McLaren 788HS

HS stands for ‘High Sport’. Limited to 100 788HS and 100 788HS Spiders, each car is curated through McLaren Special Operations. A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 produces 777 horsepower. Torque is 590 pound-feet, and McLaren says the dry weight is 2789 pounds. Powerplant revs to 8500 rpm, with power peaking at 7500 rpm. McLaren claims 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and 124 mph in 7.0 seconds flat.

McLaren says this is the "definitive and final evolution". There's no word on price for that, but it will be significantly more than the $365,100 for the 750S.

1971 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T

One of the very last 426 Hemi models built was the 1971 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi. The 426 Hemi was offered one last time on a B-body vehicle for an eye-watering $746.50. The muscle car cost $3,777 before options. A scant 63 of the over 50,000 Chargers sold that year were fitted with the monster 425hp V8 powerplant.

1 of 63 Hemi Charger R/Ts produced in 1971. 1 of 12 produced for the Canadian market. 1 of 30 Hemi 4-speed Charger R/Ts for 1971. Matching numbers drivetrain. 426 Hemi V-8 engine. Dual 4-barrel carburetors. Hemispherical cylinder heads. Dual exhaust. A833 4-speed manual transmission. Dana 60 Super Track Pack with 4.10 rear axle. Power steering. Power brakes. Ramcharger hood with hold-down pins. B5 Bright Blue Metallic with Black R/T striping. Front and rear spoilers. Blue vinyl bucket seat interior. Hurst Pistol Grip shifter.

A final year Hemi Charger R/T is a prime collectible. In a model season that saw just 63 Hemi Charger R/Ts produced overall, this car is a top-notch example with the legendary 426 Hemi V-8 engine, dual 4-barrel carburetors, hemispherical cylinder heads, high-flow dual exhaust and heavy-duty suspension and cooling equipment. Coded A34 for the Super Trak Pak, this Charger has the highly desired performance-engineered A833 4-speed manual transmission coupled to a 4.10 Dana 60 Sure Grip rear axle.

The ‘71 Charger R/T Hemi with a four-speed and the Super Track Pak could reach 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and trip the quarter mile in 13.73 seconds at 104 mph.

When the 426 Hemi was introduced in 1964, it was strictly a racing engine. That year, four Hemi-powered Mopars swept the Daytona 500, finishing 1-2-3-4. It caught the racing world by surprise, and prompted NASCAR to impose stricter production rules on Chrysler. Instead of producing a few blueprinted Hemi motors each production year, they would have to produce several thousand and sell them in street-legal cars. Four bolt mains were standard on every 426 Hemi, street or race. The motor was essentially ruled out of NASCAR in the 1970s, and emissions laws, production costs, and insurance surcharges ended the street version after 1971.

A true muscle classic, this car made $181k in 2019. Hagerty suggests a concours 1971 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T is trending around $303k today.

1970 Shelby GT500 Fastback - $165k

45,673 miles. Unrestored. 1 of 23 in produced Grabber Yellow. 1 of 2 produced as-equipped per Marti Report. Matching numbers 428/335 HP Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Automatic transmission. Power steering. Power disc brakes. Factory tinted glass. Air conditioning. Original invoice. Original build sheet. Order delivery sheet. Individual order information. Owner's manual and license plate signed by Carroll Shelby. Carroll Shelby terminated his agreement with Ford in the summer of 1969. No production of 1970 Shelby GT350 and 500 models occured, however unsold 1969 models were given 1970 vehicle identification numbers. A total of 789 cars were re-VINed

Only 380 1970 Shelby GT500 fastbacks were produced by rebadging unsold 1969 models. The 1970 Shelby GT500 Fastback came standard with a 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 engine, rated at 335 horsepower. It was typically paired with a C6 automatic transmission.

A 1970 Shelby GT500 Fastback's price can vary widely depending on condition and originality. A good condition, average spec car will bring at least $138,500. This example appeared at Mecum.

2005–06 Ford GT: +48%

Despite a production run of 4,000, the GT is a hot commodity according to Hagerty. The car has tacked on sizable gains. In the last six years it is a 48% rise in value. Today, a #2 (excellent) example will cost about $590K. For the money one gets a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 pushing 550 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. The car hits 60 mph in roughly 3.5 seconds. Paired with a Ricardo 6-speed manual, it is now among the most collectible analog supercars.

1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro - 6 pack

Half a dozen Yenkos crossed the block in January 2026.

The first 1969 Yenko Camaro prototype pilot test car. 1 of 201 Yenko Camaros built for 1969. Still retains the original L72 engine, BE rear axle, trim tag and interior. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. 1 of 10 Yenko Camaros finished in Olympic Gold. $1.8m Here.

1 of 30 Yenko Camaros produced with an automatic transmission for 1969. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. 12-bolt rear end. Power steering. Power brakes with front discs. $522,500 Here

1 of 201 Yenko Camaros built for 1969. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. 4-speed manual transmission. 12-bolt rear end. Power brakes with front discs. $605,000 Here.

1 of 30 Yenko Camaros produced with an automatic transmission. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. BE 12-bolt rear end with 4.10 Positraction. $462,000 Here.

1 of 201 Yenko Camaros produced for 1969. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. Shipped from Yenko Chevrolet to Stauffer Chevrolet in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Restored to factory specifications. M20 4-speed manual transmission. Factory BE 12-bolt rear end with 4.10 Positraction. $693,000 Here

1 of 201 Yenko Camaros produced for 1969. COPO 9561 L72 427/425 HP V-8 engine. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. Privately held in the Cliff Ernst Collection since 1986. 4-speed manual transmission. 12-bolt rear end. Front disc brakes. $687,500 Here.

Bad Porsches

The worst words for die hard Porsche fans is 'entry level'. First among these is the 914. Porsche decided to collaborate with Volkswagen and create the mid-engine 914 for the 1970 model year. The 914 was a mix of Porsche engineering with VW pieces that included the air-cooled, flat-four with all of 100hp. It sold well and over time its charms have become more apparent.

The 914’s replacement, the water-cooled, front-engine 924 was also built from VW and Audi parts. It debuted in 1976 and absolutely no one was overwhelmed. Its Audi-sourced 2.0-liter four now made a pitiful 95hp in North America.

The worst Porsche of all time? Some say it’s the Carrera GT, Porsche’s 605-horsepower effort to stake out supercar territory. Built around a 5.7-liter V-10 from the failed development of a Formula One engine, nothing about the mid-engine Carrera GT is Porsche at its best. It’s the Carrera GT’s nasty handling, lack of stability control, and grabby clutch that make it dangerous.

The Carrera GT will always be infamous as the car in which Paul Walker was riding when he was killed in 2013.

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz = $324k

In the late 1950s, Cadillac was the undisputed heavyweight champ in the full-sized luxury car market in North America. Cadillac used the nameplates "Eldorado Seville" and "Eldorado Biarritz" to distinguish between the hardtop and convertible. The 1959 models came near the end of the 3rd generation. The 1959 Cadillac is remembered for the largest tailfins ever and dual bullet tail lights.

While the 1959 Eldorado was misunderstood in its day, collectors today recognize the car's combination of power, presence, and unbridled extravagance.

The Eldorado featured the ultimate engine of the late 50s, the Q-code 390-cu.in. V-8, topped by three two-barrel Rochester carburetors producing 345 hp.

This concours quality example made $324k in late 2018.