Go back to an era where car designs were original. You could look at the front end or back end of a car or truck and be able to identify which make and model it was, even down to the model year.
Vehicles have become much more complex and distinguishing between the brands — let alone the makes and definitely not the model year — is more of a challenge than ever. It makes owning a classic car that much more desirable.
If you’ve always wanted a classic car, you’re in luck. Some of the best and most notable classics throughout the years are for sale at this year’s Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, PA. Whether you want an early vintage like a Model T, the most recognizable cars like the Shelby Mustang GT500, or something customized like a slammed Olds 98 ragtop, you’ll find it at the Mecum Collector Car Auction July 21-23, 2016.
Check out these classic cars going under the gavel.
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You’ll get noticed driving this spectacular specimen from when muscle cars had raw, brute force. The 1970 Mustang Fastback is enough to make a grown man salivate uncontrollably, but when you add the 429 V-8 to the equation, he goes weak in the knees.
This Mustang Boss 429 Fastback has 375 horsepower along with the 4-speed transmission and a 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. It’ll hook up hard out of the hole and sound mean doing it. It’s painted Grabber Blue and has a white interior that looks as fast as the car actually is.
Built for only one year, 1963, the split window variant of the mid-year Corvette was limited to only 11,000 produced. That limited number makes collectors get a little frisky already, though even more interest is piqued when you toss in the 360-hp 327 cubic-inch V8. Now you’ll find only 2,610 ever built, and who knows how many are still around.
This specimen of the 1963 Corvette is on the chopping block in Harrisburg. Finished in Riverside Red and with an interior wrapped in black, it’s going to be a hit-ticket item on Saturday. It’s received a frame-off restoration to exact original specifications and has been documented along the way. Happy bidding.
Maybe you want a classic car but want it to be unique. That’s exactly what you’ll get with this ’60 Olds 98 ragtop. It’s been slammed to the ground on air ride suspension and the door handles have been shaved for a custom look. It keeps some of its original features including the powertrain, however. The 394-cubic inch V-8 has been rebuilt and the interior is refinished in white Ultraleather yet maintains its original look and feel.
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A bottom-up street rod build always works best when your foundation is a 1929 Ford. The Model A lends itself well to customization because of its openness and basic original design and this one has been worked to the max. Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V-6 from Buick mated with a TH350 automatic transmission. It has all the modern touches in a nearly 90-year-old body including stainless steel brake lines, tilt steering, ceramic-coated exhaust, and even a CD player with Bluetooth connectivity. It’s been featured in Street Rodder and Rod & Custom, so you know it’s well done.
One of the few “No-Reserve” listings at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg is this ’69 Beetle Convertible. There’s nothing particularly special about it except that everyone loves the Beetle. It’s bound to do well at an auction where big money will be flying around.
It has the usual 4-cylinder air-cooled engine but with dual exhaust (I think drinking straws have more flow) and a 4-speed transmission. The interior is flawless but quite basic, right down to the ancient AM radio with push buttons. The pale yellow paint job and black ragtop look splendid on the Beetle. Someone’s going to be taking home an amazing VW.
The holy grail of this Mecum Auction goes by the name of Shelby. It’s a 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback, an amazing specimen of automotive muscle car history. It has the 428 cubic-inch police interceptor engine producing 360 horsepower and a 3-speed transmission. It’s covered in gold paint with a black interior complete with Comfortweave bucket seats. It’s covered in Cobra decals, from the air cleaner under the hood to badges on the steering wheel and on the front and rear.
The Shelby GT500 has front disc brakes and power steering which weren’t yet commonplace in 1968, and this one has 10-spoke Shelby wheels with classic-look white-lettered tires as well. This car is going to run midway through the say on Saturday, which is primetime for the auction world.
If something a little unusual tickles your fancy, that’s going to be rolling through the block as well. The ’56 Ford C750 truck is a custom build done up in 2006 and is not your typical classic truck. It’s painted a 4-stage Candy Purple and is lowered with rear air bag suspension. Under the massive, tall hood rests a 460 cubic-inch power plant, mated to a C6 automatic transmission.
A few of the unique features of the C750: it’s a custom-built four-door (extremely uncommon), it has a custom box and fenders, it’s custom-fitted with overhead DVD and Bluetooth connectivity, and it’s got custom power windows, air conditioning, and cruise control. The theme here? Obviously, custom.
It sparked a frenzy when it hit the scene in 1969. The Camaro RS/SS is one of the most popular models to ever grace our American roadways and it’s still sexy all these years later. This particular car has only 70 miles on it since a complete restoration was completed. It has a 350-horsepower 396 CI V-8 and a 4-speed transmission. It boasts a bullet-proof 12-bolt rear end and a 3.31 positraction differential. It has hidden headlights, which is an incredibly popular option, and the front and rear spoilers everyone wants. Right down to the rally wheels, this ’69 Camaro RS/SS has got it going on and will spark a bidding frenzy from the audience.
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