Mecum Auctions to Offer 1,750 Motorcycles at South Point Hotel
Mecum’s vintage motorcycle auction returns to South Point Arena January 22 -26 with an estimated 1,750 motorcycles expected to cross the auction block. Mecum says their annual event is recognized as the largest global gathering of consignors, buyers and spectators that share a passion for the history, beauty and camaraderie invoked and inspired by vintage and antique motorcycles.
The 28th annual edition features a 235-motorcycle no-reserve offering from the MC Collection of Stockholm, Sweden. Compiled by Christer R. Christensson, his colleague Ove Johansson, and his highly skilled team of restorers, this collection took 50 years to amass. Among the MC Collection highlights are a 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller Replica (Lot F139), which is the very first motorcycle produced; and early American classics including a 1905 Indian Camelback (Lot F150), a 1914 Flying Merkel V-Twin (Lot F133) and a 1917 Pope Model T-17 (Lot F119). Other notable bikes coming to Vegas from Stockholm are a 1978 Ducati NCR Racer (Lot F143) and a 1968 Munch 4TT Mammut (Lot F114).
For American iron enthusiasts an elusive 1939 Crocker Big Tank (Lot F111) and two other ultra-rare Crocker motorcycles are on the docket, a 1937 Small Tank 61-25 (Lot S151) and a 1934 Speedway Racer(Lot S152).
Additionally, consignments from 10 private collections provide a wonderful array of highly collectible motorcycles from well-known collectors and collections including Bob Weaver of Grand Island, New York, and Moto Armory of Springfield, Illinois, as well as several lesser-known but equally impressive assemblages, such as the newly discovered Rickey Jensen Indian Collection. Offered entirely at no reserve, the incredible group of “barn-found” items from Jensen includes 15 vintage Indian motorcycles ranging from a 1908 Single Camelback (Lot T306) to a 1948 Chief (Lot T304), as well as hundreds of pieces of Indian memorabilia.
“Following last year’s phenomenal $13-million-plus in sales and 92-percent sell-through rate, the Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction is certain to again cement its title as the world’s premier vintage motorcycle auction,” Mecum motorcycle division’s Ron Christenson said. “For 2019, a significant increase in consignments has only served to enhance the attention that the auction already receives from collectors and enthusiasts globally.”
Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with the auction beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 23 through Saturday, 26. If you can't make it to Las Vegas, portions of the event will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network, and a live stream of the entire auction will be presented at Mecum.com
