Mecum Auctions is Bringing the Heat to Florida July 9-12, 2025

An estimated 1,500 vehicles will cross the auction block during
the Florida Summer Special

WALWORTH, WI – July 4, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –  Mecum Auctions is heading to Kissimmee, Florida, for the sixth annual Florida Summer Special classic and collector car auction this July 9-12 at Osceola Heritage Park. With an estimated 1,500 vehicles and roughly 100 pieces of Road Art® on offer, the lineup has something for everyone. The Mecum broadcast team is back for the Florida Summer Special with a new addition to the team—automotive analyst Rutledge Wood—and they’ll be live on ESPN+ starting at noon ET Friday and Saturday. The entire auction from start to finish will also be streamed via the Live Block Cam on both Mecum.com and Mecum’s YouTube Channel.

Starring in the Summer Special lineup are several greats from the muscle car scene, including a classic white 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6, a 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with a 5.7L V-8 and a 1966 Ford Mustang Custom Fastbackcomplete with a Supercharged Coyote Gen 3 5.0L V-8 engine. Also joining the lineup is a variety of modern performance behemoths, including a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Convertible and a Rapid Red 2022 Ford Shelby GT-H Supercharged with only 768 miles on the odometer.

With its locale in the Sunshine State and its midsummer timing, the Summer Special auction features an array of rides befitting of the theme. A 1978 Fiat Jolly Conversion with a 767cc inline 4-cylinder engine and a striking red exterior is one such warm-weather delight, and a 1969 Volkswagen Type II Bus with a sunroof and racks on top might be ideal for bringing the whole crew to the beach. Whether cruising the coast or hitting the off-road trails, an auction-bound 1970 Ford Bronco Custom is ready for both, and on Friday, a Bruce Meyers-built 1969 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy will also grace the Mecum Auctions stage.

Two collections are set to cross the auction block at the Florida Summer Special as well. The Schroeder Family Collection includes a wide variety of vehicles, from a 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S to a 1970 Dodge Challenger, along with a blast from the more distant past with a 1941 Ford Custom Street Rod. The second and final collection is The Bill and Barb Farwig Collection, which is composed entirely of Road Art®. With 23 pieces in this collection, it is sure to turn heads with its various signs, gas pumps, wall art and more, including a Route 66 Single-Sided Neon Sign and a Tokheim Esso Gas Pump.

For more information on the 2025 Florida Summer Special and all other scheduled Mecum events, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles offered, as well as a detailed auction and event schedule.

(All times in Eastern)

1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (Lot F207)

2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (Lot S162)

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Convertible (Lot S299)

1970 Ford Bronco Custom (Lot S144)

Source: Mecum Auctions

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