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Florida Mecum Astounds, 250 Ferrari GTO Sells - Shift and Steer EP552

Florida Mecum Astounds, 250 Ferrari GTO Sells - Shift and Steer EP552

Shift and Steer Jan 23, 2026 61 min
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About this episode

The episode dives into the recent Mecum auction in Florida, where record-breaking sales were made, including a staggering $38.5 million for a Ferrari GTO. The hosts discuss the implications of such high prices on the market, the psychology behind buyers' spending, and the impact of unique colors and modifications on car values. They also touch on the rise of AI in car listings and the challenges it poses. Notable cars discussed include classic muscle cars, a Cadillac Deville controversy, and the upcoming RM auction in Scottsdale, making for an engaging conversation about the current state of the collector car market.

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Concept

Meekum

"And last week, we had Meekum and we're going to be talking about it on today's show because they blew the lid off the place."

Meekum is a company that sells special cars at auctions. People can bid on these cars, and sometimes they sell for a lot of money.

Term

multimillion dollar car

"And when it's a multimillion dollar car, that's significant."

A multimillion dollar car is a very expensive car that costs millions of dollars. These cars are usually special and hard to find, making them valuable to collectors.

Car

Ferrari BB 512

"...but the muscle car. The muscle cars also. Yeah. And so, oh, yeah, that 512 I saw that made me think of Mikey's..."

The Ferrari BB 512 is a famous sports car from Ferrari that has a powerful engine and a unique look. It's considered a classic and is sought after by collectors.

Car

Toyota Prius

"...doing it too. I'm going to go buy a slightly used Prius. Yeah. Every, you know, what's happening is it's ..."

The Toyota Prius is a special kind of car that uses both gas and electricity to help save on fuel and be better for the environment. It's well-known for being reliable and is popular among people who want to drive a more eco-friendly vehicle.

Car

Ford Expedition

"...and get a new Ford Expedition. You got one for like around 80 grand cash."

The Ford Expedition is a large SUV that can carry many passengers and has a lot of space for cargo. It's often used by families or for towing trailers.

Car

Cadillac DeVille

"...I want to talk about a 1999 Cadillac Deville. OK. Now it's got it's got a North Star motor in it."

The 1999 Cadillac Deville is a big, comfortable car that was made for luxury. It has a lot of space inside and is known for being a smooth ride.

Term

North Star motor

"...it's got a North Star motor in it."

The North Star motor is a type of engine made by Cadillac that is known for being powerful and running smoothly. It was used in many Cadillac cars during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Company

Bring a Trailer

"But it was a pretty big thing online this week that bring a trailer, which we all love. We all like to check out."

Bring a Trailer is a website where people can buy and sell classic cars. It's known for carefully checking the cars they list to make sure they are good quality.

Car

Porsche 911

"...it's a 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo black on black, forty two, forty three thousand miles."

The Porsche 911 Turbo is a fast sports car that has a turbocharged engine, making it more powerful. The 1992 version is part of a series known for being better designed and more advanced than older models.

Part

turbo

"...he did a little bit larger turbos, intercooler, coilovers, just a just a couple of tasteful mods."

A turbo is a part that helps an engine produce more power by pushing more air into it. This means the engine can burn more fuel and go faster.

Part

intercooler

"...larger turbos, intercooler, coilovers, just a just a couple of tasteful mods."

An intercooler is a part that cools the air that comes from the turbo before it goes into the engine. Cooler air helps the engine run better and makes it more powerful.

Part

coilovers

"...intercooler, coilovers, just a just a couple of tasteful mods."

Coilovers are parts of the car's suspension that help it handle better and can be adjusted to change how high or low the car sits. They're often used in sports cars for better performance.

Car

Porsche 356

"maybe a little three fifty six coupe..."

The Porsche 356 is an older sports car made by Porsche. It's known for being light and fun to drive.

Car

Jaguar XK120

"maybe a little three fifty six coupe, some Jaguar, you know, XK 120s..."

