Mecum auto auction coming to Schaumburg in October

Mecum's Chicago Auction, one of the largest auto auctions in the U.S., will return to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel from Oct. 8-10, with an estimated 1,000 collector cars headlined by American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, hot rods, Resto Mods and more.

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 are free.

Doors open each day at 8 a.m. The auction begins on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., and at 10 a.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10.

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. Visit the website or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.