Chevrolets at the 2023 Scottsdale Auction took some top sales slots with examples of its ever-popular Corvettes and Camaros, along with its off-roading Blazers. The selection of Chevrolets at the event was also highlighted by the charitable sale of a 2015 Corvette Stingray owned by the late General Colin L. Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Secretary of State, with 100% of its $200,000 hammer price benefiting America’s Promise Alliance. Take a look through the gallery below for the top-selling vehicles from the Bowtie brand at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.
Lot #1353 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 – $770,000
Pictured above is a ZL1 COPO 9560, #61 of 69 built in 1969. Powered by an all-aluminum 427/430hp V8 engine mated to a M21 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.10 posi-traction rear end. With a Jerry MacNeish Certificate of Authenticity. From the Northside Customs Collection.
Lot #1367 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $770,000
Resto-Mod just completed in October 2022 by Jeff Hayes. Features an LS3 540hp engine mated to a 4L70E automatic transmission. It includes an Art Morrison chassis, a Buttercream interior and a Dirty Martini Green exterior.
Lot #1418 – 1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS/SS BALDWIN MOTION – $583,000
Unrestored Baldwin Motion Camaro with an M21 close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission and 4.56 posi-traction rear axle.
Lot #1402 – 1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $550,000
Powered by an LT1 direct-injected 6.2-liter V8 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Riding on an Art Morrison C7 chassis with front and rear suspension; has a fully adjustable ride height and Strange coilovers.
Lot #1403 – 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE – $550,000
No. 103 of the 300 built, this Corvette was found in a Pennsylvania estate in 2003, where it had been stored, unrestored and untouched, since the now-deceased owner bought it in 1961. From the Bill Munday Auto Collection.
Lot #1363 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – $546,700
Pro-Touring, one-of-a-kind build from the custom front spoiler to the rear diffuser, custom carbon dash and custom interior panels. Powered by an LS7 engine producing 665hp and 575 ft/lbs of torque mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Lot #1388 – 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $478,500
Powered by a new LS7/570hp engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with an Art Morrison chassis with rear independent suspension, custom headers, DeWitt radiator, a Vintage Air system, Wilwood brakes and Dakota Digital gauges.
Lot #1370 – 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS LS6 – $440,000
Authentic. Build sheet and NCRS Report. Desirable Cranberry Red, black stripes and black bucket seats. Inspected by Chevelle experts Jerry MacNeish and Rick Nelson. Powered by the original matching numbers 454 V8 and 4-speed manual transmission.
Lot #1422.1 – 1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV – $440,000
Powered by an LS3 engine rated at 500hp mated to an 4L80E automatic transmission. Equipped with an Atlas transfer case, custom mono-toned interior, custom frame, Mint over white two-tone paint, roll cage and a removable hardtop.
Lot #1413 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – $423,500
Professionally restored and completed in November 2022 by Todd Compton Classic Corvettes. Street Shop C7 chassis, QA1 coilovers, “hammerhead IRS” rear end. GM supercharged LT4 crate engine backed by a new GM 8L90 8-speed automatic transmission.
Source: www.classiccars.com