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Mecum\u2019s Houston auction took place last weekend, enjoying a 70-percent sell-through rate and more than $25 million in total sales. The top 10 sales featured a mix of pre-war classics and muscle cars from the Golden Era, as well as several other prominent categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top seller was a half-million-dollar modified 1932 Duesenberg<\/a>\u00a0(shown), with a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird<\/a> not far behind. A 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition<\/a> with just 13 miles on the odometer hammered at $475,000 for the third-highest sale price. The top 10 sellers are listed below. For complete information please visit www.mecum.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

1932 Duesenberg Model J Phaeton (Lot S92.1) – $500,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird (Lot S105) – $480,000<\/span><\/p>\n

2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot S115.1) – $475,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1906 Packard S Touring (Lot S108.1) – $300,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1910 Peerless Model 27 (Lot S121.1) – $275,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot F93- $262,500<\/span><\/p>\n

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster (Lot S102) – $225,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Tanker (Lot S117) – $220,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S138) – $200,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (Lot S110.1) – $180,000<\/span><\/p>\n

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