Market Intelligence
Stars and Stripes at Mecum
Eddie Vannoy's collection of American-made vehicles, which consisted of 88 out of 92 vehicles produced on US soil, was recently auctioned off by Mecum for over 7 million dollars. The top-selling car was a 1969 Dodge Daytona 440/375, which was designed to win NASCAR competitions and was sold brand new in Indiana. The auction also included a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a Kenworth fire truck, and a 1941 Dodge Power Wagon, among others. One unique vehicle, a custom-built ice cream truck using a 1966 Ford F250 chassis, was also sold. The collection showcases Eddie Vannoy's passion for collecting a variety of American-made vehicles.
If a Nobel Prize existed for the “can’t get more American than this” collector, Eddie Vannoy would undoubtedly be one of the most palpable candidates.
On 29th June, Mecum sold his collection of vehicles, and of these 88 out of 92 were produced on U.S. soil.
The queen of the auction which collected more than 7 million dollars (considering only the cars) was a Dodge Daytona 440/375. This model, designed to win NASCAR competitions, was produced in 1969 with two engine variants: the rarest 427ci (7,000cc displacement), of which 80 were produced and the higher performance 440 ci (7,200 cc), of which 423 examples were produced. This example was sold brand new in Indiana and was immediately equipped with the A36 Performance Axle Pack, which included an 8.75 differential and modified final drive ratio for even more impressive performance. Estimated at $175-$225,000 it changed hands slightly higher than that at $231,000 but it can still be considered a smart buy because recently the average price of this model has been between $250 and $350,000.
