The Mecum Auction started today and while looking thru the auction list I found some very rare Chevelle's .
Lot F92 - 1970 Chevelle LS6
Lot F208 - 1955 Corvette Test Mule ( ok, not a chevelle but very cool )
Lot F267 - 1967 Chevelle SS427
Saturday - ( DANA MECUM's personal cars )
Lot S122 - 1965 Chevelle Z16
Lot S123 - 1967 Chevelle SS396 Conv
Lot S124 - 1969 COPO CHEVELLE
Lot S125 - 1970 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.
Lot S126 - 1970 SS454 Conv. LS6
Lot 129 - 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.
Some very rare chevelles - so anyone want to guess what the high bid will be on any of these cars ? Not exactly Fantasy Bid, but worth a guess ?
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1970 Chevelle SS454 Conv. LS5

Lot F267 - 1967 Chevelle SS427

Wow.....that's as rare as it gets!!!!
The mythical factory 427 '67 SS.
Maybe not listed as factory equipped....then, like mine, a NOM car and very nice but not rare.

the corvette test mule has a pretty cool history

http://mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0509-79173

1970 L78 convertable i think there are only 6 that exist. hope the air this on hd theater would love to see these rare cars.

1970 L78 convertable i think there are only 6 that exist. hope the air this on hd theater would love to see these rare cars.

Looks like it will be on HD Theater (DirecTV channel 76) starting at 5:00 PM central time tommorrow night and it is in Indianapolis.

I'm gonna be there all day Saturday....will report in. Look for me on TV.... :D

the red 70 LS6 only has 33 original miles on it ??!!
http://www.mecum.com/pdf/brochures/chevelle_brochure.PDF

Any idea of the "Dish Network" Channel?

I'm gonna be there all day Saturday....will report in. Look for me on TV.... :D

Then answer the damn phone when it rings!!!! Never mind that mindless message!!! PS I'll find you on TV!!!:yes:

i think I may go down on Friday, as it is only about 25 minutes from my house. Better leave the charge cards and check book at home or I may get in trouble!

If you are ever in the Indy area you need to check out Ray Skillman's car collection. About 150 muscle cars in a very cool building. I think he is taking 30 or so cars to Mecum. I bought a 97 Anniversary Camaro from him last year (for the wife).

Eric

Any idea of the "Dish Network" Channel?
Here it's 9421. I plan to go Fri morning and check out a few '69 SS's on the list (not to buy though).

Then answer the damn phone when it rings!!!! Never mind that mindless message!!! PS I'll find you on TV!!!:yes:
ROFLMAO:yes:

I'm gonna be there all day Saturday....will report in. Look for me on TV.... :D
Dave check to see if any of them are clones, LOL

I also plan on going over for the day on Sat. Should be fun :yes:.

Here it's channel 9421.

Thanks Von, I'll check my listings.

Don they have live feed on their site.

the red 70 LS6 only has 33 original miles on it ??!!
http://www.mecum.com/pdf/brochures/chevelle_brochure.PDF You can do a search on this one, was a good thread on it because it was just featured in Muscle Car Review a few monthe ago - very neat car.

Lot S122 - 1965 Chevelle Z16 has anyone found the Z-16 convert yet? :confused:

Then answer the damn phone when it rings!!!! Never mind that mindless message!!! PS I'll find you on TV!!!:yes:

If I can hear the dang thing ring over the din of the auction and my friends talking, I'll take your call... :D

What, you don't like my message???? :o :yes:

I'm enjoying this auction!! So much better than BJ in my opinion.

I'm enjoying this auction!! So much better than BJ in my opinion.

Agreed Mike, the lineup for this auction looks incredible. It looks like everyone with a half way decent car skipped the "Circus" to attend a real auction. I wish I could be there just to see the cars. I'd love to know what CJ and the "Glasses" troll think of this lineup, compared to the junk they are peddling these days????

Agreed Mike, the lineup for this auction looks incredible. It looks like everyone with a half way decent car skipped the "Circus" to attend a real auction. I wish I could be there just to see the cars. I'd love to know what CJ and the "Glasses" troll think of this lineup, compared to the junk they are peddling these days????

Jump on a plane tomorrow and get your ass up here then! l:)

(don't tell Brad you're coming... :D)

Dave be sure to give us the BIRDS eye report on that Black 67 SS Vert with Red gut! l:)

Daves going to need a lot of eyes this weekend!!!:beers:

Don they have live feed on their site.

