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–Entire, Famed Ron Pratte Collection and Jeff Gordon’s 1999 No.24 Pepsi Chevrolet Highlight the Scottsdale Auction Block–
The 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama concept car, one of only two designed by GM styling icon Harley Earl, is just one of 142 cars in the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.
(Silver Spring, Md.) – Velocity and Discovery Channel announced today 36 hours of live, world premiere coverage of the 44th annual BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION beginning Tuesday, January 13 from 6-8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and continuing through Sunday, January 18 from 2-7 PM ET on Velocity. The networks’ broadcast of the Scottsdale auction kicks off an agreement to air 100 hours of live coverage of BARRETT-JACKSON, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, across Discovery Channel and Velocity in 2015.
“January’s Scottsdale auction is the most buzzed about in Barrett-Jackson’s storied history,” said Robert Scanlon, General Manager, Velocity. “We pride ourselves in delivering world-class automotive content and our broadcast of this auction represents the very best of Velocity. There is no more exciting way to start off 2015 than partnering with Discovery Channel to bring audiences inside BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE live as it happens.”
For the first time ever, the BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION will air live internationally on Discovery Channel and Discovery World in Canada, and on Discovery Channel and Discovery Turbo in Latin America throughout the week. In addition, the Spanish language broadcast will be available to U.S. viewers on Discovery en Español on Saturday, January 17 from 8-10 PM ET.
“We’re excited to take Barrett-Jackson to a purely automotive network again,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re also thrilled to mark another first in our history by going live to all of North America and Latin America, and broadcasting bilingually to bring the world of collector cars to a whole new audience.”
The highlight of the BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION will be Ron Pratte’s world-renowned collection of 142 cars, trucks and motorcycles, as well as more than 1,500 pieces of automotive memorabilia. The collection includes the only remaining 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake and a striking 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama concept car, one of only two designed by GM styling icon Harley Earl. The collection’s very rare 1950 GM Futurliner (one of only 12 ever built) will be auctioned off with 100-percent of the proceeds benefiting the Armed Forces Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to supporting and advocating for active-duty military personnel, National Guardsmen, Reservists, military families and veterans.
Another highlight of the Scottsdale auction block is NASCAR championship driver Jeff Gordon’s fully restored 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The historic stock car was rebuilt to “as new” condition by Ray Evernham, and last used by Gordon and his then crew chief Evernham in their final season competing together. Now on display in the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom in Scottsdale after its multi-city unveiling, the car is scheduled to cross the block during the Scottsdale auction with proceeds going to benefit The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation.
Other highlights of BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE include the 1955 Chevy used in the counterculture-era cult classic film “Two-Lane Blacktop” starring James Taylor and The Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson, and a 1952 Woodill Wildfire, the first complete fiberglass car ever available and the star of three films: “Johnny Dark” with Tony Curtis; “Written on the Wind” with Rock Hudson; and “Knock on Wood” with Danny Kaye. Viewers can also expect an incredible line-up of customs and Hot Rods, including a 1971 De Tomaso Pantera Ringbrothers Custom created in collaboration with Nike, and Jimmy Shine’s 1934 Ford Custom Pickup, considered by many to be a “turning point” Hot Rod of the 20th century.
BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE U.S. Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET):
Tuesday, January 13
6:00 – 8:00 PM on Discovery Channel
8:00 – 11:00 PM on Velocity
Wednesday, January 14
6:00 – 11:00 PM on Velocity
Thursday, January 15
6:00 – 11:00 PM on Velocity
Friday, January 16
4:00 PM – Midnight on Velocity
Saturday, January 17
4:00 – 8:00 PM on Discovery Channel
8:00 PM – Midnight on Velocity
8:00 – 10 PM on Discovery en Español
Sunday, January 18
2:00 – 7:00 PM on Velocity
BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE is produced for Velocity and Discovery Channel by Discovery Studios. For Velocity, David Lee and Peter Neal are executive producers and Robert Scanlon is general manager.
About Velocity
Velocity, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is the only upscale men’s cable network that focuses on thrilling automotive for its viewers. Velocity programming is diverse, intelligent and engaging; capturing the best of the human experience as told by the top experts in the field. Formerly HD Theater, the fully HD network is available in 58 million homes. For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.tv, on Facebook at facebook.com/VelocityTV or on Twitter @Velocity.
