Sunday, January 18, 2009

Interesting finds at auction this weekend

1959 Chevrolet Corvette: With only 2,902 miles, this 283-powered Corvette hadn't been driven enough to even need a restoration. Final bid: $220,000
This vette was sold here 2 years ago, set the record then, and set another record this weekend, per Craig Jackson interview with Speedvision

1957 Chevrolet 150 Sedan: One of the oldest 1957 Chevrolet sedans in existence and only 46,133 miles. Final bid: $165,000.

1955 Ford Thunderbird: Certified by Ford as the very first production Thunderbird. Final bid: $600,000

1967 movie car Eleanor, one of 3 in the movie. Final Bid: $197,000
http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/

The last GMC Typhoon: $52,800
http://horisly.blogspot.com/2009/01/1993-gmc-typhoon-barrett-jackson.html