1966 Cutlass an early hit at Barrett-Jackson

Thursday's action resulted in some big sales at the Barrett-Jackson Auction at Westworld, including several cars that sold for well beyond their expected guide values.

One of the biggest stars was Lot #749, a 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Hardtop. While many of the day's cars sold for near their Old Cars Pocket Price Guide prices the Oldsmobile sold for $70,200, far beyond expectations.

Other cars topping their expected price ranges included Lot #670, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 390 Fastback, which sold for $60,480; Lot #686, a 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Coupe, which sold for $59,400, and Lot #618, a 1964 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagon, which closed for $27,000.

Other closing prices of interest from the early action:

#602 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Hardtop ... Sold for $36,720

#635 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe ... Sold for $20,520

#645 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop ... Sold for $27,540

#694 1969 Jaguar XK-E II Convertible ... Sold for $46,980

#705 1956 Lincoln Mark II Hardtop ... Sold for $33,480

#741.1 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible ... Sold for $44,280

#768 1957 Buick Roadmaster Convertible ... Sold for $69,120

#772 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Coupe ... Sold for $41,040