This is an Auction of Vintage Corvettes: Mecum Houston 2022 Results

The Mecum Collector Car Auction was held on March 31-April 2 at the NRG Center, One NRG Park Houston, TX. This auction featured 71 Corvettes that range from 1954 to two 2022s. We have the results at the end of our article.

Corvettes at the Mecum Collector Car Auction in Houston Texas
Corvettes at the Mecum Collector Car Auction in Houston Texas

The 11th annual Mecum Classic Car Houston auction took place on March 31-April 2, 2022 at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas. They set yet another record total coming in at $34.5 million. The 2022 auction, saw 1,047 vehicles cross the auction block with an 86% sell-through rate achieved.

With plenty of muscle cars, Corvettes, ’50s classics, customs, pickups – there was something for everyone. We of course will look at the Corvettes. At the end of this article, we have a ledger with the Corvettes listed by model year and what they bid or sold for. The highest sold Corvette was Lot S95, a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible which had a hammer price of $203,500.

Corvettes in the Triple J Collection

1967 Corvette L71 427/435 HP Big-Block V-8 Engine for Sale!

SOLD FOR $154,000

Win this 2023 ZO6 Corvette with the ZO7

Estimated Value $100,000 – $125,000

One of the collections that will be sold at no reserve is the Triple J Collection. This collection includes a 4-speed 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot S54) with a 427/435 HP engine 1967 Corvette Matching Numbers 427/435 HP V-8 engine

The 1967 Corvette is a legend. This Corvette available at the Mecum Houston Auction has the sensational L71 427/435 HP Big-Block V-8 Engine. The L71 Carried Three 2-Barrel Holley Carburetors Mounted Inline on a Special Aluminum Intake Manifold and Actuated Progressively by Drawing a Vacuum Signal from the Center Intake Plenum. It has an incredibly high-performance 4-Speed Manual Transmission, Positraction, and K66 Transistorized Ignition. The 427/435 HP Corvette Also Featured Stronger Rear Axles and Universal Joints Capable of Handling Its Unprecedented Output. In addition to that comprehensive performance package, the matching numbers example offered here combines Goodwood Green paint with a white stinger stripe, dual side exhaust, power brakes, finned aluminum bolt-on wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, and a black interior offering heat and defrost and an AM/FM radio. A giant even among big-block Corvettes of the period, this highly desirable 1967 coupe is documented with a binder of receipts. If you want to be part of this legend, bid on this Chevrolet beauty now before it’s too late!

Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus Duntov crafted an all time classic when he endowed the 1967 Corvette with the sensational L71 427435 HP big block V 8 engine
Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus Duntov crafted an all time classic when he endowed the 1967 Corvette with the sensational L71 427435 HP big block V 8 engine
This 1967 Corvette has the finned aluminum bolt on wheels and Side pipes
This 1967 Corvette has the finned aluminum bolt on wheels and Side pipes
The Goodwood Green paint with a white stinger stripe really set off this 1967 Corvette that is up for auction at the Mecum Auction in Houston 2022
The Goodwood Green paint with a white stinger stripe really set off this 1967 Corvette that is up for auction at the Mecum Auction in Houston 2022
1967 L71 427435 HP big block V 8 engine
1967 L71 427435 HP big block V 8 engine
Not only does the black interior looks great but you also have heat and defrost an AMFM radio the Owner's manual and a binder containing service history
Not only does the black interior look great but you also have heat and defrost an AMFM radio the owners manual and a binder containing service history with this 1967 Corvette

LOT S55 1954 CORVETTE ROADSTER 235 CI, Automatic

Estimated Value $60,000 – $80,000

SOLD FOR $79,750

LOT S55 1954 CORVETTE ROADSTER 235 CI Automatic
LOT S55 1954 CORVETTE ROADSTER 235 CI Automatic

Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an exclusive collector’s item – a 1954 Corvette. The 1954 Corvette only had 3,640 total production – all roadsters! From the infamous Triple J Ranch Auto Collection, it will no doubt sell out at an auction within seconds. The white exterior paint job coupled with the iconic red leather seats are sure to catch anyone’s eye and make them eager for bidding wars among fans. Be prepared for heavy competition among other enthusiasts because there are very few items from these early days!

