I listed Shelby products made from 1962-1970 that are going up for auction at the 2023 Mecum Kissimmee auction. :)
Lot # Car & VIN Link Results (w/buyer fees)
Friday January 6, 2023
J157 - 69 GT500 # 9F02R480492 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545700/1969-shelby-gt500-ssfa-drag-car/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545700/1969-shelby-gt500-ssfa-drag-car/) $71,500.00 - Sold
J186 - 68 GT500KR conv # 03731 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539066/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539066/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/) $148,500.00 - Sold
J211.1 - 67 GT500 # 01756 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539105/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539105/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $330,000.00 - Sold
J220 - 68 GT500 # 00748 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539065/1968-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539065/1968-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $126,500.00 - Sold
Saturday January 7, 2023
K145 - 65 Cobra 289 # CSX2516 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545393/1965-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545393/1965-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/) $907,500.00 - Sold
Wednesday January 11, 2023
W152.1 - 70 GT350 # 0F02M483234 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-547063/1970-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-547063/1970-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $77,000.00 - Sold
W263 - 69 GT350 # 9F02M480342 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-533505/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-533505/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $75,000.00 - Bid Goes on
Thursday January 12, 2023
T150 - 68 GT500 conv # 02042 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539313/1968-shelby-gt500-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539313/1968-shelby-gt500-convertible/) $198,000.00 - Sold
T179 - 66 GT350 # 6S821 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539240/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539240/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/) $200,750.00 - Sold
Friday January 13, 2023
F122 - 66 GT350 # 6S038 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546996/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546996/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $418,000.00 - Sold
F123 - 66 GT350 # 6S553 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539479/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539479/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/) $300,000.00 - Bid Goes on
F124 - 66 GT350 # 6S1234 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546997/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546997/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/) $210,000.00 - Bid Goes on
F126 - 65 GT350 # 5S385 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544979/1965-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544979/1965-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $400,000.00 - Bid goes on
F132 - 68 GT500KR conv # 03353 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544980/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544980/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/) $288,750.00 - Sold
F134 - 68 GT350 conv # 03158 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544978/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-544978/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible/) $154,000.00 - Sold
F169 - 69 GT500 # 9F02R481135 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539513/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539513/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $220,000.00 - Sold
F177 - 66 Cobra 427 # CSX3270 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545206/1966-shelby-427-cobra-roadster/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545206/1966-shelby-427-cobra-roadster/) $1,430,000.00 - Sold
F186 - 66 GT350 # 6S1249 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539569/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539569/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $324,500.00 - Sold
F186.1 - 69 GT350 # 9F02M480360 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539551/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539551/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $104,500.00 - Sold
F187 - 68 GT350H # 01058 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539552/1968-shelby-gt350h-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539552/1968-shelby-gt350h-fastback/) $159,500.00 - Sold
F187.1 - 70 GT500 # 0F02R482835 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539553/1970-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539553/1970-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $181,500.00 - Sold
F188 - 69 GT350 conv # 9F03M482104 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539554/1969-shelby-gt350-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539554/1969-shelby-gt350-convertible/) $220,000.00 - Sold
F188.1 - 69 GT350 Shelby De Mexico #AF07JU20082 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539555/1969-shelby-de-mexico-gt350/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539555/1969-shelby-de-mexico-gt350/) $115,500.00 - Sold
