Apr
Obsessive About Odometers
Milestones have meaning. I recently decided to plan an occasion around rolling 100,000 miles on my 1986 Acura Legend sedan. The fact that it took the car 38 years to accrue its first 100,000 miles is kind of a feat in itself: the Federal Highway Administration says that on average, a motorist covers 13,476 miles […]
Apr
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
As a kid, I loved cars with hidden headlights. As many later Imperials had this feature, the luxury brand always caught my eye, but they were not very common. Neither were the earlier ones, but that’s part of the fun of car-spotting for an adolescent. These AutoHunter Picks include one of the body-on-frame Imperials plus […]
Apr
Lotus’ First F1 Race Car Heads to Auction
The first Lotus Formula 1 car will be among the featured lots at a Bonhams auction scheduled for May 10 in Monaco. The original Team Lotus dissolved in the early 1990s (other unrelated teams subsequently used the Lotus name), but it was once an F1 powerhouse, winning seven Constructors’ and six Drivers’ Championships with innovative cars designed […]
Apr
Pick of the Day: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer
If you have ever wanted to own a cover model, we have found a red-hot restomod Blazer with your name on it. This eye-catching truck graced the front of “Classic Trucks” magazine in the October 2007 issue. The Pick of the Day is a custom 1970 Chevrolet Blazer listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a […]
Apr
The Best of AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast
This week, AutoHunter’s Driver the Bid Podcast will not be a thing. Last week, we were out and about covering an event; this week, we have a bug floating around the office. We know you don’t want to hear (if not see) someone coughing during an automotive discussion so, for now, we’re banking on the […]
Apr
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1966 Imperial Crown
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this two-owner 1966 Imperial Crown four-door hardtop. It is powered by a 440cid V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power windows and locks, tilt steering column, vintage-look AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo, power radio antenna, air conditioning, rear defroster, and dual-circuit power brake system. Finished in beige […]
Apr
Is Pontiac Back?
If you glance at Facebook, you will still find plenty of Pontiac fans lamenting the disappearance of their favorite marque. “Why couldn’t it be Buick?” some quip, the sting feeling greater when it’s pointed out Pontiac’s market share in North America was greater than Buick’s when the axe fell. So, would you be surprised to […]
Apr
Pick of the Day: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G
With the recent celebration of the Ford Mustang’s 60th birthday, it only seems fitting to choose a Pick of the Day with the Mustang’s cousin, the Mercury Cougar. In this case, it’s one of the most special of the early Cougars: this 1968 Cougar XR7-G listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Venice, […]
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 […]