Hotrods, Head Turners and Other Hailed Autos hit the Auction Block when Mecum Indy Airs Live on Velocity
Velocity revs up for yet another round of live broadcasting as Mecum Auto Auctions rings in 25 years at the auction block in Indianapolis. Delivering an unending supply of entertainment horsepower, MECUM AUTO AUCTIONS: INDIANAPOLIS will feature Dana “The Dealmaker” Mecum and his selection of automobiles headlined by 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro, 1963 Corvette ZO6 and a fully restored 1968 L88 Convertible. Live broadcasts will cover all the action from Indianapolis May 16 – 19. (Full broadcast schedule below.)
“MECUM AUTO AUCTIONS are a Velocity fan-favorite,” said Bob Scanlon, General Manager of the network. “Viewers are addicted to buzz of bidding process as their favorite cars cross the auction block and buyers relive the thrill of purchasing their first hotrod.”
This auction marks Mecum’s longstanding tradition of high-stakes selling, as they celebrate their Silver anniversary at the 25th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis. Known as the industry’s epicenter for the finest selection of muscle cars, MECUM: INDIANAPOLIS promises to deliver world-class collections and one-of-a-kind autos to be sold to the highest bidder. Also relishing in the spirit of theoccasion, racing legends Don Prudhomme and Tommy Ivo will auction their history-making dragsters on sight.
FULL BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
Live from Indianapolis State Fair Grounds
Wednesday, May 16: 2:00 –10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Thursday, May 17: 2:00 – 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Friday, May 18: 2:00 – 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Saturday, May 19: 12:00 – 8:00 PM (ET/PT)
For credentials to attend the live event please reach out to Christine Giovingo at 815.526.2198 Christine@Mecum.com
MECUM AUCTIONS is produced by Linger Production Group for Velocity. Bob Scanlon is General Manager of Velocity and Dave Lee is Director of production for the network.
About Velocity:
Velocity, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is the upscale men’s cable network that provides high-octane programming for its viewers. Velocity programming is diverse, intelligentand engaging, with series and specials representing the best of the automotive, sports and leisure, adventure and travel genres. Formerly HD Theater, the fully HD network is available in approximately 40 million homes. For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.tv, on Facebook at facebook.com/VelocityTV or on Twitter @VelocityTV1
About Discovery Communications:
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 142worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networksOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network.Discovery also is a leadingprovider of educational products and services toschools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
About Mecum Auctions:
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network. For additional information, visit www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050 visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mecumauction or on Twitter @mecum.
