Top 10 Most Expensive Muscle Cars Sold at Kissimmee 2024

The first major auction event of 2024 was also packed with muscle cars from the golden era. While only one surpassed the $1-million mark, several found new homes for more than $300,000. Here are the ten most expensive muscle cars sold.

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona - $385,000

No fewer than 19 "winged" warriors of the Daytona and Superbird variety went under the hammer at Kissimmee 2024. And none changed hands for less than $160,000. The most expensive unit came from the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum Collection with a 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission.

One of only 503 Daytonas sold in 1969, this 440 car hit the block in pristine condition inside and out, wearing an orange finish with a black rear stripe and wing.

Although it's nowhere near as expensive as a HEMI car, this Daytona did surprisingly well for a four-barrel 440 version. And it fetched a bit more than some Six-Barrel-equipped Superbirds.

1971 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda - $396,000

Sold for nearly $400K, including buyer's premium, this red Plymouth 'Cuda is one of only 108 HEMI hardtops produced for US dealerships in 1971. The three-speed auto makes it one of only 48 rigs fitted with this drivetrain combo.

A frame-off restoration finished in Tor Red with a matching interior, this 'Cuda is a numbers-matching car with a known ownership history since it was new. It spent exactly 30 years with the same owner before it went under the hammer at Kissimmee in 2024.

It's an award-winning car that scored prizes at events like Mopar Nationals and Carlisle Chrysler Nationals.

1967 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro - $429,000

Unassuming at first glance, this Butternut Yellow is one of only 10 1967 Yenko Camaros known to exist. It's also one of the earliest surviving examples.

Additionally, this Yenko was converted to 450 Super Camaro specs by Dick Harrell, the man who conceived the even more iconic COPO Camaro ZL-1 in 1969.

A restation that has won numerous awards, this Camaro also packs a Corvette-style fiberglass hood and a 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) V8 engine dyno-tested at over 500 horsepower. It's definitely one of the best and rarest Camaros money can buy.

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 - $448,250

Introduced in 1969, the Boss 429 was developed specifically to put the engine wearing the same name in showrooms, enabling Ford to use it in NASCAR. The company's most potent mill at the time (375 horsepower), the Boss 429 found its way into 859 Mustangs that year.

Not surprisingly, the limited-edition nameplate morphed into a valuable and sought-after classic. This restored Wimbledon White example proves that the 1969 Boss 429 is becoming a half-million regular at public auctions.

This 'Stang is also one of the most original Boss 429s out here, including the sheet metal, interior, and even the FoMoCo Carlite glass.

1971 Dodge HEMI Chager R/T - $467,500

Much rarer than the Boss 429 above, this 1971 HEMI Charger is one of only 63 built that year. And the Torqueflite automatic gearbox makes one of only 33 made with this drivetrain combo.

Finished in Green Go and fitted with the Ramcharger hood, this Charger is a sight to behold, thanks to a professional repaint. The 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI is numbers-matching.

The $467,500 sticker makes this Charger the second-most expensive of its kind, superseded by a red example sold for $550,000 in January 2023.

1965 Shelby GT350 - $550,000

I'm not at all surprised that this list includes a first-gen Shelby GT350. These track-ready Mustangs are quite desirable nowadays, especially first-year 1965 versions like this one.

Finished in the usual Wimbledon White with blue stripes, this pony is one of only 562 GT350s produced for the 1965 model year. It was used as a factory demonstrator when new and includes the rare truck-mounted battery with "Cobra" vented caps.

Like most rigs on this list, it's a rotisserie restoration with multiple awards to its name.

1971 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda - $660,000

The third HEMI car on this list is also the second 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda and proof that these rigs are only getting more expensive. One of 114 HEMI 'Cudas sold in the US in 1971, this Mopar is also one of only 59 hardtops equipped with the four-speed manual gearbox.

Still fitted with the numbers-matching 426 HEMI, it includes goodies such as a pistol-grip shifter, a 3.54 Dana rear end, a factory shaker hood, and black billboard stripes.

The odometer reads only 15,146 miles (24,375 km), which makes it a low-mileage classic. The $660,000 price makes it the second-most expensive 1971 HEMI 'Cuda hardtop ever sold.

1970 Plymouth 'Cuda/Dodge Challenger Pilot Cars - $700,000

We remain in Mopar territory for our next entry, which includes a pair of 1970 E-body vehicles. Both were used as pilot cars back in the day, meaning they were given to the automotive press for test drives and reviews.

The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is the first 440 Six-Pack car ever produced. Restored in its original FE5 Rallye Red, it features a four-speed manual and the A33 Track Pack option.

Finished in Alpine White with a side stripe delete, the 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda is also the first of its kind with a 440 Six-Barrel under the hood. This Mopar also rocks the desirable four-speed manual transmission.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Baldwin Motion - $750,000

This Baldwin Motion beauty is one of those Camaros that will make you forget about the 1969 COPO ZL-1. The only Baldwin Camaro built with the legendary 454-cubic-inch (7.4-liter) LS7, this Chevy is as unique as they get.

It's also more potent than the ZL-1 because that massive V8 packs a whopping 525 horsepower, a massive figure by 1969 standards. It has the right amount of pedals thanks to an M22 gearbox and flexes a flawless Daytona Yellow finish.

Rotisserie-restored and highly documented, the Camaro hit a high bid of $750,000 before being driven off the stage. It now has a "bid goes on" status, meaning the seller still accepts offers.

1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Convertible - $2.14 million

The only million-dollar muscle car on this list, this Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is pretty much the king of 1970-model-year Mopars in terms of rarity and value. It's one of only 14 HEMI drop-tops built that year and one of only nine equipped with the automatic transmission.

It has a numbers-matching drivetrain, and everything else was restored to factory specifications. The Lemon Twist / Tan color combo is also very rare and likely makes this 'Cuda a one-of-one gem.

As of this writing, it's the most expensive 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda ever auctioned, regardless of the body style.