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Interesting Finds: 2000 Honda Civic Si

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Interesting Finds: 2000 Honda Civic Si

You don’t need an Italian exotic or a high-horsepower muscle car to enjoy the act of driving. Sometimes, less is more. And even a Honda Civic Si, which came from the factory with just 160 horsepower, can deliver more than its fair share of grins-per-mile. The polo field at WestWorld of Scottsdale was home to a colorful array of vehicles earlier this year at the Future Collector Car Show. One of them was a unique Civic that stood out from the crowd – and not just because of its vivid blue paint job.

Here is our ClassicCars TV episode where I had a Q&A with its owner.

Civic Background

The Honda Civic’s sixth generation had a five-year run from 1996 through 2000. Right near the end of production, Honda decided to spice things up with a performance-oriented variant. It was called the “Si,” and it launched in 1999 in coupe-only form on the EM1 chassis. Power came from a dual-overhead camshaft 1.6-liter “B16A2” inline-four with Honda’s VTEC variable-valve timing technology. The compact car could scoot to 60 miles per hour in around 7 seconds. Economical and exhilarating!

Carizma’s Civic

Just ask Carizma Martinez how much she loves her Si. And if you catch it in the video, I called her “Carissa,” so I extend my sincere apologies to her for that. We’ll blame it on the fact that I was so star-struck over her car! Carizma is active in the Arizona automotive community, and she has previously shown the car at the Kyusha Club and other events that are geared toward neo-classic import vehicles.

Despite it being almost 25 years old and showing over 289,000 miles on the odometer, the Civic is show-fresh both inside and out. Its condition is a reflection (quite literally) of the way in which she has cared for it. Right off the bat, the most striking aspect of Carizma’s car is its Electron Blue Pearl paint. This shade, offered under code name B95P, was applied exclusively to cars of the “Si” variety. The Si was also designated by DOHC VTEC decals on each side of the car near the rocker panels.

Carizma’s Civic has been upgraded with some subtle, yet impactful modifications. Keen eyes will note the five-lug wheel conversion and white-finished Volk Racing five-spoke wheels The brakes have been upgraded to Wilwood calipers, and some of the additional upgrades include fog lamps and side markers. Right out the box, the Civic Si was engineered to handle better than a contemporary Civic thanks to a front strut tower brace, front and rear stabilizer bars, and stiffer springs. Carizma’s car has a lowered suspension for an even more optimal center of gravity when carving corners.

Stay Connected

It is no mystery that Civics like Carizma’s are up-and-coming in the collector marketplace. As a fellow enthusiast of the 1980s and 1990s era, I am here for it.

We have more to come as we continue to highlight some of the standout vehicles – and the people like Carizma who drive them – from the Future Collector Car Show and other events. Thanks for tuning in!

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1954 Ford F-100 Panel Truck

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1954 Ford F-100 Panel Truck

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this V8-powered 1954 Ford F-100 panel truck featuring several modifications and updates. It is powered by a Ford Y-block backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a heater, electric power steering, 12-volt electrical system conversion, and updated dual-circuit power brake system with front discs. Finished in yellow over a beige cloth interior, this F-100 comes with a clear title in the seller’s name.

Along with other updates that were completed in 2019, the reportedly rust-free body has been finished in matte yellow. Features include polished, ribbed aluminum bumpers, body-color grille, dual side-view mirrors, custom accent logos, and dual rear cargo doors.

A set of body-color 15-inch steel wheels with chrome dog dish hubcaps is wrapped in 235/75 Cooper Trendsetter SE radial tires.

The cabin is furnished with tan cloth front bucket seats surrounded by body-color metal trim. Features include an electric power steering system, floor-mounted manual transmission shifter, heater, black rubber floor mat, and rear-mounted wood slat cargo divider.

The instrument panel consists of a 90-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The odometer reads 85,517 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.

The original inline-six has been replaced with Ford Y-block V8, which is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The electrical system has been converted to a 12-volt setup.

This F-100 was factory-equipped with a solid I-beam front axle and solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by an updated dual-circuit CPP (Classic Performance Products) power brake system with front discs and rear drums.

The VIN is consistent with a 1954 F-100 equipped with a six. Videos showing the exterior, interior, and engine bay, as well as the running engine, can be seen on the auction page.

