The Mecum Kansas City 2014 Auction was held April 24-26 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in $8,678,668 in total sales and a sell-through rate of 65 percent. Of the 574 cars that crossed the block, 370 were purchased during the three-day auction.
The all-indoor auction held at Bartle Hall in the Kansas City Convention Center is a continued favorite for Mecum, along with its sister auction held annually at the same location in December. With eight football fields worth off contiguous, column-free space, the main exhibition hall is an inviting area for enthusiasts who enjoy the auction’s laid-back nature and the Midwest ambiance that abounds.
The top result at the 2014 Mecum Kansas City Spring sale went to a candy apple red 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S95) that hammered sold for $260,000. Chassis KK #1238, documented as one of the first 50 hand-built prototype 429s, was offered complete with comprehensive ownership history and the original build sheets. The next highest results came from of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe that brought $107,000, followed by a 1967 Ford Mustang Resto Mod that made $96,000.
Mecum Kansas City Spring 2014 – Top Ten Auction Results (all sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot S95) – $260,000
2. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F198) – $107,000
3. 1967 Ford Mustang Resto Mod (Lot S67) – $96,000
4. 1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback (Lot S89) – $90,000
5. 2013 Ford Shelby Raptor Pickup (Lot S113) – $76,000
6. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S114.1) – $74,000
7. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS (Lot S86) – $61,000
8. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 (Lot S105) – $61,000
9. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S68) – $60,000
10. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot F186) – $59,000
For complete auction results, visit Mecum.com.
Mecum’s next auction will be held this May 2-3, 2014 in South Miami Beach, Florida, featuring a lineup of luxury yachts and more. This spring also marks the company’s 27th year in business celebrated with Dana Mecum’s 27th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis this May 13-18, 2014 featuring an anticipated 2,000-car offering. 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]
