Mecum Collector Car Auction November 2025 - Las Vegas | Events in America (2024)

FAQs

Is Mecum Auction better than Barrett Jackson? ›

One can clearly say that the golden age is now. Mecum in Houston, from April 4 to 6, offered more cars than Barrett-Jackson (962 versus 600). It auctioned off 712 cars with a significantly lower average price of $41,104 and $29,266,350 in total sales.

A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sold for $17,875,000 as the most expensive car at the Mecum Kissimmee 2024 collector car auction in Florida, USA.

What are the entry fees and seller's commissions for Mecum Auctions? Consignment entry fees run from $350 - $1000 plus a 6% seller's commission (no reserve) or 10% seller commission (reserve). Consignment entry fees are nonrefundable. Seller's commissions are only charged if the vehicle is sold.

Daily Spectator-only tickets can be purchased below in advance of the auction or at the auction gate, and children 12 years of age and younger always receive complimentary admission.

(Checks are not accepted from non-U.S. banks.) Bid Limit Deposit: Depositing at least $9,000 in cash or cashier's check made payable to Barrett-Jackson (sorry, personal/business checks or credit cards are not accepted) will get you a bid limit of at least $90,000.

After you and the consignment specialist have agreed on the car's description and Lot number, it's time to sign the contract agreeing to pay a seller's commission of 8% of the hammer price, pay the entry fee (based on the day and time of the Lot number) and submit the actual vehicle title.

Dodge created only 9 Hemi Challenger R/T Convertibles with the Hemi engine, and only four of them were built with the automatic transmission. Only 2 versions of this 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible were made available the U.S. It is considered by many enthusiasts and collectors to be the Holy Grail of muscle cars.

Yes. All vehicles are available to view and visually inspect at the auction prior to start of bidding. Mecum encourages all bidders to inspect the vehicles they're interested in. For remote bidders, Mecum representatives are available on-site to view a vehicle or item and answer any questions a bidder may have.

Terry Michaelis, current holder of Bidder Badge No. 1, is the president and co-owner of ProTeam Corvette in Napoleon, Ohio.

How much is a Mecum bidders pass? ›

Standard bidder registration is $200 per auction.

Mecum rule: if you raise your own bid to meet the reserve, the car is yours!

Yes, Mecum offers financing through Mecum Financial Services.

Mecum Kissimmee, "The World's Largest Collector Car Auction," returns to Osceola Heritage Park on January 2-14, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles, including American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more.

Over the past 40 years, RM Sotheby's has continued to lead the global collector car auction industry with unparalleled capabilities, expertise, and resources. This has made us the preeminent market maker of high-quality collector cars and collections, regardless of size or complexity.

Gold bidder registration is $500 per auction and offers a VIP experience.

The average Barrett-Jackson Auction hourly pay ranges from approximately $16 per hour (estimate) for an Event Staff to $51 per hour (estimate) for a Bidder Services Director. Barrett-Jackson Auction employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 2.2/5 stars.