mecum - indy spring 2013 results

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eleven aero cars in all were at the event.

three wings crossed the block on friday.

the daytona is a bit of a surprise...

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v-code bird, in a great color

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beautiful 4-gear bird

[1970Moparmann]

Wow, really surprised about the Daytona!

[Aero426]

The Daytona was offered post block at 92k + buyers fee to a fellow I know, and he passed on it!    Even with the replacement block, I don't know how you go wrong.  

[odcics2]

The Daytona was offered post block at 92k + buyers fee to a fellow I know, and he passed on it!    Even with the replacement block, I don't know how you go wrong.  

Rare but blah color and not numbers matching...   I guess folks with $100,000. to drop are getting picky!   

[Aero426]

But Superbirds sold for more?     That makes me go 

[odcics2]

But Superbirds sold for more?     That makes me go 

That is a puzzler....   Must be more to this story than we know, which is just what we've been told!   

[held1823]

what's the vin on the daytona? is there some history that killed its value? i assume it has its steel front end and all, which makes the price all the more baffling.

[Budnicks]

I'd like to have any of them... even the Daytona with non matching #'s 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Is that the car that had the questionable VIN stamping on the radiator support?

[pettybird]

But Superbirds sold for more?     That makes me go 

I always knew we had better taste   

[boss429kiwi]

6 pack superbird, fully restored, no sale @ $100k.
Wow the wing cars are low, compared to others ($125k 70 trans am 455)
Restomods are HOT!

[Beep Beep Dave]

The Daytona was offered post block at 92k + buyers fee to a fellow I know, and he passed on it!    Even with the replacement block, I don't know how you go wrong.  

Hey Doug, so after it sold it could have been had for less?
Looks alright in the pics...Y2 is really starting to grow on me on Daytona's.

Dave
 

[Kowal]

Evidently, we are reaching Armageddon now, a Chevy Nova goes for $190K!  Granted an L89 motor, but still. 

[Aero426]

The Daytona was offered post block at 92k + buyers fee to a fellow I know, and he passed on it!    Even with the replacement block, I don't know how you go wrong.  

Hey Doug, so after it sold it could have been had for less?
Looks alright in the pics...Y2 is really starting to grow on me on Daytona's.

Dave
 

Don't know the timeline of actual events.   I got a "should I buy it?" phone call saying, the bidding had just ended and a ring man wanted to know "do you want it at 92k?"    92k + buyers fee would seem to get you close to 100k disclosed sale.    Anyway, the guy who called me mistakenly thought he was buying the 6-pack Daytona.   Strange there are two Y2 Daytonas there. 

It's not the one with the questionable VIN stamp on the rad support.  Believe that one was an SE.

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four birds cross the block on saturday, but only this one sells

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bird #2

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bird #3

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saturday's final bird.

the bidding went about 25% higher here, than on the other three cars.

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But Superbirds sold for more?     That makes me go  

I always knew we had better taste  

blondes might draw more attention than brunettes, but which is more desirable....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nehhH9rfnaw

[WINGIN IT]

Thanks for posting Held.
Has the other Y2 Daytona crossed the block yet?

Wonder if the bidding would have gone higher if it occurred after the F and F6 movie came out... 

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Has the other Y2 Daytona crossed the block yet?

sunday afternoon, along with the final bird and a c500.

[Aero426]

Be interesting how they play up the bogus McCluskey "race car" today.     They were still advertising it as such on-site.   

[nascarxx29]

Another Y2 daytona is on ebay .


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-/300907049857?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item460f753381

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Y2 Low mileage 6 pack Daytona -High Bid  $155K

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0513-153872&entryRow=139

McCluskey Bird- High Bid $140K

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0513-153868&entryRow=139

[69_500]

I was at the auction on Friday as the first yellow Daytona went through. Bidding stalled at 95k and it was a no sale. Now if it sold after that I do not know. One of the B5 birds was not very nice at all. Nose cone was all out of kilter. Of the Birds the yellow one was by far the nicest. Low mileage da too 25k miles I think. The C500 to me was a bit of a disappointment. Chrome a pillars were repro, and fit like crap. They had three layers of chrome trim at the top of the doors. The Y2 Daytona with dealer installed 6 PAC was odd too. Someone tell me why they had the car reprinted recently? Last time I saw the car it was still wearing original paint and looked just as nice as it did now. Well to me it looked better before the repaint.

