1961 Morgan Plus 4 Super Sport
When I search ClassicCars.com For my daily vehicle picks, I treat the process like a treasure hunt. Among the tens of thousands of cars on the site, some are real gems. I never know what I'll find there. Many cars have incredible stories from when they were new. Of all the cars I've seen on our site, none have been as incredible as the one I found for my piece today. If this car could talk - well, it could tell stories. Today's Pick of the Day is a very special 1961 Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports located at the dealership in Stratford, Connecticut. Not only does this car have an incredible story, but it's also one of the best deals I've ever seen on our site. This is the car from 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Motor Company.) This is no ordinary Plus 4 Super Sports (this car is already quite rare), it's…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1972 Datsun 240Z
before you all go crazy I do know from the reviews that this 240Z comes with a less than ideal automatic transmission. For purists, this is a direct reason to skip this list and look for a car with a manual transmission. Keep in mind that the price difference between the manual 240Z and the automatic 240Z is approximately 25%. Considering you can convert a 240Z from a 280Z to a 5-speed for around $6,000, this makes this an attractive proposition. With all this in mind, we're featuring this 1972 Datsun 240Z on AutoHunter, the online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com. It's being offered by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, and the auction will end on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. MST The seller describes this 240Z as a California car, powered by a numbers-matching L24 2.4L inline six-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed X0700 automatic transmission. Painted in my favorite 240Z color (code 918 Orange) over the original…
Daily Pick: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
I still remember fondly The first day of the C63 press conference. It was held in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and it was my first time riding in a car. After a few miles we came to a traffic light. What should be parked next to me but a Ferrari 355 Spyder. This guy literally defines the Ferrari driver stereotype: wearing a Ferrari Polo shirt, a two-tone Rolex Datejust, Persol sunglasses, and sitting in the passenger seat is a woman one-third his age. He looked at the C63 with little interest, noting the wider fenders and huge tires (not to mention the exhaust note our car made). When the light came on, he took off with a lot of noise and wheelspin, but we were already about 50 yards ahead of him. When he met us at the next traffic light, he looked at our silver sedan in confusion. "What the hell is that Mercedes? I really want to catch you!"…
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Tribute
when you purchase When it comes to a collector car, deciding who to buy it from can sometimes be almost as important as the car itself. In my experience, dealing with an honest and knowledgeable seller is the difference between buying a good car or a bad one. In the world of the Chevrolet Corvair, one of the best sellers I've ever met in the industry is Chris Shade of Shade Classic Cars in Hastings, Nebraska. He's the kind of guy who not only tells you which of his cars to buy, but also asks you what you expect from the car and tells you not to buy it if it doesn't suit you. Chris is also a legitimate Corvair expert and has a personal collection of Corvairs. He also restored, rebuilt, raced and showed the cars. That being said, today's pick is a tribute to the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa (please ignore the incorrect title at the top of…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1991 Acura Legend L
When Honda launched the Acura In 1986, they created something the world had never seen before: a truly top-shelf luxury car from Japan. Sure, the Japanese have been building cars like the Monarch and President for years for their home market, but these cars aren't seen anywhere else in the world and are just single models rather than entire car lines. Acura's concept proved to be quite successful, and before long you had Toyota launching the Lexus and Nissan launching the Infiniti. My favorite of all Acura vehicles has always been the Acura Legend Coupe. In fact, my family had one when I was a kid and I remember thinking the build quality was just as good as the BMW 633CSi we had at the time. Now, this 1991 Acura Legend L is listed on AutoHunter, an auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com. The Legend is Acura's top model. Think of it as the company's version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
when people ask me As for what I would recommend as their first classic American car purchase, I almost always give the same answer: a Ford Mustang. The 1964.5-1970 Ford Mustang is the most supportive and simple classic American car you can own. There are literally hundreds of quality restoration parts suppliers, and they are almost universally respected in every field of car collecting enthusiasts, and they look great and are fun to drive. Of all the Mustangs produced from 1964 to 1970, my favorite body style is the 1965 to 1966 Fastback 2+2. To me, they are one of the top five postwar American automobile designs and one of the best standard production automobile designs of the 20th century. The fusion of European and American styles allows designers to make everything perfect. If you doubt that, ask yourself why Ford has used the '65-'66 Fastback since 2005 as the template for the Mustang's basic design. One of those truly…
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 5-speed
