Classic Car Journal

During my recent trek to the “pick-and-pull” junkyard (which you can read about here), I came up with five picks for vehicles to highlight. I’m back again with a few more that caught my eye the same day. Presented in alphabetical order, here’s the lowdown.

2005 Chrysler Crossfire

This oddball two-seat, rear-wheel drive sports car comes from the Daimler-Chrysler partnership and shared most of its architecture with the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK. It came to market in 2004 and was offered as a coupe and a roadster through the end of production in 2008, selling a total of just over 76,000 units during that window of time. Base and limited models employed a 3.2-liter V6, while high-performance SRT-6 models were outfitted with a supercharged version of the same (the latter producing 330 horsepower). Power was sent rearward through either a Mercedes 5G-Tronic five-speed automatic or a six-speed Chrysler manual transmission. The Crossfire roadster I encountered was equipped with the six-speed manual.

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1989 Dodge Caravan

The minivan that started it all! This multi-purpose hauler was marketed as both a cargo van and a passenger vehicle. It was produced across five generations beginning in 1984 by the Chrysler Corporation, assembled concurrently with the Plymouth Voyager and the Chrysler Town & Country on the same “S” platform. The first-generation Caravan borrowed some chassis elements from other vehicles on the Chrysler K platform. Powertrains were diverse and ranged from a 96-horsepower inline-four all the way to a 150-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 in the final model year for the first-generation in 1990. My minivan encounter was with a woodgrain-paneled 1989 Caravan with captain’s chairs for the first and second rows (upholstered in surprisingly nice red cloth).

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1995 Ford Ranger & Mazda B2300

The Ranger compact pickup was introduced in the United States and Canada beginning with the 1983 model year. It was sold in succession through 2012, and along the way, it shared some platform elements with the Ford Bronco II and the Ford Explorer sport-utility vehicles. The Mazda B-Series was a rebadged variant of this truck, whose long-lived platform went through multiple facelifts before being phased out. I encountered both a Ranger and a B2300 during my visit, both in regular-cab, two-wheel drive configurations. The Ranger came back into production in 2019 after a multi-year hiatus, but the second-generation carries special nostalgia for me since a 1994 regular-cab XL-trim pickup was the vehicle that I learned to drive a stick-shift on in the late 1990s.

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1991 Infiniti Q45

As the Japanese luxury race was just getting started, Honda launched Acura, Toyota started Lexus, and Nissan created Infiniti. The flagship full-sized Q45 sedan brought a V8, rear-wheel drive platform to the states with competitive specs and standard equipment. The first generation used a 278-horspower 4.5-liter mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Appointments were advanced for its time including Bose audio, memory seating, and automatic digital climate control, while some models came in “Touring” trim with special suspension updates like a multi-link front and rear, a stabilizer bar, a sway bar, and four-wheel steering. The Q45 that I encountered was finished in pearl white and was well-equipped, including controls for a compact disc changer in the center console.

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1999 Lexus GS300

Another Japanese luxury contender during the 1990s was the Lexus GS. This executive car first launched in 1991 on the S140 platform and was powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six. A second-generation began in 1998 was dubbed a “high-performance sedan” when it first debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. Available engines included a straight-six or a 4.0-liter V8, the latter producing 300 horsepower and accelerating the sedan to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds. So popular was this car that it was pronounced Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year in 1998 and was named to Car and Driver’s Ten Best list for 1998 through 2000. The GS from my junkyard visit was a silver metallic 3.0-liter that had already been picked apart to a large degree but still had unmistakable body lines.

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Bonus: Two Relics from the 1970s

While most vehicles in the junkyard I visited were from the 1980s through the early 2000s, I did come across a couple of standout older cars that deserve a minute in the spotlight:

1974 Cadillac Eldorado

This ragtop was ragged, but there was something incredibly neat about it. This 1974 came from the model’s ninth generation which launched in 1971 on the General Motors E-body platform. Its motor was a massive 500cid V8 that was paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

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1975 Plymouth Gran Fury

The full-size Gran Fury came in a number of designs including the two-door hardtop I spotted. It was a model continuation of the Plymouth Satellite and had V8 motors ranging in size from 360cid to 440cid, each mated to a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission.

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Do any of these cars evoke memories for you? Let us know in the comment section!