Highlights:

  • 235 CI Blue Flame 6-cylinder engine
  • Side draft carburetors
  • Automatic transmission
  • Polo White with Red interior
  • AM radio
  • Chrome bumpers
  • Dual exhaust
  • Firestone wide Whitewall tires

LOT S50 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI, Automatic

Estimated Value $75,000 – $100,000

SOLD FOR $71,500

LOT S50 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI
LOT S50 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible can be seen as the final model of a first-generation car. With an upgraded engine for 260 horsepower, it boasted a number of changes to improve its performance with adjustments in springs, shocks, and steering geometry. Only minimal cosmetic updates were made, however–bright trim around the body was replaced by solid black lines so customers could only have one color on their car now. New decorative touches like simulated vents or Ribbed Rocker Panel Moldings would keep them looking fresh and new. This car has never been touched by anything but loving care; it comes equipped with a 327 CI V-8, Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission, dual exhaust, and full-size Spinner Wheel Covers over wide whitewall tires which are perfect for cruising down long stretches of roads or through scenic countryside loops.

LOT S53 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI, 4-Speed

Estimated Value $50,000 – $70,000

SOLD FOR $49,500

LOT S53 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI 4 Speed
LOT S53 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327 CI 4 Speed

The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette with a convertible roof is just one of 13,925 made (total production that year was 22.,229); these were the third year of production for this very popular car. At this time, there were already many different configurations available and options included things such as 4-speed manual transmission, power brakes, power steering, Soft Ray-tinted windshields, heaters, and defrosters amongst other things. Another nice touch was Goodyear Viva tires in either gold stripe or white lettering – both adorned with spinner wheel covers. With a sleek exterior that matched its interior coloration perfectly (a beautiful crimson). Anyone who buys it can enjoy the comfortable feeling of riding in high style.

LOT S39 1998 CORVETTE PACE CAR EDITION 1 of 547 with 6-Speed

Estimated Value $30,000 – $40,000

SOLD FOR $20,900

LOT S39 1998 CORVETTE PACE CAR EDITION 1 of 547 with 6 Speed
LOT S39 1998 CORVETTE PACE CAR EDITION 1 of 547 with 6 Speed

One of 1,163 made and one of just 547 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is one outstanding addition to the history of Corvette pace cars. Few production vehicles of any type have come close to this unique model for sheer audacity. Indeed, if a pace car’s secondary purpose is to serve as an image-maker for its manufacturer, it doesn’t get much better than this. In just its second year of production, the C5 Corvette was ready for pace car duty straight from the Bowling Green assembly plant; its all-new LS1 engine (brand new) came in at 345 HP giving it better handling than any previous models had shown before.

The Indy Pace Car package included exclusive Pace Car Purple paint, sweeping multicolored Indianapolis 500 exterior appliques, yellow-painted standard wheels, and black and yellow leather seats with matching interior trim. Like all Pace Car Edition convertibles, this example is fully equipped, offering power steering and disc brakes, power windows, locks and mirrors, an Active Handling System, dual-zone air conditioning, a black convertible top, Delco-Bose AM/FM/CD stereo, and more.

LOT S35 2007 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 6.0L, 2,082 Miles

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Estimated Value $40,000 – $50,000

SOLD FOR $33,000

LOT S35 2007 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 60L 2082 Miles
LOT S35 2007 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 60L 2082 Miles

This Corvette from 2007 is an outstanding tribute to the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car with the added benefit of being a convertible instead of the original Z06 coupe. It was built for racing enthusiasts alike and still holds true to this day! The 2006 Indy 500 marked the 17th time a Chevrolet had paced the 500 and the eighth time a Corvette led the pack. The 500’s status as a uniquely American tradition, combined with Chevrolet’s An American Revolution advertising campaign, inspired a bold red, white, and blue graphics theme displaying an abstract U.S. flag pattern with Victory Red and Cobalt Blue stripes on an Arctic White base, flanked by white stars. A large Victory Red Bowtie emblem and Chevrolet windshield callout drive home the sponsor’s participation, and large Official Pace Car and Indianapolis Motor Speedway badges emphasize this Corvette.

