One of the top attractions was an original 1955 Ford Thunderbird — production model #1 — which sold for $660,000. All prices include the customary 10 percent "buyer's premium."
The emphasis was mostly on muscle, from retro to post-modern. A classic 1970 Plymouth Superbird commanded $551,000 while Jeff Gordon's 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR racer was hammered down for just $1,000 less.
Among the other stratospherically priced lots: a custom-built Buick Blackhawk from GM's Heritage collection ($522,500), a 2009 Ford Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jet ($412,500), a 2005 Saleen S7 from the movie Iron Man ($412,500), the first production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ($385,000) and a 2008 Dodge Viper Hurst 50th Anniversary Edition ($275,000).
Proceeds from a number of the vehicles went to various charities.
Inside Line says: Is it ironic that so much automotive nostalgia still revolves around horsepower? — Anita Lienert and Paul Lienert, Correspondents
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