Mecum Auctions is returning to Houston’s NRG Center this weekend, April 5-7, for Mecum Houston 2018, with approximately 1,000 American muscle cars, Corvettes, classics, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more set to cross the auction block.
Among the most notable consignments are: a 1970 Plymouth Superbird (above, Andrew Thompson photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions) with the original A833 4-speed transmission that is one of just 308 produced; a virtually untouched 2005 Ford GT with just 2.6 miles; a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback featuring a matching-numbers 428 cubic-inch engine; and a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, Kar Kraft No. 1390, that is one of only 279 equipped with the rare 820-S NASCAR solid-lifter engine.
The auction will also highlight two private collection offerings. On Friday, April 6, an investment-grade Viper Collection will offer bidders a chance at nine of Dodge’s V10-equipped supercars, ranging from a first-year 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster with just 5,780 original miles, to a 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 VCA Edition that is No. 41 of just 50 produced that year. The other private assemblage headlining Mecum Houston 2018 is The Rick Smith Collection that will be offered at no reserve. It will be the first group of vehicles to cross the auction block on Saturday, April 7. The 60-vehicle collection from the late Rick Smith includes an array of customized American muscle cars, Street Rods, trucks and six Boss Hoss motorcycles. Also included are: a 1953 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible with a gunmetal finish and fuel-injected 572/625 HP V8 engine; a custom 1967 Ford Mustang Pro Street with a blown 541 cubic-inch V8 and Shelby GT500 styling; a turquoise 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible with matching turquoise and silver interior; and a 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible with a 426 cubic-inch Hemi engine.
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