The auction for this V8-powered 1954 Ford F-100 panel truck ends Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Pick of the Day: One-Owner 1964 Ford Mustang Coupe

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Pick of the Day: One-Owner 1964 Ford Mustang Coupe

Can you imagine keeping a car for 60 years? It would be like buying a new model off the showroom floor today and owning it until 2084. I’m having a hard time even wrapping around my head around what the world might be like in 2084 – at least as far as the automotive hobby is concerned. This car has been with the seller for six decades, and it’s finally being offered up to a worthy home:

The Pick of the Day is a 1964 Ford Mustang coupe listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Lenexa, Kansas. (Click the link to view the listing)

“After spending 60 years together, the time has sadly come where I must say farewell to my 1964 ½ Mustang. I bought the 260 V8 C4 three-speed automatic transmission Mustang coupe in May 1964 after seeing the first Mustangs put on display at the New York World’s Fair,” the seller says. “It was love at first sight.”

The Mustang’s beginnings, at least in terms of what the public knew, started out on February 6, 1964 when Lee Iacocca, Vice President of Ford Motor Company, issued a press release saying: “Ford Division confirmed today that it will introduce a new line of cars this spring. This new line of cars will be called the Mustang.” The official debut for the press took place on April 14 at the “Wonder Rotunda” at the World’s Fair. One of the ways that Ford showcased the car was by offering people a 12-minute ride called the Magic Skyway in a Mustang convertible. The car was an instant hit. Over 418,000 units were sold in the Mustang’s first year (technically 1965, as all early Mustangs were VIN’d as 1965s, though the seller here states 1964), and one of them was the car we see featured in the classifieds today.

The seller says that a restoration was completed in 2005. A few upgrades were added at the time including a larger sway bar, a set of fog lamps, a Pertronix electronic ignition system, and sequential rear turn signals. The listing says that this specific car was also featured in Mustang 50th Anniversary festivities in 2014 and was later published in a magazine in 2017.

“I hate to say goodbye. Looking for a buyer who will give my longtime companion a good home in the years to come,” the seller says.

The asking price is $25,900. Included with the sale are spare parts such as seat belt buckles, horns, a generator, an AM radio, a gear shift handle, and even spare hubcaps.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, check it out in the archives at Pick of the Day.

1991 Acura NSX Owned by Ayrton Senna for Sale

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1991 Acura NSX Owned by Ayrton Senna for Sale

A Honda NSX that belonged to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has surfaced for sale on Auto Trader.

Cars with such pedigree are typically sold through the major auction houses, but the car’s current owner, Robert McFagan, wanted to sell it via the popular British classifieds website. It’s listed with a sale price of 500,000 British pounds (approximately $622,000). That’s quite a markup for some ownership provenance, as similar NSXs go for less than $100,000.

McFagan said he picked up the car in 2013 during a trip to Portugal’s Algarve region. The car is one of three examples of the original NSX driven regularly by Senna. It was first registered in 1991 and used by the triple world champion when he was in Portugal. Senna, whose McLaren F1 team at the time was using Honda power units, also drove two additional examples of the NSX. They were both black. One was in Brazil and the other was also in Portugal.

Senna was regularly spotted with the red NSX when he was in Portugal, and the car also featured in the 1992 Senna documentary “Racing Is in My Blood.” It has just 39,100 miles on the clock, and McFagan is thought to be only the second owner.

1991 Honda NSX once owned by Ayrton Senna – Photo credit: Robert McFagan/Auto Trader

The original NSX, which like the last NSX was marketed in the U.S. as an Acura, has a deeper connection with Senna than just his company car. During the development, Honda turned inward to its motorsports program for tuning strategies. Senna was part of that program and lent many hours of his time so the NSX would become the fantastic driving machine it proved to be.

He convinced the engineers to further stiffen the chassis, relayed his feedback with regard to the suspension tuning, and pushed the car hard at a number of tracks, including the Nürburgring. It’s safe to say, Senna is part of the reason why the original NSX was so good.

Now you can purchase an example that was owned and driven by the man himself. This is a rare opportunity, for fans of the original NSX and motorsports alike, but it comes at a hefty price.

