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ast year, like all the years before, the spotlight-and a massiveinflux of visitors-that weekend. Spring Classic was held at the Kane Likely becauseof the move,the overall numberswere down for the big County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, weekendcompared to last year in Chicagoland,but despitethat, the average Illinois. Sure,it was tent city, but sales sellingprice per car rosefrom $20,500to $27,600.Some of this alsounder- were over $26m, with 1,276consigned. This scoresthe currentmarket, where high-quality cars are tending to sell in lieu year, the event moved southeastto the Indiana oflessercars. StateFairgrounds in Indianapolis.In all respects, The saleof the DaveChristenholz Collection was a cornerstoneof this this site was significantlybetter than the other, year'sSpring Classic, having beenpublicized since it had a specialshow- with all the carsparked inside buildings and ing during the JanuaryArizona auctionmega-weekend in Scottsdale.While driven on pavementor concrete100% ofthe not a completesell-off, most ofthe lots offered sold,and for quite respectable time. Generallyspeaking, cars were assigned prices,to boot. The featurecar was also the top to specificbuildings for the specificday each sale,Christenholz's 1969 Camaro RS ZLl, which wasscheduled to crossthe block. hammeredsold at $800,000.Other impressive sales Of course,Mother Nature decidedthat sincethere includeda 1970Buick GSX StageI two-doorhard was no opportunity to help createmud, the weatherwas top at $170,625,as well as the 1964Ford Galaxie generallyquite pleasantover the weekend,with the ex- 500"Tobacco King" Rocketcar at $376,000(see the ceptionofbrief, light sprinkles.It wasa vastlydifferent August'AmericanProfile," p. 58). situationcompared to last year'snear typhoon midday While theremay be uncertainty in somemarkets, on Saturday. one thing for certainis that Mecum seemsto have Building up to the Spring Classic,Mecum had a found a winning combinationwith this new venue. weekly auctionat this site every Saturdayevening- I'd be surprised if the "Saturday Night Fights" broadcaston Discovery HD Theater-for six weeks lead-upauctions continue next year,as someof the beforethe big event.This changeresulted in the usual regularsseemed to think a lot of the cars got stale spring auctionin KansasCity losing a few of its con- from being there severaltimes. Regardless,this signments.Additionally, the SpringClassic was moved venuewas a big improvement.As for next year, it up by one weekend,as it was not held over Memorial would be a good thing if the Spring Classicwere Day weekenddue to the Indy 500'sgrasp ofthe global backhome again in Indiana.o

80 Sprtshrllorkel ENGI.ISH the globe (the a/c compressor is a Ford item, fold-down seats heavily faded, floor carpet- so the AMC comparison is ftting), it's a little ing less faded but nearly threadbare. Cond: #S9I-1953NASH-HEALEY SERIES 25 dificult to say whether the consignor was pru- 3. NOT SOLD AT $40,000. There didnl . S/N NHAI367. Maroor/tan cloth/ dent or silly for not cutting it loose. If the hood seem to be much interest in the car as I never maroonvinyl. Odo: 85,551miles. Factory is shut, one would think the former but if itb really saw anyone scrutinize it before it crossed optionalBorg-Wamer unit. Restored open, the latter would prevail. the block. There also wasnl much interest in from a white-paintedcar and "a pile of parts" it when it was up for bids, yet the amount bid 25 yearsago, and updatedand freshenedup GER'YIA]tI there seemed about right. If you claim that you've got the of a certain model, you'd slowly sincethen. Quarter-century-old repaint frst decentfrom 20 feet,but showsa crack near #F122-1957 BMW ISETTA 300coupe. SA.{ best be ready to prove it, so that may have been right rear door window mounting post. All AU101589.White & blue/blackvinyVmaroon a factor in the lack of interest here. replatedchrome, most of which done about vinyl. Odo: 30,255miles. Periodaftermarket #U32-I970 MERCEDES-BENZ 28OSE two decadesago and starting to mellow Older luggagerack fitted.Ancient repaint has some cabriolet. S/N 11102512004379.Blue/gray crazingon the door.Decals indicate Microcar cloth/navy leather. Odo: 89,610 miles. A Club activities in the early 1980s.Newer U.S.-spec car fitted with ps, pw, Becker Grand genericperimeter seal on the refrigeratordoor, Prix radio with power antenna, tinted glass, serviceableoriginal chrome, original vinyl and Behr a/c. Relatively recent repaint shows sumoofcover weathered and slightly shrunken. severalpolishing scratchesand a few cracks at Fadedoriginal tail lamp lenses,UV damaged rocker panels. Good older rechromed bumpers windshieldseal and trim. Newerright siderear and trim, dark blue top boot a bit mottled with age. Rear suspensionsagging quite a bit. Older

