collector car market

Summer Edition of the GAA Classic Auction

The big sale of the day here at the summer edition of the GAA Classic Auction was a 2005 Ford GT. When the hammer fell, it sold for $435,000 which was more than many experts expected. It was one of the many six figure sales that we witnessed here today at The Automobile Palace, GAA Classic’s auction facility here in Greensboro, North Carolina. Saturday was the big finale for the three-day sale. Many examples of top level muscle cars sold here today, proving that the collector car market is alive and well.

Another big sale happened later in the afternoon when a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda sold for $205,000. And a surprise late entry made an interesting appearance when a 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 with documentation crossed the auction floor. The bidding seemed to stall out at $160,000. But one buyer kept negotiating after the sale and got it for $165,000. At mid-afternoon, in a special charity auction, a 2001 Bullitt Mustang was offered to support the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina. Not only did the sale of the Bullitt Mustang raise $75,000 for the children’s charity, but many of the auction bidders offered large pledges totally another $35,000 to go toward the orphaned chidren’s homes. It was one of the heart warming moments of the sale. All of the proceeds went to the BCH.

Here are some of the stellar sales we were watching today at the summer edition of the GAA Classic Auction. Click through the slider below to see the cars and find out what they sold for.

2005 Ford GT offered for sale at the summer edition of the GAA Classic Auction
... sold for $435,000
The 2005 Ford GT was the top sale of the auction
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda ...
... sold for $205,000
1965 Corvette Resto Mod Convertible sold for $180,000
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 sold for $165,000
2021 Mercedes-Benz G Class with only 2k actual miles ...
... sold for $165,000
1966 Shelby GT350 Hertz Rent-A-Racer ...
... was bid up to $175,000, but did not meet reserve
1967 Corvette 427/400 Tripower Coupe sold for $118,000
1988 Porsche 930 Turbo ///
... sold for $102,500
1957 Ford Fairlane Sunliner in rare tutone colors, sold for $102,500
1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible ...
... was bid up to $210,000, but did not meet reserve
1936 Auburn Speedster ...
... sold for $75,000
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 ...
... was bid up to $88,000, but did not meet reserve
1955 Chevy Bel Air Custom resto mod ...
,,, sold for $80,000
1970 Boss 302 Mustang sold for $78,000
1956 Ford Sunliner ...
... sold for $62,000
1951 Buick Super Woody Custom ...
... sold for $42,000
Classic 1948 Indian Chief
... sold for $21,000
1969 Camaro Z/28 (RS valance added) ...
... was bid up to $105,000, dd not meet reserve
1946 Chevrolet Pickup ...
... sold for $25,000
1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet ...
... was bid up to $80,000, did not meet reserve
1958 Ford Skyliner Retractable sold for $55,000

Cars-On-Line.com is reporting the action here at the summer edition of the GAA Classic Auction at The Automobile Palace in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is where they hold the GAA Classic Auction three times a year. The summer edition began on Thursday, July 21 and will run through Saturday, July 23. Our readers love to review the results of this auction because so many true “blue collar classic cars” are sold here. These are the “bread and butter” classics, and when they sell you note the prices. That’s how you measure the health of the collector car market. With the economy taking a dive and inflation rearing its ugly head here in the U.S., will it effect what collector cars will sell for? We think that question was answered here in Greensboro this weekend.

The whole collector car community might be breathing a little easier today after a really good Friday sale at the summer edition of the GAA Classic Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina. With the U.S. economy somewhat challenged and inflation on the rise, we didn’t know what to expect when we came here to Greensboro to cover the big GAA Classic Auction. But the collector car market is alive and well proven by the results of the Friday sale here.

On Friday a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon rolled across the auction floor here at The Automobile Palace. Although the bidding seemed to stall out at $140,000, and the reserve was not met, a buyer continued to negotiate off stage. It was announced a little later that the Nomad had sold for $150,000. Now that was a decent price for a very good quality classic Nomad. It was the top sale of the day. Earlier a 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint Convertible surprised everyone when it sold for $83,000. We think that might be a record.

