{"id":368476,"date":"2009-05-05T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2009-05-05T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=5226"},"modified":"2024-12-06T03:30:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:30:52","slug":"original-spring-classic-auction-preview-mecum-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/original-spring-classic-auction-preview-mecum-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Original Spring Classic Auction Preview &#8211; Mecum Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mecum Auction will hold its 2009 Original Spring Classic Auction on May 13-17th in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>Mecum\u2019s 22nd annual Original Spring Classic Auction will feature more than 1,250 cars, headlined by the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, 1964 Cooper Monaco King Cobra, 1938 Indy Blue Crown Special Racecar, 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 and 1966 Ford GT40 MK I Coupe, among many significant collector cars.<\/p>\n<p>Mecum anticipates the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe could garner the highest bid ever paid at public auction for an American automobile, estimated to reach well into the eight figure mark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Spring Classic Auction has drawn so many spectacular cars and collections that we\u2019ve added an extra day to satisfy the overwhelming demand,\u201d explained Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auction. \u201cMost notably, the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra has garnered incredible attention and will be a historic event when it crosses the auction block. With additional Shelby race cars and our selection of investment-grade Corvettes \u2013 among countless other vehicles \u2013 we have built on the success of the initial Spring Classic in Indy and are thrilled with the 2009 collection of high-dollar cars we have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Original Spring Classic Auction will be broadcast live on HD Theater over three days starting May 14th at 6:00pm ET, with the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe scheduled to cross the block at 8:05pm on Friday, May 15th. \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be back with HD Theater for Season Two in the town where it all began,\u201d said Mecum, adding the show will highlight many of the Spring Classic\u2019s 1,250 cars to be offered for sale.<\/p>\n<p>Mecum&#8217;s Original Spring Classic Auction will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on May 13-17, 2009. Tickets will be available at the door for $10.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mecum.com\">www.mecum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Notable 2009 Mecum Original Spring Class Auction Consignments:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743005\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/001-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe \u2013 CSX2601, FIA Championship Winner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743006\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/002-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1964 Cooper Monaco King Cobra \u2013 Serial # CM 6\/64, 1964 L.A. Times GP Winner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743007\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/003-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1966 Ford GT40 MK I Coupe \u2013 Alan Mann Lightweight AMGT40\/2 Ex-Hawkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743008\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004-100x77.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/004-293x227.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1964 Shelby Cobra 289 \u2013 CSX2430; Ex-Tom Payne Competition Roadster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743009\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/005-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1966 Shelby Cobra 427 \u2013 CSX3020; Ex-Tom Payne Competition Roadster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743010\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/006-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 \u2013 First ZL1 Produced, Fred Gibb-Dick Harrell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743011\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/007-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1938 Indy Blue Crown Special Racecar \u2013 Five Time Indy 500 Participant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743012\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/008-293x196.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1962 Ford Galaxie 427 cubic inch \u2013 Lightweight Phil Bonner Drag Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743013\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/009-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 R \u2013 The Essex Wire Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743014\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/010-293x197.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1952 Allard J2 Roadster \u2013 Raced by Carroll Shelby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743015\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011-100x76.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/011-293x222.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1951 Allard K2 Roadster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743016\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/012-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1947 Allard K1 Roadster \u2013 1993 Mille Miglia Participant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743017\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/013-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster \u2013 Duntov Test Mule EX-87<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743018\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/014-293x197.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_743019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-743019\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-743019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/015-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-743019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1966 Ford Mustang Holman Moody 427 SOHC Funny Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[Source: Mecum Auction]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mecum Auction will hold its 2009 Original Spring Classic Auction on May 13-17th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mecum\u2019s 22nd annual Original Spring Classic Auction will feature more than 1,250 cars, headlined by the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, 1964 Cooper Monaco King Cobra, 1938 Indy Blue Crown Special Racecar, 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 and 1966 Ford GT40 MK I Coupe, among many significant collector cars. 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