replacement cloth soft top lightly weathered. Two-decade-old upholstery and carpeting mostly kept up well, but shows some patinb. Cond: 3. NOT SOLD AT $90.000. The owner is one oftheforemost experts on Nash-Healeys and has had a number ofparts made upfor this car and others. Wile I fgured that it should have been a done deal at $100k, he wanted to move the bar up a notch or two with a 5150k enginedetailing is now greasyagain, recently sale. Hov'ever he told me that heb actually axle housing casting, with fresh bolts connect- replacedfuel pump.High qualityolder interior afraid to drive it in modern tafic anymore. ing it to the differential. Older reupholstered restorationincludes leather seating, door pan- Since heb not getting any younger he'll prob- seat. bottom cushion cover somewhat loose. els, dashpad, and high-gloss refinished wood. ably get a deal put together in between these Cond: 3-. NOT SOLD AT $13.500. Iftrs Cond:2-. NOT SOLD AT $76.000.Last seen fgures sometimethis summer appeared to have been dolled up when at Gooding'sPalm Beachsale in January '06, microcars made their frst comeback, circa #U5-I972 JENSEN INTERCEPTOR III whereit sold at $72,600(SCM# 40580). It had 1978-82. It was not quite ratty enough to re- . SA.{ 1335756. Red/black leather. beenused a bit sincethen, and thesix-banger Odo: restore, yet it was defnitely not a showboat. 68,892 miles. ,140-ciV8, 4-bbl, auto. Fitted didnt help the value either This was basically The barfor restoration has moved vastly above with a/c, ps, and original 5-spoke alloy wheels. V8money on a six,and a bid of $4kmore than this example, especially now that BMll Mobile mediocre repaint with heavier wear waspaid twoyears ago shouldhave made itfly Older some Tradition supports vastly superior parts avail- in door jambs and fuel filler door. Serviceable out thedoor with thefnal bidder ability. Bid to all of the money in the world, at original chrome and trim with some pitting least for the time being. #F47-1975 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER on rear bumper over exhaust outlets. Left rear BEETLE convertible. S/N l5520lll12. bumper guard rubber strip reglued and dried #U70-1960 PORSCHE 3568 Super 90 Orange/whitevinyVblack vinyl. Odo: 33,378 while lifting back off Windshield delaminat- coupe. SA.{ 180921. Ivory/red & maroon vinyl miles. Good older repaintshows some mask- ing in both bottom comers. Well cared for seat & cloth. Odo: 29.305 miles. Per Porsche. this ing lines. Single ding on lower left side of is the first Super 90 built. Claimed to have a rear fascia.Serviceable original bumpers with Porsche certificate of authenticity, but it isn't light scuffing,all other brighrworkout of a provided. Excellent older repaint, all weather restorationcatalog. Faded original right rear seals staring to crack. Good original chrome turn signal lens, cracked reproductionleft with light scuffing, generally clean engine bay. rear turn signal lens. Some soiling of what Front seatsreupholstered in a non-stock pattern appearsto be the originaltop, somereproduc- with fuzzy cloth inserts, original vinyl rear tion weatherstrippingfitted. Economy seat seats somewhat faded. Carpeted backs ofrear reupholsterywith a few wrinkles,repop carpet anddash pad. Cond: 3. SOLDAT $10,000. The

hides and interior vinyl, engine shows cheap dress-up items and performance parts stick- ers. Cond: 3-. NOT SOLD AT $19,000.Since Interceptors donl pop up too often, the look from the rear struck me as bearing more than a slight resemblanceto an AMC Pacer rather than a Road Runner with a British accent. Then again, with all the bits that camefrom all over

82 SporbCorllorket consignor claimed that orange with a white top door panels, seats, and carpeling. Dashboard when the bidding stopped. While this Twelve and black interiorwas a rare color combo, but has carbon-fiber-look overlay applied, con- still presented v'ell, it u'as starting to unwind a I actually encounter it quite often. The selling sole has different pattern of carbon-fiberlook bit. It was a long u'avfrom having to be redone, price was a bit strong for the bits-and-pieces overlay. Cond: 3. NOT SOLD AT $45,000. but thanlrsto thepaint issues,you wonl be able refurbishment done here, but the buyer didnl This was almost an over-the-top caricature of to go back to where it was by spit and polish get taken. Sold well. how not to modify (or would that be mortify) a like the rest of the car Capital-C Classics are #T27-1981 PORSCHE 928 coupe. SA.