Important Cars from the 2026 Mecum Monterey Auction

Mecum’s Monterey auction topped $100 million this year, driven largely by strong results for modern exotics. Eight of the 10 most expensive lots at Monterey 2026 were European supercars built after 1990. Despite the big numbers at the top end, the auction is described as otherwise typical for Mecum, reflected by a $66,000 median price. The piece notes that while other Monterey sales have targeted lower budgets, Mecum remains among the last major events still heavily focused on sub-$100K classics. Reporting from Monterey, the article spotlights several key cars at the auction week, beginning with Lot S24.1, a 1972 Datsun 240Z sold for $93,500.