Iconic iron headlines 1st Mecum Vegas lineup

Mecum Auctions will produce its first-ever Las Vegas collector-car auction on Nov. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center featuring an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more to cross the auction block.

Among the headline lots is a well-documented 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster (Lot S105.1) that retains its original aluminum body, red seat covers and 6-inch chrome wire wheels. Another headliner is a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Lot S108) that is documented with a copy of the original build sheet confirming its matching-numbers chassis, body, engine, four-speed transmission and differential. Also included among the main is a well-documented two-owner1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird (lot S115) that stands as one of the most original and highly optioned Hemi Superbirds known to exist.

Several private collections will round out the quality consignments in Vegas with collector Les Quam bringing 11 cars, including a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot S75.1), five Vipers and a ’68 Yenko Camaro (Lot S73). Barry Walston will also bring a selection of vehicles with six of his finest ‘30s Fords and more set to be offered at no reserve.

Bidder registration is available online in advance for $100, $200 after auction start, and includes admission for two 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 once the auction begins.

Doors open daily at 8 a.m., with the vehicle auction beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 and at 10 a.m.on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18. Mecum Las Vegas 2017 will be broadcast on Facebook Live a total of 12 hours. A live stream of the entire auction will be presented at Mecum.com.