F189 - 70 GT350 # 0F02M482081 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539556/1970-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539556/1970-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $198,000.00 - Sold
Saturday January 14, 2023
S32.1 - 70 GT500 conv # 0F03R481520 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545217/1970-shelby-gt500-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545217/1970-shelby-gt500-convertible/) $352,000.00 - Sold
S59 - 69 GT350 # 9F02M480988 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-537689/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-537689/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $132,000.00 - Sold
S76.1 - 66 GT350H # 6S596 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-547585/1966-shelby-gt350h-race-car/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-547585/1966-shelby-gt350h-race-car/) $110,000.00 - Bid Goes On
S114 - 68 GT500KR conv # 02276 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539697/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539697/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/) $114,000.00 - Bid Goes On
S115 - 68 GT500KR # 04070 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539698/1968-shelby-gt500kr-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539698/1968-shelby-gt500kr-fastback/) $170,500.00 - Sold
S146 - 65 Cobra 289 # CSX2517 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539742/1965-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539742/1965-shelby-289-cobra-roadster/) $925,000.00 - Bid Goes On
S171 - 65 Cobra Dragonsnake # CSX2427 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539707/1965-shelby-factory-stage-iii-289-cobra-dragonsnake/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539707/1965-shelby-factory-stage-iii-289-cobra-dragonsnake/) $1,050,000.00 - Bid Goes On
S171.1 - 66 GT350 # 6S311 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-548400/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-548400/1966-shelby-gt350-fastback/) $162,250.00 - Sold
S173 - 68 GT500KR conv # 04080 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539695/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539695/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/) $313,000.00 - Sold
S216.1 - 64 King Cobra # CM 5/64 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546329/1964-shelby-cooper-monaco-king-cobra/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-546329/1964-shelby-cooper-monaco-king-cobra/) $600,000.00 - Bid Goes on
S225.1 - 67 GT500 # 02896 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539714/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539714/1967-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $181,500.00 - Sold
S235 - 67 GT40 Mark IV # J-10 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545553/1967-ford-gt40-mk-iv/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545553/1967-ford-gt40-mk-iv/) $1,300,000.00 - Bid Goes on
S244.1 - 65 Cobra 427 # CSX3063 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539735/1965-shelby-427-cobra-roadster/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539735/1965-shelby-427-cobra-roadster/) $660,000.00 - Sold
Sunday January 15, 2023
U53.1 69 GT500 #9F02R480748 https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-536586/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-536586/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/) $95,700.00 - Sold
WATCH Live - https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2023/live/ (https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2023/live/)
much appreciated
thank you
Your listings saves so much time for me so very much appreciated.Thank you.
Thanks,most entertaining.
Thank you for the compilation.
Thanks Brian!! You are always on top of this!!!!!.. ;D
AWESOME thank you
FYI F188 is a convertible......
Quote from: SCJSTU on January 04, 2023, 02:40:27 PM
AWESOME thank you
FYI F188 is a convertible......
Thank you. Good catch. I edited the list.
Thank you Brian. I appreciate your work here.
Wow, just 2 67's, both GT 500's. Yeah well...a 67 J-40 too
It's a shame that the GT40 J-10 has such tacky looking tires, the way they left the Hoosier markings on, and added a blue stripe and Goodyear letters. They should have had Bella (at CSX2259's shop) do it.
Thanks for posting
Wow lots of cars for sale this year. Guess everyone has a reason so not going to speculate. One can only guess unless they know the owner or dealer
Thanks for posting. More 66 GT 350's for sale than I've seen the last few years.
Brian - Yes, THANKS again!
Great job on the compilation!
Does anyone remember the game show "Press your Luck"?
I think there are a couple whammies in there!
Did I miss the '67 K Code fastback that I thought was on site?
Brian thanks. So Helpful.
THanks again Brian for doing this. Is Jan 6 RED Shelby Friday? I'd deduct for Cleo's autograph on the 67....
W263 - 69 GT350 # https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-533505/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/
Vin is 9F02M480342
wow!
Listed in the Shelby Registry - so cool that it was allowed to be listed in there with all of the other Shelbys that are also listed. What a highlight.
- Phillip
Quote from: Survivor on January 05, 2023, 08:06:24 AM
Did I miss the '67 K Code fastback that I thought was on site?
