Making waves in Kansas City, Mecum Auction preps for its next stop in Kissimmee, FL.
Mecum Auctions celebrated its 30th anniversary in Kansas City, Missouri, marking the occasion with an impressive $16.3 million in sales, the second-highest gross total in the event’s storied history. The auction showcased an array of 956 collector cars and Road Art items, attributing to an incredible 74% sell-through rate. Leading the pack was a 2005 Ford GT (Lot S96.1) with 5,154 miles, fetching a top bid of $429,000. Hot on its heels was a 1970 Shelby GT500 Convertible equipped with a Super Cobra Jet (Lot S118), which brought $286,000. Modern classics also made a strong showing, with a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S106.1) with just 19 miles achieving $214,500, and a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe (Lot S97.1) with a mere 5 miles reaching $159,500.
Mecum Auction’s diverse selection included a 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton (Lot S36) from Jim Blin’s Cars of Yesteryear at Heartland Acres Collection, which sold for $148,500, securing its spot as the fifth most valuable sale. Jim Blin’s collection saw all 16 of its offerings sell, totaling $818,430. Highlights included a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S31) at $110,000 and a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (Lot S32) for $96,800. Chris’s Camaro Collection also fared well, with five classic pony cars bringing in $196,050. The John Hollansworth Sr. Collection achieved a 100% sell-through rate for its 14 vehicles, totaling $296,210.
The top collector car sales at the Kansas City 2023 auction include:
- 2005 Ford GT (Lot S96.1) at $429,000
- 1970 Shelby GT500 Convertible (Lot S118) at $286,000
- 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S106.1) at $214,500
- 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe (Lot S97.1) at $159,500
- 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton (Lot S36) at $148,500
- 1968 Dodge Charger R/T (Lot S149) at $134,750
- 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona (Lot S42.1) at $132,000
- 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S31) at $110,000
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom (Lot S133) at $107,800
- 1974 Ford Bronco (Lot S150) at $106,700
This landmark auction not only celebrated Mecum’s 30 years in Kansas City but also highlighted the ongoing appeal and value of classic and modern collector vehicles. Next on the Mecum auction calendar is The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, this Jan. 2-14, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with more than 4,000 vehicles on offer. For more details on upcoming auctions, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information. View all Mecum inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: Mecum Auctions