The Jaguar XK120 is an old sports car from Jaguar. It was famous for being very fast and looking great.

Car

Alfa Gtvs

"I was looking at alpha GTVs like I'm going..."

The Alfa Romeo GTV is a stylish sports car that has been made in different versions for many years. It's fun to drive and looks great.

Car

Ferrari 250 GTO

"...about some of these prices or the 250 GTO Ferrari, the white one. But let's start out with some of the muscle cars..."

The Ferrari 250 GTO is a famous sports car made by Ferrari in the 1960s. It's very rare and valuable, often selling for millions of dollars at auctions because of its history and design.

Concept

Mecum auction

"...because I got it in front of me. I'll just run through why we're hitting this. OK, the the the meekum auction total sales for that week..."

Mecum Auctions is a place where people buy and sell rare cars. It's famous for selling classic cars that collectors really want, and it happens at special events.

Car

Yanko Nova

"Let's start right out with one of the muscle cars that was pretty, pretty crazy. It was a Yanko Nova, a Yanko Nova."

The Yanko Nova is a special version of the Chevrolet Nova that was made to be faster and more powerful. It was modified by a famous car dealer named Don Yenko, who made these cars popular among racing fans.

Term

fully restored

"It was in great condition, fully restored. And it got eight hundred and fifty two thousand dollars."

When a car is fully restored, it means it has been fixed up to look and work like it did when it was new. This can make the car much more valuable.

Term

six-cylinder

"And it's not even restored and has six cylinder. Another one that kind of we all knew this one was going to do well."

A six-cylinder engine is a type of car engine that has six separate parts called cylinders. This kind of engine usually offers a good mix of power and fuel economy.

Car

Dodge Hemi Cuda

"Which was the seventy one CUDA, the Hemi CUDA convertible, the white and black one. And it brought in three point three million, which was their high on their estimate."

The Dodge Hemi Cuda is a classic muscle car known for its powerful engine and sporty design. It's a rare car that many collectors want, especially the convertible version from 1971.

Car

Plymouth Cuda

"... top of their estimate. Which was the seventy one CUDA, the Hemi CUDA convertible, the white and black o..."

The Plymouth Cuda is a classic car known for being very powerful and having a cool design. It's part of the muscle car group from the 1970s and is loved by many car fans.

Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"Now, this next car really put a smile on my face. Sixty nine motion Camaro. Yeah. Yeah. One point one million dollars."

The Chevrolet Camaro is a popular sports car that was first made in the late 1960s. The 1969 version is famous for its powerful engines and stylish design, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts.

Term

Bond Speed Wheels

"I'm sure it's because it had bond speed wheels on it. But it got it got a hundred and ninety two thousand."

Bond Speed Wheels are special wheels made for cars that look good and help the car perform better. People who love cars often want these wheels for their vehicles.

Car

Vega

"That's because the other one was from like my Vega, you know, was original. It was a ball in motion from back in the day."

The Chevrolet Vega is a small car that was made in the 1970s. It was popular for its unique design and was one of the first cars built in a way that made it lighter and stronger.

Car

Chevrolet COPO

"Oh, that's still that's that's more than a copo, which is the factory lightweight four twenty seven car..."

The Chevrolet COPO is a special version of a car that was made to be lighter and faster, especially for racing. It has a big engine that makes it very powerful, and many people want to own one because they are rare and cool.

Car

Chevrolet ZL1

"...or a ZL one, which is the aluminum motor car has ever gone for."

The Chevrolet ZL1 is a powerful version of the Camaro that has a special lightweight engine made of aluminum. This makes it faster and more fun to drive, and it's popular with people who love muscle cars.

Car

Shelby Cobras

"...wow, I got to buy something. I still think Shelby Cobras and four GTs undervalued cars, four GT or GT 40s,..."

