Movie star car and celebrated racer, the 1961 Ol' Yaller VIII (Lot #709), is one of only nine Ol' Yallers built by road-racing icon Max Balchowsky from 1956-1963. It’s biggest claim to fame is its role in "Viva Las Vegas," with Elvis Presley.

The eighth Ol' Yaller, an iconic series of American race cars, appeared in the film 'Viva Las Vegas' with Elvis Presley. (Photo: Barrett-Jackson)

Assembled with spare components from fairly humble production automobiles, Balchowsky's Ol' Yallers became famous for their triumphs over road-racing titans of the 1950s and early '60s.

While the unusual design and bright yellow paint made them noticeable, it was Balchowsky's remarkable engineering that made the Ol' Yallers a force on the track. Famous drivers such as Dan Gurney and Carroll Shelby piloted Ol' Yallers during their careers and raved about their capabilities.

Ol' Yaller VIII is powered by a 350 c.i.d., 350 horsepower V8 engine with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission and independent front and rear coil suspension. While most of Balchowsky's earlier creations were based on a tube-frame chassis, this one was constructed on a Jaguar E-Type shell, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing Ol' Yallers.

Shortly after buying the car in the early 1990s, noted collector and vintage racer Gordon Apker commissioned a full restoration to return Ol' Yaller VIII to its original configuration. Balchowsky meticulously supervised the restoration.

Don Johnson, television and film actor, Golden Globe winner, and star of the hit television show "Miami Vice," will sell his 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 (Lot #410), a specialized vehicle for trips off the beaten path. The two-door yellow on black SUV features a 4.0 Liter V8 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission, and comes fully-loaded with front winch, head lamps, and both hardtop and convertible soft-top.

There are only 14,687 original miles, and the vehicle has been garaged in Aspen, Colo., since it was purchased new from the local dealer.