Mecum to Return to Central Florida for Summer Special Collector Car Auction

by Mecum | June 7, 2022

Orlando's Orange County Convention Center to Host 1,500-Car Auction July 6-9

Following another record-setting result at the world's largest classic and collector car auction in Kissimmee, Florida, in January that eclipsed $217 million in sales, Mecum Auctions will return to Central Florida July 6-9 to host the Mecum Orlando Summer Special 2022, offering an estimated 1,500 consignments at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.

American muscle is represented among the featured lots by a 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 (Lot F92) with a Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and boasting a restoration using upgraded performance parts. Also, a 4-speed 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 Fastback (Lot S72) will present with a Marti Report showing its status as one-of-20 with its paint and trim codes and wearing an extensively detailed rotisserie restoration by Keith Craft Racing Engines.

Among the classics to be offered in Orlando is a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 98 Convertible (Lot S78) showing off a frame-off restoration, 371 CI Rocket V-8 engine and Hydra-Matic Jetaway transmission, as well as power windows, brakes, steering and seats. The result of a frame-off restoration, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop (Lot S52) will also be offered, as will a bright and bold blue-on-blue 1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Roadster (Lot F251).

From the realm of sports and performance vehicles will be a 4-speed 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo (Lot S123), a 15-mile 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Edition Convertible (Lot S124) and a supercharged 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Lot S107.1) showing just 3,520 miles, to name a few.

The Magnificent M-Cycle Collection will present a selection of 14 motorcycles, with 12 to be offered at no reserve and eight restored, including a 1989 Honda CR80 (Lot T6) and a 1975 Indian MM5 Mini Bambino (Lot F11).

Those interested in consigning a vehicle for auction at the Mecum Orlando Summer Special 2022 can find complete details about the consignment process and pricing at Mecum.com. Bidder registration is available online in advance and on-site at the auction for $200, and it includes admission for two persons to the four auction days. For those unable to attend in person, enhanced remote bidding options are also available, with options for both online and telephone bidding. General admission tickets are available in advance online for $20 per person, per day, and for $30 at the door and online after July 5; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.

For more information on the Mecum Orlando Summer Special 2022 and all other scheduled 2022 auctions, visit Mecum.com. Mecum's website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered. For schedule information, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum events, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.

Auction Schedule

Mecum Orlando Summer Special 2022

July 6-9, 2022

Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse

9400 Universal Boulevard

Orlando, FL 32819

Bidder Registration: $200 in advance online and at the door; includes admission for two to each auction day

General Admission: $20 in advance online, and $30 at the door and online after July 5—per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission

Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.

Auction: Vehicles begin daily at 10 a.m.

TV Schedule on MotorTrend; Friday, July 8 from noon to 6 p.m. (Live) on MotorTrend, from 6 p.m. to midnight (Re-Air) on MotorTrend+; Saturday, July 9 from midnight to 6 a.m. (Re-Air) on MotorTrend+, from noon to 6 p.m. (Live) on MotorTrend, and from 6 p.m. to midnight (Re-Air) on MotorTrend+.

(All times Eastern)

Photo credit: Mecum
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