Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Magazine

I’m writing this The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale fall auctions are about to begin, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some neat AutoHunter picks to choose from. In fact, after spending a day poring over Westworld’s cars, I’m almost certain that not one of the thousands of cars I’ve seen looks like the ones I’ve picked out below.

All of the cars below offer different driving experiences and price points. Hope you like what fits your budget best.

1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W30
Nineteen sixty-eight 4-4-2s with the W30 package don’t come up for sale very often, especially ones in good condition. An interesting tidbit about cars with the W36 stripes (included in the W30 package): Oldsmobile moved the side badges slightly towards the doors so that the stripes wouldn’t hit the wheels so well – if it did hit them well The wheel, that is, is restored by mistake.

But everything is fine with this 1968 Olds 4-4-2 W30. Notice the right stripes? It’s also a sports coupe, so it has B-pillars, which makes it even rarer than the Holiday Coupe (315 vs. 1,430). Features include four-speed, buckets without console, tick-tock, Super Stock I wheels, and aggressive camshafts.

1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 D
Thirty years ago this would have been the best car in the world: excellent economy, excellent luxury and the best built car in the world. today? When you see a car that appears to be driven by a college professor with hygiene issues, he stubbornly continues to try to get out of his way in a puff of black soot.

This European-spec 1984 Mercedes 300 D is a little different than what we have here in the U.S., in that it’s a five-cylinder diesel without turbo assist. The 74,092 miles on the odometer means it’s difficult to break in, while the slim bumpers and flush headlights set it apart from the Federal version. If you’re like me, you’ll find the skylight to be an added bonus.

1966 Ford Fairlane GTA
There’s a famous ad that looks like a recipe card that says “How to Cook a Tiger,” referring to Ford’s recipe for beating the Pontiac GTO. The truth is, the Fairlane GT isn’t up to the task of a GTO in the showroom. As Ford’s first true muscle car, the Fairlane GT does have an advantage with its automatic transmission, a three-speed unit capable of manual shifting.

With the automatic transmission, it became the Fairlane GTA, and this 1966 model showed off its Blue Oval configuration with premium goodies like a standard bucket and console, and plenty of chrome under the hood. The product also features a modern JVC stereo, CD player and Bluetooth for the ultimate combination of vintage and modern.

Customized 1941 Ford Super Luxury Car
To be honest, I never found the 1941 Ford to be any improvement over the 1940 Ford. And it only got worse, because 1946-48 was about as boring as any Chevrolet of this era. This is clearly a pattern, as I find most 1946-48 cars to be less interesting than earlier versions, although I tend to be a fan of most of the brand’s unique 42s. The irony of these parallels to postwar examples is not lost on me.

Yet I couldn’t stop looking at this 1941 customized super luxury car. I think it was the bow and toothy grille that drew me in, like an angry Graham “shark nose”. I could use an LT1, although I prefer Ford’s Blue Oval power, and I’d begrudgingly go with an automatic transmission. The decklid shutter reminds me of a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I’m definitely interested.