The world’s largest collector car auction kicks off early next month. Mecum Kissimmee 2026 takes place January 6th – 18th at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Mecum expects 4,500 cars at their annual kickoff to the January auction frenzy.
That massive docket is as impressive as ever featuring the most desirable collector cars from every corner of the hobby. The overall main attraction is the only white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO which could set a record for the most expensive car ever sold at public auction. Add to that a couple of Ford GT40’s, Shelby Cobra’s, a 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible, prewar classics, and you get the picture.
The Corvette portion of the docket is equally impression. As we go to press, we see 259 Corvettes already consigned to the docket and we expect many more before the first gavel drops next month. All 8 Corvette generations are represented, and the cars range from projects, to drivers, to impeccably restored show cars.
And, as you’d expect, the Corvette docket contains some of the most sought-after cars out there. Bidders can choose from 4 L88’s, 2 LS6’s, 2 1963 Z06’s, the first 1957 airbox car, multiple fuelies, and countless big blocks. The rarest of the rare always show up in Kissimmee.
Here’s how the Corvette docket currently breaks down:
More Corvettes are being added to the docket every day so these numbers will change. However, as has been the case, the early generations make up the bulk of the docket with midyears (built between 1963 and 1967) making up nearly half of all the Corvette consignments.
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from each generation.
C1: 1953 – 1962
1953 White / Red Roadster: #186 of 300 built; frame off restored in Polo White over red interior; blue flame 6 with automatic transmission.
1953 Kindig CF-1 Roadster #001: The first CF-1 produced. Finished in white over red as a tribute to the 1953 Corvettes. Carbon fiber body over a Roadster Shop chassis. 550hp Lingenfelter LS7 with 4L80e transmission.
1957 Black / Silver / Red Airbox Big Brake Fuelie: The earliest known airbox Corvette and 1 of just 43 produced. 283/283 fuelie engine combined with RPO 579D Airbox intake and RPO 684 heavy duty racing suspension.
C2: 1963 – 1967
1967 Red / Red L88 Coupe: 1 of 20 produced and the only known red/red example. 430hp L88 with M22 4-speed transmission. Highly awarded with Bloomington Gold, NCRS Top Flight, Performance Verification, Duntov, and more.
1963 Silver / Black Z06 Coupe: 1 of 199 produced. Matching numbers 360hp fuelie engine with 4-speed manual transmission. Extensive restoration and NCRS Top Flight award.
1963 Peter Brock Studio Concept #1: The 1963 Split Window Coupe reimagined by the man who designed it the first time around. Finished in striking Ferrari Blue over beige custom interior and powered by a 650hp Corvette LT4 engine.
1967 Green / Black Wingate FSO Coupe: The only known, documented example of a factory Shop Order C2 Corvette. Built for Bob Wingate of famous Wingate Chevrolet. 427/435hp engine with M20 transmission. Extensive documentation.
1963 Blue / Saddle Z06 Coupe: 1 of 199 Z06’s made and 1 of 3 known in this color combination. NCRS Top Flight, Bloomington Gold, and MCACN Triple Diamond winner before being restored in 2022.
C3: 1968 – 1982
1969 Blue / Blue L88 Coupe: 1 of 116 L88’s in 1969. Naber Brother’s restoration. 427/430hp L88 with 4-speed manual transmission, F41 suspension, side exhaust and more.
1969 Gold / Black L88 Coupe: 1 of 116 L88’s in 1969 and 1 of 17 with automatic transmission. NCRS Top Flight winner plus Bloomington Gold Special Collection.
1980 Red / Gray Duntov Turbo Convertible: Number 20 of an estimated 30 produced and the only known red example.
1971 Gray / Black LS6 Convertible: 1 of only 188 LS6’s produced for 1971 and 1 of approximately 50 convertibles. 454/425hp engine with 4-speed manual transmission.
1969 Black / Saddle L89 Convertible: 1 of 390 L89’s produced in 1969. Loaded with over $2,000 in options including heavy duty clutch, hard top, side exhaust and much more.
1971 White / Blue LS6 Coupe: 1 of only 188 LS6’s produced for 1971 and 1 of very few with automatic transmission. Multi-year restoration completed in 2022.
C4: 1984 – 1996
1993 CERV-IVb Coupe: Built as a Proof of Concept for the C5 generation, this is the only CERV vehicle held in private hands. It wears many C5 features yet still appears like a C4 Corvette.
1989 Blue / Blue ZR1 Prototype: 1 of 84 Built and the only ZR1 prototype in this color combination. Found in a field in England by Mike Yager and restored over an 8-year period.
1996 White / Gray Coupe – The Last C4 Corvette: The last Corvette built for the C4 generation. Arctic White over gray interior with red hash marks and Grand Sport rear fender flares. Museum kept since new with just 43 miles on the odometer.
1984 White / Red Coupe – The First C4 Corvette: 1984 Corvette VIN #001. Less than 300 miles from new. Raffled when new and sold by original owner to 2nd owner who stored it until his recent passing.
C5: 1997 – 2004
2003 White / Red AAT Convertible: #22 of approximately 200 C5 Corvettes modified to resemble a 1953 Corvette. 345hp LS1 with a 4-speed automatic transmission. 3,890 miles from new.
2004 White / Red AAT Convertible: #74 of approximately 200 C5 Corvettes modified to resemble a 1953 Corvette. Finished in Arctic White over a Torch Red interior. 2,935 miles from new.
C6: 2005 – 2013
2012 Centennial Edition ZR1: 1 of 206 Centennial ZR1’s produced. Centennial Edition celebrating 100 years of Chevrolet. Carbon Flash paint over black suede interior. 638hp LS9 engine and 3,639 miles from new.
2012 Centennial Edition Z06: 1 of 195 Centennial Z06’s produced. 505hp LS7 engine with 6-speed manual transmission. Z07 Ultimate Performance Package.
C7: 2014 – 2019
2019 Orange / Black ZR1 Convertible: 1 of 197 produced with the Sebring Orange Design Package. 9,246 miles from new. 3ZR package and desirable ZTK track package. 755hp LT5 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission.
C8: 2020 – Current
2020 Elkhart Lake Blue / Sky Cool Gray Stingray Coupe: This C8 Corvette Coupe with 9,640 miles was purchased new by the Late John Kraman and is consigned at no reserve.
2023 Torch Red / Natural Z06 Convertible: 4,541 miles from new. 670hp LT6 engine. Z06 Ultimate Performance Package. Carbon Flash nacelles, roof, high wing and more. Intact factory warranty.
Mecum Kissimmee 2026
For more information on all the Corvettes crossing the block head on over to Mecum.com. Keep an eye out for more great cars as additional consignments are begin added daily.
Mecum’s 2026 Kissimmee Auction runs January 6th through 18th at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Gates open daily at 8am and vehicle sales begin at 10am. Single day tickets are $30 each and a 3-day pass is $75. Save 25% by grabbing your tickets ahead of time. Kids 12 and under get in free.
ESPN+ will have a total of 36 hours of live coverage beginning January 9th – 10th and then January 14th – 17th. The Mecum livestream runs the full duration of the auction.
CorvetteBlogger’s Keith Cornett and Steve Garrett of the CORVETTE TODAY Podcast will be hosting the 4th Annual Corvette Day at Mecum Kissimmee on Friday, January 9th at 10:00 AM. Join us as we check out some of the fantastic Corvettes and other collector cars offered at the World’s Largest Collector Car Auction.
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Mecum Auctions
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