The return of the Mecum Chicago auction this Oct. 8-10 to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center will feature an estimated 1,000 collector cars headlined by American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, hot rods, Resto Mods and more.
The auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators. Bidder registration is $100 and includes admission for the bidder and one guest for all three auction days; registration can be completed in advance at Mecum.comor on-site at the auction. General admission tickets are available in advance and at the gate for $25 per person, per day, and children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.
Main attractions at this year’s event include a stunning bold-red 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Lot S148) boasting a rich history on the race track; the offering will mark the first time in nearly 30 years that the car has been made available to the public. A four-speed 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S147) sporting its original Grabber Blue paint will also be on offer accompanied by its original and well-preserved build sheet as well as two original shipping invoices. Four classic and coveted Pontiacs from the Scott Shaffer Collectionwill give buyers the opportunity to take ownership of an iconic example of the American supercar. Among them is an original unrestored 1969 Ram Air III Firebird Trans Am (Lot S98) that is one of 697 built and one of just 14 with Parchment Paper interior. Another is a frame-off concours-restored 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air IV(Lot S99) with a matching-numbers 400/370hp engine and a rare factory black-on-black color combination. Also on offer from the Scott Shaffer Collection is a 1970 GTO Judge (Lot S101) that features a 400/366hp engine, four-speed transmission and 19 factory options.
The Mecum Chicago auction is Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction. Doors open each day at 8 a.m. The auction will be begin on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. and at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10. Road Art begins 30 minutes prior to the auctioning of cars.
