GM big-block muscle cars headlined the annual spring Raleigh Classic auction held at the Capital Auto Auction facility in Youngstown, NC.  Like most of the vehicles on the docket, these cars were distinctly original, limited production cars, many of which were rare convertible models.  It’s very unlikely that 7 Buick GS Stage 1’s and multiple Olds 442 W30 drop-tops would be offered at one auction, but here they were, along with other high-performance GM-powered cars.  What a treat for muscle car junkies!

Besides the collection of muscle cars, there were also many other original, low-mileage vehicles, as has become expected at Raleigh Classic auctions.   Other standouts of the sale were an impressive selection of Woodys and a group of unique, highly collectible historical cars.  Here are some of the highlights from this 300-vehicle two-day sale.

Top 25 Sales

1970 Olds 442 W30 Sold for $282,500

1970 Olds 442 W30 Sold for $282,500

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 (4 Speed) Sold for $240,000

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 (4 Speed) Sold for $240,000

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Sold for $210,000

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Sold for $210,000

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $190,000

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $190,000

1970 Charger R/T 440 X 6 Sold for $177,000

1970 Charger R/T 440 X 6 Sold for $177,000

1969 GTO Judge Ram Air IV Sold for $145,000

1969 GTO Judge Ram Air IV Sold for $145,000

1972 Olds 442 Sold for $142,000

1972 Olds 442 Sold for $142,000

1969 Trans Am Sold for $140,000

1969 Trans Am Sold for $140,000

1969 Chevelle SS396 Sold for $137,500

1969 Chevelle SS396 Sold for $137,500

1971 Olds 442 W30 Sold for $130,000

1971 Olds 442 W30 Sold for $130,000

1958 Olds Convertible Sold for $120,000

1958 Olds Convertible Sold for $120,000

1971 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $117,500

1971 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $117,500

1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville Sold for $110,000

1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville Sold for $110,000

1938 Packard Coupe Sold for $105,000

1938 Packard Coupe Sold for $105,000

1969 Camaro SS396 Sold for $105,000

1969 Camaro SS396 Sold for $105,000

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $102,500

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $102,500

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $100,000

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Sold for $100,000

1969 Mercedes Benz 280 SE Coupe Sold for $92,500

1969 Mercedes Benz 280 SE Coupe Sold for $92,500

1965 Pontiac GTO Sold for $85,000

1965 Pontiac GTO Sold for $85,000

1974 Pontiac Firebird SD455 Sold for $82,000

1974 Pontiac Firebird SD455 Sold for $82,000

2018 Ford F150 Petty Garage Sold for $78,500

2018 Ford F150 Petty Garage Sold for $78,500

1957 T-Bird Sold for $77,500

1957 T-Bird Sold for $77,500

1971 Pontiac GTO Ram Air Sold for $77,000

1971 Pontiac GTO Ram Air Sold for $77,000

1970 Dodge Challenger Sold for $77,000

1970 Dodge Challenger Sold for $77,000

1965 Pontiac GTO Sold for $72,500

1965 Pontiac GTO Sold for $72,500

Woodys

1947 Chrysler Town And Country Received High Bid of $310,000

1947 Chrysler Town And Country Received High Bid of $310,000

1952 Buick Estate Wagon Received High Bid of $60,000

1952 Buick Estate Wagon Received High Bid of $60,000

1941 Ford Woody Received High Bid of $67,500

1941 Ford Woody Received High Bid of $67,500

1941 Mercury Woody Sold for $70,000

1941 Mercury Woody Sold for $70,000

1938 Dodge Woody Sold for $44,500

1938 Dodge Woody Sold for $44,500

6 1936 Ford Woody Street Rod Received High Bid of $100,000

6 1936 Ford Woody Street Rod Received High Bid of $100,000

1928 Ford Model A Wagon Sold for $15,000

1928 Ford Model A Wagon Sold for $15,000

Unique Historical Cars

1951 Chrysler New Yorker Received High Bid of $82,500. This car was used by Queen Elizabeth During Her Tour Of Canada In 1951.

1951 Chrysler New Yorker Received High Bid of $82,500. This car was used by Queen Elizabeth During Her Tour Of Canada In 1951.

1942 Dodge D22 Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000. Very rare car with just 4K miles and one of only a few cars that were built in 1942 during the first year of WWII.

1942 Dodge D22 Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000. Very rare car with just 4K miles and one of only a few cars that were built in 1942 during the first year of WWII.

1949 Buick Super Convertible Received High Bid of $75,000. This car has only 16K Miles with rare factory installed air horns.

1949 Buick Super Convertible Received High Bid of $75,000. This car has only 16K Miles with rare factory installed air horns.

1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000. This is one of rarest Hudsons and quite possibly the most valuable of the brand.

1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000. This is one of rarest Hudsons and quite possibly the most valuable of the brand.

1970 Charger R/T 440 X 6 Sold for $177,000. Built as a company show car, it has all the available options and it traveled the Auto Show circuit.

1970 Charger R/T 440 X 6 Sold for $177,000. Built as a company show car, it has all the available options and it traveled the Auto Show circuit.

Other Eyecatching Cars

1971 Corvette Sold for $26,000

1971 Corvette Sold for $26,000

1964 Austin Healey Received High Bid of $65,000

1964 Austin Healey Received High Bid of $65,000

1956 Chevy Bel Air Sold for $23,000

1956 Chevy Bel Air Sold for $23,000

1960 Chevy Parkwood Wagon Sold for $32,000

1960 Chevy Parkwood Wagon Sold for $32,000

1956 Willys 4x4 Pickup Received High Bid of $24,000

1956 Willys 4x4 Pickup Received High Bid of $24,000

1940 Ford Pickup Received High Bid of $50,000

1940 Ford Pickup Received High Bid of $50,000

1971 Olds 442 Convertible Sold for $45,000

1971 Olds 442 Convertible Sold for $45,000

1936 Ford Roadster Received High Bid of $67,000

1936 Ford Roadster Received High Bid of $67,000

1959 Olds 98 Convertible Received High Bid of $97,500

1959 Olds 98 Convertible Received High Bid of $97,500

1978 Jeep CJ5 Renegade Sold for $34,000

1978 Jeep CJ5 Renegade Sold for $34,000

1965 Shebly Cobra Replica Sold for $43,000

1965 Shebly Cobra Replica Sold for $43,000

1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Received High Bid of $42,000

1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Received High Bid of $42,000

1976 Trans Am Received High Bid of $125,000

1976 Trans Am Received High Bid of $125,000

1999 Plymouth Prowler Received High Bid of $27,000

1999 Plymouth Prowler Received High Bid of $27,000

1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible Received High Bid of $65,000

1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible Received High Bid of $65,000

2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser Sold for $35,000

2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser Sold for $35,000

1964 Corvette Received High Bid of $100,000

1964 Corvette Received High Bid of $100,000

1940 Plymouth Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000

1940 Plymouth Convertible Received High Bid of $85,000