One of the more interesting aspects of diligently following the big tent auctions is watching the trends from year to year, and this year’s Mecum Tulsa auction at the Expo Square revealed some odd numbers. First, Corvette inventory was down 38% from 2024’s auction, and the top sales failed to surpass $100,000. [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. Yes, FREE! If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article. One may require two steps–first, the arrow on the left, then the x on the top right.]
Despite a couple of blips, this year’s Tulsa extravaganza did produce the best successful sales ratio since January 2024, with 86% of our Corvettes hammering off to new enthusiasts! Here is our full exclusive tracker, which can lead to some interesting analysis, especially the year-to-year trends that reveal themselves at each venue. And below our Mecum Tulsa coverage, we have some bonus content from our vast exclusive market archives.
CorvSport Mecum Tracker
- Kissimmee 2024: 527 Corvettes offered with 72% selling
- Glendale 2024: 136 Corvettes offered with 64% selling
- Houston 2024: 83 Corvettes offered with 71% selling
- Indy 2024: 332 Corvettes offered with 70% selling
- Tulsa 2024: 56 Corvettes offered with 80% selling
- Florida Summer Special 2024: 100 Corvettes offered with 63% selling
- Harrisburg 2024: 96 Corvettes offered with 60% selling
- Monterey 2024: 35 Corvettes offered with 69% selling
- Dallas 2024: 148 Corvettes offered with 71% selling
- Indy Fall Special: 65 Corvettes offered with 80% selling
- Las Vegas 2024: 43 Corvettes offered with 70% selling
- Kansas City 2024: 81 Corvettes offered with 74% selling
♦ 2024 TOTAL: 1,701 Corvettes offered with 70.2% selling (1,194)
- Kissimmee 2025: 477 Corvettes offered with 80% selling = 381 Vettes off to a new owner!
- Glendale 2025: 113 Corvettes offered with 63% selling = 71 sold
- Houston 2025: 85 Corvettes offered with 79% selling = 67 sold
- Indy 2025: 267 Corvettes offered with 75% selling = 199 sold
- TODAY, Tulsa 2025: 35 Corvettes offered with 86% selling = 30 sold
Mecum Tulsa 2025: Top 3 Most Expensive Corvette Sales
#3
1963 Corvette Convertible
Sold For: $69,300
- This vehicle has been donated by the seller with proceeds to benefit the Tulsa Community Foundation
- Rotisserie restoration
- Matching numbers Code RF 327/360 HP fuel-injected V-8 engine
- Fuel injection unit rebuilt by fuel injection specialist Jack Podell at a cost of $4,865
- Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
- Positraction rear axle, independent rear suspension
- Ermine White exterior with red leather interior
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#2
1954 Corvette Roadster
Sold For: $74,800
- 235/150 HP Blue Flame inline 6-cylinder engine
- 2-speed Powerglide transmission
- Polo White with Red interior
- Repainted in 2010
- Beige soft top
- Full-size wheel covers with whitewall tires
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#1
1961 Corvette Convertible
Sold For: $78,100
- Fuel-injected 283/315 HP V-8 engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Roman Red with White coves
- Heater and defroster
- Original owner’s manual
- Previously part of a private Corvette collection for over 40 years
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Mecum Tulsa 2025: Top 3 Cheapest Corvette Sales
#3
1993 Corvette Coupe
Sold For: $4,950
- LT1 5.7L V-8 engine with an automatic transmission
- Aftermarket fiberglass hood and spoiler
- Sawblade alloy wheels
- 120,014 miles
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#2
1986 Corvette Convertible
Sold For: $4,950
- 1986 was the first year of the Corvette Convertible since 1975
- The Corvette Convertible was the pace car for the 1986 Indianapolis 500 and all 1986 Corvette Convertibles were designated as Pace Car Replicas
- L98 350 V-8 engine rated at 235 HP and 330 lb-ft of torque
- Automatic transmission
- Gold with Tan interior and convertible top
- Gold BBS wheels
- Odometer reads 44,750 miles
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#1
1986 Corvette Coupe
Sold For: $4,400
- 5.7L V-8 engine with an automatic transmission
- Polished wheels
- 112,370 miles
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