Thursday, January 22, 2026

1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback - $297k

Shelby no. 1974. 1 of 2,048 GT500s produced for 1967. Concours rotisserie restoration by SAAC head Judge John Brown of Thoroughbred Restorations in 2023. Correct 428 CI Police Interceptor V-8 engine. Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in the correct color of Nightmist Blue metallic with Black interior. Power front disc brakes. Power steering. Magstar wheels. Extra cooling package. Courtesy light group. Sport deck rear seat. Interior decor group. Stewart Warner gauges for oil pressure and amperes.
Early in 1965, Shelby announced the Cobra II with a 427 cu. in. V-8 replacing the 289. By 1967 the GT 500 appeared, and except for a few subtle differences, its engine was the same as the one that propelled Shelby’s Fords to victory at Le Mans. Shelby added the cast-aluminum medium-rise intake manifold from Ford's 427, twin 600-cfm Holley four-barrel carburetors, and other tweaks for a very conservative rating of 355 bhp. In 1967, a total of 2,048 Shelby GT500 Fastbacks were produced.
0 to 60 mph came in around 6.2-6.5 seconds and a quarter-mile in 14.3-15.0 seconds at 92-95 mph. Performance varied depending on transmission (4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic) and vehicle tuning. Redline was 6000rpm.
Hagerty suggests a concours 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is trending around $286k. This pristine example appeared at Mecum.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Bachman Ferrari Collection - $125m

46 of Phil Bachman's Ferraris (26 in his siganture Gallo) crossed the block at Mecum’s annual Kissimmee auction event. Prices for the uber top tier Ferraris were out of this world. Total was over $125m.
The Bachman Ferrari Collection is a serious cross section of Ferrari and include examples such as a (1 of 272) 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, ($8.5m) a pair of (1 of 60) U.S. spec 1992 Ferrari F40s ($6.9m and $5.8m) and one of the succeeding (1 of 55) U.S. spec 1995 Ferrari F50s ($12.2m), along with a (1 of 400) 2003 Enzo in Gallo ($17.8), a (1 of 500) LaFerrari ($6.7m) and a (1 of 210) LaFerrari Aperta. ($11m)
An exceedingly rare (1 of 30) 2006 track-only FXX. The car has recorded just 2,318 kilometers, and represents one of the most historically significant factory programs of the modern Ferrari era. $6,325,000. Here
Oldest car is a 1953 Ferrari 166 MM/53 Vignale Spyder. It is the final of just six 166 MM/53 Spyders to have left the factory with a Vignale body. $2m. Here
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy. The alloy is an extremely rare and highly sought-after version of the 275 GTB/4, with only 16 examples produced. These cars are prized by collectors for their combination of racing-derived technology and grand touring luxury.

The Bachman Ferrari Collection one of the most well-preserved and lowest-mile collections of contemporary Ferraris anywhere in the world.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible - $3.3m

30,999 miles. The first of twelve Hemi Cuda Convertibles produced in 1971, the final year of production. Five were equipped with automatic transmission. Matching numbers 426/425 HP Hemi V-8 engine. A727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission A36 Performance Axle Package. 3.55 Sure Grip differential. Power steering and brakes. GW3 Sno White with painted grille. N96 Shaker hood with J45 hood pins.
Ultra-rare, highly collectible and a "holy grail" muscle car, the 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible is everything. With only 12 ever built, and featuring the potent 426/425 HP Hemi engine, the car marked the end of an era and the peak of muscle car excess. The icon appeared at Mecum with an estimate of $2.7m to $3.2m

Monday, January 19, 2026

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy - $6,050,000

Odometer reads 42,524 miles. Engine no. 1720. Gearbox no. 444 1. Body no. 0167. 1 of 21 275 GTB/4s produced in Giallo Fly with a Pelle Nera interior. 1 of only a reported 16 aluminum alloy-bodied 275 GTB/4 coupes produced from 1966-1968. Restored by David Carte in 2015. All aluminum alloy body. 3286cc four-cam V-12 engine. Six Weber carburetors. 5-speed manual gearbox. Ferrari Classiche Certified with Red Book.
The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy is an extremely rare, lightweight version of the iconic quad-cam 275 GTB. Featuring hand-hammered aluminum bodywork by Scaglietti, and a powerful 3.3L V12 engine, it's considered a pinnacle of classic Ferrari driving and design. The car is highly prized.
The 275 GTB/4 had a top speed of 268 km/h (167 mph). A total of 330 were produced from 1966 to 1968. This extremely desirable example, another from the Bachman Collection, appeared at Mecum and hammered for $6,050,000.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $38,500,000


