FEBRUARY 2011
MARCH 11-12
Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall • Kansas City, MO 500 VEHICLES
LOT S65 1965 Corvette Convertible Bloomington Gold Benchmark 396/425 HP, 4-Speed
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Mecum Auctions has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for over 23 years, and has become America’s largest Collector Car Auction Company offering over 7,500 vehicles per year. With auctions spanning coast to coast, Mecum is able to provide the utmost in customer service while giving both buyers and sellers the greatest of options.
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A big “thanks” to all the buyers, sellers, family, and friends who made Kissimmee2011 such a huge success! With 1500 vehicles offered, $40M in sales, a near 80% sell through rate, plus a huge “fun factor” for those in attendance and watching on TV, the growth of Mecum’s Florida event over the past three years has been absolutely phenomenal. And speaking of growth, the 2010 numbers are now in … and Mecum offered more than TWICE the number of collector vehicles (6,140) at auction in 2010 than its nearest competitor. Folks, this type of growth just doesn’t occur unless a Company is serving its customers well ... and the Mecum Team is all about putting our Customers first, whether that is measured by low commissions, friendly customer service, or entertaining television. And we certainly plan on continuing to offer you that same commitment with an even higher level of service in 2011. As we finish preparing for Kansas City (Bartle Hall) and Gone Farmin’ (Walworth WI), enjoy this newsletter packed with select consignments from both auctions, and then its on to “The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction” in May in Indianapolis. Join us, as Mecum marches forward into Spring! See you there!
After a successful auction in Kissimmee, Mecum’s well-oiled machine prepares for two unique events in March; the all-indoor Spring Kansas City Auction and our inaugural Spring Tractor Auction. Mecum returns to the Kansas City Convention Center in Bartle Hall March 11-12, playing host to nearly 500 vehicles at one of the fastest growing allindoor auction events in the country. In 2010, Mecum sold over 750 cars for $15.6 Million in Kansas City, proving that the City of Fountains welcomes all Collector Cars.
A 1965 Big Block Corvette Convertible with Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certification will lead the great selection of Muscle Cars, Corvettes, Classics, and Street Rods at the Spring kick off event as Mecum continues to grow by leaps and bounds in Kansas City. Then just two weeks later on March 26, Mecum’s Tractor Division, Gone Farmin’, will host its inaugural Spring Tractor Auction, which will be the first of three Gone Farmin’ events in 2011.
LOT S65 1965 Corvette Convertible Bloomington Gold Benchmark 396/425 HP, 4-Speed
The centerpiece of Mecum’s Spring Tractor Auction will be the Tom Geyman Vintage Tractor Collection. Offered at No Reserve, this collection of blue chip investments reflects Tom’s remarkable passion for restoring world-class tractors. General admission for Spring Gone Farmin’ is free, so all hobbyists, collectors, admirers and spectators are encouraged to attend and bring their families to Walworth, Wisconsin. In the following pages, you’ll find select vehicles to be offered at Kansas City as well as the incredible group of 22 tractors to be offered at No Reserve at the Tractor Auction. So, be sure Mecum is in your plans for March, as this is certainly a month not to miss. M
A Sampling of the Tom Geyman Vintage Tractor Collection
SELECT VEHICLES ALREADY
F18
F19
1990 Lincoln Towncar 4-Door
1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 1963 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan 1968 Dodge Charger
F82
302 CI
F20
F68
430 CI, Automatic
383/320 HP, Automatic
F90
F96
F109
1969 Plymouth GTX
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
1974 Pontiac Trans Am
1972 Ford Mustang Fastback
F114
F115
F127
F128
2006 Matt Kenseth NASCAR
1970 Buick GS
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Coupe
1959 Cadillac 4-Door
F130
F132
440/375 HP, Automatic
351 CI
Automatic
1990 Chevrolet Silverado SS 454 Pickup 1967 Chevrolet Pickup Automatic
Automatic
455/360 HP, Automatic
350 CI, Automatic
302 CI
390 CI, Automatic
F137
F143
1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Replica
1930 Ford 5 Window Coupe
383/425 HP, Automatic
AUCTION SCHEDULE
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MARCH 11-12
Kansas City Convention Center - Bartle Hall Kansas City, MO 500 VEHICLES
CONSIGNED
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F154
F163
F169
F175