Many people like this idea Photo of a vintage British sports car. Maybe they owned one 30 years ago and have fond memories of long trips across the country in the car and want to relive those times. While plenty of people go out and buy a classic Triumph TR6 or MG MGB, many of them find that the cars they miss aren't that interesting after all. This could be because the car is constantly in need of repairs, or the basic seats are now not as comfortable as they once were. Additionally, cars from the 1960s and 1970s were slow compared to any modern car (even minivans). If you find yourself in the second category, I recommend another option: the BMW Z4 Roadster. The BMW Z4 is the second small convertible sports car offered by BMW in the United States. I own both a Z4 and a Z3. Although I think the Z3 has more classic styling, the Z4…
Review: 2025 BMW M4 Competition
Forget about the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. This BMW is a better car for a third of the price. While visiting Los Angeles earlier this year, I had the opportunity to drive the 2025 BMW M4 Competition and see what kind of car it is. I have to say, it's certainly a track-ready vehicle that can also do double duty as a daily driver. If you think of it as a more civilized rival to the GT3 RS version of the 911, you're on the right track. My loaner car came with almost every available option, including the Driving Assistance Professional Package, Parking Assistance Package, Carbon Fiber Package, and Executive Package. Its as-tested price of $108,945 includes the special-order Chalk BMW individual paint color and a wild Yas Marina blue and black leather interior with yellow highlights, all of which perfectly match the exterior paint color. Even with the carbon fiber sport seats installed, the interior of the M4 is…
Pick of the Day: 2019 Lexus LC500
If you've always wanted a unique, top-of-the-line GT race car, but didn't want any of the potential hassles associated with it, there's really only one option: the Lexus LC500. With this car you get strong performance, fit and finish that rivals most offerings from European manufacturers. Most importantly, buying a Lexus gives you peace of mind, mostly because they are quite possibly the most reliable cars ever made. I drove an LC500 the 1,200 miles from Connecticut to the Greenbrier Concours about seven years ago, just after the model was introduced, and I can tell you that these cars are every bit as good as they say they are. Finishes include nice touches not found on any other car. Additionally, I was surprised by the number of people who reviewed the LC500, both older and younger enthusiasts telling me how much they loved the car. These things combined with a great experience behind the wheel make this car look nearly…
AutoHunter spotlights the 1987 Porsche 928 S4
among all Porsche models My favorite is still the Porsche 928. This model, not the 911, was the car I wanted most when I was in high school in the 1980s. This is the car I have a poster on my wall, and this is the car I dreamed of. I actually worked in a Porsche shop in high school, and around 1983, I delivered one of the cars (a moss green metallic with tan leather) to the owner after we serviced it. This car blew me away with its incredibly solid build quality and complete lack of body lean in high-speed corners. It's an automatic transmission, but one that seems perfectly suited to the nature of the 928. Driving this car solidified my opinion of the 928: it was the greatest Porsche road car of the 1980s and one of the best GT cars of all time. This 1988 Porsche 928 S4 appeared on AutoHunter, an online auction platform…
Daily Pick: 1987 Porsche 944S
back in timePorsche has always launched an entry-level car that brings people into the family at an affordable price. Someone might really want a 911, but can only afford it at a lower price. It didn't give them their "dream car," but it allowed them to still have a Porsche. I don't know what happened, but Porsche seems to have abandoned this strategy and adopted an almost Ferrari marketing strategy where all their cars are quite expensive. That's a shame, because some affordable cars like the original Boxster, 914, 912 and 924/944 cars were not only fun to drive, but also extremely well built. For many, they are a great entry point into the brand. Case in point, our Daily Pick, this 1987 Porsche 944S featured on ClassicCars.com. The 944S was Porsche's second economical car in the 1980s. However, this is a standard 944 car, and instead of the usual 214 hp 2.5 liter inline 4 engine, a twin cam…
1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition
1970s and early 1980s It was a tough time for automakers selling sports cars in the United States. Whether you were Porsche, Ferrari, or Chevrolet, emissions regulations combined with ever-increasing safety standards had a serious negative impact on the era's high-performance cars. Influence. At that time, the Ferrari 308 GTBi's 0-60 acceleration time was only 7.9 seconds, and even the Porsche 928 needed 7 seconds. In the United States, sports cars have all but disappeared, save for one survivor: the Corvette. You have to give GM credit for continuing to build and develop the Corvette during the energy crisis, the climate crisis, and the overall decline of the entire sports car world at the time. It could have simply canceled the car and moved on, but it chose to keep the C3 as the Corvette record-holder for another 15 years, until 1982. The 1982 model gives the aging but still desirable C3 Corvette its final bow for collectors. This 22,000-mile…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1964 Triumph TR4
