Mecum Overview.

[mockingbird812]

FYI...

Mecum Debrief (http://www.cars-on-line.com/10008.html)

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[427king]

Id venture a guess that 40% sales rate at Mecum means more cars actually changed hands than at some of the 100% sales rate auctions where 75% of the cars sold never went anywhere but back in the sellers trailer. I still say mecum is by far the #1 outfit for muscle cars and the like. Thanks for the post i was wondering what the final results were.

[TMagda]

This morning at the coffee shop I parked next to a GTO Judge convertible. I don't know much about GTO's but this looked to be about a 1971. It was an automatic and bright orange. Looked like an older restoration - good paint with a few bubbles and chips. There was a 455 decal on each side of the rear wing. Could this have been a $250-$350k car like the 2 from this auction?

[MosportGreen66]

"S97 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 Convertible 2 build sheets, dual snorkel, M-22, rotisserie restoration, diamond certified $350,000 sold"

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[Charley Lillard]

I don't know how nice the LS6 was now but it was at Russo@Steele Monterey a few yars ago and it had a very poor resto back then. Lots of poor floor patch work back then. A real car that basically needed another resto.

[427king]

Was that the Fathom blue,no cowl no gauges car that Volo sold in the early 90s?? Was in Florida for a long while.

[rubbinisracing]

I beleive the car had just received another restoration, possesed its original drivetrain and had good documentation. It had just been "Diamond Certified" but I'm not aware of its score. The lack of options is whats thought to have hampered the bids. A "buyers auction" it must be..says Yoda!

[427king]

[ QUOTE ]
The lack of options is whats thought to have hampered the bids

[/ QUOTE ] Bench seat,no gauges,no power top,and no stripes or Cowl Induction if i remember right.

[DarrenX33]

Someone though highly of it. I believe I saw Reggie wiping it down before it went thru...

[Mr70]

There were two different Fathom Blue LS-6 4 spd Convertibles for sale at Mecum/Rockford this past weekend.

Reggie Jackson brought his CLONE (http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.html?CART=118048968538580513&LOT_ID=SC0 507-52970) through on Friday evening.
I didn't see the final gavel on it.

Then John O. brought the Original Wisconsin HULT CHEVROLET (http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.html?CART=118048968538580513&LOT_ID=SC0 507-52399)/Volo/Hemmings-Lukason in Fla./and just restored this past winter by Gary,then Diamond certified,that sold for 350K on Saturday afternoon.
I thought it was one of the most honest,enjoyable and easily accessible & professional auctions that Dana has ever hosted.

[427king]

Was in Lukason collection in Florida. Hard to beat a fathom blue car w paperwork.

[Mr70]

..and the original engine.

[Kim_Howie]

It sound like Mike was happy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Rick....Reggies clone went through again on Sat afternoon, a black,white stripes,white convert top, bench seat, 4 speed, LS6 clone....bid up to 65,000 but did not sell

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[1969l78]

Anyone from here buy anything from there? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mchriscad]

That first picture, the guy in the orange shirt in front of the car with Reggie is Arnie "The Farmer" Boswick. Great auction for buyers, I sold two and bought a couple. I agree with Chuck, Mecum is the only auctions on my schedule.

[1969z280]

Chris:

You owe me $20.00! Nice seeing you at Mecum, I'm glad you did well.

Ed

[427king]

Chris , send me an email with your fax number i have a piece of documentation for your chevelle .