Mecum Auctions Brought the Heat to Glendale, Arizona

The five-day event saw over 1,300 vehicles cross the block
for a total of $47 million in sales

WALWORTH, WI – March 25, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The excitement at Mecum Glendale was as intense as the Arizona sun, with a sizzling week of auction action at State Farm Stadium. Over five days, March 17-21, more than 1,300 vehicles and multiple collections crossed the block, totaling $47 million in sales with a 70% sell-through rate. With the Bid Goes On department still closing deals, these numbers are expected to climb even higher in the coming days.

1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Lot S161) Sold For $1,842,500

The auction’s crown jewel was a 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster, Serial No. CSX3355, finished in a striking red, which commanded $1,842,500. Not far behind, a 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400, one of only six produced in Verde Miura, sold for $1.705 million, while a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster rounded out the top three highest-dollar sales at $907,500.

1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 (Lot S130) Sold For $1,705,000

Vintage roadsters dominated the Mecum Glendale lineup, highlighted by the Select Vehicles from the Petersen Automotive Museum collection, featuring a range of rare Hot Rodded 1930s-era Fords. The entire collection brought in over $400,000, with the top lot, the 1933 Ford Roadster known as “Impact,” selling for $106,700. Other standout roadster sales included a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster at $368,500 and a 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster that sold for $330,000.

1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (Lot S188) Roadster Sold For $907,500

Mecum Glendale proved once again that the passion for collector cars is as fiery as the Arizona heat, continuing the momentum of the action-packed Mecum auction schedule.

Top 10 sales from Mecum Glendale 2026:

1. 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Lot S161) at $1,842,500
2. 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 (Lot S130) at $1,705,500
3. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Lot S188) at $907,500
4. 2018 Ford GT (Lot S155) at $770,000
5. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Convertible (Lot S272) at $517,000
6. 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot S104) at $396,000
7. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S131) at $368,500
8. 1969 Dodge Daytona (Lot S143) at $330,000
9. 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster (Lot S268) at $330,000
10. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S120) at $297,000

For access to complete auction results, sign up for a free My Mecum account at Mecum.com. Next on the Mecum auction calendar is Mecum Houston 2026. Held at NRG Center, April 9-11, 2026, the event will feature an estimated 1,000 vehicles crossing the auction block. For more details on upcoming auctions, to consign a vehicle, or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.

Source: Mecum Auctions

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