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19 curated lots closing soon.
Sorted by close time — the cards closest to hammering lead the grid. Each lot carries a current-bid line, anti-snipe extension, and a full restoration preview.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $62000.00
First-year Z/28, 302 small-block cross-bolted for SCCA Trans-Am. Cowl-tag authentic, restored 2022 to race trim, logbook included.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $245000.00
1969-only ZL1 all-aluminum 427/430 hp, COPO 9560 single-model-year. Distinct from the cast-iron L88. Numbers-matched, body-off restoration.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $94000.00
1970-only LS6 454/450 hp single-model-year. Cowl-induction hood, frame-off restoration completed 2024. Trim tag decoded, block casting verified.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $73000.00
L78 396/375 hp block paired with L89 aluminum-head substitute. Cowl-tag authentic, restoration completed 2023 with correct fasteners and finishes.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $52000.00
1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 LS5 (360 hp) with cowl-induction hood. Frame-up restoration, logbook included, trim tag and partial-VIN matched.
1961-only single-year 409 big-block with the SS chrome trim package. Numbers matching, body-off 2022 restoration, two-tone correctly restored.
1957-only RPO 540 283 Fuelie on the year-only aluminum intake manifold. Mechanical fuel injection verified, body-off restoration with period finishes.
1969 Nova SS with L78 396/375 hp and the L34 carryover option package. Body-off restoration, cowl-induction hood, trim tag year-specific format.
Chevrolet
More Chevrolet →Current bid · $279000.00
1969 L88 427/430 hp all-aluminum, one of fewer than 220 built. Tank sticker decoded, fiberglass body in correct gel-coat, sidepipe exhaust.
1971 El Camino SS with 454 LS5 and cowl-induction hood. Pickup-side muscle, body-off restoration completed 2024, trim tag and broadcast sheet included.
Plymouth
More Plymouth →Current bid · $121000.00
1970 E-body Cuda 440 Six Barrel, three two-barrel induction on a shaker hood. Fender-tag authentic, body-shell media-blasted and refinished in correct FK5 Sublime.
Plymouth
More Plymouth →Current bid · $112000.00
1969 Road Runner 440 Six Barrel convertible with the Stage III package. Broadcast sheet included, body-off restoration, fender-tag year-specific format.
Mercury
More Mercury →Current bid · $90000.00
1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet with the Drag Pak option. Ram-air hardware, four-speed, fiberglass lift-off hood. Marti report included.
Mercury
More Mercury →Current bid · $59000.00
1969 Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet with the XR7-roof package. Ram-air shaker hood, console-shift automatic. Marti report and door-data plate authentic.
1970 GSX 455 Stage 1 — single-model-year high-output Stage 1 package at 510 lb-ft. Saturn Yellow over black, hood tach, full body-off restoration.
1971 Riviera GS 455 Stage 1 boattail survivor. Three-stage automatic, bucket seats, console. Numbers matching, original sheet metal, professional refresh.
Oldsmobile
More Oldsmobile →Current bid · $63000.00
1970 442 W-30 with the 455 cu in ram-air package and forced-air induction. W-25 cold-air hood opening, W-27 aluminum intake. Fender-tag authentic.
Oldsmobile
More Oldsmobile →Current bid · $49500.00
1968 Hurst/Olds — 442-based Indy 500 pace-car tribute in Peruvian Silver over black. Shaker hood, dual exhaust, bucket seats with console.
Oldsmobile
More Oldsmobile →Current bid · $72000.00
1968 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442 — first-year Indy 500 pace-car tribute in Canyon Yellow over Peruvian Gold. 455 cu in W-45 with W-25 cold-air hood opening, dual exhaust, Hurst-shifted, bucket seats with console. Frame-off restoration, trim tag authentic.