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From old schools classics to newer sports cars, Mecum Auctions is rolling in to Indy

Mecum’s 37th Original Spring Classic rolls into Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — From old-school classics to newer sports cars and everything in between, the Mecum Auctions is rolling in to Indianapolis this weekend through next week. 

The auctions are being held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Around 3,000 vehicles will be up for auction starting Friday and running through May 18.

“We’ve got literally everything. Hot rods, classics, Camaros, Muscle cars, Corvettes you name it, it’s most likely here,” said Sam Murtaugh, COO of the Mecum Auctions.

Mecum Auctions is the world’s largest collector car auction company. This event is Dana Mecum’s 37th Original Spring Classic collector car auction. Murtaugh says this spring show is a special one.

“This show is special, because of the spring classic, this is where we got started back in 1988. Moved it here to Indianapolis here in 2008,” Murtaugh said.

Cars such as American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, and customs plus 1,500 pieces of Road Art items to cross the auction block.

“There’s literally something for every style, taste, and budget here,” Murtaugh said.

Murtaugh says the city of Indianapolis is a special place for car lovers.

“Indianapolis is a great car town. Obviously, the Month of May and everything going on, the Indy 500, there’s all sorts of gas and oil in the air in the Month of May in Indy,” he said.

Bidder registrations start at $100 with options for in-person, telephone, and internet bidding for all nine auction days. General admission tickets are $30 per day and $75 for a three-day pass; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission. 

You can find ticket information here

Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with Road Art items and Automobilia collectible auctions before the non-stop vehicle auction until the final lot. 

More information on the auction can be found here.