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350.

This Shelby GT350 is finished in white complemented by blue accent striping. The exterior features Shelby badging, NACA-style hood intake vents, a chin spoiler, fog lamps, and rectangular exhaust outlets at the center of the rear bumper. It rides on a set of aluminum 15-inch wheels with polished lips and Cooper Cobra Radial G/T raised-white-letter tires.

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“The cabin is upholstered with black vinyl high-back bucket seats with red accents, matched to the door panels, center console, dual-cockpit padded dash, and carpeting,” the listing states. “The cabin is trimmed in woodgrain veneer, and additional amenities include red floor mats, a push-button radio, a heater, a Shelby-branded wood-rimmed steering wheel, a clock, and a vinyl-lined trunk.”

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Under the hood is a 351ci Windsor V8 engine that was last serviced in early 2021. The engine is paired with a console-shifted three-speed automatic transmission.

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The sale includes a clear Washington title. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads just under 42K miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown.

This 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350’s auction ends on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 12:20 p.m. (MST)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

For over four decades, the Supra has been heralded as a favorite sports car of many enthusiasts. The name itself was derived from a Latin phrase that means “above” or “beyond.”

The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1986 Toyota Supra listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Dublin, Georgia. (Click the link to view the listing)

This second-generation Supra underwent recent reconditioning both mechanically and cosmetically under the seller’s ownership. “Repainted in November 2021 along with refinishing black trim components,” the listing states. This car has a “P-Type” classification, for performance, while another Supra variant was produced as an “L-Type,” catering more to luxury. Adding to the curb appeal is a set of newly refinished 14-inch aluminum wheels on a set of BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires.

The Supra name has been around since 1979 when it was first introduced as a sub-model of the liftback Celica. While some architecture of the traditional Celica was shared, the Supra version had longer front fenders and a distinct inline-six powertrain as opposed to the Celica’s inline-four.

This generation of Supra became known under the A60 chassis code and first debuted in mid-1981 as the Celica Supra model. Over the years that followed, the car saw some design and engineering updates such as added equipment and increases in power. For 1984, the front turn signals were changed to wraparound units, the taillights were changed, and paint schemes were modified.

Toyota’s original intent was to have 1985 be the final model year for this generation, but production nuances with available of the next-generation A70 model caused a shift in strategy and Toyota ended up continuing to sell 1986-branded Celica Supras for the first six months of that year. This car is one of those vehicles that were manufactured right at the end of the model lineup.

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Power comes from a mechanically sorted 2.8-liter inline-six and is transferred rearward through a four-speed automatic transmission. “Work recently completed includes replacement of the valve cover gaskets, battery replacement, hood insulation pad, and struts,” the listing reads. The seller notes that the fuel door release doesn’t work and the defrost vents are cracked, but replacements are in hand.

With all the recent work being done to this car both inside and out, there’s nothing left to do but drive it and enjoy. The seller is asking $21,000 for this Supra, which comes with its original owner’s manual, two keys, and an awesome looking period-correct stereo with an equalizer.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Wandering through the wreckage at the local “pick-and-pull” junkyard is always a humbling experience. Every vehicle being torn apart for parts has some sort of story to tell. My thoughts always turn to each vehicle’s original owner – someone who took great pride in purchasing it new. I wonder what those people would have to say about their former pride and joy if they were walking alongside me and could share its story.

This early-Sunday-morning junkyard stroll provided treasure trove of conversation pieces – forgotten cars, trucks, minivans, and sport utility vehicles that have been retired from duty and relegated to donate their remaining usable parts to other vehicles. I came away from the experience with a few favorite vehicles. And it was worth the $2 entry fee for the sake of entertainment and nostalgia.

Here are five vehicles that caught my eye from my scavenger hunt, all of which happen to be from the 1990s, which is my favorite era of (now-classic) automobiles.

1998 BMW 740iL

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The E38 BMW has been a long-time favorite of mine. This generation of BMW’s flagship executive sedan debuted in 1995 and was produced until 2001 in a variety of configurations including a 5.4-liter V12 model. The “L” in the name of this 7-Series means it came with the available long wheelbase for added cabin space particularly for rear occupants. Technology for the E38 was advanced for it time, and it was the first European car to offer satellite navigation as well as curtain airbags. It was also the last 7-Series to be available with a manual transmission. The focus car for my junkyard trip appeared relatively well kept and retained its mesh-style wheels and chrome center caps. This car sold for $65,020 when it was new – a sum which inflates to a staggering $118,875 today.

