Mecum Monthly February, 2010 by Mecum Auctions

February 2010

Lot S120 - 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible, 1 of 8 Produced

1 750 VEHICLES

Special Announcement: Due to the tremendous response and growth to this industry leading event, Mecum Auctions is prepared to accept and offer over 1750 cars! Consignments are coming in daily from people spanning coast to coast to take part in Dana Mecum’s 23rd Annual Original Spring Classic Auction, the flagship event of the year. Don’t miss your opportunity, CONSIGN YOUR CAR TODAY!

AUCTION SCHEDULE Wednesday May 19 11AM - Midnight ____________________________________________ Thursday May 20 9AM - Midnight ____________________________________________ Friday May 21 9AM - Midnight ____________________________________________ Saturday May 22 9AM - Midnight ____________________________________________ Sunday May 23 9AM - 8PM Memorabilia begins 1 hour prior each day.

LIVE TV BROADCASTS Thursday May 20 6PM - 10PM ______________________________________________ Friday May 21 6PM - 10PM ______________________________________________ Saturday May 22 2PM - 8PM

Be part of the LIVE TV Broadcast all 3 days on HD Theater!

BIG BROCHURE DEADLINE: MARCH 10

Consign your vehicle and submit photos by March 10 to be included in the Spring Classic Auction big brochure. FA X P O S I T I O N R E Q U E S T F O R M S T O

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TODAY’S DATE: _____________________

REQUEST FOR POSITIONS

Provide complete details later on Registration forms.

1__________________________________________ 2__________________________________________ 3__________________________________________

Important Car Points – List a few key points to help us place your car:

* Performance Agreement Required *

Star Entry: (Car must be declared by seller and accepted.) • Display Covered Parking. • Individual National Ads. • Scheduled Run Time. • Mecum Web Marketing.

on HD Theater a Discovery Company

LIVE TV Schedule (EST) Thursday: 6pm-10pm Friday: 6pm-10pm Saturday: 2pm-8pm

_______ Entry $250 (no minimum value) 10am - 12pm and after 3pm _______ Feature Entry $500 ($25K suggested minimum value) 12pm - 3pm

SUNDAY 23rd

SATURDAY 22nd

_______ Feature Entry $1000 ($75K suggested minimum value) 9am - 2pm and after 8pm _______ Star Entry * $1000 ($150K suggested minimum value) 2pm - 8pm

_______ Feature Entry $500 ($50K suggested minimum value) 9am - 6pm and after 10pm _______ Star Entry * $1000 ($100K suggested minimum value) 6pm - 10pm

FRIDAY 21st

_______ Feature Entry $500 ($25K suggested minimum value) 9am - 6pm and after 10pm _______ Star Entry * $1000 ($50K suggested minimum value) 6pm - 10pm

THURSDAY 20th

_______ Entry $250 (no minimum value)

WEDNESDAY 19th

Name on Card: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Info: ____________ - ____________ - ____________ - ____________ Exp. Date: _________ Code: ________

Total entry fee due: ____________________ (Entry fee charged is based on the actual assigned position.)

Payment Information:

FAX TO: 815-568-6615 * Phone: 815-568-8888 * Email to: photos@MecumAuction.com ● **for multiple car requests, please send separate sheets**

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6 % of hammer price when sold with reserve price 4 % of hammer price when sold without reserve price. Special commission applies for sales less than $10,000. Request info. Commission only applies if the seller accepts the last bid.

Seller’s Commission:

* Performance agreement required by seller guaranteeing the vehicle will be present for the auction on the assigned day. If the car is not present for sale, Mecum Auction will be entitled to relief from the owner amounting to a 12% charge based on the owner’s stated reserve price, or if no reserve, 12% of the estimated fair market value. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Feature Entry: • Covered Parking. • Individual National Ads. • Scheduled Run Time. • Mecum Web Marketing.

Entry: • Sequential Run Time. • Mecum Web Marketing.

Auction Schedule Wednesday: 11am-Midnight Thursday: 9am-Midnight Friday: 9am-Midnight Saturday: 9am-Midnight Sunday: 10am-8pm

Entry Choices: (please check your preferred entry option – ‘1’ for first choice & ‘2’ for second choice)

Year: _______________________________________ Estimated Value: $ ____________________ Make: _______________________________________ Estimated Reserve: $ ____________________ Model: _______________________________________

Vehicle Information: If you request a general entry and are not announcing your car at this time, write “N/A” under “year.”

