Mecum Auctions will return to Houston this April 4-6 for its second annual collector car auction at the Reliant Center after 2012’s grand inaugural event. With an additional day introduced into the lineup, the three-day affair will see more than 750 vehicles cross the block with portions of all three days broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network.
After last year’s successful debut in the country’s fourth largest city, Mecum’s heading back to H-Town to do it again. A huge variety of collector vehicles, from investment-grade to entry-level, will pour in and fill XX square feet of the enormous Reliant Center. Visit www.mecum.com to preview some of the cars already consigned.
Buyers, sellers and the general public are all invited to take part in Mecum’s Houston Auction. Gates open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the auction starting around 9:30 a.m. each day. General admission tickets will be available at the door for $20 per person; children 12 and younger will be admitted free-of-charge.
Take part in the action from home as well with the entire auction streaming live on Mecum’s website at www.mecum.com, or watch the live broadcast of “Mecum Auction: Muscle Cars & More,” from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday on Discovery’s Velocity Network.
Consignments are quickly filling the schedule, but there is still time to reserve space. To register as a consigner or bidder for the Houston Auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles 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 www.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.
Schedule:
Mecum Houston Auction
The Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
April 4-6, 2013
Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger admitted free
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. each day with Road Art 30 minutes prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday and Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday 2-8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
One simple question, is this right or wrong?? Check out Justin Hydes Article and watch the clip and decide yourself?!! Click here for the video and article!!
PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is excited to announce the return of its renowned Palm Beach auction, taking place at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 4-6, 2013.
Thousands of spectators and collectors from around the world are expected to participate in the world-class automotive lifestyle event and witness hundreds of classics, exotics, muscle cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and contemporary collectibles, as they cross the auction block at No Reserve.
SPEED will broadcast more than 20 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction Thursday through Saturday, April 4 – 6. Broadcast hours are as follows:
- Thursday, April 4: 2pm-8pm EST
- Friday, April 5: 2pm-8pm EST
- Saturday, April 6: 11am-1pm EST, 4pm-8:30pm EST
“Our Palm Beach auction is set to be pretty exciting and we’re certainly expecting to draw an enthusiastic crowd,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re so proud to be able to offer some of the world’s finest collector cars and fun family lifestyle events for all of our enthusiasts and spectators to enjoy.”
The Opening Night Gala will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd and the fun-filled evening will begin at 7pm. Throughout the night, guests will be able to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music while gearing up to view the highly coveted horsepower. Tickets are $85 each or $170 for a pair, additional fees may apply.
“Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach is sure to be an exciting celebration this year,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re consigning some really rare, stunning cars, diverse enough for every level of enthusiast. I’m very much looking forward to seeing all of the Barrett-Jackson fans in Palm Beach.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit www.barrett-jackson.com/palmbeach/tickets/.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit m or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contacts:
Sanaz Marbley/Allyson Molina
JMPR Public Relations / (818) 992-4353
smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com
amolina@jmprpublicrelations.com
Carly Sanders/Maru Bazua
Tilson PR/ (561) 998-1995
Csanders@tilsonpr.com
Mbazua@tilsonpr.com
Mecum’s third annual Spring Gone Farmin’ vintage tractor auction will be held Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa, with a special preview slated for Thursday, April 4 from 4-7 p.m. The extended two-day sale will feature nearly 250 restored and unrestored tractors spanning the 20th century along with hundreds of vintage signs and farm relics.
The auction headliner is a museum-worthy, one-of-a-kind high crop 1920 Samson Cane M tractor (Lot S55) believed to be the first high crop tractor ever produced. Also starring in the auction lineup is a group of more than 90 tractors hailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, which comprise the collection of John Buchanan. Buchanan’s unique assortment will cross the block Friday featuring everything from professionally restored tractors to beautiful originals.
There is no cost to attend this family friendly event. Buyers, sellers and spectators are all encouraged to take part with gates opening at 7 a.m. both Friday and Saturday and the auction starting at 10:45 a.m. daily. A portion of the auction will be broadcast live on RFD TV; scheduled times are yet to be determined. To consign a tractor, register to bid or to view the early list of tractors, visit www.Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 to speak directly with a Mecum representative.
About Mecum Auctions
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 12,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car and road art sales. In 2010, Dan Mecum launched the Gone Farmin’ tractor division within the company and has since grown it into a thriving venture offering three auctions each year. For further information, visit www.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.
Schedule:
Gone Farmin’ Spring Tractor Auction
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
Davenport, IA 52804
April 5-6, 2013
Preview: Thursday 4-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7-10 a.m.
Auction: Friday and Saturday 10:45 a.m.
Live Broadcast on RFD: To be announced
Mecum’s third annual Spring Gone Farmin’ vintage tractor auction will be held Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa, with a special preview slated for Thursday, April 4 from 4-7 p.m. The extended two-day sale will feature nearly 250 restored and unrestored tractors spanning the 20th century along with hundreds of vintage signs and farm relics.
The auction headliner is a museum-worthy, one-of-a-kind high crop 1920 Samson Cane M tractor (Lot S55) believed to be the first high crop tractor ever produced. Also starring in the auction lineup is a group of more than 90 tractors hailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, which comprise the collection of John Buchanan. Buchanan’s unique assortment will cross the block Friday featuring everything from professionally restored tractors to beautiful originals.
There is no cost to attend this family friendly event. Buyers, sellers and spectators are all encouraged to take part with gates opening at 7 a.m. both Friday and Saturday and the auction starting at 10:45 a.m. daily. A portion of the auction will be broadcast live on RFD TV; scheduled times are yet to be determined. To consign a tractor, register to bid or to view the early list of tractors, visit www.Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050 to speak directly with a Mecum representative.
About Mecum Auctions
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 12,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car and road art sales. In 2010, Dan Mecum launched the Gone Farmin’ tractor division within the company and has since grown it into a thriving venture offering three auctions each year. For further information, visit www.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.
Schedule:
Gone Farmin’ Spring Tractor Auction
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
Davenport, IA 52804
April 5-6, 2013
Preview: Thursday 4-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7-10 a.m.
Auction: Friday and Saturday 10:45 a.m.
Live Broadcast on RFD: To be announced
