In the 1950s, vertical headlights began appearing on production cars; they reached the mainstream in the 1960s. Although my impression is that vertical headlights originally came from custom culture, their eventual adoption by popular makes seems to have been more inspired by turbines. The following four cars currently listed on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com feature this style of headlight layout. Can you identify each vehicle and the years they were produced?
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Not all Camaros are created equal, and our AutoHunter Spotlight on this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS demonstrates this nicely. Thankfully, the data plate on this vehicle gives info that would be difficult to prove without documentation, so we have the benefit of knowing this particular Camaro was originally built with the Rally Sport package as well as a four-speed. Currently, it’s powered by a 350 small-block, plus it features a rear spoiler, Cowl Induction hood, three-spoke steering wheel, power front disc brakes, and more. Finished in blue with a black leather interior, this subtly modified pony car comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
The current blue is a bit stronger than the original Marina Blue. Other exterior features include hidden headlights (as part of the RS package), separate back-up lights (ditto), a rear spoiler, a Cowl Induction hood, and a set of 17-inch US Mags Santa Cruz wheels. The latter are wrapped in staggered-width Yokohama radial tires—225/45 up front, 245/45 out back.
The cabin features black leather upholstery with a pair of TMI bucket seats up front. Other interior features include a Vintage Air air conditioning system, RetroSound AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, three-spoke steering wheel, and floor-mounted Hurst shifter.
The instrument panel features aftermarket gauges that include a 140-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel. The odometer currently reads zero, having been reset during the restoration.
Chances are this 1967 Camaro was built with a small-block from the factory, but certainly not this 350. It features a four-barrel carburetor, an aftermarket intake manifold, headers, MSD ignition, and an aluminum radiator. The powerplant is connected to a four-speed manual transmission.
The underside features power front disc brakes, 3.73 gears in the rear differential, and a dual exhaust system.
Yes, you see many Camaros pass through the AutoHunter gates and, most of the time, they don’t have original documentation—this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS included. However, in this case, the data plate is its saving grace as the accessory codes point to this car originally being built with a tinted windshield (W), a four-speed manual (2L), and Rally Sport equipment (3L). That stuff’s golden, making this Camaro all the more desirable. But act fast and bid now because on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT), the auction for this spectacular Chevy will end.
If you look at usedJeep Wranglers for sale on certain sites, there’s a good chance the majority of them will have modifications of some kind. The Wranglers that fall into that group have also probably been bashed around on trails. Our Pick of the Day, a 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 5-Speed, falls into only one of those categories. You can find it listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
With even the quickest glace at any photo in this story, you can tell that this Patriot Blue TJ Wrangler has been upgraded with a variety of parts. According to the selling dealer, the previous owner added them. Better lighting was a big focus, so the headlights were changed to Quadratec LEDs, the front turn signals were smoked, KC LED fog lights and Sylvania flood lights were installed, and the rear setup was changed to LED tail lights surrounding a trio of LEDs.
The stock front bumper was replaced with a black powder-coated steel unit from Fishbone Offroad. In place of a factory hardtop or soft top is an aftermarket slant-back soft top with plastic windows. Paramount Automotive rocker guards with integrated side steps offer body protection and convenience. The suspension has been lifted by 2.5 inches, creating more room for the new 15-inch Pro Comp wheels and a set of fresh 35-inch Pro Comp A/T tires, all of which are put into motion by the Command-Trac four-wheel drive system. At the rear, black diamond-plate body armor guards against the scratches and dents that Mother Nature has been known to leave on her 4X4 visitors.
Since this Wrangler has obvious modifications, it’s easy to assume it’s been driven hard on trails. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, as the selling dealer states, “It has never been off-roaded.” Even better, the odometer shows there are only 49,035 miles on this rig. That means that inside the Khaki Santana Cloth interior, “Everything works as it should including the ice cold A/C.”
What about the Power Tech 4.0-liter I6, which was factory-rated at 190 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque? Or the heavy-duty five-speed manual gearbox? As the dealer puts it, “The Jeep looks, runs, and drives perfect. The transmission shifts great with no weird noises and the clutch grabs like new.”
Nobody has enjoyed this 2004 Jeep Wrangler X‘s off-road goodies or put substantial mileage on it. If you want to add some real miles to this TJ and throw some mud on its tires (and bumpers, grille, doors, etc.), buy it now for $15,995.