Dealership Name (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________ Circle the BEST contact method: Cell Phone Fax Email Regular Mail

Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip: __________ Fax: _________________________ Email: ___________________________

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Cell: _______________________________________ Home/Work: _______________________________________

Contact Information:

REQUEST FOR POSITIONS

Lot S126 - 1968 Pontiac GTO 2 Door Hardtop

It’s Time to Consign.

Indiana State Fairgrounds

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

MAY 19-23

• Indianapolis, IN 1750 VEHICLES

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2010 APRIL 9-10

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Bartle Hall - Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64102

MAY 19-23

1750 VEHICLES

Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205

JUNE 18-19

JUNE 25-26

Pheasant Run Resort 4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

AUGUST 13-14

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd. Monterey, CA 93940

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

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On Del Monte Golf Course

4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174

DECEMBER 3-4

Watch Mecum Auctions every Saturday night on HD THEATER

500 VEHICLES

Iowa State Fairgrounds East 30th & East University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317

SEPTEMBER 16-19 Pheasant Run Resort

300 VEHICLES

400 CORVETTES

JULY 16-17

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

at MSRA’s 37th Back to the 50’s Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 N. Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

500 VEHICLES

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

400 VEHICLES

800 VEHICLES

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

500 VEHICLES

Bartle Hall - Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64102

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Car Auction News FEBRUARY 2010 Collector from MECUM AUCTIONS

CONTACT

MECUM AUCTION?

Via Mail, E-mail, Phone or Fax: Mecum Collector Car Auctioneers 950 Greenlee Street Marengo, Illinois 60152-8261 Website: www.MECUM.com Office: (815) 568-8888 Fax: (815) 568-6615 E-mail: info@mecumauction.com

SELL A VEHICLE

AT A MECUM AUCTION?

Download a “Request for Position” form today. Visit www.MECUM.com. Click on the Buy/Sell tab at the top of the home page to download all forms. Print out and fax completed forms to 815-568-6615. Be sure to fill out separate forms for each vehicle when requesting positions.

BUY A VEHICLE

AT A MECUM AUCTION?

Mecum provides three ways to become a registered bidder and purchase vehicles at our auctions. In addition to conventional onsite bidding (recommended), we also offer absentee services to bid online or via the telephone. For complete bidder registration information, visit www.MECUM.com, click on the buy/sell tab at the top of the home page. For any questions contact the bidder department at 815-568-8888.

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 nearly 5,000 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.

DANA SAYS January’s Kissimmee sale was a spectacular event for Mecum Auction, kicking off 2010 with huge momentum. Once again, I would like to personally thank all of you who participated and helped to make it such a great success! Sunny skies and warm Florida weather greeted us for almost the entire event at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, and Mecum Auction experienced record numbers for Bidders, Consignors, and General Attendance. As a result the sell through rate for this auction was an astounding 71%! Looking forward to upcoming events, Mecum’s Spring Kansas City Auction is just around the corner. Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Bartle Hall is a spectacular facility that will house 500 cars under one roof for a fantastic two day sale on April 9-10. Additionally, the 23rd Annual Original Spring Classic (May 19-23), Mecum’s flagship Auction Event, is off to the races and has become THE collector car auction event of the year … expect to see over 1750 cars at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for this year’s “mega-event” in Indianapolis. Be sure to consign your cars early, pre-register to bid, and make plans to attend both Events, as amazing cars are being consigned daily!

71%SOLD

KISSIMMEE KICKS OFF 2010

Packed House Brings Over $25 Million and Big Sales Increase Amid a crowd of 29,000 enthusiastic spectators and eager bidders, the Mecum Auction Company sold hundreds of vehicles ranging from high-end classics and muscle cars to exotic late models at the recent Kissimmee Auction, Jan. 28-31, 2010, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. Mecum reports total gross sales (excluding buyer’s premium) for the four-day Kissimmee Auction were $25.6 million, boasting a 71 percent sell-through rate. The sales leader was a pristine 1966 Riva Super Aquarama Series II Prototype that had a winning bid of $775,000. “We hosted a packed house at our annual Kissimmee Auction, which grew immensely in both bidder registration and sales this year,” said President Dana Mecum. “Compared to our 2008 Kissimmee event, our gross sales increased more than 60 percent. Mecum continues to bring a wide variety of collectible vehicles – including boats and motorcycles – and vintage memorabilia to enthusiasts worldwide.”

