Red is my favorite color (and props to the above quote from Reno Dakota), but for some reason I don’t gravitate towards red cars. Is this another instance of familiarity breeding contempt? Or maybe it’s about everyone repainting a car “resale red?” It may also depend on the era, as seeing a Gaugin Red Chrysler 300-C is not something that would make me think, “Oh, I’d rather have that in Jet Black.”
It also may depend on the type of red. For example, I prefer 1969’s Matador Red over 1970’s Cardinal Red (with apologies to the Goat below). If there’s a chance my mild aversion to red cars has affected my AutoHunter Picks, please accept my apologies and enjoy this week’s selection of reds listed for sale on AutoHunter.
1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Like the Goat I featured a few weeks ago, this one feels unique, though in a different manner: this one has the optional bench seat. You don’t see many 1970 GTOs with a bench seat and a four-speed. Though some may view it as a downgrade, I see it more as a novelty.
Glance at the PHS invoice and you’ll note the Safe-T-Track and Rally II wheels, so perhaps you don’t really need anything else? Tachometer, you say? Sure, you could buy a vintage one for the steering column, but it seems someone has already installed a proper tach in the cluster.
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe
Somewhat polarizing when introduced, the C7 Corvette has become my favorite Vette as long as I don’t look at its derriere. From the front, it looks distinctly Corvette, a modern take on the C3 with a powerplant that can trace its lineage to the small-blocks used by the C3.
Though I’d rather have a stick, I am also happy to make a concession once I note the supercharger and other upgrades. Did I mention the odometer on this Z51 shows a low, low 13,014 miles?
1950 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup
This is a good example of how stance and presentation can go a long way. Sure, maybe the red with the white top is not remarkable, but the wheel selection gives a viola! moment (insert chef’s kiss here). Without whitewalls, this truck would be lacking, and the red rims don’t hurt, either.
Notice how the wheels are turned to the right for a proper pose? This is how you take pictures to sell your vehicles, folks!
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe
The missing front bumper gives me Trans-Am vibes, though the “SS tribute” description throws me a curveball. So does the decidedly un-retro supercharged 5.3-liter LS paired with a six-speed T-56, but I’d consider that a plus for encouraging daily driving.
The LED headlights and Bluetooth-compatible AM/FM stereo only encourage even more driving because, after all, that’s what makes cars fun, right?
