Johnny Puckett

John is a skilled car builder and causal collector. Over the last decade, he has contributed photography and coverage to several notable online publications.

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This 22K-Mile 2013 Dodge SRT Viper GTS Is a 640-HP V10 Throwback Worth Chasing

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A clean, unmodified 2013 Dodge SRT Viper GTS with just 22,173 miles is up for auction, pairing a 640-hp 8.4-liter V10 with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Here's why this Gen 5 Viper is a true analog-supercar throwback.

Jun 24, 2026

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handpicked off-road newsletter

This South American-Spec 1970 Land Rover 88 Series IIA Is A Rugged Time Capsule

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A left-hand-drive, South American-spec 1970 Land Rover 88 Series IIA finished in blue over tan, now titled in Connecticut and up for auction on Cars & Bids. Here's a look at this rugged, overdrive-equipped classic 4x4.

Jun 24, 2026

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This Matte Grey 1968 Camaro Is A 632ci, Nitrous-Fed Street-And-Strip Brawler

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A matte grey 1968 Camaro built for the strip: a 632ci Merlin big-block with twin Holleys and two-stage nitrous, a Powerglide with trans brake, tubbed rear, parachute and a full cage. It's live on Hagerty Marketplace.

Jun 24, 2026

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handpicked muscle American

Just 326 Miles: This 'Last Call' 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak Is Frozen In Time

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A final-year 'Last Call' Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak with just 326 miles is up for auction on Hagerty Marketplace, offering 807 supercharged horsepower in time-capsule condition.

Jun 24, 2026

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handpicked motorcycle newsletter

Frozen In Time: A 1981 Yamaha XT500 With Just 47 Kilometers Heads To Bonhams

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A 1981 Yamaha XT500 showing just 47 kilometers from new is heading to Bonhams. Discover the story behind one of the most untouched survivors of Yamaha's Paris-Dakar-winning thumper.

Jun 24, 2026

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Twilight Purple S52-Swapped 1991 BMW 318i Is a Winter-Built E30 Sleeper

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This 1991 BMW 318i on Cars & Bids hides an S52 swap from a 1999 E36 M3, a fresh winter build, and bold Twilight Purple paint over a humble four-door E30 body.

Jun 23, 2026

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$700,000 Restoration, 455 HP: This Carbureted 1985 Lamborghini Countach Heads to Monterey

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One of just 13 carbureted Countach LP5000 QV "Downdraft" cars imported to the U.S., this 455 hp, Nero Tenebre example has had a $700,000-plus restoration and is estimated at $900,000 to $1.1 million at RM Sotheby's Monterey sale.

Jun 23, 2026

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Porsche Marks 75 Years in Britain With a 911 GT3 Built for Just 51 Buyers

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Porsche celebrates 75 years in the U.K. with the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition, a 503-hp special limited to just 51 cars and inspired by the green 356 that debuted at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show.

Jun 23, 2026

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handpicked trucks American

This 502-Powered 1955 Chevy 3100 Stepside Hides Big Power Under Faux Patina

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It looks like a worn survivor, but this no-reserve 1955 Chevy 3100 stepside on Hagerty Marketplace packs a fuel-injected BluePrint 502ci V8, a TH400 auto, and a fully modernized chassis under its faux patina.

Jun 23, 2026

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A Wrecked Charger Jailbreak Left Behind This 807-HP Hellcat Redeye V8 — And It's Up For Grabs

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A complete 807-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI, pulled from a wrecked 2022 Charger Redeye Jailbreak, is up for grabs at no reserve — supercharger, ECM, and ancillaries included.

Jun 23, 2026

Johnny Puckett