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Greetings from our new home in Walworth, Wisconsin. We’re all moved in to our new facility and it’s business as usual. With the holidays now upon us, so is our 2011 Grand Finale Event, so pack your Thanksgiving leftovers and head over to Kansas City where the buzzword is consignments! So far, the sales department has consigned more than 750 cars to this year’s auction at Bartle Hall in Kansas City. There we will offer more than 100 vehicles over last year, promising a finish to our 2011 auction season in true Mecum fashion. From there, it’s off to Kissimmee, Florida where on January 24-29, Osceola Heritage Park will play host to one of the country’s most successful and fastest growing collector car auctions. It all happens East of the Mississippi in January, so make your plans now for this must attend event. The excitement and anticipation built upon the incredible success of last year’s auction has already translated to over 1200 vehicles consigned. For anyone yet wishing to participate, we still have 800 great positions available and there’s still time to consign. On behalf of my family, and the entire Mecum organization, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you all soon.

- Dana

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Download a “Request for Position” form today. Visit www.MECUM.com. Click on the Seller info tab at the top of the home page to download all forms. Print out and fax completed forms to 262-275-3424. Be sure to fill out separate forms for each vehicle when requesting positions.

BUY A VEHICLEAT A MECUM AUCTION

Mecum provides three ways to become a registered bidder and purchase vehicles at our auctions. In addition to conventional onsite bidding (recommended), we also offer absentee services to bid online or via the telephone. For complete bidder registration information, visit www.MECUM.com, click on the Bidder info tab at the top of the home page. For any questions contact the bidder department at 262-275-5050.

Mecum Auctions has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 24 years, and has become America’s largest Collector Car Auction Company offering over 7,500 vehicles per year. With auctions spanning coast to coast, Mecum is able to provide the utmost in customer service while giving both buyers and sellers the greatest of options.

For 25 years, Mecum Auctions has operated out of Marengo, Illinois, a quaint small town between Chicago and Rockford. Due to the tremendous growth we have experienced over the last five years, Dana Mecum made the decision to move the company’s headquarters to a more suitable facility. In keeping with its small town heritage, Mecum Auction has relocated 20 miles north to the town of Walworth, Wisconsin, a natural fit as Mecum has long maintained a large facility there for vehicle and equipment storage. After renovating to accommodate a full state-of-the-art office facility, the new headquarters officially opened on October 24th, 2011. This relocation and expansion will not only provide a better environment for our employees, it will allow us to better serve our customers by providing faster and more efficient service, a continuing commitment we at Mecum look forward to fulfilling in the days and years to come. M

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MECUM SPONSORS AMA HAll Of fAME INDucTION cEREMONY

Mecum Auctions sponsored dirt track and roadracing icon and AMA Hall of Famer Kenny Roberts during the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 18, 2011, during the Capital One Visa Card AMA Legends & Champions Weekend at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. During the ceremony, Mecum’s motorcycle division manager Gavin Trippe Sr. presented “King Kenny” Roberts with an award honoring his contributions to the motorcycling community, effectively graduating his Hall of Fame status to “Legend.” “I have known Kenny since he was a teenager at the start of his racing career, and I was very proud to join other industry leaders in honoring him at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Ceremony,” said Trippe, a fellow AMA Hall of Famer. Roberts, who was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, won his first-ever AMA Grand National race in 1972 and went on to win 33 AMA Nationals in dirt-track and roadracing, including the prestigious Daytona 200 three times. A master of the dirt oval, Roberts achieved legendary status when he fielded a dirt-tracker powered by a TZ750 two-stroke

roadracer engine at the Indianapolis Mile in 1975, made a dramatic last-lap pass for the win and then stated: “They don’t pay me enough to ride that thing.” “We are proud to support the AMA and the Legends & Champions Weekend,” said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auctions and an avid motorcycle collector himself. “Presenting ‘King Kenny’ with this award

was an honor, and we’re excited to have Roberts and this great event be part of the kick off to our 2012 season as Mecum celebrates 25 years in business. I have always believed that motorcycles were a natural fit for car collectors.” Trippe agrees, and is looking forward to bringing motorcycles to the major collector car market throughout 2012.

