1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible

Shelby no. 02583. Barn find. 1 of 518 GT500KR convertibles produced in 1968. 1 of 182 finished in factory Wimbledon White paint. Sold new on August 3, 1968 as part of a "Summer Sales Contest" at Nagle Ford, Inc. in Rochester, NY. 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Functional Ram Air induction system. 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Power-operated Black convertible top. GT equipment group.

This King of the Road convertible may not look like much, but it is very collectible. Retaining it's all important drivetrain, it has something collectors value highly, and that is originality. This vehicle may be a prime candidate for restoration.

A concours #1 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is likely trending above $200k. This example will cross the block at Mecum.

1971 DeTomaso Pantera - $130k high bid

3,006 miles. Ground-up restoration. Rare pushbutton U.S market model, 1 of 75 hand-built by Vignale Coachworks in Turin, Italy. Group 4 all-steel body with new PPG paint in 2025. Supercharged 351 CI Cleveland V-8 engine. B&M Roots-type supercharger. Holley fuel injection. 5-speed manual transmission. Custom Black interior. Les Gray prepped ZF-1 polished transaxle with 4.22:1 gears.

The De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso from 1971 to 1992. Italian for "Panther", the Pantera was the automaker's most popular model, with over 7,000 manufactured over its twenty-year production run. More than three quarters were sold by American Lincoln-Mercury dealers from 1972 to 1975. The first 1971 Pantera models were powered by a 5.8 L (351 cu in) Ford Cleveland V8 engine having a power output of 330 hp. The high torque provided by the Ford engine reduced the need for excessive gear changing at low speeds.

Late in 1971, Ford began importing the Pantera for the American market to be sold through its Lincoln-Mercury dealers. The first 75 cars were simply European imports and are known for their "push-button" door handles and hand-built Carrozzeria Vignale bodies. A total of 1,007 cars reached the United States that year. Hagerty suggests a concours 1971 DeTomaso Pantera is trending around $120k. This example appeared at Mecum.

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.