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I look forward to seeing some of the more distinctive items that have gone under the hammer at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. Our Price Guide updates daily, and while thousands of items stream in, I always try to highlight a few of my favorites to share with our followers. I like to pick ones with a good story behind them, because sharing my passion for antique and vintage items and the history behind them is the best part of my job. Let me tell you about an interesting item that one of our partners recently auctioned.
Car enthusiasts are a special breed. They love their cars like family members and are driven to preserve vintage cars and their history. Collectors of other items have their “white whale,” a piece or item they have always wanted. For many car fans, the dream is a “barn find” —that special vintage vehicle that got put away, and then sat alone and untouched until someone came along to rescue it. Recently, a car from an auction by our Industry Partner, Damewood Auctioneers, caught my eye.
The Mustang, produced by Ford Motor Company, is an iconic muscle car. From the very first model to later designs, when you see one on the street, you notice it. This one was no exception. Ford introduced the Mustang Mach One in 1968, for the 1969 model year. Everything about it was a new concept, from the sleek, low-slung design to the powerful engine.
The car in the Damewood auction was something we seldom see at an auction. It was a one-owner car with only 100K original miles. It was also a gorgeous shade of Candy Apple Red, as any good muscle car should be. It wouldn’t start or run, but the body and interior were in fantastic condition. While some might pass up a car that won’t start or run, others are more than willing to pay for a project car with this kind of potential.
The final price for this beauty was $29,612.50. That’s not chump change, but it’s a good deal for a dedicated car fan who wants to take the time to restore it. If I’d been at this auction, I might have jumped in on the bidding, but the time required to bring it back to life would likely be an issue for me. Still, it’s nice to dream about that perfect muscle car, just waiting in a barn to be saved.