It was to be expected that the 1967 Shelby GT 500 Super Snake Mustang would fetch a high price, but the USD 1.3 million paid represents the world record for a Mustang ever. We reported on the special 1967 GT 500, which was built for tire testing with Good Year, three months ago.
High prices were also paid for other high-horsepower vehicles at the Mecum auction, as the list of the "Top Ten" shows:
1. 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) $1,300,000
2. 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor (Lot S135) $1,000,000
3. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 427/400 HP (Lot F197) $610,000
4. 1965 Mercury Comet 427 SOHC A/FX Super Cyclone (Lot S154) $410,000
5. 1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster CSX7049 (Lot S139) $320,000
6. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot F227) $255,000
7. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S150.1) $250,000
8. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F199) $240,000
9. 1957 Ford Thunderbird Phase I D/F (Lot F225.1) $230,000
10. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S225.1) $225,000
In any case, the result is also impressive with an even million for the movie Mustang Eleonor ("gone in 60 seconds").
The full results can be viewed on Mecum's InfoNet service, although registration is required.
