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New Bentley CEO’s Last Job? Oh, Just Developing the Porsche 918 Spyder

Bentley on Tuesday named Frank-Steffen Walliser, a veteran of fellow Volkswagen Group brand Porsche, as its new CEO. Walliser will take over the role on July 1 from Adrian Hallmark, who in March announced plans to join Aston Martin as its…

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Pick of the Day: 1997 Alpina B10 V8

Owning a low production and exclusive car is a special experience, and the more rare the car the more special the experience is. This is because when you get something very rare and obscure you don’t usually get noticed by the average…

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Diego’s AutoHunter Picks

Folks like to pile on c.1980 cars, but they are the ones that were new when I was a fledgling car kid. I didn’t know any better that they were vehicles for girly men (per Hans and Franz) compared to the Ram Airs and LT1s that appeared a…

Thursday, May 30

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Hidden Headlights: Drive the Bid Podcast

The feature I miss most on late-model cars is the lack of hidden headlights. They can be found on exotics and regular vehicles alike, and there’s probably been 10 different design types in the strata of automobiles. No matter their…

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Ford is America’s Automaker Again

Ford Motor Company again solidified its position as the No. 1 American automaker in terms of vehicles assembled, vehicles exported from America to other countries and hourly workers employed. Ford earned the top spot for the sixth…

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Pick of the Day: 1967 Meteor Montcalm Convertible

Our Canadian cousins may seem just like us, but the truth is that they have been socialized quite differently. Have you ever see their paper money with the Queen? Or how how men in their 60s play intramural hockey? They even have had weird…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. My last AutoHunter Spotlight was on my favorite version of the C3 Corvette, so keeping with the Corvette theme this one is on…

Wednesday, May 29

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Lamborghini Urus Recalled Because Hood Could Detach at High Speeds

Lamborghini has issued a recall of its Urus SUV due to the chance of the hood either partially or fully detaching at high speeds. The recall affects certain Urus SUVs from the 2023 and 2024 model years, and includes both the standard Urus…

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Interesting Finds: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

ClassicCars TV catches up with Rick Katzeff, CEO and founder of EXOMOD. We explore the new D69 Carbon, a modern take on the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona that’s built on a brand-new 807-horsepower Jailbreak Dodge Redeye Challenger Widebody.…

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Pick of the Day: 1984 Volvo 240

The meaning of the word “Volvo” comes from Latin “to roll.” With that in mind, Volvo Cars was established 97 years ago in Gothenburg, Sweden as a subsidiary to a bearing and seal manufacturing company. The first Volvo rolled off the line…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe. It is powered by a 365cid V8 backed by a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Features include Autronic-Eye, power front…

Tuesday, May 28

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What Do These Buicks Have in Common?

Buick was high on the totem pole at General Motors, situated above Oldsmobile and below Cadillac. Below are four Buicks from days-gone-by, all listed for sale on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. Can you figure out what distinction they share…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1957 Buick Special Two-Door Sedan

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Buick Special two-door sedan. This was Buick’s entry-level vehicle that helped the branch achieve #4 in sales in the American market – quite…

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Bugatti Enthusiasts Celebrate 100 Years of Type 35 with Epic Journey

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bugatti’s most iconic car, the Type 35, Club Bugatti France organized a tour from Molsheim – the hometown of the brand – to Lyon where the legendary race car made its debut at the 1924 Grand Prix…

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Pick of the Day: 1984 AMC Eagle Wagon

An old proverb is, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Automotive history has shown that innovation by automotive companies makes for some interesting bids at survival – Graham and Hupmobile, Studebaker, and the Chrysler Corporation…

Monday, May 27

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Ed Winkler Interview at the 2024 AZ Concours d’Elegance

ClassicCars TV brings you an exclusive interview with Ed Winkler, co-chairman of Arizona’s Concours d’Elegance. The rainy weather may have been a challenge, yet we enjoyed our time getting an insider’s view of the event, including Ed’s…

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Pick of the Day: 1998 BMW 740iL

In the late 1990s, BMW made the following statement about its flagship sedan: “The 7-Series is the embodiment of the BMW philosophy that a luxury car should also be exhilarating to drive.” The company also alleged that the 7-Series was “a…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 2017 Toyota 86

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2017 Toyota 86 6-Speed. In an era when so many modern vehicles have become oversized and overly-assisted in driving dynamics (thanks, safety…

Sunday, May 26

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London Concours to Celebrate Pop-Up Headlights

The London Concours has announced that its latest edition, which is now under three weeks away, will celebrate the wild and wonderful automotive creations that featured one of the most beloved and evocative styling elements of all: the pop…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette coupe. I am still getting a little grief over stating that my favorite Shelby car is the 1966 GT350H, so I thought I would make…

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Pick of the Day: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Pace Car

Most pace cars we see are replicas of the actual track cars. However, when it comes to the Indianapolis 500, there’s more than pace cars – festival cars play a supporting role and may be a different model from the actual pace cars. One of…

Saturday, May 25

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Opel Kadett Caravan

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this rotisserie-restored 1968 Opel Kadett L Caravan wagon. It is powered by a 1.1-liter inline-four with dual Solex carburetors, paired to a four-speed…

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Icon’s New Restomod is a True Blue 1968 Ford Bronco

Icon is back with another Ford Bronco restomod, this time with retro two-tone blue paint. The 1968 BR Old School Edition maintains the appearance of a 1968 Bronco, but nearly everything on it is new or modified for higher quality. That…

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Pick of the Day: 1959 Rambler Ambassador

By the late 1950s, American family sedans had grown in just about every dimension. Blame it on the stylistic trends that dominated the industry – among them, generous chrome trim adornments and elaborate tailfins. Rambler decided to call…

Friday, May 24

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Craziest Hot Wheels Sales on eBay

It seems every day there’s another Hot Wheels diecast selling for a crazy record price. It’s easy to assume these are vintage models or rarities, but that is not always the case. In this episode of ClassicCars TV’s Collectible Corner, we…

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Pick of the Day: 1966 Shelby GT350H

I may have said this before but my single favorite Shelby car is the 1966 GT350H. You might think I am crazy and believe that a 289 Cobra, a 1965 GT350, or a 1967 GT500 is the best Shelby car, and all are great Shelby cars, but I have…

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Diego’s AutoHunter Picks

It’s hard to believe that the 1990s were 30 years ago. Where did the years ago? The funny thing is that when 1990s cars are examined with a discerning eye, they almost seem quaint. Even stuff from 20 years ago seems that way considering…

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Morgan and Pininfarina Present Midsummer

Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina S.p.A. are proud to introduce Midsummer, a tribute to the golden age of European barchetta designs, crafted by two of the world’s most venerable coachbuilders. Limited to just 50 units, this special…

Thursday, May 23

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Cool Wheels: Drive the Bid Podcast

The choice of wheels can make or break the looks of a car. Did the factory have good designs? Does the taste of an enthusiast’s aftermarket choice make you gag with a spoon? Then you’ll enjoy this week’s AutoHunter Drive The Bid Podcast as…

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1994 Ford F-150 XLT

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 19k-Mile 1994 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 5.8L 4WD. How is it that a 30-year-old truck has covered fewer than 20,000 original miles? Seems remarkable, to say…