MECUM at INDY

[pSYCo]

....been watching online at work....i'm NOT getting much work done !

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

Dru,

Me to watching on and off.

Dave F who lives in your neighborhood http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Mark K and I are going down early saturday and returning sunday evening I'm Sure there is room if you want to go.

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[Chevy454]

Here's a link for the live video feed:

http://www.mecum.com/infonet/in_video/in...09_051409_Day_2 (http://www.mecum.com/infonet/in_video/infonet_live_video.cfm?utm_source=delivra&utm_medi um=email&utm_campaign=SC0509_051409_Day_2)

[Charley Lillard]

I was happily on my way there but the plane I was supposed to get on in Philly....broke...In a hotel till a flight tomorrow. This sucks......

[ORIGLS6]

Just be glad it broke on the ground! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Hope you have better luck Friday. Say Hi to Don & Judi for us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

Hope you grabbed a Cheesesteak Charlie! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Philly style!

[pSYCo]

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Dru,

Me to watching on and off.

Dave F who lives in your neighborhood http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Mark K and I are going down early saturday and returning sunday evening I'm Sure there is room if you want to go....WISH I COULD....GOTTA GO TO A WEDDING/FUNERAL....HAVE FUN ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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[Charley Lillard]

Flew out of Philly to Washington DC and then to Indy. U.S. Airways sucks... The auction is amazing though. What recession.......Probably the finest collection of cars I have seen in one auction.

[pSYCo]

...I'm told prices are STRONG overall.....

[dreemz]

Appears Mecum has put himself at the head of the pack in terms of offering the best of american muscle. I was quite impressed. In this economic climate I would say all makes did well.

[sYc]

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Appears Mecum has put himself at the head of the pack in terms of offering the best of american muscle. I was quite impressed. In this economic climate I would say all makes did well.

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Rob and I got to spend a few hours at the auction Friday PM, ran into several club members, some selling, some buying, some like us, just hanging out.

Not only was the quantity and quality of rare musclecars second to none, but also Dana and his staff are to be congratulated for putting on a first class event.

It was good to see a lot of reserves either met, or dropped, to allow cars to change hands.
I saw a few sell that I thought were bargains, but over all, I thought the prices were strong, especially considering the state of the economy, and most folks I spoke to felt the same.

[SIR-VIVOR]

Just returned from Indy. Great cars brought great money. Average cars brought average money. Best auction I've been to in many years. Congrats to Dana for bringing the hobby out of the recession!

[njsteve]

How about some photo coverage for us poor slobs who don't have that stinkin' HD TV channel. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bashton]

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Appears Mecum has put himself at the head of the pack in terms of offering the best of american muscle. I was quite impressed. In this economic climate I would say all makes did well.

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Rob and I got to spend a few hours at the auction Friday PM, ran into several club members, some selling, some buying, some like us, just hanging out.

Not only was the quantity and quality of rare musclecars second to none, but also Dana and his staff are to be congratulated for putting on a first class event.

It was good to see a lot of reserves either met, or dropped, to allow cars to change hands.
I saw a few sell that I thought were bargains, but over all, I thought the prices were strong, especially considering the state of the economy, and most folks I spoke to felt the same.

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It was great to see you guys, (and a surprise), and you are right on the money.

So many great cars and many indeed changed hands.

Although there were some great deals, there was no real pattern that I could see.

Overall, a great auction and as always with the Mecum crew, very smooth and well run.

And what a fantastic presentation!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Charley Lillard]

Hands down the best collection of cars I have ever seen at auction. Absolutely great venue. All the cars are in buildings safe from any rain. Absolutely everyone was so impressed with the cars and amount of buyers. If you are wanting to buy or sell a quality musclecar next year, this would be the place to go. You had to be living under a rock if you didn't know about this auction. I got more emails and mailers from Mecum than I have ever gotten from any other auction. You other auction houses ...the bar has been raised.

[mockingbird812]

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Now, let's get this crew to Scottsdale! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[sYc]

What impressed me the most about how Dana ran the auction was how it was more about selling cars and very little about putting on a show. The auction moved along quickly, but not once did I feel a seller, or bidder for that matter, got short changed. The auctioneer did not go on and on about how the car was worth more, the bidders assistants did their jobs with out the badgering I have seen at other auctions and IMO, most importantly, Dana worked his tail off to help both sellers and bidders. For anyone looking to either buy or sell a musclecar, look no farther then Mecum.

[Les Quam]

I agree with Tom, Dana and his crew did a fantastic job and the venue was terrific. Unfortunately I am forced to agree with Charley in that the array of quality and historically significant cars was unprecedented. Best ever assembled.
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[Stefano]

It would have preferred to not be working that week, as I didn't have time to take in all of the great cars and spend enough time with friends. I have never seen so many quality and high-end cars, of all different makes and models available for sale at any one single venue, EVER!

The actual selling rate was probably just as high or better than the so called "no reserve" auctions.

