These 10 Rare Cars Sold for Over $1 Million
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The 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro ZL1
- : $1.09 million
In the 1960s, General Motors set a 400 cubic inch engine size limit on all intermediate models. This meant that the standard Chevy Camaro was stuck with a 396 cubic inch engine, giving it less power than the competition.
Some enthusiasts discovered a loophole: they could special order a Camaro with a larger engine if they went through the Central Office Production Order system. This allowed owners to get a more powerful engine, specifically the 427ci V-8. However, only a small number, just 69, came equipped with the high-performance ZL1 engine, making them a rare and valuable collector's item.
9. 1970 Pontiac GTO "The Judge" Convertible
- : $1.1 million
Only 168 GTO Judge Convertibles were manufactured in 1970. Of those, a mere seven were equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission. This rare and unique car sold for a cool $1.1 million at Mecum Kissimmee 2023.
8. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6
- : $1.2 million
Ray Allen drove this particular car, which was nicknamed the "Killer Car," appropriately, to an undefeated 1970 NHRA season. He and the car won the top prize that year as the NHRA World Finals champions.
At auction, it still had 68 original miles on it, almost all from racing tracks. It sold in 2006 for $1.2 million at a Barrett-Jackson auction, but later sold at a significantly lower price. Still, it provides a fun and distinctive look at racing history.
The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible.
- : $1.45 million
In 1970, Dodge produced 963 convertible Challenger R/Ts. Of these, only a handful, just five, had the four-speed 426 Street Hemi engine, and one of those might be the last one of those five, which could explain its high auction price.
This particular combination proved to be one of the fastest classic-era muscle cars, making it a pleasure to drive alongside its good looks.
6. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
- : $1.65 million
Experts are unsure of the exact production number, but it's estimated that Plymouth produced only 1,969 of these Superbirds, 170 of which used the 426 Hemi engine.
In spite of their exceptional performance, these automobiles ultimately failed in the early '70s. Some remained on dealer lots for an extended time, but now, one of the few remaining exemplars commands a price of $1.65 million at auction.
5. 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake
- : $2.2 million
Originally meant as a limited production run of just 50 cars, Carroll Shelby and Ford only ultimately produced a prototype. Shelby placed a 427ci V-8 engine into a fastback Mustang, likely creating a 520-horsepower ride.
It remains an one-of-a-kind item — and sold accordingly at an auction.
4. 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona, a high-performance automobile.
- : $3.0 million
For NASCAR racing, Dodge modified the Charger 500 by adding a large rear spoiler and a front nose cone. It proved to be a very effective combination, which eventually led to it becoming so dominant that NASCAR felt compelled to ban it in order to keep the races competitive.
Out of the 503 Daytona cars that were produced by Dodge, only 70 of them came equipped with the 426ci Hemi V-8 engine, making this specific model a rare and interesting piece of racing history.
This 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible is a rare muscle car equipped with a 426 Hemi engine.
- : $3.5 million
Plymouth made only 11 Hemi 'Cudas in 1970. Three times ago, these particular vehicles have sold at auction for over $1 million, and one went up for bid to $4.8 million. Nevertheless, the seller initially refused to sell the car for less than $6.5 million.
2. 1968 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt" Car
- : $3.75 million
What was typically an affordable hobbyist car, a 1968 Mustang GT, sold at auction in 2020 for $3.75 million.
Why? Because it's the car driven by Steve McQueen in the action-packed movie "Bullitt." Fortunately, car enthusiasts have the opportunity to purchase a car with the same features for a price between five and seven figures.
1. 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype
- : $3.95 million
This vehicle, powered by a relatively small 289ci V-8 engine producing 350 horsepower, did not excel in terms of performance.
Rather, it symbolizes a piece of history. In 1965, Ford hired Carroll Shelby to design a Mustang that could compete head to head with the Chevrolet Corvette. Shelby's first try was this prototype, which didn't quite meet expectations in terms of power, but marked the beginning of a partnership that later became truly legendary. This original prototype remains the most expensive muscle car ever sold, establishing the record in 2022 at a Mecum Kissimmee auction.
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These 10 Rare Cars Sold for Over $1 Million
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