About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 98 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 225 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.
About Discovery Communications, Inc.
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content on worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery also controls Eurosport International, a premier sports entertainment group, including six pay-TV network brands across Europe and Asia. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Reno Tahoe, Nevada. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.
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Reaching $15,238,429 in total sales, the 2014 Mecum Auction in Anaheim, Calif., claimed the title of top-grossing Mecum auction in that locale since the event’s inception in 2012. With 758 cars offered throughout the three-day event, Nov. 13-15, the top sale price was achieved by a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Short Nose (Lot S166.1) that hammered at a strong $2.15 million.
With known ownership history since new, this Short Nose was restored in 1999 to as-original specifications with a 3.3-liter engine and a five-speed gearbox. With a stunning Rosso Corso exterior and two-tone tan leather interior, the Ferrari’s excellent presentation earned it a Silver award in Class 3 when it was shown at the Ferrari Club of America National Concours. The remainder of the top 10 sales list reflected the variety of makes that was represented at the auction with Porsche, Plymouth, Buick, Cadillac and more making the cut including all three Ford GTs that crossed the auction block falling in line as second, third and fourth in top sales. In all, eighteen cars broke six-figures with examples from nearly every category of automotive collectability.
Other event highlights included Matt Farah of the popular TV show “Drive” on NBCSN joining Mecum’s live announce team on Saturday for a special guest appearance. Team members from The Anaheim Ducks also came by on Thursday of the auction to take in the action. Ducks’ captain Ryan Getzlaf spent time on the microphone announcing upcoming lots and also presented Dana and Frank Mecum with official team jerseys with “Dealmakers” embroidered on the backs as a way of welcoming Mecum back to the SoCal city of Anaheim.
The complete top 10 sales at Mecum’s Anaheim auction includes (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Short Nose (Lot S166.1) at $2,150,000
2. 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition (Lot S155.1) at $375,000
3. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S101.1) at $340,000
4. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S106.1) at $250,000
5. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (Lot S137) at $210,000
6. 1994 Porsche 911 Speedster (Lot S117.1) at $175,000
7. 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible (Lot S117) at $132,500
8. 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot S96) at $127,500
9. 1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Microbus (Lot S180.1) at $125,000
10. 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR Convertible (Lot S126) at $122,500
Mecum’s next auction will be in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 4-6 with an anticipated 750 classic and collector cars to be offered at Bartle Hall in the Kansas City Convention Center. The following weekend will bring Mecum’s newest event in Austin, Texas, set for Dec. 12-13 at the Austin Convention Center featuring an estimated 600-car lineup. For more details on an upcoming auction, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, signup for the free InfoNet service offered at Mecum.com.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
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VIP Experience for The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM Brings Car Collectors & Enthusiasts Closer to World’s
Most Sought-After Automobiles
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (November 18, 2014) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, and QuintEvents, America’s leading major-event travel, hospitality and ticket package provider, have announced today that they will collaborate to offer a unique insider’s experience through the Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences program at the 44th Annual Scottsdale Auction set for January 10-18, 2015, at the WestWorld of Scottsdale facility.
Famed for its high-dollar events that raise millions for charity, Barrett-Jackson joins the ranks of the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, College Football Playoffs, Formula 1 World Championship™ and the NBA All-Star Game as a major event—providing the public with the unique opportunity to see the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience and participate in the renowned event in true red-carpet style.The innovative program provides turn-key arrangements, including tickets, hospitality, tours, special experiences, VIP access, meet and greets, parties and amenities through a single source, with details available via Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences or by calling 866-834-8663.
“Barrett-Jackson is absolutely one of those world-class premiere events that is a bucket-list experience for many,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of the automotive lifestyle company, which was founded in 1971. “By partnering with QuintEvents and offering these incredible VIP packages, we allow our fans to experience Barrett-Jackson like never before, and in a way that reflects the quality of our brand.”
“We have cracked the code for delivering a seamless experience at major events, including iconic places like Churchill Downs and colossal happenings like the Super Bowl,” offered QuintEvents’ CEO Brian Learst.“Barrett-Jackson is at that prestigious and monumental level and we look forward to seeing that our guests have a uniquely memorable time.”
