Check out how much this 1961 Convertible fetched! Photo Credit: BaT
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.
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