Record Selling Price for a Spoiler?

For years the Ford folks have been rightfully complaining that the Blue Oval brand of Aero Cars were not getting any respect complared to the high priced MOPARs. Some of this is justified due to the lack of options and wild colors that were not available on the Talladega and Spoiler II cars. However, the argument had more validity when it came to the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Cale Yarborough and Dan Gurney Spoilers. The Spoilers could be had with a wide variety of options inclucding 4-speeds, air conditioning, 428 SCJ engines, bucket seats and much more. They already have an eye catching attractive two tone pain schemes.

At the 2024 Mecum Kissimmee Auction we saw what could be the beginning of the 1969 Ford/Mercury Aero cars getting their due respect. A 1969 Cale Yarborough 428 CJ Ram Air Spoiler sold for an unexpected $99,000 including fees! This specific car was previously featured on this site many times. Its pedigree includes multiple TV features, Magazine articles, coffee table book feature, and a Museum exibit, none of which was included in the pre-sale advertising for the auction. Could the price have been even higher with more extensive information about the car?

Is the selling price of $99,000 a sign of increased interest in these cars, a short term spike due to the proximity of the death of Cale Yarborough or just 3 bidders all with the means and desire to own a unique historical car? So few of these cars come up for sale it will be difficult to determine the correct answer in the near future.

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