The Gold VIPpackage, which starts at just $4,500, includes exclusive VIP Outdoor Hospitality access with a premium view of the car staging lanes, gourmet food and beverage, a VIP bidder bar and bidder badge (with approved application), a VIP Auction Tour and an Auction Block Tour with photo op.Other first-class inclusions offered are VIP floor seating in the Auction Arena, two tickets to the Opening Night Gala, an auction catalog, a Barrett-Jackson T-shirt, hat, souvenir lanyard, a guaranteed golf cart reservation (rental fees apply),a Barrett-Jackson concert ticket, access to the Barrett-Jackson Bull Riding Challenge and nine-day General Admission access.
In addition to the Gold VIP package inclusions, the $6,500 VIP Luxury Reserve package provides patrons with Platinum VIP credentials with a souvenir lanyard, daily VIP Hospitality Skybox access, a Celebrity Hosting area with special Skybox appearances, and a Barrett-Jackson polo or camp shirt.
The top of the line Owner’s Box Package, at $15,000, also includes exclusive access to Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson’s private hospitality Skybox, and a meet and greet with Craig Jackson himself. Owner’s Box guests will also receive a framed, autographed photo of the occasion and a Barrett-Jackson leather jacket in addition to their polo, hat, catalog, lanyard, and other previous package inclusions. The Owner’s Box has traditionally been reserved on an invitation-only basis for celebrities, million-dollar bidders and select VIPs, and is now offered only through this new official joint venture program, Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences.
For more information on Barrett-Jackson VIP ticket packages, visit www.quintevents.com.
About QuintEvents
QuintEvents is proud to be an Official NFL On Location Event Experience Provider, for events including the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, Draft, International Series and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, the Official Experience Package Provider to Churchill Downs® for the Kentucky Derby® and the Kentucky Oaks®, an Official Hospitality Provider to the NBA for the NBA All-Star Game and Draft, the Exclusive Official Ticket, Hospitality and Travel Package Provider to Circuit of The Americas™ for the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™, United SportsCar Racing Series, and MotoGP™ racing series, a Formula One Paddock Club™ Authorised Distributor for the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, an Authorised Agency of MotoGP VIP Village™ for 19 races around the world, the Exclusive Official Ticket, Hospitality and Travel Package Provider to the Breeders’ Cup®, the Exclusive Official Ticket, Hospitality and Travel Package Provider to the UFC® for UFC VIP Experience events, an Official Event Experience Provider for College Football Playoff Premium for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and the Official VIP Ticket, Hospitality and Travel Package Provider to Barrett-Jackson for the 2015 Scottsdale Collector Car Auction.
About Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Reno Tahoe, Nevada. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480-421-6694.
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Mecum Auctions has offered some of the most fantastic collections of muscle cars over the last 28 years, but this selection of vehicles from the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection hits at the top of the list. Tim Wellborn is recognized as one of the top muscle car collectors in the world, and while Hemi-powered Mopars are a predominant theme, the collection offers many prime examples including a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang that is unrestored with 4,700 miles, an unrestored Black-on-Black 1970 LS6 Chevelle and even a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with Burt Reynolds’ name still on the title. Over the years, Tim Wellborn has often referred to his cars simply as “unobtainium.” Now with new plans to begin rotating displays at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum in Alexander City, Alabama, this unique opportunity to obtain the unobtainable will become a reality at Mecum in Kissimmee, January 2015.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Schedule:
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 16-25, 2015
Admission: $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. daily, save for Monday, Jan. 19 which will feature a Road Art-exclusive auction
TV Schedule (NBCSN): TBA
(All times Eastern)
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The Mecum Gone Farmin’ Iowa Premier in Davenport, Iowa, this past weekend was host to 287 tractors, of which 234 sold for an 82 percent sell-through rate and $2,073,653 in total sales.
Top sales included a 1959 John Deere 730 LPG Hi-Crop (Lot S40) from the LPG Collection that sold for $68,500. As one of only 28 produced, the tractor had been housed in a John Deere Museum and presented in excellent condition with its original and correct three point. The second-highest seller was a 1974 John Deere 6030 (Lot S48) that hammered at $44,000. Fresh from a complete restoration which included an engine overhaul and new tires, the tractor also featured custom fenders, an air ride seat, PTO and roll bar and canopy. Overall, the top sales were dominated by Deeres with only the number 10 spot bucking the trend with an Allis Chalmers D21 Series II (Lot F82) from the AJ Spiegel Collection that hammered at $25,000.
