Mecum Auctions Returns to Glendale This March With Five Days of Legendary Muscle, Classics and Record-Breaking Speed Machines

Lineup will feature rare Shelby Cobras, supercharged Mustangs, historic Vesco land speed racers and 10 incredible collections

WALWORTH, WI – March 10, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Mecum Auctions returns to the Copper State for its annual Glendale auction , set to take place March 17-21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. After a record-breaking Kissimmee auction, Mecum is ready to bring that momentum into Glendale with an estimated 2,000 vehicles, including 10 collections, crossing the block over the five-day event. The auction will be live on ESPN+ Thursday, March 19, through Saturday, March 21, with a new face joining the Mecum broadcast team, Shannon Spake. Spake is a multisport anchor and reporter with over 20 years of experience in the industry, working for the NFL, NASCAR, the Charlotte Hornets and more. The auction will also stream live from gavel to gavel on Mecum.com via the Live Block Cam, covering every moment of the action. The kid-friendly Adventure Zone will return to Glendale as well with exciting activities for children of all ages.

1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster (Lot S262)

Headlining Mecum Glendale is a desirable duo of Shelby Cobras, a model line well known for its track-dominating reputation. The pair includes a 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster and CSX3355: a 1966 Shelby 427. Adding to the muscle lineup is an award-winning supercharged 1968 Ford Mustang Custom Fastbackwith a unique panoramic roof and just 200 miles since its completion. Also among main attractions is the entire Select Vehicles from the Peterson Automotive Museum collection, which comprises show-stopping early-’30s Ford Roadster Hot Rods.

1968 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot S187)

Ten collections will be crossing the block in Glendale, all with impressive groupings of vehicles. Boasting an all-American performance lineup, The Nevada Collection is headlined by a 1969 Camaro Convertible and a 1969 El Camino. A first-year Corvette, a one-of-12 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Bugazzi, and a stealthy black-on-black 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS are among the standout machines in the enticing lineup of American muscle-era icons that form the Retro Garage Collection. From the John Lemmons Collection spans prewar years through the 2000s and showcases rare standout vehicles, including a 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley and a 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Country Squire Wagon.

1933 Ford Model 40 Roadster (Lot F127)

Other eye-catchers heading for the auction stage include a pair of Vesco vehicles that raced across the Bonneville Salt Flats. The first is the 1975 Don Vesco Silver Bird / Lightning Bolt Land Speed Motorcycle, which was piloted by Don Vesco to become the first motorcycle to break the 300 MPH barrier. Alongside it is the 2013 Vesco Racing Turbinator II Streamliner, the first and only wheel-driven car to exceed the 500 MPH barrier, built by Rick Vesco and driven by Dave Spangler.

1975 Don Vesco Silver Bird / Lightning Bolt Land Speed Motorcycle (Lot S172)

For more information on Mecum Glendale 2026 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.

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Mecum Auctions
Communications Department
Breeann Poland
[email protected]

Source: Mecum Auctions

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