in its detailed list of specifications for its 1932 vehicles. I know that because people within Chevrolet kept the documents and someone uploaded them decades later into a vehicle information kit on the GM Heritage site.

    After buying this Series BA Confederate in a partially assembled state, the devoted seller did the rest. According to him, this definition of a frame-off restoration “was fully disassembled and restored.” He adds, “Any wood in the whole car that was questionable has been replaced.” It looks as if the bodywork was refinished in the original No. 90 color combination, which is largely Crown Maroon and Black. A tasteful amount of brightwork and red wire wheels with whitewall tires make the exterior more visually dynamic.

    As part of the comprehensive overhaul, the interior received new beige upholstery on the bench seat and the door panels. In addition, the three-spoke steering wheel was refurbished and the floor was lined with a new black rubber mat. Given this car’s age, there’s no air conditioning, but the good news is that the “windshield cranks up and the back window and both side windows crank down.” If the cabin doesn’t have quite enough room for luggage or gear, there’s a trunk behind it.

    You can’t tell from the photos, but there’s a lot of elbow grease under the hood. The 12-valve 194ci inline-six was equipped with new pistons, sleeves, and valves as well as main bearings that have been “rebabbitted” with new alloy. The I6 draws gas from a rebuilt fuel pump and mixes it with air in a rebuilt carburetor.

    It takes a lot to preserve rolling pieces of automotive history. You can spend years to trying to get a vintage car into great shape or you can just buy this 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Coupe 2. Doing that will take $43,000 (OBO).

    Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

    15 Cars From the 70s and 80s That Looked Like Spaceships

    The 1970s and 1980s marked a golden era in automotive design, where visionary engineers and designers drew inspiration from the burgeoning space age and rapid technological advancements. This period witnessed the emergence of vehicles that transcended conventional aesthetics, embracing bold, otherworldly designs that seemed to defy gravity and time. These futuristic automobiles not only captivated the public imagination but also set the stage for the evolution of car design, blending form and function in ways previously unimagined. As we delve into this era, we’ll explore 15 iconic cars that epitomized the spirit of innovation and the allure of the cosmos.

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    327-Powered 1949 Ford Custom

    This 1949 Ford Custom is said to have been acquired by the seller’s late uncle around 2003, and it was refurbished and modified between approximately 2010 and 2017. The car is finished in matte black with a chopped roofline and a louvered hood. Power is provided by a Chevrolet 327ci V8 paired with an automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a split windshield, fender skirts, spinner-style wheel covers, faux lake pipes, and MOON gauges. The car was inherited by the seller in 2023, and the mechanical fuel pump was replaced in 2024. This modified Ford is now offered with a clean Florida title.

    The car was repainted matte black around 2017 following bodywork and a roof chop performed under prior ownership. Exterior features include a split windshield, a louvered hood, integrated fender skirts, and dual spotlights. Faux lake pipes are mounted either side, and the seller states the body is all metal and notes that the front end has a higher stance than the rear.

    Red-painted 15″ wheels have spinner-style covers and whitewall tires that were mounted in 2013. Braking is handled by drums at each corner, and the seller notes that the brakes require service.

    The seller tells us the interior was reupholstered as part of the work.

    Instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer, and a trio of MOON gauges are mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows under 63k miles, approximately 25 of which were added under current ownership. The seller states the mileage is not accurate, and total mileage is unknown.

    A Chevrolet 327ci small-block V8 was installed under prior ownership, and it has an Edelbrock intake manifold and valve covers as well as headers. The seller reports that the mechanical fuel pump was replaced in 2024.

    Included records indicate that a Turbo 350 transmission with a stall converter was installed in 2013, though the seller believes the car may be fitted with a two-speed Powerglide.

    Images in the gallery depict the work in progress.

    The car is titled using VIN 98BA478417.

    255 Flathead-Powered 1931 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe 3-Speed

    This 1931 Ford Model A is a steel-bodied, five-window coupe that has been built into a hot rod on a ’32 chassis. It is powered by a 255ci flathead V8 from a 1950 Mercury that was rebuilt with an Isky camshaft, adjustable lifters, hardened valve seats, Offenhauser heads, dual Stromberg 97s, and Fenton intake and headers. A ’39 Ford three-speed manual transmission, ’40 hydraulic brakes, and ’40 wheels were also installed along with a ’32 drop axle, ’32 grille, a ’32 headlight bar with guide-style lights, and ’37 taillights. The seller acquired the car in 2016, and the work was completed around 2020. This Model A is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1931 Ford.

    The seller tells us the ’31 steel body was mounted on a ’32 frame. The top was chopped, and the fabric for the roof has not been replaced. The body was painted single-stage green, and a ’32 grille and headlight bar were used along with ’37 taillights. The car retains a tilt-out windshield and has a visor along with a louvered hood and chrome spreader bars.