This 1935 Ford Model 48 is a steel-bodied, five-window coupe that was built into a hot rod between 2008 and 2012. The blue-painted coupe body was mounted on a boxed frame, which was modified with a Heidts independent front end and a four-link rear end with coilovers. Power comes from a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 linked to a 4L60E automatic transmission and a Quick Performance 9″ Ford rear end with 3.50 gears. Staggered Billet Specialties limited-edition Lobeck wheels were also fitted along with LED lighting, an Alumicraft grille, a Griffin aluminum radiator, Vintage Air climate control, leather upholstery, and a custom sound system. Driven ~2k miles since completion of the build, this ’35 Ford Coupe is now offered with a car cover and a clean Mississippi title in the seller’s name.
The steel body has been painted metallic blue and mounted on a boxed chassis. Watson’s StreetWorks LED brake lights and an Alumicraft grille were utilized, and the hood is louvered. The seller notes cracks in the paintwork on the rear fenders.
The suspension was modified with a Heidts independent front end using tubular control arms, power steering, and disc brakes, and out back is a Progressive Automotive triangulated four-link setup with RideTech coilovers. Staggered Billet Specialties limited-edition Lobeck wheels measure 15×6″ up front and 17×8″ out back, and they are mounted with BFGoodrich rubber.
The custom interior has Dynamat insulation, leather upholstery, a Lokar shifter, cruise control, power windows, Vintage Air climate control, and a custom stereo system with an Alpine amplifier.
The Billet Specialties steering wheel is mounted on a Flaming River tilt column. The 2k miles on the AutoMeter cluster in the EMS Smoothdash represent the distance driven on the build.
The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 was sourced from a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro according to the seller, who notes it was overhauled and balanced before installation. The pulleys, intake, throttle body, wiring harness, and ECU are from Street & Performance. A Painless wiring harness and Griffin radiator were also utilized.
The seller states the 4L60E automatic transmission was overhauled with a shift kit. It is linked by a 3″ Denny’s Street Rod driveshaft to the Quick Performance 9″ Ford axle with 3.50 gears.
The car has been recognized with several awards, including two first-overall trophies. Records, a front-end cover, and a car cover are included.
Images of the work in progress are displayed in the gallery.
The car is titled as a 1935 Ford using VIN DR6813844.
Monterey Car Week is underway and packed with action for a variety of car enthusiasts, whether you’re into prewar American luxury, European classics, vintage racing machines, modern hypercars, or automotive memorabilia. In addition to rallies, drive experiences, and car shows, there will be plenty of vehicle auctions. On Friday, August 15, 2025, Bonhams will be selling an impressive set of American and European cars from yesteryear and today to the highest bidders at The Quail Auction.
1932 Pierce-Arrow Eight Model 54 Convertible Sedan
Cars from two of the “Three Ps” will be there: a 1934 Packard Twelve 1107 Coupe and a 1932 Pierce-Arrow Eight Model 54 Convertible Sedan (sorry, Peerless aficionados). According to Bonhams, this black and yellow four-door drop-top is an older restoration and a CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) Full Classic powered by a 366ci L-head straight-eight. Recently, it received more than $45,000 in mechanical, electrical, and other updates as well as a new set of rim-to-road whitewalls.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
No assortment of classic American cars would be complete without a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray split-window coupe. This one comes from the collection of Bernard Fornas, the former CEO of Cartier. It underwent a well-documented frame-off restoration that focused on “the chassis, driveline and … the fiberglass bodywork” in particular. The black leather interior features air conditioning, power brakes, and power steering. Under the hood is a 327 V8 that’s connected to an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual gearbox.
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Saloon
The 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Saloon that will cross the block at The Quail Auction is truly fit for royalty, having been delivered new to Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. Finished in Masons Black over a Beige Connolly Vaumol leather interior, this Silver Cloud III comes with “factory build records, select receipts, and information related to its time on official duty in Iran.”
1973 Lamborghini Espada
Perhaps one of the most distinctive Lamborghinis that isn’t a wedge-shaped supercar will also be available to the highest bidder. This 1973 Lamborghini Espada is a four-seater from the third and final series of the model line, which ended in 1978 with a total production run of only 1,227 cars. Originally finished in Bleu Spettrale, it was refinished in its current color of Verde Metallizzato under previous ownership. Only three owners have put a combined total of fewer than 10,000 miles on this 370-horsepower V12-powered Lamborghini GT car.