The complete top 10 sales list includes (all sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1959 John Deere 730 LPG Hi-Crop (Lot S40) at $68,500
2. 1974 John Deere 6030 (Lot S48) at $44,000
3. 1983 John Deere 4050 (Lot S29) at $42,500
4. 1975 John Deere 6030 (Lot F49) at $32,500
5. 1957 John Deere 620 LPG Standard (Lot S43) at $32,000
6. John Deere 730 LP Standard (Lot S45) at $30,000
7. 1972 John Deere 3020 (Lot S57) at $27,500
8. John Deere 720 Diesel Standard (Lot S44) at $27,500
9. 1959 John Deere 530 LPG (Lot S41) at $27,000
10. Allis Chalmers D21 Series II (Lot F82) at $25,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, sign up for the free InfoNet service offered at www.Mecum.com. The entire Gone Farmin’ Auction was filmed by RFD TV and will be broken into several original episodes which will broadcast every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (all times central). Mecum’s next vintage tractor auction will be April 10-11, 2015 when the Gone Farmin’ team returns to the Mississippi Valley Fair Center in Davenport, Iowa, for the Spring Classic Auction. For more information or to consign a tractor visit www.Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 to speak directly with a Mecum representative.
About Mecum Auctions
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year. Headquartered in Walworth, Wis., Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle and Road Art sales. In 2010, Dan Mecum launched the Gone Farmin’ tractor division within the company and has since grown it into a thriving venture now offering four auctions each year. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
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CAR TO BE FEATURED AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE ON VELOCITY
Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham’s 1999 No.24 Pepsi Chevrolet to Benefit Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation
Ray Evernham poses with Jeff Gordon’s 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo at Ray Evernham Enterprises in Mooresville, NC.
LAS VEGAS – Nov. 6, 2014 – Velocity, Barrett-Jackson and Jeff Gordon, Inc. announced this morning during VELOCITY LIVE at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas that NASCAR racing legends, Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham will auction off a 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo used in their final season working together during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in 2015. The duo reunited to restore the Busch Series car to its former glory to benefit Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, and for a special episode of Evernham’s hit series “AmeriCarna” on Velocity. The car is scheduled to cross the block at the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 13 on Velocity.
“The heart of ‘AmeriCarna’ is uncovering long lost 4-wheeled treasures that played a large part in a person’s past,” said Evernham. “The No. 24 car has been an unmistakable artifact of my career, and holds a unique spot in NASCAR history. Reviving the car’s championship glory with my long-time friend, Jeff Gordon, has been a labor of love. We’re proud to revisit its history in an all-new episode of ‘AmeriCarna’ in 2015.”
As the host of Velocity’s AmeriCarna series, Ray Evernham traverses the country in pursuit of telling America’s love affair with cars. Unlike any other automotive-focused series, AmeriCarna sheds light on the profound impact automobiles, of every make and model, have played in American culture.
Among the featured cars crossing the block during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is Gordon’s 1999 No. 24 Pepsi Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which won the inaugural Busch Series event at Phoenix International Raceway in 1999. Earlier that year, Gordon/Evernham Motorsports (GEM) was founded to compete in that year’s NASCAR Busch Series season. The team’s Pepsi-sponsored cars ran six races with Gordon as driver and Evernham as crew chief. The last of these six came at Phoenix International Raceway, which was the penultimate race for the driver/crew chief duo, bringing an end to an era in NASCAR competition that was dominated by Gordon and Evernham.
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The last retail 2014MY Ford Shelby GT500 convertible auction by Ford Motor Company to benefit the Brain Injury Association of America fetched a whopping $500,000 at the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno, Nevada, in August 2013.
Barrett-Jackson and Ford have an impressive shared legacy, and both companies certainly know the importance of performance and quality. Collector cars built by Ford Motor Company have long been part of the Barrett-Jackson “scene.” Some of the most noteworthy Ford vehicles to cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block—many raising millions of dollars to benefit worthy charities—have been the famed 1966 Shelby Super Snake Cobra, the last 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible and the first production 2015 Ford Mustang available to the public.
As a primary sponsor of Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions for a decade, Ford has played a prominent role at events nationwide. From Ride ’N Drives to exciting lap experiences, attendees have enjoyed unforgettable moments in Ford-built vehicles. And it’s no wonder. As this video illustrates, Ford has a legendary performance heritage that spans almost every racing series around the world. Lessons learned on the race track help influence Ford’s lineup of performance vehicles for consumers.
