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\"\"<\/a>Mecum Auction held its Original Spring Classic Auction 2010 on May 19-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana, resulting in total gross sales (excluding buyer\u2019s premium) of $41.7 million and a 66% sales rate.<\/p>\n

Among the more than 1,000 cars sold at the 23rd annual Original Spring Classic Auction, top sale went to the 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette, which sold for$925,000. Featuring a 327 cubic inch engine, the Corvette boasts a 4-speed manual transmission; distinct dual instrument panels and stainless steel side-exit exhausts that sprout from behind the front wheel wells; and chrome trim, exterior emblems, interior control knobs and four-wheel disc brakes that are all pre-production 1965 parts. A hand-written number code inside the door trim panel confirms Shop Order (S.O.) 10323, indicating a special hand-built, one-of-a-kind Corvette.<\/p>\n

\u201cA high-energy crowd and eager bidders participated in our flagship Original Spring Classic Auction,\u201d said President Dana Mecum. \u201cAs our largest annual event, we strive to give enthusiasts a wide variety of vehicles to see, enjoy and purchase. The buildings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds were packed wall to wall with everything from rare pace cars, exotic Mercedes-Benz and Model T\u2019s to wooden boats, tractors and neon signs. There truly was something for every taste and budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than 30,000 buyers, sellers and general car enthusiasts attended this year\u2019s Original Spring Classic Auction. For complete auction results, visit www.mecum.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mecum\u2019s Original Spring Classic Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:<\/p>\n

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1. 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette (Lot S116) at $925,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2. 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger Convertible 426\/425 HP (Lot F225) at $750,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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3. 1966 Shelby Cobra Roadster 427 CI, 4-Speed (Lot F220) at $625,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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4. 1963 Pontiac Tempest Coupe 421 Super Duty (Lot S114.1) at $455,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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5. 1963 Pontiac Tempest Station Wagon 421 Super Duty (Lot S114) at $450,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2291 (Lot S161) at $360,000
\n7. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Bergen & Johnson (Lot S140) at $305,000
\n8. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (Lot S247) at $280,000
\n9. 1964 Ford Thunderbolt (Lot S137) at $260,000
\n10. 1965 Pontiac GTO GeeTO Tiger (Lot S115) at $250,000<\/p>\n

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