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  • Mecum Auctions will launch three special events during October, 2021

    2021 Mecum AuctionsMecum Auctions, the large collector and auction company, will host a set of three collector car auctions in October on back-to-back weekends in three cities.

    The events come on the heels of some neat accomplishments for the renowned house, during a period of great shows and ample generation of funds.

    As a  leader in the field of auctioning, the Mecum team will launch a big campaign that will include three standalone auction events held over three consecutive weekends – The first will be held in Las Vegas Oct. 7-9, followed by an auction in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Oct. 15-16 and then one in the Chicago region Oct. 21-23. Each event is expected to see between 600 and 1,000 classic and collector cars for sale.

    2021 Mecum Auctions

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    Whether it’s our TV programming, customer service, online bidding platform, or any number of industry-leading achievements, we at Mecum Auctions have always challenged ourselves to take it to the next level,” Mecum’s Chief Operating Officer Sam Murtaugh said. “We produced auctions last November back-to-back in Las Vegas and Kansas City in the midst of the pandemic, and now our consignment, operations, marketing and most of all, customer experience departments will take on a three-peat this October, and we’re all looking forward to it.

    2021 Mecum Auctions

  • Mecum Auctions Event has generated approximately $40 million

    2019 Mecum AuctionsMecum’s recent collector car auction, held between August, 15-17 in Monterey, California, brought $32.2 million in overall sales by auction close and totals have since reached $38 million with the additional post-auction Bid Goes On events.

    The GTB/4 was far from the only Ferrari at the event – top sales were dominated by brand’s fines vehicles. While the vintage Ferraris came out on top, as expected, the second highest seller hailed a contemporary machine – a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari, sold for $2,64 million. Other seven-figure sales have included a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder with low miles and an exclusive Weissach Package, all for $1,43 million. Other notable sales include a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS for $1.1 million and the last 289 Cobra for $1.05 million.

    2019 Mecum Auctions

    As it comes to vintage collectables, Monterey audience has witnessed six examples of deals that brought six-figures to the sellers. Two include coveted Crocker small-tanks topped all motorcycle sales an unrestored 1936 model, bought for $825,000 and a restored 1937 example for $715,000.

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    The complete top 10 collector-car sales at 2019 Mecum Monterey event include:

    • 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot F119) at $2,750,000
    • 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot S102) at $2,640,000
    • 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot F91.1) at $1,430,000
    • 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS (Lot F122) at $1,100,000
    • 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2588 (Lot F139) at $1,045,000
    • 1936 Crocker Small Tank (Lot S103) at $825,000
    • 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster (Lot S131) at $742,500
    • 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Lot S113) at $715,000
    • 1937 Crocker Small Tank (Lot S142) at $715,000
    • 1933 Stutz DV-32 Dual Cowl Phaeton (Lot S126) at $495,000

    2019 Mecum Auctions

    Source: Mecum Auctions