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With a model year span of 13 years between 1984 and 1996, the fourth-generation Corvette continues to be an enthusiast favorite today. One particularly clean red-on-red example with just 49,995 miles on the odometer caught my eye.
The Pick of the Day is a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Copiague, New York. (Click the link to view the listing)
“One owner, one driver, one of a kind,” the listing states. “Came off the Corvette assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky on April 15, 1991. I purchased her a few months later.” After over 30 years, that proud original owner is now letting this Corvette find its way into someone else’s garage.
The C4 was designed under the direction of automotive engineer Dave McLellan and leveraged the General Motors Y-platform. Body architecture came from composite panels combined with molded plastic bumpers, and technology was innovative for its time. Among the car’s long list of standard equipment was an electronic dashboard with a liquid crystal display.
Cosmetically, this ‘Vette looks remarkable for being 30 years old. The photos that accompany the listing convey an enthusiast-owned appearance, complete with a Corvette banner hanging from the ceiling and shelving full of detailing supplies in the background. The car is coated in “Corvette Bright Red” paint according to the window sticker, and it is equipped with an optional $650 blue removable roof panel.
“Garaged with car cover, never seen snow or salt, rarely driven in the rain,” the listing states. “Mint classic car.”
Appointments for this Corvette were generous thanks to the Preferred Equipment Group #1 which include electronic air conditioning, a Delco-Bose sound system, and a six-way power driver’s seat. The original stereo has now been swapped out with a Bluetooth-enabled Alpine audio system, and the carpet and upholstery were replaced in 2018.
Accompanying the car are a windshield sunshade, an owner’s manual, a brochure, and the window sticker showing the original $37,369 total vehicle price including destination.
Momentum comes from a 300-horsepower fuel-injected 5.7-liter LT1 V8 paired with a ZF-produced six-speed manual transmission. The listing states that the car received a recent tune-up and has been professionally maintained.
The seller is asking $15,995 for this clean red-on-red C4.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Rezvani recently took the wraps off the Vengeance, a bullet-resistant eight-seat SUV.
It may look it rolled straight off the set of a “Robocop” movie, but the company’s third SUV, the Vengeance, is clearly based on the Cadillac Escalade. Interior photos show a dashboard unchanged from the General Motors full-size SUV, complete with the Escalade’s 38-inch curved OLED screen. Rezvani upgrades the Escalade’s leather for the Vengeance.
For $249,000, the Vengeance comes with a futuristic body made from fiberglass and built from a design by noted video game designer Milen Ivanov. It has functional air vents, a “REZVANI” logo laser-etched into rear, and steel bumpers that can act as battering rams. It rides on 35-inch off-road tires mounted on flat-steel plate 22-inch wheels.
The real draw, however is the optional $95,000 Military Package that adds bullet-resistant glass and body armor, underbody explosive protection, and military-grade run-flat tires, plus a reinforced suspension to deal with the extra weight of the armor. Rezvani previously offered a military-look version of its Tank SUV without armor, but this time it claims to be offering actual protection against gunfire.
The Military Package also includes thermal night vision, electromagnetic pulse protection, a smoke-screen generator, continuous video recording, electrified door handles, an intercom system, a complement of bulletproof vests and gas masks, strobe lights, magnetic dead bolts, a pepper spray dispenser, and first aid and hypothermia kits. A built-in battery pack and solar panels are also available for $2,500, providing more than 1,000 watts of off-grid power, and a tire inflation/deflation kit runs another $3,500.
The powertrain is standard Cadillac fare. Buyers can get a 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque or a 3.0-liter turbodiesel-6 with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Both are hooked to a 10-speed automatic transmishttps://www.motorauthority.com/news/1137444_rezvani-vengeance-pricesion. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional.
At $249,000, the Vengeance is far more luxurious than the $175,000 Rezvani Tank, which is based on the Jeep Wrangler and can only seat five.
Despite its focus on SUVs—and a six-wheeled pickup truck—Rezvani hasn’t forgotten its sports car roots. The company announced in May that it will launch a new version of its original Beast sports car boasting up to 1,000 hp.
This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com.
Do you know what is the world’s most powerful production car? It’s a Lotus … what? Indeed, that little company that has struggled since the Esprit was rendered obsolete produces the Evija, an all-electric hypercar with almost 2,000 horsepower. If that’s not enough of a selling point, then perhaps you should consider the Evija Fittipaldi for true limited-edition distinction.