{ Pantera. TaclE is as tacky does. Are any gold- back in vogue again---evenif they arenl wear- WPOJA092XBS20700.Bamboo Beige/brown chain egomaniacseven buying theseanymore? ing Vogues-and this price was not out of line. There was no investmentvalue here, and there leather. Odo: 37,993 miles. Consignedby #J25-I955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR was no real interest here either. the secondowner, mileageclaimed original. convertible. S/N VC55O051836. Two-tone PorscheZertificat issued within the last two #U54-2OOI FERRARI 550 BARCHETTA blue/bluevinyVblue vinyl. Odo:46,112 miles. yearsverifies equipment. Nineties vintage 54 convertible. S/N ZFFZR52A6I0I24373. 265-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Decent older repaint wheels on fresh tires, rear ,AM/FIW Fenari Red/black cloth/black leather. Odo: over good body prep. Mostly replacementem- XI\ilCD in-dash stereo with corresponding 564 miles. Number 395 of the 448 limited- blems and trim, some flash rust starting at top antennaon forward lip of hatch.WelFpreserved edition Barchettasbuilt. Fitted with pw, alc, and cover snaps.Good quality engine bay detailing original paint with a few light nicks up front. 6-speed manual. Originally owned by Robert starting to get dusty and dingy. Reproduction Well maintained original engine, minimal Peterson.With 564 miles on the clock, this is rust on baremetal chassis hardware. Superbly for all intents and purposes a new car, with

interior soft trim startingto show someslight wear,especially at driver'sseat bottom and car- peting.Cond: 2-. NOT SOLD AT $49,250.On the block, this wasdeclared as "sold on an if," preserved original interior with minimal wear as the ownerwasn't present to drop the reserve. and supple leather seating surfaces. Cond: no appreciable wear either inside or outside. On the Mecum-issuedpost auction report, it I 2-. SOLD AT $10,763.For thoseof you who Basically as clean as when delivered new, with wasas I hadfigured-not sold. It shouldhave, alwavs v'rite in and complain about us beat- only some dust to undercarriagefrom light use. as thisprice wasmore thanfair on a '55in this ing up on the 928, this is for you. Ifyou ever Cond: l. NOT SOLD AT $200,000. Sold by condition. wanted an investment-grade two-valve 928, Gooding at its Pebble Beach sale in August #527-1958 this was the car to get. Not only will you be '07for 5258,500(SCM# 475l8). Therewas no CHEVROLET CORVETTE hard pressed tofind a better-preserved original serious interest here. It may have been trotted conveftible. SN J58S108854.Red & (despite needing a set of original alloys), but out as some exotic eye candy to add to the mix white/white vinyUblackvinyl. Odo: 20,537 this was a rarely seen optional color to boot. ofmuscle cars on olfer. miles.283-ci 245-hp V8, 2x4-bbl,4-sp. Fresh The consignor thought he should see about ten repaint,heavily worked body with norippling or grand out ofthe car and despite dropping the ATUIERICAN bondingstrip broadcasting,doorjambs sanded reserve at $9k, he hit his mark. Bought well, glossy smooth.Claimed to have both tops, provided althoughthe hard top is nowhereto be seen. that a two-valve 928 does it for you. #U5O-I935 PACKARD TWELVE Mostly replacementbrightwork. Aftermarket convertible.SA.{ 839250. Cream yel- IIATIAN low/beigeclotMan leather.Odo: 5ll miles.Restored by RM overa decadeago, has #534-1974 DETOMASO PAI\TERA won severalAACA & CCCA National First Custom coupe. SA.l THPNPU073I6.Red/ Placesfrom '00 to '03. CCCA Seniorbadge black leather.Odo: 58,202miles. 351-ci V8, 2395. Fitted with Packardaccessory driving 4-bbl, 5-sp.A posterchild for every type of lights,spot light, donutpusher , ground effectsadd-on that could be thrown at a Pantera.Decent paint, body wave on most of the aftermarketbody parts. Home Depot- sourcedprepunched steel d€cor grating directly AM/FM/cassette deck made to fit the dash, behind back window replacesstock intake Hurst shifter in the stock location. Last three grille. Passenger'sdoor fit off, driver's side digit segmentsof the odometer line up poorly good. The only stock interior piecesare the and have digits obscured.Reproduction interior soft trim in like-newcondition. Cond: 3. SOLD AT S6t.250. Not a show car by any means,yet still a gutd car to show to your non-car buddies lo impress rhem with your pretty, shiny 'Vette. Thu-s.plt,nn paid. repaint with some crazing on cowl, yello$- ing Lester l 5:-1952 PONTIAC CATALINA wide whitewall tires. Rechromed "S Super brightwork excellent, light weathering ro Dutl'2dr hard top. SN 362P45507.White/ cloth top. engine compartment show-read1. maroon & crr.amr inyl & nylon. Odo: 74 miles. Seating surfa&s wrinkled inside, otheruiie .12l -ci \'8. \J-bbl..l-sp. PHSdocumented as an still concoursinterior. Cond: 2-. SOLD AT original {: I SD ticrory lightweight production $378.000.?"ne reserve was wisely droppc,d cal s ith rL.mntnrsof the orieinal window

