Welcome to our mid-week roundup. Since last Wednesday, the Motorious team has covered everything from seven-figure Monterey auction stars to budget-friendly survivors, JDM blue-chips, and a fresh batch of buyer's guides. Here's a quick look at everything we've published over the past few days, with links so you can dive into any story.
Tuesday, June 16
Works-Driven 1954 Maserati A6GCS Eyes a $2.9 Million Result at Monterey
A genuine works car driven by Luigi Musso heads to Broad Arrow's Monterey sale with a $2.4M–$2.9M estimate.
Highly Original 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole Is the Targa-Top V8 the Market Still Loves
A clean, original manual 308 GTS QV with ~28,000 miles is up for grabs in Atlanta — we check it against Hagerty values.
Matching-Numbers 1968 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Is a Six-Figure Bargain
A registry-documented, concours-winning 400 GT 2+2 is bidding at $150,000 on Sotheby's Motorsport.
This Upgraded 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Packs a 455 Big-Block and Heads to Mecum
A modified 455 big-block, Turbo 400, and 4.10 gears send this Cutlass to Mecum this summer.
Monday, June 15
Rarest Skyline of All: This 1996 Nissan NISMO 400R Could Bring $950,000 at Auction
One of just 44 built heads to Broad Arrow's Quail Auction with an $800K–$950K estimate.
Rare 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Convertible Crosses the Block at No Reserve
One of 493 built for 1997, this No Reserve Ram Air WS6 shows 64,959 actual miles.
Preserved 1991 Mazda Miata Shows Why NA Roadsters Are Heating Up
A one-owner, 39,399-mile NA Miata shows why clean 1990s Japanese cars keep climbing.
This Futuristic 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS Is a Sci-Fi 4x4 That Actually Made It to Production
A silver no-reserve VehiCROSS — the concept that reached production almost unchanged — is up in Texas.
This Land-Speed Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Is a Bonneville Bullet Built to Break Records
A real record-holder, with top-speed runs at both Bonneville and the Texas Mile.
Fox Body Forever: Why the 1987 Mustang GT Captures the Spirit of '80s American Muscle
A fresh 1987 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible listing frames a fast-rising corner of the hobby.
Gateway Classic Cars Brings 25 Standouts to Hagerty Marketplace
A collection spanning American muscle, post-war icons, off-road legends, and a few curiosities.
The 10 Coolest Pickup Trucks for Sale on Motorious Right Now
Our pick of the best classic and custom trucks currently listed on Motorious.
Are Analog Performance Cars Still Rising?
Manuals, naturally aspirated engines, and raw driving keep pulling collectors in.
Saturday, June 13
This Week in Collector Car Auctions: Historical Collection Comes to Market and Modern Muscle Keeps Climbing
The first full week of hot auction season: museum-grade history meets clean late-model performance.
Restomod vs. Original: Which Classic Car Build Is Right for You?
What each build really means — how they drive, what they're worth, and what they cost.
How to Read a Classic Car Auction Listing Like a Pro
Scrutinize the photos, decode the language, demand documentation, and account for fees.
Classic Car Storage 101: How to Protect Your Investment Year-Round
Climate control, layup prep, battery care, pest prevention, and choosing the right cover.
How to Buy Your First Classic Car: A Beginner's Guide
Budgeting, picking the right project, spotting rust, PPIs, and verifying paperwork.
Friday, June 12
Repainted But Real: This 1971 Plymouth Cuda Is a 79K-Mile Survivor in High-Impact In-Violet
A preserved, not restored, In-Violet Cuda with a single repaint applied back in 2014.
Built to Win the Strip: A 178-Mile 1967 Plymouth Belvedere RO23 Super Stock Hemi
One of just 55 purpose-built Super Stock lightweights, with only 178 miles.
775 Horsepower in a Pickup: This 2021 Shelby Super Snake F-150 Has Just 1,300 Miles
Number 238 of 250, single-owner, with roughly 1,300 miles.
Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth's 1-HP 'Star Wagon' Heads to Auction With No Reserve
A pint-sized piece of kustom kulture history crossing the block at no reserve.
Hollywood's Retired 1951 Mercury Eight Is Looking for a New Owner
A special example with a genuine Hollywood resume has surfaced at auction.
This Restomod 1964 International Travelall Hides a Turbo-Diesel Suburban Underneath
A preview of what International might have built had it kept the nameplate alive.
Are Younger Buyers Changing the Collector Car Market?
Will JDM eventually outpace muscle in value and demand — or will muscle stay the foundation?
