1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback
The holy grail of this Mecum Auction goes by the name of Shelby. It’s a 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback, an amazing specimen of automotive muscle car history. It has the 428 cubic-inch police interceptor engine producing 360 horsepower and a 3-speed transmission. It’s covered in gold paint with a black interior complete with Comfortweave bucket seats. It’s covered in Cobra decals, from the air cleaner under the hood to badges on the steering wheel and on the front and rear.
The Shelby GT500 has front disc brakes and power steering which weren’t yet commonplace in 1968, and this one has 10-spoke Shelby wheels with classic-look white-lettered tires as well. This car is going to run midway through the say on Saturday, which is primetime for the auction world.
1956 Ford C750 Pickup
If something a little unusual tickles your fancy, that’s going to be rolling through the block as well. The ’56 Ford C750 truck is a custom build done up in 2006 and is not your typical classic truck. It’s painted a 4-stage Candy Purple and is lowered with rear air bag suspension. Under the massive, tall hood rests a 460 cubic-inch power plant, mated to a C6 automatic transmission.
A few of the unique features of the C750: it’s a custom-built four-door (extremely uncommon), it has a custom box and fenders, it’s custom-fitted with overhead DVD and Bluetooth connectivity, and it’s got custom power windows, air conditioning, and cruise control. The theme here? Obviously, custom.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
It sparked a frenzy when it hit the scene in 1969. The Camaro RS/SS is one of the most popular models to ever grace our American roadways and it’s still sexy all these years later. This particular car has only 70 miles on it since a complete restoration was completed. It has a 350-horsepower 396 CI V-8 and a 4-speed transmission. It boasts a bullet-proof 12-bolt rear end and a 3.31 positraction differential. It has hidden headlights, which is an incredibly popular option, and the front and rear spoilers everyone wants. Right down to the rally wheels, this ’69 Camaro RS/SS has got it going on and will spark a bidding frenzy from the audience.