The Top 10 sales from the Kissimmee Auction (all sales figures reflect hammer prices) are:

1966 Riva Super Aquarama Series II Prototype (Lot S159).. $775,000 1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster (Lot S176.1)............$376,000 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (Lot S133)..................$213,000 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S160)................$180,000 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (Lot S123)..................$180,000 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S135)................$180,000 1971 Dodge Hemi Charger (Lot F225)..............................$165,000 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S114)................$140,000 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Resto Mod (Lot S243)..............$135,000 1970 Plymouth Superbird Coupe (Lot S296)......................$125,000

Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Consignments Page. M FULL RESULTS AVAILABLE For full details on all auctions and complete auction results join the Mecum infoNet. It’s FREE. Sign up at www.MECUM.com

MEET THE MECUM TEAM HAROLD GERDES is absolutely without question the “Magic Man” behind the Mecum curtain. Starting in 2001, Harold, our General Manager, sprang into action as the person who makes a substantial yet often unrecognized contribution to the daily operations. His responsibilities include event planning, staffing, negotiating contracts, and much more all allowing Mecum to produce a fabulous show time after time. Prior to Mecum Auctions, Harold owned an event planning company and was once a radio announcer. Mecum Auctions is fortunate to have such a dependable and dedicated individual on our team. If you ask the Mecum employees why they enjoy working for Harold they consistently comment, “It’s because he is an incredible people person and a true joy to work for.” M

MARK DELZELL, Mecum’s Lead Auctioneer, has proven to be the “Power House” within the Mecum Auction team for over twenty-three years. Mark started as a Ringman with Mecum Auctions at the very first Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic in 1988, and has participated in every Spring Classic thereafter. Mark always manages to captivate the crowd with his energetic chant heard throughout the auction. When asked what he feels is the most significant and positive change that Mecum has made, he responds, “What sets us apart are the high energy venues, family values, our TV show and finding the niche time after time.” M RUTH WATTONVILLE started her illustrious career with Mecum Auctions over twenty-three years ago. She will forever be recognized as one of the original employees who invented the wheel in the Mecum family dining room back in 1988. The office ran significantly different, as the paperwork was entirely done by hand. Ruth wore all the department hats as her duties included; receptionist, consignments, bidders, accounting, mailers and advertising. Even though the conditions were primitive, Ruth’s value and dependability shined through. Once the auction computer system emerged, Ruth naturally received all IT duties and responsibilities. Today, Ruth Wattonville is the onsite Office Manager at all Mecum Auction events. She is without question one of Mecum’s Most Valuable Team Players. M

It is very fitting that Mecum Auction’s venue for its Spring Auction Event is Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City. Mecum has a long and successful history of holding collector car auctions in the Kansas City area, dating back to the 1990’s. During the past five years, Mecum Auction has experienced massive growth, and in 2009 Mecum offered and sold more collector cars at public auction than any of its national competitors. As such, it only makes sense that Mecum now hosts its Kansas City sale at one of the premier Convention Centers in the United States: Bartle Hall. In fact, Bartle Hall is a versatile, one of a kind complex, that offers over 380,000 square feet of column free exhibit space on one floor (that’s an area the size of 8 football fields) with ceiling heights of 33 to 42 feet. Interestingly, the expansion of Bartle Hall (over Interstate 670) resulted in the largest, column free convention environment in the world.

What does all of the above mean to Mecum Consignors, Bidders, and all the “Car People” who will be attending this nationally televised event (on Discovery’s HD Theater)? It means a spectacular, expansive, beautiful, indoor facility from which to experience a great car show and auction …. and the opportunity to sell one of your own classic cars or purchase the classic car of your dreams!! M

AUCTION SCHEDULE

LIVE TV BROADCASTS

Friday April 9 at 11AM ______________________________________________ Saturday April 10 at 11AM

Friday April 9 5PM - 9PM ______________________________________________ Saturday April 10 1PM - 5PM

Memorabilia begins at 10am each day.

Be part of the LIVE TV Broadcast on HD Theater!

APRIL 9 -10

Bartle Hall

Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105

PRE-REGISTER TO BID Pre-Registration is Fast, Easy and Convenient! Visit www.Mecum.com to find complete bidder information and to download registration forms.

HOTEL INFORMATION Kansas City Marriott Downtown

(approximately 1/2 block from auction site) 200 W 12th Street Ask for Special Kansas City, MO 64105 MECUM AUCTION Reservations: 816-421-6800 Rate: $99 + tax www.Marriott.com

Hilton Garden Inn

(approximately 2.5 miles from auction site) 520 Minnesota Ave Ask for Special Kansas City, KS 66101 MECUM AUCTION Reservations: 913-342-7900 Rate: $89 + tax www.HiltonGardenInn1.Hilton.com

