Classic Cars That Did Not Sell at Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2024

[@hansenleal]

The infamous 56’ Impala should be worth millions. Considering the first Impala was a 58’.

[@marktweet7395]

Nice cars. Prices ridiculous. The bigger fool left town

[@stevearmstrong5321]

Thanks for posting and the numbers added were enjoyable also. Couple of those looked like the seller might have been a little proud. Nice videos of the Florida sale. Thanks again.

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watching

[@TOBYH]

FOR SURE! YOU CAN ASK WHATEVER YOU WANT, DON'T EXPECT TO GET IT THOUGH, YOU CAN KEEP IT FOREVER.

[@destroytheilluminati770]

A family friend bought a Chevelle off a guy that bought it through Mecum's a couple years ago, he paid nearly 60,000 for it, he had shipped and upon getting it home home and putting it on a lift and inspecting it, it was obviously a poorly done quickie resto to re-sell/flip at Auctions such as Mecums, it had a lot of rust repairs that were poorly done, it was falsely represented as a rust free/straight untouched body. You gotta be careful of what you buy, a lot of shitty people out there out to make a quick buck

[@bobfeller604]

Yep, it's a dirty business and I'd put it right up there with art, antique furniture, and pawn shops.

[@anonimous2451]

Mecum is well known for this sheet, but Barrett Jackson has also had it's number of flops too. Hear about em almost every year. When an Auction house will not allow you to inspect the under side of a car, FOR SURE Red Flag.

[@kingjames1586]

Only an idiot would pay for a vehicle sight unseen 🤷🏽

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate you showing the estimated value and what the high bids were!

[@gordon717]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erickriebel4366]

Excellent well done video I really enjoyed watching that and especially the numbers I am very surprised that the owners did not accept the high bid on many of the vehicles they have an overinflated opinion of the market and what they have but if they keep trying and eventually they'll come down to earth and reality what are sold cars we called that the owner is in la la land thanks again

[@gordon717]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@erickriebel4366]

@@gordon717 I sold cars for the best part of 20 years and one of the games we would play when we were waiting for customers to come in we would take out the black book and I would call a car to you and you would have to give me the average book without add-ons and believe it or not after you do that for years you get to know the prices I guess that all your cars that you featured and I was very very close at what they highest bid that was put up and came in thanks again

[@papawoody9597]

In the car business, there's a saying. "You've got a firm grip on that car." Seems like more than a few people figured out that the market doesn't care how much you have in a car or what you think it's worth.

[@gordon717]

Lots of high rollers at the auction this year and some very great classic vehicles too...hope you enjoyed the video!!!

[@JohnBarr-ys9zl]

Some fine examples and great video. Cost of restoration doesn’t always equate to value and most of these cars I guessed within 10% of high bid. It’s important to understand it’s not the value of the car. It’s a car an individual connects to and comps that drive prices. In our current climate it’s not the car that’s worth more, it’s the dollar is worth less.

[@gordon717]

Great point!

[@davidwilk5160]

That's not a 51 Packard it's a 41.

[@gordon717]

sorry your right,....my finger hit the wrong key...but thanks for pointing that out!!!

[@williamgreen1489]

Thanks for posting this. Always wondered what did sell and what didn't.

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watching!

[@ragnew7411]

That was not a 56 impala, it was a 59

[@gordon717]

Opps I messed up sorry, I didn't catch that when editing. TKS

[@Fummins139]

The music is brutal

[@gordon717]

Hit the mute button!.

[@whereisthedollar]

Don't know if it's the same one. But last week at BJ Scottsdale Lot #3003 - #24 2018, Hertz Camaro went for $250K, charity.

[@michaeldecker2725]

Beautiful cars, some of those bids are insultingly low. Nice compilation! TY!

[@gordon717]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Wheel_Horse]

You sure that Chevy II was a '64? Looked more like a '63 to me, but then maybe the differences are too subtle for my old eyes to see.

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Appreciate you doing this.

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watchong!

[@tedquaker954]

There was a 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible that didn't sell at 200k! It was absolutely beautiful.

[@gordon717]

Yes it was!

[@robertchamberlain452]

Todays #1 & #2 picks 1956 Black/gray Chevy Nomad - 1934 Ford Roadster. Mistake - White Chevy Impala is a 1960, not a 1956. Thanks for sharing ! 👍

[@gordon717]

Thanks for the info

[@markeckhoff9435]

It is a 1959, not a 56 or 60

[@TOBYH]

BECAUSE THE OWNERS ESTIMATED PRICE IS WAY TOO HIGH, 60-80 THOUSAND FOR A 67 GRAND PRIX CONVT, COME ON MAN, EVEN CORNPOP KNOWS THAT IS INSANE! AND HE WAS A BAD DUDE.

[@jeff-ds2pr]

They have to be high if they think that custom Mustang is going to go over 200K. Christ, you can probably get a matching numbers Boss 429 for that much money or less. Plus, it looks hideous.

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watching!

