ClassicCars.com Journal

It’s highly likely that car enthusiasts, watch nuts, and James Bond fans often run into each other at events. Many car aficionados are into timepieces because of their mechanical nature and craftsmanship. A lot of people who are into 007 are also into cars and/or watches because they’ve been so integral to the film franchise for decades (I bought my Omega Seamaster 300M because I’m such a James Bond nerd). As part of its collaboration with Aston Martin, Breitling may have come

I’m not shy about loaning out my cars, and I can confidently say that the 253,000-plus miles on my 2013 Acura ILX — even though I’m the original owner — have been logged by more than a few dozen people. After all, that car is my designated “rental” for friends and family when they need wheels. Even the Acura Division of American Honda has borrowed cars from me a few times. My 1992 NSX was featured in a photoshoot when the latest NSX Type S came out about five years ago. On that oc

When old fogeys and listeners of classic rock staples think of the best drummer in rock, who comes to mind? Ginger Baker? Neal Peart? Keith Moon? Occasionally, someone may may throw out a Jon Hiseman here or a Jim Keltner there, but perhaps the most common name-check is Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. Yeah, I enjoy Led Zeppelin, but I have evolved since high school. There are nerds who will proclaim they were the best band ever (hello? The Beatles?) or loudest (The Who set the standard), but

One of the things I love most about classic cars is how designers found clever ways to hide fuel-filler doors. When the Chevrolet Bel Air was updated for model year 1956, the fuel cap was removed from the driver-side quarter panel and cleverly hidden behind the taillight. The result? Clean, uninterrupted body lines, as seen in today’s AutoHunter Spotlight: a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop listed for sale by a dealer in Mankato, Minnesota. A magazine advertisement for the 1956 Bel

The Silver Seraph was the final Rolls-Royce model built at the old Crewe factory. It was a completely redeveloped car from the Silver Spirit and Spur that preceded it, and was a well-executed and much-needed update. As such, the model holds an interesting place in the history of Rolls-Royce. At the time it was built, the Crewe factory was owned by Volkswagen. Despite that, Rolls-Royce cars built at that location were not the property of VW but, rather, BMW. Our Pick of the Day is one of these fa

Do you know what Generation X’s superpower is? It’s not turning into their parents. There’s nothing wrong with our parents, but we are cut from a different cloth and, in adulthood, we want to strut on our own terms without their goofy Lawrence Welk sensibilities. That’s why I declare the 1982 Pontiac Firebird the coolest car ever! As a kid, it was easy to get excited about the Pontiac Firebird. A certain black and gold Trans Am was the most famous car in America because of a flick that was po

Did you know that the first Pontiac vehicle officially unveiled to the public debuted 100 years ago? The date was January 3, 1926, and the venue was the New York Auto Show. The Pontiac brand would go on to become renowned as General Motors’ youth-oriented division, delivering affordable performance, bold styling, and confident handling. One of the engineering innovations that put Pontiac at the leading edge of handling involved giving cars a wider stance. In 1959, Pontiac debuted the “Wid

Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this restored 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible powered by a big-block 427. But this isn’t just any big-block — it’s a 435-horsepower L71 427! The only transmission available was a close-ratio four-speed manual. Other features include power windows, steering, and brakes; Rally wheels; removable hardtop; aftermarket radio and speakers; and more. Painted LeMans Blue with a black soft top over a black interior, this C3 comes from the selling dealer with

It’s almost that time of year again: Monterey Car Week (MCW). August 7-16, California’s Pebble Beach/Carmel-by-the-Sea/Monterey area will be jam-packed with people ogling the meticulously restored prewar concours cars, vintage racing machines, precisely crafted Swiss watches, and multi-million-dollar exotics that are mere feet away from them. That got me, someone who largely grew up in the 1990s, thinking about how many supercars from that decade will be there. If you go to MCW, you

Ahh, the 1980s. The fashion industry was full of electric colors, chunky gold earrings, spandex leggings, and acid-washed jeans. But the automotive world was all about geometric shapes — and when it came to run-of-the-mill family cars, squares dominated. The Chevrolet Cavalier was one of the cars that defined the decade, and my family was one of many that adopted a Cavalier for day-to-day duty. Yeah, that’s my mom above. Stylin’. And she’s still stylin’ today.

