{"id":303907,"date":"2021-03-25T17:34:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T21:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=303907"},"modified":"2024-12-06T03:51:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:51:00","slug":"2021-mecum-glendale-auction-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2021-mecum-glendale-auction-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Mecum Glendale Auction Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

2021 Mecum\u00a0Glendale Records $42.3 Million in Sales with a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe achieving the top sale price of $2.7 million.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n


The 2021 Mecum Glendale Auction was held on March 18-20, achieved a sales total of 42.3 million in overall sales, a record-high for its Glendale, Arizona, auction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This year’s sales result was 14% above Mecum\u2019s initial auction in Glendale- itself being a record-setting event as the highest-grossing inaugural event in Mecum’s history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The auction saw 829 vehicles offered, with 712 selling, producing a strong sell-through rate of 86%. Topping the sales was an award-winning vehicle, a\u00a01967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe\u00a0(Lot S122.1) with an original iconic L88 engine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here’s a look at the top ten 2021 Mecum Glendale auction results:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S122.1)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sold for $2,695,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Being the only Corvette L88 that has been finished in a Sunfire Yellow factory finish, this highly prized, multi-awarded, and exquisite 1967 L88 Coupe is exceedingly rare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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After a 10-year meticulous restoration, the L88 coupe\u2019s engine and trim tag have both been affirmed as factory original to the car by Al\u00a0Grenning\u2019s\u00a0Classic Car Affirmation Service.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mark\u00a0Donnally, a renowned Corvette Master Judge and esteemed 1967 expert inspected the corvette and confirmed the originality and authenticity of the example, which has earned numerous coveted Corvette honors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At the Bloomington Gold <\/a>2018 L88 Explosion Display, it achieved Bloomington Gold Certification. The example has also achieved an NCRS Performance Verification and its prestigious\u00a0Duntov\u00a0Mark of Excellence Award.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, it\u00a0was awarded\u00a0the Celebrity Pick Award,\u00a0Concours Gold, and\u00a0Triple Diamond Certification. It became the only 1967 L88 with its original engine to achieve both the Triple Diamond and the\u00a0Duntov\u00a0awards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. 2016 Ferrari F12tdf (Lot S105)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sold for $880,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The 2016 Ferrari F12tdf <\/a>sold displays a gorgeous Rosso Corsa finish matched with a red and black interior. The brake calipers have been painted in red behind 20-inch alloys with Pirelli P-Zero wheels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Penske previously owned example received almost $55,000 in options bringing the already prestigious car to a completely different level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbon fiber has taken the place of standard material in the engine filter box cover, headlight and fog lamp enclosures, under-door covers, exterior trim, intakes, vents, and rear diffuser.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The seats are lined with Alcantara and the headliner and boot, while the rear shelf and bench trim are also finished in carbon fiber.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot S103)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sold for $720,500<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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This 2011 Ferrari\u00a0Classiche-certified example, that has only traveled 175 miles, is 1 of only 599 produced and 1 of only 125 exported to the U.S. market. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is finished in traditional Rosso Corsa with Scuderia shields. Its interior is dressed in\u00a0tan and black leather with sculpted carbon fiber and matte-finish alloy controls. The driver-focused interior is also equipped with the striking yellow 10,000 RPM tachometer, dual-zone climate control, 220 MPH speedometer, and Prancing Horse headrest emblems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. 2006 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo (Lot S109)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sold for $605,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n