Mecum Auctions Launches New Motorcycle Division

Auction company Mecum Auctions has recently announced it has decided to bring bikes to the block, with the launch of its new motorcycle division, headed by American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe.

“With the launch of this new division, motorcycle collectors can expect to see noteworthy American and European motorcycles of all kinds cross the Mecum auction block throughout 2011,” a company statement reads.

The company plans to bring the two-wheeled lots at its upcoming auctions, including Dana Mecum’s 24th Annual Original Spring Classic Auction (May 17-22) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Monterey Auction (August 18-20) in Monterey, California.

"The motorcycle fraternity has been largely ignored in the current auction market, but now there will be a major platform to expose rare and valuable bikes to collectors," said Trippe. “The beauty of collecting bikes is that five bikes can occupy the same space as one car and you can ride many of them, or even hang one on the wall of a 'man cave' or corporate office! Even the most expensive motorcycles can be affordable and serve as great investments. I am excited to work with Dana Mecum, an avid collector himself, and commit 100% to this new Mecum division.”

Trippe is a legendary motocross and road race promoter, with more than 45 years of experience in the field. He previously organized and executed the 2006 and 2007 Monterey Classic Bike Auctions, and also helped with collections such as The Otis Chandler Collection and the famed Barber Motorsports Vintage Museum in Alabama.