American businessman Dana Mecum has an estimated net worth of $45 million in 2012. Most of Mecum's net worth is achieved from Mecum Auction, his car auction company. His passion and knowledge of car collectibles and muscle cars encouraged and led him to launch Mecum Auto Auction which is now featured on Discovery HD Theater.

Born in Monmouth, Illinois in 1954, Dana Mecum spent most of his lifetime in the auto industry. On the other hand, Dana Mecum's father, Edward Mecum, was considered as the world's largest wholesale fleet salesperson. Today, Mecum Auction is considered as one of the most popular collector car auction companies in the world.