The 2026 Mecum Kissimmee collector car auction opened the global auction calendar with a clear message: top-tier Ferraris continue to command extraordinary money. Held January 6–18 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, the event featured more than 4,000 cars, motorcycles, and memorabilia, with over 50 vehicles selling for more than $1 million.
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The headline result was the sale of the unique white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale,” which brought $38.5 million to become the most expensive car ever sold at a Mecum auction. While early speculation suggested the car could exceed $50 million, the final price still placed it among the most valuable Ferraris ever sold publicly. The car, chassis 3729GT, remains notable as the only factory-delivered white 250 GTO and for its extensive period racing history without having undergone a full restoration.
Beyond the GTO, the sale was defined by a remarkable group of Ferraris from the Phil and Martha Bachman Collection, many finished in yellow and offered without reserve. These cars produced multiple new model records. A 2003 Ferrari Enzo sold for $17.875 million, more than tripling the previous benchmark for the model. A second Enzo followed at $11.11 million, underscoring a sudden shift in market expectations. Additional Ferrari records included $12.21 million for a 1995 Ferrari F50 and $11 million for a 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta.
Non-Ferrari highlights also made headlines. A 1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight sold for $12.375 million, becoming one of only three Fords to exceed $10 million at public auction. Meanwhile, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach in Pure Orange achieved a surprising $6.05 million, standing out among four examples offered, two of which failed to sell.
American muscle cars played a secondary role but still posted strong results. A 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible sold for $3.3 million, while notable Chevrolet Yenko and Baldwin Motion cars also crossed seven figures.
As other auction houses prepared for late-January sales in Arizona, Mecum’s Kissimmee event demonstrated both scale and strength, cementing its position as one of the most consequential auctions of the year.
Shawn Henry