A North Carolina construction magnate's museum-quality collection of nearly 100 cars just raked in $15 million at auction — take a closer look at the priciest rides

Eddie Vannoy Collection.Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

• Eddie Vannoy, a construction CEO and noted car collector, devoted half a century to his collection of vehicles and memorabilia.
• He just sold his massive stash for $15 million through Mecum Auctions.
• The collection included close to 100 vehicles, including everything from highly original classics to high-performance muscle cars.
• After all was said and done, some of the most valuable cars in Vannoy's collection turned out to be his 1941 fire truck, 1969 Dodge Daytona, 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1, and 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

A construction tycoon who spent five decades collecting some of the most iconic and powerful cars around recently decided to part ways with his collection — and at the same time, and reaquaint himself with the eight figures it was worth. Sold through Mecum Auctions late last month, his massive, museum-quality stash just brought in a whopping $15 million.

The vast assortment of cars, motorcycles, trucks, art, gas pumps, and more belonged to North Carolina businessman Eddie Vannoy, who, over several decades, helped build his father's construction business into a bona-fide empire.

Over the years, he also managed to amass a stunning collection of nearly 100 cars and more than 3,000 pieces of automotive memorabilia. Vannoy's collection was full of impressive and sought-after cars — including meticulously restored classics, customized restomods, power-packed muscle cars, and low-mileage gems — but some vehicles stood out from the pack.

Here are the 10 biggest-ticket items sold from Vannoy's collection.