Mecum Returns to Live Television in 2009 on HD Theater with an Expanded Schedule

Mecum Auction today announces that their popular live television series, “Mecum Auction: Muscle Cars & More” will return for the 2009 season on HD Theater – A Discovery Company. The 2009 broadcast schedule includes more locations and live broadcasts throughout the year.

“We’re pleased that our series garnered such popular support in 2008 that we’re able to return for an expanded 2009 season with 17 episodes and 68 hours of live auction action,” said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum auction. “With five additional broadcast venues and a year-long schedule, we’ll continue to show people that buying and selling a collector car is easy and fun.”

The “Mecum Auction: Muscle Cars & More” 2009 venues and dates are:

January 22, 23 & 24 - Kissimmee, Florida

May 14, 15, 16 & 17 - Indianapolis, Indiana

June 26 & 27 - St. Charles, IL (Bloomington Gold Corvette Show)

July 17 & 18 - Des Moines, Iowa

October 1, 2 & 3 - St. Charles, IL

December 4, 5 & 6 - Kansas City, Missouri

For a complete 2009 Mecum Auction schedule and all the latest information, please see the Mecum website at www.Mecum.com.

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About Mecum
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars, muscle cars and Corvettes for over twenty years. In spring 2008, the Company sold its fifty-thousandth car. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling (815) 568-8888. Nobody Sells More Muscle than Mecum. Nobody.