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 under the supervision of legendary Lotus founder Colin Chapman. This car—chassis number 353—is the one that started it all. A Lotus 12, it was raced by Team Lotus eight times between 1957 and 1959 in both F1 and F2, as the rules of the ..read more

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 next-best thing: bringing some of our favorite episodes to your attention. Ready? Ergonomic StandardizationEh, what’s that? Ergonomic standardization was our way of stating features that we feel should be standard on all cars.All too often, automakers want to reinvent the wheel when there are some ..read more

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 over a black leather interior, this Imperial comes with service records, the original radio, and a clear title. The paint on the reportedly rust-free body is ..read more

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 find a Pontiac ad inside the back cover of the May/June issue of Car and Driver? 1964 Pontiac GTO, similar to the one that made a name for itself and Car and Driver magazine. With art direction harkening back 20-plus years, and copy that would make any Detroit-based writer f ..read more

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, Florida. (Click the link to view the listing) As you likely know, the Mercury Cougar was introduced as the Mustang’s fancier relative. With a wheelbase three inches longer and premium features like standard V8, concealed headlights, deep loop carpeting, and sequential rear turn signals ..read more

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 Super Snake. Shelby American, Inc. The 2024 Super Snake is Shelby American’s first car based on the new S650 Ford Mustang platform. The manufacturer claims the Super Snake has the perfect balance of form and function thanks to a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 offering 830-plus ..read more

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 with Dennis and some glamour shots of his ride. RX-2 Model History In order to introduce the RX-2, we have to first look overseas where the compact Mazda Capella first made its debut in 1970. It was engineered to compete in a competitive segment with other Japan ..read more

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 everything from the year 2000 and thinking, “Oh, that was only 20 years ago.” Are you guilty of the same? In order to set the stage for viewing this Corvette, let’s put our minds in the right era: The year 1980 marked the birth of t ..read more

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 listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Kentwood, Michigan. (Click the link to view the listing) While the first Mustangs were early 1965 models, the first Barracudas were VIN’d as 1964s. They were even badged as Valiants, though that would be shed fo ..read more

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 the answer. Click on each image to reveal each car The ClassicCars.com Journal runs an automotive puzzle every Tuesday. If you have enjoyed this, you can also try your luck with puzzles of the past ..read more