HIGH-RES GALLERY: 1991 Honda NSX once owned by Ayrton Senna – Photo credit: Robert McFagan/Auto Trader

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

AutoHunter Spotlight: 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392

Tyson Hugie
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AutoHunter Spotlight: 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392.

Did you know that the same automotive performance division that engineered the original Dodge Viper is still working its magic? Street and Racing Technology (SRT), now under the Stellantis nameplate, got its start in 1989 when it was formed as “Team Viper.” A few intermediary name changes followed, but for the last 20 years, that development team has gone by SRT. Today’s featured souped-up Charger SRT is being offered by a private seller in Livermore, California, and the auction will end tomorrow, April 29.

It seemed fitting to continue a “Charger theme” since we introduced you to a heavily-modified version of the Charger from the Future Collector Car Show just recently. Today’s car comes from the same (“LD-platform”) generation, although it is two years newer. Fittingly, the car’s color name is “Redline,” and that’s exactly what it will do: Most sources indicate that the car is capable of a zero-to-sixty time of about four seconds – admirably swift for a family sedan.

However, any true performance car needs to be able to do much more than just accelerate; it also needs to handle, turn, and stop – all with confidence-inspiring authority. With that formula in mind, the SRT division outfitted this car with electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control, traction control, a Bilstein suspension, and Brembo six-piston high-performance front brakes.

The “392” in this car’s model name is a reference to its 392-cubic-inch V8. It is a 6.4-liter HEMI MDS engine that generates 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. All that power is channeled to the rear wheels through a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The drivetrain is unmodified and thus remains exactly the way that SRT intended. It has been driven just 42,980 miles in its seven years, and an oil change was performed at 40,000 miles.

The original retail price for the car was $52,835, which included a few generous comfort and technology niceties like integrated voice command, a Uconnect 8.4-inch navigation screen, power-adjustable front seats, and heated seats for the driver and all passengers.

It is nice to know that even after 35 years, the Street and Racing Technology team is still crafting vehicles that are geared toward enthusiasts. This low-mileage, unmodified Charger is a muscle car that can haul the whole family. Check out the listing and place your bid before the chance gets away.

The auction for this 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392 ends Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. (MDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this two-owner 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod.

I’ve said it before, the 1968 Camaro is my single favorite year and model of the entire Camaro lineup. The changes made from the 1967 model, such as the removal of the vent windows and the lack of the rear quarter panel “gills” that were on the 1969, combined with the slightly different grille that better incorporate the marker lights all make it my favorite of the entire run of Camaro cars.

Despite all that is cool about a 1968 Camaro, they are old cars and drive like an old car. In the last 20 years owners have made different modifications to these cars to make them both better performers and better drivers. These cars have become known as restomods and this 1968 Camaro is a perfect example of one of these modified and improved cars.

The seller describes this 1968 Camaro as having fresh paint, a new interior, and an upgraded engine. Features include power steering, a tilt steering column, a vintage-look digital AM/FM radio, a Vintage Air climate control system, and power four-wheel disc brakes. Finished in Grabber Blue with white stripes over a black vinyl interior, this first-generation Camaro comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

The exterior of this 1968 Camaro is thought to have started as a rust free example. It was then stripped and refinished in Grabber Blue paint with white accent stripes. Features include a black chin spoiler, chrome bumpers, a cowl-induction hood, a fender-mounted antenna, dual rearview mirrors, wheel opening and rocker moldings, and a rear spoiler. The car rides on a set of 20-inch US Mags Santa Cruz two-tone wheels that are wrapped in radial tires.

The interior looks to be in amazing condition and very well restored with slight modifications I like. It features a new stock style black vinyl front bucket seats and a matching rear seat surrounded by black vinyl door panels and trim. Features include manual windows, power steering, a tilt steering column, a Vintage Air climate control system, the iconic center console-mounted horseshoe-style automatic transmission shifter, and a vintage-look AM/FM radio. In addition the dash has been upgraded with a set of AutoMeter instruments which includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 10,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage.

Under the hood is where things get extra special. This Camaro is powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 that is backed by a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include a body-color firewall, Corvette fuel rail covers, a custom aluminum air intake tube, and an aluminum radiator.

The chassis was not overlooked either, and this 1968 Camaro now features an independent front suspension with tubular A-arms, and a 12 bold Chevy rear end. Stopping is performed by power four-wheel disc brakes. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear.

