Mecum is going to Texas this Fall

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SBR</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black69</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SIR-VIVOR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Black/Black + born with engine + great documentation + unrestored original = Green$$$$. With Bloomington Gold cracking down on restoration engines, the few handfuls or born with engine L88's are double value. The same on '67 435's was proven at this auction also. </div></div>

I went and checked out the Mecum auction results and was floored over the 427/435 vette price for original engine cars. Who keeps track of the ones with original engines? For example, the red red one is the only one of 9 with the original engine, where is that info kept? -bob </div></div>
I have been tracking red/red 435 convertibles for over 25 years and have only seen six with their original motors and trim tags so nine may be an accurate number. Also I totally agree with Chris P. in that the cream of the crop cars rise to the top and will always do so. </div></div>

SBR, if you know of anyone that tracks 65 396/425 converts with original motors, let me know. I think that one 67 red/red going that high (300K), has to be the options. Bolt on wheels is pretty rare and desireable. I assume it had F41 HD suspension.

[SBR]

I do know of a couple of guys who track 396 Corvettes. I would guess that less than half retain their original motors. What color are you looking for?
As for the 67, the fact that it was red with a very rare red interior greatly added to the price of the car. The side exhaust was added which does hurt it but the F41, BO wheels, power windows. brakes, tele column add to the desirability of that car.

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SBR</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I do know of a couple of guys who track 396 Corvettes. I would guess that less than half retain their original motors. What color are you looking for?
As for the 67, the fact that it was red with a very rare red interior greatly added to the price of the car. The side exhaust was added which does hurt it but the F41, BO wheels, power windows. brakes, tele column add to the desirability of that car. </div></div>

I am looking for red black convert. I am putting mine up forsale (w/F40, original engine). I dont think anywhere near 1/2 have their original engines for 65. The first big blocks were notorious for dropping valves (in some cases destroying the block), it was addressed sometime in the 1/2 year production run. Any help is Greatly appreciated.

[SBR]

I seem to remember seeing a red/black convertible being advertised in the NCRS driveline several months ago. It said that it had its original motor and he was asking 140 for it. I can see if I can find the ad if you like.

[black69]

please PM me if you find it. Its time for me to do some digging. I think the next difference like you say would be rare/desireable options. I don't know about 67s with F41, its rare on 65s actually (F40). GM did not constrain the order of a big block to have the harsher suspension (although it made sense), so it got ordered for small blocks too. I wish I had the bolt/on knockoffs, I know that is a big deal on 67s so I have heard. Most 'real' 65s I have found over the 12yrs I have been into them, usually do not have the side exhaust. I am not suprised the +300K 67 did not have it either (but was added). Fun trivia.

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are now officially over 700 vehicles booked for the auction.

It will be streamed live via the internet as well a shown on Discovery channels Velocity HD TV.

Several members have great cars in this auction too. </div></div>

Thanks to everyone who helped make Mecum Dallas 2011 a tremendously successful event! Over $20mm sold with a 77% sell rate!