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#2fln049${m1957 lltA R(nE0 OIUUEIIASeld€r 7500 ST{l roodder. S AR149501858.Rsd/noneAlod rubhr. 24 Photos.Philodelphio, PA 'Ihb b o gnol pmiod for romonswho lovss h linkerin tfieirgoroge ... Sondblo*d rtmighl0ll mdd bodywitfi o drop Redpoint iob. llol ronding ondpolishing would moke il verynro, tfio{h iltm oro dill ome pinholc in fhefloon thot noed to h filld. A yerynily serviceablecondition and show original sloppy glue application. Replatedbumpers, Studebaker sticker displayed on the driver's side rear Driver's Club member sticker in driver's side quarter window. Campaignedwhen new as the rear quarter window. Mostly original engine "Packer Pontiac" by Howard Maseles,who also bay, well-preserved, all-original interior with assistedin the frame-off restoration. Excellent minimal wear. Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $27,300. quality repaint, with replicated original graph- I was acquainted with this car when it was ics painted on and clear coated over. All of the owned by a late collector I knew in Duluth, original interior was reinstalled. Period Sun MN, during the l,990s.Therefore, I knew it was goodomprusion, neu uofor pump, o Sohr Co6, ond tm plm tachometer clamped to the top of the steering a pretty straightforward example without sto- hmden...Itb b ml o or pu mddmoke onoun'28 b1&, d column. Cond: 2-. NOT SOLD AT $450.000. ries. It easily went past the $22k reseme, which 86,bf 13. Gnd: 4+. SolDAI 56100.f,,,r oufi you vufl mar The 84th of I 79 Super Duty cars built with alu- would seem to be about right, yet thefnal sell- tile mynuqfinidilngthis or,il isdd,sn,wd peniily vdu minumfront bodywork. This car also held the ing price seemed a bit rich. However due to the dh eiiwiltoton{ yutitilofirdingtlnifi (Wtidlf llyoin NHM C-Stock class record at the Indianapolis general originality ofthe car plus considering htfld@o med.Baw codltion thm m d theulaQds sen d Dragway with a i,i,.73-secondrun at II8 mph. that real Avantis (made when Studebaker was thhpice, n I voaHdue n cdlthis un dtlttlyvil Wt Still, at a bid just shy of half a mil, what was the a functional entity) seem to be increasing in Martin value, this was a good deal on both ends. #l fln5l93982+1 969lltACIiltOSPlDIlDueiloonrql. consignor thinking? Sox & or Grumpy lbh.S/llN/A Rod/blodonvodblodleoth*. 0do'69,lIIlmi|01 24 Jenkins cars donl do too much better beyond #SI39-1964 FORD GALAXIE 5OO known Photor.Follbrook, CATmshd ond coshd, rusted ond bustod. Th this, and they are nationally to a far Tobacco King Rocket Car 2-dr hard top. SN greater fid pidureii notonsnLlheor bmudr more run down now.ltoppsd extent. 4N662153373.BlacVblack vinyl. Odo: 3,611 o minivonfrom ilre rcor, ond it lefio soflboll size dent in lh lronL' #FI57-T963 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS miles. 427-ci superchargedV8, auto. Purchased (lha likeo mditine hll.) 'l pokdmost oftfie floor with on in pi& 2-dr hard top. SA.l 318471200434.Palomar new by tobacco heir Zachary Reynolds. Period Red/black vinyl. Odo: 98,110 miles. 409-ci mods include crate 427 fitted with Latham V8, 2x4-bbl, 4-sp. Fitted with 425-hp V8, superchargerand Turbonique Rocket DragAxle. 4-speed, and 4.ll Positraction. Also fir Undercarriage modified with reinforcements ted with tachometer, tinted glass, and rear and ladder bars, front suspensionmodified with antenna. Expert body prep and paint, all new raised A-arms and revised steering geometry. weatherstrips throughout. Replated bumpers, reproduction trim and emblems, some light ondfrund no oft spotswhidr mrld indi!turun' (lntsmoiq dpka) 'Vehidom mll drivonwtekly.' (lhnl yur mun weokhl'Pleose bdng pur wih to beoutiful Follbmok ondsc lh or!!' {Whof?)ll bi4 d 2E bl248. (ond, fi. l0LDAI 55,70O Itn peilatcwpd v*|de lu yourllordit tuwfrrlo mtng. lwr kedscm run b*ild pu ordti* upttp fixerilrd lil fr . tlidrtfudd. #lgtBl7 47610-1978 AUA t0tt0 SnDEronuoillbh yt{ ARIl54lm5l4. Siher/gmyonyodrd. 0do: 29152 milc. scuffing of lower windshield trim likely from 13Photor Tolsdo,0H.'Cor musl h houlod...Unrecorsd 29,011 installation. Authentically detailed under the Driven a limited amount and stored for nearly miler.Comc with o mmovoblehordtop. (or isomplem os for hood, reproduction interior soft trim expertly four decades. Original paint with few nicks, m I on tell.20p old npoinf is tind ond dull but onothr suff installed. Runs out quite well with a stock original chrome nice. Adiscriminating nosecan ondspruy mdd sufio. Coryet islodod but in good shope. Engine exhaustnote. Good enoughto be Gold Certified detect new car smell inside, albeit very faint. tmnkowr. Ihe only isuc withths or I se orcnlotd to it by the VCCA. Cond: 2+. SOLD AT $52,500. Cond: 2. SOLD AT $376,000.A rolling history l{hile not pedect, this is one of the nicer real- Iesson in cost-is-no-object 1960s aftermarket deal 409/425 4-speed '64s that I've seenon the perfbrntance, and therefore dfficult to value. auction circuit in some time. Ilhen the bidding .llthough declared sold on the auction block, ceasedat 550k, the consignor lifted the reseme. it'ttu.sut'tuallr bought back by the consignor in A decent dealfor both parties involved. one ol the ntore expensivecases ofconsignorb remors., \ e re seenin a while. (Seethe August #575-1963STUDEBAKER AVANTI R2 20()E .1ntc,r'rtonProfle," p. 58.) beingpo*d hr 14yeon. Bod gos. lhe whole fuel system nods coupe.S,N 63 R3537. Aqua metallic/aqua vinyl. flushed,new lino ond in lhe wort osa the SPICA@ EFIpump Odo: 55,412miles. 