Thanks Tim. I don't get the TV coverage.

Daves going to need a lot of eyes this weekend!!!:beers:

I only have three, and they are all brown.... l:)

If the 67 is a Saturday car, I'll see it. That's the only day I have down there. Got to get some things done before CB....that will be here before I know it... :yes:

the red 70 LS6 only has 33 original miles on it ??!!
http://www.mecum.com/pdf/brochures/chevelle_brochure.PDF

Musclecar Review did a feature on this car a few months ago. It showed how they were really put together back then not like todays over restored cars.

Musclecar Review did a feature on this car a few months ago. It showed how they were really put together back then not like todays over restored cars.

Why doesn't this 33 mile LS6 car have a Chevelle emblem on the grille ??

Why doesn't this 33 mile LS6 car have a Chevelle emblem on the grille ??

IMHO and experience,there will be no definitive answer to your question :)

I had the opportunity to see this LS6 car a few years ago. I took 90 or so pictures of it. Here's the link to the pictures if anyone should like them for future restoration references.

http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/704EVER2008/29%20Mile%20LS6/

The Mecum Auction started today and while looking thru the auction list I found some very rare Chevelle's .
Lot F92 - 1970 Chevelle LS6
Lot F208 - 1955 Corvette Test Mule ( ok, not a chevelle but very cool )
Lot F267 - 1967 Chevelle SS427
Saturday - ( DANA MECUM's personal cars )
Lot S122 - 1965 Chevelle Z16
Lot S123 - 1967 Chevelle SS396 Conv
Lot S124 - 1969 COPO CHEVELLE
Lot S125 - 1970 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.
Lot S126 - 1970 SS454 Conv. LS6
Lot 129 - 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.
Some very rare chevelles - so anyone want to guess what the high bid will be on any of these cars ? Not exactly Fantasy Bid, but worth a guess ?
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1970 Chevelle SS454 Conv. LS5


The auction will also include an unrestored 37K mile '65 Malibu SS with L79. How come everyone always ignores the small block cars? It's on the block Saturday, will be interesting to see how high it goes.

The auction will also include an unrestored 37K mile '65 Malibu SS with L79. How come everyone always ignores the small block cars? It's on the block Saturday, will be interesting to see how high it goes.


What's an L-79 :confused:



:D:D:D Sorry Rich, couldn't help myself! Agreed.. some small gems like that often get missed by the masses but I trust it won't get missed by the guys there bidding ;)

I'm gonna be there all day Saturday....will report in. Look for me on TV.... :D


It's not on The SPEED Channel, is it?

The auction will also include an unrestored 37K mile '65 Malibu SS with L79. How come everyone always ignores the small block cars? It's on the block Saturday, will be interesting to see how high it goes.

They weren't totally ignored last night, just happened to be in a couple of mid 60's Corvettes (Pro Team)...... that did sell.

If the first night is any indication buyers could certainly find some good deals......'70 Judge that sold for mid 30s would have been one of those. Although not the most popular Judge color combination....still. Also noticed '69 L78 Chevelle was bid to mid 40's and didn't sell. Was said to have matching #'s and two buildsheets.

Anyone see or know the '70 LS6 Convertible that went through yesterday? Said to have POP and matching #'s but didn't pull typical prices for this model. Must have been something missing.

They weren't totally ignored last night, just happened to be in a couple of mid 60's Corvettes (Pro Team)...... that did sell.

If the first night is any indication buyers could certainly find some good deals......'70 Judge that sold for mid 30s would have been one of those. Although not the most popular Judge color combination....still. Also noticed '69 L78 Chevelle was bid to mid 40's and didn't sell. Was said to have matching #'s and two buildsheets.

Anyone see or know the '70 LS6 Convertible that went through yesterday? Said to have POP and matching #'s but didn't pull typical prices for this model. Must have been something missing.

I saw the Vert, I think it went for 120k, very nice car. Rare color, Black Cherry?

They weren't totally ignored last night, just happened to be in a couple of mid 60's Corvettes (Pro Team)...... that did sell.


Corvettes are Corvettes, I was referring to the small block everything else.

Corvettes are Corvettes, I was referring to the small block everything else.

Understand your original point ....just thought I'd throw it in knowing it's apples and oranges.