1995 Chevrolet Beretta

The Beretta was a front-wheel drive two-door compact coupe that was first sold in 1987 on the General Motors L-body platform. It lived on through 1996 in a variety of versions including a special Indianapolis 500 pace car with unique body work and graphics as well as an available Getrag five-speed manual transmission. A four-door sibling, the Corsica, was offered concurrently. Power for the Beretta was shared with the Chevrolet Cavalier, starting with a 2.2-liter inline-four paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. At the high end of the Beretta performance spectrum was a 3100-series (3.1-liter) “L82” V6 capable of output of 160 horsepower. This coupe evokes nostalgia for me since my grandmother had a 1989 black model when I was younger.

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1995 Ford Taurus Sedan & Station Wagon

The Taurus had a revolutionary impact on the midsize sedan marketplace when it launched in 1986. It incorporated influential aerodynamic styling and refined driving mannerisms. It started on the Ford DN5 platform and evolved through six different generations, marketed concurrently as the Mercury Sable. A high-performance variant called the Taurus SHO (“Super High Output”) came out in 1989 with a 3.0-liter V6 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. But this time of year, the famous Taurus at the forefront everyone’s mind is the station wagon version: The classic 1989 film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation prominently featured a wood-paneled Taurus wagon as the cargo carrier of choice for the Griswold family’s massive Christmas tree.

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Grand Cherokee was a popular midsize five-door sport utility vehicle that debuted in 1993 on what was known as the ZJ platform. Development had begun much earlier, when Jeep was owned by American Motors Corporation (AMC) prior to the 1987 Chrysler acquisition. The Grand Cherokee came in three available trim levels (base, Laredo, and Limited). Its initial drivetrain was a 4.0-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual, and available rear-wheel drive or “Quadra Trac” four-wheel drive. Performance enhancements came a few years later when a 245-horsepower variant was offered with a 5.9-liter Magnum V8 that was pulled from the Dodge Ram pickup truck. It also offered amenities normally seen on luxury cars like woodgrain interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, and heated seats. My junkyard sighting was a 1998 which exhibited revised styling from a 1996 refresh with a larger grille, different body cladding, and new wheel options.

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1999 Isuzu Trooper & Acura SLX

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The Japanese-built Trooper has been around for over 40 years, first launching in 1981 and evolving into its second generation a decade later. This full-sized sport utility vehicle came to market long before the SUV craze hit the automotive landscape in the 1990s. The platform has been one of the most widely rebadged in history, marketed by the Chevrolet, Subaru, Honda, Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden brands individually. Another particularly unique variant was the 1996 through 1999 Acura SLX, one of which I spotted on this trek. This vehicle was produced by Isuzu but sold under the Acura name several years before Acura’s own SUV, the MDX, came to market. Among the Trooper and SLX’s features were a Torque-on-Demand 4WD system, a large “safari” sunroof, a 70/30 split rear door, and power-folding sideview mirrors. The Trooper was phased out in the United States after the 2002 model year.

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I have five other feature cars to showcase in my next article on this junkyard trip. Stay tuned!

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.

This SVT Lightning Flareside truck was produced at the Ford Canada Ontario Truck Plant in June 1999 and finished in Bright Red. It features fog lights, body-color bumpers, and dual side-exit exhaust outlets on the passenger side.

It rides on a set of set of silver factory 18-inch wheels with 295/45 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR tires.

“The cabin is furnished with a pair of Medium Graphite cloth and Ebony leather seats connected by a center section with a fold-down storage compartment and a cup holder,” the listing states. “The dashboard, door panels, and carpeting feature coordinating colors. Equipment includes power mirrors, locks, and windows; a power-adjustable driver’s seat; a tilt steering column; cruise control; air conditioning; dual pop-out cup holders; and an AM/FM/cassette radio connected to a six-disc CD changer mounted in one of the two storage compartments behind the seats.”

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Under the hood is a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine that produced a factory-rated 360 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine was upgraded with a Volant Performance intake and an oil catch can. A column-shifted 4R100 four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip rear differential send power to the rear wheels.

