We featured September’s Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race last month. Perhaps the pictures gave you an idea of the visuals, but they hardly provided information on the nitty-gritty, such as how the cars were equipped and their elapsed times. A total of 117 muscle cars qualified and raced (an additional nine dropped out due to mechanical issues), and now you can see how they all ran.

It is possible you have seen Ian Ashton’s videos on Facebook, but they lack context, so let’s establish some: You could be watching qualifying runs or the official race. None of the videos should be a cause célèbre for any allegiant brand-booster for several possible reasons. To wit:

• Yes, everybody knows that you, random dude, can drive faster than any driver in the videos.
• Not every run is a particular vehicle’s peak run.
• Any two cars can race each other in qualifying, so there’s no sense in celebrating a win for your tribe.
• Race pairings are based on qualifying ETs, so why celebrate your favorite brand’s win when there’s likely a Brand X that’s running faster?

These are the absurdities that come with social media, which misses the point of the whole event: it’s all about having fun, meeting fellow enthusiasts, and competing against yourself. Hopefully, these race results show what different combinations are capable of based on a specific set of rules. For those who choose to maximize their vehicles, you may note that they often run faster than similar modified vehicles — therein is the beauty of the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race.

If your interest is piqued and you want to bring your car to the 2027 event (or just attend as a spectator), be sure to pencil in the dates of September 10-11. For more information, visit the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race website.

There are thousands of cars on ClassicCars.com, but some of them are on a completely different level of rarity and importance. Although you may have to dig deep to find these significant vehicles with amazing history, the search is well worth the time. A perfect example of this kind of car is our Pick of the Day: a Mille Miglia-raced 1929 OM 665 Superba in Milano, Italy, listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a U.S.-based broker.

The car manufacturer OM (Officine Meccaniche) was founded in February 1899, but it didn’t move into car production until it took over the Brixia-Züst company’s Brescia factory in 1917. The first OM-badged car was introduced in 1918. Competition was always important to OM; as early as 1920, one of its cars won the Coppa del Garda. The company would go on to enjoy success through the 1920s, which included finishing fourth and fifth overall at Le Mans in 1925 and 1926, respectively. At the end of the inaugural Mille Miglia race in 1927, OM cars finished first, second, and third. 

In 1925, OM released a higher-performance six-cylinder model called the 665. The broker describes this particular 665 as having bodywork designed by Mario Casaro and crafted by Carrozzeria Moderna. The International OM Register recognizes it as one of the very few cars that is still original in every detail, including its exterior paint and interior materials, although the leather upholstery and convertible top have been replaced.

Since its rediscovery in 2016, the car has started eight Mille Miglias (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026), along with two Gran Premio Nuvolari and two Giro di Sicilia races. Due to their history, OM cars also enjoy an early starting position at the Mille Miglia, which adds to the appeal of the event’s centenary next year.

The documentation for this OM 665 is extensive, consisting of rediscovery photographs; original period paperwork such as its Trieste and Free Territory registration booklet; restoration records; North Cape press coverage; sworn appraisal by a court-appointed expert; CSAI (Commissione Sportiva Automobilistica Italiana), ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano), and FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens) passports; current CRS (Certificato di Rilevanza Storica); and its Registro 1000 Miglia listing. If you want a car that will give you a great chance of getting into the Mille Miglia, Pebble Beach, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood, Hampton Court, Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and likely even Villa d’Este, this OM is will not only do that, but it is also extremely likely to win you quite a few awards wherever you show it. It is the classic car equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, one that will be welcome and celebrated at any event you can think of.

This stunning and historic 1929 OM 665 is being offered for what I would call a very reasonable price of $1.4 million. If you consider where this collector car can take you, that price seems more than reasonable. There are very few other cars that can provide entry into the best events in the world and all of them are likely to cost quite a few million dollars more. This is a true connoisseur’s car and the kind of vehicle that will always impress those who understand it. As they say, if you know, you know. Personally, I would love to own it because it is an example of a perfect one-car collection.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

Barrett-Jackson will offer stunning, museum-quality pieces of authentic automobilia during the premier Digital Select Auction, Nov. 5-12 on Barrett-Jackson.com. Vintage porcelain neon signs, gas pumps and soda machines are among the automotive memorabilia offered, including an impressive 1967 Gulf Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #60), a striking late 1950s-early 1960s Texaco Oil Porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #49) and a 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump (Lot #42).