At just 2,082 miles, this 2007 Corvette convertible is a very fresh and well cared for example powered by the lusty LS2 6.0L V-8 engine, in this case mated to a paddle-shifted automatic transaxle. Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on alloy wheels covering red-painted brake calipers complete this replica Pace Car, which also features black and gray leather upholstery, air conditioning, and AM/FM sound with Bose speakers.

LOT S34 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 7.0L/505 HP, 26,724 Miles

Estimated Value $40,000 – $60,000

SOLD FOR $51,700

LOT S34 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 70L 505 HP 26724 Miles
LOT S34 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 70L 505 HP 26724 Miles

When Model Year 2013 Corvette came about, so did the 60th anniversary of the Corvette. There was one exception this year, however; this would be the last year for C6 Corvettes to be made. In celebration, Chevrolet has brought back what is considered one of their most iconic models–the Convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine. This new model set a new standard for what it means to drive a Corvette. This machine is built off of the sturdy hydro-formed steel frame just like its predecessors but comes with an all-aluminum dry-sump lubrication system that gives drivers 505 horsepower at their disposal at any given moment as well as an already proven rear-mounted six-speed manual transmission and rear axles that can provide you with maximum power transfer along with full magnetic ride control and even a convenient space saver in case you ever run out of gas!

Showing 26,724 miles on the odometer, this 2013 Corvette 427 convertible turns heads with its brilliant yellow paint, matching yellow brake calipers, and machine-face, 10-spoke, 19- and 20-inch Corvette wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The power-operated, black convertible top folds away to reveal a black leather interior boasting dual-zone air conditioning, a six-way power driver’s seat, a Bose Premium stereo, navigation, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity.

LOT S43 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 6.2L/610 HP, 5,660 Miles

Estimated Value $40,000 – $50,000

SOLD FOR $52,800

LOT S43 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 62L610 HP 5660 Miles
LOT S43 2013 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 62L610 HP 5660 Miles

This sharp yet used Chevy Corvette Convertible has minimal mileage. It was born as a Code W Grand Sport – denoting its 430 HP LS3 V-8 engine and 6-speed, paddle-shift automatic transmission. With 4-wheel power disc brakes with silver calipers, leather bucket seats, power windows, locks and mirrors, an AM/FM/CD stereo, 60th Anniversary Corvette door tread plates, and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires on 18-inch 5-spoke wheels it comes equipped with the optional 3LT trim package which adds a power telescoping steering column, memory package, heated power seats, and a home remote control for opening up the convertible top all at once.

TVS 2300 supercharger custom headers and performance exhaust to raise output to 610 HP
TVS 2300 supercharger custom headers and performance exhaust to raise output to 610 HP

In addition to being decked out with the usual bells and whistles like power windows, locks, AC, etc., this 2013 Corvette also received some extreme modifications courtesy of Street Legal Performance – America’s leading aftermarket supplier of high-performance products. From the installation of a TVS 2300 supercharger combined with custom headers and an enhanced performance exhaust system, you can bet that this car has got it all covered! You’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for this one. It comes with unbeatable specs but it also looks undeniably sleek thanks to its custom vented hood, ZR1-style front fascia along with newly installed side skirts and rear quarter panels which give off an unmistakable vibe!

Below are Corvette Auction Results from the Mecum Houston Auction 2022

They are listed by Corvette model year.