[@bzamski17]

I like how some people complain about classic car prices being ridiculous If they ever built one, they would understand it. Just think a new Ford super duty is over $100,000 now😂😂😂 people are paying $300,000 for a new dodge demon

[@tho464]

I thought rich people were smart. Turns out they just have more money and no brains.

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watchong!!!

[@anthonytelenta3053]

I love how the sellers place a Reserve and don’t get it.. Proves what they have are overpriced. Should not be allowed at an Auction… Delusional Sellers !!! There were some great deals on late model cars and trucks.

[@williamhopkins4162]

That BYSCANE WITHA 409 BIG BLOCK SHOULD BE WORTH SOMETHING!!

[@gordon717]

That's what I thought...TKS for watching!

[@mrnobodz1]

Last one was not a mark 5 Lincoln

[@gordon717]

I went back and checked....Mecum says it was a Mark V.

[@mrnobodz1]

@@gordon717 had a 78 mark 5. didn't know they had used used that name before. always thought the mark name plate was used for luxury 2 door sport model Lincolns

[@tymobyrne4451]

Probaby regret not taking those bid prices those est are wack.

[@stevekovacs4093]

I thought the market determined value. Who does the estimating? These prices are always in flux. Maybe those who'd pay those higher valuations missed the auction..

[@gordon717]

I think Mecum determines the value of the vehicle...but all in all this was a great auction...can't wait till the end of July for another Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, PA

[@jimbutler9076]

The background music leaves something to be desired

[@ronbelanger4113]

Mute too hard to figure out?

[@gordon717]

I don't think I can please everyone with the type of music that I put in my videos....but if you don't like the music, I guess you can mute it, but anyways thanks for watching!!!

[@danf321]

Maybe when someone modifies or restores a car for tons of money, it better be for your own love and not for profit. Maybe the most desirable car is a “driver” where you can enjoy driving it instead of just looking at it.

[@Tim1963-u6n]

Its only money and these are nice to look at, l just owned every one of these for a moment and didn't cost me a thing

[@gordon717]

Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@drphelps9017]

With the exception of a few, I wouldn't be caught dead driving in most of these.

[@gordon717]

thanks for watching!

[@brianvincavage7626]

I would take every one except that jitney with the roped doors...I would like a sissy

[@jamesnotter4535]

Should have taken the bid on that mustang about 100000 more than it's worth

[@WoolfJ35]

I want to know how many of these sellers bought high and "invested" too much money modifying or restoring these cars and they're desperate to break even lol

[@TOBYH]

I BOUGHT A 63 RANCHERO FROM MY NEIGHBOR FOR $9K, MY INSURANCE CO, AAAs INSURED IT FOR $35K, NOW THAT'S A REAL DEAL.

[@pilothouseking]

All offers were more than I would pay because there’s 10% buyers fee, sales tax, insurance and registration, plus “care and feeding “. I used to have a nice collection. Now I collect art, which I can enjoy IN my house, and the care and feeding is just a nail in the wall.

[@frankgrant4784]

I assume its both a 10% sellers fee AND a 10% buyers fee on the sale. When you add the sales tax/ and DMV fees these get pretty pricey.

[@gordon717]

there's a big overhead....like the venue there using....setting up cost, big tents everywhere, and lots of drivers moving the vehicles back and forth....but I found Mecum Merch isn't cheap ether, and the price to get into the auction was $30, and parking was $10 (and if it rained the parking field is a big mud pit)

[@MH-fb5kr]

Background music is ________ ❗️

[@gordon717]

sorry can't please everyone....but thanks for watching...if music is bad put on MUTE...

[@RockyMiller-v2y]

People should know you never get out what you put into the build

[@gordon717]

isn't that the truth

[@davem6685]

Been to many auctions. I’d never sell my car at Mecum or Barrett Jackson. Many other better choices like Hagerty, BaT, etc.

[@gordon717]

I also like Carlisle Auctions

[@artlayton1425]

Car auctions are a good example of the greater fool theory. GFT means that it doesn't matter what I pay; some greater fool will come along and pay me more.

[@alangeddes268]

Rarity is what should be high dollar such as 4 built 1 of 2 existing. Not 50,000 built and half of these so called muscle car restorations are a rip off. I'm in my 70's and doing a copy of the first new from 1966 prior to visiting sunny southeast Asia. Every system has been refurbished, repaired or replaced, The car is essentially like new with a few minor modern upgrades. Investment around $16K. It will be a daily driver and also pull a vintage Scotty camper a few hundred miles every month. I look at these shiny cars and laugh at the prices. Can you imagine going to a cruise in or show and sitting on the fender eating your lunch off the hood or letting a 4 year old stand on the seat with a big old steering wheel to play with. I do that kind of thing all the time. My previous '48 at a cruise in a little old lady asked to sit in the car and got in the back seat. She got comfortable, closed her eyes and had a beautiful smile on her face. I wonder what she was remembering as a young lady just after WW2 in a car like that. That's what old cars are for.