“The Digital Select Auction presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire stunning, museum-quality pieces of authentic automobilia,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Among the standout offerings are a spectacular 1967 Gulf Oil neon sign that sequentially lights, an impressive late 1950s to 1960s Texaco Oil animated neon sign and a beautifully restored 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump. These remarkable pieces are more than collectibles — they’re tangible pieces of American automotive history, each with its own story to tell.”

The Digital Select Auction will offer service station and beverage signs that are highly coveted among curators of vintage automobilia, including:

• 1967 Gulf Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #60) ‒ Some professional restoration featuring sequential neon lights that spell “Gulf,” then flash on/off.
• Late 1950s-early ’60s Texaco Oil porcelain with animated neon sign (Lot #49) ‒ Each letter sequentially lights to spell out the word “Texaco” and then flashes on/off. The face has been professionally restored to near perfection.
• 1956 Skelly Oil porcelain with neon sign (Lot #50) ‒ Professionally restored and highly prized piece from the Midwest, this sign flashes “Skelly” on and off.
• Late 1960s 7UP tin sign with animated neon (Lot #40) ‒ Features Peter Max-style artwork and colors and is offered from a long-time Midwest bottlers collection.
• Late 1950s-early ’60s Hamm’s Beer Scene-O-Rama animated sign (Lot #16) ‒ Professionally restored to day-one condition and featuring scrolling North Woods scenery.
• Vintage Sunoco Oil light-up sign (Lot #43) ‒ Iconic Sunoco sign with arrow logo; was recently upgraded to LED lighting.

Vintage gas pumps offered at the Digital Select Auction are highlighted by the stunning 1936 Sunoco Oil Tokheim Model 36B gas pump (Lot #42). The stylish pump offers period art-deco design notable in the chrome accents and empire style line. It received show car-quality restoration with an automotive-grade two-tone paint finish. A late 1940s Texaco Fire Chief Bennett Model No. 541 gas pump (Lot #51) also features two-tone automotive grade paint finish featuring a superior restoration. A 1940s Texaco Oil Wayne Model No. 80 gas pump (Lot #32) is a restored, uncommon pump that features porcelain pump plates and original porcelain interior gauge faces.

Distinctive vintage soda machine collectibles include an impressive 1950s Coca-Cola Vendo Model 81 10-cent soda machine (Lot #39). The most iconic soda machine of the period, it has been rebuilt by the best restorer in the country and completely refurbished inside and out to day-one condition. A beautiful 1950s Coca-Cola soda bar (Lot #59) was made from an original Ideal Slider Coca-Cola soda machine and features a new, period-looking soda bar top, two chrome stools and diner accessories.

Also featured is a professionally restored 1950s Eco Air Meter Tireflator on a stand (Lot #57) that dispenses both air and water.

The online auction will take place from Nov. 5-12, featuring live closing commentary with Craig Jackson, April Rose and Rick DeBruhl on Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. MST (12:30 p.m. EST). Enthusiasts interested in watching the auction on Barrett-Jackson.com can log in or register for an account at Barrett-Jackson.com/signup. To register to bid, consign a premium vehicle or learn more about the platform, please visit Barrett-Jackson.com.

This article was originally published on Barrett-Jackson.com.

To say that Ford’s Fox platform had served its useful life by model year 1993 would be an understatement. The company’s “one-size-fits-all” platform was first used in 1979 and underpinned over a dozen different models over its lifespan, some of which included Fairmont, Thunderbird, Granada, and even several Lincolns.

I came across a very clean Fox Body Mustang at an Arizona-based show recently. The third-generation Mustang (1979-93) was designed by Jack Telnack, who later served as Ford’s Vice President of Design. Telnack’s team was also known for its work on the 1986 Taurus — a car that indisputably put Ford on a path toward success with its aerodynamic design. The Fox Body Mustang was available in coupe/notchback, hatchback, and convertible body styles.

An ad for the Mustang GT said, “225 horses are bound to kick something. Gas pressurized struts up front. Quadra-Shock system in the rear. And four patches of extra fat rubber on the pavement. Mustang GT. Grab onto the five-speed and make your move.”

A decal on the Mustang was for the Instagram handle CarZmedics, a paint correction and detailing business with locations in Phoenix and Cincinnati. No wonder the exterior looked so flawless. Exterior features included a cowl-induction hood, black window trim, color-keyed side mirrors and moldings, smoked headlights and taillights, and dual exhaust outlets.