All standard production The TR4 has always been my favorite car built by Triumph. It combines the proven Triumph inline-four engine and drivetrain with what I sincerely consider to be the most stunning design of any car in the company's history. Michelotti's looks are perfectly proportioned and look simultaneously Italian and British. The TR4's creature comforts were also greatly improved compared to other small-bore British cars before it, with details such as a folding convertible top and roller shutter windows being introduced for the first time. Additionally, the dashboard looks stunning with its Jaeger gauges and the very cool banjo steering wheel. For me, the TR4 and later six-cylinder version, the TR250, marked the end of the classic Triumph, as I felt the later TR6 lacked a bit of the TR4's elegance. The TR4 also has an excellent racing pedigree, with Bob Tullius running his Group 44 racing team on the East Coast of the United States and Kas Kastner…
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe
This year marks Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton drove for Mercedes last year after a hugely successful 12 seasons. During that time, he achieved an incredible 84 wins, 78 pole positions and 6 drivers' championships. To commemorate this incredible achievement in one of the most difficult and challenging series in motorsport, I decided to make my Daily Pick a fitting car to celebrate his achievement. Today’s pick is this stunning 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe, which coincidentally was built in the same year that Hamilton won his sixth championship with Mercedes, which also put him in direct contact with Michael Schumacher has a tie of seven F1 titles. I think this choice is more appropriate because the AMG GT itself has a pretty amazing record, with class wins at almost every track in the world, including 1-4th place at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, and The 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Daytona. This particular car is…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
of all americans Among the high-performance cars of the 1980s, the Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z was one of the coolest cars, even though it still seems to have its share of jokes. The fact that I grew up during that time period does tend to predispose me to comments like this, but in the 1980s, Chevy sold thousands of IROCs to people 10 years older than me, and they all loved the car. IROC is so 1980s and RadWood that when you look at one of these you can almost hear Ratt's "Round and Round" on the stereo. Furthermore, the Camaro IROC-Z is a pretty serious performance car that announces to the world that American performance cars are back and here to stay. Heck, some of the world's most famous racers drive IROC-Zs on the circuits of the International Championship Series, the series from which the cars are named. The downside is that over time many of these cars have been…
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprints Possibly the most affordable and fun-to-drive classic Italian small-bore GT car available today. They offer striking Bertone closed-body styling, combined with service-friendly four-cylinder 750/101 Series Alpha mechanicals, and are eligible for dozens of driving and show events. Many people prefer the open-top Pininfarina Spider models, but as a driver, I honestly prefer the closed-top Sprint models because they drive better, look more elegant, and have rarer views than the open-top models. What's also cool is that the Alfa Giulietta Sprint was the first of Alfa Romeo's new cars and was launched before the Spider. The Daily Pick is one of them, a second series 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint located in Sacramento, California. The private seller describes this Alpha Sprint as "a stunning red exterior that perfectly captures the essence of Italian sports car design. Elegant body lines are complemented by black leather seats, perforated cream headliner and black carpeting" The interior complements each other perfectly.”…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Pontiac GTO is Most people consider this to be the original muscle car. According to legend, this project was developed by John DeLorean after seeing what local street racers were doing to their cars, which was basically shoving a powerful full-size car engine into a midsize car. The combination worked, and the GTO has become a legend ever since. Featured in automatic hunter One of these legendary muscle cars is a 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible. The seller describes this GTO as being powered by a rebuilt 326ci V8 engine, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It comes in red with black pinstripes and features a black convertible top over black vinyl interior. The exterior of the car appears to be in good condition, and the paint and brightwork appear to be in good condition. Additionally, the convertible top, including the rear window, appears to have been well taken care of. The car rides on 14-inch Rally I wheels with chrome…
BMW Motorrad launches modern classic
in more than 100 years In the history of BMW Motorrad, the most iconic model is the R 90 S. This motorcycle relaunched the BMW Motorrad brand in the early 1970s and in many ways saved the BMW Motorrad division. In 1976, the R 90 S took the world by storm when it won the Production TT race on the Isle of Man, with drivers Hans-Otto Butenuth and Helmut Dähne celebrating their class victory. In the same year, Steve McLaughlin (83rd) won the famous Daytona 200 race on a Butler & Smith-prepared R 90 S; his teammate Reg Pridmore (163rd) later became the first AMA Superbike Champion in history. BMW used this racing success to sell quite a few street versions of the R 90 S, which put BMW back in the spotlight as a top motorcycle manufacturer. Just in time for the holiday season, BMW has unveiled a motorcycle that pays homage to what many consider the most iconic…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 White Arrow
