Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena recently roared to life with the sound of engines, gavel strikes, and excited chatter — the Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth Auto Auction had arrived. After stepping inside — it’s impossible not to be swept up in the spectacle: Chevys, Fords, and even Harleys gleamed under bright lights, each car a prize, each hammer fall a story. For enthusiasts, this four-day auction, held from October 29 to November 1, was part auction, part car show, and part history lesson all in one.
For me, it was the 1970 Plymouth Superbird that stole the show — its signature nose cone and racing stripes practically vibrating under the arena lights. Valued well past 200k, it was a reminder that some cars are more than machines; they’re monuments. Growing up, I spent 17 years on a car lot with my dad, who specialized in American muscle. Walking the auction floor, I realized how much of that upbringing had become second nature: a knack for spotting the right lines, the right angles, the right car that could change hands for a small fortune in a matter of minutes.
An estimated 1,500 vehicles crossed the block, including five private collections. Collector favorites ranged from a 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo to 38 Camaros — including a rare 1969 Nickey Camaro Stage III and a classic 1969 Z28 — as well as pickups from a 1937 Chevrolet Custom to a 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty Custom. The auction streamed live on ESPN+ and Mecum.com over four days, making it a nationwide spectacle…