[@Bryan-wq9vq]

It would have made a better podcast if the cameraman would't have been dancing around while filming

[@gordon717]

yea....I know...

[@randallstewart1224]

Many of these cars were considered quite ordinary when new, not particularly popular. A new coat of paint doesn't change that, and I'm not sure just being old makes a car collectible. Additionally, there is the market to consider. There was a period in the US where someone made some money, more than they needed, and didn't want to spend on a yacht. So, they added an out-building or a six-car garage and bought up a bunch of cars they drooled over when they were 14, so they could brag and bore other old farts about them. Well, here's the update. Those guys died. The wife sold the house and garage and moved to Florida, putting these buckets up for sale. And she doesn't ever intend to see or deal with them again. The funniest comment here so far is the one that says you don't understand how much money guys will spend into the restoration, or worse, the modification and distortion, of these cars, so they have to be worth more than shown based on the money poured into them. No, that doesn't make them more valuable, it just defines someone's pet money-pit.

[@gordon717]

thanks for watching

[@kb3489]

You are correct!

[@daltonthomas901]

Sellers thinking they're getting estimated value. Better get rid of that old stuff while you still can. The younger generations want a car that doesn't have any oil to change.

[@richardgagnon71]

Just like the custom motor cycle market crash, over priced eye candy that takes heated storage and 24 hour security.

[@Mark-w1d4m]

Only a ever rich person can paid those pr

[@davidleventry7556]

just a bunch of way overpriced cars.

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

Your obviously not a car guy !

[@gordon717]

that's what I think also....but it's fun to go check them out!

[@agoodlife2]

Prices reflect 15 years ago, collectors are dying off

[@michaeldecker2725]

@@agoodlife2 cept for the Nissan z, that’s current.

[@michaeldecker2725]

Oh and the hertz camaro

[@pookatim]

That is not a 1956 Impala. It is a 1959 Impala.

[@gordon717]

yup I know...must of hit the wrong key...sorry .

[@keithstringer1140]

This is why I prefer Barret Jackson to Mecum. No Reserves Allowed

[@gordon717]

They are both great auto auctions, it seams that no reserve gets the auction going and sometime gets overpriced.

[@Zabba5]

Most custom jobs will never see a ROI

[@colbiecolbie6979]

First money is best money , especially in a crappy economy

[@gordon717]

thanks for watching!

[@msk3905]

I don’t what know what caused these ridiculous prices but I am started to think it is some kind of badge of honor or status symbol to announce/brag you are successful to pay these ridiculous prices. Goes with the ridiculous money spent on some of the car builds you see, don’t get me wrong I love cars but not that much.

[@gordon717]

this was a very popular auction...lots of bidders....I guess money grows on tree somewhere....hope I find that tree someday....but thanks for watching

[@jimburg621]

est value.... is what the top bid was/is.

[@gordon717]

no not the top bid...I think the estimated value is from Mecum Auctions....but thanks for watching!!!

[@9531-d7w]

The music ruined it.

[@gordon717]

If you say so....but thanks for watching...

[@David-ll8bt]

Anyone buying one of these over priced cars is getting screwed like a tied up dog.

[@francoisjutras1683]

10 seconds of this annoying music was enough…

[@Mark-w1d4m]

Way over price. Known way can a guy from the street can afford a cars like that way over price 3:31

[@louisiovine9155]

That auction had nobody in the audience who was buying cars not a money area lame auction !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesgullo8240]

Some of these sellers are delusional.

[@borntobewild9056]

I can think of a lot better things to spend $100,000 on than a hunk of sheetmetal and plastic.....what a waste!

[@bzamski17]

Well, you’re not a real car guy why are you even looking at these videos? Besides the fact you obviously don’t have that kind of money to spend on a car

[@ronbelanger4113]

Zero surprise they did not sell. Way over valued for nothing special.

[@gordon717]

yes they where, but I had a great time being there...

[@rgarri6396]

When people get rich they get stupid!

[@gordon717]

they sure do...

[@sm70911]

Used car market is over.

[@gordon717]

it will get better...

[@jimbutler9076]

Thanks for showing these car prices they are dropping like a 17 year old blond

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@chrisperry9002]

Most are way overpriced.

[@gordon717]

they sure were

[@hansenleal]

I can’t stand the music

[@gordon717]

sorry just MUTE

[@hansenleal]

@@gordon717 i think what you record is huge. I use your video as an indicator of where the economy is going. More info/data talking points would help.

[@GM-qh2ki]

Overpriced garbage….

[@GM-qh2ki]

It’s amazing how people are starting to wake up and realize these dinosaur Classic cars really aren’t worth anything! Hahaha

[@gordon717]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethholme4038]

Your choice of music is A$$

[@gordon717]

thanks for watching!

[@rbrauto1]

AND THE PRICE'S OR NUMBER'S ARE AIR NOBODY BIDDING THE CAR'S THAT GO IN AND OUT FAST 100% AIR BIDDING................