SL550 is one of them One of the most timeless European sports cars in the world. These cars carry over the overall philosophy of the GT cars with the added benefit of a convertible roof. Want to drive many miles at high speeds and stay comfortable the entire time? This is for you. Shown on AutoHunter is a rather rare version of one of these cars, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 White Arrow Edition. The SL550 White Arrow is available on only 400 cars, and with a $10,125.00 option, its price when new is a whopping $123,595. The car features a unique Designo Magno Cashmere White paint scheme with a contrasting black roof and black Nappa and Designo Platinum White leather interior. Options include the Premium Package, Driver Assistance Package, 19-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels, a power retractable hardtop, bi-xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and heated and ventilated multi-contour power-adjustable seats. Additionally, you get Airscarf neck heating, a reversing camera, parking sensors,…
Pick of the Day: 2008 Aston Martin Vantage
Today's selection It's a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, for sale on ClassicCars.com from a New York dealer. Before everyone comments on how crazy Aston Martin service costs are, take a moment to look at this amazing car. It's painted in what's called Glacier Blue, which is probably one of the most beautiful colors I've ever seen on an Aston Martin car. It showcases the design's stunning Ian Callum lines more than anything else, and pairs perfectly with the beige leather interior. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a car designed to go head-to-head with the Porsche 911. Yes, the 911 bests it in some performance areas, but no Porsche road car has the sophistication or drama of the Aston Vantage. . The dealer selling the car in Farmingdale, New York, says the car has pristine history, is free of any accidents or defects, and has only 53,358 miles on the odometer. It's powered by Aston's hand-built 4.3L V8 engine, which…
2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster
in category For modern high-performance sports cars, in my opinion, there is no better choice than the first-generation BMW Z3 M Roadster. Consider that these cars come from the BMW M Group. They all come standard with high-performance suspension, brakes and engines. Next, add reliability, powerful performance, the great-sounding BMW inline-six engine, and the ability to service the car yourself. Finally, don't forget about the retro/modern style (which looks better every year in my opinion) and the wonderfully comfortable sports car interior, and a great addition to your garage too. Many BMW "experts" will tell you that the only Z3 M's available were second-series models, but I beg to differ. To me, the price difference in performance isn't worth it. Yes, later cars equipped with the legendary BMW S54 engine had more power, but it wasn't that obvious from the driver's seat. The first-generation car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and hit the quarter mile in…
Daily Pick: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
I have a great reputation Buying a very expensive car at the end of the depreciation cycle. I've done this with Aston Martins, Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs, etc. It's amazing to be able to buy a new car worth over $150,000 for less than $30,000. They still offer a class-leading experience just like they originally offered at the price of a mid-range Toyota Camry. Today's pick is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, a perfect example of one of these cars. It was powered by an amazing V12 engine with 604 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, an interior packed with the best Mercedes had to offer at the time, and modern/classic styling that looks as good now as it did before. The car is new. These features combine to make this SL the perfect open-top GT racer. I attended the press launch for the SL65, so I know from experience that these are truly incredible cars. On a trip from Los…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
for the first time i realized I saw the Pontiac Firebird while watching the TV show "Booker" in the 1980s. I don't know why it took me until 1989 to mentally register this model. Maybe it's because Pontiac (aside from the black Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit) isn't a brand that piques my interest. To me, Booker's Blue Firebird takes everything that was great about the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro and improves it on styling. Since then, the first-generation Firebird has been my favorite production pony car, second only to the 1965-1967 Shelby Mustangs, cars that really can't be considered "production" cars. This 1968 Pontiac Firebird appears on AutoHunter, an online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com. The Firebird you see here is powered by a 350 V8 engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. The car comes from the seller complete with cover, battery can, original removed speedometer, spare parts and New York license plates. The exterior of this Firebird…
Pick of the Day: 2000 BMW Z3
let me start I said I love the BMW Z3 and I personally own one, so I'm a bit biased towards these cars. In fact, I think the Z3 is the best modern version of an old roadster ever made. Yes, Mazda still sells Miatas, but a 20-plus-year-old Z3 still feels better than any Miata I've driven (especially the interior). That's my opinion, but it's based on spending a lot of time in each vehicle. The Z3's materials were better, the car felt more solid, and the options far exceeded what Mazda was offering at the time. The reason is simple: the Z3 is a much more expensive car than the Miata, and the BMW can do things the Mazda can't do at the same price point. BMW's main focus was that while this car was powered by the M44 1.9 liter I4, a number of really great BMW I6 engines soon followed, making the Z3 a car with more…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1967 Chevrolet Nova Hardtop
