Pictures: Mecum Kissimmee 2022 collector car auction
Mecum Kissimmee returns for its annual event with 3,500 collector cars up for auction at Osceola Heritage Park Jan. 6-16. Mecum’s Central Florida event takes place over 11 days and represents the world’s largest collector car auction. While classic Corvettes, Shelbys, Ferraris, Mustangs and Chargers are some of the mainstays of most Mecum auctions, the show also brings in modern supercars, a variety of trucks and old model off-roaders in mint condition. Visitors can pay $200 for the chance to bid ($500 for gold-level perks) or $30 per day to attend as a guest and watch the auction.
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Mecum Kissimmee 2022
Bidders watch as a Mercedes convertible rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Vintage Corvettes in mint condition are displayed and will be up for auction at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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The light catches a vintage Cadillac at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1974 Chevrolet Camaro rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 2000 Bentley Arnage rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Dodge Chargers and Challengers are available for passenger thrill rides at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Mecum attendees and staff congregate around a pair of vintage Chevrolets at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Jared Premick of Pittsburgh works on polishing his 1958 Cadillac Series 62 convertible at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1974 Chevrolet Camaro rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Jared Premick and Maggie Nowakowski of Pittsburgh work on polishing their 1958 Cadillac Series 62 convertible at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A Ford Mustang rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Auctioneer Jimmy Landis tries to get the crowd excited about the vehicles crossing the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1974 Chevrolet Camaro rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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The light catches the open engine bay of a Chevrolet Bel Air at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 2016 Radical RXC GT3 Coupe is among the lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Modern supercars, including a 2016 Pagani Huayra, is among lots featured at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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The sun catches the rear bumper of a vintage muscle car at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
Dodge Chargers and Challengers are available for passenger thrill rides at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
A juggler on a unicycle entertains crowds at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is one of the featured lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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The sun reflects off a pair of Chevrolet Corvairs at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 2018 Ford GT is among lots available at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Auctioneer Jimmy Landis tries to get the crowd excited about the vehicles crossing the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A Mecum staffer scans the crowd for interested bidders at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Gold bidders enjoy the lounge area at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1964 Dragula Munsters Coffin Dragster designed by George Barris is among cars available to bidders at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1964 Turbosonic Custom Dragster designed by George Barris os on display at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Vintage collector cars are lined up at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1976 Dodge Charger Tommy Ivo funny car is displayed for attendees to see at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Jared Premick and Maggie Nowakowski of Pittsburgh work on polishing their 1958 Cadillac Series 62 convertible at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
Collector cars are lined up for visitors to browse at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 2021 Ford Bronco is among lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A custom Harley-Davidson skull trike is among available lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1992 Ferrari F40 sits in front of a 1951 Hirohata Mercury custom, an iconic car built by Sam and George Barris, at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1951 Hirohata Mercury Custom built by Sam and George Barris is one of the popular lots bidders have the chance to own at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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Reflections abound in the chrome finish of a 1956 Chevy Bel Air at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
A custom hot rod bus is among available lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1958 Cadillac Series 62 convertible is among lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A classic Corvette rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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An auction attendee checks out a vintage El Camino at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A vintage Buick glistens in the sun at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype is among sought-after lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
A roadster is among collectable lots at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
Dodge Chargers and Challengers are available for passenger thrill rides at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Mecum Kissimmee 2022
A 1979 Jeep CJ-7 rolls across the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
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A Pontiac GTO is in the staging area at Mecum Kissimmee at Osceola Heritage Park on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)