1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe
early 1990sI work in the film industry as a production coordinator and my daily driver is a Porsche 911 coupe. For that job, I needed a car that could carry more than two people and be decent, but not great enough also OK You see, one of my additional duties as production coordinator was to pick up cast and crew at various airports and bring them to hotels near where we were filming. As a car enthusiast, I wanted something unique and reliable, something stylish but affordable and well-made. It was a hard combination to find, but after weeks of searching, I finally found a Volvo 262C Bertone coupe. This proved to be an excellent choice as the 262C was comfortable, could accommodate cast or crew luggage, had a luxurious interior, and the styling always seemed to turn heads, especially for those who love cars. explain. I remember picking up Bill Paxton from the airport while filming Tombstone and our…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
FeaturedAutomatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this low-mileage 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. The Pontiac Trans Am was the dream car of American muscle car enthusiasts in the 1970s and 1980s, thanks in large part to its performance in the movie Cannonball Run. In an era of mediocre performance, it was one of the few cars that still waved the performance flag. It looked fast, and it actually went pretty fast. In addition to its straight-line performance, it also handled pretty well. The Trans Am featured in AutoHunter Spotlight has only traveled 45,000 miles since new and appears to be in excellent condition. It is powered by a 403ci V8 engine and is mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Sun Gold with a white vinyl interior, this Trans Am is being offered by the selling dealer with vehicle papers, build sheet, and clear proof of ownership. The exterior of this Trans Am is…
1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach
It's not my fault I grew up in the Malaise era! Still, like all you baby boomers out there, I'm always excited about September and the new model year. One of the cars that caught my eye as a kid was this Pick of the Day: a 1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach. It's listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Concord, North Carolina. (Click on the link to see the listing.) I was too young to know what the 1977 model year was, but my new neighbor drove over in a brand new 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham and got me started. This four-door car, painted two-tone green, was the best to me, especially since it had the Rally II wheels. That’s when I started noticing the changes between model years, especially with all GM models. In the fall of 1978, I helped my dream come true by buying my mom a new car, which ended up being a Pontiac LeMans…
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
FeaturedAutomatic Hunter, Up for auction on the online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com is this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The Pontiac Firebird was hailed as "a surprise of a new breed" when it was introduced in 1979. "The Firebird made its debut on the road 12 years ago, making curves sharper and straights shorter. It was the brainchild of engineers and designers whose love of the road never faded," an ad said. 45 years later, this "Starlight Black" Firebird is still on the road and looking great. The car is being sold by a dealer in Atlanta, Georgia, and the auction ends on Monday. Sharing its F-type chassis with its Chevrolet Camaro sibling, the second-generation Firebird made its world debut in February 1970. Unlike the previous generation Firebird, it was sold exclusively as a coupe (no convertible) throughout the entire generation (production ended in 1981). It was redesigned for 1979; one of the new design features was a louvered…
Ford/Ghia concept car catches fire during transport
Imagine Driving this car to the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, mingling with fans and other priceless cars, only to have your dream car burn up before you get home, sounds like a nightmare, right? That's what happened a few days ago in Monterey, California. If you think I wish Marmon hadn’t sacrificed himself! You can relax at the thought, but the truth is just as pleasant: The 1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car that once graced the auto show's wedge-shaped display of concepts and prototypes no longer exists. The Probe I was a collaboration between Ford and Ghia that explored aerodynamics while adopting the then-popular wedge-shaped design. With skirted rear wheels, a prominent greenhouse, and turbo four-cylinder power, the Probe I was a nod to the post-Embargo era’s need for fuel efficiency, and a fast aerodynamic design to meet those needs. Ford claims the Probe I is "a typical car of the late 1980s or later," with an…
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