Here are the top sales from Friday

Top sale of the day on Friday at the GAA Classic Auction ...
... the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad sold for $150,000
2007 Ferrari F430 sold for $102,000
1961 Corvette sold for $100,000
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL sold for $100,000
1965 Ford Falcon Futura Sprnt Convertible sold for $83,000
1977 Ford Bronco sold for $87,000
2001 Ferrari 360 Spider sold for $107,000

Cars-On-Line.com’s Car Show team will be on hand here in Greensboro to bring you all the action as over 650 cars are scheduled to cross the auction block. GAA’s special auction facility, which they call The Automobile Palace, was expanded to over five acres of display area all indoors. The sea of cars here is endless. So much to see. Watch this page all weekend, and we’ll keep you updated with the cars and prices they sell for.

Classic car dealers from throughout the Southeast are on hand to buy special cars for their inventories. All of the top collector car shops are represented here. But you can join in the bidding as a private party buyer as well.

Our photo-journalist, Bob Boberg of eClassicAutos.com, thought you might like to get a taste of what it is like to be here at The Automobile Palace and experience the auction atmosphere. Here is a video montage he did for your enjoyment:

Online bidding is done through a company called Proxibid, the online bidding internet portal. The buyers fee is 11 percent on vehicles sold over $10,000 and $800 on vehicles sold for $10,000 and under. The percentage is a little higher, 15 percent on mini-bikes with a maximum fee of $800. The buyer’s fee on memorabilia is 15 percent. Click here to learn more about bidder registration.

Collector Car Values Called Flat in COL Market Trends Report

In accessing collector car values for 2016, the 1970 Ford Torino 429 Cobra currently listed in the Cars On Line Classic Ford Section has gone up over 240 percent in value since 2015. Don’t let this one get away. The current price is only $59,900, well below the current value for a No. 2 condition collector car.

Collector Car Values Flat for 2016 …

Cars On Line.com’s new Market Trends Report shows collector car values have risen less than 2 percent since the end of 2015. That’s no surprise to classic car collectors who watch the market closely. Even the high profile national collector car auctions have been unable to keep up the hot pace they have set in the last five years. Prices will end up flatlining for the year.

When Cars On Line, the internet’s most popular classic car website, released their recent Market Trends Report this week, we learned that collector car values had risen only 1.7 percent over values recorded at the end of 2015. Players in the collector car market had been accustomed to double digit increases in classic car prices up until the 2008 economic recession. Ever since the recession we’ve been waiting for that breakout year when the collector car market would return to “normal.” In the years since 2008 collector car values are up 13 percent overall. However many popular models never returned to the lofty values they attained prior to 2008. In 2015, prices rose over 5 percent. But 2016 will not see those kind of increases in collector car values. These days, car collecting is for the pure hobbyist. The “players” or “investor” type collectors are being shaken out of the hobby.

Some cars however are increasing in value in spite of the flat growth in the market. On average, classic Fords have gone up 12.5 percent in 2016. Look at the chart below and you’ll see Ford Torino 429 Cobra Jets are up more than any other “blue collar” Ford in our sample group. Prices on the big block Torinos are up 240 percent over the past year. For many years, Torinos were not given the respect they deserved, but now it looks like many of the blue collar muscle cars of the past are catching up in value.

Here is our sample group of collectors cars which are most often traded in today’s market. You can compare their current prices (third column) to the prices last year (middle column), and compared to collector car values in 2008.