    The 16″ steel wheels are from a ’40 Ford and wear ’46 Mercury hubcaps. ’40 hydraulic brakes were also used along with a ’32 drop axle up front.

    The bench seat and side panels are trimmed in brown upholstery. Black carpeting lines the floor.

    The drop column is from a ’32, and a later-model steering wheel was used. The dashboard gauges are from a 1935, and extra gauges are mounted below. The seller estimates they have driven the car 1k miles.

    The 255ci flathead V8 is from a 1950 Mercury, and the seller tells us it was rebuilt by an Isky camshaft, adjustable lifters, hardened valve seats, Offenhauser heads, a Fenton intake and headers, and dual Stromberg 97s. The dual-point Mallory distributor was built by Bubba.

    The ’39 three-speed manual was resealed and rebushed as part of the work, and the rear end is from a ’40.

    Photos showing various stages of the work are presented in the gallery.

    The car is titled as a 1931 Ford using VIN A4331408.

    William Shatner’s Porsche Panamera Turbo and His Drive to Uncover Life’s Mysteries

    Few figures in entertainment have embraced the unknown with as much charisma and curiosity as William Shatner. From commanding the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk in “Star Trek” to hosting “The UnXplained” on The History Channel, Shatner has made a career out of asking bold questions and venturing into uncharted territory. But beyond the sets, scripts and sound stages lies a piece of machinery that’s just as sleek, powerful and enigmatic as the man himself: a 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo. Personally owned and autographed by Shatner, the Panamera – with just under 40,000 actual miles – is now selling with No Reserve at the 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction.

    This all-wheel-drive Porsche, finished in black over a matching black interior, represents a fusion of performance and presence. Its heart is a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 engine that produces a commanding 500 horsepower delivered through a 7-speed automatic transmission. It’s a vessel of speed, engineering and control, traits that mirror Shatner’s persona both on and off the screen. Yet what makes this Porsche truly compelling isn’t just its pedigree performance or its pristine one-owner condition. It’s the signature on the driver’s sun visor, Shatner’s own handwriting, etched into the cabin like a captain’s log, a subtle but tangible reminder that this was once the command center for a man who’s spent his life exploring both the fictional frontiers of space and the real-world mysteries of the unknown. For fans of “The UnXplained,” Shatner’s Porsche invites a deeper appreciation of the man behind the questions. Since 2019, Shatner has hosted the docuseries, which delves into enigmatic phenomena ranging from ancient ruins and extraterrestrial theories to mind-bending psychological puzzles. Unlike his iconic role as Captain Kirk, where fiction provided the answers, “The UnXplained” leans into life’s gray areas, the stories that science hasn’t yet solved and that folklore keeps alive. It’s not about offering conclusions; it’s about cultivating curiosity.

    That same sense of wonder seems to apply to Shatner’s approach to life. At 94 years old, he’s busier than ever, recently becoming the oldest person to fly into space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket. His appetite for the unknown is a way of life. And what better car to accompany such a mindset than the Panamera Turbo, a machine that defied conventions when it debuted?

    When Porsche first introduced the Panamera in 2009, it raised eyebrows. A four-door sedan from a brand known for sports cars? Yet the Panamera blended the soul of a 911 with the utility and luxury of a Grand Touring saloon. In Turbo trim, the car is a study in duality: it’s luxurious yet ferocious, stately yet startlingly quick. In many ways, it’s the automotive embodiment of Shatner himself, a polished exterior concealing endless layers of depth, passion and surprise. This particular Panamera Turbo is also enabled for Sirius XM and registered with LoJack, underscoring Shatner’s practical side.

    For collectors and fans alike, registering to bid on this Porsche Panamera is a chance to own a piece of pop culture history, a symbol of a man whose career hasntraversed genres, galaxies and generations. Whether you grew up watching “Star Trek,” have followed Shatner’s many music albums and memoirs, or are a devoted viewer of “The UnXplained,” this Panamera links you directly to the legend.

    Shatner once said, “You have to create your life. You have to carve it, like a sculpture.” This Porsche is part of that sculpture, an artifact from a life built on defying expectations, embracing adventure and always asking what lies beyond the horizon.

    As the car crosses the auction block with No Reserve, Oct. 15-18 at WestWorld, it will carry the spirit of curiosity and wonder. Like Shatner’s voice narrating tales of haunted lighthouses or mysterious disappearances, this Panamera tells its own story: one of speed, sophistication and the relentless pursuit of the unknown.

    Register to bid today!

    This article was originally published on Barrett-Jackson.com