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Record-setting Mustangs top all sales at large muscle car auction

raustin | May 22, 2013
Top: 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) Bottom: 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Super Car (Lot S135)

“Go Baby Go” was the buzz phrase of the week and the talk of the town in Indianapolis during Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic as eyes from around the globe converged on Indy to take part in the largest muscle car auction in the world. More »

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Mecum reaches new heights with marathon Kissimmee sale

raustin | May 15, 2013
In what was believed to be a record sale for a 1958 Packard Hawk at auction, this Hawk was sold at the Mecum Kissimmee auction for a hammer bid of $90,000.

Dana Mecum set out to hold the largest collector-car auction ever staged anywhere in the world, and after 10 days of non-stop action in Kissimmee, Fla., he met his goal. More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 26, 2013

raustin | January 26, 2013
Bidding action was hot and heavy on this 1968 Shelby GT500 fastback, but the high bidder at $91,000 was standing proud when the hammer dropped.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla: As day 9 of this 10-day-long auto-thon kicks off, some of the best … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 25, 2013

raustin | January 25, 2013
Among the 400+ Corvettes in Kissimmee, none are more rare or desired than this 1971 ZR2 convertible, 1 of only 2 built and the last LS6 454 cid V8’s produced. Slated to run Saturday, watch for an all-time record price.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla: Day 8 of 10 and the enthusiasm at Dana Mecum’s 10-day Kissimmee auction … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 24, 2013

raustin | January 24, 2013
Unusual rides abound in Kissimmee, like this really sharp 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 “Thing” finished in Avocado Green.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates!   Hard to believe that this the 7th day of the 10-day-long Mecum Kissimmee Auction … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 23, 2013 – Part 2

raustin | January 23, 2013
One of our favorite cars this Wednesday is this 1953 MG-TD roadster which was called sold for a bid of $26,000.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! As the 6th day of the Mecum Auction goes into the evening, car deals are … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 23, 2013 – Part 1

raustin | January 23, 2013
First car we found today, it was like falling in love with this beautifully presented Kaiser sedan.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla.: For us it is the first day of Mecum’s giant 2013 Kissimmee Auction, … More »

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Lower-priced gems highlight Mecum Minnesota event

raustin | August 2, 2012
One of the most stylish cars of the 1930’s, this 1937 Lincoln Zephyr found a new buyer at $23,500 during Mecum’s Back To The 50’s auction. (B. Mitchell Carlson photo)

B. Mitchell Carlson, Roy Velander & Jerry Barber reporting For many years, Mecum Auctions has conducted an auction concurrent with the Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Back to the 50’s show. This year, there were nearly 12,000 pre-1965 cars in attendance … More »

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