Year, Make Model	Condition	2008	2015	2016
FORD
1928 Ford Model A Roadster	No. 2	$23,100	$19,200	$28,450
1955 Ford F100	No. 2	$23,100	$24,500	$28,475
1956 Ford Crown Victoria	No. 2	$33,500	$33,400	$33,500
1956 Ford Sunliner	No. 2	$49,800	$59,600	$49,400
1957 Ford Retractable	No. 2	$53,700	$38,150	$52,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird	No. 2	$55,500	$46,350	$47,700
1965 Mustang Convertible	No. 2	$33,800	$33,400	$33,780
1966 Shelby GT350	No. 2	$164,100	$174,000	$154,000
1967 Shelby GT500	No. 2	$191,000	$120,250	$140,875
1967 Mustang GT Fastback (S CODE)	No. 2	$26,500	$61,900	$63,400
1969 Mach 1 Mustang (M CODE)	No. 2	$37,400	$38,850	$45,200
1969 Mach 1 428 CJ (R CODE)	No. 2	$81,000	$68,700	$68,467
1969 Boss 429 Mustang	No. 2	$269,500	$242,500	$283,625
1970 Boss 302 Mustang	No. 2	$85,000	$66,400	$75,840
1970 Ford Torino 429 CJ	No. 2	$45,900	$22,700	$77,250

CHEVROLET
1954 Corvette	No. 2	$111,600	$78,875	$76,825
1955 Bel Air Hardtop	No. 2	$32,200	$35,250	$42,267
1955 Bel Air Convertible	No. 2	$64,750	$63,846	$62,400
1956 Nomad	No. 2	$77,000	$52,575	$62,925
1957 Bel Air Hardtop	No. 2	$62,700	$47,450	$51,027
1957 Bel Air Convertible	No. 2	$94,500	$74,092	$78,690
1957 Cameo Pickup	No. 2	$26,250	$40,000	$40,250
1958 Chevy Impala Convt (348 Tripower)	No. 2	$99,000	$89,282	$95,100
1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe	No. 2	$71,400	$88,897	$107,220
1963 Impala SS 409 Convertible	No. 2	$55,100	$55,800	$60,397
1967 Chevelle SS 396	No. 2	$54,400	$40,550	$49,300
1967 Camaro Convertible	No. 2	$28,700	$37,450	$35,838
1967 Corvette 427/435 Convertible	No. 2	$154,500	$173,033	$137,083
1969 Camaro Z/28	No. 2	$81,675	$60,000	$62,933
1969 Camaro Pace Car	No. 2	$67,000	$67,292	$55,067
1970 Chevelle SS 396	No. 2	$55,825	$52,450	$50,513
1970 Chevelle LS6 454	No. 2	$98,580	$106,627	$101,375

EDSELS
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible	No. 2	$29,400	$57,733	$50,000

AMERICAN MOTORS
1968 AMC AMX Go Pack	No. 2	$16,800	$35,650	$31,950

NASH
1960 Metropolitan Convertible	No. 2	$9,450	$17,525	$20,000

MOPARS
1957 Chrysler 300 Hardtop	No. 2	$60,900	$56,000	$47,567
1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible	No. 2	$170,000	$213,863	$246,000
1957 Dodge Sweptside Pickup	No. 2	$15,400	$36,000	$36,000
1957 Dodge Royal Lancer	No. 2	$24,500	$24,300	$43,300
1967 Dodge Coronet R/T	No. 2	$22,400	$26,550	$38,570
1969 Dodge Charger R/T	No. 2	$73,500	$56,900	$56,100
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T	No. 2	$118,500	$85,875	$112,250
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A	No. 2	$89,600	$85,850	$62,933
1970 Dodge Super Bee	No. 2	$54,000	$65,300	$52,275

1967 Plymouth GTX	No. 2	$51,500	$45,100	$39,833
1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR	No. 2	$99,900	$106,188	$92,000
1970 Plymouth SUPERBIRD	No. 2	$156,000	$150,813	$164,417
1970 HEMI Cuda	No. 2	$261,400	$314,000	$271,500
1970 Barracuda 340 Convertible	No. 2	$49,000	$42,175	$53,500
1970 Plymouth Road Runner	No. 2	$80,300	$44,950	$40,467

CADILLAC
1957 CADILLAC S62 CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$54,950	$77,056	$68,067
1959 CADILLAC S62 HARDTOP	No. 2	$21,000	$35,775	$34,900
1976 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$16,800	$36,174	$37,775

PACKARD
1937 PACKARD V-12 VICTORIA CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$103,600	$150,000	$182,000
1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$42,000	$78,450	$79,650

