Lot# S67 S/N 194677S114878. Tuxedo Black & red/black/black vinyl. Odo: 12,704 miles. 427-ci 435-hp V8, 3x2-bbl, 4-sp. Bloomington Gold Certified in ’89, part of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in ’91; ’89, ’02, and ’03 NCRS Top Flight Awards. Shiny paint has corner cracks just starting at headlights. Chrome excellent, panel gaps good, glass and trim unmarked. Engine compartment looks as-delivered from the factory, interior well fitted and correct. Like new everywhere. Original alloy wheels and Firestone Redline tires. Documented with all books and records. The Roby Price car. Cond: 1.

This car had a crowd around it most of the weekend, and the level of excitement and speculation surrounding it wasn't misplaced. Well done in all respects, it was the high sale of the event. Although this was lots of money, this car was one of the best big block ’67 convertibles in the country, so the new owner has no explaining to do.

Lot# S63 S/N 30837S117511. Riverside Red/black vinyl. Odo: 40,010 miles. 327-ci 360-hp fuel-injected V8, 4-sp. N03 big tank option, Z06 package. Shiny paint shows slight drips at left side of hood and on headlight doors. Panel gaps typically varied. Good bright trim and chrome, some hard weatherstripping. Engine compartment clean, interior nicely finished in original-style black vinyl. Cond: 2+.

Sixty-three cars left the assembly line with the N03 big tank, and 199 were born as Z06s, making this one of the rarest of the breed. This was a lot of money for a Split-Window, but it was a reflection of both its rarity and its condition.

Lot# S91 S/N E53F001107. Polo White/tan/red vinyl. Odo: 121 miles. 235-ci straight 6, 3x1-bbl, auto. Rough edges and paint chips at tonneau lid corners, chip visible on gas door. Engine compartment sterile, interior clean and well fitted. Bloomington Gold certified. Number 107 of 300. Cond: 1-.

Between this and lot S53, we have some real money talking. First-year cars will always bring a healthy sum, but we may be on the verge of seeing the market for these cars expand even further. Well sold.

Lot# S53 S/N E53F001210. White/tan/red vinyl. Odo: 2,653 miles. 235-ci straight 6, 3x1-bbl, auto. Paint shiny and well applied, with one chip noted around buffed-through headlight trim. Otherwise excellent inside and out. One of 300 built in ’53, part of the Paul Jones Collection for 13 years. Cond: 1-.

Last seen at The Auction's Las Vegas sale in November ’92, where it sold for $59,250 (CM# 13932). Sold alongside S54 and S55, all offered by the same owner. A heater and a radio were the only available options in 1953, and records show all 300 cars were equipped with both. A good buy on a first-year ’Vette in excellent overall condition.

Lot# S55 S/N VE55S001044. Pennant Blue/tan/tan vinyl. Odo: 482 miles. 265-ci 195-hp V8, 4-bbl, auto. Excellent paint shows light paint chips in passenger side door. Good chrome and trim, spotless engine compartment and interior. Bloomington Gold 1988. From the Paul Jones Collection. Cond: 1-.

Number 44 of 700 built. The introduction of the V8 to Corvette started in 1955, and the optional engine was fitted to all but 7 of the examples built that year. This was a great car, and in this condition, it will always be worth big money. Well bought.

Lot# S125 S/N E57S101903. Eng. # F1212E6. Venetian Red/beige/beige vinyl. Odo: 470 miles. 283-ci 283-hp fuel-injected V8, 3-sp. 2007 NCRS Top Flight Award winner at 98 points. Nice frame-off restoration with NOS parts, paint shows overspray on inner front fenders. Chrome and trim unmarked, non-painted exhaust manifolds not as nice as other engine detailing. Cond: 1.

A prime investment for its new owner. The ’57 model literally saved the Corvette from an early demise, and this was one of 1,040 fuel-injected versions built that year. Expensive, but still well bought.

Lot# S32 S/N E57S103320. Venetian Red/red vinyl. Odo: 96,650 miles. 283-ci 250-hp fuel-injected V8, auto. NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence, Bloomington Gold certified and part of the Special Collection. Excellent and authentic restoration by Brent Ferguson in mid ’80s to original factory condition, including body fit and finish. Some light cracking of windshield seal, older engine detailing starting to dull slightly. Radio delete plate, well-preserved 50-year-old upholstery. “Field of Dreams” vinyl decal on windshield. Cond: 1-.

It took a little while for the bidding to get to the $137k reserve, but when it finally did, bidding activity skyrocketed on it. This was strong money, but it was a strong car. Oddly enough, having a Powerglide helped here, because only 102 fuelies were fitted with an automatic transmission.

Lot# S122 S/N 30837S114581. Red/back vinyl. Odo: 93,485 miles. 327-ci 360-hp fuel-injected V8, 4-sp. Z06 option, full tinted glass, pb, pw, AM/FM radio. Heavily sanded body, expertly applied repaint. Nicely buffed chrome and trim, driver’s side upper windshield trim coming off. Engine hp decal on valve cover worn and faded to the point that it can’t be read. Reupholstered seats have slightly lumpy padding. Cond: 2.

The bidding started off with a flourish of activity that slowly bogged down until it nearly died at $133k. At that point, the seller cut loose his reserve, and the bidders woke up again. The big brake fuelie combo in good colors made this Split-Window bought well, despite needing some elbow grease to get it show-ready.

Lot# S46 S/N 19477S109334. Goldenrod Yellow & black/black/black vinyl. Odo: 33,334 miles. 427-ci 435-hp V8, 3x2-bbl, 4-sp. 4.11 Positraction, telescoping steering column with wood steering wheel, AM/FM radio. Very sharp body creases, bonding strips are all but invisible. Authentic repaint, better than stock door and hood fit. Spotless engine compartment, correctly painted chassis and undercarriage components. Very good original finish to console and dashboard. New carpet, seat upholstery, door panels, dash pad, and convertible top. Cond: 1.

Another example of the current state-of-the-art restoration, and another example of where the level to which 435-hp convertibles have adjusted. Market correct.

Lot# S114 S/N 194377S107811. Eng. # Matching. Silver Pearl/black leather. Odo: 1,708 miles. 427-ci 390-hp V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. Sold on bill of sale only. Frame-off restoration, factory a/c, leather interior with headrests, ps, pb, pw, AM/FM, tinted glass, Redline tires, side mounted exhaust. Matching numbers, original window sticker included. NCRS Top Flight and Duntov Awards. Cond: 1.

If you were going to buy a Vette without a title, you might as well have bought one of the best. This ’67 certainly fit the bill, and it brought a market price. Both the buyer and seller should be pleased.