There’s truly nothing like having a classic in your garage, as these marvelous vehicles showcase the fine craftsmanship, styles, and specifications of bygone eras of motor history. Plus, classic cars often make great investments because many models appreciate over time.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to this fulfilling hobby, you need to know what classic vehicles are changing hands as well as their market values. Recently, four impressive classics sold on the auction site Bringatrailer.com. These vehicles were a 1990 Chevrolet Blazer, a 1959 Porsche 356A, a 1989 Acura Integra, and a 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600. Here’s what you need to know about these stunning pieces of motor history.
1990 Chevrolet K5 Blazer V1500 Silverado 4×4
The seller of this 1990 Chevrolet Blazer acquired the vehicle in 2022 and made important cosmetic and mechanical updates. Those working on the vehicle serviced its drivetrain components and cylinder heads, and they replaced its engine mounts, oxygen sensor, thermostat, and parts of its ignition. Additionally, they repainted this 1990 Chevrolet Blazer in its current white finish.
The Silverado boasts a fuel-injected 5.7-liter V8 engine with a factory rating of 210 horsepower and 310 foot-pounds of torque. It sends power to either its rear wheels or all four wheels via its four-speed automatic transmission with a dual-range transfer case and a locking rear differential.
This stunning vehicle sits atop Pro Comp 15” alloy wheels mounted with 35×12.50” BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. It also features quad front shocks, automatic front hubs, a fitted suspension lift kit, front discs, and rear drum brakes.
The vehicle’s cabin features Slate Gray cloth-upholstered front bucket seats and a reach bench seat. Additionally, its interior is all the more stylish with its brushed aluminum trim accents. The cabin boasts power locks, air conditioning, power windows, a JVC CD stereo, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The buyer walked away with this classic 1990 Chevrolet K5 Blazer for $26,000.
1959 Porsche 356A Speedster Conversion
Originally a Reutter-bodied coupe, this 1959 Porsche was refurbished as a Speedster in the late 1980s. Wayne Williams Metal Shaping recrafted this fine Porsche by modifying its forward sheet metal and cowl, and the car was equipped with a Speedster-style windshield. Those working on the car also replaced its doors and front trunk lid with fabricated aluminum panels and added louvers and a removable twin-grill decklid.
This detailed work made this already-impressive car all the more sleek and breathtaking, especially with its glimmering black finish. Other impressive details on its exterior include its single central exhaust outlet, chrome roll hoop, Carrera-style bumpers, and black Haartz soft top. It also features gold-finished Speedster and 1600 Super badging.
The car’s spectacular body resides on silver 15” wheels with aluminum barrels, steel centers, and 195/60 Toyo Ultra Z900 tires. Its front-end suspension also features robust trailing links and aluminum shocks with coilovers. The car’s braking is handled by a master cylinder from a Porsche 912, stainless steel lines, and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes.
In addition to featuring a 912 master cylinder, the car comes with an air-cooled, overboard 1.6-liter flat-four engine sourced from a 912. The Porsche is paired with a close-ratio four-speed manual transaxle.
Its interior sports black-vinyl-upholstered low-back bucket seats with a matching dashboard, and it comes with a Porsche-crested, leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel along with VDO green-letter instrumentation.
This remarkable 1959 Porsche sold for $85,000.
1989 Acura Integra LS 5-Speed
The impressive 1989 Acura Integra LS that recently sold features its original stunning Laguna Gold (YR87M) finish with pop-up headlights, a front spoiler, fog lights, a rear window wiper, and a glass sunroof.
A 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four engine powers this breathtaking classic. The engine has a factory rating of 118 horsepower and 103 foot-pounds of torque, and it sends power to its front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. The car’s powertrain features a recently-replaced valve cover gasket, spark plugs, distributor assembly, and catalytic converter. Plus, it features an aftermarket muffler with factory-style exhaust finishers.
The car also comes with directional 14” alloy wheels wrapped in 195/60 Hankook Kinergy ST tires, and its braking is handled by four-wheel discs.
The 1989 Acura Integra’s cabin features black-cloth-upholstered and bolstered front bucket seats and a split-folding rear bench. The car’s interior is all the more stunning with its beige-textured cloth inserts and Integra-branded carpeted floor mats.
In addition to these attractive features, the interior comes with a digital clock, a factory AM/FM/cassette stereo, aftermarket Kenwood speakers, and a four-spoke steering wheel. The steering wheel sits in front of a 130-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, a 7k-rpm redline, and a six-digit odometer reading 55,000 miles.
This classic 1989 Acura Integra LS 5-Speed changed hands for $16,250.
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600
This sleek and memorable classic Mercedes-Benz SL600 sports a black finish with a matching black leather interior. Some of its noteworthy external features include its headlight wipers, fog lights, power antenna, fender air vents, and a black soft top. The car also features 18” AMG Monoblock wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires.
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz is powered by a 6.0-liter M120 V12 with a factory rating of 389 horsepower and 420 foot-pounds of torque. It sends power to its rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Plus, the car features Automatic Slip Control (ASR) and an Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with all-wheel automatic level control, making for an even better ride.
The car’s cabin features burl wood accents on its doors and center stack, which look all the more stunning juxtaposed with its black leather-upholstered seats. These accents also match the car’s wood-rimmed steering wheel. The car’s wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for its coolant temperature, fuel economy, fuel level, and oil pressure. The steering wheel also fronts a six-digit odometer that reads 29,000 miles.
The interior also includes seat position memory, a high-quality Bose sound system, an Alpine stereo, automatic climate control, a clock, cruise control, and a deployable roll bar.
This desirable 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600 sold for $30,000.
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