Mecum Kissimmee 2027 fills Osceola Heritage Park with collector cars for 13 days in January, and every car on the grounds has to get there and get home again. Mecum publishes two dates that shape each of those trips: a check-in window for consigned cars and a deadline by which every vehicle has to be off the property. A transport plan for Kissimmee is mostly about fitting between them.
Quick answer: Mecum Kissimmee 2027 runs January 5 to 17, 2027, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Consigned cars check in from Thursday, December 31, through Monday, January 4, and Mecum says all vehicles must be removed by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19. Mecum offers its own enclosed transport service, and you can also arrange an independent carrier.
When and where is Mecum Kissimmee 2027?
The auction runs every day from Tuesday, January 5, through Sunday, January 17, 2027, at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Mecum lists about 4,500 vehicles for the event, with Road Art offered each day before the cars cross the block. Mecum also notes that its schedule can change while the auction is running, so check the daily schedule before planning a visit around one day.
For anyone shipping a car, three dates matter more than the auction days. Vehicle check-in runs from December 31 to January 4, the auction office stays open through Monday, January 18, and the drop-off and pick-up hours end with the removal deadline at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19.
Do you have to use Mecum's own transport service?
No. Mecum runs its own transport arm, Mecum Auto Transport, which moves cars to and from its auctions in enclosed trailers fitted with GPS. Consignors can book it alongside their consignment, and buyers can arrange delivery straight from the auction floor. Mecum offers its own enclosed transport service, and you can also arrange an independent carrier. Its Kissimmee event page lists drop-off and pick-up hours and complimentary trailer parking at the venue.
An independent booking is useful when you want a second quote on the same lane, when you would rather choose between open and enclosed yourself, or when you want one point of contact for the trip in and the trip home. Rivalane is an auto transport broker. We place your car with a licensed carrier that runs your route, check that carrier's FMCSA authority and cargo insurance before pickup, and give you real-time tracking, and our dispatch team tells you if the carrier is running late. Rivalane is independent and has no affiliation with Mecum, so Mecum's check-in, credential and removal rules apply to every car on the grounds, whoever brings it. Our auto auction transport page covers auction pickups more broadly.
When does a consigned car need to reach Kissimmee?
Mecum's seller information for Kissimmee 2027 sets vehicle check-in from Thursday, December 31, through Monday, January 4, between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, at the same Silver Spur Lane address. The window closes the day before the auction opens, and it sits right on top of the New Year holiday. Work backward from it: the car has to be loaded and on the road before check-in opens, and the number of days in transit depends on how far it travels. Booking in early December leaves room to adjust if a date moves.
Ask your consignment agent which day your car should arrive before you give the carrier a pickup window. Once you book with Rivalane, carrier assignment typically takes one to three working days. Pickup and delivery dates are estimates, so build spare days into the plan, and if the pickup day itself matters, a guaranteed pickup date is available as a paid add-on.
What should the car have ready before check-in?
Mecum mails consignor credentials once every consignment requirement is complete, and you can also collect them at the auction entrance or the auction office with a photo ID. Your consignment agent confirms which documents Mecum still needs, so settle the title and paperwork with them before the truck is booked rather than at the gate.
Mecum's auction FAQ recommends a quarter tank of fuel in every vehicle and notes that some states require it. For the booking itself, have the pickup address, a contact phone number and the car's year, make, model, color and VIN ready. Before the carrier loads the car, photograph it from every side, note the mileage and any existing marks, and be there to sign the paperwork at pickup. Take personal items out of the car, because the carrier's cargo insurance does not cover them.
Open or enclosed for a car going to Osceola Heritage Park?
Enclosed transport keeps a car out of road spray, sun and weather, and many enclosed trailers load with a hydraulic liftgate, which suits low ground clearance and fresh paint. Open transport is the standard way to move most cars, costs less on the same route, and is a sensible choice for a well-kept driver heading home to a garage.
For a consignment, the condition the car arrives in is the condition bidders see, because Mecum makes every lot available to view and inspect before bidding starts. That makes enclosed car transport a strong case for a show-ready car. A buyer collecting a driver-quality classic can often use open car transport instead. Our classic car shipping guide covers preparing an older car for either kind of trailer.
You won the lot: how do you get the car out by January 19?
Mecum's drop-off and pick-up hours for Kissimmee 2027 run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day through Tuesday, January 19, and Mecum states that all vehicles must be removed by 5:00 PM that day. A car bought in the first week leaves plenty of room. A lot that sells on the final weekend leaves about two days between the hammer and the deadline, and carrier assignment typically takes one to three working days, so that margin is thin.
If you are bidding on a specific lot late in the auction, get the quote and line up the pickup before the car crosses the block, rather than after. That matters most for buyers bidding by internet or telephone, which Mecum offers alongside in-person bidding. If you are not on site, a carrier has to collect the car for you, so ask the auction office what that carrier needs at pick-up. Our help article on whether a carrier can pick up a car from an auction or dealer explains how those pickups work, and our guide to shipping a car bought on Bring a Trailer walks through the same steps for a car bought online.
What happens to transport if the car does not sell?
If your car does not sell on the block, Mecum's Bid Goes On team keeps working to sell it to registered bidders for at least 21 days after the auction. That does not move the removal deadline. Mecum's rule covers all vehicles, so an unsold consignment still has to leave Osceola Heritage Park by 5:00 PM on January 19, even while the Bid Goes On team is still looking for a buyer.
Ask for a quote on the return leg when you book the trip in. A no-sale then does not leave you looking for a carrier in the last days before the deadline, when purchased and unsold cars all have to leave the grounds.
What does it cost to ship a car to or from Kissimmee?
The price depends on the route rather than the event. Distance, open or enclosed trailer, whether the car runs, its size and ground clearance, and how flexible your dates are all move the quote. Pickup and delivery points near major highways are generally easier for carriers to fit into a load than remote addresses. Narrow windows can also affect the price, so share your check-in or removal dates when you ask for a quote.
Our Florida car shipping page covers moves in and out of the state, and the New York to Florida and Florida to New York route pages cover one of the long north-south runs to and from Central Florida. For a price on your own route, use the car shipping calculator. If you are also following the other January sales, our Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027 guide covers the same planning for that auction, and our Mecum Dallas shipping guide looks at Mecum's Texas sale.
Is the car insured while it's on the truck?
Yes. Every carrier Rivalane assigns holds active cargo insurance, and we confirm that coverage and the carrier's FMCSA authority before pickup. The carrier's cargo insurance covers the car from loading to unloading. Personal items left inside are not covered, so remove them before pickup. Is my car insured during transport? explains what the policy covers and what it does not. For a high-value collector car, it is also worth asking your own insurer how your policy treats the car while it is in transit.
Consigning or bidding at Kissimmee this January? Get a quote for your route and tell us whether the car is going in or coming home.
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