This Week On Hagerty Marketplace: Two Heirlooms and a Basketcase

Welcome to This Week on Hagerty Marketplace, a recurring recap of the previous week’s most noteworthy cars and significant sales from the Hagerty Marketplace online auctions.

Love is shared in many ways, including classic cars and trucks. This week we found three vehicles that embody love in two unique ways: One car was a stalled project that was rescued and restored back to its (nearly) original glory, while the other two were owned by the same families since new, which equates to a very long time.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Sport Coupe

Sold for $53,500

There are 1968 Camaros, and then there are high-spec 1968 Camaros. Those who opted for a Camaro SS got bigger engines, and this one has a 350-cid V-8. There was also the RS package, with those iconic covered headlights and extra chrome trim. Adding them together gets you the Camaro RS/SS and makes a car with substance and style, especially when fitted with a black vinyl roof to become the literal icing on the cake. There’s no doubt why the original owner kept it so long, and why his family worked hard to keep the tradition alive, as this is a nicely optioned Camaro.

The selling price is likely quite good for the buyer, as an RS/SS in #3 (good) condition can be valued in the high $60,000 range. Although this example sports the less desirable three-speed manual transmission, has mild paintwork issues, and a non-functioning stereo, we hope the new owner keeps the spirit of this Camaro in line with what its original owner intended.

1970 AMC AMX Go Package

Sold for $24,075

The ram-air intakes on the hood say it all: This Bittersweet Orange AMX has the famous Go Package that was found on AMC’s Javelin, Hornet, Matador, and AMX. The two-seat AMX was a barnstormer with its 390 engine, but this example is fitted with a non-standard AMC 360 V-8. This is because the consignor of this AMX originally found the car in pieces and incomplete. Presumably purchased as a project that someone else could not finish, the end result is a restoration that’s nearly perfect, aside from wear on the driver’s seat.

The non-standard engine and the modern stereo ensure this car isn’t as original as it could be, but the photos suggest this is a well-done restoration that the next owner will enjoy putting miles on without a care. Authenticity may only take you so far, but it’s clear that this hammer price provides you a lot of fun for the money.

1959 Willys Jeep Universal CJ-5

Sold for $7,500

How many of the 15,040 Jeep CJ-5s for 1959 are still on the road? And how many of them have been with the same family until 2024? The history of this vehicle is long and proud, and the Hagerty Marketplace auction details include a great explanation of this Jeep’s life with a single family that loved it for more than 60 years of adventure.

This Jeep has clearly been restored and maintained in a thoughtful manner over the years, as witnessed by the new wiring harness and its modestly aggressive wheel and tire package. Though the Willys-Jeep Hurricane engine may not have the power and refinement of later 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines available in the CJ-5, there’s no doubt that $7,500 gets you a stellar vehicle for any number of needs.