Driving a classic car is truly an exhilarating experience. These breathtaking vehicles preserve the styles and specifications of bygone eras of motoring, and owning one is an incredible privilege.
Whether you’re a seasoned car collector or new to the hobby, it’s important to know what vehicles are selling for in the classic car market. That way, you can make more informed decisions about parting ways with cars in your collection or investing in additional beauties.
Recently, four stunning vehicles sold on the auction site Bringatrailer.com. These iconic rides included a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, a 1954 Lincoln Capri, a 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, and a 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider. Let’s take a tour of these impressive vehicles.
327-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
This sleek and dreamy 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe changed hands for $45,500. Before the sale, the seller had the vehicle undergo an extensive refurbishment that included a new engine, updates to its interior, and new paint.
While this classic Camaro originally came in Butternut Yellow (Y), it now sports a stunning black finish with white stripes. The exterior also boasts glimmering aftermarket projector-style headlights, chrome bumpers, and a rear spoiler.
The car sits atop rally-style 17” alloy wheels with bright center caps. The wheels are wrapped in 235/45 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp-2 tires. Additionally, power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes supply stopping power and exceptional handling dynamics for this classic.
The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe’s new engine is a 327 cu in V8. The V8 boasts an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, intake manifold, a polished air cleaner assembly, and valve covers. The engine routes power to its rear wheels via a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the car features a dual exhaust system, reducing back pressure and further enhancing its powerful engine.
If you take a look inside this classic, you’ll see front bucket seats and a rear bench with new black vinyl trim. This trim matches its door panels, carpets, and dashboard. The interior also includes desirable amenities, such as its Vintage Air climate control and an aftermarket stereo system with a Boss Amplifier and Custom Autosound radio and speakers.
The cabin also features a center console, lap belts, rubber floor mats, a 120-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and a three-spoke steering wheel.
1954 Lincoln Capri Sedan
Next on our tour is an impressive antique 1954 Lincoln Capri Sedan, which sold for $9,000. The car features a two-tone black finish with signs of aging, and it sports a driver-side fender mirror, a rocker-panel trim, side trim, and rear fender skirts. Its headlights, front bumper, and grille were refurbished and reinstalled under previous ownership.
The antique vehicle features stylish black-painted 15” steel wheels with chrome bumpers and Firestone whitewall tires. A rebuilt 317.5 cu in Y-block V8 powers the car. The engine features a gold air cleaner and valve cover, and it sends power to its rear wheels via a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
Those who worked on the Lincoln’s engine rebuilt its carburetor and fuel pump, and they painted its engine bay. Additionally, they rebuilt the brake’s master cylinder.
The Lincoln’s cabin sports black leather and white vinyl front and rear bench seats, and its front bench seat is power-adjustable. The interior also boasts luxurious-looking gold-painted upper door panels and a matching dashboard. Other features include its power windows, an aluminum doorsill trim, a push-button AM radio, and an analog clock.
The cockpit features a two-spoke steering wheel with a chrome ring. The wheel sits in front of a horizontally sweeping 120-mph speedometer as well as gauges for its battery status, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level.
2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
This next unit is far newer than the 1967 Camaro and 1954 Lincoln, but its incredible opulence and low mileage enabled the seller to walk away with $70,000. It boasts a beautiful Grigio Silverstone Metallic finish with a power-operated sunroof. The car also features front and rear parking sensors as well as a power-operated antenna.
Beneath its stunning body lies chrome-finished 16” wheels wrapped in 235/65 Goodyear Assurance All-Season tires. The car also includes impressive handling features, such as its four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, Adaptive Ride Control suspension, and dual exhaust outlets.
A powerful 5.4-liter M73 V12 powers this Rolls-Royce. The engine is sourced from a BMW, and it features a factory rating of 322 horsepower and 361 foot-pounds of torque. Further, it routes power to its rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.
Before the sale, the seller changed the engine’s fluids, flushed its fuel system, and cleaned its valves and fuel injectors. Additionally, they replaced the battery, spark plugs, hood support struts, and fuel filter.
The Rolls-Royce’s cabin boasts attractive beige-leather upholstered seats with blue piping. It also features wood veneer accents along its door inserts, dashboard, center console, rear tray tables, and front seat adjustable switches. The interior also includes a pop-up LCD screen, Alpine cassette stereo, dual-zone automatic climate control, and many other impressive amenities. Finally, it features a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider 6-Speed
Last, but certainly not least, on our tour is a breathtaking 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider 6-Speed, which sold for $98,000. This eye-catching sports car features a Pininfarina-designed body with Rosso Corsa finish. Its exterior is all the more beautiful with a black convertible top, tan top boot, Challenge-style rear grille, and pop-up headlights. Other notable features include its integrated front fog lights, quad exhaust outlets, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, and air intakes along the rocker panels and doors.
The Ferrari sits on 18” five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE050a tires. Braking is made up of ventilated discs with Ferrari-branded brake calipers at all four corners.
This powerhouse vehicle sports a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 with dry-sump lubrication and five valves per cylinder, empowering it with a factory rating of 375 horsepower and 268 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is mated to a gated six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential.
The car’s interior features Daytona-style Tan Connolly and black-leather upholstered seats, providing drivers and passengers with both comfort and style. It also includes drilled aluminum pedals, a gated shifter, automatic climate control, a Parrot head unit, and ancillary instruments. Further, it boasts a leather-wrapped steering wheel that fronts a 200-mph speedometer, 10k-rpm tachometer, and various gauges.
Get Classic Car Insurance For Your 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
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***Photos in this blog courtesy of Bring a Trailer Auctions***