Chevrolet Nova Located in an interesting spot in the world of collectible cars. Novas aren't as desirable as Chevelles, nor as valuable as Olds Cutlass or Buick Skylark, but their capabilities are very similar to those cars' capabilities. They're just as fun to drive and easy to maintain, but cost a lot less. They are what my Nova-loving friends call the "bread and butter" American collector cars. This 1967 Chevrolet Nova appears on AutoHunter, an online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com. The seller describes this 1967 Chevrolet Nova as a fully restored two-door hardtop powered by a 327ci V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in blue with a black vinyl top covering a black vinyl interior. During this car's restoration, it received some welcome upgrades, including a rebuilt engine and new parts like a high-lift cam, Weiand aluminum intake manifold, Demon four-barrel carburetor, gear-driven timing systems, aluminum radiators and aluminum and chrome cosmetic items. The car…
The Hilton Head Island Race is the perfect end to the event
This year marks the 22nd edition of the Hilton Head Island Elegance and Automobile Festival. I have had the pleasure of attending and serving as a judge in Hilton Head for the past 14 years, and during that time I have seen the show grow from a great local/regional event to something even more exciting. This is new race chairman Chris Brewer's first year officially at the helm of the event, and he has elevated the event to one of the top five races in the country this year. Also somehow able to capture the friendly "low country" feel that has been a staple since the beginning. One of the winners of the Grand Motoring Festival Photo Contest photographed by Deremer Studios, LLC The four-day event kicked off with the Grand Motoring Film Festival, where more than 30 films, both feature and short, competed to win in their respective categories. My favorite movie this week is a movie about BMW's…
Pick of the Day: 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8
last week i got Get the chance to drive an amazing car during the Hilton Head Racing Weekend. The car is an Alpina V8 Roadster. Yes, this car is a BMW Z8, but when it was built in Alpina form, it was called a V8 Roadster. It has all the incredible hand-built quality of the standard Z8, but changes the suspension, engine, wheels, gearbox and some internal parts to Alpina-supplied parts. The springs inside are the same as the regular Z8, but the shock absorbers have different valving for a more comfortable ride, and the engine isn't the S62 from the E39 M5, but a heavily modified M62 V8 - the house of Alpina. Additionally, it doesn’t have a six-speed manual gearbox, but a five-speed automatic. While this sounds bad, it actually makes this RV more practical and easier to drive in day-to-day use. Total production of the Alpina V8 roadster version of the Z8 was only 555 units, making…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Sedan
Chevrolet Corvair is, In my opinion, this is an amazing car, especially for an American car made in the 1960s. Created under the management of Ed Cole and designed by Bill Mitchell, it was unlike any car produced by the Big Three American car companies. The Corvair features a rear-mounted aluminum inline 6-cylinder engine, four-wheel independent suspension, and a unitized body structure. GM took these ideas from European small cars and spent millions of dollars designing the car. The launch of the car brought great success to the brand and earned it accolades. It appeared on the cover of Time magazine and was named Motor Trend's 1960 Car of the Year. A few years later this book Not safe at any speed Great pains are taken to demonize the Corvair, but much of the book is absolute nonsense. The Corvair is a fun, sporty car with a great owner community and parts that are not only available but affordable. These…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The C3 Corvette still exists My favorite generation of "American sports cars". Yes, I know every car before it was more valuable, and reviews of C3 cars tend to be less positive, but when I think of what a Corvette looks like, the C3 is what I picture in my mind. In fact, the C3 Corvette's styling was so good that it even influenced the C4, C5 and C6 models. If you doubt that, ask Ed Welburn, GM's former vice president of global design, and he'll put you right. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette coupe featured on AutoHunter is considered by many to be the C3's best year. This 1969 Corvette is described as having a 454ci V8 engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It's finished in Daytona Yellow over black vinyl interior and is now available from the selling dealer with a clear title. Daytona Yellow is the original color of this car. You can tell by looking at…
Pick of the Day: 1975 AMC Hornet
What is the cheapest Can you buy a James Bond car? Well, you know it's not an Aston Martin DB5, or a BMW Z8, or even a Lotus Esprit. Prices for all of these cars range from about $50,000 to about $1 million. There yes cars used in james bond movies and One of the most incredible 007 stunts of the 1970s: AMC Bumblebee. The Daily Pick is one of those cars, a 1975 AMC Hornet located in California and listed on ClassicCars.com. The example we have here is the exact same color combination used in The Man with the Golden Gun. The seller describes this Hornet as having the original six-cylinder engine that was refurbished in 2020 and paired with a three-speed Torque Command automatic transmission. They added that the car has a new paint job and a redone factory-correct interior. The car needs a carburetor gasket replaced, but the tires are new. When all was said and done,…
