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Mecum has always been known to broker some of the rarest and most important automobile sales in the world. This past week in Dallas Dallas, a World Record Price was set for a Corvette at that event.

The car is a multiple award winning Corvette that had undergone a complete restoration from the prestigious Corvette restorers, Nabers Brothers of Houston, and is one of only 20 L88's produced in 1967. The infamous L88 produced a published 425 horsepower, but that number was over 500 hp in reality, being the ultimate engine GM produced in the 60s and 70s. The number two seller was a very rare 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, which fetched 530,000 USD. Like the record-breaking Corvette, the Camaro had an L88 427 cubic inch engine and was the only Red on Red ZL1 produced.

In an auction of over 1,400 lot numbers for collector, special interest, classic and sports cars from around the world, Mecum put together a fabulous selection of some of the finest Corvettes, Camaros, and Chevelles in the country, and the buyers responded. 

Though perceptive buyers could grab some "bargains" during Wednesday and Thursday, by Friday the best of the best cars were featured and prices followed suit. 

Here's the list of the top ten selling cars at the 2013 Mecum Auction in Dallas (all numbers in U.S. Dollars):

1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible, 1967 NHRA A/Sports Champion, Tank Sticker: sold for 3,200,000 USD
2. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: sold for 530,000 USD
3. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette "Airbox": for $290,000 USD
4. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro: sold for 275,000 USD
5. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6: sold for 275,000 USD
6. 2005 Ford GT: sold for 255,000 USD
7. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: sold for 250,000 USD
8. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster: sold for 230,000 USD
9. 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Z16: sold for 225,000 USD
10. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Convertible: sold for 205,000 USD
11. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Convertible: sold for 205,000 USD