Mecum Kansas City auction to feature 750 American classic cars

(November 25, 2014) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions returns to the Kansas City Convention Center Dec. 4-6 with an estimated 750 classic and collector cars expected to cross the auction block. The consignment list of cars, representing 15 states, includes a selection of American muscle cars, classics, hot rods, Resto Mods and more.        

“We look forward to returning to Kansas City next month,” said Dana Mecum, the president and founder of Mecum Auctions. He added, “We’ve established a strong local following in Kansas City and continue to work to attract collector car enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest to Kansas City for this event.” 

The event is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with general admission tickets available at the gate for $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission. Doors open each day at 8 a.m. with the auction beginning on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m., and on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network with a live stream of the entire auction presented at Mecum.com.

Among the main attraction consignments is a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback restored by Ray Shimak, of Mason, Iowa, that is an AACA Junior and Senior award winner. Also among the headlining vehicles will be a 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible with a 426 CI Hemi engine with headers, R/T exhaust tips and valence and a Shaker hood with pins. 

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.