“It’s great to be able to get two wheels to the major auction arena, where they belong, and to expose them to a much broader audience,” commented Trippe. Mecum’s 2012 auction schedule will feature a variety of classic and special interest motorcycles for sale, kicking off during the annual Kissimmee Auction, Jan. 24-29, 2012 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. The auction will broadcast with four days of live national TV coverage on Discovery’s all new Velocity network during the “Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More” show. M

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Earlier this year, General Motors donated this 2011 Camaro Convertible to platform a one-of-a-kind custom build performed by customizing giant Ryan Friedlinghaus and his team at West Coast Customs. The car now simply known as “The Operation Mend Camaro”, features a full custom camouflage paint scheme representing all branches of the U.S. Military and UCLA Operation Mend. From the SLP supercharged engine under the hood to represent power and resilience, to the embedded challenge coins throughout the interior to showcase hard work and dedication from our military personel was auctioned live on Velocity during the Mecum Auction in Dallas, TX October 7, 2011.

The Operation Mend Camaro helped raise a total of $366,000 for Operation Mend in Dallas and the Mecum family and organization have committed to continue its tour of duty helping raise awareness for this noble cause at various events nationwide. In the last few weeks, the Camaro has been on display at The SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, served as the chariot for the Grand Marshall during the Veteran’s Day Parade in New York City on 11/11/11, and most recently at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago.

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Mecum Auctions will host their Grand Finale event for the 2011 auction season December 1-3, 2011, at the Kansas City Convention Center/Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. As the last auction for Mecum’s successful 2011 season, the Kansas City Auction will feature 750 collector cars on display indoors, and all under one

roof, to create the ideal environment for buyers, sellers and spectators. Included in the auction lineup is the Larry Pfaff Collection, an eclectic mix of 30 vehicles spanning nearly 100 years of automotive history – from a 1914 Ford Model T to a 2005 Ford Mustang GT – that will be offered at No Reserve.

lOT f1942005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6/300 HP, 5-Speed

Mecum will also auction a one-of-one 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III built with Red interior, a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback and a beautifully restored 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, among other high-quality vehicles. Mecum’s Kansas City Auction will broadcast live on the company’s popular television show “Mecum

Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” airing on Discovery’s new network Velocity. The auction is open to the general public with tickets available in advance or at the door for just $15 per day. For information about bidder registration or to consign a vehicle for this event, visit www.Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050. M

lOT S1061969 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III 1 of 1 with Red Interior

lOT S791970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback KK #2372, 4-Speed

lOT S80.11958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/245 HP, 3-Speed

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John,How do you verify that a car is what it is advertised to be? There are a lot of clones out there, how does Mecum get their history? Do you validate every car in the auction?- Ron R.

Hello Ron,All vehicle information we use for description on entries is provided by the consigner on the auction listing contract. We do verify during the vehicle check in process that the VIN number on the vehicle tag matches the title exactly. In addition, if a “numbers matching” claim is made we do require the consigner to sign a specific statement attesting to that fact as well. And all clones, tributes, recreations, etc, are described uniformly as replicas so there is no question of authenticity. We consider accurate descriptions to be a top priority and have zero tolerance for intentional fraudulent information and descriptions. - John Kraman M

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flOcKING TO flORIDA... wHERE THE CARS ARE!Excitement continues to build for this year’s event in Kissimmee, FL which will feature close to 2,000 collector cars crossing the auction block January 24-29, 2012 at Osceola Heritage Park. The annual Kissimmee event will kick off the 2012 auction season and begin our year long celebration as we enter our 25th year in business. Since the final gavel fell at last year’s event, enthusiasts and collectors have been anxiously awaiting our larger-than-life Kissimmee Auction, which we have expanded once again to encompass six full days. The list of consignments is off and running

with an incredible inventory of cars for this year’s event, including a staggering group of investment-grade Corvettes, muscle cars and several select vehicles being offered by well known collectors from all over the country. Check the website daily as new consignments are being added every day to mecum.com. Collectors flock to Florida for our high performance, customer-centered, family friendly auctions, and as last year proved and this year promises, Kissimmee will again be the must-attend collector car event in January. It all happens East of the Mississippi, and most certainly Where the Cars Are! M

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winner of the 1961 SCCA B-Production National Championship, this Gulf Oil-sponsored 1961 Corvette was the most dominant Corvette racer of its time, winning almost every race it entered. It is one of two delivered by Yenko Chevrolet to the legendary Grady Davis, who ordered them equipped with the RPO354 fuel-injected 283/315 HP engine, Borg Warner 4-speed transmission, Positraction rear end, heavy duty brakes and suspension and quick steering adapter. Both cars were then prepared with the so-called Sebring Racing Package, which was supplied courtesy of Zora Arkus Duntov and consisted of a 37-gallon fiberglass fuel tank, hood louvers, headlamp covers, and auxiliary front anti-sway bar.

