Thursday, May 21, 2026

Ford dealer selling 'brand new' 2005 GT - $399k

In 2020 a Ford dealer in Illinois was trying to unload a 13-year-old ‘new’ car for a whooping $495,000.
This isn't a Taurus, it's a GT and originally stickered for $156,595. The car is regularly maintained, and with 4 miles on the clock it's possibly the lowest-mileage 2005 GT left in the world.

The GT was inspired by Ford's Le Mans racers of the 1960s and built to celebrate the car maker's 100th anniversary. It’s powered by a 550 hp supercharged 5.4-liter V8. Ford sold 4038 of the supercars over the 2005 and 2006 model years.

The dealer listed it at $495,000, with a Hawk Ford discount bringing it down to a more manageable $399k.
While the fate of this particular car is unknown, values for top tier GTs has increased significantly. It would easily make $400k today.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/N03 - $418k in 2025

1 of 63 N03 Tanker coupes and 1 of 199 Z06 Corvettes produced in 1963. L84 fuel-injected 327/360 HP V-8 engine. M20 4-speed transmission. G81 4.11 Positraction rear end. Z06 Special Performance equipment option with special heavy-duty metallic power brakes with cooling fans and dual circuit master cylinder, special heavy-duty suspension, shocks, springs and sway bar. N03 36.5-gallon fuel tank. Very rare P48 cast aluminum Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels. Delivered new to Bud Gage Chevrolet May 23, 1963.
Behold corvette royalty. A 1963 split window tanker. This very special car featured a 360-horsepower fuel-injected 327 V8 engine, heavy-duty brakes, a reinforced suspension, and a large fuel tank, making it one of the most potent and collectible Corvettes on earth.
Are they giving them away? Not exactly. One can expect to pay around $450k for a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (big tank) in good condition with average spec. The highest selling price of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (big tank) at auction over the last three years was $511k. The car made $418k at Mecum.

1982 Chevy Cavalier - $1,800

This barn find from 2019 is just an ordinary PoS Cavalier, forgotten on a dealer's lot. It wasn't squirreled away by an eccentric millionaire on purpose. But a barn find is a barn find and will appeal to somebody. This too humble 1982 Chevy Cavalier hammered for US$1,800. It has 23.6 original miles on the clock. The first generation shitbox is one of 195,000 produced in 1982. The car's finish is a desirable 'patina' now.

Monday, May 18, 2026

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari - $8,780,000

56 delivery miles. 1 of 120 produced for the U.S. market. 6.3L/949 HP Hybrid V-12 engine. F1-inspired HY-KERS energy recovery system. F1 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. Nero paint. Butterfly doors. Nero leather interior. Carbon fiber dashboard. Bucket seats with Alcantara inner trim. Carbon fiber monocoque structure. Telemetry system. Stability control. Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance. F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system and third generation electronic differential. Magnetorheological damping system. Active aerodynamics with large adjustable spoiler and movable diffuser flaps. Brembo carbon ceramic disc brakes with Yellow calipers. 5-spoke alloy wheels. Factory-rated top speed of 217 MPH.
Purchase price was $1.4m and that was money well invested. An ordinary 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari typically sells at auction for between $3.5m and $4.5m+. Hagerty suggests a concours example is trending around $5.8m. This as new example should test the high end.
The car made $8,780,000 at Mecum.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

The M Group Collection - Ferrari

The M Group Collection is a group of 41 rare and high-performance vehicles. A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder topped the sale, selling for $18,150,000. The Mecum Indy 2026 event saw iron change hands at trend setting prices. Results at Indianapolis largely confirmed the spectacular modern Ferrari results achieved earlier in 2026. Here.
A 1991 F40 is among 213 U.S. spec examples. $5.1m
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari. $8,780,000. 57 delivery miles. 1 of 120 produced for the U.S. market. 6.3L/949 HP Hybrid V-12 engine. F1-inspired HY-KERS energy recovery system. F1 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. Nero paint. Butterfly doors. Nero leather interior. Carbon fiber dashboard. Bucket seats with Alcantara inner trim. . Carbon fiber monocoque structure. Telemetry system. Stability control. Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance. F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system and third generation electronic differential. Magnetorheological damping system. Here.
1995 Ferrari F50 S/N 103501 is the 36th of 349 produced. 1,357 km. $9,790,000
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4. S/N 09909 is one of 330 examples. $2.6m.
1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder. The 31st of 122 cars produced. $2.3m.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2016 Ferrari F12tdf - $2.5m high bid

The Ferrari F12tdf (Tour de France) is a limited-production, track-focused evolution of the F12berlinetta. Historic GTO Livery. 1 of 799 produced. Odometer reads 1,250 miles. 6.3L/769 HP V-12 engine. 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Carbon fiber engine covers and filter box. Carbon fiber headlight buckets and fog lamps. Canna Di Fucile over Nero interior. The 2016 Ferrari F12tdf had a starting MSRP of $490k+ when new, though highly optioned models often exceeded $600k+. One of 799 examples built between 2015 and 2017; one of 299 US-delivery examples.
The car boasts a potent 770hp 6.3L V12, rear-wheel steering, and blistering performance, including 0-62mph in 2.9s and a sub-1:22 lap at Fiorano. Top speed is 211 mph. It is a highly collectible modern classic and prices have done nothing but rise. This example failed to change hands on a $2.5m high bid at Mecum.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 - $1.4m

COPO 9560 aluminum 427 CI V-8, car no. 2 of 69 ZL1 produced for 1969. 1 of 2 Camaro ZL1s delivered to Fred Gibb Chevrolet in LaHarpe, Illinois, on New Year's Eve in 1968. The copy of the shipping invoice states "Ship 1230 Estes Red Hot Pilot 427 Engine 9560BA".
The car was sent to Dick Harrell's Performance Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with the no. 1 car prepped for the Winternationals in Phoenix, Arizona. At the Winternationals, the brand new Camaro ZL1 made an impressive debut, defeating, among others, the Sox and Martin Hemi Barracuda and launching the ZL1 into the public eye. The no. 2 car is purportedly the first Camaro ZL1 sold to the public, as the no. 1 car was initially kept by Gibb and campaigned in AHRA Super Stock. Copies of the chassis and body broadcast sheets. Copies of the shipping and sales invoices. Restored by Corvette Specialists of Beaumont, Texas. Correct replacement Winters ZL1 aluminum 427 CI V-8 engine.
Factory-rated at 430 HP, the ZL1 powerplant well exceeded 500 hp and debuted as the most powerful engine Chevrolet ever offered to the public. Derived from Can-Am racing and known internally as COPO 9560, the engine featured all-aluminum block and heads, which kept the weight down to about 500 lbs. The racing engine wasn't cheap.
The ZL1 engine option cost $4,160.15 on top of the base car price, and required over $500 in mandated options. This brought the total cost of a 1969 ZL1 Camaro to over $7,200, which was more than double the price of a standard V8 Camaro.

Muscle car royalty, this example made $1.4m at Mecum.
See ----->1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 - $825k