Mecum Car Auction Features More Than 3,000 Cars at Indiana State Fairgrounds

INDIANAPOLIS–The 37th Original Spring Classic Mecum Car Auction starts May 10 and runs through May 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. You can expect about 3,000 American muscle cars, trucks, corvettes, and more. There are also 37 collections. “You name it. It’s here in the building. It’s a heck of a car show, but it’s not just a car show. Everything here is for sale. The storyline here is that there are a lot of cars and a lot of great ones,” said Mecum Car Auction Chief Operating Officer Sam Murtaugh. Team Penske also brought 17 cars for auction. Murtaugh says this includes many pace cars. “Those are going to be sold next Thursday May 16. For example, one of them is a 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car that was awarded to Rick Mears after his 1979 Indy 500 win,” said Murtaugh. Then there is bidding on the cars. “To be a registered bidder is $200. It comes with a guest pass as well. You and a guest can enjoy all the days of the auction. It gives you access to the bidding floor and auction arena. This empowers you to be able to raise your hand and bid,” said Murtaugh. If you like corvettes, Murtaugh says you’ll definitely like what’s on display.

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“We have a corvette evolution collection that has 34 corvettes in it spanning from 1953 all the way up to 2003,” said Murtaugh. Also included in that is a Bloomington Gold Certified 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible that is one of only 25 Corvettes produced in 1970 with the ZR1 Special Purpose Engine Package. There will also be a select combination of motorcycles and approximately 1,000 Road Art items. Doors open at 8 am. General admission tickets are $30 per day and $75 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and younger get in free.

1. Houston Chronicle

Ellis Pickett takes a photo of a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition car during the three-day Mecum Houston Auction at NRG Center in Houston. The auction features an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, hot rods and more. The Auction started Thursday and ends Saturday. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,texas,houston – texas,photography themes,gulf coast states,human interest,photographing

2. Classic American Cars Fetch High Prices At Auction

BELVIDERE, IL – MAY 27: An auctioneer gestures as he works to auction off a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in ‘Muscle Cars; which are primarily defined as high performance two-door sedans and convertibles built between 1964 and 1971. Values of these cars have soared in recent years as baby boomers who remember these cars when they were young reach their peak earning years and view these vehicles as functional investments. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) usa,waist up,finance,working,car,simplicity,mode of transport,illinois,gesturing,human interest,collection,collector’s car,auction

3. Classic American Cars Fetch High Prices At Auction

BELVIDERE, IL – MAY 27: A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL 1 rolls off the auction block at the Mecum collector car auction May 27, 2006 in Belvidere, Illinois. The auction specializes in ‘Muscle Cars; which are primarily defined as high performance two-door sedans and convertibles built between 1964 and 1971. Values of these cars have soared in recent years as baby boomers who remember these cars when they were young reach their peak earning years and view these vehicles as functional investments. The Camaro, which had a $1 million reserve, reached a high bid of $650 thousand. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

4. Houston Chronicle

Paul Hoak, of Houston, a volunteer drives a 1956 Mercury Montclair convertible car to the auction area during the Mecum Auctions Muscle Cars & More event, Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Reliant Center in Houston. Over 700 vehicles were auctioned and about 300 memorabilia items were auctioned off during the two day event. Hoak says he spent an hour standing next to the car, which is renovated to mint condition, because he wanted a chance to sit in it. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Nick de la Torre/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,texas,houston – texas,event,gulf coast states,human interest,driving,sports car,auction,volunteer,convertible

5. Houston Chronicle

Car enthusiests and serious auto bidders visit the Mecum Auctions Muscle Cars & More event, Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Reliant Center in Houston. Over 700 vehicles were auctioned and about 300 memorabilia items were auctioned off during the two day event. ( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Nick de la Torre/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,usa,car,texas,houston – texas,event,serious,gulf coast states,human interest,visit,sports car,land vehicle,auction