It wasn't included in the list/links in the OP since it's not a Shelby.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-536956/1967-ford-mustang-gt-k-code-fastback/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-536956/1967-ford-mustang-gt-k-code-fastback/)
Kevin needs to send out a reading comprehension test to people with those reports
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 06, 2023, 09:01:24 AM
Kevin needs to send out a reading comprehension test to people with those reports
Pete, is there a car you're referring to specifically? I've asked the website team to update details for the wording on the 67 K code.
They edited the info I gave them originally and it's slightly misleading.
Well its a general feeling of frustration
In this case, the report looks to be interpreted correctly.
Thanks. I do agree often people don't read the stats info correctly.
I had Mecum update mine to read correctly but I didn't notice it till you mentioned it :)
The info I originally sent them is how is reads now.
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 06, 2023, 10:48:41 AM
Well its a general feeling of frustration
In this case, the report looks to be interpreted correctly.
My frustration is the "rarity" of so many cars from Kevin. I like to break it down to model and how many built. Take for instance my 70 Gt350 vert. Ford converted 57 69 models to 70. So my car is one of 57. I don't care how many red green blue or white ones were built. Autos or 4 speed. There were 57. So if they built 30,000 c-code 67 Fastbacks and one was delivered to TIM BUCK TOO it doesn't make it rare. There were still 30K made with a 289 2V.
shelbymann1970,
As we know it's all part of the marketing and "alure" of the stats report from Kevin.
If he can break it down to 1 of 1 he will so when the avg Joe gets their report they are "wowed"
Every car is a 1 of 1. I would be very happy to have a one of few 67 K Code 4 spd FB.
Quote from: pchmotoho on January 06, 2023, 12:14:50 PM
Every car is a 1 of 1. I would be very happy to have a one of few 67 K Code 4 spd FB.
I know of one like this but a black interior that went to the crusher in 1977(could have bought it). Rusted out with a blown engine. So I'm sure the survival rate isn't high on these cars.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-545700/1969-shelby-gt500-ssfa-drag-car/ 71,500 with BP. Sounds cheap to me. Anyone know this car or why the price?
Lot # 211.1... 1967 GT500.. $330K w/commission ( Didn't know that Cleo Shelby's signature was so valuable.... ::) )
Lot # 211.1... 1967 GT500. Just returned from the auction. 2 people bidding on the car. The one guy [sitting next to us] just did not want to go past $270k!!! Auctioneer convinced the other person [a lady I think] to bid $300k to shut him out. BOOM...$300k! THEN, since he lost that car, he immediately bid on a really nice 4-speed Hemi Cuda 2 cars later and walked away with that for $250k + 10% so $275k! He said he really wanted the Shelby but ended up with the Cuda. Lots of fun and some marvelous cars for a Friday before the big week! Will be going again next week a couple of times.
Steve
I watched J186, the red KR and it was a no sale. Did it sell later?
J186 sold for $148.5 k
Quote from: kingchief on January 06, 2023, 10:51:35 PM
Lot # 211.1... 1967 GT500. Just returned from the auction. 2 people bidding on the car. The one guy [sitting next to us] just did not want to go past $270k!!! Auctioneer convinced the other person [a lady I think] to bid $300k to shut him out. BOOM...$300k! THEN, since he lost that car, he immediately bid on a really nice 4-speed Hemi Cuda 2 cars later and walked away with that for $250k + 10% so $275k! He said he really wanted the Shelby but ended up with the Cuda. Lots of fun and some marvelous cars for a Friday before the big week! Will be going again next week a couple of times.
Steve
Sounds like just the kinds of customers the auction houses love having ;)
"I watched J186, the red KR and it was a no sale. Did it sell later?"
Yes, it sold later but I don't remember them announcing it. They tried hard to hammer it sold on the block, but I guess the dude needed to "reflect".
Steve
Thanks Steve
Well, cant wait to see more of that car....
And this one....
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539697/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/
Interestingly, the auction looks very familiar
https://www.mecum.com/lots/PA0715-217093/1968-shelby-gt500kr-convertible/
I saw the red 65 289 Cobra go across the block bit to $825,000 plus the buyer's premium. Well bought I thought.
