Apr
Shelby American Announces 2024 Super Snake
During the Mustang’s 60th birthday celebration last week, Ford Motor Company announced that it would produce a special anniversary model for the 2025 model year. But what about Shelby American? It too is part of the pony car story, so the company took to the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Palm Beach Auction to announce the 2024 Shelby […]
Apr
Interesting Finds: 1973 Mazda RX-2
We have recently spotlighted a few of the many noteworthy vehicles from this year’s Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) which was held on the polo field at WestWorld during the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dennis Ray of Peoria, Arizona, brought out his vivid yellow 1973 Mazda RX-2. Above is a video containing a Q&A […]
Apr
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette coupe. The car is being offered by a dealership in Somersworth, New Hampshire, and the auction will end on Thursday. It’s mind-boggling to think that 1980 was nearly 45 years ago. I’m one of those people who still have a habit of back-dating […]
Apr
Pick of the Day: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
It’s been a Mustang-crazy week at the ClassicCars.com Journal since April 17th was the 60th anniversary of the pony car’s introduction. However, we’ve been remiss in celebrating the birthday of a similar vehicle that debuted 16 days before. How about some applause for our Pick of the Day, the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S. It’s […]
Apr
Identify These Mercury Cougars
Below we have a quartet of Mercury Cougars that are currently listed on AutoHunter and ClassicCars.com. They each are from different generations of the model. Can you identify the respective year of each? Write your answer in the Comments section below. If you find this difficult, you can always click on an image to find […]
Apr
Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Due to Unintended Acceleration
Tesla is recalling its Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedals that could stick and cause vehicles to accelerate unintentionally. In the affected vehicles, a pad attached to the pedal may dislodge and become trapped by interior trim, preventing it from being released once pressed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). And it’s all […]
Apr
Pick of the Day: 1987 Audi 5000 S
The car I learned to drive in was my mom’s 1979 Audi 5000. It was the first European car we had in my family, and I loved the way the car drove, handled, and felt. I also loved that car because it was one of Robin Masters cars on Magnum P.I., bearing the license plate […]
Apr
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. It is one of 388 U.S.-spec convertibles built with the Commando 383, and it’s backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering and brakes, power windows, and Sony AM/FM/CD stereo. Finished in blue with black convertible top over a […]
Apr
Man Watches Classic Car Sink in Lake
Ever have something bad happen to you and everyone sees it? Like when you wipe out on a slippery surface? How you emerge, whether with embarrassment or aplomb, is up to you. But, if we were the owner of this Packard, we can’t imagine how we’d act, but hunches can be powerful predictors. Out in […]
Apr
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1940 Ford Opera Coupe
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1940 Ford Opera Coupe. I am not usually a fan of pre-war American cars, but from the time I saw my first Business Coupe at an auction in California I have always had a soft spot for these interesting cars. This specific car is actually officially the […]