AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Top Muscle Cars from the 60s at 2023 Las Vegas Auction
June 29, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #708 – 1968 SHELBY GT500KR – SOLD! $275,000
At the 2023 Las Vegas Auction, many muscle cars took pride of place, showcasing some of the most sought-after vehicles in existence. View this selection of muscle cars that graced the auction block in Las Vegas, offering a thrilling glimpse into the world of raw power and timeless design:
LOT #708 – 1968 SHELBY GT500KR – SOLD! $275,000
Pictured above, this 1968 Shelby GT500KR is powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet engine paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in Highland Green with painted Le Mans stripes. Optioned with air conditioning, GT Decor and a rear sport deck seat.
LOT #728 – 1968 SHELBY GT500 KR CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $205,700
Built on July 18, 1968, Shelby #4122 is one of 518 convertibles with a 428CJ engine and one of 251 with an automatic transmission. With 45,512 miles (not indicated on title). Listed in the Shelby Registry and comes with the Deluxe Marti Report.
LOT #683 – 1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $151,800
Powered by a 409ci engine with two 4-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. 2,541 miles (title reads exempt). Part of the 409 Collection from The Bryan Frank Collection.
LOT #770 – 1966 SHELBY GT350-H – SOLD! $134,200
Started life as a true Hertz Rent-a-Racer; recently restored into a Group B vintage SCCA race car, competing in events like Monterey Historics. Powered by a 289ci V8 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. From the Tyler Hoover Collection.
LOT #469 – 1969 PLYMOUTH HEMI ROAD RUNNER – SOLD! $121,000
Powered by a matching-numbers 426ci HEMI V8 engine with 425hp, mated to its original 4-speed manual transmission and differential. Well-optioned; repainted once in the original Frost Green color.
LOT #669 – 1968 PLYMOUTH HEMI ROAD RUNNER – SOLD! $110,000
Comprehensive rotisserie restoration finished in Matador Red with radio delete. Powered by its matching-numbers 426ci HEMI engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors paired with an automatic transmission. One of 62 1968 HEMI Road Runner hardtops.
LOT #682 – 1962 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE – SOLD! $110,000
Powered by a 409ci engine with two 4-barrel carburetors, with a 4-speed manual transmission and 4.11 posi-traction rear end. Part of the 409 Collection from The Bryan Frank Collection.
LOT #682.1 – 1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS – SOLD! $110,000
Powered by a 409ci engine with two 4-barrel carburetors, with a 4-speed manual transmission. 40,510 miles (title reads exempt). Part of the 409 Collection from The Bryan Frank Collection.
LOT #689 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $101,200
Finished in Tuxedo Black base coat/clear coat paint, with a new factory comfort-weave interior and a new convertible top. A 2-year frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration with only 700 miles since completion.
LOT #799.1 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 – SOLD! $82,500
Documented as a X77 Z/28. Finished in a Daytona Yellow (Code 76) exterior, with black bucket seats (Code 711) with console gauges. Equipped with power steering, power brakes and a 12-bolt rear end with 4.10 posi-traction.