Chrysler small pickup and classic cars that won't break the bank

(Chrysler)

New Chrysler small pickup is in the works
Chrysler is making progress toward a new "lifestyle" pickup for the Ram brand to replace the soon-to-be-retired Dodge Dakota. The Dakota, which will end production at the end of the current model year, was a traditional body-on-frame compact truck and not a big seller. The new truck will be lighter, more fuel-efficient and smoother riding, but still offer some utility, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. It would compete with the Honda Ridgeline and is expected to go into production in the fall of 2013 as a 2014 model.

--The Associated Press

(RM Auctions)

Classic cars that won't break the bank
Classic car prices have been on the rise at recent auctions, so Hagerty -- an insurer of classic vehicles -- compiled a list of more attainable dream cars that have the feel of higher-priced models. (Prices are from the Hagerty Price Guide for cars in No. 2 condition.)
Aspirational: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 L71 Convertible ($155,000)
Attainable: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454/275 LS4 Convertible ($38,600)
Aspirational: 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback Coupe ($135,000)
Attainable: 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Coupe ($21,300)
Aspirational: 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hemi Coupe ($211,000)
Attainable: 1970 Dodge Challenger 440/390 Coupe ($73,200)
Aspirational: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Coupe ($61,700)
Attainable: 1967 Triumph GT6 Fastback Coupe ($9,750)
Aspirational: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Coupe ($134,900)
Attainable: 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo Coupe ($18,800)

--NWautos staff