Classic / Missouri
Missouri Classic Rentals — Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg, Branson Vintage Cars on PickRV
Missouri hosts Mecum Kansas City auctions + Branson Vintage Car Show + Route 66 historic Missouri sections (St. Louis through Joplin). PickRV's MO cohort serves Kansas City + St. Louis + Branson.
State
Missouri
Signature events
5 listed
Best routes
4 routes
Sources cited
3 cited
Classic culture in Missouri
Missouri's classic-car calendar centers on Mecum Auctions Kansas City (annual, December) — major classic-car auction event drawing collectors nationwide.
Branson hosts the Branson Vintage Car Show (multiple weekends spring-fall) — entertainment-district classic display.
Route 66 historic Missouri runs 317 mi from St. Louis through Springfield to Joplin — preserved Mother Road sections + vintage neon-sign motels.
PickRV's Missouri cohort stages in Kansas City + St. Louis + Branson + Springfield.
Signature events
- Mecum Kansas City auctions (December annual).
- Branson Vintage Car Show (multiple weekends spring-fall).
- Route 66 Spring Festival (Springfield MO, May).
- Cars & Coffee KC + STL (weekly summer).
- Pevely Cruise (St. Louis suburb, weekly summer).
Best routes
- Route 66 Missouri (St. Louis to Joplin) — 317 mi 2-3 day historic vintage tour.
- Ozarks scenic byway (Branson area) — 50 mi day cruise + Lake Taneycomo backdrop.
- Kansas City Country Club Plaza cruise — 5 mi vintage convertible + Spanish-mission architecture.
- Mark Twain National Forest scenic byway (Ironton area) — fall foliage vintage cruising.
Sources cited (AACA / Hagerty / SCM / manufacturer archives)
FAQs
Is Route 66 Missouri drivable today?
Yes — 317 mi of Mother Road historic sections preserved + signed. Plan St. Louis to Joplin as 2-3 day vintage trip.
When is Mecum KC auction?
December annual. Public viewing days are typically Thursday-Saturday; bidding is collector-focused but open to spectators.
Are Branson classic rentals year-round?
Branson tourism is March-December (with December peak). Classic-car cohort follows the entertainment season.
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