A 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster sold at $357,500 at Mecum Houston 2024. Photo Credit: Mecum Auctions, Inc.

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Top 10 Collector Cars Sold At Mecum Houston This Month

Written By: CarPro | Apr 25, 2024 10:37:24 AM

Mecum Auctions is gearing up for Dana Mecum's 37th Original Spring Classic from May 10-18th in Indianapolis.   It follows Mecum Houston 2024 held in early April where sales surpassed the $29 million mark. Mecum says 1,023 vehicles crossed the block at Houston's NRG Center from April 4th-6th and 730 of those which hammered sold for a sell-through rate that exceeded 71% and an overall sales total of $29.4 million.mercefes-mclaren-roadster (1) (1)

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster sold at $357,5000. Credit: Mecum Auctions, Inc.

The top seller - a 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster.  Five Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170's also made the Top 10 list.

Top  10 Collector Car Sales at Mecum Houston 2024:
  1. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (Lot S119.1) at $357,500
  2. 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S323) at $242,000
  3. 2014 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Replica (Lot S211) at $220,000
  4. 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster (Lot S219) at $209,000
  5. 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S66) at $198,000
  6. 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S108) at $198,000
  7. 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S142) at $192,500
  8. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot S157) at $181,500
  9. 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose (Lot S131.1) at $176,000
  10. 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (Lot S130) at $167,750

Mecum says all five of the Dodge Demon's presented in nearly new condition boasting extremely low mileage and a stunning array of finishes from Plum Crazy and Sublime to Destroyer Gray.

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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170  sold at $242,000. Credit: Mecum Auctions, Inc.


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2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster sold at $209,000. Photo: Mecum Auctions, Inc.

A 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster was another top seller in Houston, as were a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible and a 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose.

From The Bob Cather Classics Collection, a 1983 Duesenberg II Royalton Dual Cowl Phaeton (Lot S89) that was one of just 71 built by Elite Heritage Motors from 1977 to 2011 fell just shy of landing a spot on the top sellers list with a strong $154,000 sale. Leading sales from the Plendl Brothers Bowtie Classics collection included a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 (Lot F59) that sold for $100,100 and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne (Lot F60) that sold for $88,000.

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Photo Credit:  Mecum Auctions, Inc.