2016 Aston Martin Vantage GTS
for those of you Those of you who know me or have read my stories probably know by now that my favorite car brand is Aston Martin. Yes, I know I'm obsessed with BMW, but the Aston brand has a mythology and history that, to me, is unmatched by any other carmaker in automotive history. Sure, Ferraris are powerful, especially in terms of mythology, but owning and driving or just simply staring at an Aston is another story entirely. Additionally, although Astons are comparable to Ferraris in most aspects, used Astons almost always sell for much less, making the brand even more attractive. The Daily Pick is one of them, a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GTS coupe at a dealership in Costa Mesa, California. The story of the modern Aston Martin Vantage began in 2003 with the debut of the AMV8 Vantage at the North American International Auto Show. It was well received by journalists and potential owners alike, and…
The theme of the fifth annual Chattanooga Car Festival is
many people say The car hobby isn't really about the cars, it's about the people who own them. No event I can think of exemplifies this better than the Chattanooga Car Festival. The event is the brainchild of Byron DeFoor and Brian Johnson. From the beginning, their focus was different. Rather than being held on a traditional golf course, it's held in the downtown Chattanooga area. Some people enjoy seeing cars on a golf course, but personally, it's nice to see cars in a well-displayed, well-curated way on a downtown street (which is a more natural setting for them) Special. The three-day Chattanooga Car Festival kicks off Friday, October 11, with a small gathering of cars, workshops with the likes of Patrick Long and Jeff Zwart, live music and street vendors. The car clubs came together on Saturday for the first ever full layout of the Porsche-themed Luftgekühlt, with a carefully curated display of dozens of Ferraris, as well as…
Pick of the Day: 2006 BMW M5
i have a lot of experience Along with the E60 BMW M5. The press conference for the new 2005 M5 in the United States was the first BMW media conference I attended. It was held near Lime Rock Park Raceway in Connecticut, and we had the opportunity to drive it on the track as well as on some amazing nearby roads. Powered by the new 500-horsepower S85 5.0-liter V10 engine, the M5 is a BMW model that journalists attending the event have never seen before. The engine is an absolute gem and the SMG transmission shifts faster than any manual gearbox without any lag and delivers some incredible performance figures. The M5 features BMW's new adaptive suspension, which can be adjusted to various modes from Comfort mode to a track-ready Sport+ setting. It's a masterpiece of technology and performance. The figures BMW gave us at the time were a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds (very quick for that era) and…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway
AutoHunter Featured That's it for this stunning 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway. Since 1977, Callaway Motor Company founder Reeves Callaway has been making fast Corvettes even faster. What started out as simply adding a turbocharger to a car grew into a complete performance package that leaves few cars untouched. The seller describes this 2009 Callaway Corvette as a car built by Callaway Cars, with a 6.2-liter supercharged LS3 V8 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It's finished in Cyber Gray metallic paint over an ebony leather interior. The seller is providing this Callaway Corvette with a spare key, owner's manual, Callaway sales brochure, custom cloth bra, clear top, clean CARFAX report and a clear title. The Cyber Gray paint looks to be in good condition, and the car's exterior features a performance hood, Callaway badging, and rides on staggered-width 18- and 19-inch Z06 10-spoke chrome aluminum wheels with 245 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires/40 front tires and 285/35 rear tires.…
1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe
early 1990sI work in the film industry as a production coordinator and my daily driver is a Porsche 911 coupe. For that job, I needed a car that could carry more than two people and be decent, but not great enough also OK You see, one of my additional duties as production coordinator was to pick up cast and crew at various airports and bring them to hotels near where we were filming. As a car enthusiast, I wanted something unique and reliable, something stylish but affordable and well-made. It was a hard combination to find, but after weeks of searching, I finally found a Volvo 262C Bertone coupe. This proved to be an excellent choice as the 262C was comfortable, could accommodate cast or crew luggage, had a luxurious interior, and the styling always seemed to turn heads, especially for those who love cars. explain. I remember picking up Bill Paxton from the airport while filming Tombstone and our…
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible
from the beginning Porsche cars have always been a very popular choice in my car collecting hobby. To illustrate this point, the second car I owned was a 1968 912 Targa. There are several reasons why Porsches are so popular. First, they have a long racing tradition, with multiple wins and championships in every sports car series around the world, and driven by some of the world's most famous drivers. Secondly, Porsche cars have very high build quality. Finally, they are very reliable and always seem to work. Featured on AutoHunter is this 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible. It's for sale by a private seller in St. Marys, Georgia; the auction ends Thursday. This 2005 911 is from the end of the 996 generation and has traveled approximately 51,000 miles since new. Seller provides including owner's manual, service records, window sticker, CARFAX report, and clear title. The exterior of this 911 Carrera 4 looks to be in excellent condition.…
