427-ci 435-hp V8, 3x2-bbl, 4-sp. Matching numbers, 3.70 Posi axle, N14 factory side exhaust, N89 turbine wheels with Redlines. AM/FM radio, leather interior, teak wheel. Lovely paint, good panel fit with appropriate seams, good chrome. Appears correct under the hood.

Very handsome benchmark car bid to mid-range price; continuing evidence that the right cars still draw the money. For a lot of people, this is as good as mid-years get, and the only thing above it is the L89 with aluminum heads—or way above it, the ’67 L88. In these stressful times, I'd call this well bought, as if it holds on now, it's strong.

283-ci 290-hp fuel-injected V8, 4-sp. Big Brake car. One of 142 with quick steering, heavier springs, brake air ducting, and sintered shoes. Fitted with off-road exhaust, 3.70 Posi, and new white top. Great chrome and body fit, recent paint looks like lacquer in that it's not too shiny. Recent NCRS Top Flight on 5/31/08 with a score of 98.

Several observers thought this the best car at the sale. With a great color combo, correct paint, and rare options, it was bid to $115,000 against a reserve of $150,000, then sold post-block for $138,000. I'd call it well bought.

235-ci 155-hp straight 6, 3x1-bbl, auto. Fitted with heater, turn signals, and signal-seeking AM radio. Typical body and panel fit, reported frame-off restoration 4 years ago. Sound car, previous owner in South Carolina for 30 years. Paint dull, trim wobbly, chrome pitted. New seat covers over lumpy old foam.

’54s will never have the cachet of ’53s, but this felt like corners were cut. Maybe the owner ran out of money or interest, but in any case, it was a solid old car that deserved better. A lot of money will need to be spent before this one can be shown, so I'd call it well sold.

350-ci 400-hp fuel-injected V8, 6-sp. Complex hot rod built to run Americruise in ’96 and ’97. Stock chassis with tubular upper A-arms, Carrera adjustable shocks, and four-wheel discs. 32-valve 1990s ZR-1 engine, 6-speed Richmond trans, Vintage Air. Excellent (if too-shiny) paint, decent body fit and finish with flared fenders, flashy Coddington mag wheels. Featured in several hot rod magazines.

An over-the-top hot rod that must have left its builder more than one tank of air under water—even with this decent sale price. Likely run very hard, and should any problems arise, you get to be your own expert. I kept shaking my head but I couldn't seem to lose this loud ticking sound...

327-ci V8, 300 hp, 4-sp. A few small touch-ups to otherwise good paint. Light marking to door trim and small nicks in front bumper. Interior looks new. Engine bay is clean, with newer belts and hoses

This car still had its original motor and transmission, as well as an impressive handwritten service log back to July 1963. With that kind of documentation, as well as the quality of the work done, it deserved every penny, which placed it near the top of the market for big-engined, non-fuelie '62s.

327-ci 340-hp V8, 4-bbl, 4-sp. Reportedly 200 miles on restoration. Very good panel fit, good paint, evidence suggests hood was slammed on something. Nice interior, AM/FM radio, scratched rocker trim, repop bumpers and knockoffs. Correct ignition shields, no power steering

Lots of eye appeal in this iconic model, and a restoration that was literally just finished. Still, it had no mention of matching numbers, and I'd have liked a lot more provenance. Sold mid-range for its freshness and condition, but I'll be surprised if there's much upside without a lot more history. Drive it and enjoy it. Well sold

396-ci V8, 4-sp. Good paint; weak chrome on bumpers. Big-block hood. Knock-off wheels as new, with Michelin radials. Side pipes. Driver's sill plate scratched. Engine compartment clean, aftermarket coil. Custom Sound cassette radio. Nice car with just a few very small flaws.

1965 was the first year for disc brakes and big-block engine, a desirable combination. Bidders certainly found it appealing, driving the price to a strong level.

265-c.i., 225-hp V8, four-speed. Paint looked a little thin—probably original. Engine bay clean and well maintained. Driver's seats a bit dirty but no rips or tears. Body is straight with good panel fit.

1956 was the first major body redesign for the Corvette. Dual point distributors were also first used in '56. The first serious racing and record-breaking attempts were taken with the '56 Corvette. Overall, a good, long-term investment.

A particularly well-cared-for and restored car. Offered during the invitational auction, paint, interior and fit/finish were superior. Car card said it had a 265-c.i. V8, but the VIN indicates a six-cylinder car. Modified by someone?

The V8 that debuted in the Chevrolet Bel Air in 1955 found its way into the Corvette; however, a small number of six- cylinder cars were built. 12-volt electricals also debuted in '55. Hardtops were made by aftermarket suppliers, fitted by dealers.

283-ci 245-hp V8, 2x4-bbl, 4-sp. Matching numbers car equipped with hard top, miles appear correct. Fitted with 3.70 Positraction, 4-speed close ratio box, and new wide whites. Good paint and plating, scruffy original trunk mat, too much flat black paint under hood. Baggy seat covers, passenger dash cove trim damaged. Brake fluid on master cylinder. Offered at no reserve.

Raffish and untidy, but handsome. The matching numbers clearly drove bidders here. Sold mid-market, but I'd call it a fair deal all round.