This is a great example of a Chevy Camaro restomod that looks to be a well planned and executed build. It has enough original to make it still look like a Camaro but now has power, handling, and brakes that an original 1968 Camaro could only dream of. If you are looking to buy a Camaro that performs like a modern car but has the awesome look of a classic, this is your car.

The auction for this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod coupe ends Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Pick of the Day: 1957 GMC 100 NAPCO Pickup

Diego Rosenberg
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Pick of the Day: 1957 GMC 100 NAPCO Pickup

In the 1950s, trucks were trucks like men were men. But, starting in 1955, General Motors began applying automobile styling to its trucks, giving them the “Harley Earl” look while clearly continuing to offer what truck buyers were looking for. And, if you wanted four-wheel-drive, NAPCO’s Powr-Pak became a legitimate option starting in 1956. Our Pick of the Day, a 1957 GMC 100 NAPCO pickup, is one of the finest combinations of beauty and brawn from the 1950s. It is listed on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Osprey, Florida. (Click the link to view the listing)

The ”Blue Chip” series of GMC trucks were introduced for 1955, just like Chevrolet’s “Task-Force” trucks. They actually were introduced in the middle of the model year, so they’re known as second-series 1955s. Though today it seems Chevrolet and GMC trucks are practically identical under the skin, light-duty GMCs were powered by GMC inline-sixes and Pontiac V8s back in the day. New features usually found on cars included wrap-around windshield, integrated headlights, and an optional wrap-around rear window for some models. GMCs looked busier than their Chevrolet brethren but, hey, it was the 1950s, so the GMCs arguably looked tacky but tough.

NAPCO (Minnesota-based Northwestern Auto Parts Company) engineered accessories for workhorse vehicles, such as winches, bodies, and auxiliary transmission, among others. After World War II, NAPCO offered a 4×4 conversion kit marketed as the Powr-Pak that could be added to any Hotchkiss-driven truck chassis. The $900 (give or take, depending on the year) kit weighed just over 1,400 pounds and could be installed by a dealer or a DIYer. A fine selling point was the ease of installation and removal, handy when moving up to a newer vehicle and transferring the mechanism.

Starting in 1956, NAPCO’s Powr-Pak became a factory option on GMCs, with Chevrolet following for 1957. However, when General Motors redesigned its trucks for 1960, the corporation also began producing its own 4×4 system in-house as the Powr-Pak system was incompatible with the new independent front suspension design.

This 1957 GMC 100 NAPCO pickup is a ½-ton 4×4 that was bought by the current owner 12 years ago and given a total frame-off restoration that was completed in 2017. Per the seller, every vehicle component was either replaced, refurbished, or rebuilt. The body was repainted in Cumulus Blue metallic by Scott Ashman Auto Body in Sarasota, with chrome replated by Space Coast Plating and Metal Refinishing in Melbourne.

“The original 347cid V8 was rebuilt by The Big Machine of Sarasota,” with a Holley four-barrel carburetor added. “Both the four-speed manual transmission and two-speed transfer case were rebuilt by Jim Dowell Transmission of Sarasota,” adds the seller. A custom dual exhaust system from MagnaFlow, Vintage Air climate control system, Retro Sound stereo, and LED headlights are several concessions to modernity.

This mighty GMC currently has almost 78,000 miles on its chassis, though the odometer was reset upon restoration and currently reads 37 miles. Over $125,000 was invested in the restoration, making the $95,000 asking price appear like a bargain.

Click here for this ClassicCars.com Pick of the Day.

Rolls-Royce: The Royce 10 H.P. & Rolls-Royce 10 H.P.

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Rolls-Royce: The Royce 10 H.P. & Rolls-Royce 10 H.P.

In 1903, electrical engineer Henry Royce was running his own manufacturing company in Manchester. Though successful, trouble was brewing for Royce and other British companies, in the form of a growing tide of cheaper, imported electrical goods. Ever the perfectionist, Royce refused to lower his standards to compete, and instead looked to diversify into new areas. It was a decision that would change history.

In September 1902, Royce had bought a small French car, a 10 H.P. Decauville. It was a highly regarded model from a well-respected make, and among the very best available at that time. Characteristically, however, Royce swiftly identified numerous flaws and weaknesses in its design, engineering and construction.

