Coolest Cars That Didn’t Sell At July’s GAA Classic Car Auction
By
Elizabeth Puckett
Jul 29, 2019
Coolest Cars That Didn’t Sell At GAA Classic Car Auction
With a huge number of vehicles that crossed the auction block, and a high number of people in attendance, the July GAA Classic Car Auction was a total hit. Some cars were sold for absolute bargains, while others gained bids that are sure to increase the value of similar models on the market, while others remained for sale. The docket of cars still available is impressive to any collector, and most of them will move on to the November sale. Check out our pick of cars we’d definitely give a second chance to. If any of these cars spark your interest, they are still for sale by getting in touch with GAA's Johnny Ransom, contact information can be found here.
1987 Land Rover Defender
All the stops were pulled out in the restoration of the Land Rover, refurbished by Anglesey Land Rovers in The UK. It has everything from new seals to a new suspension, plus a classic interior, but $21,500 was not the right number to re-home it.
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Largely Stock 1 of 200 Made 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The late 1980s Monte Carlos are underestimated collectible cars, and this is a 1 of only 200 made example. A healthy bid of $14,000 didn’t meet the reserve on this largely stock Monte Carlo, and with only 51K miles on the clock, it’s got a long life ahead of it.
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1938 Ford Humpback Street Rod
Powered by a 350 cubic inch engine, this Ford steel body car failed to steal a winning bid!. It is equipped with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and a tilt wheel - while it’s not exactly a full resto-mod, it’s a pretty sweet build. When it crossed the auction block on Thursday, the opening day of the summer event, it grabbed a highest bid of $29,000 - not bad! - but it just wasn’t enough to earn a new owner.
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1978 Ford F150
The classic truck market from the 1960s and 1970s is hot right now, but we suspect is has a long way up before it caps out, this truck is a good example that there are still many affordable variants still a valuable before the niche really fires up. The 5.8-liter 351W that powers this beast is backed by a three-speed manual transmission would be a blast to drive. A highest bid of $4,000 would have been a steal, but it was not enough to meet the reserve.
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1969 Shelby GT500 Drag Pack
Run on Saturday, easily the busiest day of the event, a bid of $75,000 didn’t crack the reserve on this rare Stang. Only 192 1969 Shelby GT500 Drag Packs were made, and this one is coated in a special order “Grabber Yellow” paint job. Powering the muscle Mustang is a date correct 428 Super Cobra Jet engine, backed by a C6 automatic transmission that feeds into a 9” rear end.
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1962 Chevy Corvette
The fact that a 1960s Corvette didn’t snag a new home during the event goes to show you that classic car auctions can be completely unpredictable. This gold certified and well-documented Vette is part of the Larry Sachs Collection, and multiple award winner. When it fetched a bid of $98,000 on Saturday, that wasn’t enough to lift the reserve, and it rolled back to its current owner.
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1950 Mercury Sedan Lead Sled
The late 1980s Monte Carlos are underestimated collectible cars, and this is a 1 of only 200 made example. A healthy bid of $14,000 didn’t meet the reserve on this largely stock Monte Carlo, and with only 51K miles on the clock, it’s got a long life ahead of it.
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1949 Chevy 3100
This is the kind of classic truck you’d expect to see at any respectable car show. It has all the markers of a perfect restoration, and would a great addition to any collection, but not at the highest bid of $20,000. Equipped with dolphin gauges, a V8 engine, and automatic transmission, perhaps it just needs the right buyer to appreciate it.
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