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Mecum Dallas 2014 – Auction Results

1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible
1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible sold for $680,000

The Mecum Dallas 2014 Auction was held September 3-6 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, resulting in $31,428,039 in total sales and a 66.3% sell-through rate. In only its fourth year, Mecum’s Dallas auction has become one of the largest sales on the Mecum Auctions’ calendar with 1,155 cars offered.

The top seller at the 2014 Mecum Dallas sale went to a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S108.1) that hammered at $680,000. One of only two 1969 L88 convertibles finished in Black-on-Black, this race car was ordered new by renowned L88 racer Tony DeLorenzo. Following the L88, two Chevrolet Camaros claimed spots two and three in top sales with the first Camaro delivered to Yenko Chevrolet (Lot S114) bringing $300,000 and a Gold Spinner Award-wining 1969 Yenko (Lot S91.1) achieving a sale price of $285,000.

The top 10 was also dominated by Ford GTs, which have become a market favorite in recent years. Three 2005s and one 2006 made the list all hammering at well over a quarter-million dollars.

Mecum Dallas 2014 – Top Ten Auction Results (all sales reflect hammer prices):

1. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S108.1) – $680,000
2. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Lot S114) – $300,000
3. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (Lot S91.1) – $285,000
4. 2005 Ford GT (Lot F192.1) – $280,000
5. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S136.1) – $270,000
6. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S129.1) – $260,000
7. 2006 Ford GT (Lot S224) – $255,000
8. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S172) – $255,000
9. 1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T (Lot S100) – $250,000
10. 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spyder (Lot F140.1) – $215,000

For complete auction results, visit Mecum.com.

Mecum’s next auction will be October 9-11 with the 2014 Chicago auction featuring 1,000 classic and collector cars headlined by a mix of American muscle and more at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Following Chicago will be Mecum’s SoCal auction in Anaheim, California, Nov. 13-15 with an anticipated 750 cars to be offered including some hot rods and collector cars. For more details on an upcoming auction, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.

[Source: Mecum]