Mecum Monterey Daytime Auction Offering an All-Star Lineup of Corvettes August 17-19

As we begin to move through August, the eyes of the automotive world head west to California and Monterey Week. Likewise, our friends at Mecum Auctions will be there once again hosting their Daytime Monterey Auction at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. Mecum’s 3-day sale is the only auction of the week that takes place during the day.

The Monterey sale always takes the level of cars to the next level. Just look at all the modern super cars, prewar classics, European exotics, and good old American muscle cars looking for new homes. As we assemble this post, we see 523 vehicles on the docket. Of those, 30 great Corvettes await your bids. Two of those Corvettes come from Mr. October, Reggie Jackson’s collection and two more are selling out of the Sports Car Showcase Collection.

Diving deeper into the Corvette docket we find nearly 2/3 of the lots split between 1st and 2nd generation cars. The remaining 1/3 consists of C3’s and later Corvettes. The only generation not represented yet is the C6 era. In typical Mecum fashion, the mix of Corvettes range from rare racers, fanatically restored cars, and even a few modern C8’s. Here’s how the Corvettes breakdown by generation:

C1: 11
C2: 9
C3: 3
C4: 1
C5: 1
C7: 2
C8: 3

Since this is Monterey, the bar is set higher with an all-star lineup of Corvette options. Here you’ll find heavy hitters like L88, ZR2, Airbox, Z06 and more. Here’s a look at some of our favorites crossing the red carpet in Monterey.

1. Lot F58 – 1957 Big Brake Fuelie

Venetian Red with White coves and red interior. Powered by the fuel-injected 283 CI engine backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. Purportedly 1 of 5 of Zora Duntov’s Test Fleet Cars built in 1957. It’s 1 of 51 with big brakes and heavy-duty suspension, 1 of 8 without an air box, and 1 of 664 with a 4-speed manual transmission. Featured in the December 2021 Corvette Magazine and a NCRS Regional Top Flight award winner. Documented with work orders from GM Heritage.

2. Lot F69 – 1963 Split Window Coupe

Saddle Tan with Saddle Tan interior. California car with a matching numbers 327/340hp engine and 4-speed manual transmission. Leather seats and Vintage Air with chrome interior A/C ducts. Sale includes Goodyear magazine advertisement, owner’s manual, memorabilia, and trophies.



3. Lot F74 – 1958 Custom Convertible

Powered by a LS6 with a Magnuson supercharger and high-performance ‘243’ Z06 heads. Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission mated to a Dana 44 3.73 rear-end. 6-inch wider body rides on C4 frame with 19in front and 20in rear chrome wheels. Also features 6-piston front and 4-piston rear Z06 brakes, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital dash, Stinger hood, and quad exhaust with electric cut-outs. Award winner at the 2022 Sacramento Autorama Show.



4. Lot F127 – 1963 Restomod Split Window Coupe

Built by Rod Saboury. Finished in Sebring Silver over an Al Knoch custom red interior. Drivetrain consists of a 525hp LS3, 5-speed Tremec manual transmission, disc brakes and knock off wheels. Vintage Air and just 1,100 miles since completion.



5. Lot S45.1 – 1966 Red/Red Big Block Convertible

Rally Red with coordinating red interior, black convertible top, and side exhaust. Redline tires with knock off wheels. Powered by a matching numbers 427/425hp engine mated to a 4-speed transmission.



6. Lot S60 – 1963 Restomod Convertible

Finished in Brilliant Silver paint over Cinnamon leather interior. Color-matched hardtop plus a custom-built tan soft top. Rides on an Art Morrison Sport GT chassis with 19-inch Schott wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Wilwood disc brakes and Dakota Digital gauges. Powered by a 525 HP LS3 backed by a 4L65E automatic transmission with a Lokar shifter.



7. Lot S132 – 1962 Custom Convertible

Custom PPG Black Cherry exterior paint and suspension components. Red interior with silver painted frame. 525hp LS3 engine mated to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. Chassis features Jim Meyers tubular A-arms, Viking coilovers, power rack and pinion steering, Currie Ford 9 inch rear with 3.90 gears, 4-link rear suspension, and Wilwood brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.



8. Lot S149 – 1966 SCCA Racer

Prepped for competition with a GM-provided L88 by Gary Gove and mechanic Bud Weiser. The only 1966 Corvette campaigned by Alan Green Chevrolet and raced by Gary Gove in SCCA AP Class competition. Car scored 3 wins on Labor Day weekend of 1966 at Spokane, plus Deer Park, Newton, Shelton, and Kent.



9. Lot S164 – 2023 Z06 Coupe

Uniquely finished in Rapid Blue with red stripes and black and blue interior. 5.5L/670 HP LT6 engine with DCT transmission. Z07 package with carbon fiber high wing, wheels, and aero. Brembo carbon ceramic brakes with Red calipers.



The Daytime Monterey 2023 Auction

Mecum’s Monterey Auction takes place August 17th – 19th at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa – Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California. 600 cars are expected. Gates open at 8am each day. Motortrend will have live TV coverage August 18th and 19th from 1-6 pm ET. Discovery picks up the live coverage on August 19th from 1-3 pm ET.

Mecum offers options for in-person, telephone and internet bidding starting at $100, and you can register to bid at Mecum.com. If you want to check out the action as a spectator, click here for ticket info.

For more information on any of these great Corvettes or any other cars on the docket, head over to Mecum.com. Check out this promo video below:

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