Truth be told, the Evija has been planned to be limited to 130 units, but people of distinction demand more, and Lotus has delivered the goods with a special model to commemorate 50 years since Emerson Fittipaldi helped Team Lotus win the F1 Driver’s and Constructors’ Championships. Only eight will be built.
Lotus held a special event in the Norfolk village of Hethel for this special launch with — who else? — Emerson Fittipaldi. “It’s fantastic to be back at Hethel for such a special occasion. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of this project and it’s been a wonderful experience revealing the car to some of the new owners. Having the opportunity to drive both the Evija Fittipaldi and my championship-winning Type 72 Formula 1 car on the test track at Hethel has been an incredible experience,” said Fittipaldi. Indeed, all eight surviving examples of the Type 72 (the same number of Evija cars being built) were all together in to run on the Hethel test track.
The Evija Fittipaldi gives plenty of nods to the Lotus Type 72, starting with a unique paint finish that includes the Type 72 designation written in gold to the side of the rear window. Decals celebrating the Type 72’s 1972 race victories are listed on the active rear wing, while a number 8 — the number raced by Fittipaldi during the ’72 season, including his win at the British Grand Prix — appears on the B-pillar. A hand-tinted plan view of the Type 72 is etched into the exposed carbon fiber roof. Black and gold Type 72 wheels with matching brake calipers complement the whole package.
“The word ‘legend’ is often overused, but this project has brought together the Lotus Evija hypercar, Emerson Fittipaldi, the Type 72 race car and our brand’s celebrated Formula 1 heritage. No argument, that is four legitimate legends, all collaborating to deliver a truly unique hypercar and a world premiere that was a real ‘pinch yourself’ moment,” said the Director of Lotus Advanced Performance, Simon Lane.
Perhaps most interesting to racing enthusiasts, aside of the potential performance, is the rotary dial on the instrument panel that is hand-crafted from recycled Type 72 aluminum. This means that you have a piece of the iconic F1 racer every time you go to the local Circle K.
Inside the cabin you’ll find black leather with gold stitching, including Fittipaldi’s signature hand-stitched into the dashboard. The stitching continues above in the headliner, plus the air vent surrounds, center rotary dial, start/stop button and pedals are finished in gold.
Adds Simon Lane, “Production of the Evija has commenced at Hethel, and these eight cars are a very special celebration of this important moment in our history.”
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo.
“This low-mileage 911 retains its original bright and glossy Guards Red exterior, which is offset by black finishes for the front air dam, window moldings, rocker moldings, and parts of the “whale tail” spoiler,” the listing states. “The selling dealer notes that there are a few small chips in the paint at the leading edge of the front trunk lid near the Porsche crest as well as on the lower part of the front bumper. The rear wiper has been removed but is included as part of the sale.”
The black interior has front leather bucket seats with matching carpeting, dash, and door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, tinted glass, and a Blaupunkt Monterey AM/FM/cassette radio. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 45,504 miles, which is consistent with the mileage shown on the CARFAX report.
It’s powered by a rear-mounted 3.3-liter flat-six turbocharged and intercooled engine. The engine was maintained by Foreign Car Services of Kalamazoo, Michigan by previous ownership and the work is documented by service records. The engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. It rides on color-matched 16-inch Fuchs wheels with polished lips, and staggered-width tires.
The sale includes a clear title, service records, a Porsche Production Specifications document, window sticker, and owner’s manual. Also included with the sale is the uninstalled original exhaust system, the uninstalled rear window wiper, and car covers.
This 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo’s auction ends on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 12:40 p.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery.
If you are a Gen Xer, the Bentley name invokes Rolls-Royce knock-offs that eventually were turbo’d. If you’re a Boomer, maybe an early 1950s Bentley Type R Continental resonates, if not Bentley’s many wins at Le Mans. And if you’re a Millennial, you think of Bentley as the company owned by Volkswagen that builds chunky fastbacks with unusual W12 engines. Bentley embraces all of its legacy, which is why the brand has opened the doors to its new Heritage Garage to display 103 years of history.
Says Head of Bentley’s Heritage Collection, Mike Sayer, “As we continue to evolve, we want our guests and colleagues from all areas of the company to be able to share the rich history of Bentley Motors. The Heritage Garage brings that history to vivid life, and means we can actively reference our past while setting the course for our future.”
