Mecum Las Vegas Results
The 2025 Mecum Las Vegas auction set the stage for a very exciting weekend of classic and vintage cars running across the auction block. A wide array of iconic muscle cars, well-restored classics, and very tricked out customs brought lots of attention from enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. Even the Petersen Automotive Museum offered some of their collection for sale! The Top Ten lots sold by Mecum range from meticulously restored American muscle to extremely costly custom builds that were both well-sold and well-bought, depending on your perspective.
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Custom Hardtop, known as the “Roid Runner,” is a professionally crafted showpiece boasting a remarkable eight-year build and approximately $1,000,000 invested by Nostalgia Hot Rods in Las Vegas. Unveiled at the 2023 SEMA show, this Mopar icon is powered by a supercharged 392 Hemi V8 engine delivering 700 horsepower, paired with a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission.
Highlights include Dart heads, Eagle rotating assembly, racing cams, a custom-built chassis with independent front suspension and 4-link rear, handcrafted Italian leather interior with a digital TFT dashboard, custom center console with touchscreen, wireless charging, and bespoke bumpers and chin spoiler. Presented in gold with a red interior, this was well-bought by its new owner for $379,500.
The 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback offered at the Las Vegas 2025 auction is a factory S-Code car that has undergone a comprehensive nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration. It is equipped with a Ford Performance 427 cubic inch V8 engine producing 535 horsepower, mated to a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission. Listed as No. 480 in the Eleanor World Registry Club and accompanied by a certificate, this Mustang features high-spec details such as a performance 4-link suspension with adjustable coilovers, Wilwood forged disc brakes, and a Flowmaster exhaust.
The car is finished in Pepper Gray Metallic with a black interior, air conditioning, Shelby-style steering wheel, modern touches like a touchscreen Bluetooth radio, 17-inch American Racing Shelby wheels, and blue LED accent lighting, blending classic muscle car spirit with updated performance and comfort features. It was well-sold at $324,500.
The first 1969 Dodge Daytona featured at Mecum’s Las Vegas 2025 auction is a rare and striking example – one of just 503 produced for 1969. This matching-numbers car is powered by a formidable 440 cubic inch V8 engine delivering 375 horsepower, paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission and enhanced by the A36 Performance Axle Package. Finished in Bright Red with a white and black interior, it includes classic features like bucket seats, center console, hood hold-down pins, power steering, and power brakes.
Further equipped with a broadcast sheet, Chrysler Registry Report, 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, 5-spoke Styled Road wheels, and Cooper white letter tires, this Daytona represents an iconic blend of aerodynamic design and high-performance engineering. It was well-bought at $291,500.
This 1970 Dodge Charger Custom, offered for sale at Mecum’s Las Vegas 2025 auction, stands out as a high-end pro-touring build completed by Miranda Built in Delray Beach, Florida, with an estimated 3,000 hours invested over a 4.5-year span. This Charger is powered by an extraordinary 572 cubic inch Hemi V8, producing 667 horsepower and 735 lb-ft of torque, featuring Indy cylinder heads, CNC-prepped Mega block, twin Viper throttle bodies, and a Rossler 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission.
With its PPG Charcoal exterior, custom leather interior, AccuAir air ride suspension, power rack and pinion steering, and show-winning pedigree – including first place at the Detroit Autorama and Hot August Nights – the car also features modern luxuries like Vintage Air, a modern audio system, remote start via smartphone, custom 20 and 22 inch Schott wheels, and numerous bespoke touches throughout the body and interior, making it a truly unique and award-winning muscle car.
Custom cars can be difficult to assign a clear valuation, but in the case of this Charger Custom we think this was well-bought at $286,000.
This 1969 Dodge Daytona offered at the Las Vegas 2025 auction is an exceptionally rare example, being one of just 503 produced for the model year and showing only 119 miles since its restoration. This matching-numbers Daytona features a potent 440 cubic inch V8 engine generating 375 horsepower, paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission and the A36 Performance Axle Package. It was finished in F8 Dark Green with a black interior and is equipped with bucket seats, a center console, power steering, power brakes, hood hold-down pins, very rare rear window defroster, and both a laminated broadcast sheet and retail price label.
