Dana Mecum founded the auction company bearing his name in the 1980s from his home. Today, it’s one of the largest automotive-focused auction companies on the planet, if not THEE largest. Each event seems to have something for everyone, including their budget.
Coming up, they’ll be offering fabulous investments as garage décor – see how clever they are?
Below, see results from their recent World’s Largest Road Art® Auction in Walworth, and some featured lots from upcoming auctions!
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World’s Largest Road Art Auction Results
Mecum Auctions is hot off the final day of its successful first annual World’s Largest Road Art® Auction. The six-day auction at Mecum’s company headquarters in Walworth, Wisconsin, saw 92% of the nearly 4,000 lots sold for a total of $10.9 million. Leading the top sellers at the auction was the set of two single-sided Kelly Tires porcelain signs in their original ring (S101) that sold at $265,500. Neon signs also proved to be popular, with the animated Star Lanes sign (S144) selling for $247,800, the 1940 John Deere Caterpillar sign (F455) hammering sold at $177,000, and a rotating Mobil Pegasus neon (F102) claiming $118,000.
It wasn’t just signs that caught the attention of bidders in Walworth, as the auction saw a wide variety of items find new homes, including a 1930 Texaco Fire-Chief Hat Gas Pump Globe (F189) that hammered sold at $82,600 and a Space Patrol Kiddie Ride (S117) that sold for $25,960. The record-sized auction is set for a June 2024 return, happening once again at Mecum Auctions’ home in Wisconsin’s beautiful southeastern lake country, offering Road Art® enthusiasts another opportunity to gather to enjoy the camaraderie the beloved hobby creates.
 Kelly Tires Two Single-Sided Porcelain Signs in Original Ring |  |  1940s John Deere Caterpillar Double-Sided Porcelain Neon Sign |
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From the John Parham Estate Collection – Sept. 6-9, 2023
Along with offerings at Harrisburg and Monterey, the division will also be auctioning Road Art® from the long-admired John Parham Estate Collection, with the auction slated for September 6 through 9 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. Featured Road Art® lots for the auction include a 1920s Shell Service Station, a 1950 aluminum helmet hand-engraved by Von Dutch, and a double-sided porcelain Harley-Davidson neon sign.
Mecum Auctions’ On Time division also has an impressive selection of timed online auctions live now. The Corvette Die-Cast Collection offers an impressive array of die-cast models that pay homage to the legendary Corvette lineage, while the American Muscle Die-Cast Collection focuses on the golden era of muscle cars and capturing the essence of raw American horsepower. Also among current On Time auctions, the American Vintage Sports Car Racing Collection sets its eyes on the golden age of American motorsports, showcasing the very best of American racing heritage through posters, artwork and more. Bidding for the items starts at just $1, and registration is free and easy at OnTime.Mecum.com.
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Phone: (262) 275-5050
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