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sunday would see one of each mopar aero.

the wingless version

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the mayflower version.

with an extra 30k worth of decals.

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the grand poobah version.

realistic price if you ask me. wonder what the owner thinks it's worth.

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i'm mopar to the core, but this was the most desirable aero car at the event

[WINGIN IT]

"I was at the auction on Friday as the first yellow Daytona went through. Bidding stalled at 95k and it was a no sale"

I'm thinking the combo of a non-matching motor, automatic tranny , and unexciting color for most people, brought the price down a bit. 

As for the 6K 6 pack Y2 Daytona, I agree with Held that $155K was good money, again for an automatic Y2 car.

[nascarxx29]

Aside being one a few documented Y2 6 pack car.The Y2 6 pack daytona 355105 car is listed as James Hytons car

[WINGIN IT]

Ah, must be HIS yellow car then .
Wonder why no mention in the auction listing?
You'd think with 6K miles on it, it would have a known history... 

[nascarxx29]

Thats his signature color .But I believe the drivers were given a street version daytona Public relations car
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,59810.0.html

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does anyone have a list of VIN's for the cars at the event? i'd like to tag the saved photos with the info.

[hemi24]

I didn't like the way the yellow Daytona was shown at Mecum right after that junk Elnore mustang sold for million they didn't clear the crowed out just drove the car into them then 30 seconds later it was off the block way to fast i think  only high bid was $65,000 it was total disrespect in my opinion !!!!

[Aero426]

Ah, must be HIS yellow car then .
Wonder why no mention in the auction listing?
You'd think with 6K miles on it, it would have a known history... 

The car has lots of known history.   But I don't believe it was ever documented that Hylton actually received it, or was given it to drive around for a short period.   

[odcics2]

Ah, must be HIS yellow car then .
Wonder why no mention in the auction listing?
You'd think with 6K miles on it, it would have a known history... 

The car has lots of known history.   But I don't believe it was ever documented that Hylton actually received it, or was given it to drive around for a short period.   

All they had to do was take it to James!     

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Ah, must be HIS yellow car then .
Wonder why no mention in the auction listing?
You'd think with 6K miles on it, it would have a known history...  

The car has lots of known history.   But I don't believe it was ever documented that Hylton actually received it, or was given it to drive around for a short period.    

All they had to do was take it to James!    

ala the bobby allison verification method used for this earlier mecum gem

[odcics2]

But James never had his bell rung like poor Bobby....   

[69_500]

Ernie I took pictures of every one of the aero cars including VIN and fender tag pictures.
There was a letter with the Y2 Daytona stating the original order was for a Hemi car but the 440 one was shipped instead and that was the reason for the dealer added 6 PAC. It was a pretty well loaded car too. Cruise control and power windows.
Also got a picture of the broadcast sheet to the 500 and one of the Daytona's.

[WB General Lee]

From looking at the results of the auction you can conclude that a nice Superbird matching numbers will bring around the 125K mark. Then you can subtract for condition or non matching from there. The yellow Daytona low mile was at the mark of 150K. I think for a low mile car and in my opinion a nice color and a 6 pack option that was not a bad deal. I would feel comfortable buying that car. The non matching Daytona was at he right number to I feel. I looked at a Superbird the other day because the price was low. It needed more than I wanted to get into but I went because I said if it was decent I can drive it and not worry as much about it.

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one of the no-sale birds from indy found a more enthusiastic crowd at barrett jackson today. the high bid at mecum was 100k; not sure what the gavel price was at BJ, but it looks like the owner's patience paid off