The Gulf Corvette made its competition debut on March 25 1961 at the Sebring 12 Hours driven by Don Yenko and Ben Moore, who took it to third place in the GT 3000 class. Yenko followed that up with consecutive SCCA B-Production victories at Virginia, Cumberland, Bridgehampton, Dunkirk, and Lime Rock. The Gulf Corvette’s record was interrupted at the Meadowvale National, where it was discovered under protest to have an aluminum flywheel, an oversight resulting from its preparation for FIA competition. The SCCA penalized Yenko, suspending him from competition for six months. Having invested the full might of Gulf Oil’s Research and Development arm in the car’s success, Grady Davis immediately turned to “The Flying Dentist”, Corvette specialist Dr. Dick Thompson, who followed Davis’ instructions to “win every race here on” for the championship with victories

lOT S951961 Chevrolet Corvette Gulf Race Car SCCA B-Production National Champion

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TO BE OffEREDat Bridgehampton, Indianapolis, Thompson, Road America and Watkins Glen. This historically significant racing Corvette made an astounding 11 trips to victory lane in its pursuit of the SCCA B/Production National Championship. It was discovered in 1990 and meticulously restored to its 1961 Sebring configuration by noted photographer and author Richard Prince. It has since won the

NCRS American Heritage Award, was part of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection and has been inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame and the Bloomington Gold Hall of Fame. M

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This special offering of 6 Fifties-era Corvettes tracks the car’s evolution from stylish “image-maker” and boulevard cruiser to SCCA National Champion, Le Mans class-winner and American cultural symbol in the span of 8 short years. Four of these jewels have been awarded with prestigious NCRS and/or Bloomington Gold honors; all are premier examples of their kind, with unique and interesting features that set them apart and demonstrate the styling and technical advances that defined the first-generation Corvette.1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Blue Flame Six, Automatic

lOT f2311955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster265 CI, Automatic

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1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible265/225 HP, Automatic

lOT f2321957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283 Fuelie, 3-Speed

lOT f232.11958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283/290 HP, 4-Speed

lOT f2331960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283 Fuelie, 4-Speed

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1953 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterGold Spinner Award

lOT S971994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR13410 Actual Miles

lOT S981957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283/283 HP, 4-Speed

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1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe427/435 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1001967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible427/435 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S100.11991 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway1217 Actual Miles

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1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 CoupeBloomington Gold Benchmark

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1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe427/430 HP, 4-Speed

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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 86 Actual Miles

lOT S1041996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 527 Actual Miles

lOT S1052007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows Edition 18 Actual Miles

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1972 Chevrolet Corvette ZR11 of 20 Produced

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1950 Ford Deluxe Coupe302 CI, Automatic

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1960 Ford Thunderbird352 CI, Automatic

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1950 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup383 CI, Automatic

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1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe327/300 HP, Automatic

lOT f481973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible 400 CI, Automatic

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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible454/365 HP, Automatic

lOT f541982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition 350 CI, Automatic

lOT f551967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe327 CI, 4-Speed

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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible327 CI, 4-Speed

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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition 176 Actual Miles

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1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe17 Actual Miles

lOT S231980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe870 Actual Miles

lOT S241977 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeBloomington Gold Benchmark

lOT S261979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe880 Actual Miles

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1981 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeBloomington Gold Benchmark

lOT S282002 Ferarri 360 Modena3.6L, 6-Speed

lOT S311996 Dodge Viper RT/10 Convertible259 Actual Miles

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One Man’s Lifelong Collection comprises six high-caliber collector cars that reflect the widely varying tastes of a lifelong private collector, whose hobby stretches back to the 1929 Ford (Lot F264) the gentleman built while still in highschool in the 1950s. He is known by his friends and family as an adventurous, flamboyant personality with a taste for quality and the unique,

Dan Heller was born into the thick of the Chevy vs. Ford rivalry, coming of age when the competition reached its peak in the muscle car era of the late Sixties. His father Gene, a successful Ford dealer, raised Dan on the virtues of good business and customer service, and in doing so passed on his reverence for the cars of the Blue Oval. Not only has Dan followed in his father’s footsteps in the family business; he has fed his passion by collecting and restoring the machines that first caught his youthful imagination. Each one was, at various points in Dan’s life, THE car to have. From a 1963 Falcon Sprint convertible like the one he drove in high school to the 1969 Shelby GT350 convertible he describes as the car of his dreams, each one has been restored to be the best. “We didn’t start on any car unless we knew we could do it right”, says Dan, “and every one is the best it can be. Now it’s time for new owners to be able to appreciate and enjoy them as I have.”