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing”
Mercedes-Benz only produced only 1,400 300 SL “Gullwing” coupes between 1954 and 1957. Bonhams will have one of the iconic automobiles at The Quail Auction, but not just any Gullwing—this one was displayed by Mercedes at the 1956 Geneva Auto Show. In many ways, it has come a long way since then. At one point, its color scheme was changed from the original Elfenbein over a green gaberdine plaid interior to red (possibly); currently, it’s finished in the attractive combination of silver with a red leather interior. One thing that wasn’t changed was the factory-installed 3.0-liter I6 with direct fuel injection. After being shown in Geneva, this Gullwing was bought by its first owner. Over a decade later, it was purchased by a woman in Texas and subsequently moved to Mexico, where it has remained since the early 1970s. During its time south of the border, this 300 SL was overhauled by a Pebble Beach award-winning specialist.
Lamborghini Murcielago V12 coffee table
Other notable items on Bonhams’ docket for The Quail Auction include a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, a 1-of-40 Bugatti Divo, a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, and an assortment of car-themed collectibles, such as Rolls-Royce golf clubs and a coffee table made of out of the V12 from a Lamborghini Murcielago.
We have a team out covering some of the events taking place during Monterey Car Week, so stay tuned to The ClassicCars.com Journal for our written and video coverage of the festivities.
You may be familiar with the Fiat 500, the diminutive Italian that has captured hearts the world over. You may be less familiar with the 600, the slightly larger big brother that easily could be confused for a 500. And then there was the 600 Multipla, a Fiat people-mover that could be thought of as an early minivan. Available between 1956-67, 600 Multiplas were commonly used as taxis in Italy as they were capable of seating six.
When production began, the Multipla was powered by a 21.2-horsepower 633cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual. For the 1961 model year, the engine was bored and stroked to 767cc, upping output to 24.7 horses; a D was also added to the model name.
Today, in America, 600 D Multiplas are popular on the auction circuit; this 1964 example pulled $23,650 at the Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction.
Not all vehicles from abygone era are considered classics in the most positive, romantic sense of the word—some of them are just old, used cars. But as the old-school SUV community has shown, the International Harvester Scout II is a legitimate—and beloved—classic off-roader. Consider our latest AutoHunter Spotlight vehicle, a 1977 International Harvester Scout II Traveler 4X4, a classic with more than a few modern twists. If you make the winning bid on it, it’ll come from the private seller in Los Angeles with a bronze removable hardtop, thousands of dollars in service and parts receipts, and a clear title.
According to Scout Motors, production of the Scout II, a.k.a. “Wow Wagon,” began on April 19, 1971. Engine options included a 196ci four, 232ci six, 304ci V8, and 345ci V8. “Power steering, air conditioning, vastly improved ride quality, sound deadening, on top of a broadened array of styling, comfort and convenience options, put the Scout II model right back in the top tier of the growing SUV market.” The 1976 model year brought updates that included a pair of new long-wheelbase models: the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup.
This 1977 Scout II Traveler was put through a refurbishment process that started in 2002 and resulted in this distinctively styled and thoughtfully updated rig. Up front, it has a powder-coated off-road bumper, black aftermarket Super Scout II grille, and green LED halo-style headlights. Matte black side graphics keep the green body from looking too slab-sided. Of course, this Scout also has a lift (four inches) as well as upgraded wheels and tires. Under the black fender flares is a set of bronze 17-inch Method Race Wheels outfitted with 33-inch Gladiator QR900-M/T tires; there’s a matching one mounted at the rear on the swing-away spare tire carrier.
The hardtop is covered in bronze bed liner material and can be removed to reveal a powder-coated roll bar that provides some peace of mind for open-air off-roading.
Just like the outside, the interior was extensively customized and updated. The front buckets, second-row bench, and rear-facing third-row bench are covered in a handsome combination of tan vinyl and green plaid fabric inserts, and come equipped with seat belts. Whether the top is on or off, the cabin should be comfortable thanks to Vintage Air heat and A/C. A Boss AM/FM/Bluetooth head unit with Apple CarPlay and a 10-inch touchscreen is connected to an array of Focal speakers, ready to play music for road trips and off-pavement excursions.
This customized Scout II still is powered by an IH 345 V8, but that was also modernized with a rebuild under previous ownership, including FiTech fuel injection and Hooker headers. Power reaches the street or trail through a three-speed automatic and a dual-range transfer case.
If you want a classic SUV that’s not a Ford Bronco, Chevrolet K5 Blazer, or Jeep CJ, bid on this 1977 International Harvester Scout II Traveler 4X4. The auction ends at 12:45 p.m. (PDT) on Friday, August 15, 2025. Wouldn’t winning it make that weekend even better?
