Mecum Auctions Announces Larry’s Legacy Auction: Famed Klairmont Museum Collection Set to Cross the Block in Chicago

An Estimated 295 Collector Vehicles and 1,000+ Pieces of Road Art to Cross the Block at No Reserve September 19-21, 2025

WALWORTH, WI – July 9, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Mecum Auctions is proud to announce Larry’s Legacy: From the Larry Klairmont Collection, an exclusive auction event taking place September 19-21, 2025, at the Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum in Chicago. The auction will feature an estimated 295 collector vehicles and over 1,000 pieces of Road Art®, all offered at no reserve, from one of the nation’s most iconic private automotive museum collections.

This auction celebrates the lasting impact of the late Larry Klairmont, whose lifelong passion for preserving automotive history led to the creation of one of the most extraordinary car museums in the country. Headlining the collection is the legendary Golden Sahara II, a futuristic custom car icon that captivated America’s imagination in the late 1950s, and the one-of-a-kind 1926 Rickenbacker Eight Super Sport that is believed to be the only example still extant today.

The public will have a final opportunity to tour the museum during the preview weekend, September 13-14, before it permanently closes its doors following the auction. Preview days are open at no charge to registered bidders, and the public is welcome to attend with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Larry’s Legacy Foundation.

With an incredible array of rare, unique and historically significant automobiles and collectibles, the Larry’s Legacy auction will stand as a fitting tribute to Larry Klairmont’s memory and vision, offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to own a piece of his remarkable story.

More information on Larry’s Legacy Auction will be released in the coming days. For information on all other auctions on Mecum’s schedule, go to 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.

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Mecum Auctions
Communications Department
Breeann Poland
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Source: Mecum Auctions

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