The only Ferrari 250 GTO finished in Bianco by Ferrari. Chassis 3729GT. Purchased new by British privateer racing team owner John Coombs.
Successful racing career with one victory and five 2nd-place finishes in GT class. Driven in competition by Graham Hill, Jack Sears, Mike Parkes, Roy Salvadori, Mike MacDowel, Mike Salmon and Richie Ginther. Car was 2nd overall in 1962 and 1963 for the RAC Tourist Trophy Race at Goodwood, which was an official round of the FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers. Loaned to Jaguar Competition Department for aerodynamic and performance testing in 1962. Driven by Jack Sears to 1st in GT class for the 1963 Guards Trophy Race at Brands Hatch. Sears later owned this Ferrari 250 GTO from 1970 to 1999. Part of the Jon Shirley Collection since 1999. Retains period racing details like the hood louvers and cockpit air hose added by Coombs Ferrari Classiche Red Book.
Refinished in its original Bianco paint and 1962 Goodwood Tourist Trophy livery as raced by Graham Hill. Unrestored Coombs-era interior. One of 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs produced from 1962-64. Only 8 of the 36 were configured in right-hand drive. The aluminum coachwork was designed by Bizzarini, developed by Ferrari and built by Scaglietti.
Colombo 2953cc all-aluminum Tipo 168/62 Comp V-12 engine built by Ferrari Classiche. A separate Ferrari 250 GTO-spec V-12 engine for street, touring and track use is included. Original 5-speed manual gearbox. Six Weber twin-choke carburetors. Twin Marelli distributors. Dry-sump oiling system. 4-wheel disc brakes. Borrani knock-off wire wheels. Veglia instrumentation.
Hagerty suggests a concours 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is trending around $72m. This example may be yours if the price is right at Mecum.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

1995 Ferrari F50 - $12,210,000

251 miles. No. 65 of 349 produced from 1995-1997. No. 28 of the 56 built for the U.S. 4.7L/513 HP V-12 engine. 6-speed manual transmission. Rosso Corsa 300 exterior. Nero 8500 interior with Rosso fabric seat inserts. Ferrari Classiche certified with Red Book. Schedoni Luggage. F50 Flight Case for Berlinetta/Barchetta conversion assembly. Platinum at the Ferrari Classiche Concours at the 2016 Finali Mondiali at Daytona.
The 1995 Ferrari F50 is a limited-production, mid-engine sports car known for its direct link to Formula 1 technology. It is powered by a 4.7-liter, 513-horsepower V12 engine that was derived from a 1990 F1 car. It can accelerate from 0–60 mph in about 3.6 seconds. The F50 was produced from 1995 to 1997 to celebrate Ferrari's 50th anniversary.
The F50 holds a hallowed place in Ferrari World and is a 'top 5' modern supercar. This as new example may be the very best of its species in the world. Another pure gem of the Bachman collection, the icon crossed the block at Mecum.

1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight - $12,375,000

XGT-3. 11 GT40 MkII cars were built and 9 examples survive substantially intact. 1 of only 3 factory examples produced with a lightweight chassis. Built by Shelby American at the LAX facility. Regarded as the most original GT40 MkII. Complete original body and factory thin-gauge steel chassis. Aluminum lightweight roof. Adjustable suspension only present on the lightweight cars. Built from the factory with LeMans fuel crossover tanks.
The GT40 lightweight was a unique race car with a light alloy magnesium body, advanced suspension, and a powerful engine.
This Ford GT40 MkII was owned by Ford until 1977, and passed to four private owners. Very rare and very desirable, the car will bring millions. The 1966 Ford GT40 MkII factory lightweight coupe crossed the block at Mecum's 2026 Kissimmee, Florida auction and made $12.3m.