There are few places better than Florida to visit in January, right? While much of the country is under a blanket of snow, or bracing for it, Florida is cruising along under the sun, a balmy 70-something degrees. Maybe it’s in the 60s, so wear a light jacket – but still. And Mecum hits the nail on the head every January kicking off the New Year with their flagship auction in Kissimmee. This year, the event is to be held January 2-14. With some spectacular cars on the roster, including a super low mile Jaguar XJ220 and a Porsche 959, bidders and enthusiasts will also be salivating over the very last SWB 1960s Ferrari California built and a 1948 Tucker, and if those aren’t enough, fanatics will find a Duesenberg and two very distinctive Corvettes, a 1969 L88 and a 1972 ZR1. The list goes on and on, and there is something for every budget. That said – there will also be an assortment of awesome collectibles too, ranging from coin-op kiddie rides to porcelain signs to neon and more. Personally, I can’t wait, and I hope you’ll tune in too and enjoy the festivities. It’s a great way to kick off the New Year, don’t you think?
Mecum’s Road Art® division is set to kick off 2024 with a bang, offering more than 1,000 lots at The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction® in Kissimmee, Florida. A mix of individual offerings and tantalizing collections, the wide variety of pieces ranging from porcelain, tin and neon signs, to gas pumps, globes, kiddie rides and much more are set to cross the block before cars each morning of the auction, slated for January 2-14 at Osceola Heritage Park. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. ET, offering Road Art enthusiasts a chance to get a peek at upcoming lots before the offerings begin each day. Mecum offers three convenient ways for bidders to get in on the auction action, including internet, phone and in-person bidding options. Bidder registration starts at $100 and can be completed online and on-site at the auction. For full details on the auction schedule, Road Art on offer and how to register to bid, visit Mecum.com.
Among the featured offerings at Kissimmee 2024 is the impressive Can You Imagine Kiddie Rides and More Collection. The collection’s namesake comprises a healthy portion of the pieces on offer, highlighted by such kiddie rides as a coin-operated Ferrari Racing Kiddie Ride with green and red Ferrari-branded cars and Indianapolis Motor Speedway branding, as well as a Top Gun Kiddie Ride bearing the famous Lt. Pete Mitchell, “Maverick,” name on its side and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Universal Studios. Of course, there’s also the “More” part of the collection name, with other pieces ranging from statues and slot and gaming machines, to gas pumps and neon signs, such as the Texaco Double Visible Gas Pump with Texaco Sky Chief and Texaco Star globes and the vertical Buick Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign with blue lighting.
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Mecum On Time, Mecum Auction’s exclusive timed, internet-only bidding platform, is also offering multiple auctions with hundreds of available lots, with each offered at no reserve. Collections currently on offer through Mecum On Time include the six separate auctions comprising The Joel Hipp Collection, which close January 15-20 and feature everything from gas pump globes and a wide range of petroliana to pub and tavern items, scale model kits, a variety of toys and more.
And then there’s the Mecum Auctions Retired Motorcycle Event Banners Collection, closing January 29 and featuring more than 30 unique examples of the colossal, 6 by 12-foot vinyl banners seen hanging at Mecum events, each adorned with striking detail shots of elite collector motorcycles.
Registration for Mecum On Time is free, and bidding is easy. Visit OnTime.Mecum.com for more information and to see all items up for grabs.
For more information about Mecum Auctions:
Phone: (262) 275-5050
Email: info@mecum.com
