The 23rd Annual Original Spring Classic Mecum Auction is proof enough that the economic crisis is just a scarecrow for the poor. The event managed to rid itself of over 1,000 vehicles at the sale held in between May 19-23 in Indianapolis, for prices ranging from $250,000 for a 1965 Pontiac GTO GeeTO Tiger and all the way to $925,000 for a 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette. And that's only the top ten best priced sales, because in all, the auction raised $41.7 million.
“A high-energy crowd and eager bidders participated in our flagship Original Spring Classic Auction, which had a final sell-through rate of 66%,” auction president Dana Mecum said in a statement. “As our largest annual event, we strive to give enthusiasts a wide variety of vehicles to see, enjoy and purchase."
"The buildings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds were packed wall to wall with everything from rare pace cars, exotic Mercedes-Benz and Model T’s to wooden boats, a Howard airplane and neon signs. There truly was something for every taste and budget.”
The top ten list of the best selling models is listed below:
“A high-energy crowd and eager bidders participated in our flagship Original Spring Classic Auction, which had a final sell-through rate of 66%,” auction president Dana Mecum said in a statement. “As our largest annual event, we strive to give enthusiasts a wide variety of vehicles to see, enjoy and purchase."
"The buildings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds were packed wall to wall with everything from rare pace cars, exotic Mercedes-Benz and Model T’s to wooden boats, a Howard airplane and neon signs. There truly was something for every taste and budget.”
The top ten list of the best selling models is listed below:
- 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette - $925,000
- 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger Convertible 426/425 HP - $750,000
- 1966 Shelby Cobra Roadster 427 CI, 4-Speed - $625,000
- 1963 Pontiac Tempest Coupe 421 Super Duty - $455,000
- 1963 Pontiac Tempest Station Wagon 421 Super Duty - $450,000
- 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2291 - $360,000
- 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Bergen & Johnson - $305,000
- 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible - $280,000
- 1964 Ford Thunderbolt - $260,000
- 1965 Pontiac GTO GeeTO Tiger - $250,000