Credit: Original article published by Classic Cars Journal.
The auction arena was buzzing with excitement throughout the day on Friday, April 14, at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction, with the crowd erupting into cheers on several occasions as several highly anticipated vehicles had their turn on the block and over a dozen auction world records were set.
In a diverse offering that ranged from modern Mustangs and Camaros to classic pickup trucks and custom sedans with fabulous fins, more than 200 vehicles made their way across the Barrett-Jackson block on Friday. A 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition (Lot #382) headed off on its next adventure for a winning bid of $286,000, making it the day’s top seller.
Other top sales of the day included a 2003 Hummer H1 Pickup (Lot #405), which crossed the block for $170,500; a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 Convertible (Lot #413) selling for $165,000 and a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Replica (Lot #397.1) for $150,700. A 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327/375 Fuelie Convertible (Lot #425) rounded out the top five with its $137,500 sale.
Top Sales From Day Two
