06Jul 2022 by controllers
1961 Corvette Custom in Stunning Roman Red

1961 Corvette Custom in Stunning Roman Red

1961 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvettes at Auction
1961 Corvette Custom for Sale is the Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern When you're looking for the perfect marriage of modern engineering and classical appeal, you're going to have to search high and low to find it. But this 1961 Corvette Custom may be the perfect pairing out there, with its SRIII tube chassis, custom-tuned GM LS6 5.7L V-8 engine, and a Tremec 5-speed transmission, this model boasts the best of both worlds. Better yet? It can be yours at the Mecum Auction in Orlando on July 9, 2022. This stunning Roman Red Corvette is for sale! 1961 Custom Convertible Corvette - Roman Red with Beige and Red interior. - Photo Credit Gary Rosier The 61 Corvette now has beautiful polished five-spoke wheels with low-profile tires.  This stylish '61…
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17Jun 2022 by controllers
Spring Carlisle 2022, Corvettes for Sale, Corvette Auction Results

Spring Carlisle 2022, Corvettes for Sale, Corvette Auction Results

Corvette Events, Corvettes at Auction
Spring Carlisle 2022 & Corvettes @ Auction and Corvettes For Sale The Corvettes for Sale and Corvette Auction results of Spring Carlisle 2022 are here. Spring Carlisle 2022 has come and gone, but we still have plenty for you to see. The Corvettes for sale at Spring Carlisle had everyone drooling over the shiny vehicles. Check out the Corvette Auction Results and all of our great photos! Check out the details below. Photos and Article By Bob CookSpring Carlisle 2022 has come and gone. The great COVID fear has largely passed and car events are again at the top of “car guys” to-do lists. One of the first car events every year is Spring Carlisle, always in April just as spring begins in Pennsylvania. This year the event ran from…
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25May 2022 by controllers
Corvette Auction Results: 297 in Indy

Corvette Auction Results: 297 in Indy

Corvettes at Auction
Corvette Auction Results: Mecum Indy Achieves $126.5 Million in Overall Sales We have the Corvette Auction Results from the Mecum’s Automotive Auction in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 13-21, 2022. 2,504 vehicles were on sale throughout the 9-day auction with a total sales revenue of $126.5 million. 297 of those vehicles were Corvettes and 225 of them were Sold! Corvettes have become some of the most highly sought-after collector cars in the world, with prices that just keep skyrocketing higher and higher over time. Many people dream of owning a Corvette in their lifetime and Indy was a great chance to look at a huge selection from high-end collectors to low-cost entry-level cars. To start off with we are going to break down the Corvettes at Auction by generation so you…
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04Feb 2022 by vettevues
2006 Corvette Auction Results: Remembering Mecum’s Inaugural Kissimmee Auction

2006 Corvette Auction Results: Remembering Mecum’s Inaugural Kissimmee Auction

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
2006 Mecum Kissimmee Auction Today we are looking back to the year 2006 and the Corvette Auction Results at the Mecum Kissimmee auction. This was the first year that the Mecum Auctions moved to the Osceloa Fairgrounds. Prior to this it was held in conjunction with the NCRS Winter Regional meet at Old Town in Orlando. We are looking at the fairgrounds debut and the Corvette auction results at the new location. Photos from Vette Vues Magazine May 2006 of the Mecum Kissimmee Auction in 2006 We just finished the 2022 Kissimmee Mecum Auction and thought it would be fun to look back to when it moved to the Osceola Fairgrounds and see how the prices compare. This first event Mecum held at the Osceola Fairgrounds was on January 27-28th,…
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19Jan 2022 by vettevues
New World Record for Collector Car Auctions set at Mecum Kissimmee 2022: Also the 2022 Corvette Auction Results

New World Record for Collector Car Auctions set at Mecum Kissimmee 2022: Also the 2022 Corvette Auction Results

Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
New World Record for Collector Car Auctions set at Mecum Kissimmee 2022 Mecum shatters World Record with $217 Million at Kissimmee 2022 auction. This beats the existing collector car auction record of $176 Million. We are looking at the Corvette Auction Results. At the end of this post is a spreadsheet with the Corvette results by model year. Below is a press release from Mecum followed by a spreadsheet with the final Corvette High Bids and Sold prices sorted by model year. Walworth, Wis. – Jan. 18, 2022 – Mecum Auctions kicked off the year in Kissimmee, Florida, by rewriting history with total sales at Mecum Kissimmee 2022 reaching $217 million, courtesy of an astounding 90% sell-through rate achieved during the world’s largest collector car auction at Osceola Heritage Park.…
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18Jan 2022 by vettevues No Comments
Mecum Kissimmee 2022 Auction Conclusion: C3 Corvette Results

