Kissimmee 2025’s biggest story might have been the ex-McQueen/still Jerry Seinfeld Porsche 917K, but there were some fascinating tales elsewhere from Mecum’s 12-day auction extravaganza, held on January 7-19, 2025.
Of the 4500 lots, it was American marques that did much of the business, with European brands struggling to make a mark. Several of the Enzo-era Ferraris and high-end Porsches from the classic era were not fresh to the market, and would once again be returned to their custodians. Notable Ferrari no-flys included two 365 GTS/4 ‘Daytona’ Spyders (one of which is pictured above), a 1967 275 GTB/4, two 330 GTCs, a 1973 365 GTB/4, a 1963 250 GT/Lusso, a 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico and an F40.
In the high-end Porsche (and adjacent) section, there were no new homes for a Magneto-featued Schuppan 962CR, a centre-seat 718 RSK, the first 910 (as driven by Niki Lauda), a Le Mans class-winning 934 and an ex-Bob Akin 935 – and of course, Jerry Seinfeld’s aforementioned 917K. Lamborghinis were also out of favour – both Miuras offered up failed to sell.
While Mecum is best known for its muscle car offerings, it’s worth noting that the auction house has had great success with Ferraris and Porsches in the past. Last year, for instance, the highest-selling Ferrari 250 California of 2024 found a new home at Mecum Kissimmee. Nevertheless, this year it was home-grown cars that came to the fore. We’ve picked out a few highlights, with pricing including fees unless otherwise stated.
Instead, it fell to the Ford GT40 and its many tribute versions to lead the line, with the above 1966 Mk1 road car – one of just 31 built and the first one delivered to a private customer – selling for $7,040,000. Ford GTs of other persuasions were also popular – a 2023 GT MkIV, one of 67 produced and chassis number 1, sold for $1.87m, and a 2020 GT Carbon Series sold for $1.155m. A 2006 GT Heritage Edition in Gulf colours, meanwhile, sold for $1,001m. It wasn’t all good news for the Blue Oval, however – the much-storied Essex Wire 1965 Shelby Cobra called Ollie the Dragon failed to sell against a $4.5m-$6m estimate, with bidding getting to $3.7m.
Prime Chevrolet at Kissimmee 2025 came courtesy of this 361-mile 1967 Corvette L88. One of 20 produced that year, and the only Duntov and Triple Diamond-awarded example retaining its original engine, it’s the only known Sunfire Yellow car. It sold for $2.25m. Meanwhile, one of 16 1967 Corvette L89s produced, and one of two in 427/435/F41 suspension/manual configuration, sold for $1.705m.
Other muscle car highlights included a 1357-mile 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback from the collection of Shelby historian and author Colin Comer, which sold for $990k, and one of four Hemi four-speed Plymouth Superbirds constructed, which sold for $803k.
Top Ferrari sale at Kissimmee 2025 was a 2022 812 Competizione at $1.54m, but the top classic Maranello machine result went to the above 1965 275 GTS Convertible. The sixth of 200 produced, chassis 06809 sold for $1.32m. Other European classics to sell included a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing ($1.485m), the 1967 Jaguar E-type Series 1 Roadster Shaguar used in the Austin Powers movies ($880k) and a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT ($440k).
In the vintage realm, Kissimmee 2025 saw the top result go to the above 1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster. One of seven Baker-Raulang-bodied roadsters in existence, it came from the Cliff Ernst Collection having previously been in the Blackhawk Collection. It sold for $1.54m. Other pre-war highlights included 1927 Bugatti Type 37, which sold for an undisclosed price, and one of three 1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Convertible Victorias, which sold for $450k (minus fees).
One of the highlights from Mecum’s racing selection was this 1966 Lola T90 Ford IndyCar driven by Jackie Stewart to sixth place at the 1966 Indy 500, and to first place at the Fuji 200 in Japan. It sold for $715k. Further racing highlights included a 1959 Kurtis-Epperly Offenhauser IndyCar driven by AJ Foyt to his first championship title in 1960, which sold for $500k (minus fees), the ex-Rodger Ward 1963 Watson Offenhauser IndyCar, which sold for $320k (minus fees) and an ex-Mario Andretti 1983 Lola T700 Cosworth IndyCar, which sold for $250k (minus fees).
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