Review: 2024 BMW X6 xDrive 40i
past I have personally owned a BMW X3 for about 10 years and currently own a 2018 X5 M Sport. Additionally, I've driven the brilliant X5M, X1 and the ridiculously fast MX on the street and track. However, until now I haven't had time to drive the more crossover-focused X-Class BMW vehicles. About 4 weeks ago, BMW loaned me an X6 to drive for a week to get a feel for what the other X-Class vehicles were like. During the week, I took it with me to run errands and also drove to Maine to visit the Maine Classic Car Museum, where I served as their collection consultant. BMW calls the X6 a midsize coupe SUV. Although the name seems strange at first glance, it is an SUV and actually has 4 doors, but it does look more like a coupe in terms of driving dynamics and appearance. The car I borrowed was an Aventurin Red Metallic 2024 model with…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
To me, the best Camaro ever The most advanced ever is the second generation model with the RS head. This car combines everything that was great about the original Camaro and adds stunning European styling that has never been improved upon, as well as more interior creature comforts. It was an instant hit and its basic design remained in use until 1981. While the Mustang grew in size during the era and became more of a luxury car, the Camaro never lost its way and became—for me—the best pony car of the 1970s. . Our AutoHunter spotlight is on one of these great cars, the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS. The selling dealer describes the car as a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport, powered by a supposedly matching 350ci Turbo-Fire V8 engine mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. The exterior looks great, with yellow and black stripes replacing the original's classic copper color (Code 67). It features a…
Pick of the Day: 1987 BMW 325i Convertible
this Daily Picks is a 1987 BMW 325i Convertible listed on ClassicCars.com by a North Carolina dealer. The other night I watched a new movie called Shoplifters on Amazon Prime Video and it immediately reminded me of the first time I drove a BMW 3 Series. It was done because it's a movie about a group of friends and what they did on the day the Smiths broke up. You may be wondering why this reminds me of the BMW Ultimate Tanner. That's why. The Smiths are my favorite band of all time, a band that seems to appeal to me more than any other band in the world. When I heard about their breakup on MTV, I was very upset. I moped around all day listening to their tapes at a local record store, finally arriving back at my apartment at dusk. That night, one of my best friends drove up to my college apartment in his brand new…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
FeaturedAutomatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this low-mileage 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. The Pontiac Trans Am was the dream car of American muscle car enthusiasts in the 1970s and 1980s, thanks in large part to its performance in the movie Cannonball Run. In an era of mediocre performance, it was one of the few cars that still waved the performance flag. It looked fast, and it actually went pretty fast. In addition to its straight-line performance, it also handled pretty well. The Trans Am featured in AutoHunter Spotlight has only traveled 45,000 miles since new and appears to be in excellent condition. It is powered by a 403ci V8 engine and is mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Sun Gold with a white vinyl interior, this Trans Am is being offered by the selling dealer with vehicle papers, build sheet, and clear proof of ownership. The exterior of this Trans Am is…
Pick of the Day: 1969 Triumph Bonneville
this Daily Selection This is a 1969 Triumph Bonneville listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Wisconsin. For me, of all the British motorcycles from the 1960s, the Bonneville is an icon of the era. It has a racing pedigree and has been featured in movies and TV shows. In many ways, it is the quintessential classic British motorcycle - so much so that the new Triumph company released a modern version of the "Bonnie" in 2001. I have owned many British motorcycles over the years, and the Bonneville has always met my expectations of British motorcycles. They are fast and fun to ride, and they are light and easy to handle, especially compared to newer motorcycles. They also have a great exhaust sound, just like the sound of a World War I fighter plane. The Bonneville name dates back to 1956, when John Allen set a world speed record of 214.40 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats on a…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2005 Cadillac XLR
Featured Automatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 2005 Cadillac XLR. The Cadillac XLR is a fascinating car. Unlike the Allante that Cadillac introduced decades ago, the XLR is a stunning design, designed by my friend Kip Wasenko, that takes the strongest parts of Cadillac's design language and puts them all into the design of a luxury GT car. The XLR has a very nice body and is based on the C6 Corvette chassis, so it has an excellent foundation. In fact, the XLR was built at the same time as the C6 Corvette at GM's plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The problem at the time was that it was priced very close to the Mercedes SL500 and Jaguar XK8, which led many buyers to choose the European car over the new American one. This is a shame because the XLR is a fantastic GT car and is very rare, with only 15,460 produced in total. In…
