The hardworking staff of Hemmings Auctions is proud to share with you some of the most notable vehicles they have helped to find enthusiastic new homes for over the past week. Forty-seven new vehicle listings launched between Sunday, April 2, and Saturday the 8th. Of those, 29 sold, including 10 post-auction Make Offer listings. This equates to a sell-through rate of 62 percent. You can keep abreast of the latest consignments by subscribing to the daily Hemmings Auctions email newsletter.
1938 Ford De Luxe V-8 Station Wagon
Reserve: $43,000
Selling Price: $52,500
Recent Market Range: $38,500-$53,500
Ford’s De Luxe Station Wagon was as pretty as it was practical in 1938, with rounded lines and a capacious cargo area. Of course, the body’s structural Maple and Birch woods were this car’s party piece. This example was brought back to full functionality with some minor upgrades that included the fitment of a later, 100-horsepower, 239-cu.in. flathead V-8 under the hood to replace the stock 85-hp engine. The Dartmouth Green paint appeared very nice, although the seller noted a couple of polishing burns; some metal repairs were done to make the Ford fully solid, and visibly cracked tires needed replacement for safety’s sake. It was no surprise this woodie sold at the top of its market range.
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
Reserve: $21,500
Selling Price: $21,000
Recent Market Range: $19,000-$27,000
The price this 2003 SL55 AMG brought as a Make Offer listing represented a fraction of the folding-hard-roof convertible’s original MSRP. It wasn’t just the price that made this sub-72,000-mile Mercedes-Benz a great buy: as the company’s flagship performance car, it was loaded with performance (493-hp supercharged V-8) and premium equipment (panoramic glass roof, active suspension, navigation/premium sound) that remain desirable 20 years on. A minor crash was divulged via Carfax, but no rust or paint and wheel damage appeared in photos and the interior looked very fresh, with all power accessories reportedly functional. No issues were noted in the driveline either- just turn the key and go.
2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Reserve: $13,999
Selling Price: $15,750
Recent Market Range: $12,500-$18,500
Ford’s controversial luxury pickup of the early Aughts, the Lincoln Blackwood, is coming into its own as a collectible vehicle. This example of the one-year-only model, one of fewer than 3,400 built, was equipped for towing with a hitch and trailer brake controller. The rear-drive truck appeared in fine shape with a few aftermarket components including 22-inch wheels and a modern infotainment unit. The trademark black paint appeared good, as did the black leather interior, which exhibited some creasing on the four bucket seats. Minor corrosion was visible on the undercarriage, along with a worn spare tire, but the carpeted trunk was tidy. The sum achieved over reserve went to a charity.
1986 Chevrolet K10 Silverado
Reserve: $19,900
Selling Price: $20,895
Recent Market Range: $22,500-$34,500
The boxy GM pickups of the 1980s are popular today, as the 21 comments and 14 bids on this 1986 Chevy K10 Silverado 4×4 proved. The never-rusted truck was recently treated to a restoration that included new white paint, replacement exterior trim, fresh red interior components (including cloth/vinyl upholstery, headliner, and carpet), and a rebuilt 350-cu.in. V-8 with around 6,000 miles on the odometer. The bed exhibited no scratches or dents, the A/C and power accessories worked, and the undercarriage looked nearly spotless. A walkaround/driving video and 100-plus photos showed the Fleetside pickup in its best light, and it hammered for what will soon be considered a bargain price.
1993 Lone Star Classics LS427
Reserve: $35,000
Selling Price: $36,750
Recent Market Range: $29,000-$46,000
There’s a reason the Shelby Cobra remains popular decades after the originals were built- its blend of looks and speed is virtually unmatched. This replica dubbed the LS427, built by Lone Star Classics, was titled as a 1993 and powered by a fine-running, 5-speed-manual-equipped 351-cu.in. Windsor V-8 that wore “Cobra”-trimmed rocker covers and a matching air cleaner. While the paint looked good (one crack was noted at the front), the car generally showed its age in small ways that included faded carpets, worn seatbelts, a CD stereo missing its faceplate, and some corroded brightwork. This represented a relatively inexpensive way to get into Cobra ownership and a good base for improvement.
1958 Chevrolet Apache
Reserve: $35,000
Selling Price: $57,225
Recent Market Range: $25,500-$40,000
This vintage Chevy recently made its second trip across the Hemmings Auctions virtual block, having sold for $37,013 in September 2019. This time it earned it substantially more, after an impressive 41 bids. Why? The Stepside-bodied Apache enjoyed a 2022 repaint and some mechanical refreshing circa-2020, the combination of which left it looking and driving great. The 235-inch inline-six wasn’t rebuilt but was said to run well with minor oil weeping; no issues were reported with the three-speed manual. That fresh paint shined against the body’s ample brightwork, and the velour-upholstered bench seat looked comfortable, if not historically accurate. Great photos and videos helped the result.