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Mecum Auctions, one of the world’s largest collector car auctions, will make its anticipated return to Glendale in March.
The sixth annual West Valley event will go from Tuesday, March 5 through Saturday, March 9, at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, in the Westgate Entertainment District. An estimated 2,000 classic and collector vehicles and approximately 200 pieces of road art and memorabilia items will go under the gavel.
One of the first 300 Corvettes ever built back in the model’s debut year of 1953 will join 26 other examples of “America’s Sports Car” as part of The Utah Corvette Collection, and all are consigned at no reserve. The car is number 129 of the 300 produced and is presented in the correct Polo White with Sportsman Red interior with power supplied by the 235/150 HP Blue Flame Six engine and Powerglide transmission.
Other noted units from the collection include a matching-numbers 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/N03 that is one of 63 Z06/N03 Tankers produced in ’63 and an award-winning 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Big Tank Fuelie that is one of just 41 built and the only known one wearing Tuxedo Black.
A pair of Ferraris presented in Rosso Corsa are also among the headlining lots consigned to the Glendale auction.
The first of the pair is a 2003 Ferrari Enzo that is one of 111 imported to the U.S. and one of 400 produced in total; it’s Ferrari Classiche certified and will be offered with an accompanying Classiche Red Book. The second is a 1992 Ferrari F40 that is one of only 60 U.S.-spec cars produced in ‘92 and one of 213 total U.S.-spec cars produced for the F40 run; it wears chassis number 91097 and boasts a matching-numbers engine and gearbox.
For the custom enthusiasts is a two-time SEMA winner and Goodguys Street Machine of the Year winner: a 1969 Ford Torino Talladega GPT Special that was custom built by Rad Rides by Troy for land speed racer George Poteet. It was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Autorama and later featured in the Universal feature film "Furious 7" with star Vin Diesel.
Those interested in consigning a vehicle for auction at Mecum Glendale may find complete details about the consignment process and pricing at Mecum.com and are encouraged to submit a Request for Position form now to take advantage of pre-auction marketing opportunities.
Bidder registration options start at $100 and can be completed online and on site at the auction.
For those unable to attend in person, enhanced remote bidding options are available, including both online and telephone bidding.
General admission tickets are available for $30 per person, per day, and for $75 for a three-day pass; children 12 and younger are free. Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with the vehicle auction beginning at 10 a.m. and road art items to begin 30 minutes prior.
For schedule information, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum events, visit Mecum.com, or call 262-275-5050.
