The Mecum Indy 2021 auction set a new record for Mecum Indy with $107.8 Million in sales and marks the 2nd $100+ Million Mecum Auction in 2021. The 34th Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic that was held on May 14-22 became the second Mecum auction in 2021 to reach higher than $100 million in overall sales. It marks the first time a company has sold more than $100 million in two auctions in the … [Read more...]
Mecum Indy 2021 Auction – Our Top 10 Car Preview
The Mecum Indy 2021 Auction is to be held on May 14 -22 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with the line-up of vehicles heading to the auction block nothing short of spectacular, to say the least. Here's a preview of some of the stand-out vehicles featured at the Mecum Indy 2021 Auction: 1958 Kurtis Kraft 500H Offenhauser Indy Car - Lot R4051964 Cooper Monaco Type 61 Sport Racer - Lot R4072019 Ford GT … [Read more...]
Parnelli Jones’ Legendary “Big Oly” Ford Bronco Heading for Auction
Affectionately known as “Big Oly,”—the world’s most renowned Ford Bronco is set to cross the Mecum auction block at Mecum’s 2021 Spring Classic this May 14-22 in Indianapolis. Big Oly is one of the most memorable cars in the history of motorsports. The example was based on a 1969 Bronco and was sponsored by Olympia Brewing Company. The iconic Parnelli Jones drove the example and is notorious for giving pet names … [Read more...]
2021 Mecum Glendale Auction to Feature Rare Cars from the Steve Todhunter Collection
March 18-20 will see Mecum Auctions hosting its third annual auction at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The 2021 Mecum Glendale auction will have an anticipated 1,200-car lineup with the highlight of the event being Steve Todhunter’s magnificent collection of 20 vehicles. Feature vehicles of the collection include seven low-mileage, exquisite Ferraris, a 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, and a … [Read more...]
2021 Mecum Kissimmee Auction Results
The collector car auctions started the year in full force with the 2021 Mecum Kissimmee Auction collecting $122.8 million in sales with a 90% overall sell-through rate. In Mecum’s 34-year history, it is the highest single-auction total they have ever achieved. The 2021 Mecum Kissimmee Auction was held over 10 straight days from January 7-16 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The auction saw 2,030 … [Read more...]
Carroll Shelby’s Own 427 Cobra to be Auctioned in January
Mecum Kissimmee 2021 to auction CSX3178, Carroll Shelby's 1965 427 Cobra Roadster Mecum Auctions starts the new year with the hosting of 2021 Kissimmee auction at the Osceola Heritage Park grounds in Florida on Jan. 7-16. The Mecum Kissimmee 2021 auction is anticipated to observe approximately 3,000 vehicles cross the block during the 10 days of auctioning, with an impressive and wide-ranging lineup. 1965 … [Read more...]
Mecum 2020 Las Vegas Auction Shows Strong Sales
Mecum Auctions hosted another highly successful live auction in Las Vegas on November 13-14. A total of 431 classic and collector cars crossed the auction block with bidding taking place both online and on-site. The 2020 Mecum Las Vegas auction had a healthy 73% sell-through rate with 316 vehicles being sold, totaling around $13 million in overall sales. The auction event had two cars sitting at the coveted top … [Read more...]
Mecum 2020 Dallas Top 10 Auction Results
On October 15th-17th, Mecum's live auction was held in Dallas with 612 cars sold over a three day period. The Dallas auction achieved an impressive 82% sell-through rate and a grand total of $23.8 million in sales. Lot S99 2006 Ford GT $302,500 The main highlight of the event was Lot S99, a 2006 Ford GT that was sold for $302,500 https://youtu.be/Btdp7KfnVWc?t=13798 2006 Ford GT Auctioned. Source: Mecum, … [Read more...]