• $47 Million in Sales Achieved at Mecum Dallas 2024 Collector Car Auction

• 1,218 Lots Changed Hands Throughout Four-Day Auction Event, September 4-7

Highlights:

• Mecum Dallas 2024 achieved $47 million in overall sales

• 1,218 lots changed hands for a 74% sell-through rate

• The 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster (Lot F88) from the headlining Kelsey collection became the top seller at $990,000

• Individual collections saw strong themes including marque- and model-exclusive groups appealing to focused and dedicated collectors

Mecum Dallas 2024 welcomed large crowds and competitive bidding all four days, Sept. 4-7, achieving total overall sales of $47 million and becoming the second biggest Dallas auction in Mecum's decade-plus of holding events in the city. In total, 1,656 lots crossed the block at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center with 1,218 selling for an admirable sell-through rate of 74%. Unique themes ranging from prewar rarities to single-marque collections emerged in Dallas, adding another layer of intrigue to the long-running Texas-based event.

Sales in Dallas were led by the 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster (Lot F88) from the headlining Paul L. Kelsey, Kelsey Automotive Museum Collection. The rare antique auto is one of only 14 produced and one of just five known to still exist, and it ultimately demanded a sale price of $990,000. Many of the Kelsey offerings hailed from the prewar era and early 1900s, dating as far back as an 1899 Mobile Steamer Roadster. Other top sales in Dallas included a trio of Corvettes—including the last C7 ZR1 produced (Lot S218) that sold for $410,000—as well as a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible (Lot S223) that brought $330,000 and a 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Coupe (Lot S152.1) that sold for $324,500.

Among the total 15 private collections on offer in Dallas, several included strong themes that succeeded in attracting brand-loyal enthusiasts eager for high-quality examples of favorite marques and models. The Fabulous Fords Collection included 27 of the coveted Mustang and Shelby lines, while The Angelone Z Car Collection presented an excellent assemblage of eight Datsun and Nissan 'Z' models. The nine vehicles of the Destin Florida Cars group included mostly modern high-performance sports and muscle cars, two of which landed among the auction's top sellers including a 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (Lot S100) and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster (Lot S102) selling for $286,000 each. Mopars, movie cars and more were also highlights among Dallas collection offerings.

The top collector car sales at the Dallas 2024 auction include:

• 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster (Lot F88) at $990,000

• 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe (Lot S218) at $410,000

• 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible (Lot S223) at $330,000

• 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Coupe (Lot S152.1) at $324,500

• 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F116) at $302,500

• 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Convertible Coupe (Lot T135.1) at $291,500

• 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot F110) at $286,000

• 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (Lot S100) at $286,000

• 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster (Lot S102) at $286,000

• 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S159) at $280,500

For access to complete auction results, sign up for a free MyMecum account at Mecum.com. Next on the Mecum auction calendar is the 2024 Indy Fall Special, which will feature 1,000 vehicles at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis Oct. 3-5. Following the Fall Special auction, Mecum will head to Las Vegas for another 1,000-vehicle auction at the Las Vegas Convention Center Oct. 17-19. For more details on upcoming auctions, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.