1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Convertible
one of the greatest things As a car enthusiast, you can participate in the hobby even if you don't drive. A simple walk through the shopping district is filled with interesting sights to spark your inner interest. The only problem is, you never know the story behind a particular vehicle that catches your eye. But if you happened to see our Daily Pick in person, a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Convertible listed on ClassicCars.com by a New York City dealer, you'd know the background and details information. Part of the W111 series of vehicles, the V8-powered 280SE 3.5 ran from the late 1950s to the early 1970s and was relatively rare in production over the past few years, especially in convertible form. Of the hundreds of thousands of W111s produced, only 1,232 were 280SE 3.5 convertibles. The car is a Texas car with only two owners and approximately 43,000 miles, according to the selling dealer. Of course, the passage of…
pontiac firebird formula
Introduction to Pontiac The new Firebirds arrived late, arriving in February 1970, giving Chrysler a six-month head start on the new E-body. Still, Pontiac made some changes for the 1971 model year that made the short-lived 1970s models unique. That's not to say that the 1971 model wasn't unique to Pontiac. It's worth noting that Pontiac lowered the engine's compression ratio the year before the federal mandate to use unleaded fuel. Pontiac also toned down its Formula Firebird model to attract customers in the still-embattled sports car segment. In 1970, the Formula was purely a performance car with the 400 engine as standard, but by 1971, the standard engine was the 350 two-cylinder to broaden the Formula's appeal. So the Formula 350 was a poser, but Pontiac wasn't the only company selling a car with a high-performance image but a low-performance engine. Mike Polito is the owner of this Canyon Copper 1971 Formula 350. Mike owns a Buick Riviera that…
Interesting Find: 1970 and 1971 Plymouth Cuda
Which 'Cuda is better? AutoHunter Cinema compares the performance version of the 1970 Barracuda to the facelifted 1971 model. Both look similar and have their own charms, but the 1971 model was a lackluster hit when it was introduced, but now it may be the king of muscle cars. We bought both of these rarities at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale auction. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEXFRrqu2YA[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the AutoHunter Cinema YouTube channel for more fun finds!
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
I recently came back A quick trip to Michigan. Not sure if you're familiar, but the automotive industry is everywhere in this state. You can be far from Detroit and still see a car with a "manufacturer" license plate that hasn't been built yet. I see two Within three days I saw a Buick Regal wagon, although it took me a year to see two in Phoenix. Yes, Michigan is a unique state that stands out when compared to the other 49 states. Detroiters, in particular, are fiercely proud and well aware that their city is a barometer of America. So why is there a Japanese car in the AutoHunter Picks pack below? Honestly, I can't tell you why other than "it's complicated." 1970 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeI was never a big fan of the 1970-72 Corvette grille and exhaust; I preferred the 1968-69. However, the 1970-72 wheel arches gave it a more commanding look, which many people appreciated. Of course,…
1971 429 CJ Mustang Convertible is a double-digit rarity
Ford Mustang Ford led the small car market and remained at the top until 1973, when it fell victim to market forces. During that time, while competing with the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Plymouth Barracuda, and Dodge Challenger, Ford never produced a high-performance convertible. Look at the Camaro: You could have a Super Sport convertible with a 396/375 hp engine. Pontiac offered the Firebird 400, which was a convertible with a Ram Air IV engine that made up to 345 hp. The 'Cuda and Challenger R/T convertibles were available with engines starting at the 383 and topping out with the 426 Hemi. All of these were high-performance models that were available as convertibles. But the Mustang (and its sister model, the Cougar) don't like this marketing. Since the first big-bore Mustang was introduced in 1967, there has been no high-performance convertible model. You say GT? It was offered in a lowly 289 standard, because the GT package was mainly aimed…
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auto Show to Feature Cool Cars in Fall
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction will take place at Westworld on October 10-13, 2024. Following its grand celebration in January, Barrett-Jackson will treat the world to a repeat of the automotive world's most exciting event. What's the surprise? Read below for a sampling of the vehicles that will be at the auction. 1939 Ford Custom Woody Station WagonRemember when good styling didn't depend on class? Ford remembers. One look at this 1939 Ford Custom Woody wagon and you'll see that a low-price brand didn't mean customers had to give up on style. Fords of this era looked great, and with this wagon—with the help of a professional carpenter and a team of conversion experts—you can get one of the most stylish wagons ever. The overall effect is subtle yet jewel-like, thanks to the Deep Emerald Metallic hue, wheel and tire combination, 350 bits and refurbished wood structure. Can you feel the chef's kiss? 1970 Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero may…
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auto Show to Feature Cool Cars in Fall
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction will take place at Westworld on October 10-13, 2024. Following its grand celebration in January, Barrett-Jackson will treat the world to a repeat of the automotive world's most exciting event. What's the surprise? Read below for a sampling of the vehicles that will be at the auction. 1939 Ford Custom Woody Station WagonRemember when good styling didn't depend on class? Ford remembers. One look at this 1939 Ford Custom Woody wagon and you'll see that a low-price brand didn't mean customers had to give up on style. Fords of this era looked great, and with this wagon—with the help of a professional carpenter and a team of conversion experts—you can get one of the most stylish wagons ever. The overall effect is subtle yet jewel-like, thanks to the Deep Emerald Metallic hue, wheel and tire combination, 350 bits and refurbished wood structure. Can you feel the chef's kiss? 1970 Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero may…