Mecum Kissimmee 2022 Auction Conclusion: C3 Corvette Results

C3 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
Mecum Kissimmee 2022 Auction Conclusion - C3 Corvette Results We have the C3 Corvette auction results from the Mecum Kissimmee 2022 auction. The Mecum Kissimmee 2022 Auction had 106 C3 Corvettes available for sale. The highest SOLD C3 Corvette was Lot W145.1 for $335,500. The lowest price SOLD C3 Corvette was a 1975 Corvette Coupe J186 for $12,100. 83 of the C3 Corvettes SOLD! There were three 1969 L88sW145.1 Sold $335,500 (also the highest Sold C3 Corvette)MG11 - No InfoK126.1 Bid to $340,00 Bid Goes On You can read about this Corvette on our blog CLICK HERE W145.1 Sold $335,500 (also the highest Sold C3 Corvette) LOT W145.1 1 of 116 L88 Corvettes built-in 1969 - Photo Credit Mecum Auction HIGHLIGHTS Bloomington Gold CertifiedNCRS Performance VerificationNCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence1…
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07Jan 2022 by vettevues No Comments
C2 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Cars by Chevrolet for Sale at Mecum Auction 2022 Kissimmee

C2 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Cars by Chevrolet for Sale at Mecum Auction 2022 Kissimmee

C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
UPDATED: 01/17/2021 - At the end of this blog post are the results for the C2 Corvettes at the Mecum 2022 auction in Kissimmee Florida. C2 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Cars by Chevrolet for Sale at Mecum Auction 2022 Kissimmee At this time there are 406 Corvettes that will be for sale at the Mecum Auction Kissimmee 2022. Today on our blog we are looking at the C2 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Cars by Chevrolet that will be availble for sale. We are looking at the Vette Vues blog at the C2 Corvettes for sale at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee in Florida, January 5-16, 2022, and taking a look at a few of the unique ones. Once again, at the end of this blog post, we have two spreadsheets. …
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26Jul 2021 by vettevues
Mecum’s Orlando Florida Summer Collector Car Auction July 28-31, 2021

Mecum’s Orlando Florida Summer Collector Car Auction July 28-31, 2021

Corvette News and Archives Category
At the time of Vette Vues post, there are 117 Corvettes registered for auction at the new Florida auction in Orlando. Mecum Auction returns to Central Florida for their new Summer Special Collector Car Auction held at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center. They are expecting a 1,000-car auction. The dates are July 28-31, 2021. This past January, you might remember that the Mecum’s Kissimmee 2021 auction reached $141 million in sales. It will be interesting to see how this new event will do. My expectation is Very Well! We learn from Mecum that the event was originally planned to span just three days, but due to an overwhelming response, it was expanded to include Wednesday, July 28 as well. (Details at the bottom of this post.)Let's look at four Corvettes…
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16May 2018 by vettevues
Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection Offered at 2018 Mecum Auction Indy

Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection Offered at 2018 Mecum Auction Indy

Corvettes at Auction
The Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection we are looking at today will be offered at the Mecum Indy Auction in Indy March 19, 2018, and two tickets to the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 Race on May 27, 2018, will also be included with each car the will be sold. Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection at 2018 Mecum Auction Indy At the time of this post, America's Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette has paced the Indianapolis 500 more than any other model in history with a total of 14 races under its belt. Later this month the 2019 Corvette ZR1 will pace the 2018 Indianapolis 500 making the record 15. The Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection we are looking at today will be offered at the…
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17May 2017 by vettevues
Rare 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Goes to Auction

Rare 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Goes to Auction

1967 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Features, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette we are going to look at today comes with a list of significant accomplishments: Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certified 2003, Bloomington Gold Special Collection 2009, and Multiple-time NCRS Top Flight wins. [caption id="attachment_2994" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Friday, May 19, 2017, LOT F113, a rare 1967 Tuxedo Black Corvette Convertible L71 model with original tri-power 427 V8 will be going across the block in Indianapolis at the Mecum Auction.[/caption] If you enjoy cars, no doubt you are aware that the Big Mecum Auction in Indianapolis is going on this week. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette we are going to look at today comes with a list of significant accomplishments. [caption id="attachment_2995" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Friday, May 19, 2017, LOT F113, a rare 1967 Tuxedo Black Corvette Convertible L71 model with original tri-power…
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