Mecum To Offer Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection At World’s Largest Collector Car Auction In Kissimmee
As a collection that has indisputably achieved world-class status among the expansive community of muscle car enthusiasts from around the globe, The Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection will now be offered for sale at Mecum Auctions’ 2015 Kissimmee auction. Nearly half of this unparalleled collection will cross the block as the headliner of approximately 3,000 classic and collector cars at the world’s largest collector car auction this January 16-25 in Kissimmee, Fla.
Mecum Auctions has offered some of the most desirable collections of muscle cars in the past 28 years, and this selection of vehicles from the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection hits at the top of the list. Tim Wellborn is recognized as one of the top muscle car and Mopar collectors in the world, and while Hemi-powered Mopars are a predominant theme, the collection offers many other prime examples including a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang that is unrestored with 4,700 miles, an unrestored Black-on-Black 1970 LS6 Chevelle and a very rare Stage 1 Buick GSX. Over the years, Tim Wellborn has often referred to his cars simply as “unobtainium.” Now with new plans to begin rotating displays at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum in Alexander City, Ala., this unique opportunity to obtain the unobtainable will become a reality at Mecum in Kissimmee, January 2015.
“We’ve undoubtedly had some truly amazing collections cross our block through the years, but this group probably tops all of them,” comments Mecum Auctions’ President and Founder Dana Mecum. “Tim Wellborn will offer 25 cars from his coveted collection at Kissimmee 2015. As the largest seller of muscle cars in the world, Mecum Auctions was a natural choice for Tim to sell his cars with, but nonetheless, we’re honored to have the opportunity to work with him and his stunning group of cars. Kissimmee will bring with it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for buyers looking to acquire these extremely rare and highly sought-after muscle cars.”
The Wellborn Musclecar Museum is located in Alexander City, Ala. It was opened by collector Tim Wellborn in January 2010 and boasts the world's largest collection of Dodge Chargers as well as a host of other Mopar legends and classic muscle cars.
Wellborn’s extensive group of carefully collected 1971 Dodge Hemi Chargers will lead the lineup in Kissimmee, which also includes a variety of some of the most iconic muscle cars of the Golden Era with a focus on quality and distinctiveness. Some of the cars have been owned by the Wellborns for 20 or more years, making this exclusive offering especially extraordinary.
Attention SEMA Attendees: The 1971 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T Sunroof will be on display at the NBC Sports booth #11908 from Nov. 4-7.
“The cars that will be offered in Kissimmee really are the best of collection,” Wellborn explains. “I’ve really always considered myself just the caretaker of these cars, and now it’s time to let someone else take on that role. I am familiar with Mecum’s customers, and I trust that they will appreciate these cars and care for them the way they deserve. It’s tough to let go, but I’m confident in Mecum Auctions and its followers, and it’s just time.”
“It is very rare that collections of the magnitude and notoriety of the Wellborn Collection come up for sale,” notes Frank Mecum, Mecum Auctions’ consignment director. “The cars of this collection will undoubtedly serve to set the new benchmark for the future of the collector car market. It is also important to note that most of the cars coming out of the Wellborn Collection have never been offered to the public; collectors are aware of the rarity of such an offering and know that they don’t get many chances at owning collections that have previously been unobtainable.”
Wellborn also commented on the future of the museum. “The goal here is really to make room to continue rotating the museum inventory,” he says. “Space is limited, so we can’t just keep adding to the current group of cars, and we want to keep the muscle car displays fresh – and always the best of the best. This is actually the start of a new era for the Wellborn Musclecar Museum.”
For more details on the Wellborn Museum Collection or Mecum’s 2015 Kissimmee auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
The Wellborn Musclecar Museum, at 124 Broad Street, is open to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours by appointment Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-17. Children younger than 6 are admitted at no charge. For more information visit wellbornmusclecarmuseum.com, call (256) 329-8474, or email wellbornmusclecarmuseum@gmail.com.
To register to bid on the Wellborn collection and other vehicles to be offered at Mecum’s 2015 Kissimmee auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Auction gates will open daily at 8 a.m. and general admission will be available at the gate for $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger will receive complimentary admission. Portions of the auction will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network and on Mecum’s website at www.mecum.com. Mecum.com is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 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 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 Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 16-25, 2015
Admission: $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. daily, save for Monday, Jan. 19 which will feature a Road Art-exclusive auction
TV Schedule (NBCSN): TBA
(All times Eastern)
