Mecum Denver auction brings $10 million in overall sales

1966 Volkswagen 21 Window Samba

(June 14, 2018) Mecum Auctions held another successful collector-car auction in Denver this past weekend with $10 million in overall sales achieved as a strong 75 percent of all vehicles hammered sold. Topping all sales at the auction was a Plum Crazy Pearl 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible boasting a 528/650 HP aluminum Gen 2 Indy Hemi engine and race-prepped 727 automatic transmission with Pistol Grip shifter.

The hopped-up classic muscle car garnered a lot of attention from bidders and, after heated bidding, sold for $181,500. Resto-Modded muscle proved popular overall in Denver, with another top-shelf example claiming the second seat among top sales.

The 1968 Ford Mustang that sold for $143,000 presented in absolutely stunning condition after undergoing a nut-and-bolt restoration employing an upgraded 427/650 HP Dart engine and 5-speed Tremec manual transmission.

Other top sellers included a 1966 Volkswagen 21-Window Samba Bus that brought $118,250, a 1969 Shelby GT350 Fastback that sold for $107,250, and a 1955 Bel Air Resto Mod that brought $106,700, to name a few.

The complete top 10 collector-car sales at the Mecum Denver 2018 auction include:

    1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible at $181,500
    1968 Ford Mustang at $143,000
    1966 Volkswagen 21-Window Samba Bus at $118,250
    1957 Ford Ranchero E-Code at $110,000
    1969 Shelby GT350 Fastback at $107,250
    1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Resto Mod at $106,700
    1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible at $99,000
    1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner at $95,700
    1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible at $90,200
    1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 at $86,900