Wednesday, December 2, 2020

1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro

A new listing at Mecum is noteworthy. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro, R443 at Kissimmee 2021 is one of 201 cars sold in 1969, 171 with four speed transmissions and 30 with automatic. A Yenko Camaro came with COPO 9561, a Special performance package including a L-72 427/425hp motor, special ducted hood, dual exhaust system, increased cooling capacity and special suspension. Yenko Camaros also received COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion, which included a 140mph speedometer, 13/16" front stabilizer bar and 15x7 Rally Wheels with E70 raised lettered tires.
A top tier 1969 Yenko is a thing of extreme desire, often exceeding $300k. This new listing at Mecum is a known Yenko and an award winner.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

1966 Ferrari 275 GTS

S/N 07967. 1 of 200 produced over a two year span. Extensive restoration completed in 2020. 3.3L Colombo V-12 engine. Three Weber twin-choke carburetors. Ansa exhaust system. Rated at 260 HP and 217 ft/lbs of torque. 5-speed manual gearbox. Independent front and rear suspension with unequal-length a-arms and coil springs. 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Introduced at the Paris Auto Show in 1964, the Ferrari 275 GT represented a significant leap forward for Ferrari.
Near the top of any Ferrari collector's list, Haggerty suggests a top tier 275 GTS is trending around $1.4m.

This example appears at Mecum.

Sunday, November 29, 2020

1967 Chevrolet Corvette - squared

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Bloomington Gold, Duntov Award, Known As Deuces Wild. Frame-off restoration. Original 427/435 HP V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. 4.11 Positraction. Factory side exhaust car. Rally Red with original White convertible top. HERE
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. National NCRS Top Flight award with a score of 100 points in 2019, one of only three cars to achieve the perfect score. Bloomington Gold Certified. Comprehensive restoration. Original drivetrain. Original 427/435 HP V-8 engine. Original 4-speed manual transmission. 4.11 Positraction. F41 suspension. Factory side pipe car. HERE

Barn Finds


1949 Aston Martin DB2 £679,000

1932 Cadillac Model 370B Convertible Victoria $350,000

1954 Corvette C1 $80,000+

1969 Dodge Daytona $90,000

Lamborghini Miura $1m

1955 Porsche 356 Speedster $ 150,000+

1941 Cord $ 50,000

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

First 1969 Boss 302 Mustang Concept Car $ 180,000

1961 Ferrari 250 SWB California Spider, left, $ 18m - right 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 Gran Sport Berinetta $ 2.2m

Saturday, November 28, 2020

2018 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 - $187k

1,986 miles. Arancio Borealis Pearl finish. Nero Ade interior with Arancio contrast stitching. 5.2L V-10 FSI VVT engine with 580 HP. Top speed of 202 MPH. 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds. 7-speed automatic transmission. Ventilated disc brakes with orange calipers.
The LP580-2 is a lighter, softer, and cheaper variant of the 4WD Huracan LP610-4. This brings it into the realm of the McLaren 570S, Porsche 911 Turbo or Audi R8. The car started at a base of $200k.
This example made $187k at Mecum.

2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M - $375k high bid

One of 499 built to commemorate the 16th Formula Constructor's World Championship earned by Ferrari in 2008. One of 120 US units. Bespoke Red carbon fiber coachwork. 4.3L/503 HP DOHC 32 valve engine. Multi-port fuel injection, variable valve timing. F1 SuperFast2 electro-hydraulic gearbox. Independent front/rear wishbone suspension with coil springs. Sport-tuned suspension with ride control. Brembo carbon ceramic 4-wheel vented disc brakes.
455 miles from new. Zero to 60 mph comes in 3.4 sec with a standing ¼-mile of 11.5 sec. Top speed (redline limited) is 196 mph. Power is 503 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 347 lb-ft of twist @ 5250 rpm. Sticker was something north of $300k.
This example high bid to $375k at Mecum.

Friday, November 27, 2020

2019 Corvette ZR1

For sale on Bring A Trailer is a 2019 Corvette ZR1 with only five miles on its clock. It's never been driven beyond the final assembly line testing.

In Corvette Racing Yellow over a Jet Black leather interior, this example is equipped with the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group, Competition Sports seats, the Track Performance Package, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, and staggered-diameter alloy wheels.
The window sticker states the total price came to $145,010. With minutes to go, the bid is $138,500.

For the money a body gets 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 215 mph. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed manual with rev-matching or an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.