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Kissimmee, Florida<\/p>\n

January 24-29, 2012<\/p>\n

Mecum Auctions started the celebration of its Silver Anniversary in business with a bang at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The six-day event saw 1,548 cars sold out of the 2,158 offered for a sell-through of 73%. Gross sales approached the $60 million threshold with spirited bidding seen throughout the week and the sale prices for exceptional cars exceeded presale estimates uniformly across the board. As one could expect with nearly 300 Corvettes offered, prices were strong for \u201cAmerica\u2019s Only Sports Car,\u201d with four examples making the top ten list for prices realized. In evaluating the auction results, Dana Mecum stated enthusiastically, \u201cCompany records were smashed in nearly every category including number of vehicles offered, vehicles sold, total sales, attendance and number of registered bidders.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"1963<\/a>
1963 Shelby Cobra Dragon Snake, which sold for $850,000.
Photo: Mecum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1963<\/a>
1963 Chevrolet Corvette RestoMod sold at $255,000.
Photo: Mecum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1941<\/a>
1941 Packard Darrin 180 Convertible Victoria sold at $220,000.
Photo: Mecum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1930<\/a>
1930 Packard 745 Waterhouse sold at $225,000.
Photo: John Hollansworth Jr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1957<\/a>
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible sold at $200,000.
Photo: Mecum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1957<\/a>
1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Bird sold at $200,000.
Photo: John Hollansworth Jr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"1969<\/a>
1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible sold at $610,000.
Photo: Mecum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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