Diego’s AutoHunter Picks

AutoHunter Picks of the Week Made of American performance cars. Being fast is one thing, torque is another, and that’s what makes American performance cars so great.

One interesting thing about the latest AutoHunter car listed below is that this 1993 car is powered by a 300-horsepower small-block engine. That number may sound low today, but at the time it was enough to run with many cars from the glory days, and it outperformed all but a few 5.7-liter cars of the era. This means that, believe it or not, horsepower has made a comeback for more than 30 years.

1968 Dodge Charger
When it comes to the second-generation Charger, fans fall into either the 1968, 1969 or 1970 camps. Me? I like the 1969 model best, with its neat full-width taillights and grille divider that seems to add a smile to the front. However, the 1968 model is the original, and many people love the round taillights and turbine detailing around them.

This 1968 Dodge Charger is a cut above most non-R/T Chargers as it comes with an H-code 330 hp 383 and a performance axle kit that gives you 3.55 gears, among other upgrades. The white interior also sets off the Dual Green very well. If you like the purity of ’68, this is a prime example.

1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Who doesn’t love the Road Runner? Plymouth’s whimsical take on the cheap performance car was brilliant marketing and managed to outsell the GTO in 1969. In fact, the Road Runner was almost as good as the Satellite, which was impressive for a high-performance car that had come out only a year earlier.

This 1969 Road Runner hardtop is painted in a special-order Omaha Orange color, a color that could be considered a precursor to Vitamin C and eventually became a regular hue. The fender tags indicate this “Runner” is a classic example, but the owner made several modifications that will please those who don’t mind some modifications in the name of comfort and performance.

1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W30
The 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 has many fans, as the 400 that came out that year is often considered a better car than the redesigned 400 that was used in 1968-1969. The new 4-4-2 package for 1967 was based on the upscale Cutlass Supreme model, so no more cheap F85-based 4-4-2s. And if you look closely, you’ll notice the Toronado-style styling.

This 1967 4-4-2 Holiday coupe is said to have been equipped with the W30 package, which included a unique air induction system, red plastic fender wells, a trunk-mounted battery, and larger cams and springs. This rare model is also made even rarer by its TH400 automatic transmission. All in all, despite being limited to 400ci, this powerful Olds is still able to meet the challenges of more powerful cars.

1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40^day Anniversary Edition
Let’s look at what you’re buying for $1,455 when you order a Vette with a Z25 40^day Anniversary Package: Ruby Red paint paired with matching leather interior (also available on convertible tops), special wheel center caps and plenty of badging. More than 30 percent of Corvettes come with this package, available on coupes, convertibles and ZR1s.

This 1993 Corvette Coupe is equipped with 40^day Anniversary package, automatic transmission, FX3 Select Ride and Handling Package, and of course the 300-horsepower LT1 small-block engine. But it’s the 3,376 miles on the odometer that make this car stand out. Do I foresee Bloomington Gold in this car’s future? This car is for a special man or woman.