In April of 2020, right at the beginning of the pandemic, I bought a 2005 BMW Z4 from its original owner. It was a great buy, as the prices that we all saw skyrocket during this period had yet to hit. I drove the car all during that period with no car shows, taking it out every weekend there was good weather. After the car world restarted, I drove that Z4 to a ton of car events across the country, loving every minute behind the wheel. The car I had before the Z4 was a 1996 Z3 007 Edition, and while that car was fun the Z4 was improved in just about every way. It had a larger interior, much im ..read more

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1993 GMC Yukon SLE 4×4 5-Speed. Some GMC trucks in the 1990s were marketed under the slogan “The Strength of Experience.” In order to understand that experience, we will dive a little deeper into GMC’s history. But in the meantime, when was the last time you saw a Tahoe or a Yukon with a clutch pedal? The “Manual Gearbox Preservation Society” would really get a kick out of this rare, low-mileage, 5-speed manual Yukon. It is being offered by a private seller in Osceola, Wisconsin, and the aucti ..read more

Goodwood Revival is pleased to share further details of the event’s track opening parade, as a contingent of up to 100 pre-1966 beach buggies and cars is set to take part in a parade around the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit under the September sun. Set to be the first of its kind at Goodwood, the impressive collection of beach buggies and cars will take to the track each morning to formally open the event. Meyers Manx, The Original Dune Buggy. Credit – Meyers Manx This year, Meyers Manx is celebrating 60 years of its original beach buggy. Designed initially for the beaches of California by B ..read more

In the realm of niche compact hatchbacks, the 2024 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Hatchback Premium Plus AWD can hold its own, disrupting the norm dominated by the likes of the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai Elantra GT N-line. Closely positioned against the Volkswagen GTI, Mazda’s offering seeks to redefine standards in its class. The AWD edition’s MSRP is $36,650, while our fully loaded one comes in at $38,410.  From the exterior, the Mazda3 is easily recognizable. With the aggressive stance from its 18-inch wheels to the sleek body lines, signature blacked-out grille, and LED headlights, one migh ..read more

Yup! It’s time for another weekly segment of AutoHunter Picks where we bring you choice special-interest vehicles for your enjoyment. Sure, it’s great to look at pictures, but my purpose here is for you to buy one of these cars or trucks. Is my hard-sell working? Truth be told, I am not privy to who buys what on AutoHunter, but I have no need for you to thank me for turning you on to a particular vehicle – I am happy enough to select and write. Enjoy! 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 I don’t understand how the Mercedes SL went from a world-class sports car to what could be considered a personal luxur ..read more

British performance marque TWR has been revived by the son of the original company’s founder, and on Tuesday it revealed its first project, the wild Supercat based on the Jaguar XJS. The iconic Jaguar grand tourer, built between 1975 and 1996, was raced by the original TWR in various touring car championships, so it’s a fitting donor vehicle for the new TWR’s first project. TWR is saving most details until closer to the car’s dynamic debut this summer, but has confirmed a supercharged V12 sits up front and delivers over 600 hp. Drive is to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmi ..read more

Much like the 1990s Ford F-Series pickup trucks (of which I’ve become a recent owner), the Chevrolet trucks from the same era hold enduring appeal for a strong group of enthusiasts. Here is just one example of a Facebook group called “OBS Chevy Truck Club” with over 16,000 members in it. “OBS,” in truck vocabulary, is loosely defined as Old Body Style – or, an era from around pre-1999.  The Pick of the Day is a 1996 Chevrolet K1500 4×4 pickup listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Downey, California. (Click the link to view the listing) This truck’s listing is one of th ..read more

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible. It is powered by a 400cid V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power windows, console-shifted TH400 automatic, hidden headlights, and more. Finished in red with a power black convertible top over a gold vinyl interior, this Goat comes with a new convertible top boot and an Ontario (Canada) vehicle permit. The restoration of this GTO was completed in 2021. Exterior features include non-functional scooped hood, optional hidea ..read more

If you find yourself at Monterey Car Week during August 14-17, 2024, you may want to stop by WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca because the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a very special exhibit of historic race cars. Yup, it’s been 50 years since Steven Earle formed the Monterey Historic Automobile Races (its original name before sponsorship), an event that eschews professionals for enthusiasts. There’s no awards or trophies or anything like that though, since Rolex started its sponsorship, a watch and original Bill Patterson painting have been present ..read more

The last American convertible was the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado until the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron brought the wind-in-the-hair back. But what was Chrysler Corporation’s last convertible? For Dodge, it was the 1971 Challenger, but its final full-size convertible was the 1970 Polara. Our Pick of the Day is an elegant example of this C-body. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Hilton, New York. (Click the link to view the listing) Affectionately known as “Sea-bodies” due to their boat-like size, the 1969 “Fuselage” Chrysler products sought to redefine the great American sedan ..read more