Currently there are 42 cars in the Collection, each having a special significance in Bentley’s history. Would you believe the #2 Bentley built — the oldest Bentley in the world – is alive and well in the Collection? Another vehicle, which the company deems the most valuable Bentley in the world, is the supercharged Team Car #2. W.O. Bentley’s personal car, the 1930 8 Litre, is also part of the Collection. It would be an understatement to suggest the 1991 Turbo R is in good company, as are the trio of W12s which includes Bentayga chassis 00001.
“Having now rebuilt the Collection to fully chart our history, we have an ongoing commitment to add to it with each significant new model we launch. For example, the Collection now includes the 2019 Bentayga Hybrid, which was both the first-ever plug-in hybrid Bentley and an important step in our ‘Beyond100’ strategy towards electrification,” adds Sayer.
You can read all about Bentley’s history here.
Jaguar is celebrating the final model year of the F-Type and 75 years of producing sports cars with a pair of special-edition F-Types for 2023. With Jaguar going to an all-electric lineup in 2025, this will be the swan song for the internal-combustion F-Type.
“For 75 years Jaguar has been renowned for producing extraordinary sports cars that deliver performance, agility and maximum driver reward,” says Matthew Beaven, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Designer, Exteriors. “The F-TYPE special editions hold true to these principles, adding unique interior and exterior design details to celebrate this lineage before Jaguar becomes an all-electric brand from 2025.”
The F-Type R-Dynamic is available with a 296 bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged Ingenium four-cylinder engine that sends power to the rear wheels. Jaguar states that the F-type 75 can go from 0-60 mph in 5.6-seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.
If you are looking for greater performance, the F-Type 75 features a 444 bhp 5.0-liter supercharged V8 available in all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Jaguar says both configurations propel the F-Type 75 from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 177 mph.
Stepping up from that, the F-Type R 75 has a 567 bhp 5.0-liter supercharged V8, but only comes in all-wheel drive. With greater horsepower comes greater performance, so the F-Type R 75 blitzes from 0-60 mph in 3.5-seconds with an electronically-limited 186 mph top speed.
Details for U.S. F-Types are currently not available, and initial U.K. customer deliveries start in January 2023.
This is a proper sendoff for the final internal-combustion F-Type. In both hardtop and convertible configurations, you get a classic Jaguar profile in an honest-to-goodness GT. I’m sad to see the F-Type go, but I am curious to see what Jaguar offers next as it moves to an EV platform.
Currently featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Dodge D100 pickup. It features a rebuilt 315ci V8 and pushbutton LoadFlite three-speed automatic. Worthy of mention is the installation of many new parts like brake lines, wiring, exhaust hardware and more. Additional items include running boards and step-side bed with a wood plank floor. Refinished in light blue and cream with a gray vinyl and cloth interior, this Dodge pickup is tucked away safely in a Groton, Connecticut garage and comes with a clear Montana title.
The Dodge has undergone a frame-off restoration that was completed in 2015, with the exterior being refinished in Pacific Blue and Mojave Beige. Features include painted front bumper, driver-side mirror, black running boards, padded tailgate chains and fog lights. The floor of the bed is lined with wood planks and stainless-steel dividers. The seller has posted an exterior walk-around video in the gallery of the auction page.
This Dodge rolls on light blue steel wheels with bright hubcaps and trim rings, plus wide whitewall tires.
The bench seat has been reupholstered in gray cloth and vinyl, which is complemented by gray vinyl door panels, headliner and sun visors. Notable features include Chrysler’s famous push-button transmission selector and a dome light.
Vehicle information is displayed on a 110-mph speedometer and gauges that include oil pressure, coolant temperature, amps and fuel level. The five-digit analog odometer shows 5,600 miles, all of which have been added since the restoration; actual mileage is unknown.
During restoration, the reportedly original 315ci V8 and LoadFlite three-speed automatic transmission were rebuilt. Photos of the engine and other parts of the vehicle being restored are available in the photo gallery, which includes three videos showing the engine bay and the engine idling.
In addition to the wiring, the exhaust system, brakes and brake lines were replaced during the restoration seven years ago.
This 1957 Dodge D100 pickup’s auction ends on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery.
Why do people insist on calling Oldsmobile’s main muscle car a “Cutlass 4-4-2”? As an optional package or a bona fide model, the 4-4-2 had its own identity. Do people call GTOs “LeMans GTO”? Nope. Yet the 4-4-2, now deep into its fifth decade of existence, continues to suffer from being misidentified.
This example is a 1969 4-4-2 with a VIN that begins with 344, which makes it a 4-4-2. What is so Cutlass about it? A dismissive Oldsmodude would say the car was being peddled by a flipper or Chevy guy, but the truth is that plenty of people should know better.
