MORE POWER: Top Muscle Cars at the 2022 Houston Auction
November 2, 2022
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #750 – 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS LS6 – SOLD $225,500
Easily identifiable by their classic 2-door coupe design and potent engines, muscle cars have parked themselves in many motorists’ hearts. The short-lived age of American muscle has made these cars some of the most desirable vehicles to cross the Barrett-Jackson block. Take a look at the top-selling original muscle cars at the 2022 Houston Auction.
LOT #750 – 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS LS6 – SOLD $225,500
Pictured above, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 is powered by a 454ci engine and mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. After a full rotisserie restoration, this Chevelle is finished in its factory Tuxedo Black. It is fully documented with both GM factory Build Sheets and is also in the LS6 Registry.
LOT #730 – 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD – SOLD $220,000
Powered by a 440ci 6-barrel V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Rotisserie restored in 2021. Includes a Wise Vehicle Validation Report, restoration receipts and is listed in the MMC Detroit Global Registry.
LOT #710 – 1970 BUICK GSX 455 STAGE 1 – SOLD $132,000 This Buick GSX has complete numbers-matching 455ci engine and TH400 transmission with 3.42 posi-traction. It is one of 187 painted in Apollo White. Underwent a complete frame-off restoration.
LOT #695 – 1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE – SOLD $110,000
One of 1,304 Oldsmobile 442 convertibles built in 1971. Powered by its original matching-numbers 455ci V8 engine and 3-speed automatic transmission. Optioned with A/C, power steering, power disc brakes, OAI hood and power windows.
LOT #694 – 1969 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 428 SCJ R-CODE DRAG PACK – SOLD $101,200
Original factory black Drag Pack Mach 1. Powered by a date-code-correct 428 SCJ engine mated to a C6 automatic transmission with a 9-inch 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. Comes with Deluxe Marti Report.
LOT #787 – 1967 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK – SOLD $101,200
Powered by a 289ci engine build that includes a mild cam, dual exhaust, headers, aluminum intake, four-barrel carburetor and power disc brakes and power steering. Finished in Candy Apple Red with a red luxury interior.
LOT #680.1 – 1968 DODGE HEMI DART GSS “MR. NORM’S” – SOLD $99,000
Number 21 of 40 “Mr. Norm’s” Darts produced in 2007 by Blue Moon Motorsports. Powered by an 830hp 426/572ci all-aluminum GSS S/S Ultra Street HEMI engine mated to a HEMI 833 4-speed manual transmission. Complete rotisserie restoration.
LOT #700.1 – 1970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 PROTOTYPE – SOLD $99,000
This Buick GS 455 Stage 1 is a factory prototype show car. Features a frame-off restoration, Turbo 400 automatic transmission, 3:64 posi-traction rear end and Goodyear Polyglas G60-15 GT tires.
LOT #680 – 1970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLE – SOLD $96,800
GS 455 Stage 1 convertible finished in Aqua Mist with Pearl White interior, power white vinyl top with full length console, buckets, instrument gauges, convenience group, tilt steering, power brakes and locks, wide oval F70-14 tires.