[mockingbird812]

Near $40 mil in sales and 70% sales rate! Mecum Results!! (http://www.mecum.com/news/news_detail.cfm?NEWS_ID=2092&utm_source=delivra&ut m_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC0509_Results) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Kevin D's former COPO Chevelle did nicely!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[427425]

Have to weigh in and agree with everyone. Best auction marketing, and execution I have ever seen. Dana and his crew are all a class act. I love the open mike with Dana working his "magic" between the buyer and seller.Only thing better would be to have one in Scottsdale so I don't have to watch it on-line or on my buddies fancy TV. The Chevelle collection sale really showed the market what quality cars in the right setting are worth. Of course the black COPO will always be my favorite.

[Charley Lillard]

Per the Mecum Website....

MARENGO, IL - May 19, 2009 --

"Hundreds of collector cars left the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds with new owners during the 22nd Annual Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 13-17, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. The five-day auction boasted total gross sales (including buyer’s premium) approaching $40 million.

Mecum offered more than 1,000 high-quality collector cars and 350 vintage neon signs – which have exploded in popularity and value during the past few years – to registered bidders, reporting a 70% sold rate for the Indy auction."

[Chevy454]

The signs & other goodies were awesome as well...that FoMoCo distributor tester was SWEET! Anyone know if GM or Delco had a similar unit?

Did anyone from here pick up any of the signs, or the blender pump, or...etc?

[1969z280]

Rob:

The sign auction was the fastest paced, crazy thing that I've ever seen. I don't believe a single auction lasted longer than one minute and most were less than 30 seconds. I tried to buy a sign but didn't bid quick enough.

I did buy an awesome car on Saturday though! Hats off to Dana and his crew for a great time and great auction. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Charley Lillard]

What did you buy ?

[Johnny Horsepower]

couldn't agree more. Easily the best auction I have been to. Quality of cars, lack of side show BS, and presentation by Mecum.........left all others, especially BJ, in the dust! Comparing the large quantity of truly quality cars to this Januarys Barret-jackson offering, proves that Mecum's reserve auctions and the fact that they keep thier eye on the ball (the cars), is like comparing apples to brusselsprouts!
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[1969z280]

Charlie:

I bought a 1965 GTO Black on Black, tri-power, M21, 3.90 posi, rally I's, redlines, radio delete, HD suspension, metallic brakes with 4,000 miles. Incredible survivor with all of the paperwork and owner history. I'm really happy and have known of this GTO for 7 years. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

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Charlie:

I bought a 1965 GTO Black on Black, tri-power, M21, 3.90 posi, rally I's, redlines, radio delete, HD suspension, metallic brakes with 4,000 miles. Incredible survivor with all of the paperwork and owner history. I'm really happy and have known of this GTO for 7 years. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

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Super sweet car!!!

Dont drive to much on those tires http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[sYc]

IMO, the timing for the Mecum Spring auction could not have been better, and really gave our hobby a shot in the arm. Ever since the economy went south, all of the talk centered on what were musclecars worth now. Well, I think we now know. With so many musclecars, of all makes, models and condition at Mecum, whether hemi, LS-6, COPO, Shelby, etc, coupled with a 60%+ sell rate, we now have an idea where the market is, and should see cars for sale reflecting this.




We will always have the naysayers, who say our hobby is on the decline, but hard to justify, with not only quality cars drawing good money, but I saw a lot of good drivers change hands, which no doubt will show up at local cruises and shows. IMO, the musclecar hobby is as strong as ever.

Another question that got answered, could Dana attract enough buyers considering the large number of rare cars going across the block? No doubt that was not a problem.

[pSYCo]

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Charlie:

I bought a 1965 GTO Black on Black, tri-power, M21, 3.90 posi, rally I's, redlines, radio delete, HD suspension, metallic brakes with 4,000 miles. Incredible survivor with all of the paperwork and owner history. I'm really happy and have known of this GTO for 7 years. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[/ QUOTE ]...was that car at the survivor show in st.charles last june ????

[1969z280]

Dru:

No, I don't believe it was but I plan to bring it next year. This year I'm bringing my little 68 Firebird 400 4-Speed car. I hope to see you there. Ed

[camaromb]

Was that the GTO that was in the Floyd Garrett museum?

[pSYCo]

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Dru:

No, I don't believe it was but I plan to bring it next year. This year I'm bringing my little 68 Firebird 400 4-Speed car. I hope to see you there. Ed

[/ QUOTE ]...i hope it doesn't POUR rain this year !!!

[1969z280]

camaromb:

Yes, the GTO spent a number of years in the Floyd Garrett Museum. Ed

[Chevy454]

I was just looking at the Indy results and noticed the Dog N Suds sign below brought $11k...there is one of these original signs over in West Plains, it's still standing and is still a drive-in burger place, but when I drove by yesterday, for whatever reason they had removed all the neon & other lights from the sign, and painted the entire thing white! And then added some tiny, generic block lettering that said "Burger Shop" or something stupid like that.

Friggin' shame, as the kids & I ate underneath that sign in my '72 Suburban just last summer... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0509/SC0509-80015/images/SC0509-80015_1.jpg

[Mr70]

Man that sign takes me back...Glad to see I'm not alone.
I still have the thickass glass Rootbeer Float mugs I got from our local one here,before it went out of biz.