The interior featured charcoal cloth upholstery, bucket seats with power lumbar support, center console, power windows, air conditioning, and a Sony touchscreen head unit. The brochure for 1993 outlines standard features including dual visor mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel for GT and LX 5.0 models, tinted glass, and variable windshield wipers.

Standard on GT models and optional for the LX was a 5.0-liter High Output V-8 that was down 20 horsepower for 205 horses and 275 lb-ft of torque (a Cobra variant with 235 horsepower was available). A five-speed manual transmission sent power to the rear wheels.

The final third-generation Fox Body Mustang rolled off the assembly line on August 26, 1993. Today, they continue to be known for being lightweight, nimble pony cars with huge aftermarket support. Accordingly, prices for well-maintained or low-mileage examples have been on the rise.

No doubt, whoever owns this example is well aware of its value. And now they’re making me feel like I need to contact a professional detailer because my car’s paint has never looked so shiny.

If you’re like me, you get excited when you stumble upon a cool car on the street. I’ve been this way for decades, and I know I’m not the only one because I was the recipient of such behavior while I was the owner of an Olds 4-4-2. When I was a resident of Los Angeles, sightings (especially in driveways) were my jam, but despite the good weather and being a good car town, Phoenix isn’t afforded this cultural opportunity. Additionally, Lamborghini sightings often seem to be a daily occurrence to the point where I don’t blink.

So, when I was between two office locations, I approached a stop sign and was faced with a vision much like what you see as our lead image above. “Is it a GTO? Or a LeMans with the T41 nose?” I asked myself. Getting closer, I was able to discern the “GTO” script in the grille. “Is it real or a clone?” I asked that question because it’s not unusual for folks to create phantom clones of 1972 GTO convertibles, cars that Pontiac never offered. When I reached the stop sign, I could see the grille was not inset, which meant it was a ’71 GTO. “Wow, one of 661 built!” I thought.

And then the car turned. “Wouldn’t ya know it, it’s one of the 17 Judge convertibles built in 1971!”

How did I know that this was one of the 17 and not a Judge convertible clone? Two explanations:

1. All 17 are known, including the colors – you can see the list here. Only one was built in Castilian Bronze.
2. I was already aware that this vehicle was in the Phoenix area.

At the Barrett-Jackson 2016 Scottsdale Auction, this exact car sold for $192,500.

Sure, knowing this Goat was local somewhat reduced my excitement, but randomly seeing any cool classic on the street still does it for me.

Do you see a lot of off-road trucks and SUVs around you when you’re in traffic? There’s a good chance that you just nodded your head because Jeep Wranglers and Ford F-150 Raptors are common sights these days. You can expect to see even more adventure vehicles if you go to the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas Nov. 3-6, including Nissan‘s highly modified Frontier, Pathfinder, and Armada concepts.

As Nissan puts it, the one-offs are “designed to signpost the ways future Nissan vehicles will deliver even more of the rugged style and performance customers desire” and “intended to inspire today’s passionate owners to accessorize their own vehicles for outdoor adventure.”

Nissan is always thinking of ways to take the Frontier midsize truck further. At SEMA last year, Nissan showcased the Frontier Rapid Runner, equipped with a two-inch body lift, Yokohama Geolandar X-MT tires, Nismo Gear solar panels, and a Nismo Off Road roof rack for white-water rafting. The Frontier Pro-4X R by Roush, also introduced in 2025, combines subtle visual changes with a Roush Performance x Öhlins two-inch suspension lift, Roush Red front upper control arms, and Roush Performance x Öhlins 2.0 off-road shocks with remote reservoirs. Back in May of this year, the Nissan Frontier Ultimate Build debuted at Overland Expo West complete with Nismo rock sliders, heavy-duty winch, auxiliary lighting, and a bed-mounted pop-up camper.

Nissan’s Frontier build for the 2026 SEMA Show is called the Ronin concept. Named after the Japanese word for masterless warrior, the Ronin was customized for high-speed off-roading (like the Ford Ranger Raptor). As you’d expect, it comes equipped with suspension upgrades, which come courtesy of the defunct Titan full-size truck, that lift the Ronin more than four inches and expand the track width by an entire foot. Of course, there are wheel and tire upgrades as well: prototype 17-inch Nismo Ascend beadlock wheels wrapped in 35-inch Yokohama Geolandar X-AT rubber.

But the most interesting change to the Ronin is the pair of turbos attached to the 3.8-liter V-6. Nissan doesn’t state how much power they add, but expect total output to be well north of the regular Frontier’s 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque.

