There was once a time when the national auction scene would rapidly wind down following the action in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Not anymore. Several companies have proven that there’s plenty of buying and selling opportunity prior to ringing in the New Year, including GAA Classic Cars Auction. As has been tradition for the Greensboro, North Carolina, company, its season ends in fine fashion with a three-day, late-autumn sale at its dedicated facility. Last year’s dates were November 3-5.
By our count, the November sale catalog featured a staggering 700-plus vehicles, in addition to a small handful of vintage bicycles and automobilia; all were offered through traditional in-person bidding, as well as online and by phone. The event included something from every corner of the hobby, from a 1926 Ford Model T right up to an array of late-model exotics. Stock and modified postwar cruisers and domestic muscle cars weren’t excluded, either.
In fact, it was a restomodded 1966 Ford Mustang convertible that stole the show and claimed the top rung on the sales ladder when it commanded $235,000 (all listed sale prices include a buyer’s premium). The potent pony was powered by a 460-hp Coyote V-8 engine paired with a six-speed Tremec; it also featured a