The Shelby Cobra is a famous sports car from the 1960s that is really fast and has a powerful engine. It's considered a classic and is loved by car enthusiasts for its speed and unique design.

Concept

Le Mans

"four GT or GT 40s, win Le Mans, win first, second, third Le Mans, win for multiple years."

Le Mans is a famous car race in France that lasts for 24 hours. It's known for being very challenging and is a big deal in the racing world.

Car

Chrysler Cordoba

"...my dad paid, say, 7,500 for his Chrysler Cordova. You know, I."

The Chrysler Cordova is a luxury car that was made in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was designed to be stylish and comfortable for drivers.

Term

Hemi

"...think of like the Hemi car that just sold for 3.3, you could have had that for like 7,500 bucks."

Hemi is short for hemispherical, describing a type of engine shape that helps it run better and faster. It's famous for being used in powerful cars, especially from Chrysler.

Car

Plymouth GTX

"It was a GTX. But I'm like, I'm like, I thought about it."

The Plymouth GTX is a classic American muscle car that was made in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It's known for being fast and powerful, and many people love it for its sporty look.

Car

Shelby Daytona

"and Shelby were racing for or Shelby Daytona Coupes at Le Mans and they were too expensive to bring home."

The Shelby Daytona Coupe is a famous race car from the 1960s, known for its speed and unique design. It was created to compete in major racing events like Le Mans.

Term

LS7

"So here's a few of the notable cars at Meekam, a 69 Chevy Camaro Baldwin motion LS seven Camaro."

The LS7 is a powerful engine made by Chevy, often found in sports cars. It's known for being very strong and fast.

Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

"...ee hundred and twenty thousand. I got the Porsche 918 Weisack package, six million fifty thousand. That..."

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a super-fast car that uses both gas and electricity to go really fast while being more efficient. It's a high-tech car that many people dream of owning because of its amazing performance.

Term

hybrid

"Oh, OK. The hybrid slider. Yeah, it looks so different in that color, too."

A hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to run. This helps it use less fuel and be better for the environment than cars that only use gas.

Car

Ferrari LaFerrari

"... know we all talked about it. What did your dad's LaFerrari go for at Bear Jackson? Just is just under five."

The Ferrari LaFerrari is a super-fast and very expensive car that uses both gas and electricity to perform at its best. It's one of the most special cars made by Ferrari and is highly sought after by collectors.

Car

Aston Martin Vanquish

"...im back on a few things. The latest thing was his vanquish. He was like, I was thinking maybe I'll sell a va..."

The Aston Martin Vanquish is a fancy sports car that looks really sleek and has a strong engine. It's known for being luxurious and is often talked about for its beauty and performance.

Car

Ferrari 512

"Matt, who has it? His dad has a has a black Ferrari 512, right? Because it was in the video."

The Ferrari 512 M is a rare and special sports car that was made for racing in the 1970s. It's known for being fast and has a unique look that makes it popular among car collectors.

Car

Mini Coopers

"I'm my mini Cooper. I'm keeping my mini Cooper's keeper. But the Morgan, too hard to find parts for."

The Mini Cooper is a small, stylish car that is fun to drive and easy to park. It has a unique look and is known for being zippy and enjoyable, making it a favorite among many drivers.

Car

Ferrari Testarosa

"..., which is an interesting car for me. It's it's a Ferrari Testarosa and it's a 1987 Testarosa. But it's a Strayman, e..."

The Ferrari Testarossa is a famous sports car from the 1980s that looks really unique and is very fast. It's considered a classic and is admired for its style and power.

Car

Ac Cobra

"...e of those dream cars. An F40, a 930 Turbo, a 427 AC Cobra, something like that. So why don't you guys go to..."

The AC Cobra MkIII is a classic sports car known for being very fast and powerful. It's a mix of British and American design, making it a favorite among car lovers.

Car

Ferrari F40

"...m on a mission to buy one of those dream cars. An F40, a 930 Turbo, a 427 AC Cobra, something like that..."
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