I went out there this morning for awhile. Amazing car show. Buildings and buildings full of cars, mostly muscle. Hemis everywhere, COPO's, LS6's, factory lightweights. The auction area is very small compared to BJ but that's good since you can get closer to the block. Saw a couple nice '69 SS's go for less than 30k. Not near the size or circus of BJ. This one is all about the cars.

I went out there this morning for awhile. Amazing car show. Buildings and buildings full of cars, mostly muscle. Hemis everywhere, COPO's, LS6's, factory lightweights. The auction area is very small compared to BJ but that's good since you can get closer to the block. Saw a couple nice '69 SS's go for less than 30k. Not near the size or circus of BJ. This one is all about the cars.

You lucky dog Von, I watched a little this afternoon. I was actually surprised how many cars got close in the bidding at the last minute and the Reserve came off. There semed to be quite a of few of them for the short time I watched.

The Daytona Coupe was disappointing wasn't it?

The Daytona Coupe was disappointing wasn't it?

Ya, I guess so DeWayne. However, $6.8M is nothing to sneeze at. NO SALE.

Wasn't there an LS 6 that sold for under $40G yesterday? I thought I saw that on their auction site, but I may have been wrong. think it was a 4 spd at that.

Wasn't there an LS 6 that sold for under $40G yesterday? I thought I saw that on their auction site, but I may have been wrong. think it was a 4 spd at that.

Matt, more often than not, if the car was listed as an LS6 and it sold for under 40K, it wasn't real. Some cars are listed for what they really are not and never have been. Educated buyers know that and it's reflected in the price of the car. There was another LS6 convertible that was a no sale at 120K, that car was probably real. There's a big difference in prices on real cars.

Just watched some go thru today - Saturday - and here are some prices.
1. 1965 Chevelle L79 $ 52,500.
2. 1965 Chevelle Z16 $335,000.
3. 1967 Chevelle L78 Conv. $ 95,000.
4. 1969 COPO 427 $310,000.
5. 1970 Chevelle L78 Conv. $180,000.
6. 1970 Chevelle LS6 Conv. $250,000. ( No Sale )
7. 1970 Chevelle LS6 33.miles $300,000 ( No Sale )

For those that might have missed it ---

67 SS Conv. Was not an L-78

Just watched some go thru today - Saturday - and here are some prices.
1. 1965 Chevelle L79 $ 52,500.


That's good to know.

Those other prices are insane.

I was truly amazed that they went to a commercial and didn't show the live auction of the 65 Z-16. I guess it just shows how badly they need the $ from the commercials, even on HD theater. One or two less previews of the next episode of American chopper wouldn't have hurt them. 64elkynss

Some things I liked about this auction (after attending Friday) were: spectator admission was only $10 per day and you could go anywhere except on the block or the seating area just in front of the block, which is reserved for bidders. You got a nice full color event program with all cars in it. All cars had a sticker on the ws that had the lot no., and day and estimated time that car was to be auctioned. All cars had a Mecum form in the ws with a full description of the car and its outstanding qualities. Registering to bid is free, but you have to have bank letter of credit or a $500 credit card authorization. The atmosphere away from the block was relaxed and non carnival-like; not someone attempting to separate you from your money at every turn. Most cars were not roped off and hoods up. You could inspect them well. One heck of a car show, never mind the auction.

Most cars were not roped off and hoods up. You could inspect them well. One heck of a car show, never mind the auction.
Anybody have any pics. they would be willing to share? Von... :D

Anybody have any pics. they would be willing to share? Von... :D
Sorry, I didn't take any pics.

Anybody have any pics. they would be willing to share? Von... :D

Soon as I get them downloaded..... :yes:

Did you see me standing behind the high bidder on I think the L78 convertible??? :D

Soon as I get them downloaded..... :yes:

Did you see me standing behind the high bidder on I think the L78 convertible??? :D

Dave, hope you had fun today, load em' up!!!

I just got back from there and had a blast. This was my first time at an event like this and felt kind of like it could have been very similiar to a BJ auction but on a much smaller scale. None the less.. I did get to see some cool Chevelles and some brought way more than I thought they should have. For example the 67 Convert that went for $95K needed a full restoration. I got to see the 33 mile LS6. I stayed and watched the last Chevelle sell today. It was a white with black stripes LS6 with red interior. IMO one of the nicest restored Chevelles there. I saw it at Vette Fest last spring while it was under restoration. It sold for $118K.

