Mecum Nashville is shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss stops on the 2026 collector car calendar, and the Barry Alexander Collection is bringing serious variety to the Nashville Superspeedway this September. From a supercharged American drop-top to a numbers-matching muscle car and a British grand tourer, these three lots prove that great taste in cars knows no borders. Here’s a closer look at three highlights worth watching when the gavel falls.
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
Showing just 461 miles on the odometer, this Shelby GT500 Convertible is about as close to new as they come. Ford and Shelby fitted it with a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 producing 500 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, backed by a 6-speed manual transmission for drivers who still want to do the shifting themselves. Finished in Performance White with signature red stripes, it also carries a 3.31 limited-slip rear axle, 4-wheel disc brakes and traction control, making it a modern muscle car that has barely been driven and is ready for its next owner.
View the listing: 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Few muscle cars capture the late-1960s the way a first-generation Camaro SS does, and this Frost Green example wears the results of a body-off restoration in every panel. Power comes from a 396/325 HP V-8 paired with an automatic transmission, while factory air conditioning, bucket seats, a center console and front and rear spoilers show just how well equipped it was from the day it left the factory. Rally wheels wrapped in Goodyear Polyglas tires and woodgrain interior accents round out a restoration built to turn heads at Mecum Nashville.
View the listing: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
For buyers looking to add some European flair to the collection, this Celeste Blue DB9 Volante is a strong contender. Its 6.0-liter V-12 makes 450 horsepower and routes power through a ZF 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, while a power-operated convertible top, double-wishbone suspension front and rear and a limited-slip differential keep the driving experience every bit as special as the styling. With just over 10,000 miles showing, it is an Aston Martin that still feels fresh out of the showroom.
View the listing: 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Together, this trio shows just how wide-ranging the Barry Alexander Collection is, spanning modern American muscle, a beautifully restored classic and an elegant European convertible. All three are set to cross the block when Mecum Nashville 2026 gets underway, giving bidders plenty of reasons to make the trip to the Nashville Superspeedway this September.
Mecum Nashville comes to the Nashville Superspeedway September 22-26. This unique venue will feature over 1,750 vehicles and many exciting lots of Road Art. The Roush Collection is a main feature with many vehicles selling at No Reserve. Make your plans to attend now!
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