This Ford F-150 SVT Lightning has a twin short- and long-arm suspension design, coil springs and shocks up front. It features staggered shocks, leaf springs, and a solid stabilizer bar at the rear. 

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The digital odometer shows 39,920 miles; the last mileage figure of 39,906 miles on the CARFAX report is dated August 2018.

The sale includes a clear title, owner’s manuals and three keys with key fob remotes. 

This 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning’s auction ends on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 12:20 p.m. (MST)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Over the last few years in the collector car market the most popular, and the biggest price increases. have been in the Porsche market; more specifically with air-cooled models such as the 911 and the 912. Many of these car prices have more than doubled in the last 2 or so years and cars that were once affordable are now starting at around $50,000.

There is an alternative and that is the Porsche 914. It is true that prices for the 914 have also skyrocketed but only on certain models. You can still but a 1.8 liter 914 for what still seems a fair price. Yes, the 1.8-liter cars are the slowest 914 cars that Porsche built, but let’s get real here. No 914 powered by its stock air-cooled 4-cylinder engine is fast, and if you do want more power getting it is as easy as buying a larger displacement engine. In many ways that misses the point, as no matter what engine a 914 is powered by, it is possibly the most fun to drive classic Porsche you can buy. They handle amazingly well, have great steering and brakes, and always feel much faster than they are. The old adage that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow may well have been used while talking about the 914 driving experience.

The Pick of the Day is one of these cars, a 1975 Porsche 914 1.8-liter car finished in Silver paint with a black with tartan inserts interior.

According to the Ft. Worth, Texas dealer offering this car, “the paint is an older respray that still shines up decently and is more than presentable. The other details such as the front and rear bumpers and the Targa roof show little evidence of UV damage or fading. In addition, all indicator lenses, stainless trim, and the original alloys all attest to the fact that someone has really cared for this Porsche.”

The interior is a great retro look with black vinyl seats with red tartan inserts. This was an option for these later edition 914 cars, and it looks great on this silver car.

Happily, this 914 is still equipped with its original Bosch L-Jetronic fuel-injection and not carbs. As a result, the car starts easily and idles smoothly. In addition, being a 1975 914 this car is equipped with the greatly improved ‘side-shifter’ 5-speed manual gearbox which makes shifting that much more smoot and easy.

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The overall stock condition of this car is what makes it attractive to me. Over the years people have tried to make the 914 faster and was often done using various cheap bolt-on parts, which is less than ideal. Nice stock 914s are hard to find, so that makes this car a nice example.

The single biggest issue with the 914 is rust. Looking at the photos in this ad show a car with remarkably clean floorpans and no hint of any rust. I also like the aftermarket rocker trim and that this car is equipped with, and the optional center console with auxiliary gauges.

The asking price for this 914 is a very fair $18,995 and offers a lot of Porsche air-cooled goodness for a fair price.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

In the annals of automotive videos, few people have carved a niche as great as Ken Block. Starting in 2010, Ken produced three Gymkhana 3 videos with his Ford Fiesta, which brought him world-wide fame beyond his Subaru exploits on “Top Gear.” Ken’s prowess became a “thing” on social media, a trademark of sorts and a demonstration of what could be done with driver skill and monster horsepower.

But for those of you not in-the-know, Ken has been a professional rally driver since 2005 and is currently a member/co-owner of the Hoonigan Racing Division. While not one of the official Hoonigan competition cars, this 1965 Mustang “Hoonicorn” V2 was on display at SEMA 2022 showing off the updates to its 845-horsepower Roush Yates 410ci, such as a pair of Garrett GTX3584RS turbochargers and a nifty Borla Exhaust system. Power output is now an astounding 1400 horses and 1,250 lb-ft of torque, which is directed through a Sadev SC90-24 6-speed rally transmission.

Discover more of Hoonicorn V2’s charms as AutoHunter Cinema host Jalopy Jeff gives you the skinny on this off-the-hook pony car.

The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (“MCACN” to those in-the-know) just wrapped up its annual event in Chicago, and the folks who put it on killed it once again … what? You don’t know about this event and the inherent goodness of efforts involved? Read on!