The Pathfinder started out 40 years ago as a body-on-frame SUV, but it’s been a unibody vehicle for more than a decade. Although the Pathfinder XE-V6 concept doesn’t change that, it does honor the original with retro “XE-V6” badging and pays homage to the 1980s Patrol SUVs with its black, charcoal, and silver stripes.

A four-inch suspension lift kit, Yokohama Geolandar off-road tires on 18-inch prototype Nismo wheels, custom high-clearance bumpers, and a roof rack enable the XE-V6 concept to find paths that are far away from mall parking lots.

When Nissan unveiled the third-generation Armada full-size SUV in September 2024, one thing in particular stood out: For the first time ever, it would be available in the outdoorsy Pro-4X trim, which added all-terrain tires, better approach angle, underbody skid plates, and an electronic locking differential.

As interesting as the Armada Pro-4X is, it’s not nearly as head-turning as the Armada Jungle Patrol concept. During the “extensive, expedition-style transformation,” Nissan chopped off the roof, installed a tubular roll cage, and swapped out the rear seats for two rows of inward-facing benches.

A long-travel suspension setup, 37-inch Yokohama Geolandar tires, and Nismo Off Road lights allow the entire safari party inside to see more of the great outdoors.

All of Nissan’s 2026 SEMA Show concepts are cool in their own ways, but I have to give the edge to the Armada Jungle Patrol Concept because it’s just so over the top (even though it doesn’t have one), which is how a SEMA build should be. Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the Comments section.

Despite being under one umbrella, Daimler-Benz and Chrysler just could not figure out how to work together. DaimlerChrysler CEO Jürgen E. Schrempp considered the merger a “marriage of equals” even though its existence was plagued with contentious investor and stakeholder relations. One of the good things that came out of that merger was our Pick of The Day, this 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 coupe is currently listed for sale with on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Canton, Ohio.

The Crossfire was unveiled at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle’s sculpted fastback appearance excited stakeholders about what the recent transatlantic merger could bring to the marketplace. “You could just see the pure emotion in show-goers’ reaction to the Chrysler Crossfire,” said Wolfgang Bernhard, then Chrysler Group’s chief operating officer. “Their eyes lit up with enthusiasm. They didn’t ask if we were going to build it, they practically demanded that we build it.” And build it they did.

The same lines that made Auto Show attendees stand in awe in 2001 are still present in this 2005 model. Its Graphite Metallic paint helps showcase Chrysler’s low-slung design that stretches from its long hood to the wide rear end that holds the trim-specific fixed rear spoiler. Other exterior features include a front fascia air dam, factory SRT6 wheels wrapped in staggered-width radial tires, and dual power-adjustable side mirrors.

In the cockpit of this Teutonic-American sports car sit two black leather-bolstered bucket seats flanking a center console holding an automatic shifter, window and climate controls, and factory stereo. In front of the driver is the special SRT6 instrument cluster that shows 200 mph and a 7,000-rpm redline. Whoever is behind the wheel can also take advantage of the cruise control and air conditioning for long-distance drives.

Under the hood is a supercharged Mercedes-Benz AMG M112 3.2-liter V-6 rated a 330 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick technology.

This SRT6 boasted the same performance suspension, braking, and drivetrain components that were found on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG. This makes sense when you consider the fact that Crossfire was built utilizing the SLK’s platform.

If you buy this 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 coupe, you will have one of 2,571 built at a cost of $15,995 — not a bad deal for a rare car that should be fun to drive.

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Having a Ferrari parked in your driveway is a quick way of telling people you’ve “made it.” But what about those people who want to remind their dinner party guests they’re a Ferrarista during the mansion tour? Ferrari has the answer: hoods and engine covers sketched on by its design director Flavio Manzoni.

There’s a wide range of Ferrari collectibles: everything from scale models to components, from F1 cars to Montblanc pens and beyond. The new Sketch Body series consists of Manzoni’s original sketches on the hoods or engine covers of five modern Ferraris. The sketches include notes, airflow directions, and measurements that highlight certain key functions and areas.

The hood for the Ferrari 812 Competizione’s front-mounted 6.5-liter V-12 is divided by a carbon fiber blade that accentuates the hood’s aerodynamics.

The 12Cilindri’s “cofango,” which integrates the hood and front fenders into one massive piece, is equipped with black vents; curved and diagonal lines draw the eye toward the fender peaks.

