Mecum On the Move

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are spending nearly the entire show discussing America’s Sports Car: the Chevrolet Corvette. Before diving in, they share some of the highlights of Mecum’s recent auction success in Glendale, Arizona. John breaks down the Top 10 sellers including the No. 1 spot, claimed by a 1967 Corvette L88 coupe that sold for $2.7 million. The guys also deta...

In this On the Move hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are kicking things of by laying out what’s in store for the rest of the year, going over the entire line-up of Mecum Auction events. This its moving to the fast lane, revving up for a discussion of the 2021 Roush F-150. The muscle truck features upgrades like 20-inch Satin Gray wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires, a performance exhaust s...

It’s a "duesie" of a show with this On the Move focusing on the rich history of the exquisite Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg vehicles. Before jumping into those pinnacles of prewar classics, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are gearing up for next week’s Mecum Glendale auction. Part of the hype is a discussion of a major announcement relating to a special collection coming to Dana Mecum's 34th Origin...

On the Move hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are gearing up for the upcoming Mecum Glendale auction, diving right into an in-depth discussion of all the pertinent details of the event. Next up, it’s a tease of what to expect in Texas at Mecum’s Houston auction before the pair share what they penned in the latest edition of Mecum Magazine. In John’s At the Redline column, he goes back to the genesi...

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman kick things off with a Mecum Auctions schedule update, discussing their excitement for upcoming events like the auctions in Glendale, Arizona, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Then, the pair take the time to celebrate the life of an automotive pioneer and innovator, talking about the legacy of Bruce Meyers, who recently passed away at the age of 94. Meyers...

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman have their mind on Modena, dedicating the full show to unpacking the mystique of the Ferrari experience. Before jumping on the talk of the prancing horse, they detail what the Mecum Auction schedule looks like, detailing the upcoming Spring events. With the next event being the Glendale, Arizona, auction, both guys share recent consignments tha...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are thinking Spring in this On the Move, launching right into a discussion on the Mecum Auctions schedule for the upcoming months. Then, it’s on to talk of the latest Mecum Magazine. Matt penned a big feature looking at the top five most expensive classic Mustangs to be sold at Mecum, as well as covering the 2021 Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition his 'Free Revs' co...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman jump right into this On the Move with a close look at one of the Main Attractions headlining the upcoming Mecum Glendale auction: the Steve Todhunter Collection. Matt has his eyes on a Shelby Cobra packing some star power as it was once owned by the late actor Paul Walker. Meanwhile, John is roped into a pair of Ford stallions packing some wild colors. The two 1970...

Amped up from two back-to-back successful Florida auctions, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman dive right into this On the Move, spotlighting the top sellers from both Mecum’s Kissimmee event as well as the no reserve sale of Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City. Some of the ultra-historically significant hardware discussed include Carroll Shelby’s personal 1965 427 Cobra roadster, which sold for $5.94 m...

Still in Florida mode after the 2021 Mecum Kissimmee auction, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman keep their attention on the Sunshine State with a special visit to the nearby National Parts Depot facility. But, before they do, the pair jumps right into the latest car news, including some that was just made at the Mecum event. Kendall announced that its radical Kendall Custom 1967 Mustang will be cro...

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are still soaking up the Florida sun, basking in Week 2 of Mecum’s Kissimmee auction, the world’s largest collector car auction. Kicking off the show, the guys delve into a newly announced Mecum auction taking place later this year in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 10-12. Then it’s on to what they penned in the latest issue of the Mecum Monthly magaz...

Kicking off the new year, On the Move hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are onsite and revved up for the world’s largest collector car auction, Mecum’s annual Kissimmee event. Boasting tons of sun and 3,500 vehicles, it’s the perfect locale for the guys to start off 2021. With so many cool machines, the guys each pick one of their favorites to focus in on. John is wrapped up by a 1970 Ford Torino T...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman have their eyes on a very rare pair of birds crossing the block at the upcoming Mecum Kissimmee auction, but before their Pontiac conversation takes flight, there’s car news to jump into. John kicks off this episode by discussing Ford’s announcement that the upcoming Ford F150 Tremor package will receive the 3.5L twin-turbo V-6 and 10-speed automatic that can also...

