Watch Mecum’s Monterey Auction Broadcast Live Over The MotorTrend TV Network From Monterey Car Week, August 13–15, 2026
August 13 @ 8:00 am - August 15 @ 6:00 pm
$20
Mecum Monterey will auction over 600 classic and vintage cars during Monterey Car Week and broadcast the event live over the MotorTrend Broadcast Network from August 13-15, 2026.
This year’s auction will feature eight private car collections as well as hundreds of carefully curated vintage muscle cars, high-end supercars, exotic cars, rare sports cars, pre-war classic cars, and classic motorcycles.
The Mecum Auction Monterey will take place over three days at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel from August 13-15, 2026. Tickets for the auction are open to everyone and are now on sale on the Mecum website for $20 in advance online, or $30 at the gate.
New this year, Mecum will feature an innovative, first-of-its-kind tech-focused automotive event called The Monterey Motorsports Festival (MMF). The event promises to captivate automotive enthusiasts through new immersive and engaging experiences. The MMF will take place all day (11 am-10pm) on August 15th, 2026. (Details of the event are listed below)
Top Five Featured Cars
- 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla (Lot R45 – From the Milton Verret Collection): Finished in Gloss Exposed Carbon Fiber over a Nero Alcantara interior. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L 1,064 HP hybrid V-8 paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Showing 196 miles on the odometer (Chassis #014), this hypercar features Formula 1-derived active aerodynamics, top-exit exhaust pipes, dihedral doors, and a carbon-fiber monocoque.
- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot R38 – From the Milton Verret Collection): Refinished in bespoke PPG Rosso Fuoco (Fire Red) over Black leather (VIN: WP0CA29805L001248). Driven 3,471 miles, it houses a mid-mounted 5.7L 603 HP V-10 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a beechwood shift knob. One of 644 US-market units, it includes carbon-ceramic brakes, forged magnesium wheels, and a carbon-fiber tub stripped and repainted to concours standards.
- 2017 Ferrari F12tdf (Lot R16 – The Tricolore Scuderia Collection): Finished in Bianco Avus with factory-painted Italian Tricolore racing stripes over Nero Alcantara. Powered by a front-mid 6.3L 769 HP naturally aspirated V-12 and a 7-speed dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission. Showing just 89 miles, this 1-of-799 example was customized through Ferrari’s Extra Campionario program and features Virtual Short Wheelbase rear-wheel steering and Giallo Modena calipers.
- 1957 Kuzma Offenhauser Indy Car (Lot R23 – The John Davis “Too Much Fun” Collection): Dressed in historic Dean Van Lines White and Gold #12 competition livery (Chassis #KUZ-57-01). Equipped with a 255 CI (4.2L) Offenhauser DOHC inline-4 engine mated to a 2-speed manual racing transmission. Provenance includes competing in the 1957 Indianapolis 500, featuring a tubular spaceframe, Halibrand knock-off magnesium wheels, and Hilborn mechanical fuel injection.
- 2025 BRABUS Porsche Turbo S 900R Masterpiece Cabriolet (Lot R37 – From the Milton Verret Collection): Finished in BRABUS Shadow Black with carbon accents over a hand-stitched leather cabin. Driven by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L 900 HP flat-6 connected to an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Showing 161 miles, it is 1 of only 2 US-delivered examples crafted in Bottrop, Germany, equipped with BRABUS Widestar carbon bodywork, active titanium exhaust, and Monoblock Z wheels.
Vintage Car Collections
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- From the Milton Verret Collection: A pair of 2026 Aston Martin Valhallas leads this impressive group, where they’re joined by a pair of Brabus Porsche Turbo S 900Rs, a Brabus-restored Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5, and a low-mileage Porsche Carrera GT.
- The Tricolore Scuderia Collection: This desirable stable of modern Ferrari models spans from 2001 to 2023 and is headlined by a trio of examples dressed in bianco with Italian tricolore livery, including a pair of 458 Speciales and an F12tdf.
VIDEO: Monterey Streaming Mecum Auto Auction Preview
- From the Jack Collection: This stately and diverse collection encompasses early, turn-of-the-century runabouts, rare racers from the 1940s and ’50s, and even a pair of 1980s-era icons including a DeLorean DMC-12 and a March 81C Cosworth Indy Car.
- The John Davis “Too Much Fun” Collection: A range of significant rides make up this eclectic yet competition-focused group, from the Indy 500-raced 1957 Kuzma Offenhauser Indy Car to NASCAR stock cars and Lola T616 Mazda racers.
- Ruote da Sogno SRL Collection: This nimble group of mostly Italian bikes includes fan favorites like the Moto Guzzi Falcone 500 and the Ducati 750 Sport, as well as one unique Alfa Romeo race car.
MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
On Saturday, August 15, Mecum will serve as the Title Sponsor of the innovative Monterey Motorsports Festival at the expansive Monterey Fair & Event Center. The first-of-its-kind tech-focused automotive event promises to deliver a distinct and immersive experience intended to contrast the current schedule of long-running Car Week experiences. Visit MontereyMotorsportsFestival.com for tickets and more information.
For the first time at Car Week, the Monterey Motorsports Festival (MMF) is a unique automotive celebration, designed to captivate automotive enthusiasts through immersive and engaging experiences. The Monterey Motorsports Festival offers eclectic experiences for everyone, from gearheads and tech enthusiasts who love big toys to those who simply want to soak up the excitement of revving engines in an engaging, all-inclusive atmosphere.
