Old Cars Weekly

Big sales raise eyebrows at Raleigh Classic

RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2022 Winter Raleigh Classic Auction was held at the Capital Auto Auction complex from Dec. 2-3 just one mile north of Wake Forest, N.C. Like other Raleigh Classic sales, the 2022 winter auction featured many low-mileage, original cars and drew bidders who appreciate such time capsules.

I attended this auction as a registered bidder and was amazed at how well American “orphan” brands were selling. Oldsmobile, De Soto and Mercury did well at the auction, some selling in six-figure territory.

The Pontiac brand is certainly alive and well,

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