Surprise Sales: Are these cars taking off, or is it a one-time thing?
Mike Austin looks at four recent sales from Hemmings Auctions. Are these cars taking off in the market, or where these just one-time big results?
First up, our top sale from January, a 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 Super Snake Prototype Tribute. This car started life as a 289 V-8 but underwent a four-year restoration to transform it into a copy of the 427-powered one-of-one original. See more here: https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1967...
Then a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D that went for double our reserve price. That's because it's super clean with a full record of service history. More photos and a video in the auction listing: https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1978...
This 2008 Jaguar XKR went for $11,000 more than our reserve price, and it's an indication that second-generation XKR prices are headed up. Check out the final price: https://www.hemmings.com/auction/2008...
And finally, a 1933 Ford DeLuxe Cabriolet, hot-rodded in 1950s style with a Mercury Flathead V-8. It's so pretty that it's easy to see why bidding went into a 3-way overtime battle, jumping up more than a third in price. Be sure to look at the engine photo: https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1933...
Also, have you seen the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast yet? Our own Mike Musto and Dan Stoner talk shop with a new guest every week. And it's even on YouTube!
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Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Prototype Tribute
02:00 - 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D
02:57 - 2008 Jaguar XKR convertible
03:57 - 1933 Ford DeLuxe with Mercury Flathead V-8
04:50 - Check out the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast