I love Mecum. Great atmosphere, some great cars, definitely some deals, definitely some dawgs, friends are made there. I’ve been to Mecum in KC, Indy, Kissimmee, Orlando, Dallas, Chattanooga. Most of the staff, auctioneers, drivers are friendly and there to have a good time. Go, and have a good time!

Best Ending and response Ever! :) Awesome Man Cave! And loose the Rubber/Plastic trunk mat. It destroys metal since it doesn´t breathe. (Condensation in hot/cold weather) Keep us posted. More people will find your channel! Thanks from Sweden

What do people do with these cars that they pay a lot for? Do they just keep them in their garage and look at them? The way people drive today, I would be afraid to drive them.

Thinking of purchasing a vehicle at an auction? You'll be sorry.

Sweden Here Again. I just found you on youtube. Rock n´Roll, Beer, and American Muscle, in a one stop shop. -You have a new subscriber! Also, I see you like the Trans Am. I have an original T/A 6,6, Y82 Special edition, Starlight Black, Black interior, and W72 option, 1977 "Bandit". In Rust free, fully working condition, with the PHS report. (I´m guessing you know about the W72 option?) I hope you find a T/A for future videos! Thanks! //Peter Sweden

Sweden here again! :) And thank you brother for "showing off" to the world whats really going on. I hope you read my comment from your last video. :) And I really like your Bar. :) //Peter Sweden

Sweden here! -And let me tell you.. 80-90% of the cars that we import from the U.S are sadly more or less Junk! :( I´ve seen more Bondo, and house-sprayfoam-insulation from your side, than I´d ever thought possible.. ..And then I see videos about "how to rustrepair your car.. - with the Sprayfoam.. -Like it`s an actual fix!? -Hell No! :) I bought a -53 Bel Air Custom Chop Top from the U.S. All tricked out! I mean, it was Wicked Cool! I was gonna have the most Bitchin ride in town! A car-agent, that i hired, told me it was the coolest thing ever, and that the guy was legit. I payed around 30K USD for it, and then things got weird.:( And i mean a mess! 5 mounts later it finally arrived. F...in worst car I ever saw! I was Devastated! Just, Guys, Do better. Or at least be honest. My life savings Gone.. We have a great reputation of restoring old cars, and we have the biggest american car culture in the world. (Outside the U.S) Many cars that have been super-restored here, are sold back to the States. And they are Nice! We take pride in havi´n as little Bondo as possible. But most you guys.. Geez Louise.. :( I´m not no keyboard warrior! I Live for American cars! I got my first Camaro at 15yrs old, and my second Camaro at 17. Over here you don´t find them everywhere. And all american cars cost a lot! I´m 41 now and currently the proud owner of 9 American cars. From a Custom -58 Bel Air 348bb, to a -96 Impala SS. Thank You for this video! Finally an honest take on these auctions! I hope folks read my comment! Thanks again. //Peter Sweden

Always wanted to go to the Las Vegas show. Thank you for the video and education.

Agreed , Do your homework . Everyone has the chance to supress excitement and the kid in a candy store mentality , to give a good looking over of vehicles of interests and never be afraid to ask questions .

Mecum and Barrett ruined the hot rod car market as far as I’m concerned. Every piece of junk old car for sale in my area is grossly overpriced. People watch these auctions and think their old car is worth a fortune. My buddy just built a ‘69 Chevelle 396. The most reasonable start he could find was $10K and it had a tree growing up through it and no drivetrain. He put it on a frame he had built with a 396 n TH 400. Replaced quarters doors hood bumpers.

Some people are not smart enough to appreciate the truth. Thanks

Love your comment on the red Caddy. ...Looks like shit, perfect fit at my house!!

Did you find out how much the 'Bondo Bucket' sold for?

Another born and raised Tennesseean here lol. Great advice and thank you for sharing. I have never understood how anyone bids on a classic car or truck either through eBay, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson or any of the other auction houses without actually seeing the vehicle in person. I know if I did I'd end up with a pig in a poke lol.

Thanks some one needs to call them out for selling junk

In addition to your comments about the 71 chevelle. none of thepanels fit. check oout the hood . your comments were correct

That silver Chevette made me laugh, my brother who bought one brand new still has it sitting under his carport, just over 100,000 miles on it. Maybe it’s worth something?

Went to Mecum

On the Steve Mc Queen car it is not original it was repainet to me that would bring the price way down i would want it to be original.