Part of the Icona series, the Daytona SP3 also has a cofango, but this one combines the rear fenders and the cover for the mid-mounted 828-horsepower V-12. According to Ferrari, the Sketch Body version “accentuates the dual crests of the fenders, each of which described by a clean, single stroke hinting at the bulge of the wheel just under the skin in a visually light and dynamic form.”

Ferrari didn’t leave out its first four-door four-seater, the Purosangue. The massive piece of brushed aluminum over its V-12 is covered with black lines that highlight both its points and its curves.

Manzoni scrawled white graphics and writing on the knight visor-like cover for the F80’s engine, which features six vents to cool the 1,200-horsepower hybrid V-6 underneath.

A plain Ferrari engine cover is cool enough, but these Sketch Body models are especially neat because they combine concept and finished product in one piece that features one hell of an artist’s “signature.” I’m a fan of the Ferrari 812 Competizione’s hood, but which one is your favorite? Leave a comment below and tell us!

The SEMA Show begins today, November 3, 2026, which can only mean one thing: Ringbrothers will be unveiling several pieces of eye candy for all forms of humanoids to appreciate. At the top of the intros is a classic car that the Wisconsin-based shop has yet to handle: the Pontiac GTO.

There was a time when the 1965 GTO was the quintessential example of the model when the older set dominated the hobby, but that consensus may have been replaced by the opinions of Generation Xers and younger (my money’s on the ’70). Nonetheless, the ’65 stands as the one that exhibited the purity of the inaugural ’64 while featuring improved style in line with the contemporary vertical headlights that were a brief Pontiac trademark. Hence, it’s a car that’s ripe to receive Ringbrothers’ talents.

“’Billie’ began as a tribute to a GTO once owned by our client’s mother, who received the original car as a gift,” said Ringbrothers co-owner Mike Ring. “The owner wanted to recreate something that held real sentimental value, and during our early conversations, he suggested calling it ‘Goat.’ We came back with Billie, as in billy goat, and that moniker stuck. It’s a playful nod to the GTO’s heritage, but more, a deeply personal tribute to a car with a special place in his family’s history.”

This Poncho reflects over 5,000 hours of craftmanship, fabrication, and mechanical modernization, yet the build cannot be mistaken for anything other than a Goat, though, truth be told, it started out as a Tempest Custom convertible (so you purists can stop writing your letters). Extensive metalwork commenced by increasing the width by five inches, plus the rocker panels have been lengthened.

Extensive use of carbon fiber has been implemented: doors, front wheel tubs, lower front valence, and rear diffuser with integrated exhaust ducts, plus the hood, which features an enlarged air induction scoop plus functional, machined billet-aluminum inserts run along the sides. Other custom-made touches include the headlight buckets, taillights, and bumpers. Under the skin, you’ll find more surgery that’s been deftly handled as if the car was born that way.

Pontiac purists may wince, but the power plant is now a “corporate” Wegner Motorsports supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 putting out 650 horsepower and an equal amount of torque. Besides the three deuces and a 389, you also won’t find a Hurst-shifted four-speed; instead, a Bowler Performance 10-speed automatic handles the modern driving moves. Breathing is handled by (naturally!) a custom-built system featuring Flowmaster components. A Roadster Shop Fast Track Stage III chassis, FOX coilovers, and six-piston Brembo brakes give more dexterity than anyone could have imagined in 1965. A set of staggered 19- and 20-inch HRE G-Code wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

If you thought the interior was going to be left intact, all I can say is, “What were you thinking?” A bespoke gray and blue leather interior features a redesigned and repositioned dashboard, custom aluminum trim, Dakota Digital instrumentation, Vintage Air climate components, and even a Gentex digital rearview mirror. However, the stock radio remains intact aside from an assist from Bluetooth.

With intact proportions, Billie honors the incidental good looks that Pontiac stylists came up with as a second act for the A-body, but there’s so much more to see—almost like having to watch “Airplane!” multiple times to catch more and more gags. Billie is the perfect companion to Recoil, the 1966 Chevelle build that Ringbrothers debuted 12 years ago at SEMA.

If it’s Tuesday, you know what that means: another automotive puzzle with cars listed for sale on ClassicCars.com. This week we will be looking at another set of four vehicles with a common theme. Can you figure it out? Tell us in the Comments section below, and put the year/make/model of each. If you must, you can cheat simply by clicking on an image.

Need a hint? Click on a photo to reveal each car.

The ClassicCars.com Journal also features an automotive puzzle every Saturday. To play past car games from either day, click here.