Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Journal

Happy New Year To ClassicCars.com Journal readers! This is my first AutoHunter pick of 2025, and to my delight I’ve chosen four eclectic vehicles that fulfill some of my fantasies. Surely there’s something you’ll enjoy too? Tell us which one you would choose!

1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
I really liked the old Beetle, but when the parking lights started appearing on top of the fenders, I lost interest. Still, this is just some quirk of mine and means nothing to objectivity, as this 1959 Beetle shares everything with the earlier car, such as the odd lack of a gas gauge, while having better all-around visibility (Adjustment from ’58).

Improvements for 1959 included stronger clutch springs, an improved fan belt design and a reinforced frame, but these were overshadowed by this particular example’s cloth sunroof – this was no ordinary Volkswagen.

1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
The 1969-72 Grand Prix cars weren’t exactly loved by many, but the more desirable models, such as the 1969 428 HO and four-speed, were more than people could afford. So, what about 1973? Sure, it comes with the red lettering of low-compression and federalized front bumpers, but dare I say it’s a better-styled car?

Every neoclassical aspect of the Grand Prix has been driven by evolution. Look how trendy the Grand Prix has become! This particular example rocks an easy-to-like green color and is powered by a 400 four-barrel engine with dual exhaust pipes that’s still worth a chuckle.

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows Edition
Who is this guy Ron Fellows? Apparently, he’s Canadian (from Windsor, Ontario – 51^Yingshi As far as I know) he has worked with Corvette Racing, including six consecutive American Le Mans Series championships from 2001-06.

In 2007, Chevrolet produced 399 of the 8,159 Z06s, including the Z33 package, a commemorative edition that included exclusive Arctic White paint with red stripes and Canadian maple leaves (not normally available on the Z06 ). This particular car has been massaged crazier than a Z06, so those with wet behind the ears need not apply.

1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Many consider the 1941 Cadillac to be the most gorgeous Cadillac of the 1940s, and here we have a beat-up convertible. This was the first model year to feature proper headlight integration into the front fenders. Gone is the V16, leaving the V8 as the only product.

Just before Packard began to struggle, Cadillac supplanted it as America’s most popular luxury car. With its dark blue finish, ivory top, and tan leather interior, it’s a classic 1940s style that’ll make people think you’re Winston Howell III.