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Mecum Auctions was founded in 1988 by Dana Mecum, [1] a car enthusiast whose father operated a dealership in Marengo, Illinois. [2] [3] Dana Mecum initially bought 40 semi-trailer trucks in the 1980s, and traded 10 of them for four houses which he rented out. According to him, "The tenants started calling me in the middle of the night to fix ...
Mecum Dealmakers is an American reality program airing on NBCSN. The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at Mecum Auctions , America's biggest collectable car auction facility. Each episode features a specific auction, focusing on the unique and collectable automobiles in each auction. [ 1 ]
Now works as a pit reporter for NASCAR on NBC and NASCAR on The CW: Sara Walsh: 2019 Rotating/alternate NASCAR Race Hub host She still works for Fox on their NFL coverage. Katie Osborne 2020–2022 ARCA pit reporter and Truck Series pit reporter at Pocono in 2021 She continues to work for NBC as a reporter for Mecum Auctions and Supercross ...
This is a list of the most expensive cars sold in public auto auctions through the traditional bidding process.. On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century.
The rights moved to A&E Networks in 2020; [18] in October 2021, Motor Trend Group subsequently reached an agreement with Mecum Auctions beginning in 2022, succeeding its agreement with the soon-to-be-defunct NBCSN. [19]
022 will be auctioned on 18 January 2025 by Mecum Auctions. 022 now has a dedicated webpage and video which features interviews with Seinfeld, Porsche Team members and grandson Chase McQueen. The 1970 Porsche 911S purchased while making the film Le Mans and appearing in the opening sequence was sold at auction in August 2011 for $1.375 million.
Sold at COYS Autosport International January 2012 auction (Birmingham, UK) for £95,000. [22] Later offered at Mecum's Austin, Texas auction on December 12, 2014; did not meet reserve at $380,000 USD. [16] 9: 7R02C179710: Sold at Mecum's Indianapolis auction on May 18, 2013 for US$1,000,000.
The Scottsdale auction is held each January and is considered the flagship event. The auctions are open to the public with an admission fee. Barrett-Jackson auctions typically feature celebrity owned vehicles or those featured in films, and some vehicles are auctioned to benefit various charities. Automotive memorabilia is also auctioned as well.