The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Company Returns to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
September 5, 2017 (DALLAS, TX) — Mecum Auctions, the world's largest collector car auction company, returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas September 6-9 with an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, hot rods, resto mods and more are set to cross the auction block.
This is the seventh year that Mecum Auctions has staged a collector car auction in Dallas with the total sales from past years' Dallas auctions reach as much as $38 million. This year, Mecum Auctions graciously released 225,000 square feet of its leased space at the Convention Center to help the City of Dallas with its Hurricane Harvey shelter operations.
Among the main-attraction consignments for Mecum Dallas 2017 in the 33-vehicle Bruce Church Collection that was amassed over 35 years and includes a stunning fleet of high-quality prewar classics, several street rods and even a few modern vehicles. Highlights from the assemblage include several comprehensively restored CCCA Full Classic and AACA Senior award-winning Packards, among them a 1934 Packard Eight 1101 Coupe Roadster (Lot S71) that was displayed at the 2011 Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance, and a 1932 Packard Eight 902 Coupe (Lot S90). A host of early Fords from the collection also boast comprehensive restorations and prestigious awards including an all-steel 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible (Lot S76) and an all-steel and highly original 1934 Ford Delux Phaeton (Lot S77).
Another featured collection at Mecum Dallas 2017 us the Matt Wagoner Collection highlighted by four main-attraction offerings: a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 (Lot 122.1), 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 (Lot S21). Each constitutes the top of the pecking order in terms of desirability, embodying everything that was great about GM's contributions to the classic muscle-car era.
At least four private collections will be offered entirely without reserves, including: an assemblage of 21 iconic classic American muscle cars, modern supercars, Corvettes and more form the Kingston Collection; 17 classic rides from the estate of Freddie "Mack" Widmer; and 11 vehicles from collector James Hoyo.
Mecum Dallas 2017 is open to buyers, sellers and spectators. Bidder registration includes admission for two individuals the four auction days. General admission tickets are available in advance, online, for $20 per person, per day and for $30 at the door and online once the auction begins. Children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.
Doors open daily at 8:00 a.m. with the vehicle auction beginning on Wednesday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. Also, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (September 7-9) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mecum Dallas 2017 will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network for 20 hours including - 12 hours of live coverage. A live stream of the entire auction will be presented at www.mecum.com.
Persons interested in consigning a vehicle to be auctions at Mecum Dallas 2017 should visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for complete details about the consignment process and pricing. Mecum's website is updated daily with the latest consignments, including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum auctions, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
Schedule:
Mecum Dallas 2017
September 6-9
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
650 S. Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75205
Admission: $20 in advance online and $30 at the door and online once auction starts - per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8:00 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, and at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7; from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. (Live) and from 9:30 p.m. - midnight on Friday, September 8; from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (LIVE) and from 11:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9; and from 8:00 -11:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10.
(All times Central)
For additional information, contact:
Mecum Auctions
(262) 275 - 5050
Presentation Department
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