Equipment
Parade of Progress US Royal whitewall tires.
Condition
Thoroughly gone through since its acquisition here in 2006 and brought to high standards of fit and finish. Still powered by the later engine, but now essentially fully functional and suitable for rolling display. The display area is liveried in the same green as the Pontiac Bonneville Special displayed in it during Ron Pratte's ownership. The star of this year's Barrett-Jackson. Proceeds to the Armed Forces Foundation. Ron Pratte collection.
Market commentary
Much heralded and maybe even more heavily promoted than nine years ago when it set the auction world ablaze. Craftily positioned with all proceeds to charity for maximum effect, the bidding slowed, then took off when a phone bidder (the buyer of the Pontiac Bonneville Special?) entered the fray against Rick Hendrick and brought it to this remarkable level. Hammered sold quickly upon hitting this bid, but still the star of the show.