289-ci supercharged V8, #Sl -1--1961SHELBY COBRA Mk I road- nosdsrebuih.' 9 bi&, sf 13, bf 28. Cond' !. SOIDAI S3J5l. 4-bbl. auto. Fitted with Paxtonsupercharger, ster. S \ CS\::71. Silver Minl/red leather. Popryiz4 ywhowthe*illsto resurutlhis cor,you huful: ps,pb. p*'. andseat belts. Original miles from Odo: 55.:\l nriles.289-ci V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. o)m* n unornrcors lor $lM/hr.; b) lid o rnn daening new oneolder repaint faithful to originalbuild Originally o\\n!.d bv E.C. Keikhafer, owner aonfleto beginuith; c) liil o rorevoludle nodd to begn qualitv.including typical fiberglass body wave. of Mercury \tenne outboardmotor manufac- tith;d) rdia thapu villbe lulng nuny iun htu*ing fud Door jambs not repainted,original sealsin turing and :e:5 \.{SCAR team champion. thkcor;e)dl dthefiwe?tldldld.t

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vinyl. Airtight provenance as one of the first dedicated race-only Stage III Stingers. but missingone rivet (with a reproductionin Fitted with class A accessoriesfrom new, plus Campaigned by Jim Spencer, who won the its place).Fresh, authentic, and concours-ready a Motorola AM radio, which is still installed 1966 SCCA Cenhal Division D-Production enginecompartrnent, repop seating comes off in the car. Paint prepped and applied quite classpoints totals. Restoredto better than race with a bit of metallic sheen,while the steer- well, replated brightwork looks good. Newer prepared quality, as the paint and bodywork ing wheelis quitea bit offfrom the restof the leather upholstery original competition-type are better than on most new cars. Engine bay off-whitecomponents. Cond: 2+. NOT SOLD seat belts. Ol' Shel's hen-scratch is on the near sterile. Gutted out stock dashboard still AT Oneof the 185replicas made by glove box door in silver ink. Cond: l-. NOT $80,000. retainsinstrument bezels. Fitted with a dash-top Ford and distributed to dealers basedupon a SOLD AT $560,000. Since Keikhafer tended mounted competition tachometer and Westach salescontest. In 1964,almost nobody wanted to stay close to Mopars, itb not too surprising gaugesin the center of the dash.Cond: L NOT a car with Pace Car decalson the sides.so the that he parted company with this a year and SOLD AT $63,000. Ah, if I could do laps vastmajority ofthesehad their decalsremoved fve a half-and 1,800 miles-after buying it. The on the Nurburgring with this car I could die or werepainted dilferent colors. This was also better ofthe two Cobras here, both in condition a happy man in want of nothing else-except one offour replicasat the sale, and the best and provenance, it was bid to 5560k against a a laps on Road America with it. Well- restorationofthem, since all were restoredto for few $650k resene. No matter how you anange the known within Yenko Stinger circles, this is one someextent. Howevetr even being one of 107, two numbers, it was in the range of market of the Holy Grails of Corvairdom, and it has first seemsto be about the end of the road pricing. However; it was sold at Mecumb St. $80K now been restored to the point where it's too one, especiallysince all are coupeswith a Charles sale in October '07 5630k,so this for nice to compete anymore. It was going to take for lukewarmpowertrain. was an exercise infutility. an ofer somewhere north of $100k for it to change hands. #S134-1965FORD MUSTANG Indy Pace #U2O-I966 CORSA Yenko Stinger 2-dr hard top. SN Car convertible. SA.{ 5F08F100241.White. #s147-re66FoRD FATRLATTEs00 107376W131385YS028. White & blue/black liBll black & gold/white vinyVwhite vinyl. Odo: xL 2-drhard top. SN 6A47zt7st40. vinyl. Odo:8,859 miles. Declared as "rebodied" flllfi 3.375 miles. 289-ci V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. Verified Black/blackvinyl. Odo: 60,319 miles. severalyears ago. Semi-glossyrepaint espe- - by multiple sourcesas the actual pace car used 427-ciY8, 2x4-bbl,4-sp. Originally equipped cially flat at C-pillars.Wide gapbetween front at the Indy 500 for 1964. Holman & Moody- witha 390motor, but sent when new to Holman lip of lid to body,other gaps OK. Repop prepped Mk I GT40 engine and modified sus- engine & Moody to installa SOHC427-ci"cammer" in fiberglasssail panels but miss- pension. Better than stock body prep, panel fit, Stingerdecals enginefor streetuse. Modified with relocated ing on front and rear fascias.Stage II decals, paint, and decals. Replated bumpers, replated front springtowers, NASCAR-spec front sus- documentationshows it as a StageI car. Torq- pension,revised steering geometry, and 9-inch Thust-Dwheels on oversizedtires, right front full-floatingrear axle. Restored in the late '80s andearly '90s. Good but not exceptional repaint,