1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Funny Car 426 CI, Automatic
2010 Chevrolet Nickey Super Camaro Stage II SE 600 HP
F178
F179.1
F181
F185
1951 Ford F1 Pickup
1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
1972 Dodge Rallye Challenger Coupe 1935 Studebaker Sedan Delivery
F189
F198
326 CI, Automatic
302 CI, 5-Speed
454/360 HP, Automatic
400 CI, 4-Speed
340 CI, 4-Speed
F200
F201
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe 1966 Chevrolet Nova L79 Replica 350/330 HP, Automatic
327/350 HP, 4-Speed
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
1971 Plymouth GTX
F223
F224
F226
F229
1932 Ford Hi-Boy
1972 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible 1963 Lincoln Continental 4-Door
427 CI, 5-Speed
430 CI, Automatic
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4-Speed
1967 Chevrolet Camaro
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F231
F232
1970 Pontiac GTO
1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible 1965 AMC Rambler Barn Find, 1960 Pilot Model
396/375 HP, 4-Speed
F238
F241
F242
S15
1970 Pontiac GTO
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car
1969 Chevrolet Pickup
1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe
S21
S34
S41
S43
1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
1971 AMC AMX
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
1972 Dodge Challenger 340 Rally
S44
S47
S49
S54
1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1962 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Door
1994 Ford Mustang Cobra
1965 Ford Mustang Elenor Replica
S61
S62
S63
S65
1967 Plymouth Belvedere II 2-Door 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 318 CI, Automatic
302 CI, Automatic
1965 Pontiac GTO
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
S69
S73
S74
S76
1965 Plymouth Belvedere A990
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible 2004 Pontiac GTO
454 CI, 4-Speed
235 CI, Manual
426 CI, Automatic
468/450 HP, Automatic
F233
305 CI, Automatic
389 CI, 4-Speed
F237
350 CI, 4-Speed
4-Speed
Bloomington Gold Benchmark, 396/425 HP
1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396/350 HP, 4-Speed
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S78
S81
1974 Chevrolet Nova Coupe
1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Hardtop 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code
350 CI, Automatic
S82.1
327/300 HP, 4-Speed
312 CI, Automatic
S93
S83
1995 Ford Mustang Convertible 302 CI, 5-Speed
S86
S89
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe 1937 Chevrolet Cabriolet
1973 Chevrolet Corvette
S95
S100
S101
S102
1967 Chevrolet El Camino
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
1960 Ford F100 Pickup
S109
S110
S114
S115
1978 Chevrolet Nova
1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible 383 CI
389 CI, 4-Speed
1956 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup
S116
S123
S127
S129
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Resto Mod 1934 Dodge Model KC 1/2 Ton Pickup 502/600 HP, 6-Speed
3-Speed
1934 Plymouth P.E. 4-Door
1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe
S134
S146
S150
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1937 Ford 2-Door Coupe
2005 OCC KC Royals Motorcycle
468/425 HP, 4-Speed
4-Speed
302/290 HP, 4-Speed
400 CI, 4-Speed
4-Speed
3-Speed
131/150 HP, 6-Speed
S94 454 CI
351 CI, Automatic
Automatic
350/750 HP, Automatic
Spring
2011
Tractors to be S6
T H E T r ac to r Au c t i o n
Among the hundreds of tractors offered at Mecum’s Spring Gone Farmin’ 2011 Auction, included will be this selection of 22 tractors offered at No Reserve. The Auction takes place in Walworth, Wisconsin March 26. For complete details and information, visit www.MECUM.com or call 815-568-8888. M
1956 Farmall 400 Tractor
S31
S32
S33
1953 Farmall Super H Tractor
1956 Farmall 100 Tractor
1966 International 1206 Tractor
S34
S35
S36
1953 Mccormick Super W-6 Tractor
1950 Mccormick W-4 Tractor
1951 Farmall H Tractor
S37
S38
S39
1954 Farmall MTA Tractor
1952 Farmall Super M Tractor
1955 Farmall 400 Tractor
Offered on the Block At NO RESERVE S40
S41
S42
1961 International 660 Wheatland Tractor
1966 International 1206 Wheatland Tractor
1967 International 806 Wheatland Tractor
S43
S44
S45
1952 Mccormick W-6 Tractor
1951 Mccormick W-9 Tractor
1961 Ford 801 Tractor
S46
S47
S48
1952 Ford 8N Tractor
1941 Farmall A Tractor
1949 Farmall Super A Tractor
S49
S50
S51
1948 Farmall C Tractor
1948 Farmall Cub Tractor
1956 Farmall 300 Tractor
More Gone Farmin’ 2011 Events Walworth, WI
Gone Farmin’ 2 300 TRACTORS AUGUST 5-6 Open For Consignments April 4, 2011
Gone Farmin’
Sign & Memorabilia Auction NOVEMBER 25 Open For Consignments June 1, 2011