Open-air motoring has captivated travelers since the beginning of the automobile. Think about all the variants of sky-loving cars that have existed over the last 100 years or so: soft-tops, hardtops, T-tops, Targa tops, retractable fastbacks, not to mention moonroofs, sunroofs, and pull-back canvas tops like some Volkswagens had back in the day.
When the popular Datsun/Nissan Z-car first received T-tops in the 1980 model year, it was an innovation that was said to combine an open-air experience with coupe-like structural rigidity. In essence, T-tops offered the best of both worlds.
“This vehicle had been kept in the garage for the past 15 years,” the listing says. “All maintenance records, the original sticker, and 1986 300ZX maintenance book are available.”
We learn from the seller that the car is a three-owner vehicle that was repainted under prior ownership. It shows 161,000 miles, although the fresh paint job and nice burgundy interior are well-kept. A Grant steering wheel has been added, but the car looks otherwise original.
As for the T-tops, Nissan referred to the feature initially as a “T-bar roof.” A magazine advertisement from the period said, “Turn it on and turn it loose. The very first Datsun Z-car with an open cockpit to the heavens! Just take off the two stowable roof panels and feel the rush of its fuel-injected fury. The shifting winds of every maneuver. You always wanted to open up a Z. Now is the time to experience the ultimate definition of awesome.”
This generation of the Z-car rode on the Z31 chassis and marked the car’s continued evolution toward a more comfortable Grand Tourer as opposed to a raw sports car. Power comes from a naturally aspirated VG30E 3.0-liter V6 rated at about 160 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque when new. A turbocharged variant was available.
The 300ZX was a hit for all the right reasons, and the Z-car enthusiast community remains stronger than ever today. The latest Z variant, dubbed the RZ34, launched in 2023 and was said to be “A professional evolution of an icon” in automotive media.
If you’ve ever wanted to drive an icon with T-tops, it’s right here, ready for a new owner.
The 1980s ushered in a wave of groundbreaking automotive technology, blending futuristic design with features that would shape the vehicles of today. Far from being mere relics, several cars from this era boasted innovations like turbocharging, advanced electronics, and digital dashboards—years ahead of their time. These bold moves not only transformed driving experiences but laid the foundation for many modern advancements. Discover how these iconic vehicles redefined what was possible, as detailed by sources like MotorTrend and Autoweek.
This go-kart was designed to resemble a 1932 Ford hot rod and was used in parades by the Jaffa Shriners of Altoona, Pennsylvania. It then sat unused for several years before being purchased by the seller in 2025. The kart wears fiberglass bodywork finished in red over a black tubular steel frame, and power comes from an eight-horsepower Tecumseh single linked to a shiftable three-speed transmission and a drive chain. Work performed by the seller included installing a DC voltage regulator/rectifier as well as a replacement carburetor, spark plug, battery, drive belt, and engine oil. Features include a plastic windscreen, side mirrors, a rear-mounted disc brake, electric start, a horn, flag holders, a white seat, a three-spoke steering wheel, front and rear lights, and a speaker system. This hot rod-style go-kart is now offered with a rebuilt Tecumseh carburetor at no reserve in Portage, Pennsylvania, on a bill of sale.
The fiberglass body is finished in red and features polished front and rear bumpers as well as a faux grille and side vents and “Jaffa Motor Corps” graphics along the sides. Additional features include chrome-bucketed headlights affixed to an arched bar mounted between the front fenders as well as taillights, side mirrors, a windscreen, fenders, running boards, pinstriping, and a rear-hinged trunk lid with a silver vented cover to access the motor and battery compartment. American flags are mounted at the rear along with a spare wheel that is fitted with a white cover sporting “Shriners Help Children” script.
Silver-finished 6″ steel wheels wear polished hubcaps with Cheng Shin bias-ply tires. Stopping is by a rear-mounted disc brake.
The cockpit features a bench seat upholstered in white vinyl with matching side panel trim and black carpeting. Additional equipment includes a three-spoke steering wheel and a shifter located on the left side with a label indicating forward and reverse. A speaker system control box positioned on the right side has rotary switches for sirens and animal sounds. A dash panel houses a horn button, starter key, and a parking-brake lock.
The eight-horsepower 318cc Tecumseh Formula XL/C single drives the rear axle via a shiftable transmission and a drive chain with three forward speeds and reverse. The seller notes that the charging system has been updated with a DC voltage regulator/rectifier, and recent work also includes replacing the carburetor, drive belt, engine oil, and spark plug. The removed Tecumseh carburetor has been rebuilt and is included in the sale.