or NOS emblems and trim. Seats,door panels, and starting to yellow from age, carpeting has some light fading. Original wheel lip molding damaged from tire contact. Motorola HF radio and flag standards on rear Motor runs out fine but is loud due to after- bumper. Thoroughbred status in Mustang Club market headers and minimal exhaust. Older decent door fit, good quality bumper replate. of America concows judging. Cond: 2. NOT Clark's seat upholstery kit. Cond: 3-. SOLD Detailed motor generally configured correctly. SOLD AT $300,000. This is probably one of AT $23,100. Back when a good Corsa coupe Original interior reused and somewhat musty. the fve most important Mustangs of all time, would be hard pressed tofetch $1k, and when Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $131,250.Built for one since it was built on the frst day of Mustang Stingers were generally double that, several John R. Fulp, Jr. of South Carolina as the ul- production and is the actual Pace Car. In ad- rusted-out, beatup Stingers gave their ID tags timate street sleeper. There was quite a bit of dition, itb also one of the fve most important to live on in one of those plentiful late-model interest in the car and after a bit of cajoling, Indy Pace Cars of all time. Ilith a combination . This was a no-sale on Thursday as the reseme was lifted after the bidding dried up Iike that, $300k is a paltry sum. 7147 at $16,500, but on Sundaymorning it ran at this amount. As a sum of itsparts, including passed "cammer" (generally #S135-1965FORD MUSTANG Indy Pace again and the S18k reserve on its way the 427 trading around price. '66 Car coupe. SAI 5F07F113248.White, black to this llthile it was the closestI've been $30k to $50k todat), a big-block Fairlane, able to get to buying a Stinger in quite some a mess of vintage NASCAR suspensionparts, & gold/parchment vinyl. Odo: 9,913 miles. time, I really wam to this host Holman Moody pedigree, was 260-ci V8, 2-bbl, auto. Recently restoredto the couldnl for a and the & this Yenko VIN. original configuration. Excellent body prep and bought well. repaint, reproduction decalsand stripes applied #5194-1966 CHEVROLET CORVAIR #T3 I.I -1967 CH EVROLET CORVETTE under clearcoat. Replacement brightwork and CORSA Yenko Stinger 2-dr hard top. S,N convertible. S\ 1946775106674. Marina weatherstripping, data plate reattachedto door 107376W132036YS086. White & blue'black Blue & white,'blue hard top & white vinyl soft

88 Spor!hr lloilet miles.440-ci V8, 3x2-bbl,auto. Confirmed by top/whiteleather. Odo: 30 miles. 427-ci Y8, severalsources as preparedby Chryslerfor the confirmsRam Air III, 3.55 diff, ps, pb, rear 3x2-bbl,4-sp. Factory options include ps, pb, 1969Auto Showcircuit, including verbiage as defogger,and Rally II wheels. Bare-body a./c,tilt/telescoping steering column, AM/I'M suchon a secondfender tag. Heavily optioned, rotisserierestoration completed in 2005. Has radio, headrests,both tops, and side pipes.A includingpower moonroof, ps, pb, pw,AM/FM eameda numberof high-levelawards in both few seasonshave passed on a frame-offresto- radio, console,leather seating, rally gauges, POCI and the TransAm Nationals.The only ration,utilizing a non-originalone-piece front and Rally wheels. Bare body repaint over non-stock items in the car are a Ram Air IV just clip. Fiberglasscracking is starting behind good body prep, better than typical camshaftand the altemator.When last judged passenger's the door handle. Respectable body panelfit. Replatedbumpers and emblems, by POC| it earned397 of 400points, and has repainton a barebody, rear leafspring retrofitted expertly reskinnedrooi exceptionallyclean not deterioratedsince then. No indicationof just with a fiberglassmonoleaf. Interior is start- engine bay. Mostly reproductioninterior soft wear or use anywhereon the car. Cond: l+. ing to showsome light wear.Cond: 3+. SOLD trim. Cond: 2+. NOT SOLD AT $110,000. NOT SOLD AT $125,000.There were two '69 AT I lack of documentation $137,000. led to a l{hile any 1969Chrysler product with a moon- TransAms out here this weekend,and by far lack of interesthere, with manywondering how roof is a very rare duck,that doesnt makeit this was the best of them.It's easyto see why manyof theoptionsfitted had beenwith the car a $200kcar (and thatb what the consigning $l25kwouldnttake it home. when it was assemblednew. Sorneone