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Mecum Indy 2020 Preview: Ten Cars You Need to See
Mecum Auctions’ upcoming Indianapolis 2020 event (July 10-18) is going to be jampacked with a massive list of lots that will blow your socks off. From the cars within the John Atzbach and Richard Welkowitz collections and more, there’s going to be something for every car collector. out there. Below are ten cars that carry […]
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Mecum Auctioning Off 23-Mile 2018 Bentley Continental GTC Supersports
How times change—in 1925, Bentley first deployed the Supersports tag on a highly tuned 3.0L model guaranteed for 100 MPH. Just 18 of those fabled machines were made. Then, in 2009, the British company revived the name with a W12-engined Continental Supersports capable of 200 MPH; production this time ran to 1,800. This, however, is […]
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Mecum Auctioning Off 23-Mile 2018 Bentley Continental GTC Supersports
How times change—in 1925, Bentley first deployed the Supersports tag on a highly tuned 3.0L model guaranteed for 100 MPH. Just 18 of those fabled machines were made. Then, in 2009, the British company revived the name with a W12-engined Continental Supersports capable of 200 MPH; production this time ran to 1,800. This, however, is […]
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1964 Competition 289 Cobra Heading to Mecum Indy Auction
The Shelby Registry has historically made a distinction between official Shelby team racers and Cobras campaigned in competition by privateer owners, referring to the latter as Independent Competition Cobras. This 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, CSX2487, began its well-documented racing career after its first owner returned it to the dealer within a couple of months because […]
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1964 Competition 289 Cobra Heading to Mecum Indy Auction
The Shelby Registry has historically made a distinction between official Shelby team racers and Cobras campaigned in competition by privateer owners, referring to the latter as Independent Competition Cobras. This 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, CSX2487, began its well-documented racing career after its first owner returned it to the dealer within a couple of months because […]
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This ’67 Corvette May Become the Most Expensive One Ever Sold at Auction
The Ultimate L88 Corvette Being Auctioned at Mecum’s Indianapolis Event
When comparing the upper echelon of investment-quality collector cars, several aspects separate great cars from the rest: rarity, pedigree, provenance, racing history, originality and authenticity. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible exceeds expectations in every category and can be suitably referred to as “The Ultimate L88.” In fact, according to Bloomington Gold Founder David Burroughs, […]
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The Ultimate L88 Corvette Being Auctioned at Mecum’s Indianapolis Event
When comparing the upper echelon of investment-quality collector cars, several aspects separate great cars from the rest: rarity, pedigree, provenance, racing history, originality and authenticity. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible exceeds expectations in every category and can be suitably referred to as “The Ultimate L88.” In fact, according to Bloomington Gold Founder David Burroughs, […]
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2011 Ferrari 599 GTO w/168 Miles Heading to Mecum Indy 2020
With the legendary GTO moniker, this special 168-mile Ferrari is one of only 599 produced worldwide. Finished in Rosso Corsa complemented by the distinctive Scuderia shields, the 599 GTO—one of 125 exported to the U.S. market—is a superb example of a state-of-the art front-engine V-12 layout from Maranello circa 2011. The drivetrain starts with a […]
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1 of 4 1966 Shelby GT350 Convertibles Built Being Auctioned at Mecum Indy 2020
For years after the 1966 GT350 convertibles were produced, the cars remained shrouded in confusion and misunderstanding. Initially, the hobby at large believed that a total of six convertibles were produced at the end of 1966 GT350 production. This was before, in 1987, documentation was unearthed in Carroll Shelby’s Gardena office that confirmed otherwise. Chief […]
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1 of 4 1966 Shelby GT350 Convertibles Built Being Auctioned at Mecum Indy 2020
For years after the 1966 GT350 convertibles were produced, the cars remained shrouded in confusion and misunderstanding. Initially, the hobby at large believed that a total of six convertibles were produced at the end of 1966 GT350 production. This was before, in 1987, documentation was unearthed in Carroll Shelby’s Gardena office that confirmed otherwise. Chief […]
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Mecum To Auction 50th Anniversary Aventador Roadster w/88 Miles in Indianapolis
No. 22 of 100 produced worldwide and one of only 43 destined for the U.S., this arresting 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP-720/4 Roadster 50th Anniversary has been part of the Richard Welkowitz Collection since new, and it’s being offered with a mere 88 miles on its odometer. Produced alongside 100 coupe versions to commemorate the 50th […]
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