1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

The mid 70s weren't a good time for muscle cars. Among the most hated is the 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra. It was a limited edition version with 4,313 units produced. The King Cobra was available only with the V8 to help bolster the car's 'performance image'. To make up for the enemic 130 horsepower of the 302, Ford went the “paint and tape-stripe” route. They called it King Cobra and it was a PoS. The Mustang II owes its roots to the Ford Pinto, and it showed.

Ironically, the only thing the Mustang II King Cobra was king of was price. A King Cobra cost about $6,350, an insane sum in 1978. When new, a stock King Cobra wheezed its way to 60 mph in 11.2 seconds. It didn’t fare better in the quarter-mile with an elapsed time of 16.59 seconds at 82 mph.

The REO SpeedWagon

The REO SpeedWagon revolutionized trucks in the 1920’s. Built by Ransom E Olds, the man who started Oldsmobile, REO made cars and trucks from the early 1900s to the mid 1950’s. REO trucks were faster than other commercial vehicles, giving rise to ‘Speed Wagon’.

1918 REO Model F Speed Wagon.

The REO Motors company played an important role in supplying the allies with 29,000 vehicles for the war effort. Bohn Aluminum and Brass purchased REO Motors in 1955.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible - $330k in 2020

Unrestored Triple Black LS6 Chevelle Convertible with 10,222 original miles. Original Tuxedo Black paint, Black top and Black interior. LS6 454/450 HP V-8 engine. M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission. 4.10 rear end. Cowl Induction hood, stripe delete. Power front disc brakes, windows and top. Padded SS dash and gauges. Strato bucket seats with console. Best of an estimated 20 examples known.

The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 is firmly established as one of the most iconic and desirable machines of the classic muscle car era.

There were 4,475 cars built with the LS6 454 in 1970, but how many were coupes, convertibles or El Caminos remains unknown. This example appeared at Glendale. It made $330k in 2020.

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible sold for $770k, including buyer’s fees, during Mecum’s Kissimmee 2026 auction, establishing the highest price ever paid for a Chevelle at public sale. Here.

1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta

The 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta featured a 1,986 CC DOHC Twin-Plug Inline 6-Cylinder engine with 3 Weber 40 DCO3 carburetors, producing 160 BHP at 6,000 RPM through a 4 speed manual gearbox. 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Independent-wishbone front suspension. Live rear axle with longitudinal leaf springs. This Zagato-bodied Maserati is the last of its line, number 21 of 21.

The car sold for $4.4m against an estimate of $4m to $5m in 2017.

1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1 of 1,285 produced in 1960. Frame-on restoration to correct specs completed within the last year. Finished in original code 99 Heather Metallic with code 12B Gray leather interior. Tri-Power 390/345 HP V-8 engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. Hydra-Matic transmission. Power steering. Power brakes. Bucket seats. White convertible top. Factory air conditioning. Power windows. Cruise control.

The equipment list included everything Cadillac could offer in comfort, convenience, and style for 1960. Price was a jaw dropping $7,750, the most expensive car ever built by GM. The 19 foot-long, 5,058 pound Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible makes an undeniable statement.

The Cadillac Eldorado was manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 1952 to 2002 over ten generations. The Eldorado Biarritz represents an age of glamour for America, and 1960 represents the pinnacle in its era.

The land locomotive got 6 miles to the gallon.

This example made $121k in May 2019. Hagerty suggest a Concours #1 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is trending today around $200k.

Most expensive cars at auction in 2016

A 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport sold for €32,075,200 ($35,711,359) at the Artcurial Paris auction as the most-expensive car in 2016 and the then second most-expensive car ever.

Le Mans-winning 1955 Jaguar D-Type that set a new record for a British car at $21,780,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction.

Record for the most-expensive pre-War car ever was set at $19,800,000 for a 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider.

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione - $18,150,000 at Pebble Beach

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider - $17,160,000 at Amelia Island

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Building on the success of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Mercedes introduced the 300SL Roadster for the 1957 model year. Debuting at the Geneva Auto Salon, the open-top grand tourer featured a redesigned and reinforced chassis that brought conventional doors, improved luggage capacity, a more luxurious cabin, and a revised rear suspension that enhanced handling and stability. This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is chassis number 385 of 618 examples built for the model’s inaugural year, and one of just 1,858 Roadsters produced in a six-year production run.

Power came from a 3.0-liter M198 inline-six, which featured Bosch mechanical fuel injection, dry-sump lubrication, and an aluminum cylinder head. Mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the fuel-injected inline-six sends power to the rear wheels through an advanced independent suspension system featuring a single-pivot rear axle and compensator spring. Mercedes-Benz made the high-performance camshaft standard equipment while adding dual-point, dual-coil ignition and fuel system refinements. Output ranged from 225 to 250 horsepower with 202 lb-ft of torque. Top speed exceeded 140 mph, an exceptional figure for the era.

A no expense spared restoration included removing the body from the frame, refinishing the chassis, restoring the body to its factory-correct white finish, and re-plating the exterior brightwork.

Hagerty suggests a #1 Concours 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is trending around $2.1m.