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The world's largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee 2025 returns with 4,500+ cars to cross the auction block

The high-energy excitement of Mecum Kissimmee 2025 returns with 12 days of bidding action.

The world's largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee. White vintage car on red carpet at Mecum auction. Crowd watches as "SOLD" sign displays $175,000. Bright lights and banners surround.

Mecum Kissimmee, "The World's Largest Collector Car Auction," returns to Osceola Heritage Park on January 7 - 19, 2025, and will feature an estimated 4,500 vehicles, including muscle cars, classics, corvettes, trucks, exotics, hot rods, customs and more.


The Mecum Auctions Company is the world leader in collector and vintage cars and motorcycles, and for more than 30 years, Mecum has been specializing in the sale of collector cars and motorcycles for everybody.


At Mecum Auctions, you’ll find everything from entry-level classics for the new collector to unbelievable investment-grade, vintage vehicles and antique motorcycles. Of course, there’s also plenty of memorabilia, including rare signs, car parts, and personal items. You may even find relics from the farm — including incredible tractors.



Every year, Mecum Auctions offers more than 20,000 lots at multiple auctions around the country. That’s a whole lot of cool classic vehicles!


And their Kissimmee event is always something special. In fact, Mecum’s Kissimmee event is the world’s largest collector car auction. The massive event features an estimated 4500+ vehicles and the ceaseless high-energy of Mecum Auctions action. But that’s not all! There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride.


So, whether you’re a casual car aficionado or serious about adding a new toy to your garage, the Kissimmee Mecum Auctions is sure to have something for you.


The world's largest collector car auction, Mecum Kissimmee. Crowd at a classic car show with vintage vehicles, booths, and signs. Overcast sky. People chatting and exploring the event space.

Over the years, Road Art has become a staple of Mecum Auctions. Road Art is Mecum’s all-encompassing term for memorabilia that collectors might enjoy as decor in their garage, bar, home, or barn – basically, anywhere you like to show off your love of collecting. And while Road Art items often have ties to car culture, the things you’ll see here are not exclusively automotive related.



Making a bid on the car of your dreams is easy and convenient. In fact, there are three different ways to do it. You can bid online, over the telephone, or in person. This is great, as it means you won’t miss out if you’re busy on the day the auction you’re interested in is set to take place.


Tickets are $30 per person, per day, or $75 for a three day ticket.


Those 12 and under receive complimentary admission — so it’s great for the whole family!


1970 Porsche 917K, Steve McQueen’s Hero Car from “Le Mans” to be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee 2025

Following its unprecedented unveiling before a stunned crowd at the 2024 Mecum Monterey auction, Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K, the “Hero Car” from the 1971 film “Le Mans” and one of the most recognizable race car in all of history, will be offered at auction this January 2025 by Mecum Auctions at The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction in Kissimmee, Florida.


This star-studded icon of the movie screen and race scene is undoubtedly among the most historically significant and culturally consequential cars ever to take to the auction stage.


Celebrated movie cars typically owe their fame more to the silver screen than to their mechanical pedigree or striking design. However, there is one exceptional case where cinematic star power converges with top-tier automotive engineering. Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K, the “Hero Car” from the 1971 film Le Mans is unequivocally this exceptional case. It is not only a cinematic icon purchased new by the King of Cool, but also a world-class racing machine.



This year, it’s shaping up to be an absolutely amazing year for car lovers at Mecum Kissimmee, in addition to Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K, other vehicles that will be offered at the 2025 return of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction include the famous Essex Wire Cobra, a 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra that is arguably the winningest Cobra of all time; the 1976 Porsche 934 that was driven to a Group 4 Class Victory in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans; and the 1983 Porsche 935/84 driven by Bob Akin to 5th place in the 1985 24 Hours of Daytona.


More highlights include the 1932 Ford Tommy Foster Roadster that won Most Outstanding Car at the 1953 Detroit Autorama; the 1966 Lola T90 Ford Indy Car driven by Jackie Stewart to 6th place in the 1966 Indianapolis 500; and an AACA and CCCA award-winning 1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster that is one of seven Baker-Raulang-bodied roadsters in existence.


For more details on Mecum Kissimmee:


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