Mecum today............

[EZ Nova]

I admit, that most of the prices seem higher and I'm shocked at some.

The '65 Z16 is DOUBLE what either 2 Z16's did at Kissimmee? The GOLD '78 Trans Am and the Yellow '78 Z28 are way up there too I think.

BUT

Then I look at the 3 Gen II Z28 Camaro's, the '70, '72 and '73. I thought those were bought OK?? The Orange/w TAN '73 looked like a deal at $42,900 with buys prem. The '70 LT1 would have been right at $50K without the prem.

What do you guys think, the 70-73 Gen II Z28's that low in value???

[lowmile]

What goes up must come down.....

[southernfriedcj]

How about the 82,000 mile 1988 Blazer for $39,600?

https://www.mecum.com/lots/PG0121-45...let-k5-blazer/

Someone needs their head examined.

1972 Blazer bought $72,600.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/PG0121-45...let-k5-blazer/

[copo69]

Everything seemed to be bringing crazy prices. Why so much more than Kissimmee just a few days ago? Road art was even more ridiculous prices. Lots of currently available repop stuff several hundred percent more than ebay or Amazon and original stuff bringing stupid money. My favorite was the Wayne clock face gas pump for $23,600. I don't understand unless collections of this volume bring some type of celebrity status commanding these prices. For this kind of money I'd sell all my stuff in a heartbeat.

[BCreekDave]

Just for my reference....in terms of this auction, does "matching numbers" mean they are saying original, born-with drivetrain or a re-stamp or anything in between? Seems like many are matching numbers. The 71 LS6 vert 'vette seemed low to me.

[Stefano]

Originally Posted by BCreekDave

Just for my reference....in terms of this auction, does "matching numbers" mean they are saying original, born-with drivetrain or a re-stamp or anything in between? Seems like many are matching numbers. The 71 LS6 vert 'vette seemed low to me.

No it does not mean original born with components. While it could or may be original, the language in the auction contract does not dictate that it is necesarily original to the car.

Most auctions also do not guarantee the sellers claims of originality and or authenticity. Many provide for a period of time, for example, 24 hours for you to inspect the numbers and paperwork. This is why all of this/inspection/research needs done prior to bidding, that is if you care about authenticity.

[DougA]

I thought the 71 Camino was ridiculous at 100k+fees. Look under the hood, where's the brake booster? Among other things.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/PG0121-45...-el-camino-ss/

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by DougA

I thought the 71 Camino was ridiculous at 100k+fees. Look under the hood, where's the brake booster? Among other things.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/PG0121-45...-el-camino-ss/

Aftermarket instrument panel. Home made SS 454...
Does the vin not indicate 454 in '71 ?

[firstgenaddict]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Aftermarket instrument panel. Home made SS 454...
Does the vin not indicate 454 in '71 ?

Not until 72 on Chevrolet.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Are the prices being reached not partially funded by the world situation of late and people's realization how short life is = spend $ now and enjoy life w/ family before the whole world spins past the point of no return if not beyond that mark already?

Matching #'s means exactly that and more details/pics necessary to define.
Some guys like restamps and restoration engines or whatever a 'perfect replication' may be but most of us who still prefer Original Engines consider Matching #'s = Restamp parts until proven otherwise.

~ Pete

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