Additional highlights include a 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, A01 light group, styled road wheels with Firestone Redline tires, and a solid-state AM radio, making this Daytona a spectacular showcase of late-’60s aerodynamic muscle car engineering and collectibility. Much like the previous ’69 Dodge Daytona we covered, this car was also well-bought at just $275,000.
The 1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback, Shelby No. 03596, is a legendary muscle car that crossed the block at Mecum’s Las Vegas 2025 auction. Featuring a powerful 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission, this GT500KR is finished in Lime Gold over a Saddle interior with factory red oxide floors and rare options like bucket seats, shoulder harnesses, a sport rear deck, and power steering.
Sold new at Oliver Ford in Flint, Michigan, it is accompanied by its build sheet and Marti Report, and boasts a Traction-Lok rear axle with 3.50:1 gears, power brakes with front discs, original Shelby wheel covers, and Goodyear Polyglas tires. Only 1,053 were equipped with the R-code Cobra Jet engine, making this a fairly rare and desirable vintage muscle car.
It was well-sold compared with other non-convertible examples of the GT500KR at $269,500.
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird sold at Mecum’s Las Vegas 2025 auction is an iconic hardtop muscle car finished in TorRed with a striking white and black interior. Powered by a 440 cubic inch V8 upgraded with a Six Pack setup and paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission, it features the desirable A36 Performance Axle Package with a 3.55 Sure Grip, Hotchkis suspension components, and classic power options like power steering and power front disc brakes.
Not only has this Superbird enjoyed magazine features and SEMA show appearances, but it also offers factory amenities like bucket seats, center console, hood pins, dual exhaust with chrome tips, and the Road Runner “Beep Beep” horn. Showing 21,848 miles on the odometer and riding on 5-spoke Styled Road wheels, this car is a celebrated piece of Mopar history designed for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a standout example.
While this wasn’t expected to reach the heights of a Hemi-equipped Superbird, it was still well-bought at $242,000.
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe, offered by Mecum at their Las Vegas 2025 auction, is a beautifully restored example of the first year of the C2 Corvette. It features a matching-numbers L75 327 cubic inch V8 engine, originally rated at 300 HP but now built, balanced, and blueprinted to L76 340 HP specifications, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission.
Finished from the factory in Sebring Silver with a black leather interior, it boasts a frame-on restoration, new Al Knoch dash and upholstery, 3.36 Positraction rear axle, power steering, Vintage Air, and signature cast aluminum knock-off wheels. With 59,724 miles showing, factory tinted windshield, NCRS Shipping Data Report, and original documentation, this split-window coupe represents one of the most iconic, collectible Corvettes ever produced. Considering the modifications to the engine, this was well-sold at $229,900.
The 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz offered at the Las Vegas 2025 auction epitomizes luxury and flamboyance of the late 1950s. This 19-foot-long convertible makes a bold statement with its Cherry Red exterior, matching leather interior, and lavish chrome accents. Powered by a 390 cubic inch V8 engine with three 2-barrel carburetors and a high-performance cam, paired to an automatic transmission, this Cadillac features power windows, full-size wheel covers, whitewall tires, bench seats, and comes with restoration photos.
The odometer displays 70,016 miles, and the Biarritz presents collectors with an iconic blend of period-correct Cadillac styling, classic comfort, and proven show-stopping appeal. This was well-sold at $225,500.
The 1968 Shelby GT350 Fastback, Shelby No. 01463, offered at Mecum’s Las Vegas 2025 auction, is a beautifully restored example finished in its original Candy Apple Red with White GT350 stripes and a black interior. Power comes from a 302 cubic inch V8 engine equipped with a Paxton supercharger – professionally installed at Jack Gibbons City Ford Inc. – and paired to a 4-speed manual transmission and 3.89 rear axle.
The car features bucket seats, a fold-down rear seat, tilt pop-out steering wheel, center console, simulated woodgrain trim, and factory twin-nostril hood scoops. With concours-level restoration quality, chrome bumpers and trim, 10-spoke alloy wheels on Goodyear white-letter tires, just over 51,000 miles indicated, and extensive documentation including an Elite Marti Report and Shelby paperwork, this GT350 has just about everything going for it and was well-sold at $192,500.