MECUM101 Represent Your Car Like a Pro Once you have a position assigned for your car with Mecum, a consignment packet is mailed to you for completion. Inside the packet are consignment guidelines and Mecum’s auction listing contract. This contract is the most important item in the packet because the information provided on it is the key to how your car will be represented to potential buyers. It is essential for the consignor to supply accurate information for the Year, Make, Model, Body Style, Engine and Transmission. This information is the foundation of your listing and will be used in print promotional materials such as catalogs, brochures, green sheets, our web site and many other promotional venues. In addition to the base information, there are 19 lines available for you to “sell” your car. The area is provided to list your car’s options, ownership
history, restoration details, awards and key points. This detailed information will be published on the Mecum website, listed on the card displayed on your cars windshield at the auction, and select points are announced by the auctioneers. It is best to use bullet points for easy reading. In addition to the listing agreement, we need high resolution photos of your car. A picture is truly worth a thousand words in this instance. A great description of a car will go far, but pictures help bidders form a favorable opinion about your car before the auction. Your packet will even include helpful photo hints to get the best photos of your car. Each of these elements is important to insure you have the best opportunity to sell your car. Research shows us that cars well publicized prior to the auction sell at a higher rate than cars that are not. M
(SIMULATED CONTRACT)
MEET THE MECUM TEAM TOM HALL started working for Mecum Auctions when our Spring Classic event moved to Indianapolis in 2008. Tom’s tireless work ethic and attention to detail are valuable assets in his position as Mecum’s Display Manager/Driver Liason. A “gearhead” at heart, Tom is known to carry a few tools with him to ensure the staging process runs smoothly. Working the auctions has been rewarding for Tom, who mentioned, “I value all the new friendships that I have established with the Mecum Team. I always look forward seeing everyone at each auction venue.” M
KATHY HICKEY loves seeing the joy in a winning bidder’s face when the gavel hits the podium and the auctioneer declares the car “SOLD!” As a bidder’s assistant, helping someone purchase the car of their dreams has been her passion since the Mecum Fall Premier in St. Charles five years ago. When asked about the future of the auction house, Kathy told us, “I see the future of Mecum Auctions growing and improving with every auction because Dana is such a wonderful employer. We have evolved into a second family and I feel truly privileged to be part of this great crew.” M
RHONDA SIHOCKY helps hold down the Mecum headquarters while the rest of the team takes care of business at the auction site. As a vital role player in the Mecum consignment department, Rhonda reviews and processes the information provided to us by our consignors. Rhonda’s favorite aspect of working for the auction company is watching Dana Mecum, whose knowledge, insights, humor and witticisms make every day different in the office. “I enjoy watching Mecum grow as it becomes a household name across the country.” M
MARCH 11-12
Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall 500 VEHICLES Kansas City, MO
MARCH 26
150 TRACTORS
445 S. Main Street Walworth, WI
MAY 17-18-19-20-21-22
Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis, IN
2000 VEHICLES
JUNE 17-18
@ MSRA 38th Back to the 50’s Minnesota State Fairgrounds St.Paul, MN 400 VEHICLES
JUNE 24-25
@ Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA Pheasant Run Resort, St.Charles, IL 400 CORVETTES
JULY 8-9
Vintage Indy Car Event Hosted by The Harry A. Miller Club Milwaukee Mile (NON-AUCTION EVENT) West Allis, WI
JULY 15-16
500 VEHICLES
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA
AUGUST 5-6
300 TRACTORS
445 S. Main Street Walworth, WI
AUGUST 18-19-20
On Del Monte Golf Course Monterey, CA 750 VEHICLES
SEPTEMBER 15-16-17-18 1000 VEHICLES
Pheasant Run Resort St.Charles, IL
DECEMBER 1-2-3
Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall Kansas City, MO 750 VEHICLES
T H E T r a c to r Au c t i o n
950 Greenlee St. Marengo, IL 60152
MAY 17-18-19-20-21-22 Indiana State Fairgrounds • Indianapolis, IN
2000 VEHICLES
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 427/435 HP, 4-Speed, J56 Heavy Duty Brakes, Bloomington Gold Certified
LOT S128
TIME TO CONSIGN Consign and Submit Photos by March 1st to be included in the Indy 2011 Big Brochure.
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