Daily Pick: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
I have a great reputation Buying a very expensive car at the end of the depreciation cycle. I've done this with Aston Martins, Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs, etc. It's amazing to be able to buy a new car worth over $150,000 for less than $30,000. They still offer a class-leading experience just like they originally offered at the price of a mid-range Toyota Camry. Today's pick is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, a perfect example of one of these cars. It was powered by an amazing V12 engine with 604 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, an interior packed with the best Mercedes had to offer at the time, and modern/classic styling that looks as good now as it did before. The car is new. These features combine to make this SL the perfect open-top GT racer. I attended the press launch for the SL65, so I know from experience that these are truly incredible cars. On a trip from Los…
Pick of the Day: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
Made by Chrysler In Germany? Get out of town. (Even abroad.) It's a genuine car that was only available for five model years, from 2004 to 2008. The Crossfire is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car that was first unveiled as a concept at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and in production form the following year. Today's Pick is a low-mileage 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Eugene, Oregon. (Click the link to see the list.) “This piece was purchased in Utah and the second owner placed it in a private collection,” the listing reads. “No expense was spared, thoroughly cataloged and serviced.” This CrossFire is the most obscure of cars. First, it was designed during the merger of Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz (roughly from 1998 to 2007). The exterior design language is reportedly inspired by the "Art Deco" architecture of the 1930s, and the car can be ordered as a…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2005 Ford Thunderbird
Featured in automatic hunterThe online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com is this 2005 Ford Thunderbird. It is powered by a DOHC 3.9-liter V8 engine paired with a SelectShift five-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Evening Black with a Light Sand Convertible Top and Light Leather Interior, this single owner T-Bird is now available from the selling dealer with an Evening Black hardtop, floor mats, owner information, spare key with key. Remote, clean CARFAX reports with clear titles. The Evening Black bodywork features a hood scoop, 50th Anniversary badges on the front fenders, and body-color power mirror caps. The passenger compartment is covered with a Light Sand power convertible top. An included Evening Black hardtop with portholes can be fitted for a coupe-like appearance and better sound insulation. A set of 17-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels paired with 235/50 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 radial tires make this T-Bird fly on the road. The car is optionally available with a Light Sand exterior package,…
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible
from the beginning Porsche cars have always been a very popular choice in my car collecting hobby. To illustrate this point, the second car I owned was a 1968 912 Targa. There are several reasons why Porsches are so popular. First, they have a long racing tradition, with multiple wins and championships in every sports car series around the world, and driven by some of the world's most famous drivers. Secondly, Porsche cars have very high build quality. Finally, they are very reliable and always seem to work. Featured on AutoHunter is this 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible. It's for sale by a private seller in St. Marys, Georgia; the auction ends Thursday. This 2005 911 is from the end of the 996 generation and has traveled approximately 51,000 miles since new. Seller provides including owner's manual, service records, window sticker, CARFAX report, and clear title. The exterior of this 911 Carrera 4 looks to be in excellent condition.…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Magazine
I'm starting to lose interest I started getting into new cars around 2001 when I left an advertising agency in Detroit. Apparently, I no longer keep my finger on the pulse of the market. Visits to international car shows are becoming increasingly rare. result? I've lost touch - don't ask me when the Mustang was redesigned because I'm not sure if it was 2013 or 2014 (answer: 2015 model year). Don't ask me about horsepower over the years. These AutoHunter Picks mostly cater to the muscle memory in my head: classics from another era. But that's not to say my desires are discriminatory, as the Porsche I chose would be a great daily driver and, unfortunately, might make me forget about the classics, as many of you Hellcat Dodge Challenger owners have discovered That way. 1968 Buick GS 400 ConvertibleI wrote about this car in the ClassicCars.com Daily Pick about 18 months ago and now it's featured on AutoHunter -…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2005 Cadillac XLR
Featured Automatic Hunteran online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 2005 Cadillac XLR. The Cadillac XLR is a fascinating car. Unlike the Allante that Cadillac introduced decades ago, the XLR is a stunning design, designed by my friend Kip Wasenko, that takes the strongest parts of Cadillac's design language and puts them all into the design of a luxury GT car. The XLR has a very nice body and is based on the C6 Corvette chassis, so it has an excellent foundation. In fact, the XLR was built at the same time as the C6 Corvette at GM's plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The problem at the time was that it was priced very close to the Mercedes SL500 and Jaguar XK8, which led many buyers to choose the European car over the new American one. This is a shame because the XLR is a fantastic GT car and is very rare, with only 15,460 produced in total. In…
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