  • T-Thursday March 31
  • F-Friday April 1
  • S-Saturday April 2
LotYearModelHigh bidSold Price
S551954Corvette Roadster$79,750
F2741955Corvette Roadster$59,400
F2501958Corvette Convertible$77,000
F163.11959Corvette Convertible$60,500
S501962Corvette Convertible$71,500
S1141962Corvette Convertible$95,000
S1481962Corvette Convertible$91,300
S1301963Corvette Split Window Coupe$160,000
S531964Corvette Convertible$49,500
F2101964Corvette Coupe$93,500
S2311964Corvette Coupe$71,500
F1641965Corvette Coupe$55,000
S176.11965Corvette Coupe$84,700
F211.11966Corvette ConvertibleNo Info
S951966Corvette Convertible$203,500
S1831966Corvette Coupe$140,000
S1771966Corvette Custom Convertible$70,000
S1031967Corvette ConvertibleNo Info
S1181967Corvette Convertible$85,800
S1981967Corvette Convertible$82,500
S541967Corvette Coupe$154,000
S131969Corvette Convertible$71,500
S1101969Corvette Convertible$71,500
F1751971Corvette Convertible$77,000
S621972Corvette Convertible$34,100
T3091972Corvette Coupe$22,000
F3141972Corvette LT1 Coupe$40,000
F33.11973Corvette Convertible$25,300
T3141973Corvette Coupe$24,750
T224.11975Corvette Coupe$17,050
S3111976Corvette Coupe$22,000
T2051978Corvette Pace Car Edition$30,800
T2111978Corvette Pace Car Edition$22,000
S2001979Corvette Custom Coupe$32,000
F1721981Corvette Coupe$18,700
T1161982Corvette Collector Edition$16,500
T3191982Corvette Collector Edition$14,850
T1761987Corvette Coupe$9,900
T2531988Corvette Convertible$11,550
T1481988Corvette Coupe$8,800
F1521989Corvette Coupe$13,200
T381990Corvette ConvertibleNo Info
F2811991Corvette Coupe$8,800
S69.11991Corvette Coupe$16,500
T451993Corvette 40th Anniversary Coupe$8,500
T611993Corvette Coupe$22,000
F2281993Corvette Coupe$15,950
T1401994Corvette Convertible$14,300
F1421994Corvette Convertible$18,700
T1351994Corvette Coupe$11,000
F133.11994Corvette Coupe$19,800
S3191995Corvette Convertible$14,300
T2431995Corvette Coupe$12,100
F1471995Corvette Coupe$9,900
T1581997Corvette Coupe$16,500
T3031998Corvette Coupe$12,100
S391998Corvette Pace Car Edition$20,900
T107.12001Corvette Convertible$8,800
F210.12001Corvette Coupe$16,500
F232.12004Corvette Coupe$17,600
T151.12005Corvette Convertible$21,450
S352007Corvette Convertible$33,000
S1882011Corvette ZR1$95,000
S1082013Corvette 60th Anniversary Convertible$41,800
S342013Corvette Convertible$51,700
S432013Corvette Convertible$52,800
S2282015Corvette Coupe$47,000
S2232020Corvette Convertible$110,000
S2212020Corvette Coupe$95,700
S104.12022Corvette$101,200
S1782022Corvette 3LT Coupe$143,000

Attendees information

Bidder registration for Mecum Houston 2022 is available in advance online at Mecum.com and on-site at the auction for 0, and it includes admission for two to all three auction days. For those unable to attend in person, enhanced remote bidding options are also available, with options for both online and telephone bidding.

Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with the vehicle auction beginning at 10 a.m. General admission tickets are available in advance online for $20 per person, per day, and for $30 at the door and online after March 30; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.

Presiding health and safety protocols will remain in place for all those in attendance.

For more information on Mecum Houston 2022 and all other scheduled 2022 auctions, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.

Background of Mecum Auctions

Established in 1988, The Mecum Auction Company host many auctions annually. They specialize in selling Collector Cars, Antique Motorcycles, Motorcycles, and Road Art of all types. They are the industry leader in terms of classic car auctions, having sold 20,000 collector car vehicles annually for over 30 years. This is the 11th year for the Houston Mecum Auction.


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