Earlier that year, he had read a newly published book, The Automobile: Its Construction and Management. This convinced him to use the Decauville as the basis for a better motor car of his own. He began by carefully dismantling it, making detailed notes and drawings of every component. His new design sensibly retained some of its key features, but also introduced a plethora of innovative improvements to the bearings, radiator, carburation and transmission.

He was also obsessed with reducing the motor car’s overall weight, which he achieved through meticulous engineering and metallurgy, together with simpler measures like dispensing with the Decauville’s cast bronze warning bell that alone weighed around 20kg (over 40lb). Perhaps most significantly, Royce designed and built his own twin-cylinder engine, the first in the long line of legendary powerplants for both motor cars and aircraft he would create during his distinguished career.

On April 1, 1904, his first complete motor car – the Royce 10 H.P. – took to the road for the first time. For Royce, and the world, nothing would ever be the same again.

Meanwhile, in London, an aristocratic motoring and aviation pioneer had opened one of Britain’s first car dealerships in 1902. He was The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls and business was booming, but Rolls was frustrated that all his stock was designed and manufactured overseas; no car produced domestically met his clients’ needs, or his own standards as a Cambridge-educated engineer and successful competitive driver.

The Honorable Charles Stewart Rolls driving with H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught in the 1904 Royce 10 H.P.

A friend, Henry Edmunds, had been loaned one of the first production examples of Royce’s new 10 H.P. motor car. It was, he enthused, exactly what Rolls was looking for. On May 4, 1904, at the behest of his friend Edmunds, Rolls travelled to Manchester to meet Royce and try out the motor car. Though entirely different in background and temperament, the two men bonded immediately, and Rolls was smitten with the motor car. There and then, he declared he would sell every motor car Royce could make, through a new company and under a new name: Rolls-Royce.

Launched the same year, their first motor car, the Rolls-Royce 10 H.P., was a similar twin-cylinder model derived from the earlier Royce cars, but with many further design and mechanical improvements. Through this diminutive but epochal motor car, the fledgling brand rapidly gained the reputation for engineering excellence, comfort, performance and reliability it retains 120 years later.

By 1905, Rolls-Royce had added three, four and six-cylinder models, whose successes in both trials and sales were built on the twin-cylinder 10 H.P. model’s foundations. All perfectly embodied Royce’s most famous principles, which still inspire the marque today: “Take the best that exists and make it better,” and “If it doesn’t exist, design it.”

Obsessive About Odometers

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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 per year. The Legend has driven just 2,631 miles per year.

Planning the Occasion

I wanted to pick an appropriate venue for the milestone, so I scoured Google Maps for something that would be both meaningful and within mileage range. “Legend Trail Golf Club,” stood out to me for obvious reasons. And so, the wheels – both literally and figuratively – were put into motion.

The car was at 99,914 miles on a Saturday morning when I left the garage, and I knew Legend Trail was 30 miles away, so I had some miles to burn. I did so by venturing around the surrounding area. One of the places I visited was Sears-Kay Ruin, located just outside Carefree, Arizona in the Tonto National Forest. Sears-Kay dates back to the year 1050 AD with the native Hohokam people of the area.

Right on target like a well-choreographed moon landing, I arrived at the front door of Legend Trail Golf Club in Scottsdale just as the 100,000 was making its way around the odometer. A few onlookers were understandably curious as to why I was taking pictures and filming video of a plain-Jane passenger sedan at the resort. I later celebrated by venturing inside the cantina for a “Legend Club” sandwich.

Mileage Mania

All of this made me ponder if any of our readers are like me and seek after ways to celebrate vehicle milestone achievements. What are some of the clever ways that you’ve done so?

My first car, a 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, only had a five-digit odometer. Were auto manufacturers painting a picture of planned obsolescence? After all, after 100,000 miles, a car was pretty well used up. Admittedly, that car was pretty tired at 194,000 (which read 94,000) when I last saw it.

In the 1980s and 1990s, most automakers began the switch to digital odometers. Personally, I was a little bummed about that. There is something special about watching a big roll-over “build-up” as mechanical numbers prepare for a milestone. And one of my favorite automotive hobbies, visiting the local salvage yards, became a lot less interesting when I was unable to see the mileage readings on junked vehicles.

