Mecum Auction News Releases

Mecum Reaching $60 Million in Kissimmee

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the 2012 Mecum Kissimmee auction, the list of shattered records continues to grow. The Florida auction kicked off Mecum’s 25th year and a staggering 2,158 vehicles crossed the block, the most in company history. The six-day event, held at Osceola Heritage Park on January 24-29, 2012, achieved a 30% increase in attendance over last year. Hammer price sales for the week-long auction totaled $55,397,462, and factoring in Buyer’s premium, total gross sales are reaching close to $60,000,000 as Bid Goes On sales continue to rise. Mecum sold 1,548 vehicles with an amazing 73% sell-through rate. The auction was broadcast live on Velocity for 32 hours allowing enthusiasts to take in all the action from the comforts of home.

Mecum Auctions president Dana Mecum said, “Kissimmee kicked off the 2012 auction season and Mecum’s 25th year in business, and I can’t think of a better way to begin celebrating our Silver Anniversary than with a record-breaking auction. Company records were smashed in nearly every category including number of vehicles offered, vehicles sold, total sales, attendance, and number of registered bidders.”

Top Ten sellers at the auction covered a wide swath in enthusiasts dream sheets. With nearly 300 Corvettes offered during the Kissimmee auction, quite a few were in the Top Ten, but sitting on top of the list is a 1963 Shelby Cobra Dragon Snake (Lot S220), which sold for $850,000. The remaining nine vehicles were (all sales reflect hammer prices):

2. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot F199) at $610,000
3. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S103) at $270,000
4. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette RestoMod (Lot S226) at $255,000
5. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot T188) at $227,500
6. 1930 Packard 745 Waterhouse (Lot S83) at $225,000
7. 1941 Packard Darrin 180 Convertible Victoria (Lot S122) at $220,000
8. 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot K56) at $200,000
9. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (Lot S163) at $200,000
10. 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Bird (Lot S129) at $200,000

Dana Mecum observed, “We have a heavyweight title bout going on within our own organization for the title of World’s Largest Collector Car Auction. With the great success from this auction, Kissimmee 2012 has captured the crown from Indy 2011 as the World’s Largest. Stay tuned for ‘Indy in May’ as it works to regain the crown as the World’s Largest.”

Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Logged in members can see car-by-car sales information by visiting the results page. The next Mecum Auction will be held in Kansas City, MO March 29-31 at the Kansas City Convention Center inside Bartle Hall, followed by the newest addition to the schedule, Houston April 13-14, 2012 at The Reliant Center. To consign or pre-register to bid for one of Mecum Auction’s upcoming events, visit www.Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

Mecum to Auction Custom Choppers for Charities

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mecum Auctions announces it will offer two custom motorcycles during the 2012 Kissimmee Event to benefit military charities Welcome Back Veterans and the American Freedom Foundation.

The MLB Stars and Stripes – a 2011 Bourget Radius Python 330 Super Stretch Chopper (Lot W195) – will cross the auction block on Wed., Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Designed and built by Bourget’s Bike Works for New Era Caps, the motorcycle was unveiled during Daytona Bike Week 2011 and toured the country visiting MLB stadiums and bike rallies. It features a Pearl White-based all-American baseball/armed services theme, including a Wilson baseball-glove saddle, Major League club logos and strategically placed official baseballs. The bike runs a 124 CI S&S V-twin engine with diamond cut heads.

All proceeds from this chopper sale will benefit Welcome Back Veterans, an organization committed to providing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment to veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.welcomebackveterans.org.

Mecum will also offer a 2005 Big Bear Choppers Venom ProStreet bike (Lot T190.1) on Thurs., Jan. 26 at 5:20 p.m. Featuring distinct character and style, the bike has a large diameter single radius downtube, the famous arched Venom swingarm, a low 23.5 inch seat and standard neck height with a 40 degree rake. Additional components include the proprietary low vibration 100 SMOOTH polished engine in front for a Baker 6-speed overdrive transmission, exclusive primary drive, and chrome frontend and controls.

Proceeds from the Big Bear Venom will go to the American Freedom Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation co-founded by SMA (retired) Jack L. Tilley whose mission is to honor the men and women of America’s armed forces and raise awareness for their service and sacrifice, and raise money for organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military and their families. Visit www.americanfreedomfoundation.org for more information.

Mecum’s annual Kissimmee Auction will feature more than 2,000 collector cars crossing the auction block Jan. 24-29, 2012 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For a complete consignment list, visit www.mecum.com and click on the Kissimmee Auction link.

The auction will broadcast with four days of live national TV coverage on Discovery’s all new Velocity network during the “Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More” show. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $15.

For additional consignment and bidder information, call 262.275.5050 or visit www.mecum.com.

Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 24-29, 2012

Preview: Gates open Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Auction: Memorabilia begins at 8 a.m. daily
Vehicles begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Sunday
Vehicles begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday
Live TV Times:
Wednesday- Thursday 1-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 2-10 p.m.
(All times Eastern)

NASCAR Driver Ken Schrader to Sign Autographs

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NASCAR driver Ken Schrader will sign autographs on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. during the annual Mecum Kissimmee Auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.

More than 2,000 collector cars will cross the block at Mecum’s six-day Kissimmee auction Jan. 24-29, including the 2011 Federated Auto Parts 300 Pace Car – a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS (Lot S173). Schrader, who returns to the NASCAR Sprint Series in 2012 driving the #32 Federated Auto Parts Ford, will pilot this official pace car across the auction block on national television, where Mecum will offer it to bidders on Jan. 28 around 5 p.m.

Patterned after the legendary Z11 Indy 500 Pace Car and built by the “Two Guys Garage” TV crew, the 2010 Camaro RS/SS features a Whipple supercharger, NHRA-approved roll bar, controls for the Pace Car strobe lighting system and autographed dash.

Federated Auto Parts has participated in the past three Mecum Kissimmee Auctions as part of their Federated/Standard® “Dream Car Sweepstakes” program. This annual promotion awards one lucky Federated technician or counterperson with an all-expenses paid trip to the Mecum Kissimmee Auction, plus $15,000 to spend on a car during the event. This year’s winner is Marc Duebber, owner of Duebber’s Automotive Service Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The annual Kissimmee event will kick off the 2012 auction season for Mecum as they celebrate 25 years in business. For a complete consignment list, visit www.Mecum.com and click on the Kissimmee Auction link. The auction will broadcast with four days of live national TV coverage on Discovery’s Velocity network during the “Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More” show.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $15. For additional consignment and bidder information, call 262.275.5050 or visit www.Mecum.com.

Schedule:
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 24-29, 2012

Preview:
Gates open Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

Auction:
Memorabilia begins at 8 a.m. daily
Vehicles begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Sunday
Vehicles begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday thru Saturday

Live TV Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 1-9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 2-10 p.m.

(All times Eastern)