Oldsmobile introduced the B09 package in 1964 for any F85 or Cutlass coupe or sedan. It included a 310-horsepower 310, 4-speed manual transmission, dual exhausts, upgraded suspension, rear stabilizer and more. It was named “4-4-2” due to the 4-speed transmission, 4-barrel carburetor, and 2 exhausts, in line with Oldsmobile’s numeric naming system at the time.
Thanks to the Pontiac GTO’s success, Oldsmobile worked quickly to bring something more competitive to market, resulting in an all-new 345-horsepower 400ci especially created for the package. As the standard transmission was now a 3-speed manual, the name now derived from 400 cubic-inches, 4-barrel carburetor, and 2 exhausts. The package was available on F85 and Cutlass two-doors through 1966.
In some respects, calling a 1964-66 version a “Cutlass 4-4-2’ would not be out of bounds in order to distinguish between trim levels, as F85 and Cutlass A-bodies had different interior and exterior trim, though when’s the last time you’ve seen someone say “F85 4-4-2”?
For any topic, there’s always bound to be someone who’s misinformed. Maybe someone is wet behind the ears. Or maybe Uncle Joey led them astray. Perhaps the Internet did a poor job of providing good information since it’s already a wasteland that makes it difficult to discern between good and bad information. Who knows?
Perhaps I should be more relaxed when I get annoyed when people call an Oldsmobile 4-4-2 a “Cutlass 4-4-2,” but sometimes (irony of ironies!) old habits die hard. Whether a package or model, the 4-4-2 had a unique identity that usurped its origins. Even the badge on the dashboard after 1964 proclaims it as a 4-4-2.
Buick folks have a similar problem with the Gran Sport. For 1965-66, the mid-size performance car was called the Skylark Gran Sport. Starting in 1967, it became the GS 400 (plus its GS 340 stable-mate). At times, you’ll see people write “Skylark GS Stage 1” even though the GS had shed its Skylark duds several years before. What’s next, a Belvedere GTX?
That’s a story for another time.
Nineteen sixty-six was the only year Buick featured three Gran Sport models: Skylark, Riviera and Wildcat. Both the Skylark and Riviera GSs first appeared in 1965 and would continue into the 1970s, while the Wildcat GS would only appear in 1966. It’s an enigmatic vehicle that rarely pops up for sale, which is why this 1966 Buick Wildcat GS listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Branson, Missouri is our Pick of the Day. (Click the link to view the listing)
The 1962 Wildcat was a sporty, mid-year sub-model for the Invicta but, in 1963, the Wildcat completely replaced the Invicta series and played the role as a mid-level full-size model in Buick’s portfolio, situated between the LeSabre and the high-zoot Electra through 1970. Though not a sporty model, the Wildcat often appeared to play that role, much like the Chrysler 300 did for Chrysler from 1962-71. However, there only was one truly performance-oriented Wildcat, and that was the one ordered with the Gran Sport package, which included an upgrade to the 425ci “Nailhead” with 340 horsepower (aka “Wildcat 465,” the number based on the torque rating), Positraction rear, and ride and handling package. The package was available on all Wildcat and Wildcat Custom two-door models, plus the Super Wildcat 465 was available with dual quads for 360 horsepower.
Only 1,245 Wildcats were built with the Gran Sport package, making them a rare curiosity that often is not on the radar of 1960s fans. “This car has undergone a restoration of all of its drivetrain and new interior and paint,” which includes the dual-quad engine paired with the Super Turbine automatic, though the seller doesn’t state whether this vehicle is one of the 21 built with this engine or it’s an owner upgrade. “Car is absolutely beautiful and runs and drives excellent. Air blows cold and everything on the car works as it should. New wheels and emblems all around.” Mileage shows 1,755 though there is no claim that it is original.
Distinguishing the Gran Sport version of the Wildcat is an endeavor of subtlety. Gran Sport badges grace the grille, while GS badges flank both rear fenders and trunklid. The VIN prefix (46437) designates this as a Wildcat two-door Sport Coupe (meaning it doesn’t feature the Custom’s fancier interior), making this Seafoam Green example one of 164 regular Wildcat hardtops with the GS package. Other options include console with integrated tachometer situated between the black buckets, and Buick’s evergreen mag wheels.
Seller concludes, “[This] car is a great restoration and is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.” The asking price is $38,000 for this unusual piece of Buick history, which would make a nice addition to an owner with both Skylark and Riviera Gran Sports.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.