PONTIAC
1957 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN HT	No. 2	$18,900	$25,500	$24,500
1965 PONTIAC GTO (389 TRIPOWER)	No. 2	$35,000	$62,200	$52,733
1967 PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$42,700	$66,717	$55,100
1968 FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$19,600	$48,711	$40,700
1970 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE	No. 2	$56,700	$73,290	$64,175
1973 TRANS AM SUPER DUTY	No. 2	$45,000	$135,500	$73,750
1977 BANDIT TRANS AM	No. 2	$18,000	$35,225	$42,900

BUICK
1954 SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$72,450	$112,000	$124,708
1957 ROADMASTER CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$32,900	$76,200	$116,600
1970 BUICK GS STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$89,000	$125,000	$135,000

OLDSMOBILE
1957 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE	No. 2	$62,500	$95,900	$109,167
1970 OLDS 442 W30	No. 2	$57,800	$71,100	$81,333

AUSTIN-HEALEY
1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 BJ8	No. 2	$35,000	$73,650	$67,750

JAGUAR
1967 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER	No. 2	$64,050	$127,000	$92,800
1956 JAGUAR XK140 (MC) Roadster	No. 2	$130,900	$111,000	$113,000

STUDEBAKER
1957 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK	No. 2	$19,800	$46,700	$50,000
1950 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION	No. 2	$12,600	$19,063	$18,500
1953 STUDEBAKER REGAL	No. 2	$16,100	$28,450	$21,300
1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI	No. 2	$19,600	$35,194	$22,850

HUDSON
1946 HUDSON SUPER SIX PICKUP	No. 2	$17,500	$21,000	$18,000
1951 HUDSON HORNET 2-DR	No. 2	$18,200	$28,400	$28,400

2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction

A beautiful 1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible crossed the block as the final car in the Salon Collection on Saturday. It was Lot # 5103. Only 300 of these cars were ever produced by Desoto. They are very desirable. It SOLD for $198,000

Prices Rise at 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction …

There was a marked difference in the attitude for buyers here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona this year. Not only were there more buyers here, but they were spending some serious money, raising expectations that collector car values might rise this year after three years of little or no growth.

Some of our observations of the day: we think Pontiac muscle cars are getting more respect from collectors. Look at some of the results of the auction noted below and you will see prices on Pontiac GTOs and Trans Ams inching up. Special edition Corvettes were selling well here also. We were surprised by some of the prices on Split Windows this week. This is a venue where early first generation Thunderbirds get a lot of respect and the money was here for them again on Saturday.

To compare the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction prices to average values at the end of 2014 read the Cars On Line.com Market Trends Report for 2014 by clicking this link. You’ll see that some of the cars sold here at the Barrett-Jackson sale are a marked increase over what the general market was seeing during 2014.

Muscle car enthusiasts were waiting to see what Hemi Cudas will bring here in Prime Time at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. This 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda is from the Ron Pratte Collection. SOLD for $440,000 with buyer’s commission included. Average values on Hemi Cuda hardtops in 2014 were around $206,000. But this one as very special.

1970 Chevelle SS LS6 Convertible — You’ve seen 1970 Chevelle LS6’s before, but this one is very rare. It is a 1970 Chevelle LS6 Convertible. Only a handful were produced, all the rest being hardtops. It was for sale during the Salon Collection sale on Saturday. SOLD for $165,000.

This 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible sold for $165,000, although the average value on Judge convertibles was around $100,000. Average pricing on GTO convertibles for 2014 was just over $68,000. These Barrett-Jackson prices would seem to auger well for these cars in 2015. Photo by Bob Boberg of eClassic Autos.com.

Here are some of the star cars from Prime Time Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson Auction:

Carroll Shelby’s own 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake specially built for him is CSX3015. Because it was Shelby’s own car it may be the most valuable real Shelby Cobra ever built. Many think this will be the big sale here in Scottsdale today. From the Ron Pratte Collection. Although they initially said the car was not sold, later a price was negotiated with a buyer. SOLD for $5,115,000 with buyer’s commission included.

