Over 1,000 vehicles crossed the auction block last week at Mecum’s 23rd annual Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis. This included an eclectic mix of classic muscle cars, race cars and trucks. According to Mecum, the total gross sales for the five-day auction totaled $41.7 million!

“A high-energy crowd and eager bidders participated in our flagship Original Spring Classic Auction,” said President Dana Mecum.  “As our largest annual event, we strive to give enthusiasts a wide variety of vehicles to see, enjoy and purchase. The buildings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds were packed wall to wall with everything from rare pace cars, exotic Mercedes-Benz and Model T’s to wooden boats, tractors and neon signs. There truly was something for every taste and budget.”

The auction’s top-selling vehicle was the 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette, which sold for $925,000.  Featuring a 327 cubic inch engine, the Corvette boasts a four-speed manual transmission, distinct dual instrument panels and stainless steel side-exit exhausts that sprout from behind the front wheel wells, and four-wheel disc brakes that are all pre-production 1965 parts. A hand-written number code inside the door trim panel confirms Shop Order (S.O.) 10323, indicating a special hand-built, one-of-a-kind Corvette.

Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:
1. 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette at $925,000
2. 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger Convertible 426/425 HP at $750,000
3. 1966 Shelby Cobra Roadster 427 CI, 4-Speed at $625,000
4. 1963 Pontiac Tempest Coupe 421 Super Duty at $455,000
5. 1963 Pontiac Tempest Station Wagon 421 Super Duty at $450,000
6. 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2291 at $360,000
7. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Bergen & Johnson at $305,000
8. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible at $280,000
9. 1964 Ford Thunderbolt at $260,000
10. 1965 Pontiac GTO GeeTO Tiger at $250,000

More than 30,000 buyers, sellers and general car enthusiasts attended this year’s auction.

Complete Original Spring Classic Auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.mecum.com. Information on other upcoming Mecum auctions is also available on the website.

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