1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe40 HP, 3-Speed

lOT f2641937 Pontiac Deluxe 6 Convertible223/85 HP, 3-Speed

lOT f2651932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster3-Speed

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1959 Plymouth Fury 2-Door Hardtop318 CI, Automatic

lOT f2671970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 2-Door Hardtop 340 CI, 4-Speed

lOT f2681950 Packard Standard 8 4-Door Sedan Automatic

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1963 Ford Falcon Sprint260 CI, Automatic

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1968 Ford Mustang Convertible302 CI, 4-Speed

lOT f1381966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback289/271 HP, 4-Speed

lOT f2141957 Ford Thunderbird312 CI, Automatic

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1969 Shelby GT350 Convertible351/290 HP, Automatic with A/C

lOT S881970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator SCJ 428 CI, Automatic

lOT S1361967 Ford Mustang GT Resto Mod4.6L, Automatic

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and this collection is just such a mixture, from the 1950 Packard he discovered with just 1,500 miles on the odometer, to a 1959 Plymouth driven a mere 396 miles; a classic ’32 Highboy, a showroom stock 1937 Pontiac and a rare AAR Cuda 340 Six Pack 4-speed. All are fresh and ready to enjoy, the legacy of one man, reflecting the individualist in each of us.

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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 283/283 HP, Fuel Injection, Automatic

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1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283/290 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1661957 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Fuelie 283/283 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1671968 Shelby GT500 Fastback428 CI, 4-Speed

lOT S1691971 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 Convertible 454/425 HP, 4-Speed

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible327 CI, Factory Air

lOT S1761970 Pontiac Trans Am400/366 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1771955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster265 CI, Automatic

lOT S1781970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6454/450 HP, 4-Speed

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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Fuelie 327/360 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1811968 Ford Mustang Resto Mod440/600 HP, 5-Speed

lOT S1821969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28302/290 HP, JL8 4-Wheel Disc Brakes

lOT S1831965 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleBloomington Gold Benchmark

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1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible 427/430 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1891966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible427/450 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1911969 Ford Mustang Fastback428 CJ, Automatic

lOT S1921959 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Fuelie 283/290 HP, 4-Speed

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1960 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Fuelie 283/315 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1941961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283/270 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1951969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28302/290 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S1961957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible283/283 HP, 3-Speed

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1967 Sunbeam Tiger Hot Rod427 CI, 6-Speed

lOT S2021949 Mercury CoupeFlathead, 3-Speed

lOT S2031969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro427/425 HP, 4-Speed

lOT S2051969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Replica427/425 HP, 4-Speed

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MEET THE MECUM TEAM

BRIAN TOPP is one of the newest members of Mecum’s consignment staff joining the team in March of 2011. As a lifelong automotive enthusiast and true patriotic American, it was only natural for Brian to fall in love with America’s Sports Car. With more than 25 years of hands on experience in all aspects of the Corvette hobby, Topp fully expanded his Corvette industry knowledge while working for the largest Corvette dealer in the world for over a decade. When asked what he loves most about working for Mecum, Topp replied, “As an attendee of the auctions over the years and watching the company grow so steadily, I jumped at the opportunity to join Dana and his team in an effort to help in the only way I know how, 110%.” M

JOHN HOllANSWORTH JR. was originally hired as Special Projects Manager for Mecum a little more than three years ago. During the last 2 years, Hollansworth has worked diligently and fine-tuned his skills and passion for photography, making a large impact on the improvement and overall presentation of Mecum’s new vehicle consignments. John hails from an automotive upbringing, and spent a few years racing professionally. He drove in the 1999 Indianapolis 500, qualifying as the Fastest Rookie in the field and finishing 13th out of 33 in the race. “There’s never a dull moment at Mecum, the pace is fast and the company is growing by leaps and bounds ... I’ve enjoyed being involved in the photography and presentation that shows what great cars, motorcycles, and boats that Mecum customers offer for sale.” M

MARK PEDERSON, as IT Manager for Mecum Auctions, has displayed his commitment to moving the company forward technologically since the day he was hired. With a lifelong career in the field of Information Technology, Mark is using his 20 years of experience to help springboard the company to new heights. “My number one goal is to harness technology in order to make our processes as simple and efficient as possible and to ensure the most pleasant experience for our customers.” M

GEAR UPFOR THE HOLIDAYSIt’s easy! Just go to www.mecumgear.com today to order hats, shirts, and other great Mecum apparel in time for the holidays.

Planning to attend Kansas City 2011?Be sure to stop by and check out all the great new items that would make perfect gifts for your automotive loving friends and family.

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LOT S123 1964 Ford Thunderbolt 427/425 HP, Automatic