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
FeaturedAutomatic Hunter This one is a restored 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It's powered by a ram-air-equipped 429 Cobra Jet, as indicated by the J in the VIN, but this pony car raised the bar with the addition of the Drag Pack, which turned the Cobra Jet into a Super Cobra Jet. Other features include a four-speed manual transmission, Magnum 500 wheels, front and rear spoilers, silver highlights, and more. This Mustang is painted in Bright Blue with a Medium Blue knit vinyl interior and comes with an Elite Marti report (including the window sticker) and a clear title. When this car was restored in 2008, it was finished in a Brilliant Blue Metallic hue. Silver highlights were applied to the lower body, with optional side stripes in the same color. When the 429 Cobra Jet was ordered with ram air, the hood was also painted this matching color. Other features included silver front and rear spoilers, dual racing mirrors,…
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT1
this Daily Selection It is a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible that is being sold by a New York dealer on ClassicCars.com. If you want your classic car to win a prestigious award, there are essentially two ways to go about it. You can invest all your free time, even a lot of money, a lot of physical labor, a lot of sweat, a few cracked knuckles, and a string of harsh profanities into making it win. Or you can buy a car that's known to win, like this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, which has twice won the NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society) top award. NCRS was founded in 1974 and created the Top Flight award "to honor cars that have been preserved or restored to the highest level through the NCRS Flight Judging Process." Submitted cars undergo a battery of inspections, including an operational inspection, exterior, interior, mechanical, and chassis judging; only cars that score 94 percent or more of…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
I don't think so It would be presumptuous of me to say that most enthusiasts reading this week's AutoHunter picks love speed. But what if that speed doesn't come from an engine that uses gasoline and oxygen to perform some kind of combustion? Boy, this gets political fast! But a while ago, people shared a video of a 50-year-old Japanese car being driven on a drag strip. That Datsun had gone electric, and people were excited about it. Now it looks like the end of the world has come! So, is it safe to say that you would only consider three of the four cars listed below? Or does the LS-powered Pontiac bother you, too? 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1The Mustang may be the most popular collector car, but its many fans have mixed feelings about the 1971 redesign—yes, it was bigger and heavier, but not as much as you might think. However, if you add the new 429 Cobra…
Pick of the Day: 1971 Alfa Romeo Montreal
this Daily Selection This is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Montreal listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in St. Louis, Missouri. Many concept cars are created with great passion, receive much public attention and admiration, but are shelved with no hope of ever reaching production. The two show cars exhibited by Alfa Romeo at the 1967 International and World's Fairs, as well as the Montreal road car, escaped such a fate. On the eve of Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada, event organizers chose Alfa Romeo to build a car that represented "the highest aspirations of modern man for an automobile," according to FCAHeritage.com. Considering they had only nine months to create an instant icon, the Italian automaker chose the Giulia Sprint GT as the basis, then outsourced the bodywork to Carrozzeria Bertone. Image source: FCAHeritage.com Alfa's masterpiece eventually fell into the hands of a young designer named Marcello Gandini (who designed the legendary Lamborghini Miura and stunned the automotive world with…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
A little ashamed I realized that this week's AutoHunter picks are two of the most popular brands in the world: Chevrolet and Volkswagen. Both brands were born during the glory days of the mid-1950s, when America seemed unimpeachable. And, I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Prefer a Corvette? We have two, both new and old. Need practicality? The Chevy truck below shows off the talents of Harley Earl's team, with a bed in the back. And a German van that looks like grandma lives in it and never had an interior designer come to her house. Which one do you prefer? 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 454When I was still learning about cars, low-compression 1971s were looked down upon. Some cars, like Pontiac's 455 HO, later became famous for beating heavy machinery, but it took a while for other low-compression performance cars to catch up. On the other hand, you never heard of anyone complaining about…
1971 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible with LS2 engine
Until that moment It's easy for humans to just go with the flow and be part of the herd. Those who stand out do so because they approach life differently. This also applies to the hot rods and custom cars we build—a lot of it feels the same way. Those who show creativity may be more likely to catch our attention, like our Pick of the Day, a 1971 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible powered by an LS2. It's listed on ClassicCars.com by a seller in Jacksonville, Florida. (Click on the link to view the listing) 1968 Caprice with optional hidden headlights Starting with the 1962 Lotus Elan, hidden headlights quickly became a "fad," followed by the Chevrolet Corvette. This styling feature continued into the early 2000s. Mainstream adoption of hidden headlights seems to have started with the 1965 Buick Riviera, and Chevrolet, the most mainstream brand, never jumped on the bandwagon like other manufacturers. We all know that the 1967-69 Camaro…
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