89K for a 69 428 Torino formal roof car. Nice
Quote from: roddster on January 09, 2023, 03:40:21 PM
I saw the red 65 289 Cobra go across the block bit to $825,000 plus the buyer's premium. Well bought I thought.
89K for a 69 428 Torino formal roof car. Nice
Being a black SCJ 4 speed bucket seat console car I'm betting shot the price up on the Torino. Nice seeing it getting the love.
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on January 10, 2023, 08:52:25 AM
Quote from: roddster on January 09, 2023, 03:40:21 PM
I saw the red 65 289 Cobra go across the block bit to $825,000 plus the buyer's premium. Well bought I thought.
89K for a 69 428 Torino formal roof car. Nice
Being a black SCJ 4 speed bucket seat console car I'm betting shot the price up on the Torino. Nice seeing it getting the love.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539154/1969-ford-cobra-formal-hardtop/ (https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539154/1969-ford-cobra-formal-hardtop/) Nice car.
Watched that one go off ...CJ ram-air...4 spd...Black/Black top of the line
Magnums were the perfect touch for that car.
LOTS of Shelbys crossing the block on Friday and Saturday! Going to be fun! I have seen a lot of them and it will be very exciting!
Steve
Some of the collection cars are pretty awesome!
Quote from: stangman39 on January 10, 2023, 09:50:58 PM
Some of the collection cars are pretty awesome!
One of our own here is selling the a few cars from the Keystone collection. https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2023/collections/keystone-collection/
I don't want to be too harsh but is Mecum
the sleaziest auction company or do others
deserve that title? Truly sorry for asking.
T
Quote from: hertzdonut on January 11, 2023, 07:32:58 PM
I don't want to be too harsh but is Mecum
the sleaziest auction company or do others
deserve that title? Truly sorry for asking.
T
Why ask if you're truly sorry!? Lol
Can you explain why you say this about Mecum?
I'm asking since this is my first time at any big auction let alone having a car go through it.
I have a buddy who does a lot of Mecum auctions and is running 45 cars thru Kissimmee currently.
Regardless of how my car does, I'm glad I came to experience it.
Running a production like this in my eyes is a big undertaking but they do it often so they
have it down to a well oiled machine it seems
Nothing replaces being here. I bid on two GT350s today. The red one that hammered for 70K. I had the next highest bid of 67.5K, which was a fair bid for a 70 Windsor FMX, considering the additional vig... Then the white 69 that didn't sell at 75K was covered in undercoating, had a broken windshield, and wouldn't stay running. It was blowing heavy blue smoke. I also bid on the Black Jade Cobra Jet Auto with AC, was outbid by 1K as it hammered at 73K, because I watched as it was pushed into the room because it didn't run. They said the starter locked up while they were moving it around before the auction.
But, the folks bidding at home didn't see any of that. Glad I bid appropriately. Looking forward to the next 4 days of Shelbys. They look great!
Agreed. Nothing replaces being present at the auction. LOTS of Shelbys tomorrow [Friday]. I plan to be there again tomorrow just for the excitement. Really nothing like it. Nothing really sleezy about them, IMO. They are just selling cars and satisfying dreams!
Steve
Mecum the sleaziest? I'd say no. Why? Well a friend of mine has run a lot of cars through Mecum over the years and he has said nothing bad about them. They also try and get the bidder and seller together on common ground eating commissions if necessary. Mecum also let SAAC members get into the Spring show for free in 2019. Has any other auction company done that? Also maybe I missed it but I don't see Mecum stopping no reserve auctions and "educating" the bidders how how much more a car is worth. I find that to be really cheesy and condescending.
Thanks, good to see these comments. I'll watch with
a different frame of mind. Now I'm glad I made this post.