it found dealer was hopingfor here). llthen last seen to be worth over the high estimateof $120k, #Tll5-1970 FORD MUSTAIIG Mach at Mecum'sKissimmee sale, it was bid to an I fastback. SN 0F05M118457.Light Ivy so hopefullyfor him the documentationcomes insuficient Sl20k (SCM#48832), so we are Yellodblack throughin hisfavor deluxevinyl. Odo: 81,596miles. going the wrong direction asfar as the dealer 351-ciV8, 4-bbl,auto. Fitted with ps,pb, cen- #580-1969 is concerned. CHEVROLET CHEVELLE ter console,Sports Deck rear seat, rear window 4ce Yenko2-dr hard top. SAI 1363798408923. louvers,AM/FM radio, Em #S99-T969CHEVROLETCAMARO a/c, and Magnum 500 Hugger Orange & black/black vinyUblack RSZLI coupe.SN 134379N641266.wheels.Marti report claimedbut not present with vinyl. Odo: 26,069miles. 427-ci Y8, 4-bbl, lfo.Zl - LeManslue & white/whitevinyUparch- I auto.Documented as an actual Yenko. Optioned mentvinyl.Odo: 7,413 miles.427-ci V8,4-bbl, with Hurst dual gate shifter, Stewart-Wamer 4-sp.Documented as the most heavily optioned gaugepack, and5-spoke alloy wheels. Mileage ZLl. Fitted with Rally Sportequipment, disc claimed correct. Paint and graphics original brakes,ps, simulated Rosewood steering wheel, exceptfor hood,some light chippingon several AM radio, and console.GM wananty replace- edges of stripes. Powertrain-out engine and ment ZLl, original ZLI found and included undercarriagerestoration performed in '06. with thecar. Original paintwith someold touch- Very light interior wear is most noticeable ups, severallight body ripples on trunk lid and on floorboard carpeting and driver's seat. on the car.Freshly rebuilt and somewhat well- detailedmotor, original paint buffed aknost to primer. Touched-uporiginal hood graphics, 20 poor quality repaintoftrunk lid spoiler,good original bumpersand trim. Poor fit of older Stri replacementseat upholstery especially at seat Ne bottoms.Driver's armrestpatched with black ducttape. Cond: 3-. SOLD AT $22,050.l\hile being generally original, there was quite a bit here that wasnl. Coupledwith a generally Consigned by an SCM Platinum subscriber. undesirable color this was pretty much as cond: 2+. soLD AT $252,000. Don yenko Bupper rear quarter panels. Steel rims scuffed cheapas you'llfnd a halfwaydecent '70 Mach certainly had afair amount ofclout in 1969. To and scratched on the outer rim, light wear and I in this market.Bought well, but not quite a create a Yenko Chevelle, aside from the obvi- heavier soiling at driver's seat and door panel. smokin'hotdeal. ous and well documented powertrain conver- Cond: 3+. SOLD AT $800,000.Formerly part #F267-1970PLYMOUTH Hemi sion, 'CUDA he had to order the SS hard top body with of the Otis Chandler Collection. Starting at 2-dr hard top. SN 8S23R0B242027.Ice Blue emblem deletefrom Fisher Body. That way, the $500k, this saw some spirited bidding surpass- Metallic& black/blackvinyl. Odo: 9,436 miles. rear fenders and valance wouldnt be stamped ing its $750k reserve, upon which the final 426-ci Y8, 2x4-bbl, 4-sp. Chrysler Registry with mounting holes for the emblems usually bidder placed his one and only bid. This car contendsthis was the only light blue metallic used on a 300 series. price This was right in had great documentation, and it just goes to 1970Hemi 'Cuda.Factory options include pb, the ballpark where the consignor thought it show that rare cars such as this with the right Tic-Toc-Tach,and Rally wheels.Cica 2004 was going to go, as he cut the reserve loose paperwork can still command big dollars. rotisserierestoration with averagebody prep when the music stopped at $240k. #5124-1969 PONTIAC TRANS AM Ram and repaint.Left rear tape stripe concealsa #588-1969 DODGE CHARGER SE 2. Air III coupe. S/N 223379N104963. White large particle underneathboth the stripe and dr hard top. SA.{ XS29V0G100933. Hemi & blue/blue deluxe vinyl. Odo: 82,608 miles. thepaint. Replated bumpers, decent trim. 1970 Orange/black vinyVblack leather. Odo: 75,540 400-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. PHS documentation replacementengine claimed as installed in that

SportsCorllorket spots.Cond: 3. SOLD AT $18,900.This was a pretty healthv.frnalbid on a chromebumper coupewilh a small-blockand an automatic, and it passedthe SI 7,500reserve with a couple ofbids to spare. #544-1972 OLDSMOBILE 442 Indy PaceCar convertible.SN 3J67U2M231809. White, gold & black/whitevinyVblack vinyl. Odo 49,795miles. 