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It was the decade that brought technology like intermittent wipers and alternators onto the scene.
The 60s witnessed the birth of legends like the Stingray and the rise of the American pony car craze.
These are the models from 60 years ago that make him see dollar signs.
A 1963 GTO changed hands privately in 2018 for a reported $70 million.
Therelatively simple sports carcombined a lightweight British chassis with a brawny American V8.
With a little over 2,000 pounds to haul around, the Cobra was an instant success.
A later version with an even larger Ford V8 and a more sophisticated suspension proved an even faster car.
Just 216 were produced from 1967 through 1969, including just 20 in that first model year.
Around 100 were made, a mix of prototypes, street cars and race cars.
A road car with no racing history can fetch $3 million or more.
When it comes to race cars with proven track success, the number doubles at a minimum.
Of the 10 highest-priced American cars sold at auction, five are Ford GT40s.
The wind-cheating racer became the first Grand National race car to break the 200-mph barrier.
NASCAR subsequently banned such aerodynamic aids and the Daytonas massive V8 as well.
Today, a Daytona with a standard 440-cubic-inch V8 brings anywhere from $175,000 to $400,000 at auction.
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