Early offerings of Mecum’s Spring KC Auction

1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

1930 Ford Deluxe Coupe

1971 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe 388 CI, Automatic

1962 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible 390 CI, 3-Speed

1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

1992 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR #28, 358 CI

1948 Buick

1993 Mazda RX-7

1948 Ford 2-Door Sedan

1957 Corvette Convertible 283/220 HP, Automatic

1964 Chevrolet El Camino 350/700 HP, Automatic

1974 Pontiac Trans Am 455 CI

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 CI, Automatic

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 CI, 4-Speed

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 572 CI, 5-Speed

1967 Mercury Cougar

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

1995 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Custom Truck

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

1967 Chevrolet Nova II 350/475 HP

1967 Shelby Cobra Replica 460/425 HP, 5-Speed

1968 Ford Mustang Coupe 302/250 HP, 3-Speed

1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 1955 Ford Thunderbird 351 CI, Automatic Convertible 292 CI, Automatic

1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1989 GMC 1/2 Ton Race Truck 564/700+ HP

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Door Hardtop, 327/300 HP

1980 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 350 CI

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1964 Chevrolet Corvette 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Convertible 327/300, 4-Speed 350/350 HP, 4-Speed

It’s Time to Consign. FA X P O S I T I O N R E Q U E S T F O R M S T O

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TODAY’S DATE: _____________________

REQUEST FOR POSITIONS

Important Car Points – List a few key points to help us place your car:

Provide complete details later on Registration forms.

1__________________________________________ 2__________________________________________ 3__________________________________________

on HD Theater a Discovery Network

TV Schedule (CST) Friday: 5pm-9pm Saturday: 1pm-5pm

Neon & Memorabilia: $100 per entry Call for an entry form. (Special considerations for collections.)

Memorabilia: 10am each day

Auction Schedule Friday: 11am Saturday: 11am

Name on Card: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Info: ____________ - ____________ - ____________ - ____________ Exp. Date: _________ Code: ________

Total entry fee due: ____________________ (Entry fee charged is based on the actual assigned position.)

Payment Information:

FAX TO: 815-568-6615 * Phone: 815-568-8888 * Email to: photos@MecumAuction.com ● **for multiple car requests, please send separate sheets**

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Seller’s Commission:

Star Entry: (Car must be declared by seller and accepted.) • All Indoor Parking. • Scheduled Run Time. • Mecum Web Marketing. • Individual National Ads. * Performance Agreement Required *

_______ Entry $500 ($20K suggested minimum value) 11am – 1pm and after 5pm _______ Star Entry * $500 1pm - 5pm ($40K suggested minimum value)

_______ Early Bird Special $100 (no minimum value) 11am - 12pm _______ Entry $250 (no minimum value) 12pm - 5pm and after 9pm _______ Star Entry * $500 ($20K suggested minimum value) 5pm - 9pm

Entry: • All Indoor Parking. • Sequential Run Time. • Mecum Web Marketing.

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Entry Choices: (please check your preferred entry option – ‘1’ for first choice & ‘2’ for second choice)

Vehicle Information:

Dealership Name (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________________ Circle the BEST contact method: Cell Phone Fax Email Regular Mail

Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip: __________ Fax: _________________________ Email: ___________________________

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Cell: _______________________________________ Home/Work: _______________________________________

Contact Information:

REQUEST FOR POSITIONS

MECUM101

Education is key to buying a car at auction

Prior to the auction, nearly all cars to be offered are on the Mecum web site, www.mecum.com. If you’re not sure what kind of car interests you, the site allows you to search by year, make and model helping you narrow your area of interest. Once you’ve done that, doing your homework on that vehicle will arm you with the knowledge to make a good, sound buying decision. There are hundreds of books, web sites and forums for just about any car. Essential information includes knowing about the make and model you like, e.g. options available for that year, engine/transmission combinations; and you should have an understanding of how to decipher body trim tags, VIN tags and engine codes. You also should be aware of what to look for mechanically: can you determine if there is

evidence of bodywork, general wear, quality or level of restoration, etc? Keep in mind that many of these cars are 20-30-40-50 or more years old and require inspection to ensure you’re aware of what you’re buying. Getting to the auction early allows you to spend time looking over the cars that interest you. And if one shows up that was not previously listed, you have adequate time to review it. If you’re not comfortable with the inspection process, bring a friend or two to help. You can make a weekend of it. Remember that you will be making your purchase based on the inspection you do before the auction. The more thorough you are, the happier you will be with your new purchase. Nothing is more fun then going for a weekend cruise in a classic car. Enjoy the ride. M

950 Greenlee Street Marengo, Illinois 60152

It’s Time to Consign.

Bartle Hall

Broadcast LIVE on HD Theater

APRIL 9-10

• Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City, MO 500 VEHICLES

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