Pick of the Day: 2001 BMW Z8
1990sthe James Bond film series has made some major changes. In the late 1980s, after playing 007 in two films, Timothy Dalton was replaced by Pierce Brosnan. Omega became the official watch of the beloved super spy. James Bond's company car isn't an Aston Martin, it's a BMW. The decision to go with BMW was not universally welcomed. British pop culture icon driving a German car? ! But there are some associated benefits. A look back at the Roger Moore era: He played James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985, but only had two "Bond cars": a 1977 Lotus Esprit the spy who loved me The other one is from 1981 just for your eyes. Brosnan played 007 in four movies from 1995 to 2002, each with a cool set of wheels. The world is not enough In 1999, he showed off his last—and arguably his most attractive—BMW: a silver Z8, much like our Daily Pick, a New…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2001 Plymouth Prowler
Featured in automatic hunterThe online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com is this 2001 Plymouth Prowler. This retro-futuristic hot rod is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle and has traveled only 39,916 miles since new. Finished in Prowler Orange with a black convertible top and black leather interior, this Prowler is now available from the selling dealer with a CARFAX report and clear title. The retro hot rod-inspired bodywork and motorcycle-style front fenders are finished in Prowler Orange paint. The passenger compartment is covered by a manual black soft-top with a heated glass rear window. Exterior features include black bumpers, power mirrors with body-color caps, and black stone guards. This Prowler rides on a set of 17-inch front and 20-inch rear chromed aluminum wheels shod with 225/45 and 295/40 Goodyear tires respectively. The cabin offers black leather bucket seats for two, along with the convenience of power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, cruise…
34K Miles 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230
Featured Car Hunter NetworkClassicCars.com is the online auction platform for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 hardtop convertible with 34,766 miles. It is powered by a supercharged 2.3-liter I4 engine connected to a five-speed automatic transmission. This R170 SLK is painted black with a black leather interior and comes with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title in the seller's name. The black body is paired with a matching power-retractable hardtop. Exterior features include a mesh grille, xenon headlights with washers, and body-color mirror caps. According to the seller, the hardtop was retuned in June 2024. A set of 17-inch Touren TR76 wheels and 225/45 Advanta radial tires installed in August 2023 connect this Mercedes to the road. The cockpit features a pair of heated, power-adjustable black leather bucket seats with metallic accents. Amenities include power windows, cruise control, power steering, dual-zone climate control and an Alpine AM/FM/Bluetooth head unit installed earlier this year. Vehicle information is displayed on the…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
Remember the cartoon The comic strip "Motley's Crew"? The name comes from a phrase about a colorful group of people, and a certain heavy metal band borrowed the name, although it was also somewhat inspired by Slade. This week's AutoHunter picks include a wide variety of vehicles, both vintage and modern, but if you can't wrap your head around the idea that a modern car is 23 years old, you're not alone. Which one will you pick? 1956 Chevrolet 3100 StepsideLast week I wrote about a '56 Stepside listed on AutoHunter. It was lightly modified with a small block 350 and stock configuration, and then there was this stock example that perfectly showcased GM's prowess in that era. Who would have thought practicality could be so beautiful? I wonder if the Italians paid as much attention to this as they did to everything else Harley Earl did. This 1956 3100 Stepside was restored from the ground up and painted in…
3K Miles 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT
Today's Picks This is a 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT, sold by a New York dealer on ClassicCars.com. Did you know that the 2001 model was the first Bullitt Mustang? Technically, yes. The GT Fastback built by Steve McQueen became an automotive and movie icon, a Mustang featured in a movie called "Bullitt." The 2001 Ford Mustang GT Special Edition (aka the "Mustang Bullitt GT") shown here honors the car from the legendary movie and is the first "Bullitt" model officially produced by Ford. It was followed by the S197 Edition in 2008 and 2009, and the S550 Edition in 2019 and 2020. The retro New Edge model originated at the 2000 Los Angeles International Auto Show, when the Blue Oval showed a concept version of it in homage to the star of one of the greatest car chases in movie history. Given the public's reaction to it, Ford decided to build a production version based on the Mustang GT…
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