567 Vehicles Hammer Sold at Inaugural Fall Special Collector Car Auction.
Mecum Auctions, already renowned for their annual Spring Classic collector car auction in Indianapolis, have just knocked it out of the park with its inaugural Indy Fall Special auction. Held from October 5th to 7th, this newly introduced event generated a whopping $19.5 million in total sales, with 567 vehicles going under the hammer in a mere three days. This expansion in Mecum’s calendar clearly resonated with collectors, enthusiasts, and fans who were hungry for more high-quality auctions. Leading the charge in sales was a classic icon, a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback, which commanded a remarkable $275,000. It was closely followed by modern muscle, including a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible that sold for $214,500, and a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Custom fetching $176,000. Not to be left behind, a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am rounded out the all-American top sales list, achieving a price of $162,250.
The top 10 collector car sales at the 2023 Indy Fall Special auction include:
- 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback (Lot S99) at $275,000
- 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible (Lot S89) at $214,500
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Custom (Lot S196) at $176,000
- 1969 Pontiac Trans Am (Lot S108) at $162,250
- 1946 Chevrolet COE Custom (Lot T145) at $159,500
- 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona (Lot F138.1) at $154,000
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider (Lot S73) at $148,500
- 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost (Lot S65) at $143,000
- 1975 Ford F250 XLT Pickup (Lot S97) at $134,750
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot S109) at $129,250
Adding exclusivity to the auction were private collections, showcasing some of the most sought-after models in the industry. The all-Ford Burbach Collection stole the spotlight with an aggregate of $2.07 million in sales. Not too far behind was the 15-car Joel Hipp Collection, which sold in its entirety, generating $1.09 million. The success of Mecum’s Indy Fall Special serves as an example of the robust demand and enthusiasm in the collector car market, especially for American classics and modern performance cars. As the event’s stellar sales figures suggest, the Fall Special is not just a seasonal addition but looks to become another cornerstone event for Mecum Auctions and car aficionados alike. With this level of success, the industry waits in anticipation for what Mecum has planned next. View all Mecum Auctions inventory currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: Mecum Auctions
