$48M worth of classic cars sold at Indianapolis auction
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Mecum Auctions' Indianapolis spring sale brought in $48 million as 1,094 classic cars changed hands. This 1959 DeSoto Firesweep convertible -- sweeping lines and bright red -- is powered by a 361-inch Turboflash V-8 mated to a two-speed Powerflite transmission. With 3,270 miles on the odometer, the soft top sold for $130,000.
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A 1962 Corvette Styling Show Car, with Firemist Gold paint and 327-inch/300-horsepower engine, sold for $150,000.
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A 1968 Shelby GT 500 with 428-inch engine -- Shelby #3225 -- sold at the Mecum spring auction for $150,000.
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A short bed and muscular cab made this 1939 Cab Over Engine Ford a standout among the hundreds of vehicles for sale at Mecum's spring sale in Indianapolis. It did not sell for an auction bid of $102,000.
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This 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan limousine, built by Henney Motor Co. for President Harry S. Truman, replaced pre-war presidential limousines. Its chassis was lengthened 20 inches and the roof raised 7 inches. The limo features a 152-horsepower 337-inch engine; it did not sell for a high bid of $50,000.
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Said to be one of the first Shelby GT350 Fastbacks to be built (#117), this 289/306 has dealer-option stripes, competition handling package, deluxe steering wheel and integral roll bar. The car sold for $110,000.
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The recommended service schedule for a 1953 Buick Roadmaster included chassis and body lubrication every 1,000 miles and a front-end alignment inspection and repacking of the front wheel bearings at 10,000 miles. The upscale family-mobile did not sell following a high bid of $80,000.
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Built for NASCAR competitions, this 1955 Chrysler, arguably the first muscle car, was the most powerful production car in '55 and did well on the sand at Daytona. It had a high bid of $70,000 -- not enough for a sale.
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Looking as tempting as the day it rolled off the assembly line, a 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible had a high bid of $100,000 but did not sell at auction.
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Powered by a 3.4-liter engine with four-speed transmission, a 1959 Jaguar XK 150 went for $45,000.
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A fine example of late-1940s luxury-car design, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible was offered at the Mecum spring auction. Sale information was not available.
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Seemingly at home amid much younger and faster cars, a 1930 Packard 733 dual-cowl Phaeton let its good looks speak for it. The classic had a high bid of $52,500 but did not sell at auction.
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A restored 1932 Plymouth Roadster, with a bold yellow and gold paint job, handsome side mounts and ready for a Sunday drive, sold at no reserve for $21,000.
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Powered by a six-cylinder engine with three-speed transmission, this charming 1940 Chevrolet convertible sold at auction for $32,500.
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The beneficiary of a ground-up restoration, this stately 1941 Cadillac Series 60 sedan is powered by a 346-inch engine mated to a standard shift transmission. It did not sell following a best bid of $35,000.
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Sales numbers were not available for this 1942 Ford Sedan Delivery powered by a 5.0-liter Mustang GT Coyote engine with six-speed transmission and featuring disc brakes, custom graphics, a custom ultra leather interior and custom oak floor.
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Restored and beautiful, this 1949 Chevrolet Suburban 1300, powered by a modern 350-inch engine and equipped with a 12-volt electrical system, did not sell at auction following a high bid of $37,000.
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This 1969 Dodge Sweptline pickup, with a 360-inch Dodge engine with Edelbrock aluminum heads, intake and camshaft, comprises a '69 crew cab mated to a '65 short bed on a Roadster Shop chassis.
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This like-new 1960 Crown Imperial convertible -- one of 618 built for that model year -- has a 129-inch wheelbase and a 413-inch/350-horsepower V-8. It sold for $97,500.
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Butter-soft, two-tone leather in this 1960 Crown Imperial promises a luxurious ride for its passengers.
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A high bid of $27,000 was not high enough for the seller of this 1955 VW Beetle with 1600-cc engine and four-speed transmission.
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With a powerful 383-inch/330-horsepower engine, this stunning 1961 Plymouth Fury sold for $49,000.
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A fresh restoration and aluminum 215-inch engine helped sell a 1962 Oldsmobile F85 convertible for $16,500.
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A cool Plexiglas rear deck panel on this 1963 Corvair Convertible displays the turbo-charged 145-inch/150-horsepower six coupled with a four-speed transmission. A white convertible top and knock-off spoke wheels complete the package. It sold at auction for $18,500.
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A two-door 1963 GMC Suburban with period-correct painted bumpers and a small-block engine with 700 R transmission brought $34,000 at auction.
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The front-end view of the 1963 GMC Suburban.
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A rare 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente with a 289-inch V-8 with two-barrel carburetor and power steering and brakes, newer convertible top and a "mostly original" two-tone interior went for $24,000.
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The long hood of this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix covers a 389-inch V-8 with 15,782 miles on it. Owned by one family until 2015, the Grand Prix brought $23,000 at auction.
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A good-looking and rare 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon sold at auction for $20,000.
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A high bid of $130,000 on the Dodge Sweptline was not enough for an immediate sale.
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This Viper V-10-powered 2012 Devon GTX with carbon-fiber body, one of two produced, bowed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours. It did not sell for a high bid of $150,000.
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A high bid of $200,000 was not enough to turn the head of the seller of this 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider with some 13,000 miles on its 4.7-liter engine.
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A 410-inch/390-horsepower Six Pack engine launches this 1970 Dodge Super Bee from a standstill. It features a Dana 60 differential with 3.54 gears. A high bid of $57,000 was turned down by the seller.
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Powered by a 350-inch engine, a well-preserved 1973 Camaro LT was among cars available at the spring auction. Sale information was not available.
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With a powerful 6.0-liter engine under the hood, a low-mileage 2005 Chevrolet SSR brought $33,000 at Mecum's spring auction in Indianapolis.
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Mecum Auctions' Indianapolis spring sale brought in $48 million as 1,094 classic cars changed hands. This 1959 DeSoto Firesweep convertible -- sweeping lines and bright red -- is powered by a 361-inch Turboflash V-8 mated to a two-speed Powerflite transmission. With 3,270 miles on the odometer, the soft top sold for $130,000.
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