Terry
My opinion on Mecum is that the worst cars tend to go through their auction. I have seen many that were purchased completely misrepresented, bondo, rust, rod knocks, vin issues, etc. It appears they will list anything without any due regard. This does not mean good cars don't cross the block, it just means you better be there in person and know what you are looking at.
If they have had vin issues in the past I think they have stepped up the inspection process.
My buddy ran his Blazer through yesterday and they were real sticklers prior to it getting here to make him find the frame vin. My buddy who runs a lot of cars thru Mecum says when it comes to vins they are strict. I know there are 5-10 cars sitting on the back lot not being run due to vin issues.
They even made my vin more visible which kinda annoyed me (I wasn't here during the inspection).
I just had a vehicle go thru Mecum Kissimmee 2023 and after sending them pictures for entry I got an email saying they noticed the VIN rivets where not factory and I had to send pictures of VIN on the frame....( vin plate had been taken off a non ford to clean paint off of it....color change)
Most auction houses have been sued by now for bad vin's so they have stepped up their due diligence.
Mecum is no different then any other auction house.....you better do your homework before bidding.....same as buying from an individual
and yes they all play games but that's been going on since the beginning of time
Quote from: stangman39 on January 06, 2023, 09:54:13 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 06, 2023, 09:01:24 AM
Kevin needs to send out a reading comprehension test to people with those reports
Pete, is there a car you're referring to specifically? I've asked the website team to update details for the wording on the 67 K code.
They edited the info I gave them originally and it's slightly misleading.
67 FB K code, 4 speed. Sold 157K not counting fees. Congrats!
Quote from: 427hunter on January 12, 2023, 10:07:40 AM
My opinion on Mecum is that the worst cars tend to go through their auction. I have seen many that were purchased completely misrepresented, bondo, rust, rod knocks, vin issues, etc. It appears they will list anything without any due regard. This does not mean good cars don't cross the block, it just means you better be there in person and know what you are looking at.
Most auctions that have a lot of cars like BJ Mecum and a few others have good cars and bad. I'd argue these cars in the link are pretty nice cars with no issues. They belong to a friend of mine and he is a member here who owns 4 65 Shelbys among his collection(possibly soon to be lowered by one). https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2023/collections/keystone-collection/
He ran these cars through in the spring indy. None were junk or "issues" cars. Any auction there are usually cars that people are dumping whether local auctions, dealer auctions, etc. I 100 percent agree you better know what you are looking at.
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/indianapolis-2022/collections/waterford-collection/
Quote from: pchmotoho on January 13, 2023, 06:13:10 AM
67 FB K code, 4 speed. Sold 157K not counting fees. Congrats!
Thanks! Whata experience!
Quote from: stangman39 on January 13, 2023, 07:04:09 AM
Quote from: pchmotoho on January 13, 2023, 06:13:10 AM
67 FB K code, 4 speed. Sold 157K not counting fees. Congrats!
Thanks! Whata experience!
I was happy to see that there are people out there who understand what a cool car this is. Ive been looking (not very seriously) for one of these for a little while. Looks like Haggerty may have to adjust their valuation on these. Granted one car does not set a market but these cars don't change hands very often so its kind of hard to say.
this is also the closest I've seen a K code to a GT350 in regards to pricing (same years).
I think with or without the buyer fees it's a current record.
I got to Mecum Sunday afternoon and it was interesting hearing comments and discussing the car with people. Some had no clue what it was and felt it was "oh just a 289 and not an S code" but once it got under the staging area Weds night more knowledgeable Mustang enthusiasts started coming out of the woodwork. I met some great Mustangs guys and the car received a ton of compliments. Heck some who didn't even know much about Mustangs wanted to bud in it due to the overall color combo of the car.
If you've never been to Mecum Kissimmee and have a chance in the future try to attend this part of the 2nd week. If for nothing else it's an amazing car show. The variety is excellent.
Quote from: stangman39 on January 13, 2023, 08:57:25 AM
I think with or without the buyer fees it's a current record.