Soon as I get them downloaded..... :yes:

Did you see me standing behind the high bidder on I think the L78 convertible??? :D
Thanks Dave. :thumbsup: Didn't get to see much of the auction.

Lot S122 - 1965 Chevelle Z16 sold 335,000
Lot S123 - 1967 Chevelle SS396 Conv sold 95,000
Lot S124 - 1969 COPO CHEVELLE sold 310,000
Lot S125 - 1970 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.sold 180,000
Lot S126 - 1970 SS454 Conv. LS6 not sold 250,00
Lot S127 - 1970 SS454 LS6 33 miles not sold 300,000
Lot 129 - 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.not sold 162,500

The 1969 COPO was a work of art....and the former owner who sold it to Dana is firend of mine. I've got a lot of pictures of it!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/copochevellebruce.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/copochevellebruceengine.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/tn_COPOChevelle1.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/tn_COPOChevelle_2.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/tn_Chevelle2.jpg

The Chevelle was restored by Micky Hale...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Super%20car%20feature%20Kevin%20Dewitte/copochevellebrucerear.jpg

That car is absolutely phenomenal Bruce! :thumbsup: Hats off to Micky Hale on the restoration. :bow: I have a magazine featuring that car, IIRC it's Muscle Car Power Dec. '07. :cool:

Outside of the Yenko Chevelles 310k must be a record for a COPO Chevelle -

What's even better is that the former owner DROVE the car! The pictures seen here were taken at a local radio station car show...and at Pavillions!:D:thumbsup:

More pics of this car and a "few" other 427 cars that the owner had can be seen....Here:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/366351/an/0/page/0#Post366351

GenOne...I will have to find the rest of the pics of the Chevelle. They are among the 16,000 pics that I have storeds on my computer so it may take awhile ;)

Bruce

Hmmmm, for some reaason my camera won't download pics to the PC.... :(

Hmmmm, for some reaason my camera won't download pics to the PC.... :(Dont worry Dave we will kick you in the nads at CB09:yes:

Hmmmm, for some reaason my camera won't download pics to the PC.... :(

Lets go Dave - I want photos. ;) My buddy Mike from our Chevelle Club was sitting in the front row.

Lot S122 - 1965 Chevelle Z16 sold 335,000
Lot S123 - 1967 Chevelle SS396 Conv sold 95,000
Lot S124 - 1969 COPO CHEVELLE sold 310,000
Lot S125 - 1970 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.sold 180,000
Lot S126 - 1970 SS454 Conv. LS6 not sold 250,00
Lot S127 - 1970 SS454 LS6 33 miles not sold 300,000
Lot 129 - 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 Conv.not sold 162,500

The Mecum site is showing S126 sold at 375k... did someone show up later or is this a mistake on their site and it didn't sell?

It sold later as I also heard that the 33 mile car was also sold after crossing the block.
Chris

It sold later as I also heard that the 33 mile car was also sold after crossing the block.
Chris


Did i hear him start the bidding at $ 800,000.00. I know i did then he said 700k 600k 500k..It was a circus if you ask me.

Did i hear him start the bidding at $ 800,000.00. I know i did then he said 700k 600k 500k..It was a circus if you ask me.

Thats to let the shill bidders know what the reserve is....:sad:

If you pay attention to enough auctions, you learn things....:yes:

When a car comes up on the block, say like a nice 69 Z28....the owner has put a reserve on the car of 75K.... The auction house has people in place to bid on cars along with the real buyers, to get the bid up to the sellers reserve. The auctioneer may have an opening line like....who'll start the bidding at 80 thousand dollars.... the shills know what the gap is for the day, so the first opening bid is a signal to them what the reserve is. Once the bid starts climbing, they stop bidding and let the real money, if there is some, take over.

This car belonged to my friend Don...it just got completed!:thumbsup:

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21019&d=1242689753

This car belonged to my friend Don...it just got completed!:thumbsup:

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21019&d=1242689753

It went to the town that I have worked in for 8 years before I transferred dealerships. North Manchester IN. Heard that the new owner drove it home. :o
The new owner already brought it over to our body shop so that we can adjust the side glass fit a little better. :yes:

Looks to be a nice car, I'll have the opportunity to check it out a little closer. :thumbsup:

You are correct. The new owner did indeed drive it home!