news.cenet.topGreensboro Classic Car Auction Sets Records, Raises Over $225K for Charity

Desmond Milligan · August 7

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GAA Classic Cars’ July auction reached an 82% sale rate, headlined by a $702K Shelby GT350 and generous charitable giving.

The GAA Classic Cars auction held July 24–26 in Greensboro has been hailed as a major triumph for the collector car world, achieving an impressive 82% sale rate and setting new records for sales and charitable contributions.

More than just a marketplace, the event became a celebration of history, legacy, and community. Among the top performers was a 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350, which sold for $702,000, turning heads and reinforcing the enduring appeal of Shelby’s American icon.

Another highlight came in the form of the Bidder’s Choice Lot, which featured a curated trio of rare Ford GTs. The winning bidder selected a 2006 White GT, one of just 200 Canadian-spec models with a mere 13 miles on the odometer. The second-place bidder didn’t leave empty-handed, securing a 2005 Midnight Blue GT, continuing the theme of elite performance cars finding new homes.

The auction also marked a poignant tribute to the past with the sale of the Rawls Collection—a 100-vehicle group offered entirely at no reserve. Jimmy and Julianne Rawls, descendants of the family that opened the nation's first auto auction in 1938, entrusted GAA with the sale, adding a deep sense of heritage to the weekend.

Beyond the block, the event also served a higher purpose. More than $225,000 was raised for charities, including Cancer Services and Victory Junction. A standout moment came with the donation of the Richard Petty 50th Anniversary Pontiac concept car, a unique blend of motorsports history and charitable spirit.

As the dust settles, anticipation builds for the next auction, set for November 6–8 at Greensboro’s Automobile Palace, a state-of-the-art, 8-acre climate-controlled venue. With 750 vehicles expected, GAA Classic Cars is currently accepting consignments.

Collectors and enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars—the November event promises to deliver another round of world-class cars, history-making sales, and community impact.

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