I got to Mecum Sunday afternoon and it was interesting hearing comments and discussing the car with people. Some had no clue what it was and felt it was "oh just a 289 and not an S code" but once it got under the staging area Weds night more knowledgeable Mustang enthusiasts started coming out of the woodwork. I met some great Mustangs guys and the car received a ton of compliments. Heck some who didn't even know much about Mustangs wanted to bud in it due to the overall color combo of the car.
If you've never been to Mecum Kissimmee and have a chance in the future try to attend this part of the 2nd week. If for nothing else it's an amazing car show. The variety is excellent.
A guy just emailed saying that he was disappointed on how the cars go over dirt. Verts left after sale with the tops down and the whole car getting a good dusting. Cars in staging lanes all dusty. Never been there but suspect I will be in coming years. I've been to Indy(2019) and enjoyed that. Everything was indoors and I ran into some of SAAC's "usual suspects" hanging around the Steve J collection.
6S553. Lot F123 is coming across block at 11 am central. This car a fact 4 spd H
Ray
Since I own 6s554, I snapped a pic of 553 out of
Hemmings in about 2005 and framed it. Raffle never came to be
Ray
Just missed the auction on 553. What was the final bid?
300K was the last bid I saw.
553 was bid to 300K without hammer and the bidding goes on... so we wait to see auction final results page.
Ray
Quote from: alexgt350h on January 13, 2023, 02:52:49 PM
Just missed the auction on 553. What was the final bid?
300K was the last bid I saw.
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Quote from: shelbymann1970 on January 13, 2023, 10:30:36 AM
Quote from: stangman39 on January 13, 2023, 08:57:25 AM
I think with or without the buyer fees it's a current record.
I got to Mecum Sunday afternoon and it was interesting hearing comments and discussing the car with people. Some had no clue what it was and felt it was "oh just a 289 and not an S code" but once it got under the staging area Weds night more knowledgeable Mustang enthusiasts started coming out of the woodwork. I met some great Mustangs guys and the car received a ton of compliments. Heck some who didn't even know much about Mustangs wanted to bud in it due to the overall color combo of the car.
If you've never been to Mecum Kissimmee and have a chance in the future try to attend this part of the 2nd week. If for nothing else it's an amazing car show. The variety is excellent.
A guy just emailed saying that he was disappointed on how the cars go over dirt. Verts left after sale with the tops down and the whole car getting a good dusting. Cars in staging lanes all dusty. Never been there but suspect I will be in coming years. I've been to Indy(2019) and enjoyed that. Everything was indoors and I ran into some of SAAC's "usual suspects" hanging around the Steve J collection.
Mecum rents the facility so the owner would have to pave a lot of road to fix that. I believe either the state or the county owns the facility. It's huge, we are talking about miles of road.
The 69 Shelby De Mexico went for $115,000. Is that a record?
Regarding dust etc. Here's my take. When you consign a car with Mecum you have 3 category of choices that cost $500, $1k, $1500. It seems depending on which you chose determines your potential day and lot #. If you do the $1500 category you have to state a range you expect the car to hammer for. Your category and lot # also determined where your car gets placed on display. All the collection cars are inside or under a tent on pavement. The rest are either under no tent or under tent on grass. It gets very dusty and it's a constant battle to keep the cars clean. Mine got delivered Thurs last week and when I got there Sunday afternoon it was pretty dirty, spent 2 hours cleaning it and then each day after 2-3x wiping dust off it.
It's best if you're a seller to be there in person or have someone there representing you.
If a Vert top was left down it was most likely because the owner put it down prior to going across the block. The Mecum drivers are so busy they don't have time to put up every top that was down when it was time for them to drive it.
Oceola Park as Royce mentioned is rented by Mecum. I'm curious how much in advance Mecum gets into town to set up because it takes a lot of setup.
