Mecum Dallas-Fort Worth 2025 Best Sellers, Vegas Kicks Off Thursday!

The roar of V8s and the rhythmic chant of the auctioneer filled Dickies Arena in Fort Worth last week as Mecum’s Dallas-Fort Worth sale returned for another four-day run of classic-car theater. More than 1,500 vehicles crossed the block, from restored muscle to modern collectibles, turning the arena into a full-throttle carnival of chrome, nostalgia, and serious cash.

Attendance was strong, with buyers and spectators from across the country crowding the lanes. The Mecum DFW stop has become one of the most popular regional sales in the country, thanks to its mix of Texas bravado and collector-car energy. Cars rolled through in a steady rhythm — a blend of barn finds, concours-level restorations, and a growing number of well-built restomods.

The tone of this year’s sale reflected where the market sits today: steady at the top, cautious in the middle, and still sentimental overall. Classic muscle cars remain the emotional heartbeat of these events, but late-model exotics and low-mile modern performance cars drew strong attention, too. Bidders who once came chasing Chevelles and Chargers now compete just as fiercely for Ford GTs, Corvettes and McLarens — proof that “collectible” has a wide and evolving definition.

On the floor, you could sense that shift. The younger crowd gathered around newer cars with track pedigrees, while longtime collectors hovered over the icons of their youth. Conversations drifted from horsepower and carburetors to investment returns and auction-house premiums. Even so, the atmosphere never lost its hometown feel. This was still Fort Worth, after all — plenty of cowboy boots, family groups, and handshakes between old friends who’ve been buying and selling at Mecum events for years.

Top sellers underscored that mix of tradition and modern performance. The highest hammer belonged to a 2006 Ford GT that sold for $632,500 — one of two GTs to crack the top five, the other bringing $484,000. A stunning 1963 Chevrolet Corvette drew $418,000, reminding everyone that mid-year Vettes never lose their appeal when they’re presented right. A rare 1970 Plymouth Superbird — the NASCAR legend with the signature wing and long nose — brought $363,000, showing that Mopar magic still moves bidders to open their wallets. Rounding out the group was a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster at $390,500, a supercharged symbol of the era when Mercedes and McLaren briefly shared the same dream.

A 1970 Plymouth Superbird sold for $363,000.

See the top 10 sellers here.

Beyond the numbers, the real takeaway was confidence. Despite higher interest rates and shifting collector tastes, the market for well-documented, high-quality cars remains healthy. Buyers still chase originality, low miles and authenticity, while sellers know that good presentation and clear provenance bring top dollar. Mecum’s ability to draw both regional enthusiasts and national buyers makes Fort Worth a key stop on the collector-car calendar — not just for the spectacle, but for the results.

Looking ahead: next up on the calendar is the Mecum Auctions three-day event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, scheduled for November 13-15, 2025, where approximately 1,000 vehicles are expected to cross the block. With the bright lights of Las Vegas as the backdrop, consignors and bidders alike will converge on the Strip’s convention hall for what promises to be a high-energy mix of muscle, exotics, and emerging collectible categories. The event offers not only an opportunity to buy or sell, but to scout the market’s latest trends — and maybe spot tomorrow’s headline-lot in real time.

And the spectacle matters. It’s one thing to read a sales report; it’s another to stand in the hall when the crowd erupts as the gavel slams on a six-figure bid. The emotion, the noise, and the sense of history in motion remind us why people fall in love with cars in the first place.

For those who missed it, the Mecum circus will roll on to its next stop soon enough, bringing the same high-octane blend of nostalgia and commerce. But Fort Worth will be remembered as another strong showing — proof that Texans know how to celebrate horsepower and heritage in equal measure.

Because whether it’s a blue-collar Mustang, a museum-grade Corvette, or a million-dollar GT, every car that crosses that block carries a story. And in Fort Worth last week, those stories brought plenty of bidders ready to write the next chapter.

Photos: CarPro.