AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Top Muscle Cars at January’s Scottsdale Auction
February 3, 2025
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #1286.1 – 1968 SHELBY GT500KR – SOLD! $495,000
Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 Scottsdale Auction showcased an extraordinary array of muscle cars, solidifying their status as some of the most sought-after vehicles in the collector car world. Take a journey through this gallery to discover the top-selling muscle cars that starred in the spotlight on the Scottsdale Auction block.
LOT #1286.1 – 1968 SHELBY GT500KR – SOLD! $495,000
Pictured above and found in a barn after 30 years. Concours restoration. Fully documented. Powered by an original 428ci Cobra Jet engine paired with a C6 automatic transmission. Listed in the Shelby Registry.
LOT #1390 – 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 – SOLD! $467,500
Matching-numbers, rotisserie restoration. Powered by a 429ci engine with a Hurst shifter-controlled 4-speed manual transmission. One of 13 made with California emissions equipment, and 89 finished in Calypso Coral, per framed Elite Marti Report.
LOT #1370 – 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD – SOLD! $429,000
Has matching-numbers original drivetrain. Powered by a 426ci HEMI engine and TorqueFlite 727hp transmission. One of 135 A13-code Special HEMIs built for the model year. Finished in Lemon Twist. Includes Trim Tag, Broadcast Sheet, Wise Validation Report.
LOT #1438.1 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $418,000
TopFlight award-winner. Powered by its matching-numbers L71 427/435hp Turbo-Jet engine paired with a Tri-Power and a 4-speed manual transmission.
LOT #1419 – 1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 – SOLD! $412,500
Powered by a 429/375hp V8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in Royal Maroon paint. Equipped with power steering, black interior and chromed Magnum 500 wheels. 38,798 miles.
LOT #1094.1 – 1970 FORD MUSTANG 428 CJ CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $396,000
One of 47 Cobra Jet convertible Mustangs built for model year. Finished in Candy Apple Red single-stage paint with black deluxe interior. Features power steering, power brakes, power top, air conditioning and original smog equipment.
LOT #1355 – 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD – SOLD! $396,000
One of only 135 produced for the model year. Powered by original matching-numbers 426ci V8 engine paired with an upgraded 18-spline A833 HEMI 4-speed manual transmission. Includes original Build Sheet and Wise Validation Report.
LOT #1349 – 1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 – SOLD! $385,000
Powered by an original HP Boss 429 V8 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. KK #1851. Restored by Kevin’s Klassic Cars. Includes original title, owner card and Build Sheet. 222 miles.
LOT #1418.1 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO YENKO – SOLD! $363,000
Certified by Jerry MacNeish. Yenko COPO powered by a COPO L72 427/425hp matching-numbers high-performance engine and Turbo Hydramatic transmission.
LOT #1317 – 1967 SHELBY GT500 – SOLD! $346,500
Powered by a 428ci Police Interceptor V8 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, just as it was built by Shelby American in 1967. In its original-born color of Nightmist Blue Metallic over a black interior.
LOT #1096.1 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 RS – SOLD! $330,000
Jerry MacNeish-certified. Powered by a born-with drivetrain. In 57-code Fathom Green with a Midnight Green vinyl top and Ivory interior. Retains many original components and restored to originality.