Considered the first supercar and first truly collectible car from Japan, the Toyota 2000GT two-seat sports coupe had a production run of 351 units. One of the 109 export models was sold in California on Bring a Trailer. The winning bid in 2022 was $850k USD.
A 2.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine is longitudinally mounted with hemispherical combustion chambers and a cast iron block. That is topped by a Yamaha-designed aluminum cylinder head.
It boasts 148 hp through a five-speed manual transmission. In America, the 2000GT sold for an expensive $6,800, much more than contemporary Porsches and Jaguars. About 60 units reached North America and the others were thinly spread worldwide. Most 2000GTs were painted either Solar Red or Pegasus White.
The 1979 movie “Mad Max” called for an intense, mean-looking vehicle. The 1974 Ford Falcon XB Interceptor delivered. The Pursuit Special is a fictional muscle car in the Mad Max franchise. Mad Max (Mel Gibson) is offered a new Pursuit Special, a modified 1973 Ford Falcon (XB) GT Hardtop as an incentive to stay on the force.
The Ford Falcon (XB) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1973 to 1976. It was the second iteration of the third generation of this Australian-made model. The Pursuit Special, also referred to as the V8 Interceptor, is the iconic black muscle car driven by Mad Max during much of the franchise.
The first car shown in the film with the title Pursuit Special is a 1972 HQ Holden Monaro V8 coupe stolen and driven by the escaped criminal, the Night Rider. The more famous Pursuit Special is a modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT.
The original Interceptor was created from a 1973 Ford XB GT Falcon Hardtop (XB GT Falcon Coupe) as the base vehicle.
One of the most iconic movie cars ever made, the Falcon XB Interceptor, or Pursuit Special, started life as a 1973 Ford Falcon XB by Ford of Australia.
This example made $96k at Mecum against a $15k to $30k estimate in 2021.
316 miles. 1 of 599 produced worldwide.
6.5L/819 HP V-12 engine.
7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.
Blu America with Argento Nurburgring Livery.
Blu Medio leather and Alcantara interior.
Scuderia fender shields.
Extra range Special Matte Blu carbon fiber exterior trim and panels.
Front lift suspension.
Carbon fiber interior trim in Special Matte Blu.
Blu seat belts.
Alcantara checkered racing seats.
Aluminum Rev counter.
Matte Black Forged racing wheels.
High Power Hi-Fi system.
Car cover.
Attestation for Special Series Vehicles Yellow Book by Ferrari Classiche.
Window sticker.
599 units worldwide (compared to 999 for the hardtop Competizione) make the Aperta an even BIGGER rising modern star out of the Ferrari gate. Price was a base $750,000 to $850,000+ USD. That was then. Estimate at Mecum is $4.8m to $5m.
Engine selection for 1971 included the 455 CID V-8, available with the L75 325 HP version and the top of the line LS5 335 HP HO version. Base for the V-8 was $3,445, with a significant additional $236.97 for the HO. Meticulous frame-off rotisserie restoration completed in 2010.
Sold new at Ernie Von Schledorn Pontiac in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
1 of an estimated 76 produced with factory-installed Frigidaire air conditioning.
Protect-O-Plate and original window sticker.
Matching numbers drivetrain.
WC-suffix 455/335 HP HO V-8 engine.
Original cylinder heads, intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetor and distributor.
Muncie M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed manual transmission.
Restoration documents.
Rated at 335 gross hp (or about 305 net hp) with 480 lb-ft of torque, only 321 buyers chose the 455 H.O. engine option for 1971 out of 7,802 total cars built. This nifty example crosses the block at Mecum.
The Monkeemobile is a modified Pontiac GTO that was designed and built by Dean Jeffries for The Monkees, a pop-rock band and television program. Two cars were built, one for the television program and the other as a promotional car. The TV car followed the Monkees on tour and was left in Australia in 1968. It later resurfaced in Puerto Rico as a hotel courtesy car.
It was sold at government auction in 1992 for $5,000 when the hotel went out of business. It was last in the hands of a collector in New Jersey.
The show car was purchased by George Barris. He displayed the car for promotions at many events across the US.
In 2006 the car was restored. Barris sold the car through Barrett-Jackson in 2008. It made $360k.
The original nationwide contest grand prize Hurst GeeTO Tiger. A nationwide contest based on the song "GeeTO Tiger" by Coplix recording artists The Tigers was held, with the grand prize being this specially-prepared 1965 GTO equipped with over 28 factory options, special Gold Hurst mag wheels, special Hurst Gold paint and gold-plated shifter. The car was advertised and promoted heavily for months with full-page ads and wide editorial coverage. Entrants were required to answer why they'd like to win the "original GeeTO Tiger" and answer correctly how many times the word "Tiger" was used in the promotional "GeeTO Tiger" song.
The “GeeTO Tiger” is one of the best known and most historically significant GTOs of all time. The car appears at Mecum.
1 of 6 factory SR-optioned Corvettes produced in June 1956, 1 of 2 survivors. The Sebring Corvette racers, 6 production SR-1 Corvettes and Zora Arkus-Duntov are often credited with saving the Corvette brand. The SR options on these 6 cars were the basis for the racing RPOs 684 and 687 available in 1957-1962.
The SR-1 Corvette was awarded NCRS Top Flight awarded at NCRS Heart of America Regional Meet in, 2011, with a score of 97.9. Comprehensive restoration.
265/240 HP V-8 engine, rebuilt to correct RPO 449 specs. High-lift “Duntov” high-performance camshaft.
Dual inline 4-barrel carburetors.
Heavy-duty racing air cleaner.
Heavy-duty radiator.
Dual fan belt drive.
Special ignition wiring.
Close-ratio 3-speed manual transmission.
Heavy-duty clutch.
Hy-Torque limited-slip differential. Available at Mecum, the car won't be given away. 'The Real McCoy' SR-1 brought $2.3m in 2011.
