Bob McDorman’s Chevy Collection Tops $7 Million
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Bunkie Knudsen's One-Off '63 Corvette Convertible
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[/caption] Bob McDorman loves his Chevrolets and up for bids at Mecum’s November 5-6 auction are 150 from his personal collection. Though there are a number of early antiques and classics in the mix, the majority of the lot is filled with Corvettes. In fact, every production year of the Corvette is represented in this collection from 1953 all the way up to 2009 with many of the marque’s most famous years getting multiple vehicles listed. Star of the auction, however, is Bunkie Knudsen’s one-off 1963 Corvette Convertible (serial number #148). It will…
[/caption] We are just one week away from Mecum’s St. Charles auction taking place September 16-19. Headlining the event is the only triple-black 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible out of the 108 produced that year. It has been documented by the Pontiac Historical Society and has recently gone under a complete frame-off restoration using 90% NOS parts. It now stands with zero miles. The ’69 GTO Judge has the standard Ram Air III V8 mated to a 4-speed transmission, but this one is also equipped with the optional wood rim steering wheel, Rallye gauges,…
[/caption] Mecum’s sophomore effort in Monterey has paid off. Though they broke the record for an American car sold at auction last year with the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe at $7.25 million, with the Daytona removed form the equation this year amounts to a two-fold increase in sales over 2009. Three vehicles topped the million dollar mark. Here are the Top 10 lots overall (boats and automobiles) – 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S125) at $1,250,000 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Lot S111.1) at $1,250,000 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona…
[/caption] Here it is. The only Banshee Coupe prototype built (one other was built as a convertible). It is in original condition, has only 1,498 miles on the odometer and will be crossing the block at Mecum’s Monterey auction on August 14. Dreamed up by Delorean to solidify Pontiac’s place as a true performance division and compete with Ford’s wildy successful Mustang, it was promptly killed off by corporate management, primarily Chevrolet executives, who saw it’s potential of having too much power and a challenge to the Corvette. The Banshee coupe prototype…
[/caption] Each and every auction house makes it a point to hold an event in Monterey each year. The Concours d’Elegance itself and the events surrounding attract many of the wealthiest and tried-and-true car aficionados in the world. This of course means the vehicles crossing your auction block must be special. In addition to the historic Shelbys and the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF Competizione Berlinetta, Mecum is not out to disappoint and as also added Bing Crosby’s 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Coupe to the mix. The car is fitted with the…
[/caption] Three historic Shelby vehicles will be crossing the block at this year’s Mecum Monterey auction during Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. They include one of the three ’65 Shelby GT350 Fastback Prototypes, a rare 1965 Shelby GT350 Drag Unit and a one-of-a-kind ’66 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster CSX3102. Shelby Mustangs always fetch high bids at auction, but of the 562 ’65 GT350s produced, this Fastback Prototype is one of only three created. Used for engineering purposes, it remained with Shelby American until May 11, 1967 when it was sold to Shelby’s Hi-Performance Motors…
[/caption] This past weekend, Mecum put Bob McDorman’s massive Chevrolet collection up for bids. The nearly 150 cars brought in over $7 million and included a number of serial #1, #2 and #3 vehicles as well as Bunkie Knudsen’s one-off ’63 Corvette Convertible that fetched the top price of $400,000. Here are the Top 10 – Bunkie Knudsen’s 1963 Corvette Convertible – $400,000 Florence Knudsen’s 1964 Corvette Coupe – $280,000 1964 Corvette Coupe Bill Mitchell Experimental Sting Ray XX – $160,000 1953 Corvette Roadster 235 CI – $131,000 1955 Corvette Roadster Serial #2 – $130,000 2004 Corvette Pace Car…
Bunkie Knudsen’s One-Off Corvette Up For Bids, Also Every Year Of The ‘Vette ’53-’09 Represented
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Bunkie Knudsen's One-Off '63 Corvette Convertible
1 of 1 Triple-Black ’69 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible Up For Auction, No Reserve
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1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible
Mecum’s Second Monterey Auction Tops $15.4 Million
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Mecum's 2010 Monterey Top Two Lots - $1,250,000
Infamous 1964 Pontiac Banshee Coupe Prototype Xp-833 Up For Auction In Monterey
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1964 Pontiac Banshee Coupe Prototype, 1 of 1
Mecum Adds Bing Crosby’s 1966 Aston Martin DB6 To Monterey Auction
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Bing Crosby's 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Coupe
Auction: Historic Shelbys At Mecum Monterey
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'65 Shelby GT350 Fastback Prototype
Video: Mecum Monterey’s 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF Competizione Berlinetta In Motion
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Here’s some video to liven up your Thursday morning. We are merely a month away from this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and all that comes along with it. Mecum has just released video of the Le Mans-winning 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB TdF Competizione Berlinetta headlining their Monterey auction.
Enjoy.
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