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Mecum kicked off 2023 in with their annual 12 day run at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, and this year they made some history. They have become the first ever auction to exceed $200 million in consecutive years, bringing in a staggering $234 million this year.
The $234 million, which eclipses last years $217 million total, is just one of the highlights from Kissimmee 2023. Others include the well documented, record of 4,000 vehicles consigned, record 3,180 vehicles sold, record attendance of both spectators and registered bidders, 13 vehicles hitting seven-figure sale prices, $4 million in Road Art sales with 1,255 items offered, 36 hours of live coverage on MotorTrendTV and MotorTrend + and consignments from a whopping 47 states.
The incredibly diverse lineup included more than 45 private collections, which collectively produced $90 million in sales. The Chuck Cocoma Judge & GTO Ram Air IV Collection, which included nine rare classic American muscle cars, amassed an impressive $2.6 million with a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible (Lot F111) claiming the title of top seller in the collection with a sale price of $1.1 million.
From The Gary & Kathy Edwards Wing Car & Mopar Collection, a 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot F142) sold for $1.43 million and every single one of the other 15 cars from the collection reached over six figures. Four exceeded the half-million-dollar mark, making the total sale of the collection $7 million.
On top of the overall high sellers list is a 1992 Ferrari F40 (Lot S156), this Ferrari is No. 179 of a total of 213 US – spec Ferrari F40’s built and it sold for an impressive $3.135 million.
The rest of the overall Top 10 Collector Car sales, reads as follows;
2.) 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot K148.1) – $2,977,000
3.) 1959 BMW 507 Roadster (Lot K147) – $1,760,000
4.) 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (Lot S169) – $1,650,000
5.) 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS (Lot K149.1) – $1,595,000
6.) 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot F142) – $1,430,000
7.) 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona NASCAR ( Lot S125) – $1,430,000
8.) 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Lot F177) – $1,430,000
9.) 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible (Lot F111) – $1,100,000
10.) 1968 Eagle Offenhauser Indy Car (Lot S140) – $1,100,000
The Top 10 Muscle Car sales include the following;
1.) 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot F142) – $1,430,000
2.) 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona NASCAR (Lot S125) – $1,430,000
3.) 1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV Convertible (Lot F111) – $1,100,000
4.) 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird (Lot T141.1) – $852,500
5.) 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot T141) $825,000
6.) 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird (Lot F145.1) – $742,500
7.) 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible (Lot S111) – $572,000
8.) 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird (Lot F146.1) – $561,000
9.) 1971 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T Sunroof (Lot F146) – $550,000
10.) 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible (S126) – $550,000
The Top 10 Corvette sales are as follows;
1.) 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot F156) $495,000
2.) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S136) – $467,500
3.) 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot F184) – $440,000
4.) 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom (Lot S110) – $440,000
5.) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F110.1) – $434,500
6.) 2019 Chevrolet ZR1 Coupe (Lot S73.1) – $363,000
7.) 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Big Tank Fuelie (Lot T214) – $352,000
8.) 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S147) – $330,000
9.) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F222) – $321,750
10.) 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Lot S143.1) – $313,500
The Top 10 Sports Car sales include;
1.) 1992 Ferrari F40 (Lot S156) – $3,135,000
2.) 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot K148.1) – $2,970,000
3.) 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS (Lot K149.1) – $1.595,000
4.) 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Lot F177) – $1,430,000
5.) 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot S226) – $1,072,500
6.) 2020 Ford GT (Lot S183.1) – $1,067,000
7.) 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (Lot K151) – $1,045,000
8.) 2020 Ford GT MkII (Lot S222) – $990,000
9.) 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster (Lot K145) – $907,500
10.) 2015 Ruf RT12 R (Lot F246) – $792,000
The Top 10 1950’s Era sales are as follows;
1.) 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special (Lot S160) – $770,000
2.) 1957 Dual Chia Convertible (Lot S149) – $484,000
3.) 1957 Ford 300 (Lot S190.1) – $396,000
4.) 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (Lot S205) – $368,500
5.) 1955 Buick Custom Convertible (Lot S196.1) – 319,000
6.) 1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible (Lot F230) $286,000
7.) 1953 Studebaker Commander Custom (Lot S197) – $220,000
8.) 1959 Chevrolet Impala Custom (Lot F55) – $209,000
9.) 1957 Chevrolet 150 (Lot S191.1) – $203,500
10.) 1958 DeSoto Firedome Convertible (Lot F230.1) – $198,00
And the final Top 10 we have is the Top 10 Road Art sales;
1.) 1950s DeSoto Plymouth Double-Sided Neon Sign (Lot Z664) – $118,000
2.) Life Savers 3D Double-Sided Neon Sign (Lot Z952) – $88,500
3.) 1950s Lone Star Cadillac Co. Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot Z965) – $82,600
4.) 1930s Capitol Chevrolet Porcelain Neon Dealership Sign (Lot Z961) – $70,800
5.) 1950s Early Dodge Plymouth Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot Z758) – $59,000
6.) 1964 Dog N Suds Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot 964) – $59,000
7.) 1950s Ford Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot Z666) – $43,660
8.) 1960 Chrysler Airtemp Double-Sided Neon Sign (Lot Z667) – $41,300
9.) Lincoln Mercury Single-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign (Lot Z931) – $41,300
10.) Tootsie Roll Die-Cut Single-Sided Neon Sign (Lot Z955) – $41,300
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Next up on the auction calendar for Mecum is the World’s Largest Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction, January 24th – 28th at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Featuring approximately 2,000 motorcycles, the five day auction includes offerings from around the globe and highlighted by The Jim’s Forever Collection of 102 highly collectable Harley Davidsons, all of which will be offered without reserve, and the very diverse selection of 62 motorcycles from Mike Wolfe’s As Found Collection.
To consign a vehicle or register as a bidder for this or all future Mecum auction events, head to Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.
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