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Dana Mecum's Spring Classic
Collector Car Auction
May 2012

 Indianapolis, Indiana
 

This Concours quality Second Generation Cord sold for what should be a record price of $93,000 at Dana Mecum's Indianapolis Auction last month. I never had a chance to speak with the owner of the car to find out who built it, but he obviously knows what a 1937 Cord should look like. It was a two place  car, often referred to as a "Sportsman". This was one of the most authentic appearing Cord recreations that I have seen. It was loaded with original 810/812 parts and looked gorgeous with it's Deep Maroon paint over a totally authentic looking Butterscotch leather upholstery. Until the hood was raised you really would never suspect this car as being anything other than an original Cord. Modern conveniences included a RWD Automatic Transmission mated to a 350 CID GM engine. Hidden accessories included Stereo, Air Conditioning, Power Seat and Windows. I believe that even Gordon Buehrig would be impressed with this one.

"Dana Mecum" or any of his "Dana Mecum Auctions" equates to "Muscle Cars" and lots of them. With any Mecum event another thing that you can count on is a Wonderful selection of Automobilia going to the Highest Bidder. The 25th Annual Indianapolis Spring Classic Collector Car Auction was no different. The selection and condition of each of the items being offered at this years auction was again incredible. Check out some of the offerings shown here  and continue onto the next page to view some of the 2500 plus cars that crossed the auction block over a 5 day period.