{"id":8076,"date":"2023-10-01T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hemmings.com\/stories\/auction-news-from-mecum-tulsa-and-barrett-jackson-las-vegas\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T17:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T16:00:05","slug":"auction-news-from-mecum-tulsa-and-barrett-jackson-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/01\/auction-news-from-mecum-tulsa-and-barrett-jackson-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Auction News From Mecum Tulsa and Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tulsa Muscle<\/h3>\n

\"Mecum<\/p>\n

Mecum wraps another auction at Tulsa\u2019s Expo Square, June 9-10, with nearly 600 cars crossing the block and no shortage of muscle cars changing hands. One of the auction\u2019s top-10 sales was this beefed-up 1970 Dodge Challenger that underwent an extensive restoration and a lot of customized touches. Finished at the end of 2022, it only registered 20 miles on the odometer since completion and it is fitted with a 392 SRT Hemi crate engine finished in bright orange. The Hemi is mated up to a Tremec TKX 5-speed that had also painted orange and was finished with an aluminum Pistol Grip shifter. On the dyno, the muscular Dodge belted out at 492 horsepower. Other customized goodies include a 4-link rear suspension setup, adjustable coilover shocks, multi-port fuel-injection; many other upgrades were fully documented in two binders, which accompanied the car. When the bidding ceased, the Plum Crazy Mopar sold for $159,500.<\/p>\n

Also crossing the block was a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle that is powered with a 427 Tri-Power setup. Its transmission is a Muncie 4-speed and other highlights include: power steering, 4-wheel disc brakes, a 12-bolt rear end and aluminum radiator. The silver-and-black Chevelle fetatured a polished finish on the alternator, valve covers and radiator support covers, underneath the Stinger-style hood. Rolling away on its US Mags wheels, the low-mileage (43,769 showing on the odometer) Chevelle sold for $59,400. <\/p>\n

Mecum has now posted its full docket of results at mecum.com.<\/p>\n

Barrett-Jackson Bullitt Time<\/h3>\n

Barrett-Jackson 1968 Ford Mustang \"Bullitt\" replica<\/p>\n

Barrett-Jackson\u2019s Las Vegas Auction achieved $30.8 million in total sales while raising $865,000 for charity. Among the 496 no reserve vehicles to find a new home were a pair of Mustang Bullitt<\/em> tributes from the iconic Steve McQueen movie of the same name. Built from the ground-up by the company Brand New Muscle Cars, its construction began with a Ford shell in 2020 and it\u2019s powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote engine paired with a 6-speed automatic. In addition, the driver can wind through the gears with a manual option and shifter that looks like the one in the movie. The customized \u201cBullitt\u201d features many modern touches mixed in including Wilwood disc brakes, Heidts IFS, Vintage Air and a modern sound system compatible with all of today\u2019s technology. Titled as a 1968 Mustang, it was only driven 990 miles since completion and it sold for a whopping $242,000.<\/p>\n

The other \u201cBullitt\u201d was a restoration recreation with some customized elements. It\u2019s powered by a Ford FE 390 big-block and a four-speed Toploader with 8-inch rear end. All exterior trim and proper Highland Green paint were new with the proper blackouts, reverse light delete, removed items such as mirrors, emblems and antenna, plus a highly detailed engine bay down to the decals. Inside the appearance was correct with a 4-speed Hurst shifter, wood-grain style trim and 3-spoke steering wheel, but modern conveniences sprinkled in that included a Bluetooth stereo. The entire restoration was photo documented and the homage car sold for $88,000.<\/p>\n

Complete results from Barrett-Jackson\u2019s auction in Vegas are now available at barrett-jackson.com.<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/h3>\n

\"RM<\/p>\n

A quick glance at what\u2019s coming up in this fall shows RM Sotheby\u2019s will be hosting another auction at Hershey during the AACA\u2019s Eastern Fall Meet. More than two-dozen cars are already consigned as of press time and this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 will be there and available for bidding. The auction will take place at the Hershey Lodge, October 4-5, visit rmsothebys.com for more. Barrett-Jackson will host an inaugural auction in New Orleans, September 28-30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Consignments are being accepted and early tickets can be purchased now. Finally, Mecum will host two auctions; its fall Indy Auction will take place October 5-7 and the annual Chattanooga Auction will be October 13-14. Over 1,000 cars are expected to cross the block at Indianapolis and more than 500 in Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Crusin and Racing<\/strong><\/p>\n