Auction Action Kicks Off with Mecum Kissimmee!

MCACN 2018 Sneak Peek*

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Owned by Mike Drees of Wisconsin foir 2018 MCACN

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
2018 MCACN Participant
Owner; Mike Drees, Wisconsin



Over 3,000 Prime Vehicles in One Spot; Mecum Kissimmee

Mecum Kissimmee 2018


There is no doubt that January has become all about auctions for anyone into cars. With ten major auctions taking place on both sides of the country, if you are in the market for darn near anything, it’s probably out there for you. Kicking it into high gear is the huge Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida. Starting on the 5th and running a full nine days, the lineup this year is again one for the record books.

There are plenty of past MCACN cars hitting the block, including several coming out of major collections owned by some serious MCACN supporters. Wayne Schmeeckle will run seventeen cars, four trucks and three motorcycles from his incredible collection out of Colorado. You may remember his Stroppe Broncos, the GSS Demon, the Hurst cars or maybe the Boss 351 that he showed with us over the past few years that are being offered. Wayne has the best of the best and these are no exception!

Nick Smith has joined us with some of the most significant Drag cars ever shown at MCACN, and several are hitting the block. You can bid on the Landy A/WB ‘65 Dodge and the Gas Ronda A/FX Mustang to name a few, and he has a total of 17 cars crossing the block.

And then we have our good friend Kayo Irwin from Tennessee. Kayo is another that only settles for the best and rarely parts with anything. He is offering some truly prime cars from his collection. Unrestored originals, ultra low mile survivors and some really significant drag cars are among the offerings here, with 17 of his cars being offered.

Of course, there are plenty of other great cars that you’ve seen at MCACN hitting the stage. Some of the real stand-outs for me are Patrick O’Leary’s red on red ‘68 Hemi Roadrunner, Chris Coulson’s ‘70 Plum Crazy 426 Hemi Coronet R/T (the one and only one sold in Canada!) and the ‘70 Ram Air IV GTO Judge convertible you saw twice at MCACN; first as a Barn Find/Hidden Gem and then just this past November restored to perfection in our Ram Air convertible display.


Now that’s a rare opportunity to buy one of the most sought after examples of Pontiac Muscle ever built! With over 3,000 lots crossing the block, chances are you can find it in Kissimmee.


We are truly honored to have Mecum Auctions as our Official Title Sponsor and wish Dana and the entire Mecum team the very best of luck. There is nobody that sells more Muscle than Mecum, (Nobody!) and once again they have put together a truly stellar lineup. We look forward to seeing many of these cars at upcoming MCACN shows and hope that everyone that is headed to the auction comes home with some prime examples of American Muscle, whether it is to show or to cruise and enjoy with your family. There is no better way to relive and create memories, and there is no better place to find that special car. If you are selling, we wish you luck with that too. And if you really want a boat, a motorcycle or even a plane, the Mecum crew has that covered also, and of course they will again offer some of the coolest Road Art ever to cross the block.

The Mecum Auction kicks off Friday, January 5 at 9:30 am and continues to Sunday, January 14. For a full list of all of the vehicles and Road Art being offered, go to https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2018/ and remember, if you can’t make it to the auction, sign up for the FREE Mecum Infonet for real-time auction action and much more. The Infonet system runs during all auction hours, so when you aren’t catching the action on TV, you can live-stream it. To sign up for the Mecum Infonet, click here; https://www.mecum.com/infonet/sign-up/. You’ll be happy that you did!



The Mecum Experience - MCACN 2017
The Mecum Experience Display at MCACN 2017





HOTEL UPDATE; Contracts have been signed for our Official Host Hotels. We will be posting the full information and direct booking links soon. We work very hard to get you the best possible deals along with special rates on parking and additional perks, so be sure to book your rooms using the links.

CAR APPLICATIONS; We are now accepting applications for cars through our website. It may seem like November is a long way off, but remember that each year we sell out earlier. Priority is given to cars that have not been shown with us previously to ensure a fresh show. We will also be announcing our Special and Invitational displays over the next few months and we welcome your suggestions and feedback. To submit your application for a car, click here;https://form.jotform.com/70226333785154

VENDOR APPLICATIONS; We are accepting applications through our website now for automotive related only vendors. Same space spots for our previous vendors are held until 2-15-18. After 2-15, remaining spots are assigned on a first paid basis and vendor rates are subject to increase. Remember...we are 100% automotive related; if you aren’t automotive related, don’t ask! To submit your vendor application, click here-https://secure.jotform.com/form/91904054196Email Vicki if you were a vendor in 2017 and would like to reserve the same space for 2018.

The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is the world’s largest all indoor specialty show devoted to Muscle Cars, Dealer-built Supercars and the finest and rarest Corvettes. We will again fill nearly 400,000 square feet of exhibit space at the beautiful Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (suburban Chicago), Illinois with over 500 cars. Please plan on joining us Saturday, November 17, from 9 am – 8 pm, and Sunday, November 18 from 9 am – 5 pm. We will be announcing special rates and perks at our Official Host Hotels within the next few weeks.



Title Sponsor; Mecum Auctions. Presenting Sponsor; Bill Stasek Chevrolet




Bob Ashton
MCACN LLC
Managing Member

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