Daily Picks: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Last weekend At the Radnor Hunt Antique Car Show in Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to test drive my friend Tim McNair's Mercedes-Benz SL500. This was exciting because, up until that point, I had only put about 10 miles on one. I had heard about how good they were, but I had yet to truly experience one. The SL500 that Tim had was a great example, with only 25,000 original miles on it, and was a great example of how a good SL500 should drive. I have to tell you, the SL500 is a near-perfect 1990s GT car. It's the kind of car you can take to local car shows, Mercedes club events, work, or even off-road. It's built and finished to perfection, and these cars drive just as well as their fans say they do. If there's a better deal on a high-end convertible European GT, I can't think of one that does. Our pick for today is one…
Daily Pick: 1966 Volvo 1800S
this Daily Selection It's a 1966 Volvo 1800S, listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Pennsylvania. Before I talk myself into buying this car, buy it. As some of you may know, I used to own a 1966 Volvo 1800S. Mine was white with a black leather interior and Minilite style alloy wheels. I even restored it. I also took my 1800S on two cross-country trips, once from California and once back to California for Monterey Car Week, where I sold it to a guy down the street and turned it in to them the Monday after a week of festivities. I should never have sold it. Image credit: Volvo Cars My love for the Volvo 1800S is closely tied to the British TV show The Saint. I loved the show as a teenager and this car was as much a part of the show as Sir Roger Moore. Every week, his character, Simon Templer, would go on spy-like adventures,…
Fast Ford and award-winning Porsche
Over 40 yearsEvery Labor Day weekend, Lakeville, Connecticut’s classic cars compete at the Lime Rock Park Raceway to celebrate the world of classic cars. The main part of the race took place on the track, with drivers from the 1920s to the early 2000s trying their best to cross the finish line first. On Friday I came to the track and met up with my friend Bradley Price, founder of Autodromo Watches. He designed the Lime Rock Park Edition Prototipo chronograph to celebrate Lime Rock and this historic festival and brought one to me at the track while he was driving his Alfa Romeo. I soon found him and his Giulietta afterwards. He presented me with a watch with "JUDGE" engraved on the case back, since I was a judge on Sunday. It's a great watch. If you're a fan of Lime Rock and cool racing-style watches, you should act fast, because there are only a few of the 125…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30
Featured Automatic Hunter, Up for auction on the online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com is this 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 coupe. The Olds 4-4-2 is a legend in the muscle car world and one of the most famous muscle cars to ever wear the Oldsmobile badge. For some models, the 4-4-2 name came from the fact that the car had a four-barrel carburetor, a four-speed transmission, and dual exhaust pipes. Originally, it was an option on the Oldsmobile Cutlass, but it became its own model in 1968 - still based on the Cutlass. For those who may notice that the car shown here is listed as a 4-4-2, please note that the early cars had 4-4-2 badges with dashes between the numbers, and in 1968 the badge was changed to 442 without the dashes. Despite this change, advertisements for these cars still listed them as 4-4-2s, which is why I included the dashes in this list. The 4-4-2 had several…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1963 Chrysler 300-J
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 1963 Chrysler 300-J. The Chrysler 300 series sedans in many ways created the muscle car market, although the 300 series was very different from them. Unlike mid-range spec models, they were top-of-the-line models with many standard features that weren't even optional on later muscle cars. Of all the 300 "letter" cars, the 300-J is extremely rare, with only 400 built during the 1963 production run. The J cars also stood out because they featured Chrysler's top-spec twin-quad 413ci Firepower V8 engines that produced 390 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 485 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. This gave the car incredible performance for the time, with a tested top speed of 142 mph, a 0-60 mph time of 8.0 seconds, and the ability to run the quarter mile in 15.8 seconds. This 1963 300-J is described as being powered by the original "FirePower 390" 413ci V8 engine, mated…
2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition
I am often asked I have often thought that a car will go up in value in today's market. There are all kinds of cars in the collector car market, and I think the BMW E92 series M3 will absolutely go up in value. I am so convinced of this that I am planning to buy one, which will not only be a fun collector car, but also a 401K type car. I like these cars for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is the only M3 road car ever to feature a naturally aspirated V8 engine, which many consider to be the true pinnacle of classic BMW M car development. Unlike the newer M cars, it truly is a car that is both suitable for commuting and racing. Secondly, the design continues to amaze me with how good it looks. From the vents on either side of the front fenders, to the massive hood bulge, to the cowl-style rear…
Explore the latest exhibition information and industry trends at ASAP Expo Magazine. Your one-stop platform, bringing together global exhibition highlights, industry trends and in-depth analysis, to help companies accurately connect with the market and seize business opportunities.
