Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Magazine
there was a time There was a time when there was no respect for the flaws of age in the old car hobby, but today you get reviled for ruining the patina of an old car or whatnot. The archeology appreciated by experts and restorers does not always exist. This week's AutoHunter pick only has one vehicle with original paint, but it's worth mentioning for those who pay attention to these things. There's also a classic Mopar muscle car, a fun camper van and a lightly customized '50s Ford. Which one would you buy for your winter projects? 1968 Plymouth GTXDo you prefer the 1968 GTX or the 1969 GTX? I go back and forth on this issue. Of course, 1969 was a more refined year for marketing, equipment, and styling, but I really liked the stripes and nearly full-width taillights of 1968. 1968 was also the best-selling year for the GTX, with approximately 19,000 units sold. This 1968 GTX…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1964 Ford Station Wagon
AutoHunter Featured Here's this unique 1964 Ford Econoline Touring Wagon. This Falcon-based conversion van was originally converted by a travel equipment company. Power comes from a 170ci inline six-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission. In addition to the aluminum pop-top, other features include a gas stove top, refrigerator, sink, table, decorative curtains, and more. Painted in Caribbean Turquoise and Wimbledon White over a matching interior, this campervan comes from the selling dealer and comes with an owner's manual and clear title. The original exterior colors of Caribbean Turquoise and Wimbledon White not only look great, but also reflect a period of simplicity and optimism in American life. The turquoise roof is topped by a gray aluminum pop-top, complete with windows and curtains. Other features include dual chrome mirrors, chrome bumpers, and aftermarket headlight visors for a lovely look. A set of 13-inch wheels with Ford hubcaps are wrapped in 175/80 Tempra Duration whitewall tires. Inside, there are two-tone teal…
Aston Martin launches DB12 Goldfinger Edition to pay tribute to 007 History
This year is an important year James Bond fan and car enthusiast. It marks the 60th anniversary of the release of Goldfinger, which featured two important British cars: the Rolls-Royce Phantom III used by the villain in his gold-smuggling scheme and 007's Aston Martin DB5, the latter It later became one of the most famous cars in the world. No one understands this milestone better than Aston Martin, and to commemorate it, Aston Martin is launching 60 examples of the DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Photo credit: Aston Martin Like its DB5 ancestor, the DB12 Goldfinger Edition is crafted from silver birch. Of course, gold is also part of the color palette and is used on the side panels and various interior components (more on that below). Photo credit: Aston Martin Aston Martin didn't opt for gold wheels; instead, it gave the 21-inch rollers a silver-plated, multi-spoke design (but no tire shredders) to visually connect them to the DB5's wheels. More subtle…
Pick of the Day: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
one of the relaxed people Magazine ads for the Volkswagen Beetle showed a photo of professional NBA basketball player Wilt Chamberlain standing next to the car. "They said it couldn't be done. It couldn't be done," the ad said. It was mentioned that Wilt, who is 7 feet 1 inches tall, would not fit in the car. After all, the Beetle is a very compact economy car. Maybe Volkswagen's marketing team should try squeezing him into a convertible instead? Regardless, this is probably a lost cause. The Pick of the Day is a 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Wilsonville, Oregon. (Click the link to see the list) "Comprehensive bottom-to-top restoration from 1995 to 2002 including quality paint, beautiful interior, 12-volt upgrade and new top," the listing begins. “The car has been sitting in the garage since it was restored.” The car was reportedly passed down through the same family before falling into…
Jay Leno takes a lap in a 1964 IndyCar Mustang
Is there a car? What car did you see on TV as a kid and dream of driving one day? Maybe a C3 Corvette or a Ferrari F355. It's entirely possible, but you probably won't drive one of these cars. Precise The cars you see on screen. It's no secret that Jay Leno does things a little differently than your average car enthusiast. As a kid, he watched a Ford Mustang race through the 1964 Indianapolis 500 on black-and-white TV, and now, decades later, he gets the chance to drive it in the latest Jay Leno's Garage video. The problem was, the car didn't belong to Leno. It belonged to Bill Ford, executive chairman of the company that bears his family's name. Although Ford Motor Company built a lot of Mustangs in the 1960s, it prepared only three for the big race. One, according to Ford, wasn't ready in time. The other went to winning driver A.J. Foyt, but it…
The 1964 Pontiac GTO is the OG
Mopar fans may frownbut the 1964 Pontiac GTO is the OG, the GOAT of muscle cars. It's the hub between the past and the future, which will offer many similar candidates. Some are faster, but none can match the image, performance and style of the GTO. That's not to say the GTO didn't have its problems. Road testers at the time complained about the brakes. Axle hop was also an issue, something Pontiac didn't address until after John DeLorean left in 1970 (the solution was a rear anti-roll bar). However, it's the free-wheeling combination of the optional Tri-Power 389 and the optional four-speed transmission that makes people wax poetic about the '64 Goat. Bill Webb knows this well, because he bought this GTO sports coupe in 1979 for $250 and has owned it ever since. Bill did all the work on this Goat to get it to the condition you see here, including adding four-wheel disc brakes, poverty hat wheels,…
Ford brings ‘Magic Skywalk’ Mustang to D23 Disney fans
Disney's recent D23: The ultimate Disney fan event, held August 9-11 in Anaheim, California, offers plenty of activities for fans of all kinds. Over the three days, attendees can dress up as their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and even Pirates of the Caribbean characters; meet other enthusiasts; and enjoy "performances from stars and storytellers, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and more." D23 even has something for car fans. Ford brought a very special car to the event: a Mustang that was part of the Blue Oval's "Magic Skywalk" at the 1964 New York World's Fair. After being unveiled to the press on April 14, 1964, the original Mustang was unveiled to the public three days later at the Fair’s Ford Pavilion (aka the Wonder Rotunda). Not only was the Mustang on display, but visitors could ride it. Ford partnered with Walt Disney’s WED Enterprises to create the “Magic Skyway,” a 12-minute ride through animatronic…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
I'm not a fan Clones, but who am I to say what someone wants to do with his money and car? Also, clones allow you to drive a vehicle without having to worry about its pedigree, so they are perfect for those who want to race or drive without having to deal with a drag queen. Of the following AutoHunter picks, only the Camaro is a true clone; the LeMans gets a half-baked attempt, waiting for you to finish it (using Car and Driver 421 GTO as inspiration? ). The other two cannot be cloned, but they are both great choices for collectors who might be in the opposite position... Enjoy! 1964 Pontiac Le MansEverybody wanted a GTO, but few were satisfied with Le Mans. Early GTOs had the same powerful styling as the Goat, with one or two extra touches to make them stand out, like badging on the rear fender and engine emblems on the front fenders. The…
Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Goldfinger with Aston
james bond movies The series officially began with 1962's Dr. No. By 1964, it had hit several major milestones. That year, Goldfinger was released, a film that's a regular on lists of the best James Bond films of all time. Not only did it feature a unique henchman (Oddjob), a wealthy villain with an iconic name (Auric Goldfinger), and an over-the-top plot (irradiating the gold at Fort Knox to multiply the value of Goldfinger's stock), but it also featured the first true "Bond car." Yes, 007 drove different cars in the first two films, but none of them had the looks of an Aston Martin DB5, or—most importantly—the gadgets (unless you count the car phone in Bond's Bentley in From Russia With Love). This year is 60.day This year marks the 100th anniversary of the release of Goldfinger. To mark the occasion, Aston Martin has opened a 007-style pop-up store in London. On any given day, you can buy watches,…
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