Mecum Auctions’ Nashville Debut To Bring 17 Collections to Auction Block

Mecum Auctions will hold its inaugural Nashville auction this Sept. 22-26 at Nashville Superspeedway, with an estimated 1,750 collector vehicles to cross the auction block throughout the five-day auction. Before going live on ESPN+, the broadcast team will host the “Mecum Preview Show,” airing on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. ET on Mecum TV via Prime Video and The Roku Channel, as well as the Mecum Auctions YouTube channel.

The show will be hosted by the Mecum broadcast team, with Tanner Foust stepping in for Rutledge Wood as a guest commentator for the duration of the Nashville auction. Live auction coverage will kick off on ESPN+ on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. ET and run through Saturday.

17 Collections Cross the Block

The auction will feature 17 distinctive collections, bringing together an array of significant, rare and highly customized vehicles, according to a press release. Among the highlights is the Roush Automotive Collection, representing the legacy of legendary automotive innovator and motorsports figure Jack Roush.

Also featured is the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Collection, showcasing vehicles from the consignor’s personal collection, including a variety of custom builds, muscle cars and unique machines that reflect the creativity and hands-on spirit of Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage.

Another notable collection crossing the block is the Steve Meadows MSM Global Collection, encompassing over a century of automotive history, from brass-era classics to golden-era muscle.

Featured Vehicles

Among the highlights headed for Mecum Nashville is a 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla, an ultra-high-performance hybrid supercar showing just 174 miles. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L hybrid V-8, the Valhalla produces1,064 horsepower and features all carbon fiber bodywork.

Also commanding attention is a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback wearing Shelby No. 04407; it’s powered by a matching-numbers 428-ci Cobra Jet V-8 and represents one of the most revered Shelby Mustang variants of the era, the release noted.

Rounding out this featured trio is a 1969 Dodge Daytona Hardtop, one of just 503 produced for the 1969 model year, equipped with a 440/375 HP V-8, and showcasing the aerodynamic design and styling that made the Daytona an icon of the muscle car era.

Beyond the auction block, Mecum Nashville will offer attendees a variety of interactive experiences and opportunities to connect with automotive personalities. Derek Bieri of “Vice Grip Garage” will host a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1 to 3 p.m. Throughout the auction, artist and welder Rae Ripple will conduct live demonstrations of her metalwork, including the vehicle she will be selling at Mecum Kissimmee 2027.

Attendees can also take part in the NASCAR Racing Experience, allowing them to climb into a real NASCAR race car alongside a professional racing instructor for three laps around Nashville Superspeedway’s 1.3-mile oval, which features 13 degrees of banking in the turns.