Matt Avery tells the stories behind the cars that matter.
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As an automotive journalist, author and on-air host, Matt has built a reputation for bringing clarity, context and insight to the world of collector cars. From rare muscle car legends to headline auction moments, his work focuses on helping people understand not just what a car is—but why it matters.
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Matt is a familiar face at Mecum Auctions, where he appears regularly as part of the broadcast team and hosts Mecum in the Morning, offering insight into the cars, people and stories shaping each event. He also produces and hosts On the Move, a travel-based series exploring automotive culture on location.
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At the core of Matt’s work is a deep focus on rare and historically significant vehicles. Whether it’s a COPO Camaro, a ZL1 Supercar or a lesser-known piece of muscle car history, he approaches each story with a balance of research, perspective and an understanding of the people behind the machines. His goal is not just to document these cars, but to connect them to the broader story of automotive culture.
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Beyond the camera, Matt is also a published automotive author and historian. He is the author of COPO and Camaro Special Editions, contributing to the preservation and interpretation of collector car history through deeply researched, enthusiast-driven storytelling. His work bridges the gap between enthusiast knowledge and mainstream understanding, making complex topics approachable without losing the depth that serious collectors expect.
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This combination of on-air experience, historical insight and market awareness has made Matt a trusted voice for brands, media platforms and live events. He works with companies and organizations looking to communicate clearly within the automotive space—whether through hosting, content creation or strategic storytelling around vehicles and launches.
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At its core, Matt’s work is about understanding the cars everyone’s talking about—and the ones they should be. By focusing on the stories behind the sheet metal, he brings a level of clarity and meaning to the collector car world that goes beyond specs and headlines.
