Mecum Auctions rides $441 million of Kissimmee momentum west next month for their annual Glendale event in Arizona. The sale is expected to draw 2,000 vehicles over the course of its 5-day run March 17th – 21st. Mecum’s famous red carpet will be rolled out inside the State Farm Stadium as eager bidders seek out their next dream ride.
As we assemble this preview, we see 64 Corvettes already consigned to the Glendale auction. We expect many more to be added in the weeks leading up to the sale. The current docket spans 70 years of Corvette and includes all 8 generations. It’s bookended perfectly by an award winning 1953 roadster on the early end and a matching 2023 white on red 2023 Z06 convertible on the late-model end of the spectrum.
Here’s a look at how the Glendale Corvette docket currently breaks down by Corvette generation:
As expected, we see a fantastic mix of unrestored Corvettes, cool customs, daily drivers, and factory-correct restored masterpieces. We’re always fond of Corvette special editions and Glendale already has several on the growing docket. If you like the anniversary cars, check out the Top Flight winning 40th anniversary convertible or the 4k-mile 1978 25th anniversary edition. Pace car fans will be drawn to the Dark Red 1986 convertible being offered at No Reserve and the 6k-mile, 6-speed transmission 1998 pace car convertible. Lastly, the 2007 Ron Fellows Edition Z06 and 2013 427 Collector Edition Convertible represent the best Corvette’s 6th generation.
Those who covet the C3 LT1-powered Corvettes have 4 options in Glendale. The red on black 1971 coupe hails from the Retro Garage collection and the Targa Blue 1972 convertible comes from the McColman collection. In addition to those, bidders can compete for the white over black 1972 coupe and the 1971 Warbonnet Yellow over Saddle coupe.
We can’t forget the King of the Hill and Mecum has two for us on tap in Glendale. The Torch Red over black 1994 model has just 13k miles on the odometer while the Sebring Orange 2019 ZR1 coupe shows just 4,400 miles from new.
Mecum always has a stellar lineup of C1’s and C2’s at each sale and that continues at Glendale with nearly half of current docket built in 1967 or earlier. Some of the opportunities here include a creative wire frame 1963 custom coupe, a big block Mosport Green convertible, and a timeless Venetian Red 1957 roadster.
Here are a few more Corvettes to keep your eye on in Glendale next month:
1961 Honduras Maroon / Black Convertible (Lot V348): Frame off restored by Tony’s Corvette Shop. NCRS Top Flight award winner and Bloomington Gold Certified. Powered by the 270hp variant of the 283 engine that’s mated to a RPO 685 close ratio 4-speed manual transmission.
1963 Daytona Blue / Red Split Window Coupe (Lot V378): Believed to be 1 of less than 10 in the striking Daytona Blue over red color combo. Matching numbers 327/250hp engine backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. Body-on restored by Joe Scafidi’s Bowtie Shop and documented with CCAS stamp affirmation, owner history, previous titles and bills of sale, owner’s manual packet and more.
1966 425hp Black / Black NCRS Bowtie Convertible (Lot V548): Amazing unrestored triple black C2 delivered new at Hopkins Chevrolet. Heavily awarded including NCRS Top Flight and prestigious 4-star Bowtie award, Bloomington Gold, Survivor, and Benchmark awards, MCACN Concourse Gold, Triple Diamond and others. Heavily optioned with 427/425hp engine, 4-speed, AM/FM, tinted glass, transistor ignition, off road exhaust, and gold line tires.
1969 427/390 Lemans Blue / Blue Convertible (Lot V2): Extensive 4-year restoration completed in 1996. Multiple NCRS award winner including 3 Top Flights and a Performance Verification. Signed by former Bowling Green plant manager, Will Cooksey.
Mecum Glendale 2026
Mecum’s Glendale auction runs Tuesday, March 17th through Saturday, March 21st at the State Farm Stadium. Gates open at 8am and vehicle sales begin daily at 10am with Road Art kicking off each day. ESPN+ will have live TV coverage Thursday through Saturday from 2pm-8pm Eastern while Mecum’s livestream is available throughout the entire sale.
Mecum offers options for in-person, telephone and internet bidding starting at $200. You can register to bid at Mecum.com. If you want to check out the action as a spectator, click here for ticket info.
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