1950 GM Futurliner — Saturday at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction they sold a 1950 General Motors Futurliner from the GM Parade of Progress Tour. Back in the day they toured the U.S. with these giant display vehicles to show people the “future.” Mr Pratte gave the Futurliner to the Armed Forces Foundation which cares for soldiers with PTSD and other service related problems. All proceeds from the auction went to the AFF. From the Ron Pratte Collection. SOLD for $4 million.

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake — Ron Pratte bought this 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Motorama Concept Car at the Barrett-Jackson some years back. It was purchased for over $2 million at that time. Today it will once again be for sale here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. From the Ron Pratte Collection. SOLD for $3 million.

Two Lane Blacktop 1955 Chevy Street Racer — The 1955 Chevy Street Racer from the iconic cult movie, Two Lane Blacktop, driven in the movie by James Taylor and Beach Boys Dennis Wilson. Sale will be Lot # 7003 in Prime Time. SOLD for $159,500 including the buyer’s commission.

Here are more cars from the Ron Pratte Collection for Saturday.

Lot #2515	1936 Delahaye “WhattheHaye” Boyd Coddington	$671,000
Lot # 2517	1938 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Coupe	$423,500
Lot # 2520	1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird	$330,000
Lot # 2522	1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda	$379,500
Lot # 2529	1969 Baldwin-Motion Camaro LS7 454	$242,000

1969 Camaro Indy Pace Car Convertible at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction — Not only is this a 1969 Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car Convertible, but it is one that came with the big block 396 ci engine just like the actual cars used to pace the 1969 Indianapolis 500 race. These are very rare. We asked our Facebook readers what it would bring at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. SOLD for $110,000.

1955-packard-carribean — Watch for the 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible, Lot # 1275.1, was it crosses the black here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. Rare matching numbers dual-quad 352cid. Only 500 of these cars were ever produced. SOLD for $110,000.

Lot #1251	1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV	$44,000
Lot # 1253	1953 Buick Skylark Convertible	$85,800
Lot # 1258	1968 Corvette L89 425/435 4-spd	$61,600
Lot # 1266	1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback	$99,000
Lot # 1269	1969 Pontiac Trans Am	$132,000
Lot # 1273	1961 Corvette Fuelie	$110,000
Lot # 1276	1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible	$93,500
Lot # 1277	1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455	$126,500
Lot # 1278	1969 Pontiac Trans Am	$124,300
Lot # 1280	1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus	$126,500
Lot # 1291	1957 Corvette Fuelie	$106,700
Lot # 5000	1963 Corvette Split Window Fuelie	$214,500

2016 Shelby GT350R — Jim Owens of Ford Motor Company was interviewed by Bob Boberg of eClassic Autos.com about the 2016 Shelby Cobra GT350R which will be sold this afternoon at the Barrett-Jackson Auction. The one you see pictured here is the one that crossed the auction block and is a prototype promo car. The first car hasn’t been produced yet. The auction buyer purchased the first car to be serial numbered for public sale. The proceeds will be given in whole to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. SOLD for $1,000,000.

We saw a couple of 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastbacks sell Friday in six figures. But here is a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible. This one should be in the $200,000 range. Let’s watch it this afternoon as it crosses the auction block here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. SOLD for $198,000.

Lot #5012	1968 Plymouth Road Runner	$99,000
Lot # 5014	1970 Plymouth Superbird	$132,000
Lot # 5015	1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger	$115,500
Lot # 5016	1971 Corvette LS6 Roadster	$203,500
Lot # 5024	1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda	$176,000
Lot # 5049	1969 Corvette L88	$495,000
Lot # 5050	1969 Corvette L89 Convertible	$220,000
Lot # 5053	1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convt	$156,200
Lot # 5053.1	1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convt	$137,500
Lot # 5059	1969 Pontiac Trans Am Prototype	$313,500
Lot # 5062	1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convt	$181,500
Lot # 5065	1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird	$324,500

Here’s a car that caused a stir a few years ago when it was sold here at the Barrett-Jackson for the first time. Once again collectors had a chance to see the 2007 Blastolene B-702 Roadster, a tribute to grand touring sports cars and a thing of wonder to behold. From the Ron Pratte Collection. SOLD for $550,000.

