Mecum classic car auction returns to Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG - Meet Chicago Northwest welcomes Mecum's Chicago Auction, one of the largest auto auctions in the U.S., to the Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 8-10.

The auction features an estimated 1,000 collector cars headlined by American muscle cars and classics. The auction is open to buyers, sellers, and spectators. Bidder registration is $100; general admission tickets are available in advance and at the gate for $25. Children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission.

Main attractions at this year's event include four classic Pontiacs, including an original, unrestored 1969 Ram Air III Firebird Trans Am, one of only 697 built and one of just 14 with Parchment Paper interior; a frame-off concours-restored 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air IV with a matching-numbers 400/370hp engine and rare factory black-on-black color combination; and a 1970 GTO Judge that features a 400/366hp engine, four-speed transmission and 19 factory options.

NBC Sports Network will broadcast a total of 20 hours of auction coverage, and a live stream of the entire auction will be presented at Mecum.com.

The Mecum Chicago auction is the area's only collector and classic car auction. Doors open each day at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 and at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 and 10. For more information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.