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Multi-million-dollar cars may steal the spotlight each year in Monterey, but it doesn’t take a seven-figure bank account to buy an auction car for your collection. Here are the Top Ten Budget Buys from Monterey 2009 from the SCM Platinum Database.
1. 1958 Morris ...
1958 Morris Minor Traveler Woody Russo and Steele, Monterey CAAugust 15, 2009 Lot # S601SOLD at $12,100 Quickie paint job over dented and rusted panels. Poor panel gaps, worn brightwork, rotting seals. Hood missing st...
2. 1979 Clenet ...
1979 Clenet Series I Bonhams, Carmel CA August 14, 2009 Lot # 228SOLD at $17,550 Very good panel fit, paint shiny but shows many small flaws and color mismatch on left door. Some loss and pitting on bumpers, lavish interior shows...
3. 1956 Bimbo R...
1956 Bimbo Racer V12 Bonhams, Carmel CA August 14, 2009 Lot #295SOLD at $17,843 Excellent paint and body, some chrome trim a bit scuffed. Well done seat, superb faux tortoise shell steering wheel. An electric-powered child'...
4. 1958 MG A
1958 MG A Russo and Steele, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot # S602SOLD at $20,625 Older restoration. Body decent with some wear and scratches in paint. Brightwork OK, interior good with some wear from use, aftermarket steering wh...
5. 1971 Barris ...
1971 Barris Boogaloo Mecum Auctions, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #S3SOLD at $22,360 Designed and built by George Barris for the TV show "The Boogaloos." VW pan and engine of unspecified origin. Custom body with metallic burgundy me...
6. 1965 Mercede...
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Russo and Steele, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #F404SOLD at $23,100 Original car with two owners from new. Body appears sound, repaint shows some overspray, chips, and scratches. Chrome weathered, rubb...
7. 1954 MG TF 1...
1954 MG TF 1250 Russo and Steele, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #F403SOLD at $23,500 Fresh frame off restoration. Powdercoated frame, overbored stock 1250 engine. Matching numbers, body work, paint, and chrome all excellent.
8. 1961 Austin-...
1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Mecum Auctions, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #S25SOLD at $23,850 Good paint application over decent prep. Door openings chipped from use, oil or brake fluid leaked into footwell, mismatched seat and ...
9. 1956 Nash Am...
1956 Nash Ambassador Custom RM Auctions, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #378SOLD at $24,200 Sold by both Nash and Hudson dealers. Equipped with Packard 352-ci V8. Interesting color scheme with a few issues, original interior in ...
10. 1957 Buick ...
1957 Buick Caballero Estate Mecum Auctions, Monterey CA August 15, 2009 Lot #S220SOLD at $24,380 364-ci V8, 4-bbl, auto. Mediocre paint, poor panel fit, pitted chrome, squeaky door hinges. Older restoration shows little upkeep. D...