A single ticket to the MMF gives you access to the best the car world has to offer and includes the following events.
• New Vehicle Technology Displays, Electric-Solar
• Automotive Displays, Exotics-Classics-Race-JDMs
• Off-Road Truck Displays, All-Wheel Drive
• Motorcycles, New-Classics-Electric
• UTVs and ATVs, New and Future Technology
• Electric Bicycle Technologies, All Types
• Heavy Equipment Technologies, Excavators-Skid Steers, and More
• Car Driving Simulators, Live Workshops & Demos
• Meet and Greet with Influencers, Business Leaders
• Music, Entertainment, and Food and Beverage
The MMF will take place all day (11 am -10 pm) on August 15th, 2026. (Click Here For More MMF Details)
As an organization, Mecum has a keen focus on charity. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charitable organizations: Boys and Girls Club, The Heritage Foundation, and Victims of Crime.
MECUM MONTEREY LIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE:
You can watch the Mecum Monterey Auction 2026 live on MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend Plus TV, streaming online and over your local cable. Broadcast dates, times, and schedules are listed below.
Additionally, we have provided a detailed description of how to access the MotorTrend live-streaming feed. Updates for dates, times, and schedules will be posted here on CarCollectorsClub.com.
(Below is the Mecum Auction Monterey Live, Replay, and Delayed TV Schedule)
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – LIVE Broadcast on Motortrend Plus Broadcast and Motortrend TV Network
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – DELAYED on the Motortrend TV Broadcast Network
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM // RE-AIR Mecum on MotorTrend TV
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – LIVE Mecum on MotorTrend and MotorTrend+
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – LIVE Broadcast on MotorTrend+ and Motortrend TV
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – DELAYED on the Motortrend TV Broadcast Network
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM // REPLAY on Mecum Motortrend TV
Watch Mecum Streaming Live Instructions:
- Click on the “Watch Mecum Live Link Below”.
- Sign in to Mecum using your Google or Facebook account.
- After signing in, Mecum will forward you to the Live Auction Link.
- WATCH MECUM LIVE NOW
- OR – Log on to Motortrend TV Here and Login In (Motortrend TV Link)
WHEN:
Thursday, August 13-15, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. (Gates open at 8am)
AUCTION SCHEDULE
- 8:00 AM – Gates open where you can start viewing the car collections, grab a seat, and shop Mecum’s official merchandise.
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Aug. (14-15) The Road Art Auction Starts in the morning main auction area.
*Aug. 13th only, the road art auction times are 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM to Close – All inventoried vehicles will be auctioned for each day.
WHERE:
The Monterey Week Auctions take place at the
► Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel – Del Monte Golf Course
► 1 Old Golf Course Road Monterey, CA 93940
► Phone: 831-372-1234
GENERAL ADMISSION AND DAILY TICKET PRICE
Tickets at the gate on the day of the auction
$30 per person, per day.
Advance Tickets Online:
$20 per person, per day. Online-only.
*(Advance ticket sales offered until 11:59 PM, August 12, 2026 CDT)
• Children 12 years and younger get in free.
• All Mecum admissions are sold on a nonrefundable basis.
HOTEL DEALS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course (This is the host hotel)
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940 (See on Google Map)
MECUM 4-Night Package Deal
• Standard rooms cost $3,654.00
• (check-in 8/12, check out 8/16)
• 4-night package
ABOUT THE HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY HOTEL
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a 4-star hotel situated in Monterey, California. It is nestled on 22 acres of Monterey Pine trees, just 20 minutes from Pebble Beach and a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean.
The hotel boasts 643 recently renovated guest rooms and suites. Amenities include a spa, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and several restaurants. Additionally, the hotel is located on the Del Monte Golf Course, a par-72 championship course that has hosted numerous professional tournaments.
AIRPORTS
If you are flying in, the closest airport is the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) which is only 10 minutes away. The other major airport that is 90 minutes away is the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).
THREE WAYS TO BID
There are three convenient ways to bid and buy cars and memorabilia at the Mecum Monterey Auction while watching the auction’s live broadcast on MotorTrend TV. These include bidding live in-person, online, or via telephone. You can use the Mecum online bid submission form here.
IN-PERSON: Experience the thrill of bidding right on the auction floor, mingling with thousands of car collectors. You can register to bid in person (at the show) or online by simply completing an online form. Registering to bid is straightforward and easy by clicking on the button below.
TELEPHONE: Enjoy the convenience and anonymity of bidding by telephone from anywhere in the world. A good strategy is to watch the auction live on MotorTrend TV (online or over the phone) and place your bid right over the telephone. Once you’re registered, you can even have someone bid on your behalf. Follow the link below to register online.
INTERNET: You can also bid on a car online after you have registered. Simply watch the auction live on MotorTrend TV and enter your bids with a click of a button. You can register for online bidding by following the “Register to Bid” button below.
With all three options above, you can call Mecum directly at ☎ (262) 275-5050 to speak with a dedicated bidding representative.
AUCTION UPDATES
For more up-to-date information about the Mecum Monterey Auction 2026, you can visit the Mecum.com website. The website offers the most up-to-date information on new consignments and includes pricing, descriptions, images, and details. You can also call Mecum directly at ☎ (262) 275-5050 for additional details.
EVENT SUMMARY
Event: Mecum Auction in Monterey, California
Date: August 13-15, 2026
Featuring: Over 600 Vehicles For Sale
Location: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa – Del Monte Golf Course
Address: 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 372-1234
