Mecum Auctions is off to a phenomenal start to the 2026 Auction season. Building on the strength of the Kissimmee and Glendale events, they are now off to Houston, Texas for the 3rd collector car auction of the year. The 3-day Houston sale is expected to draw 1,000 vehicles. The popular event runs Thursday, April 9th through Saturday, April 11th.
The docket is growing daily, and we already have 40 Corvettes consigned to the Houston auction. We expect many more to be added in the weeks leading to the sale. The offerings already encompass all 8 Corvette generations. On the early end we see an award-winning Panama Yellow 1958 convertible while the late model end of the docket is highlighted by the last 2020 Corvette Stingray produced.
Here’s a look at how the Houston docket currently breaks down by Corvette generation:
As always, Mecum has assembled an eclectic mix of unrestored Corvettes, cool customs, daily drivers, and factory-correct restored masterpieces.
On the custom side of things, you’ll note a bevy of Corvettes that have been modified from their original form. The striking 1961 restomod wears Viper Red paint and packs LS2 power while the silver over red 1967 custom gets a 383 under the hood, C6 Z06 brakes, and more. If you’re more of a C3 person, check out the gray and silver 1968 convertible that was featured in Vette Magazine. The late model crowd will love the 2019 Grand Sport that’s been given the ZR1 treatment.
If it’s a tuner car you’re after then be sure not to miss the 800hp 2017 Yenko SC Grand Sport or the 700hp 2014 Hennessey HPE700 Stingray coupe.
You can always expect special edition Corvettes at a Mecum auction and Houston once again delivers. Take your pick of a L82, 4-speed 1978 25th Anniversary Coupe or the 1978 Pace Car. And certainly don’t miss the Crystal Red 2013 427 Convertible Collector Edition.
Houston also has several great C2’s and C3’s already consigned as well. The Mike Flash Collection brings us a great 350hp Nassau Blue side pipe convertible and a mean triple black 1966 big block convertible. On the C3 side, we love the unrestored NCRS 3-Star, 16k-mile blue/blue coupe and the black on black 1969 L88 replica out of the Tony Gullo collection.
Finally, let’s look at the final 2020 Corvette produced – a Sebring Orange 3LT convertible. That’s right, VIN 19456 of the 19,456 produced in the first year of C8 production with just 14 miles showing.
Here are a few more Corvettes to keep your eye on in Glendale next month:
2009 GT1 Championship Edition Coupe (Lot N14): Number 37 of the 125 made to salute Corvette’s on-track success and 1 of 24 non-Z06 coupes in black. Original owner car with a 6-speed manual transmission and optioned with the top-dog 4LT package. Odometer shows just under 32,000 miles.
1958 White / Red RPO 684 Convertible (Lot V211): 1 of 144 with the RPO 684 heavy duty brake and suspension package. Restored in 1988 with 27,425 miles showing. Powered by a restamped 327ci fuel injected engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and rides on its unrestored chassis.
1968 Red / Black L89 Convertible (Lot V327): 1 of 624 Corvettes produced with L89 aluminum heads in 1968. Rally Red over a black interior and black soft top. 427/435hp engine with 4-speed manual transmission. Recent work includes a tune up, radiator rebuild, brake system rebuild, and new reproduction tires.
2019 Black / Black ZR1 3ZR Coupe (Lot V314): ZR1 number 615 of the 2,953 produced in the final year of C7 production. Finished in Black over Jet Black interior. Powered by the 755hp LT5 that’s mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Options include the 3ZR package, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon flash wheels, and low rear spoiler.
Click here to see the entire Houston Corvette docket and don’t forget that more Corvettes are certain to be added as the event draws nearer.
Mecum Houston runs Thursday April 9th through Saturday, April 11th at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas. Gates open at 8am and vehicle sales begin daily at 10am with Road Art kicking off each day. ESPN+ will have live TV coverage Friday and Saturday from 12pm-6pm 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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