Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible - $759k

6,465 original miles. Documented with the original window sticker. Bloomington Gold Hall of Fame inductee. 427/430 HP L88 engine. M22 4-speed and 3.70 Positraction rear end. Original exhaust system. J50 and J56 brake packages. F41 suspension, K66 transistorized ignition. Radio delete, A01 tinted glass. Can-Am White with Black interior. Front fender louver trim. White soft top and Black vinyl hardtop. 1 of 116 L88 Corvettes produced in 1969. Four owners since new.
As rare and treasured as any Corvette L88 can be, this low mileage 1969 stands alone. The L88 centered on a 427 CI V-8 engine packing forged steel crank and rods, forged aluminum pistons, 12.8:1 compression, free-breathing aluminum heads, a radical high-lift cam, a single Holley 850 CFM four-barrel carburetor on a dual-plane aluminum intake manifold and transistorized ignition.
To handle the engine’s actual output of 560-plus horsepower, L88 specifications included a Muncie M22 close-ratio 4-speed, J56 special heavy-duty brakes and G81 Positraction rear end. 216 L88 Corvettes were built from 1967 through 1969, and they are now among the most valuable Corvettes ever made. This spectacular example failed to change hands on a high bid of $675k at Mecum in 2020. It did change hands for $759k in 2025. Here.

Monday, July 13, 2026

1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante

The Atalante was a two-door coupe body style similar to and built after the Atlantic, both built on the 57S chassis.
Only 17 Atalante cars were made, four of which reside in the Cité de l’Automobile Museum in Mulhouse, France. One of the most aerodynamic and beautiful of Bugatti’s Type 57 variants, the car was capable of 125 mph with its 3.25-liter inline-8 that produced an unheard of 175 hp. The Type 57S is equipped with a Marshall K200 supercharger, 4-speed manual gearbox, and 4-wheel mechanical drum brakes.
The engine on chassis 57502 was fitted with a supercharger by its second owner. This gave it a mind-boggling 220 hp.
The Type 57S is one of the most sought-after of all Bugattis.
This 1937 Type 57S Atalante sold for £7,855,000. ($10,179,000)
These cars don't appear for sale often. When they do the price is over $10m. In 2009 a rare, unrestored 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe was found decaying in the garage of a British doctor. He died in 2007, and reportedly had kept the vehicle parked in his garage since the early 1960s and hadn’t driven it in five decades. A month later the car sold at a Paris auction for some $4.4 million.

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.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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

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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.