In mid-August, the automotive world looks west to California and Monterey Car Week, an annual celebration of automotive excellence which features car shows, races, and exclusive gatherings like The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It’s also known for collector vehicle auctions and that includes the annual Mecum Monterey Auction held on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency on Del Monte Golf Course on August 13th-15th.
Mecum’s Monterey docket features a number of dream cars that includes modern super cars, European exotics, and classic American muscle cars. The run list is closing in on approximately 600 vehicles and other lots that includes a number of motorcycles. So far, we are counting 31 Corvettes consigned to Monterey ranging from C1 to C7 with early C1 and C2s dominating the consignments. As is the case with Mecum’s Monterey auction, they have assembled a number of rare and highly collectible Corvettes including a 1967 L88 Coupe, several 1963 Split Windows including one that is a Z06 Tanker, and a 2019 Corvette ZR1 with ZTK.
The Corvette Docket organized by generation:
We love to highlight the Corvettes listed with NO RESERVE and there are currently five of those on the docket. They include a 1962 Corvette Roadster, two C2 Corvette restmods with one being a 1963 Convertible while the other is a 1964 Coupe. Rounding out the list is a 1972 Corvette Coupe and a 2007 Corvette Z06 with just 676 miles.
Here are the Corvettes we will be watching:
1962 Corvette Convertible (LOT #F80)
One of five Corvettes offered at No Reserve is this 1962 Corvette Convertible in Ermine White with a Black interior and White Convertible soft top, and it also has the removable hardtop. The matching numbers 327/340 HP V8 engine powers the roadster and it has a 4-speed manual transmission with reverse lockout shifter. This late C1’s curb appeal is also enhanced with the whitewall radial tires with stainless steel wheel covers.
1967 Corvette L88 Coupe (LOT #S59)
This 1967 Corvette L88 Coupe is 1 of 20 produced and the only known example featured in Rally Red with a Red interior. The legendary 427ci V8 engine was underrated at 430 hp and coupled with the Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission. Highly awarded with Bloomington Gold, NCRS Top Flight, Performance Verification, Duntov, and more. It’s been displayed at the Bloomington Gold Special Collection four times, Chips Choice at Corvettes at Carlisle, and was most recently part of the Rare Wheels Collection.
1963 Corvette Z06 (LOT #S146.1)
This Tuxedo Black over Black 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe is 1 of 199 optioned with the Z06 Special Performance equipment option that provided it with additional suspension and braking capabilities. Power comes from the matching numbers fuel-injected 327/360 HP V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, and it also has the Elephant Ear brake cooling scoops. Inside the cockpit is the radio-delete center console but the car does have power windows. It has won the major awards including Bloomington Gold certified, NCRS Top Flight, and MCACN Concours Gold. Documentation includes CCAS trim tag affirmation, and photos of the original invoice, window sticker, and NCRS Shipping Report that shows it was sold new at Paramount Chevrolet in Downey, CA.
1963 Corvette Z06 N03 Tanker (LOT #S37)
This 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe was optioned with both the Z06 Special Performance equipment package and it is one of just 63 N03 “Tankers” featuring the 36-gallon fuel tank. This Corvette has undergone a concours restoration with Verillo Motor Car and it’s simply stunning. It features a matching numbers RF-suffix 327/360 HP V8 engine and it’s mated with a 4-speed manual transmission with a positraction rear axle. This Split Window also wears optional hubcaps with 3-bar spinners, and it does have an AM/FM radio. Documentation includes the window sticker and NCRS Shipping Report. It has won multiple NCRS Top Flight awards, Bloomington Gold certified, and a MCACN Triple Diamond and Concours Gold awards.
2019 Corvette ZR1 Coupe with ZTK (LOT #F56)
Rounding out our list of featured cars at Mecum Monterey is this 2019 Corvette ZR1 Coupe with the ZTK Performance Package and an automatic transmission. Powered by the 6.2-liter LT5 rated at 755 hp, it was the ultimate swan song for front-engine Corvettes. This ZR1 has the Sebring Orange Design Package featuring Sebring Orange exterior with a Black interior, custom Orange Stitching, and Orange Brake Calipers on carbon ceramic brakes. This car is optioned with the 3ZR trim package and shows 1,336 miles on the odometer.
Mecum Monterey 2026
Mecum’s Monterey Auction runs Thursday, August 13 through Saturday, August 15 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California. Gates open each day at 8:00 AM PDT with Road Art auctions beginning at 9:00 AM and vehicles will start crossing the auction block daily at 10:00 AM. Single day tickets are $30 each and 3-day passes are $75. Children 12 and younger are free. Save 25% by purchasing tickets online in advance.
Mecum offers options for in-person, telephone, and Internet bidding for $200 which then gives you access to attend and bid on all Mecum auctions for 12 months. Click here to register for bidding at Mecum.com.
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