Tag: classic cars

From the Archive: 1949 Cadillac Series 61 | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’49 Cadillac Series 61 that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. This Cadillac Series 61 is a luxury sedan that was made between 1939 and 1951. This is from the fourth generation, which was made between 1948 and 1951. The engine is a 5.4 liter OHV V8 that produces 160 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed Hydramatic automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 14.3 seconds and has a top speed of 98 mph. This Cadillac was auctioned off for $66,000.

From the Archive: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’73 Dodge Dart Sport that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The original Dodge Dart was made between 1958 and 1976 (model years between 1959 and 1976). This is from the fourth generation, which was made between 1966 and 1976 (model years between 1967 and 1976). The engine of this one is a 5.6 liter LA V8 that produces 240 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 122 mph. This Dart was auctioned off for $14,300.

From the Archive: 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

Here’s an ’80 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a luxury sedan that was made between 1965 and 1980, and 30,057 were built. The engine is a 6.75 liter L410 V8 that produces 256 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 10.2 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph. This Silver Wraith II was auctioned off for $17,600.

From the Archive: Another 1977 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is another ’77 Cadillac Eldorado that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car that was made between 1952 and 2002 (model years between 1953 and 2002). This is from the seventh generation, which was made between 1971 and 1978. The engine is a 7 liter V8 that produces 180 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 13.4 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph. This Eldorado was auctioned off for $13,970.

From the Archive: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

That’s an ’84 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Alfa Romeo Spider is a sports car that made between 1966 and 1993 (model years between 1966 and 1994). This is from the third generation (Series 3), which was made between 1983 and 1989. The engine of this one is a 2 liter Twin Cam straight-4 that produces 115 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 10 seconds and has a top speed of 114 mph. This Alfa Romeo sold for $13,860.

From the Archive: 1972 Opel GT | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

Here’s a ’72 Opel GT that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Opel GT is a sports car that was made between 1968 and 1973. The engine is a 1.9 liter straight-4 that produces 90 horsepower and 111 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 12.2 seconds and has a top speed of 108 mph. This Opel was auctioned off for $6,050.

From the Archive: 1971 Chevy Monte Carlo | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’71 Chevy Monte Carlo that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Chevy Monte Carlo is a luxury car that was originally in production between 1969 and 1987 (model years between 1970 and 1988). This is from the first generation, which was made between 1970 and 1972. The engine of this one is a 5.7 Turbo-Fire liter V8 that produces 245 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 3-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 10.4 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph. This Monte Carlo was auctioned off for $18,700.

From the Archive: 1985 Buick Grand National | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is an ’85 Buick Grand National that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Buick Regal is a luxury car that was originally in production 1973 and 2004. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1978 and 1987. The Grand National was made between 1982 and 1987. The engine is a 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 that was modified to produce 245 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed automatic. This Grand National was auctioned off for $14,850.

From the Archive: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’78 Pontiac Trans Am that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Pontiac Firebird is a muscle car that was made between February of 1967 and August of 2002. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1970 and 1981. The engine of this one is a 6.6 liter V8 that produces 185 horsepower. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed manual. This Trans Am was auctioned off for $41,800.