• 600 Muscle Cars, Classics, Hot Rods and More to be Auctioned June 17-18 at Portland Expo Center

Walworth, Wis. – Feb. 10, 2016 – Vehicle consignment for Mecum Auctions' inaugural Portland classic and collector car auction begins today, approximately four months in advance of the June 17-18 arrival of the estimated 600-vehicle lineup at the Portland Expo Center in Portland, Ore. American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more are all expected to cross the auction block from an estimated 20 surrounding states and Canada.

'We are happy to bring Mecum Auctions to Portland and to support the rich collector car heritage in the area,' comments Dana Mecum, the President and Founder of Mecum Auctions. 'Events such as the Portland Roadster Show and the Portland Automotive Swap Meet that have longstanding traditions of more than 50 years are evidence of the passion, dedication, and grassroots history of collector car enthusiasts in the area.'

'The people of the Pacific Northwest are passionate about cars and the history associated with the industry as reflected in local attractions like Portland's World of Speed Museum,' said Jeff Miller, president and CEO, Travel Portland. 'We are thrilled to have the Mecum auction coming to Portland for the first time and look forward to introducing visiting sellers, buyers and general consumers from throughout the region to all that Portland has to offer.'

The Portland auction is open to sellers, buyers, and spectators. Persons interested in consigning a vehicle to be auctioned at the Mecum Portland auction should visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 for complete details about the consignment process and pricing. Mecum Auction's website is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles.

Bidder registration is $100 in advance and $200 at the auction and includes admission for two for both auction days. To view the list of consigned vehicles when available, or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum auctions, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. General admission tickets available at the gate for $30 per person per day or $40 for a two-day pass; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.

Doors open each day at 8 a.m. with the auction beginning with Road Art at 8:30 a.m. and the cars at 10 a.m. NBC Sports Network will broadcast a select schedule of auction coverage, and a live stream of the entire auction will be presented at Mecum.com.

About Mecum Auctions

Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 29 years, now offering more than 20,000 lots per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum's social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.