Total sales at Mecum Chattanooga 2022 reached $21.2 million
photo by Mecum Auctions
Mecum Auctions, host of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction, will return to the Fourth Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, sponsored by Millennium Bank, Oct. 13-14 with an estimated 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs and more to cross the auction block at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
The return of Mecum Auctions to the Scenic City follows total sales of $21.2 million at Mecum Chattanooga 2022 and $18.7 million at the inaugural Mecum auction in Chattanooga in 2021. Top sales at Mecum Chattanooga 2022 were led by two 4-speed convertibles: a 1968 Shelby GT500KR (Lot S125.1) that achieved a $302,500 selling price and a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (Lot S123) that sold for $220,000.
“We are proud and thrilled to have Mecum Auctions joining us again at the Fourth Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival,” said Byron DeFoor, founder of the Festival. “We have always believed that Chattanooga is a perfect location for these popular auctions, and we’re pleased to be able to provide unique events to the Festival fans, which also benefit neuroscience research.”
“Mecum Auctions looks forward to joining the other events at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival in support of Byron DeFoor’s vision to further position Chattanooga as a destination among car enthusiasts and also to benefit the neuroscience research through CHI Memorial and the NeuroScience Innovation Foundation,” said Mecum Auctions CEO Dave Magers.
Information on all events at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival may be found at www.chattanoogamotorcar.com. The Festival runs through, Sunday, Oct. 15.
Consignment positions are limited to 600 entries, and those wishing to participate in this year’s Mecum Chattanooga auction are highly encouraged to submit a Request for Position form now to ensure auction placement and also to take advantage of pre-auction marketing opportunities.
Mecum has reinvented its bidder registration process, making it easier than ever for collector car enthusiasts to bid on their dream car, both from home and at the auction. Options for in-person, telephone and internet bidding start at $100, offering bidders the opportunity to get in on the action in whichever way suits them best, said officials.
Mecum bidder ticket holders receive a three-day Festival (Oct. 13-15) to the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.
For more information on Mecum Chattanooga 2023 and all other Mecum 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 Chattanooga 2023
Fourth Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
Sponsored by Millennium Bank
Chattanooga Convention Center
One Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Oct. 13-14, 2023
Preview:
Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
(All Times Eastern)
Admission: Mecum Auctions Chattanooga is part of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, sponsored by Millennium Bank. General Admission tickets can be purchased by visiting https://www.showclix.com/event/chattanooga-motorcar-festival-2023
Ticket Information:
There are several General Admission ticket options for the Festival, including single-day tickets and three-day tickets. General admission includes access to all three venues throughout the Festival weekend, including Targa Sixty Six at the Pace Grand Prix at The Bend, Mecum Auctions at the Chattanooga Convention Center, daytime and evening activities in West Village, such as Car Clubs Friday and Saturday and more, and the Concours d'Elegance on Sunday. Specific tickets include access to a laser light show and concert Friday evening with the B-52s. For more details on ticket options and pricing please visit https://www.showclix.com/event/chattanooga-motorcar-festival-2023
Registration is open for these 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Events:
Official Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Website: https://chattanoogamotorcar.com/
Event Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/chattanooga-motorcar-festival-2023
Targa Sixty Six Pace Grand Prix at The Bend Registration: https://chattanoogamotorcar.com/the-pace-grand-prix/
Car Clubs Application/Registration: https://chattanoogamotorcar.com/car-clubs/
Concours d'Elegance Application/Registration: https://chattanoogamotorcar.com/concours-delegance/
Canossa Fall Rally Chattanooga Registration: https://chattanoogamotorcar.com/rally-by-canossa/
Additional Event Information:
Events during the Festival, which runs from October 13-15, include fun for children and adults, such as games, simulators, automobilia, car club gatherings, specialty displays, celebrity guests, and a concert by the B-52s.
This year, the Festival welcomes Luftgekühlt’s celebration of Brian Redman; the J. Willard Marriott Club featuring curated Ferraris; a special NASCAR exhibition hosted by Ray Evernham; and a Saturday evening fundraiser in the streets of the West Village, "Unlock your Brain."
Chattanooga is known for its interactive attractions that include the Creative Discovery Museum, High Point Climbing, an IMAX movie theater, a variety of shopping options, and the award-winning Tennessee Aquarium. All activities are walkable from the main event and the host hotel, The Westin, making it perfect for families of every age to enjoy, said officials.