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John Kraman’s Memory Lives On With His Special Corvette Collection At Mecum Indy 2025

See the no-reserve collection from John Kraman, which ranged from Corvettes to GTOs to Motorcycles, and Mecum's video "The K Collection."

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The K Collection at Mecum Indy 2025

On January 12th of this year, the enthusiast community was taken aback by the untimely death of a man and a voice we all probably recognize, especially if you’ve ever watched a Mecum broadcast. John Kraman, also affectionately known as ‘The Professor,” left a mark on the automotive industry and enthusiasts like no man before him. One of the more common remarks was his remarkable knowledge, often referring to John as a walking and talking encyclopedia of everything cars. But more importantly, John was also a car guy and loved all things on wheels, from Corvettes to a neat collection of motorcycles. [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. Yes, FREE! If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article. One may require two steps–first, the arrow on the left, then the x on the top right.]

Just days ago, Mecum offered the public an opportunity to own a piece of John Kraman’s history, with a no-reserve offering they dubbed “The K Collection.”

What’s Inside Today’s John Kraman Feature

  1. CorvSport Remembers John Kraman
  2. The CorvSport Mecum Tracker
  3. The John Kraman Corvettes, Sold at No-Reserve
  4. Highlights From The Rest of John’s Collection
  5. Video: The K Collection By Mecum

1) CorvSport Remembers John Kraman

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