In this On the Move hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman launch right into their latest columns in the latest edition of the Mecum Magazine. In his ‘At the Redine’, John is zipping through some Z-car history, focusing on the Datsun 240Z, 260Z and 280Z. Meanwhile, Matt shifts to share how in his ‘Free Revs’ he wrote about the 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition. The off-road-focused truck wil...

In the spirit of a recent Hollywood blockbuster, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are covering everything from Ford to Ferrari in this On The Move. Before getting up to speed, John recaps the recent sales success of Mecum’s Kansas City auction, including a quick run-down of the Top 10 list. Standouts include a 2005 Ford GT, a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 and a 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible. Th...

Saddle up for this wild On the Move, as hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are headed into Ford Bronco territory, covering radical retro rigs and detailing the upcoming all-new mount. But first, there’s a slew of car news to get to, including the success of Mecum’s Las Vegas auction. John details the top 10 list, which includes show stunners like a 1967 Shelby GT500, a 1967 Ferrari P4 Replica and a...

In this On The Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman kick the episode off by checking in with Paul Demchenko, consignment manager for Mecum’s Gone Farmin’ division. There’s much to discuss with the massive Davenport auction less than a week away, and Paul fills the guys in on some top consignments, including an ultra-rare muscle tractor: a 1959 International 660 FWD from the Barn Creek Collection...

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are saying "Viva, Las Vegas!" as they focus on the upcoming Mecum Las Vegas auction slated for November 13-14. First, they reveal what lots are catching their eyes, with Matt hot for a hauler, a 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup, while John is enamoured by one of his teenage dreams, a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty. Next, Matt shares some electrify...

Kicking things off, there’s a bit of car news to get to including reports of upwards trends in new car shopping. The guys give their take if it’s here to last before moving on to the latest pocket rocket from MINI. It’s called the 1499 GT and will be offered as a 2021 model. It harkens to the Mini 1275 GT, which the brand states to be one of the most affordable performance cars of 1969. This new v...

This On The Move is off to a fast start with a round-up of highlights from Mecum’s recent auction success in Dallas, Texas. Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman detail some of the sights and sounds on-site, as well as their favorites, including a selection from the event’s top 10 sellers, such as the 2006 Ford GT that sold for $302,500 and an ultra-slick custom 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Resto Mod Pickup. Th...

Kicking this On the Move off, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman have some hot picks from the upcoming Mecum Indy Fall Special. Matt is digging a 1956 Chevrolet 210 hardtop restomod that features tons of modern upgrades like a JW Rod Garage chassis, a 5.7L LS1 engine and big wheels, tires and brakes. John’s selection is a 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 showing just three delivery miles. It’s number 1,997 of...

A new copy of the Mecum Magazine is on virtual newsstands, and in this On The Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman dive right into detailing what they penned in this latest November issue. In his At the Redline column, John looks through what he calls ‘rose-colored glasses’ and details his insight as an industry insider on the collector car hobby from the last couple of months and his optimism m...

This On the Move gets off to a quick start with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman excited for the upcoming Mecum Dallas Auction, which kicks off a busy fall for Mecum Auctions. After a full rundown of the auction schedule, John shares the latest about a big-block crate motor soon available from Ford Performance , while Matt has the latest from Specialty Vehicle Engineering. The company released new...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are celebrating the show's 25th episode in this On The Move, though, despite the fanfare, that doesn't mean they’re not letting up on the gas. The pair jump right into detailing Mecum Auctions' busy fall schedule, with upcoming events just around the corner including Dallas (October 15-17) and the Indy Fall Special (October 29-31). From there, Matt speeds off to gi...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are saddling up in this On The Move to focus on motorcycles. But before they get to the two-wheeled talk, there’s a bit of car news to touch on. A new Mecum Magazine has hit the digital newsstands, and the guys take time to share what they penned in the latest issue. John’s "At the Redline" column goes into the social aspect of automotive events and gatherings, as...