Mecum Las Vegas 2024
Mecum held their 2024 Las Vegas auction earlier this month and we watched 612 vehicles cross the auction block, out of a total of 702 lots. Across all lots offered Mecum achieved a nearly 70% sell-through rate with more than 400 vehicles finding new homes.
While there was something for most any collector at their Las Vegas Auction, we want to take a look at highlights from the world of the Ford Mustang.
Top Mustangs Sold by Mecum in Las Vegas
It comes as no surprise that this European-delivery 1970 Shelby GT350 Convertible topped the list of Mustangs sold by Mecum in Las Vegas. It’s rare as one of only two examples built for that year with a four-speed manual transmission and finished in Grabber Orange paint.
This matching-numbers car was imported to the US in 2023 and benefits from a recent cosmetic refresh that includes a new convertible top that’s just waiting for its new owner to break it in.
Although that’s a steep price for a 1970 Shelby GT350 Convertible, the unique color of this example along with the rarity of the four-speed manual transmission meant that this was really the only chance to get your hands on a car like this. Because of that, we’re calling this well-sold.
Finished in a nice blue with white stripes and a matching blue and white interior, this ’67 Mustang Fastback is a restomod that appears understated until you look inside. It’s powered by a 347 cubic inch V8 that’s paired with a five-speed manual transmission and was originally created for the 2021 SEMA show.
It’s equipped with four wheel disc brakes and a custom exhaust system. It’s extremely unlikely that this car could be recreated for less than the final price of $148,500 so we’re going to call this Mustang well-bought.
This 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback benefits from a rotisserie restoration completed in 2020 and is documented as a factory S-Code example. It presents nicely in the factory-correct Candy Apple Red and features a 428 cubic inch V8 that’s paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Overall it’s a strong price for a ’68 Mustang, even considering the restoration and the power front disc brakes. There’s no doubt this car should be lots of fun on the road and the new owner gets to break the car in as it only shows test mileage following the rebuild of the engine. This was well-sold in our opinion.
This car started life as a factory G-code Boss 302 and is now quite a tricked out custom. The work was done by Bent Metal Customs in Lansdale, PA and was completed in 2020. It’s powered by a 5.0L Coyote V8 crate engine from Ford Racing that’s paired with a T56 six-speed manual transmission.
It wears disc brakes on all four wheels and is equipped with digital gauges along with a Vintage Air A/C system and power windows that are controlled by the original window cranks.
Selling for a final price of $110,000, this car at the very high-end of the value of a non-customized Boss 302 and it certainly appears that plenty of care and time (and money) went into completing this build. Although it might not be the ideal Mustang for every enthusiast, it certainly found the right bidders in Las Vegas and was well-sold.
Although not concours-original, this Boss 302 is closer than the previous example. It sports a 302 cubic inch V8 that’s been perfected by Alridge Motorsports and Engineering. The engine is coupled with a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission and it features a Traction-Lok differential.
It’s painted in the factory-correct Competition Yellow over a black interior and features an upgraded Vintage Air system as well as a RetroSound radio. A build sheet, plenty of receipts, and a Marti Report are included with the car.
At a final sale price of $99,000 we aren’t going to call this well-bought, but it’s closer to a draw than being well-sold. Both the buyer and seller should be walking away from this transaction feeling pretty good about themselves.