1969 Boss 429 Mustang — A 1969 Mustang Boss 429 was in the Saturday sale. This one also comes from the Ron Pratte Collection. SOLD for $550,000.

1933 Packard 1005 V112 Convertible Sedan — A 1933 Packard 1005 V12 Convertible Sedan, much like the one that won the Pebble Beach Concours in 2013, was offered during the Saturday Salon Collection sale at the Barrett-Jackson Auction. It SOLD for $302,500 including buyer’s commission.

1957 Chevy Chezoom by Boyd Coddington — Ron Pratte had in his collection many of Boyd Coddington’s great legendary customs. This is Boyd’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air he called the Chezoom. It was sold Saturday at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction. SOLD for $352,000 including buyer’s commission.

We invite our readers to follow our coverage of the auction on our Facebook page and on Twitter. We usually have a lively discussion on pricing with our readers each evening as the prime time cars go through the auction. You can watch the auction on TV at home while we see them going through on the auction stage. Our readers usually try to guess the prices before each car goes through. We hope you’ll join us this year and participate in the discussion.

Here is a TV schedule of how the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction will be televised for the rest of the weekend.
U.S. Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET):

Saturday, January 17
4:00 – 8:00 PM on Discovery Channel
8:00 PM – Midnight on Velocity
8:00 – 10 PM on Discovery en Español

Sunday, January 18
2:00 – 7:00 PM on Velocity

You’ll be able to watch it Friday on Velocity Channel. Our Canadian readers will note that the auction will air live internationally on Discovery Channel and Discovery World in Canada, and on Discovery Channel and Discovery Turbo in Latin America throughout the week. In addition, the Spanish language broadcast will be available to U.S. viewers on Discovery en Español on Saturday, January 17 from 8-10 PM ET.

Record Breaking Tuesday Ron Pratte Collection …

"Christine" 1958 Plymouth Fury — The movie car “Christine” a 1958 Plymouth Fury 2-Dr Hardtop restored from remaining cars and parts from the Stephen King movie. Sold Tuesday at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for $198,000. (Photo by Bob Boberg of eClassic Autos.com.)

The Stephen King movie car “Christine”, a 1958 Plymouth Fury Hardtop, starred in the creepy 1983 movie of the same name. One of the surviving movie cars sold here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction on Tuesday in a spectacular show. Click here to review Cars On Line’s coverage of the event.

The list of great collector cars sold at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction seemed endless here on Friday evening. There were a good number of 1969 Camaro Z/28s in the sale, most of them to be sold in prime time. Among the top cars sold were: the first 2015 Corvette Z06 to be sold retail (brought $800,000 in the Friday sale); a 1939 Cadillac La Salle C-Hawk Custom, Lot # 3005, sold for $410,000 in a charity sale to benefit PGA Tour Charities; Jeff Gordon’s 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo Busch Series race car, Lot # 3007 sold for $500,000 to raise money for Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation.

The highlight of the Friday Sale at 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale was the sale of the first 2015 Corvette Z06. Collectors highly regard early serial number cars. This one went for $800,000.

The Friday sale here at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction was a standout performance. The list of great quality collector cars seemed like it was limitless. Click here to view all the top sales recorded by Cars On Line during the Friday sale.

The reason we are here in Scottsdale this week is to take the temperature of the current collector car market. We believe that the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale has the power to set the stage for an upward trend in collector car prices. Whatever happens here in Scottsdale this week may set the tone for an upward trend in collector car sales for the rest of the year.

The 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is one of America’s great events. The history, the spectacle, the fervor for classic American steel is intoxicating as the staccato of the auctioneers voice pounds out a cadence that delights the crowd. Every three to five minutes history is made. What we will be watching for are quantifiable numbers which will tell us if collector car prices will go up this year. If average prices on collector cars increase here at the Barrett-Jackson it will most likely happen all across America by this spring.