Nostalgia Highway

A pair of Ford GTs to highlight Mecum's Glendale, Ariz., auction


2006 Ford GT once owned by John Elway

(January 31, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions is set to return to State Farm Stadium this March 16-19 for its fourth annual auction in Glendale, Ariz., with an estimated 1,500 vehicles and nearly 200 pieces of Road Art and memorabilia items to be offered.

Classic Mini launches into electrified future



(January 25, 2022) MUNICH, Germany — If Alec Issigonis could design the classic Miniagain today, the iconic small car would have an electric motor. After all, the original launched in 1959 was created during an oil crisis and based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in the smallest possible footprint. To this day, Miniremains linked to the principles of designer Issigonis with its creative use of space and driving fun. The MiniRecharged project is an opportunity to continue telling the story of the classic Mini in the 21st century, in a sustainable way.

Hooked on Vettes Collection heads to Mecum Glendale 2022 at no reserve



(January 24, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — For many long-time and dedicated collector car enthusiasts, their first run in with a Chevrolet Corvette is a moment forever etched in their memory and one that is revisited with the launch of each new generation of America’s Sports Car. Collector Michael Brown counts himself among that committed crowd of Corvette devotees, and his love for the model line ultimately grew into a jaw-dropping collection of some of the finest of the bunch.

Barrett-Jackson to offer broad selection of Shelby vehicles in Scottsdale


1967 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX

(January 20, 2022) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  Barrett-Jackson will celebrate 50 years of car auctions at its 2022 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 22-30, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. One of the most spectacular No Reserve dockets ever amassed at Barrett-Jackson, including over 1,900 vehicles, will feature a diverse selection of authentic Shelby Cobras and Mustangs, including a true 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 that was originally sold in Scottsdale, the famous Lance Reventlow 1962 Shelby Cobra and a highly desirable Concours Premier Award-winning 1965 GT350.

Ringbrothers unveils custom 1969 Dodge Charger with Hellcat engine



(January 17, 2022) SPRING GREEN, Wis. — Ringbrothers, a custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has unveiled its latest creation — a custom 1969 Dodge Charger known as “CAPTIV.” The Charger makes an impressive yet “streetable” 707 horsepower from its Mopar Hellcat crate engine mated to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. The build was completed for New Zealand-based motorsports legend and TV personality Greg Murphy.

World’s largest vintage motorcycle auction returns to Las Vegas Jan. 25-29


1942 Harley-Davidson XA

(January 14, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — Since 1992, the global vintage and antique motorcycle community has associated Las Vegas in January with one thing: the annual Mecum motorcycle auction, and this year will be no exception as 1,750 collectible motorcycles cross the auction block at the 2022 Mecum Las Vegas Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction, Jan. 25-29 at South Point Hotel & Casino.

Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction to feature resto-mod SUVs



(January 10, 2022) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is curating an extraordinary docket of professionally-built Resto-Mod SUVs for the auction company’s 50th anniversary celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 22-30. All of the exceptional SUVs will cross the block at No Reserve, including the 1972 Ford Bronco that was selected as one of the “Top 10 Trucks” at the SEMA Show Battle of the Builders.

3,500 vehicles including 30 collections make up Mecum Kissimmee auction


1967 Chevrolet Corvette 'Vault Find'

(January 3, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — More than 500 of the nearly 800 vehicles that make up 30-plus collections consigned to the world’s largest collector car auction will be offered at no reserve when Mecum Kissimmee 2022 returns to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla., for the 11-day auction event, Jan. 6-16. In total, an estimated 3,500 vehicles will cross the auction block throughout the duration, and more than 1,000 items of Road Art and memorabilia will be presented on “Road Art Monday,” Jan. 10.

Mecum Auctions achieves $578 million in total sales for 2021



(December 31, 2021) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions has reported resounding live auction success for calendar year 2021, resulting in $578 million in total sales with a 90 percent overall sell-through rate—the highest annual total ever achieved by a U.S. domestic-based live collector car auction company, and the highest total achieved in the entire industry this year on a global scale.

Barrett-Jackson revs up for 'automotive event of the year' in Scottsdale



(December 29, 2021) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is revving up for the automotive event of 2022 when it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale, Jan. 22-30, to celebrate 50 years of The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions. The annual Scottsdale Auction has hosted some of the most electrifying moments in collector car history over the last five decades.