If you are driving on I-10, you may see an unusual amount of classic cars on the highway. That's because one of the most famous car shows and legendary auctions takes place in Biloxi, MS, the first week in October. Car hobbyists, enthusiasts, collectors, and cruisers will be "America's Largest Block Party." You don't want to miss it! The 27th Annual Cruisin' The Coast will go down along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from October 1 - October 8, 2023

Cruisin’ The Coast is a family-friendly series of events, including cruise-ins, swap meets, and live music entertainment bands. General admission to the four-day car and memorabilia auction is $20 (10 and under free). Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the auction starting at 10 a.m.

The highlight of this week-long car show event is the 26th Annual Vicari Collector Car Auction on Wednesday, October 4, inside the Mississippi Coliseum & Convention Center. Thousands will bid on 600 of the most sought-after collector cars in the world! Headlining the iconic collector car docket this year are:

  • A rare, specially built 1953 Buick Skylark convertible(one of only 1,690.) This gem was commissioned by General Motors’ styling chief, the legendary Harvey Earle.
  • A rare numbers-matching 1966 Chevrolet Impala station wagon with a 427 cubic inch V-8 engine and factory 4-speed transmission that underwent a complete frame-off restoration. The Impala wagon has the original Protect-O-Plate brochure, a color chart, and the original Chevrolet catalog.

Whatever you are looking for, Vicari Auction will have it, be it luxury vehicles like a Rolls Royce, muscle cars like GTO Mustangs, Lamborghinis, or Z28s, or classic collector cars from the 50s, '60s, 70s, and beyond. They will even have a 1956 school bus on the auction block!

Look at the complete list of collector cars being auctioned off at Cruisin' The Coast! See something you like? Serious consignors may contact the friendly Vicari Auction team at 504-264-2277, email info@vicariauciton.com, or https://www.vicariauction.com/

This year, Vicari will auction off more than 700 pieces of memorabilia, celebrity-signed artifacts, rare Hollywood collectibles, and music memorabilia items up for grabs during this exciting four-day auction. It's happening at the annual Cruisin’ The Coast along Beach Boulevard on the Mississippi Gulf.

There will be sellers and buyers from around the globe, including from Australia! Standard bidder registration is $150 and comes with one bidder badge one guest badge and access to the bidding floor, valid for all auction days. If you're a classic car owner or want to be one, head down to the world-famous Vicari Collector Car Auction and bid on a custom convertible, a modern-day muscle car all in exceptional condition.

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