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As a collection that has indisputably achieved world-class status among the expansive community of muscle car enthusiasts from around the globe, The Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection will now be offered for sale at Mecum Auctions’ 2015 Kissimmee auction. Nearly half of this unparalleled collection will cross the block as the headliner of approximately 3,000 classic and collector cars at the world’s largest collector car auction this January 16-25 in Kissimmee, Fla.
Mecum Auctions has offered some of the most desirable collections of muscle cars in the past 28 years, and this selection of vehicles from the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection hits at the top of the list. Tim Wellborn is recognized as one of the top muscle car and Mopar collectors in the world, and while Hemi-powered Mopars are a predominant theme, the collection offers many other prime examples including a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang that is unrestored with 4,700 miles, an unrestored Black-on-Black 1970 LS6 Chevelle and a very rare Stage 1 Buick GSX. Over the years, Tim Wellborn has often referred to his cars simply as “unobtainium.” Now with new plans to begin rotating displays at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum in Alexander City, Ala., this unique opportunity to obtain the unobtainable will become a reality at Mecum in Kissimmee, January 2015.
“We’ve undoubtedly had some truly amazing collections cross our block through the years, but this group probably tops all of them,” comments Mecum Auctions’ President and Founder Dana Mecum. “Tim Wellborn will offer 25 cars from his coveted collection at Kissimmee 2015. As the largest seller of muscle cars in the world, Mecum Auctions was a natural choice for Tim to sell his cars with, but nonetheless, we’re honored to have the opportunity to work with him and his stunning group of cars. Kissimmee will bring with it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for buyers looking to acquire these extremely rare and highly sought-after muscle cars.”
The Wellborn Musclecar Museum is located in Alexander City, Ala. It was opened by collector Tim Wellborn in January 2010 and boasts the world's largest collection of Dodge Chargers as well as a host of other Mopar legends and classic muscle cars.
Wellborn’s extensive group of carefully collected 1971 Dodge Hemi Chargers will lead the lineup in Kissimmee, which also includes a variety of some of the most iconic muscle cars of the Golden Era with a focus on quality and distinctiveness. Some of the cars have been owned by the Wellborns for 20 or more years, making this exclusive offering especially extraordinary.
“The cars that will be offered in Kissimmee really are the best of collection,” Wellborn explains. “I’ve really always considered myself just the caretaker of these cars, and now it’s time to let someone else take on that role. I am familiar with Mecum’s customers, and I trust that they will appreciate these cars and care for them the way they deserve. It’s tough to let go, but I’m confident in Mecum Auctions and its followers, and it’s just time.”
“It is very rare that collections of the magnitude and notoriety of the Wellborn Collection come up for sale,” notes Frank Mecum, Mecum Auctions’ consignment director. “The cars of this collection will undoubtedly serve to set the new benchmark for the future of the collector car market. It is also important to note that most of the cars coming out of the Wellborn Collection have never been offered to the public; collectors are aware of the rarity of such an offering and know that they don’t get many chances at owning collections that have previously been unobtainable.”
Wellborn also commented on the future of the museum. “The goal here is really to make room to continue rotating the museum inventory,” he says. “Space is limited, so we can’t just keep adding to the current group of cars, and we want to keep the muscle car displays fresh – and always the best of the best. This is actually the start of a new era for the Wellborn Musclecar Museum.”
For more details on the Wellborn Museum Collection or Mecum’s 2015 Kissimmee auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
The Wellborn Musclecar Museum, at 124 Broad Street, is open to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours by appointment Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-17. Children younger than 6 are admitted at no charge. For more information visit wellbornmusclecarmuseum.com, call (256) 329-8474, or email wellbornmusclecarmuseum@gmail.com.
To register to bid on the Wellborn collection and other vehicles to be offered at Mecum’s 2015 Kissimmee auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Auction gates will open daily at 8 a.m. and general admission will be available at the gate for $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger will receive complimentary admission. Portions of the auction will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network and on Mecum’s website at www.mecum.com. Mecum.com is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Schedule:
Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
January 16-25, 2015
Admission: $20 per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. daily, save for Monday, Jan. 19 which will feature a Road Art-exclusive auction
TV Schedule (NBCSN): TBA
(All times Eastern)
