Mecum Dallas 2024 Achieves $47 Million in Sales

Mecum Dallas 2024 is in the books - and a very successful one at that! Mecum reports that the four-day event achieved $47 million in sales, making it the second biggest Dallas auction in Mecum's decade-plus of holding events in the city.   A total of 1,656 lots crossed the block at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in early September- of those, 1,218 lots changed hands for a 74% sell-through rate. 

From prewar rarities to single-marque collections and perform, the auction had it all all, attracting dedicated collectors.  The top seller was from the headlining Paul L. Kelsey, Kelsey Automotive Museum Collection.  A 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster from the collection nearly hit the $1 million mark, selling for $990,000.

1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster sold at $990,000. (All Photos: Mecum Auctions, Inc.)

The rare antique auto is one of only 14 produced and one of just five known to still exist. Kelsey prewar offerings dated as far back as an 1899 Mobile Steamer Roadster.

Here's a look at the top 10 collector car sales:

1. 1933 Auburn 12-165 Salon Speedster at $990,000
2. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe  at $410,000
3. 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible  at $330,000
4. 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Coupe  at $324,500
5. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe  at $302,500
6. 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Convertible Coupe   at $291,500
7. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe  at $286,000
8. 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia at $286,000
9. 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster at $286,000
10. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback at $280,500

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe sold at $410,000. 

A total 15 private collections offered in Dallas included:

• The Fabulous Fords Collection included 27 of the coveted Mustang and Shelby lines.
• 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 were among the auction’s top sellers, including a 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia  and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster selling for $286,000 each.

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible - $330,000. 

2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO Coupe - $324,500. 

Mopars, movie cars and more were also highlights. For complete auction results, sign up for a free MyMecum account at Mecum.com.

Next up is Mecum's 2024 Indy Fall Special, which will feature 1,000 vehicles at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis Oct. 3-5.  Mecum's Las Vegas auction takes place Oct. 17-19. 

All Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.