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Mecum Auctions\u2019 inaugural Las Vegas collector car auction last weekend, November 16-18, posted total sales of $22m as 557 vehicles changed hands. Leading the results was a Fathom Blue 1968 Yenko Chevrolet Camaro from the Les Quam Collection (above, David Newhart photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions) that sold for $600,000, with the second-highest seller being another Yenko Camaro, this one a Matador Red RS\/SS model, one of just 11 built, that hammered for $450,000.<\/p>\n

A trio of Fords filled out the top five sales, with a 514-mile 2006 Ford GT bringing in $290,00 in 3rd<\/sup>, and a pair of 1969 Mustang Boss 429 Fastbacks each going for $200,000. The Top 10 sellers are listed below, and for further information please visit www.Mecum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. 1968 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro – $600,000<\/li>\n
  2. 1968 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro RS\/SS – $450,000<\/li>\n
  3. 2006 Ford GT – $290,000<\/li>\n
  4. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback – $200,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback – $200,000<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. 1932 Packard 902 Eight Roadster Coupe – $164,000<\/li>\n
  7. 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – $160,000<\/li>\n
  8. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Resto Mod – $151,000<\/li>\n
  9. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe – $145,000<\/li>\n
  10. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe – $135,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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