I think I read the whole park (including a stadium) is 200 acres. I was advised to bring or rent a golf cart and I'm glad I did! They do have a company on site renting the one person little scooters for $60/day.
Hope that sheds some light on things.
Wow the bids are through the roof! Shelby's are apparently on the most wanted list.
I do get sick of the BS hype " One of only 43 Gulfstream Aqua GT500s built for 1969, this Shelby has completed a comprehensive restoration by a previous owner right down to the correct tags, chalk marks and paint codes. Powered by its original R-Code 428 Cobra Jet engine with factory Ram Air, the GT500 combines performance with luxury thanks to its close-ratio Toploader 4-speed transmission and Traction-Lok rear axle plus optional factory air conditioning.
FORD sticker on sill plates? Air cond added to car(hey I like it but doesn't make it anally restored). Black grill and license plate bracket? Scott Drake shift knob? Lots of other things like non Dearborn radiator cap and chrome license plate lights. While a beautiful car it should have said a comprehensive resto but not concours with air condition added. Also no traction lock-conventional rear end as to WHY it got down to being a "1 of 1" in the Marti report. My favorite? The "CORRECT" Caution Fan sticker. :o
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-539513/1969-shelby-gt500-fastback/
While I'm on a roll what is considered highly unrestored? With the very limited pics I see the DS door window stops bolts painted blue. To me that says a repaint on the inside of the door so I'd think the whole car. I am not home to check my registry but never heard of 2 documented paxton 69 Shelbys. UPDATE: No proof of it being a SC car I have been told. https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-537689/1969-shelby-gt350-fastback/
Those "Shelby mag stars"on the 68 sure look like 68 hubcaps to me...Rookie mistake... ::)
It looks like someone dodged a bullet on the Green KR- no sale.
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Quote from: Coralsnake on January 14, 2023, 03:29:53 PM
It looks like someone dodged a bullet on the Green KR- no sale.
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What's the skinny on it?
Im a little concerned by the dash
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 15, 2023, 07:12:53 AM
Im a little concerned by the dash
+1 I'd love to see the date codes on inner metal in the trunk. I'd say there were informed Shelby buyers there because it was bid so low.
I noticed the 66 gt350 that sold with the fake vin tag didn't bring that much in comparison to the others.
All results are posted on the first post.
Thank you for all the nice comments. I hope this helped.
Sorry for not including the 67 K code (awesome car) and many others.... I love all Ford powered vehicles, but I would be here for days and I had to cut it off at some point, so I figured just the Shelby products considering this is a Shelby driven forum.
Have a good day!
You have done a service to us all!
Does anyone have the background on lot S76.1? This is the '66 with Walt Hane's name on the rear quarter and looks to be converted to R Model specs. Jere Creed's name is on the door so I assume he was the driver. The announcers say this is a real Shelby that started life as a GT350H. It seems like there were one or two bids and it flat-lined at $110,000.
(The car is on episode 11 around 1:17)
Thx so much Brian for the info!
Paul
Quote from: silverton_ford on January 15, 2023, 12:27:07 PM
Sorry for not including the 67 K code (awesome car) and many others.... I love all Ford powered vehicles, but I would be here for days and I had to cut it off at some point, so I figured just the Shelby products considering this is a Shelby driven forum.
Have a good day!
No need to apologize at all. Thanks for starting the post, it was great to have all the Shelby related cars in one post. Totally understand why others were not included here.
Quote from: JWH on January 15, 2023, 01:04:58 PM
Does anyone have the background on lot S76.1? This is the '66 with Walt Hane's name on the rear quarter and looks to be converted to R Model specs. Jere Creed's name is on the door so I assume he was the driver. The announcers say this is a real Shelby that started life as a GT350H. It seems like there were one or two bids and it flat-lined at $110,000.
(The car is on episode 11 around 1:17)
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-547585/1966-shelby-gt350h-race-car/
States that it is a '66 Hertz car restored by Walt Hane for vintage racing.