Carroll Shelby’s 427 Cobra Sells at Mecum Kissimmee

Carroll Shelby’s 427 Cobra Sells at Mecum Kissimmee

  Carroll Shelby’s ’65 427 Cobra (CSX3178) The classic car year kicks off with a very unique vehicle at Mecum’s auction in Kissimmee.  There’s already a lot of buzz about Carroll Shelby’s personal ’65 427 Cobra (CSX3178), crossing the auction block Friday...
Thompson’s Challenger 2 Main Attraction at Mecum Kissimmee

Thompson’s Challenger 2 Main Attraction at Mecum Kissimmee

In 2018 Danny Thompson set a new record at Bonneville Flats in his Challenger 2 Streamliner, making it the fastest piston-powered, wheel-driven car in the world. His two-way average was 448.757 MPH.  The Challenger 2 Streamliner was built in 1968 by Mickey...
The Bullitt Mustang Heads to Mecum Kissimmee

The Bullitt Mustang Heads to Mecum Kissimmee

  The movie, “Bullitt,” starring Steve McQueen as a San Francisco detective, was destined to be a hit with him in the leading role.  But, little did anyone know at the time, “The King of Cool’s” co-star, a 1968 Highland Green Mustang, would be instrumental in the...