some items from the 65th birthday party for Carroll Shelby were tucked away in 1988, and are now getting auctioned off on Ebay

It's just my opinion, but 7500 dollars as a start bid? Ridiculous. No one wants these that much.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Carroll-Shelby-Collection-Cobra-Snake-65th-Birthday-Road-Track-/281265880673?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Cathy has beat cancer, now has to sell her collection of petroliana to pay the medical bill, and a silent auction is arranged fro Feb 27th

the full gallery of items: http://www.cathybarber.com/silent-auction/

Thursday February 27, 2014 @ 6:00 pm.
 For questions or concerns please contact Cathy @ 860.402.8812.

To help defray her significant medical expenses, Cathy will auction her extensive collection of gasoline station memorabilia. In response to numerous requests from her family and friends asking what they can do to help, we felt a benefit dinner and auction would provide a friendly forum for family and friends to show their support for Cathy. Collectors are welcome to attend and details of auction items will be provided to all who request them in completing this online invitation.

Cathy's benefit and auction dinner will be held at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill, CT on February 27, 2014 at 6:00 PM. There will be a silent auction during the reception and dinner, followed by a live auction at 8:00 PM.

Some very low mileage cars coming up to auction March 14-17th

a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Coupe with just 5,900 miles—one of the lowest mileage examples in existence. Finished in original Marlboro Maroon paint and original black interior, the Corvette is equipped with a 427ci V-8 engine producing 435hp and a desirable four-speed manual transmission and boasts a well-documented ownership history. Bloomington Gold as well as Top Flite award winner. Estimated auction value a 1/4 million

 Another low mileage ‘Vette set to cross the block in Fort Lauderdale is a striking 1954 Chevrolet Corvette with just 1,370 original miles, finished in the classic combination of Polo White with a sportsman red interior. This car comes from long term ownership in a well-known private collection and has a fully documented history from the day of delivery, including the original dealer invoice and bill of sale.

a highly original, well-documented 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 fitted with Magnum wheels and its original white and black deluxe interior. Boss 429 expert Ed Meyers oversaw the concours preparation of this outstanding original example, which scored consistently high in three SAAC concours events.

for more updates in the coming weeks: http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/overview.cfm?SaleCode=FL14

Don Prudhomme's amazing double duo didn't get over reserve at auction, but Rick Hendrick arranged a purchase anyhow

photo from http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/18/barrett-jackson-2014-snake-and-mongoose-video/