Thank you for reiterating what a lot of us already know,theres plenty of was to fool a magnet, just proves that cheats dont like somebody pissing in their boots

If you were shocked by 25 million price on the Porsche, prepare yourself for Indy. Likely to see 60-80 million on a couple of cars.

Some people have to much money , and got it to easy !

“Not all cars at the auction are junk, but all junk cars are at the auction”. 😅

Did you see those clowns wrecking those hoods. 😢

Your videos are very informative. I want an old car but haven’t had one for years. It’s a different world now, if you have to buy one. I’m not hopeful.

Bondo buckets abound!!

Buyer beware lot of dealers flipping average at best cars and trucks then Dana takes 10 percent out of your wallet not a fan

No car is worth 25 million!

I think the purpose of your video is to educate the buying public to do their due diligence and know what they are buying. If it has Bo do and the buyer is aware that’s the buyers decision. Well done video and kudos to you for your integrity.

Por che not Porsh lol I do enjoy watching the videos

Been to multiple Mecum and BJ auctions, cars look a whole lot better on TV than they do in person. Most of the time I don't consider the prices at the auctions a good deal, although every once in a while you do see one go across the block for a pretty good price. There are too many guys at auctions that have way too much money burning a hole in their pocket and are willing to pay ridiculous money for stuff. One year at BJ I saw a real JL8 code 1969 Z28 sell for less money than a clone did, and they were both in really good condition.

Don't scratch the Bondo!!!

Some people have no idea what they are looking at those auctions and I can imagine people on You Tube and their comments, and the funny thing about some on You Tube is that they can't turn a wrench and have never owned any type of a real street rod or muscle car and in miny cases have no idea of what they are talking about. Oh well, when a person produces videos on You Tube, I guess the nuts come out of the closet.

I feel your criticism of rough body work is a good service to help educate those that get sold on shiny paint! So many have paid full restoration money on these “Lipstick Jobs” only to have to spend another 20-50k to fix the car once the shoddy work reveals itself.

You can’t fix stupid. That’s not Mecum’s fault.

You're right to point out that not all cars are top quality at Mecum. When a cars' paint shows flaws and blemishes under the auction lights, you know it's not a good car. Yet the commentators act like every car is best examples they've ever seen.

Buyer Beware At All Auctions ! If you dont know what you're looking at don't bid !! See Ya All at Barrett Scottsdale!!

Great presentation enjoyed very much...

The last four minute speech is epic. Somebody finally said it, thank you. Make a smarter decision is the message, but how do you make these morons understand ? Well, you will n o t.

Just a footnote. I did purchase the car at the Glendale Mecum auction.

Bought a nice looking, well done restomod thinking it was a good buy. Since the purchase I have redone some suspension and the fuel system. Now I’m in the middle of having the engine rebuilt and stroked. It’s true that you have to be aware you’re bidding on and buying someone’s problem or problems.

Great job on pointing out the fact that a lot of these cars are crap. The sellers either don't care about, or possibly dont realize, the lack of quality in them. As far as the bad bodywork/bondo goes, the uninitiated need to take a GOOD body man with them, to look at these piles and point out the work that has been, or needs to be, done. Like you, I don't need a meter or a magnet to spot bad bodywork, but I've been at it since age 16, in 1977.

I recall years ago tire kicking at a Mecum event. The only car I was half interested in was a Delorean DMC-12 with some minor issues. The driver door was hanging up on the body so I couldn't get in it. But I was still curious what it would fetch. The car stalled on the podium. The driver tried to restart but battery was dead. She tried to exit but the door was jammed so she crawled over the console and out the passenger side head first. That's when the auctioneer reminded everyone the car was no reserve. Hammer fell at $7,000 to a bidder right in front of me. I leaned over and congratulated him on a fine eye. He looked up and asked if I wanted to buy it! The car was mine for $7,500. I enjoyed wrenching on it for a year and sold it for five times the amount privately. It was a classic case of knowing the cars issues, knowing what it should be worth, and a bit of dumb luck haha.

Most of those cars are lipstick on a pig

Given that the more collectible muscle cars and exotics from the 1960's were already getting saved and restored 40 years ago, it seems we can thank their insane price increases not so much on increasing rarity but more on as you say "rich guys trading baseball cards".

Any idea what the sell thru was for the entire event? Thx Mike

Haters gonna hate Good job!

Even the million-dollar cars have bond with them George barriss cars full of it muscle cars are carved out of bondo

porsche auction was fake as hell.these auctions are nothing but money launderring events.every car has some filler in it

That Chevette only had like 45 miles on it. It went for $33k.