Equipment
350 V-8, four Weber 48 DCOE carbs, Colotti 4-speed transaxle, centerlock alloy wheels.
Condition
Mecom Racing team car, built with Ford power but soon re-engined with a Traco Chevy and raced by Augie Pabst. Winner at Nassau in 1963, raced at Sebring 1964 by Pabst and Walt Hansgen. Fitted with wide wheels and bulged fenders to clear them while owned by Mecom. Eventually restored, later part of Peter Kaus' Rosso et Bianco collection. Sound older paint and upholstery. Orderly throughout while showing age and use, mechanically gone through by Hall and Hall in 2012.
Market commentary
If there is anything out there that looks good enough to draw attention from a Ferrari 330P or Ford GT40 it's this diminutive, serious, aggressive missile in John Mecom's favorite shade of blue. And it has performance and history to back up its appearance. It is so good, and charismatic, that the consignor's decision to keep it at the reported high bid is entirely understandable.