One of Two Devon GTX Supercars Sold in Auction

Production of the Devon GTX was shelved in 2010, but now one of the only two models ever built is in the hands of one lucky American. 

The demise of the Dodge Viper in 2010 spelt the end for the Devon GTX, a project initiated by entrepreneur Scott Devon who essentially took a Viper and gave it a more upscale body.Complete with upwards-swiveling doors, a two-tone black & chrome finish, and a more refined cabin, the GTX looked like it may have legs, especially as under the hood lay a tuned 8.4-liter Viper engine capable of 650hp. Unfortunately, its sleek looks and blistering pace couldn't help the Devon GTX get off the ground.
Only two examples were ever made and over the weekend, serial number 001 went under the hammer at the Barrett-Jackson 2012.This rare bespoke American supercar, street legal and complete with a 2012 special construction title, was sold for $220,000. Not bad for a car that was originally priced at half-a-million dollars.

2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Sold; $700,000 Goes to Charity

The first Collector Edition has been sold at auction with proceeds to benefit the AARP Drive to End Hunger program. Chevy had announced they would debut the 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible in addition to the 2013 Corvette 60th Anniversary Package at the Barrett Jackson event, but auctioning one off for charity was a welcome surprise.The VIN number ending in 001 was up for auction, at the heart of which lies a 427-cubic-inch 7.0-liter LS7 engine from the Z06. At 505hp and 470lb-ft of torque, it's the most powerful engine ever installed in a convertible Corvette, coming only with a six-speed manual transmission.
As you can imagine, the excitement was palpable when the fastest and most capable convertible Corvette ever made was brought to the auction block. Bidding swiftly skyrocketed past six-figures, and as extra goodies were thrown in including a VIP trip to the 2012 Daytona 500 and a Jeff Gordon racing suit, it wasn't long before a bid for half-a-million was made.The winning bid finally came in from Ron Pratte whose $600,000 was enough to add yet another charity auction car to his collection. Eddie Vannoy also added another $100,000 to the price of the car, so all in $700,000 was raised for the AARP Drive for Hunger food relief program.

SPEED TV to Give Away Custom 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 at Barrett-Jackson

The annual Scottsdale event kicks off this month , and one lucky fan will be driving away in a one-of-a-kind Ford Racing Champions 2011 Shelby GT500 Special Edition Mustang.

Over the past few years, SPEED TV has encouraged classic car fans to head to the Barrett-Jackson auction, tempting them with the Hagerty Fantasy Bid contest. This is where viewers compete to guess select vehicles' sale prices with prizes awarded to those who accumulate the most points.This time around SPEED have sweetened the deal by offering a customized 750hp 2011 Shelby GT500, which has been upgraded from 550hp courtesy of a Ford Racing supercharger system.
Ford's SVT team also equipped the GT500 with a high performance handling pack made up of Dynamic Suspensions adjustable shocks, front & rear anti-roll bars, and 1.25-inch lower springs. Wilwood brakes round out the package.2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne and 2011 NASCAR Nationwide series champion Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. helped out on the car's build, and as such their autographs can be found on a plaque in the car.The Hagerty Fantasy Bid starts on 19 January and you can register via their site from the 13th.

1947 Bentley Mark VI Coachworks by Franay to Fetch $2 Million in Auction

This multiple “Best in Show” winner is arguably the greatest post-war Bentley in the world. 

Universally recognized as the most unique and valuable postwar Bentley/Rolls Royce in existence, the 1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet, with custom coachworks by French coachbuilder Franay, is heading back to the Barrett-Jackson's auction block next month where it is expected to be sold for around $2 million.Five years ago the car was sold for $1.76 million at the Palm Beach Collector Car Event, and its value has estimated to have increased by up to 25% since.
First shown at the 1947 Paris Auto Show to world-wide acclaim, the Franay-Bentley went on to win the 1947, 1948 and 1995 Concours d-Elegance and has won 50 such awards since, including the 'Best of Show' at the 1991 and 1999 Rolls-Royce National Meet.This immensely impressive vehicle has an interior that is adorned in 100 percent frog skin, and with its visually arresting, Art Deco style body this one-of-a-kind masterpiece from the Ron Pratte collection is sure to meet its reserve at the Scottsdale Auction held between 15 and 22 January 2012.