MCACN was one of those events that you could have caught in magazines the same way I did. I told myself, “This looks cool — I’m gonna go next year.” And then, once you go through the doors and see that neon sign and the cars on the floor, you soil yourself. It’s simply flabbergasting the number of cars that wow you, and then you think, “How are they going to top it next year?” And then when you visit the next year, you are overcome with the same feeling of wonderment and glee because the folks that work behind the scenes have put on another show that rates an 11 on a scale of 1-10 (a la “Spinal Tap”). It’s simply unbelievable, time and time again, a spectacular one-two punch along with Thanksgiving.

If you caught the ClassicCars.com Journal preview of MCACN, you can see what was planned. In the ensuing days, we will publish a serial of the different displays but, for now, consider this an introduction that shows the variety of cars that were in attendance, such as this 1967 Pontiac GTO that was one of the giveaway vehicles in a Thom McAn contest.

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This 1960 Corvette is known as the Cunningham Corvette. Briggs Cunningham wanted to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in an American car with American drivers, so be brought a team of three Corvettes to do just that. All three featured the same options, all curated by Zora Arkus-Duntov, Chevrolet engineer and Corvette godfather. The #3 car was driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman, and it crossed the finish line first in its class and eighth overall. This marked the first time a Corvette achieved that distinction.

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Believe it or not, when you ordered the Stage 1 engine for the 1970 Buick GS 455, the standard transmission was a three-speed manual. Sixteen hardtops and two convertibles were built in this configuration, and two of them were at MCACN.

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You think that’s nifty? Then check out this 1966 Pontiac GTO, which was originally built in its standard configuration — that means it’s a three-on-the-tree. Betcha never seen one of those!

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Here are two 1970 Mustang SportsRoofs, Fordspeak for “fastback.” Notice neither are Mach Is. Both were built with the R-code 428 Cobra Jet with ram air, so here you have two of 496 built. Both also have the Drag Pack, so 170 of the 496 were like these.

Garner Customs & Restorations had a display showing their wares, including this 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W30 convertible that was originally painted in Chrysler’s Plum Crazy. Special-order colors are rare, but when it’s another brand’s, it’s a new twist. Dig the 1970 Rallye 350 too.

In a similar vein is this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner — it was produced in a special-order color. Often known as Corporate Blue, it’s fondly referred to as “Petty Blue.” A handful of these have been found over the years, but they all have been special-order vehicles.

Remember that Superbird that was tossed around by Hurricane Ian in Florida? Well, it was at MCACN. Seems a collector bought it and its Daytona sister, then the new owner called Magnum Auto Restoration to see if they could bring the bird up to spec. As luck would have it, an associate had just dropped off a vehicle and had an empty trailer, so the Superbird was taken to its new home in one fell swoop.

Here are two 1971 Hemi Dodges: Challenger R/T and Charger R/T. That year, the Challenger received a mild facelift with new striping, while the Charger was all-new. Mopar expert Scott Smith told me this Charger is one of the best originals he has ever seen. Note the rubber bumpers, a rare option that was only available in a limited number of colors.

“Supercars” is the name often referred to dealer-prepped vehicles. The 1969 Camaro on the left is a Dick Harrell Camaro, which doesn’t have as high visibility as, say, a Yenko, but Dick Harrell was helping Yenko and others so he could be seen as the Big Kahuna of Supercars. Next to it is a 1969 Yenko Nova, one of 37 built.

This 1969 Chevrolet Malibu doesn’t look special compared to a lot of other cars at MCACN, but it features a 300-horsepower 350 backed by a four-speed manual, making it a nice performance car incognito. Note the silver trim, which was a part of the Malibu series.

Mike Mancini’s American Muscle Car Restoration always has a lift in their display to tout its talents, especially when being judged (an option for MCACN participants). Here he and his team had a 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 four-speed convertible, 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack, but don’t think they just do Mopars — several years ago, they featured an award-winning Olds 4-4-2 W30.

The holy grail among muscle cars are Hemi E-body convertibles. This 1970 Hemi’Cuda convertible hasn’t been seen in years, but a new owner dusted it up and brought it to MCACN. Note that it’s a triple black car with great options like Elastomeric front bumper.

Speaking of black Hemi’Cudas, there was one in Ryan Brutt’s Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display. You can count on complete coverage of all these rough diamonds in a future story.

Even Auto World was on hand to help enthusiasts feed another part of their hobby.

