Muscle brings big money in Friday Russo and Steele action

More cars, more muscle, more money. Those were all on display in Friday's early action at the 6th Annual Russo and Steele Auction in Scottsdale. Here are just a few of the significant sales from the first day of this three-day event...

• 1956 Plymouth Fury 2dr HT, 2x4V #s matching, push-button Auto, 64K
...Sold for $22,500

Old Cars Price Guide Editor Ron Kowalke: "This very well-restored significant muscle car was a beautiful car and a great buy."

• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2dr Cpe (350-cid 300-hp, Auto, A/C, #s matching)
...Sold for $22,000

• 1966 Ford Mustang 2d Conv (289-cid, Auto, GT whls, modern sound syst) 
...Sold for 22,500

• 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS 2dr Cpe, radio delete, A/C, 10k
 ...Sold for $28,000

• 1963 Pontiac Catalina 2dr Conv, #s matching, after-market whls 
Sold for $42,500
Old Cars Price Guide Editor Ron Kowalke: "This is a strong price for a very well-restored car."

• 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2dr Hardtop, 396-cid 325-hp, w/redline tires Sold for $28,500
Old Cars Price Guide Editor Ron Kowalke: "Stunning, speedy, and a smart investment!"

• 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr Sta Wag, mod w/327-cid, 4V Auto, A/C Sold for $38,500

Old Cars Price Guide Editor Ron Kowalke: "This was an absolute beauty. Rare, pretty, and a new owner with a large grin."

• 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 2d Sed, 427-cid, C-6 Auto, radio delete, factory disc brakes
...Sold for $25,000

• 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2dr Hardtop, W30 Ed., A/C, #s matching, w/rear spoiler
 ...Sold for $26,250

• 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2d Sed, upgraded 283-cid, A/C
...Sold for $20,750

• 1974 Jaguar XKE Series III 2dr Conv w/both tops BRG WW 17K 
...Sold for $24,500

• 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 2d FBk Cobra Jet, 351-cid, 4-Spd, A/C 
...Sold for $32,250

Look for more auction results in Sunday's edition!