The Mecum Kissimmee 2026 collector car auction, held January 6–18 in Florida, delivered a spectacular weekend of sales that not only set a new Mecum record but also reshaped values for several marquee models. With more than 4,500 vehicles offered across the event, the results confirmed both Ferrari’s enduring appeal and strong demand across a range of collector-grade cars.
Headline Sale: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO — $38.5 Million
The standout result came from the unique 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale”, which sold for $38,500,000, the highest price ever achieved at a Mecum auction and among the most expensive cars sold in public auction this year. This GTO is historically significant as the only example Ferrari finished in white and boasts original racing provenance, though its final price was somewhat below the pre-sale speculation that had suggested potential bids above $50 million.
This result highlights a complex dynamic in the high-end market: while elite cars still command extraordinary prices, some buyers appear increasingly selective, focusing on provenance, rarity, and original condition.
Ferrari Dominance: New Model Records
Beyond the 250 GTO, the auction proved historic for Ferrari’s modern and supercar era:
The 2003 Ferrari Enzo from the Bachman Collection sold for $17,875,000, more than tripling the previous high for the model and establishing a new benchmark for low-mileage, highly optioned Enzos.
A 1995 Ferrari F50 achieved a new model record at $12,210,000, far surpassing earlier benchmark sales and underscoring renewed collector interest in Ferrari’s flagship ’90s performance cars.
The 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta brought $11,000,000, again setting a record for the model and reinforcing that modern limited editions can perform exceptionally well at auction.
These results show a strong appetite for ultra-rare cars with extremely low mileage and factory personalization — traits that modern collectors prize almost as much as classic provenance.
Other High Performers and Market Highlights
While Ferrari dominated the leaderboard, other marques also impressed:
A 1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight brought $12,375,000, ranking among the highest prices ever for a GT40 and reflecting enduring enthusiasm for historic American racing icons.
Among Porsches, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach in Pure Orange fetched $6,050,000, smashing typical Spyder values and showing that rare color and option packages can have dramatic impacts on price.
Elsewhere in the sale, interesting results included muscle cars and pony cars selling strongly for their segment, though none approached the elite six- and seven-figure marks of the Ferraris and GT40.
Market Insights: What These Results Mean
The Kissimmee 2026 auction illustrates several broader trends in the collector car market:
Ferrari’s appeal remains extremely strong, especially for limited-production models with impeccable provenance and low mileage. The number of record prices broken at Mecum underlines heightened interest in both classic and modern Ferraris.
Record prices for modern classics — like the Enzo and LaFerrari — suggest that cars from the 1990s and 2000s are now firmly part of the high-end collector conversation, not just vintage metal from the ’50s and ’60s.
However, the 250 GTO’s result also points to selectivity among top buyers, where even the most iconic cars may not always ignite bidding wars if conditions or expectations misalign.
As Mecum Kissimmee continues to wrap up its entire schedule, the full picture of 2026’s classic car market will become clearer. But this weekend alone already suggests that elite vehicles — especially those with exceptional stories, provenance, and originality — remain prized assets and investment vehicles for serious collectors.
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