These are but a selection of cars at MCACN. Stay tuned for features on each of the displays but, for now, check out a few more vehicles in the below gallery.

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The Porsche 912 is being revived and upgraded by a new automotive company from Budapest. That was an odd sentence to write, but KAMM Manufaktur is taking original Porsche 912s and giving them the restomod treatment, and the results are legit. KAMM’s 912c maintains the lines and grace of the 912 but modernizes most aspects of the car. Founded by Miklós Kázmér, KAMM focuses solely on the 912, with the first details of the 912c released on September 8th of this year.

“I have worked on my vision of the perfect 912 for many years, creating a world-class team of engineers and experts to help make my dream a reality,” says Kázmér.

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Porsche developed the 912 as an entry-level version to the 911 and produced it from 1965 to 1969. The 912 was lighter than its 911 sibling, 2,127 lbs. vs. 2,376 lbs., and with KAMM’s 912c, that weight is reduced to 1,653 lbs. with a steady diet of new components including carbon fiber.

“Steel is replaced with carbon, seamlessly blended without trace, ensuring flawless fit and finish,” per the company’s website. “KAMM engineers enhance the chassis, brakes suspension, wheels and tyres and replace all original elements with brand new, factory parts including lights, fixings and rubbers.”

The 912 was originally powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine that produced 90 hp at 5,800 rpm. For the 912c, KAMM partnered with JPS to develop a 2.0-liter flat-four JPS air-cooled 616 engine that produces a factory-rated 170 hp.

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Now the bad news: the 912c is priced at $384,000, though you can provide a 912 donor if you’re so inclined. Full production starts in 2023, and the first 912c sold is now in production for 2023 delivery in the United States.

Specifications:

Body:

• Carbon fibre
• Fully restored and reinforced
• Lexan windows
• Total weight: 750 kg

Suspension:

• KAMM Front custom coilovers
• Rear adjustable arms
• Adjustable front and rear sway bars
• Adjustable front and rear dampers

Interior:

• KAMM carbon fiber seats
• Electric Air-Conditioning
• Lightweight carpeting
• Carbon fibre interior trim
• Tilton pedalbox

Engine:

• 912 2.0 litre, JPS Aircooled 616 engine
• 170 HP
• Fast road tune
• High-compression 10.5
• Rev limit 7200RPM
• KAMM carbon Carrera cooling
• Weber 44IDF carburetor
• 123ignition
• KAMM stainless steel exhaust system

Gearbox:

• 901/2 5-speed (dogleg)
• ZF LSD Differential  
• Porsche aluminium, hydraulic, racing clutch
• KAMM gearshift lever, linkage

Brakes:

• Front – Porsche 964
• Rear – Brembo aluminum
• Ventilated front and rear discs
• Hydraulic handbrake

Wheels:

• Centre-lock 3-piece wheels
• Yokohama AD08RS tyres

Rumors of a new “Bullitt” movie in the works are picking up steam with a report claiming Bradley Cooper has been picked for the titular role of Frank Bullitt.

Citing anonymous sources, Deadline reported last week that Cooper has signed a deal to play the role made famous by Steve McQueen in the original 1968 movie. Cooper was picked by Steven Spielberg, mooted as the movie’s producer.

Cooper is famous for the “Hangover” series of comedies, as well as 2018’s “A Star Is Born,” a movie that he produced, wrote, directed, and also starred in alongside Lady Gaga. He will reportedly also serve as a producer of the new “Bullitt” movie. Deadline said Cooper and Spielberg talked about the project for years.

The movie isn’t expected to be a remake but a new story based on the character of Frank Bullitt, a tough San Francisco cop who in the original chased a mob kingpin that killed a key witness. Josh Singer, who previously worked with Spielberg on 2017’s “The Post,” was previously reported to be penning the script.

There’s no word on whether the movie will have a new dramatic car chase like the original through the streets of San Francisco between a bad guy in a Dodge Charger R/T and McQueen in a Ford Mustang GT painted the now famous Highland Green. That original car was sold in 2020 for $3.4 million at auction.

Spielberg definitely knows how to film a tense chase. His first major movie, 1971’s “Duel,” was basically one giant chase, and hopefully he can recreate some of the tension of that movie for a chase in the new “Bullitt” movie.

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