Mecum On the Move

Things are really heating up in this On The Move with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman recapping some of the sizzling sales successes from the recent 2020 Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special auction. The guys take some time to discuss their favorites among the top 10 sellers at the auction, which included such stunners as a 2018 Ford GT (which sold for $935,000), a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (which...

Having just come off a smashing success at Mecum Auctions' 2020 Kissimmee Summer Special, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman have a lot to touch on in this episode of On The Move. But, before they do, John gives a rundown of the rest of the Mecum events slated for 2020, including both the newly added Kansas City auction taking place November 19-21 and the Old Standard Auto Parts On Time auction slat...

This episode of On The Move dives right in with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman detailing the Mecum Auction schedule for the rest of the year. Then, John shares some personal highlights from watching this year’s 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 (including his affinity for the C8 Corvette pace car) while Matt jumps right to car news, explaining how Jaguar will be celebrating the 60th annivers...

This week, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are celebrating On The Move’s 20th episode—but that doesn't mean they're letting up the gas on the car talk or auction insight. First, it’s final prep and discussion before next week’s Mecum Summer Special Event in Kissimmee, Florida, slated for August 27-29. John is revved for Lot F11, a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The ultra-hot sportster features Bl...

This On The Move spotlights the Dream Ride Experience, one of the largest automotive events in the northeast and one that focuses on giving Special Olympics participants the ride of their lives. Before diving in, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman get up to speed with all that’s new in the car world, including the running of the 104th Indy 500. The guys talk about the NBC television coverage and how...

There’s a slew of car news to address in this episode of On The Move, and hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman kick it off with a big announcement—Mecum Auctions is returning to Indy this October 29-31 for a brand new event called the Fall Special. The auction's set to be held once again at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the site of the company’s recent 33rd annual flagship auction that once again set...

This On The Move gets right to rolling, with hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman discussing the nuts and bolts of selecting the right wheels and tires for classic and collector cars throughout the show. But, before they can, they take a look ahead at the upcoming Kissimmee Summer Special, slated for August 27-29. Both share the lots that caught their eye, with Matt drawn to a 1969 Dodge Daytona in B5...

In this On the Move, hosts Matt and John are fresh off the road from time spent at the 2020 Dana Mecum’s OriginalSpring Classic in Indy, and they’re revved up and ready to dive deep into the day-to-day activities of the massive auction. But, before they can, there’s a ton of car news to get to, starting with Porsche announcing sales of its popular Cayenne and Macan SUVs, as well as its all-time cl...

Hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are burning up the airwaves in this On The Move, covering Mecum auction thrills from the block to the backlot. First, the guys give their thoughts and impressions of the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, which was finally revealed after long months of waiting. Both love the sensational styling, with Matt hoping it sparks off a resurgence of retro in automotive design in no...

It’s Day One of the nine days of Dana Mecum’s 33rd Original Spring Classic, and On The Move hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are ready to talk about all things related to the Indy auction. Getting things rolling, Matt highlights two special lots that will be crossing the block: STABIL’s red hot 1958 Chevrolet Apache Pickup and a workbench built by Badass Workbenches. Both are selling at no reserve...

There’s a whole lot of car news to get to in this On the Move, and hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman don’t waste any time diving in to dissect Ford’s reveal of the all-new 2021 F150 pickup truck. The guys were enamored with the vehicle’s focus on innovation, including features like the Max Recline Seats that offer almost 180 degrees of recline, the available Pro Power Onboard that brings generator...

This episode of On the Move gets rolling with a field report from Gone Farmin’ Consignment Agent Paul Demchenko, who briefs Matt and John on the success of the Davenport auction. Paul presents some of the highlights from the event, including top sellers like a 1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX, a 1969 John Deere 4520 muscle tractor, a 1911 Case steam traction engine and a 1951 Chevrolet Napco ¾-ton pic...

In this episode of On The Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman talk about the hotly anticipated July 9 unveiling of Ford’s 2021 Bronco. The guys discuss if the return of the bucking pony can take on icons in the marketplace like the storied and highly capable Jeep Wrangler. Then its talk of General Motors and CEO Mary Barra’s announcement that she feels gas-powered vehicles will remain in produc...

In On The Move’s 10th episode, Matt and John launch into some important schedule updates for the Mecum Auctions summer schedule. Then it's straight to hot-off-the-press car news with the debut of Porsche’s 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition. Just 992 examples are being built and feature elements like white livery and exclusive two-tone leather upholstery. John is convinced these are future colle...

In this On The Move, Matt and John zoom right in on some hot news from Nissan in the form of the company's forthcoming redesigned Z sports car. The guys banter on how it’ll stack up against competitors like the Toyota Supra and red, white and blue pony cars like the Mustang and Camaro. Then it’s onto discussion of the latest from Ford with FoMoCo's upcoming unveiling of the 2021 F150, as well as h...

Buckle up: this episode of On The Move is all about straight-line speed. Right out of the gate, Matt and John discuss some breaking Mecum Auctions scheduling news including the new December dates for the Houston event and what’s in store for the Spring Classic tractor auction. Then, they share what they’ve been writing about in their Mecum Magazine columns. John talks about his At the Redline feat...

Drop the green flag for this revved-up On the Move as Matt and John are off to the races. Before starting engines on the grid, the guys take time to discuss new car news, sharing ramifications of Ford’s announcement that the Fusion midsize sedan is being phased out later this summer. Then, it’s pedal to the metal when professional race car driver Sage Karam calls in, getting the guys up to speed w...

July is shaping up to be a mega-month for Mecum Auctions. In this episode of On the Move, John and Matt share the news that the long-running and wildly successful Dana Mecum’s 33rd Original Spring Classic is expanding to include nine full days of collector car action and excitement. The guys detail some recent, and favorite, race-ready consignments, including a 2018 Ford GT and a 1967 Chevrolet Co...

Want a behind-the-scenes look at the live broadcast of Mecum Auctions? In this episode of On the Move, John dishes on how he and the rest of the NBCSN broadcast team go about providing TV coverage of the events. The veteran commentator even shares a few personal highlights from the past year. Next, John and Matt cover Cadillac’s upcoming fantastical four-door: the CT5-V Blackwing. Not only does th...

Matt and John talk about the electrification of drag racing, including a close look at Ford's battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype. The wild pony packs over 1,400 HP and promises quarter-mile times in the eight-second range at 170 MPH. Then, the guys transition from fast Fords to field fiends, learning more about Mecum's Gone Farmin' tractor division, which is celebrating its 10th anni...

Ride along with Matt and John for this episode of On The Move as they kick things off with a discussion of showstoppers at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. Both impressed with Dodge’s 2020 50th Anniversary Challenger, they chat about the effect of such a performance-oriented model. Matt also weighs in with his first impressions of riding in Ford’s all-electric 2021 Mach-E SUV and what lies ahead for wh...

Resto-mods, radical pickups, Shelby memorabilia & the market future are all hot topics for Matt and John this week

Frank Mecum calls in and a look at the Atzbach Shelby Collection.