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Below are some of the memorable milestones I’ve documented in my 1994 Legend. I bought the car with 95,000 about 21 years ago, and so far, I’ve captured all of these:

  • 100,000 through 500,000
  • 111,111 through 555,555
  • 123,456 through 567,890

For that last one, I even pre-calculated things so that the trip meter – which falls to the right of the odometer in the gauge cluster – said 234.5.  The numbers across the cluster read 567890.1 and 234.5 in perfect sequence. Yeah, nerd alert.

Back in 2017, my friend Josh and I coordinated a date and location for us to both roll 555,555 miles on our cars simultaneously. We called it “Fantastic Fives,” and we gave each other a high-five on video as it happened (driving past each other in opposite directions).

Another fun one was when a new freeway opened in the Phoenix area in December 2019. It was a section of Loop 202, and it measured 22 miles in length. I rolled 222,222 miles in my Acura ILX on 12/22 with 2 friends onboard at 22 miles per hours and 2,000 rpm. Now that one took some serious effort!

Where to Next?

Here are some of my coming attractions:

  • 600,000 – of course!
  • 621,371 – which converts to 1 million kilometers
  • TBD!

Let’s hear about some of your achievements, mileage-wise, in the comment section.

Diego’s AutoHunter Picks

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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 a classic Vette, a goofy Volkswagen truck never available in the States, and a classic pickup that’s as honest as can be. Any of these make you swoon?

1966 Imperial Crown
If you ever admired the Lincoln Continental but were a Mopar guy or gal, these are the bee’s knees. They have the crisp, slab-sided styling while, underneath, the suspension and RB big-block make them much better drivers. Unfortunately, they were only built for three years before the Chrysler Corporation dumbed the Imperial down as a fancy Chrysler.

This 1966 Imperial Crown four-door hardtop is powered by the new 440 V8, which was a nice upgrade from the 413. Inside, it features a front seat that could be characterized as two loungers surrounded by walnut trim. And dig those space-age interior door handles! This is a ton of car for the money, and much less common than those boring Cadillacs.

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
If you were shopping for a Vette in 1967, would you buy one that was based on a 1963 design or decide to wait for the redesigned 1968? Having the latest and greatest is certainly a big pull, but the collector car market has chosen the ’67 as the one to get. The 1967 is the refined C2, with the only thing preventing perfection is the lack of a split in the rear window.

This 1967 Corvette Coupe is powered by the top small-block of the year, the L79 327 that offered 350 horsepower – seller claims it is original to this car. The Sunfire Yellow paint, which was reapplied in 2006, is a plus, but I’m a sucker for pretty, pale yellows. Rally wheels were new for 1967, but only the ’67 had the shallow center cap – another feather in the cap of the swan song.

1991 Volkswagen LT 35 Dually
Writing “Volkswagen” and “dually” in the same breath doesn’t make much sense to this American, but it seems it was a thing between 1975-1995. The LT was a light commercial vehicle that replaced the commercial versions of the Type 2 (Microbus and variants) with an RWD/front-engine layout that was much more up to the task. The 35 in the name of this one means it’s a 3.5-ton version.

This 1991 VW LT 35 is a dually, which suggests it will handle most jobs you throw its way. A carbureted 2.4-liter straight-six offered only 89 horsepower but, considering torque was the selling feature of this Malaise-era vehicle, the five-speed manual will likely help hone in on its peak power range. Plus, this VW originated as a fire truck, which is quite a neat history.

1966 Ford F-100
Reading about these unibody F-100s, they were introduced for 1961 but were reengineered for 1965 with a new frame that would be used through 1979. Why Ford kept the same styling through 1966 instead of a redesign is something that we don’t know, but we do know that it was a better-driving truck thanks to the independent Twin I-Beam suspension replacing the straight axle on 2WD versions.

This 1966 Ford F-100 looks like an honest pickup. It’s painted in the classic Wimbledon White with red interior, and is powered by a big-block 352 paired with a three-speed manual. This Styleside looks like it has a 129-inch wheelbase with 8-foot bed, which is huge. Features to make the ride more comfortable include air conditioning.

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