For an impressive 15 consecutive years, Mecum Auctions has been the standout event during Monterey Car Week, bringing a vibrant and diverse car auction to the Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California. From August 15-17, 2024, Mecum will once again transform the manicured greens of the golf course into a sprawling car-show paradise, showcasing a spectacular array of automobiles. This year’s auction will feature 600 vehicles and 100 vintage and antique motorcycles, all parading down the iconic Mecum red carpet in a thrilling competition for bids.
The 2024 lineup promises an array of rarities and classics, including a one-of-10 factory competition 1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight, a one-of-19 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Boattail Runabout, and the second and final 962CR, the 1992 Schuppan-Porsche. Car enthusiasts can also look forward to a diverse collection of Italian high-performance vehicles, German masterpieces, and much more. Highlights from this year’s auction will be available for viewing on MotorTrendTV and Max.
As a leading force in the collector-car auction world, Mecum’s events are celebrated for their unparalleled variety and dynamic appeal. The Monterey auction stands out as a consistent highlight of the collector-car calendar, attracting some of the most exclusive vehicles and a distinguished crowd. It remains an inclusive event, welcoming all attendees and their families, whether they’re buying or simply spectating.
Notable vehicles on the auction block this year include the previously mentioned Ford GT40 Lightweight (Lot S90), Packard (Lot S104), and Schuppan-Porsche (Lot F93). Other top attractions include a 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster (Lot F99) with Hollywood connections to Steve McQueen, an award-winning 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider (Lot F103) in striking Pelle Nera, and America’s First Formula 1 Car: a 1960 Scarab Formula 1 (Lot F85), one of only three ever made and raced by legends Lance Reventlow and Chuck Daigh.
Adding to the excitement, a rare 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat (Lot F115), one of just six built, will be featured alongside a 1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Teardrop Coupe (Lot S103), a French masterpiece with Figoni et Falaschi coachwork, and one of just three remaining. American car enthusiasts will be thrilled by selections such as a one-of-22 4-speed-equipped 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona (Lot S99), a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible (Lot S97), one of only 14 produced, and the first production Corvette L88: a 1967 convertible model (Lot S96) once campaigned by Tony DeLorenzo.
In addition to the cars crossing the block, Mecum will make significant announcements regarding upcoming auctions, including an exclusive preview of several highly coveted and historically significant vehicles slated for The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction® in Kissimmee, Florida this January. These cars will be on display in Monterey for public viewing.
Consignments for Mecum Monterey 2024 are still being accepted, and bidder registration will remain open throughout the event. For more information about Mecum Monterey 2024 and other scheduled Mecum auctions, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
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