Mecum Kansas City Results and Top Sales
Mecum Auctions wrapped for 2024 with their final sale of the year in Kansas City. There were a few surprises that didn’t get the bids we expected, but overall it was a strong result for Mecum and a fine way to end the year – or at least take a short break while getting ready for their next major auction in January! Let’s take a look at the top sales from Kansas City.
This matching-numbers Ford Torino Cobra Twister Special is one of just 90 produced and benefits from a restoration completed in 2012 by Great Bend Body Shop, owned by the son of the original owner of this car.
Since the restoration the car has covered around 1,000 miles – just enough to fine tune every facet of the work. It’s one of 30 produced with a four-speed manual transmission and is equipped with the optional bucket seats.
Considering this is a three-owner car with a Marti Report and really hasn’t traveled that far from its original purchaser, it’s no surprise that this was the top seller for Mecum in Kansas City.
It’s unlikely that another one of these Torino Cobra Twister Specials will come along with such a clean chain of ownership and a well-sorted restoration. While the new owner should certainly be pleased with his or her purchase, this was well-sold at $198,000.
Sold for $198,000
While it’s not exactly a “classic” truck, this 2023 Ford F350 is a completely unique custom built by Precision All Out Customs and Restorations and made its debut at SEMA in 2023. Known as “Bronczilla” this is powered by a 7.3L “Godzilla” V8 that’s paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
It features a unibody design due to shortening the frame and rides on a reinforced chassis. The white and blue exterior matches well with the white and black interior and it features a bird’s eye view camera system – probably necessary considering the sheer size of this thing!
It features a roll bar that can be exposed thanks to the removable hardtop. It’s as over-the-top as one would expect for a vehicle that debuted at SEMA and there’s really no chance of building another one of these. We’re going to have to call this well-bought at $159,500.
Sold for $159,500
As we previously mentioned, this was one of our absolute favorites that crossed the block in Kansas City. Frame-off restoration, rebuilt engine, new interior, upgraded to a 23-gallon fuel tank – what’s not to love?
Did we neglect to mention the upgraded suspension and four-wheel disc brakes? How about the stainless steel brake lines? The convertible top and electronic fuel injection, the list just keeps going.
Broncos, along with many other trucks and SUVs, are still performing well in the market so although this is a very strong price for a ’68 Ford Bronco, it was still well-bought at $121,000.
Sold for $121,000
This ’59 Chevrolet Corvette presents very well thanks to a five-year restoration that was completed in 2018. It’s a documented factory-equipped Fuelie and retains its original body panels and bonding strips.
The 283 cubic inch fuel-injected V8 engine generates 290 horsepower and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The black-on-black color scheme makes this Corvette stand out compared to most others from 1959 – really, from the entire first-generation lineup of Corvettes. All of the chrome and stainless steel parts are either original or NOS and the car is equipped with the fast steering option from the factory.
The C1 Corvettes may be showing their age in the market, although it’s unclear exactly when they’ll hit the tipping point as so many cars from the 1950s already have, but we consider this well-sold at $104,500.
Sold for $104,500
This ’69 Dodge Charger Custom is powered by a 572 cubic inch Hemi V8 that produces 760 horsepower thanks, in part, to the Holley fuel injection. That aluminum block V8 is paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission complete with a pistol-grip shifter.
It’s equipped with a Dynomax exhaust and hydroboost brake setup as well as a tubular front suspension with coilover shocks and a Ridetech four-link rear end, also with coilover shocks.
It’s very much a custom car, although it does have a bit of a sleeper look to it – but once that engine starts and the tires start spinning it’s clear to everyone that this is no ordinary Charger. Because of the time and money it would take to recreate this car we’re going to call this one well-bought at $99,000.
Sold for $99,000
Next Up for Mecum - Kissimmee 2025
Mecum’s next auction won’t happen until after the New Year, but it will be a big one – Kissimmee 2025 is right around the corner and will feature Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K among many other highlights. Mecum will hold their 2025 Kissimmee sale January 7 – 19, 2025 and expect 4,500 vehicles to cross the auction block.