455-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. yearnot to concourslevels. Reproduction inte- the elevenRam Air IV 4-speed'70 Judgecon- DocumentedIPC edition fitted with ps, pb,a/c, rior softtrim expertlyinstalled. Cond: 3+. NOT vertiblesbuilt. I hadfigared that it would do at powertop,Hurst Dual Gate shifter, rally gauges, SOLD AT $f40.000.Last seenat SilverbHot leastthis amount,and I wasa bit surpised to Alr,I/8-trackradio, and Olds rally wheels. AugustNights sale in August'02, where it sold seethe reservesurpassed at $340k.Afair deal Somewhatrecently restored with high-quality for 595,550(SCM# 29362). This was more of a all around. nice diver-grade restorationthan a show car #SI 83-1970DODGE CHALLENGER RYT restoration. Coupledwith an unpopular color 2-dr hard top. SN JS23V08440373.Panther a Hemi (rare a reason-who wants a for for Pink & magenta./blackvinyl & houndstooth Iight blue bad-boy car?) and the abscessed cloth. Odo: 74,611miles. 440-ci V8, 3x2- current marketfor Hemis,this car wasdestined bbl, 4-sp. Chrysler Registry documentation. to be a no-sale. Factoryoptional Six Pack with shakerhood #S107-1970BUICK GSX 2dr hard top. scoop,4.10 Dana 60 SuperTrack Pack diff, SAI ,146370H290161.Satum Yellow & black/ ps, pb, rally dashgauges. Professionalbare repaintand decal installation.Replated bum- blackvinyl. Odo:48,843 miles. 455-ci V8, 4- bodyrestoration with betterthan original body perswith mostly reproductiontrim. GM-spec bbl,4-sp.Fast-ratio ps, pb, RallyeRide Control panel gaps, averagequality replacementtop suspension,full tinted glass, convenience installation.Reproduction door panelswith a group, and custom interior with mini console. few stapleslifting alongwindow channeland Exquisiteand authenticenough of a restora- door gaps.Repop seat upholstery and carpet- tion to haveeamed 397 of 400 pointsin Buick ing, restoreddashboard and console.Cond: Club of America concoursjudging. Shortly 2. SOLD p;1 344,625.One quickly got the afterwards,was addedto the Otis Chandler impressionthat the restorationon this car was collection,which pretty much sums the carup. more superficial than substantive.Therefore, Since being acquiredby Dave Christenholz, sold better than bought. prep and repaint.Mopar-spec panel fit with a #FI5O-1978CHEVROLET CORVETTE few panelgaps off slightly.All original glass, lndy Pace Car Edition coupe. S/N replatedbumpers, mostly reproductiontrim I 2874859036I 2. Black& silver/smokedglass/ and emblems.All reproductioninterior soft silver leather.Odo:22.443 miles. 350-ci220- trim. with well restoreddashboard and console. hp V8, 4-bbl, auto.AMIFIWCB radio. Correct Cond:l-. SOLDAT $183,750.If theconsignor factoryalloy wheels,light truck oflroad-tread had charyed a buckfor every attendeebwife, tires. Better than factory quality repaint and girffiend, or daughter who posedfor a photo decal applicationwith almostno body wave in front of this caf he wouldnot haveto have undemeath.Several door andglass seals start- beenworried about dropping his resemeafter ing to crumbleaway. Not too spectacularunder thefinal bid. Any wayyou look at it, he made ,fr1.*'-ffhq it hasbeen exceptionally well maintainedand out quite well, getting Hemi moneyfor a Six hasno signsofwear or use.Cond: l+. SOLD Pack car qr! AT $170,625.Another Chistenholtzcati also #F177 -1972 CHEVROLET CORVETTE acquired from the Otis Chandler collection. coupe. S/N lZ37K2S5ll562. Mille Miglia Thisprice was high, but therewere no excuses, Red/blackleather. Odo: 24,084miles. 350-ci and the new ownershould be hapry with his 200-hpV8, 4-bbl, auto. Factoryoptional a./c, purchase. ps, pb, leatherinterior, tilVtelescopic steering #Sl13-1970PONTIAC GTO The Judge column, and dealer installed luggagerack. convertible. SN 242670P208971.Paladium Above averagerepaint with a few masking Silver & blue/blackvinyVblack vinyl. Odo: 8l,6ll miles.400-ci V8, 4-bbl,4-sp. Factory I paint the hood, with some chipping on the stock optionsinclude Ram Air IV, M2l close-ratio4- cast aluminum valve covers. some of the wir- speed,ps, pb, tintedwindshield, console, simu- ing in general disarray,and lots ofdust overall. latedwood steering wheel, hood-mounted tach, Some yellowing of interior plastics and T-top AM radio, light group, and Rally II wheels. panel retaining straps in the rear compartment. ba Superblyrestored to better than new condi- Cond: 3. SOLD AT $16,275.h isnl too dffi- en primer tion. Some oversprayon replacement cult to fnd examples that are better (or worse) mi fuel tank andbottoms of exhaustpipes behind miscues in scatteredplaces. Replated bumpers than this one. Hov'ever f you really wanted s1 rearaxle. Some light oxidationofradiator and on both ends, some filler paint in side vent one with monster mudder tires, this may have s/ heaterhoses, window crankknobs yellowing. trim chipped. Generally well-preserved and beenyour chance. The seller was wise to cut it Otherwise.there is no indicationof wear or cleaned-up interior, although the silver Mylar loose when it hit thisfnal bid, so this wasnl too Dl use. Cond: l+. SOLD AT $378,000.One of trim in the dashand the console has some weak bad of a deal on either end.l

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