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Mecum Auctions is preparing to return to the Fairplex in Pomona, California, February 16-17 for its Los Angeles 2018 auction, which will feature approximately 600 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more.<\/p>\n

Heading the docket will be a pair of investment-grade, ultra-high-performance sports cars, a 2018 Bugatti Chiron<\/a> is one of just 70 produced for 2018, and one of only 500 to be produced during the model\u2019s planned seven-year run that began in 2016. A 2015 McLaren 650S Spider<\/a> \u2014 an Elite Pearl White car accentuated by an array of performance and cosmetic upgrades \u2014 will join the Bugatti as a main-attraction offering.<\/p>\n

Also in the lineup will be the Donald O. Preston Collection<\/a> of 10 vehicles to be offered entirely at no reserve. Within the collection are three versions of Chevrolet\u2019s \u201850s classic, the Bel Air, in convertible, hardtop and Beauvillle Wagon form, as well as a 1970 Pontiac Trans Am<\/a> and a 1956 Oldsmobile 88<\/a>. Other auction consignments include a 4-speed 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible<\/a> (above, Theo-Graphics photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions) and a Roman Red-on-red 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport Hardtop<\/a> restored first in 1991 and again in 2001. Never shown, the rare Super Sport features its original dual-quad 409\/409 HP engine with an Isky camshaft, as well as its original T-10 aluminum 4-speed transmission and a Positraction rear end with 3.36:1 gears.<\/p>\n

Mecum Los Angeles 2018 is open to buyers, sellers and spectators, with registration available online in advance by visiting www.Mecum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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