The event started three years ago at Jet Blue Park, with proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army. Although it raised $21,000 in charity, Maglothlin wanted a place to hold his auction and expand the operation.
Bill Eggerman, of Punta Gorda, had one of the real finds, a 1954 Corvette that has been in his family since 1960 and that he has owned for more than 30 years. Only 3,840 of them were built. Only the Corvettes of 1953 and 1955 built fewer.
"In 1955 Ford built its Thunderbird and nearly put Corvette out of business. This car would probably cost $100,000," Eggerman said. "My wife's uncle paid $600 for it."
But much of the action was going on indoors, as some real nice cars were put on auction. With the car show only happening on Saturday, there was nothing to distract potential buyers from going after their dream car.
