For the 28th year, Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, will return to the Kansas City Convention Center to host another iteration of one of its longest-running annual auctions. Mecum Kansas City 2021 will take place this December 2-4 and will present an estimated 700 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more for auction.
A private offering dubbed From The Stampede Collection at No Reserve encompasses 16 lots of mostly Ford-built Mustang GT, Saleen and Roush models, including a rare Grabber Orange California Special 2008 Ford Mustang GT/CS (Lot S43) with a 4.6L V-8 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, a 2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 E (Lot S53) that is one of 125 Saleen Extremes produced and one of fewer than 10 produced in Redfire Metallic paint, and also a rare Vista Blue Metallic 2007 Ford Mustang GT Premium (Lot S41) with a 4.6L V-8 engine. A 1999 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe (Lot S55) that is one of just 339 GTS coupes produced for the U.S. market is included in the collection as well.
The Tommy Thompson Collection encompasses 33 lots all at no reserve including a broad selection of Chevrolet and Ford models, with a 1941 Willys Americar Street Rod (Lot S77), featuring a 1957 Chrysler Hemi A-block engine stroked to 427 CI, and a 1965 Pontiac GTO (Lot S92) boasting a 389 CI V-8 with Tri-Power and a 4-speed manual transmission being among the few exceptions. Other vehicles from the collection include a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot S78) with just 39,250 miles and a 427/435 HP V-8 engine, as well as a 1949 Ford Custom Deluxe (Lot S102) with a 239 CI flathead V-8 engine and 3-speed manual transmission.
Those interested in consigning a vehicle for auction at Mecum Kansas City 2021 may find complete details about the consignment process and pricing at Mecum.com. Bidder registration is available online in advance and on-site at the auction for $200, and it includes admission for two persons to the three auction days. General admission tickets are available in advance online for $20 per person, per day, and for $30 at the door and online after Dec. 1; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission. Presiding health and safety protocols will remain in place for all those in attendance. For those unable to attend in person, enhanced remote bidding options are also available, including both online and telephone bidding.
For more information on Mecum Kansas City and all the scheduled 2022 auctions, visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered. For schedule information, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum events, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.
Schedule:
- Mecum Kansas City 2021
- Kansas City Convention Center
- 301 W. 13th Street
- Kansas City, MO 64105
- December 2-4, 2021
Admission: $20 in advance online, and $30 at the door and online after Dec. 1—per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Auction: Vehicle auction begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 and at 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4 TV Schedule: To be announced(All times Central)