Mecum declares Denver auction success with $12 million in sales

(July 3, 2015) DENVER — Mecum Auctions’ first-ever Denver-area auction brought enthusiasts flocking to the Colorado Convention Center leading to standing-room-only crowds both days, June 26-27. With 396 cars sold, a 66-percent sell-through rate was achieved and overall sales totals reached $12,003,418.

“We were excited to bring the Mecum Auction action to the Denver area, and the reception from nearly 14,000 enthusiasts in the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond was overwhelmingly positive,” says Dana Mecum, president and founder of Mecum Auctions.

“This auction was an excellent inaugural event with strong sales and consignments coming from 27 states. We look forward to finalizing details on our return to the Denver area in 2016.”

Sales were topped by a first-year Lamborghini Aventador sporting just 8,459 actual miles. Hammering for a high bid of $285,000, the bold Orange supercar presented in like-new condition equipped with a V12 capable of producing a whopping 810 horsepower.

Demanding a $200,000 sale price was a unique and fully-customized 1962 Western Pacific 40-foot Airstream trailer. The mid-century modern-styled trailer was restored by Timeless Travel Trailers and is believed to be only one of five of its kind left in public possession. Other top sales included a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram IV (pictured at top)  that brought $180,000 and a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster that changed hands for $165,000.

The complete top 10 sales at the Mecum Denver auction include (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):

    2012 Lamborghini Aventador at $285,000
    1962 Western Pacific 40' Airstream at $200,000
    1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air IV at $180,000
    1989 Porsche 911 Speedster at $165,000
    1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop at $160,000
    1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback at $150,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod at $135,000
    1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa at $130,000
    1970 Pontiac GTO Judge at $115,000
    1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds at $110,000