While poking around a salvage yard recently, I came across a red 1991 Volkswagen Jetta GL sedan. In addition to boxy design language, it had another period-correct feature: a detachable-face, single-DIN aftermarket radio. The scene took me back about 25 years. The 1989 Honda Prelude that I drove to high school in the late 1990s had a radio with a removable faceplate. You might be surprised to know that some manufacturers still make them. Below is an example of a newer JVC head unit.

We are all privileged to be alive at this time in American history when we can witness the 250th birthday of the country that we call home, the place where we raise our families, and the land we explore in our treasured vehicles. How will you celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event? With your family and friends at en epic BBQ? By asking your parents to share family stories with you and your siblings? By telling your children or grandchildren what America means to you? Here’s another (car-r

Right now on AutoHunter, you can get this restored 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan, which is powered by a reportedly matching-numbers Turbo-Thrift 250ci inline-six mated to a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Finished in burgundy over a fawn cloth and vinyl interior, this classic Chevy is now offered by the selling dealer in St. Louis with a clear title. As part of the restoration process, the paint color was changed from the original Ermine White to the current burgundy. E

With tens of thousands of cars for sale on ClassicCars.com, we read plenty of ads. When we encounter a good story crafted to sell a vehicle, we take notice because it is a pleasure to read. That’s why the Pick of the Day is this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible. It’s listed by a seller in Watertown, Connecticut. Ford softened the hard edges of the 1965-66 full-size series and created a more contemporary vehicle for the car-buying public, though it was the same basic car. Trim levels cont

Super Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Columbus Auction lived up to its name. The list of top 10 vehicles was filled with head-turning exotic cars and several high-performance Fords that sold for more than $8.6 million. Plus, a customized Chevrolet Silverado generated $150,000 for a charity that benefits veterans. In the #1 spot with a sale price of more than $2.69 million was a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche’s halo hypercar of the time that’s also a hybrid, which combi

Every classic car has stories to tell. I recently came across a 1966 Chevrolet Impala four-door sedan that, while wearing plenty of patina, still looked complete and well-kept for being 60 years old. The deeper I dug, the more I learned about its history. The fourth-generation Impala (produced for model years 1965-70) was an iconic, full-sized symbol of American pride. The full redesign in 1965 had brought extensive changes, so for 1966, the Impala was largely a carry-over with the except

Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T tribute. The Challenger was brand-new for 1970, and the R/T was the performance version. As this Challenger has received a 440 transplant, it has become an R/T tribute complete with “Bumblebee” stripe and R/T badges. Backing the 440 four-barrel is a 727 TorqueFlite automatic. Other features include dual chrome side mirrors, rear spoiler, Bluetooth-compatible JVC stereo with CD player, Wilwood power front disc brakes, and m

Pop quiz: What’s one thing that makes 1950s Chevrolet trucks even more attractive? Well, that’s kind of a trick question. The answer is two-tone paint. Our Pick of the Day is proof. You can find this 1959 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside pickup listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Santa Rosa, Florida. As I mentioned in a recent Pick of the Day, Chevrolet renamed its “Task Force” line of trucks and equipped them with quad round headlights for 1958. The light-duty

I have no idea if I’m the only one who noticed, but Forward Look Chryslers and DeSotos shared the same body. The reason why I don’t know is because most of my friends are not into cars, and most of my car friends are into muscle cars. At the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Columbus Auction, I have the opportunity to bring you a comparison between a 1959 Chrysler 300-E and DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman. The lead image is the 1959 Chrysler 300-E, while the above is a DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman (the brand&#82

American vehicles continued to hold court in Ohio for Day 2 of the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Columbus Auction. Like Day 1, Friday’s Top 10 consisted of vehicles that originated in Detroit. In addition, all 10 cars from Day 2 were from classic American bread-and-butter brands, meaning Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth were the only brands to be found. But with over 200 cars crossing the block, there still was a good chance your favorite Brand X — American or otherwise —  received love fr