The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction
Date: January 6–18, 2026
Location: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida
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Kicking off the automotive calendar with unrivaled scale, Mecum Kissimmee is a marathon of horsepower and heritage. Known as “The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction,” this 13-day event draws collectors from across the globe to bid on thousands of vehicles, ranging from investment-grade American muscle cars to rare Corvettes and exotics.
For the astute collector, Mecum represents a volume of opportunity that is unmatched. The sheer diversity of lots allows for portfolio diversification, whether you are seeking a singular halo car or building a themed collection. However, the fast-paced nature of the auction block demands readiness. Borro’s luxury car loans can provide the bridge capital needed to secure a winning bid without liquidating other assets prematurely.
As featured in our National Luxury Agenda, Mecum sets the pricing floor for many categories in the collector car market for the year ahead.
What Makes Mecum Kissimmee a Valuation Benchmark
Mecum Kissimmee is not simply a collector car auction — it is the opening bell of the global automotive asset market each year. With over 3,500 vehicles crossing the block across 13 days, the results here set pricing benchmarks that ripple through private sales, dealer inventories, and insurance valuations for the entire first quarter. For collectors holding significant automotive portfolios, the Kissimmee results determine whether the market is appreciating, correcting, or consolidating.
Asset Classes on the Block
While muscle cars and American classics dominate the catalog volume, the highest-value lots tend to be European sports cars from the 1950s through 1970s — particularly Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz models with documented provenance. In recent years, the market has also shown increasing appetite for modern supercars as collectible assets, with low-mileage examples of the McLaren F1, Porsche Carrera GT, and Ferrari Enzo commanding prices that rival their vintage counterparts. Trucks and SUVs with restoration-quality builds have also emerged as a growing segment, reflecting broader cultural shifts in what collectors value.
The Liquidity Question for Collectors
One of the realities of holding a significant collector car portfolio is the gap between appraised value and available liquidity. Selling a vehicle at auction involves consignment fees, transportation logistics, and the risk of a no-sale result. For collectors who need capital — whether for a new acquisition, a real estate opportunity, or a business need — Borro offers an alternative. Our luxury asset loans allow you to borrow against the appraised value of your vehicle without giving up ownership. The car stays in professional, climate-controlled storage while you access the capital you need, in as little as one business day of appraisal.
Why Timing Matters
The weeks surrounding Mecum Kissimmee represent a window of heightened market activity and attention. Appraisals completed during this period benefit from fresh comparable sales data, which can support stronger valuations. If you are considering leveraging your automotive assets for liquidity, the January auction season is an ideal time to explore your options with Borro.
Thirteen Days of Engines and Open Doors
You hear Kissimmee before you see it. A rolling thunder of engines, an auctioneer’s patter threading through the heat, the muffled clap of a hood coming down on a great American V8. The air smells faintly of tires, polished chrome, and fresh coffee. It is a kind of pilgrimage, and every collector who goes knows why.
There is nothing quite like standing next to a car you have wanted for years. The paint looks deeper in person. The door closes with a particular, solid sound that no photograph could ever convey. You rest a hand on the roof and, for a moment, forget that anyone else is in the room.
The best buyers move in that room with equanimity. They have done their homework, they know their number, and they keep the rest of their collection quietly in reserve, so that when the right car crosses the block they can act without second-guessing themselves. It is not bravado. It is preparation, and it shows.
That is where a lender who understands cars can help. Borro lends against luxury and classic cars valued at $50,000 or more, holds them in fully insured, secure safekeeping, and returns them to you when you repay. The cars you love stay yours. If you would like to know more, the luxury and classic cars page is the place to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I borrow against my car?
Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value of luxury and classic cars worth $50,000 or more, with loans from $25,000, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day once approved.
Where is my car kept during the loan?
In fully insured, secure safekeeping, and it is returned when you repay.
Does Borro check my credit?
No. The car secures the loan.
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