The Inaugural Mecum Nashville Collector Car Auction Kicks Off Next Week, Sept. 22-26

Mecum’s Nashville debut will bring 1,750 vehicles and many interactive experiences to Nashville Superspeedway

WALWORTH, WI – September 17, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – 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.

1995 Ford Mustang Cobra “Nobody’s Fool” IMSA Road Race Car (Lot S140)

The auction will feature 17 distinctive collections, bringing together an array of significant, rare and highly customized vehicles. Among the highlights is the Roush Automotive Collection, representing the legacy of legendary automotive innovator and motorsports figure Jack Roush. The collection offers an impressive selection of vehicles connected to the Roush name and its decades-long influence across motorsports, performance engineering and the automotive industry. 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 From the Steve Meadows MSM Global Collection , encompassing over a century of automotive history, from brass-era classics to golden-era muscle.

1964 Plymouth Barracuda Landau Prototype (Lot S235)

Among the standout vehicles 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 producing a remarkable 1,064 HP and featuring all carbon fiber bodywork, the Valhalla represents Aston Martin’s latest (and greatest) expression of cutting-edge performance and technology. 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. Rounding out this featured trio is a 1969 Dodge Daytona Hardtop: one of just 503 produced for the 1969 model year, equipped with a potent 440/375 HP V-8, and showcasing the aerodynamic design and unmistakable styling that made the Daytona an icon of the muscle car era.

1971 Dodge Charger R/T (Lot F83)

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 metal work, 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 adrenaline-pumping laps around Nashville Superspeedway’s 1.3-mile oval, which features 13 degrees of banking in the turns.

2026 Aston Martin Valhalla (Lot S119)

For more information on Mecum Nashville 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.

Mecum Auctions
Communications Department
Breeann Poland
[email protected]

Source: Mecum Auctions

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