For Immediate Release: Monday, March 10, 2014
DETROIT – The first retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most track-capable Corvette in the brand’s history, will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Barrett-Jackson auction house will offer the supercar during its Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 12.
The auction extends General Motors’ long-standing support of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country, which last year raised $1 million by auctioning the first 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible at Barrett-Jackson.
This year, Chevrolet is donating the all-new Corvette Z06 in support of Karmanos Cancer Institute’s 32nd Annual Dinner. All proceeds from the auction will go to the renovation of the Institute’s infusion center, providing a more comfortable and soothing setting for patients to receive chemotherapy treatments.
GM President Dan Ammann and his wife, Pernilla, chief operating officer of Mother New York, will chair the Annual Dinner on Saturday, April 26, at the Fox Theatre. This is the fourth consecutive year that a member of GM senior leadership has chaired the event.
The Corvette Z06 has unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an all-new supercharged engine, and an all-new, high-performance eight-speed automatic. The LT4 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine features direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing. These technologies – combined with the fuel-efficient multi-speed transmission, aerodynamic design and lightweight construction – help make the new Z06 surprisingly fuel efficient.
“Chevrolet’s donation of the first 2015 Corvette Z06 produced is yet another way that we are showing our continued support of the Karmanos Cancer Institute,” said Dan Ammann. “The funds raised from the auction will help further the exceptional patient care that Karmanos is known for in our community and across the country.”
In honor of the Annual Dinner, the General Motors Foundation recently announced a $400,000 grant to support the Institute’s cancer research. The grant brought GM and the GM Foundation’s support of the Institute to nearly $7.3 million over the last 17 years.
“When it comes to corporate citizenship and philanthropy, General Motors and its employees set the example,” said Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO, Karmanos Cancer Institute. “Their generosity goes a long way toward improving the lives of cancer patients and supporting cancer research. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to GM, the GM Foundation, Chevrolet and Barrett-Jackson for their ongoing commitment to help end this disease.”
Those unable to attend the Palm Beach Collector Car Auction may bid online at www.barrett-jackson.com. To register, call 480-421-6694 or email bidders@barrett-jackson.com. Since this is a charity sale, Barrett-Jackson will waive all buyer and seller fees.
The winning bidder will receive a letter of authenticity, as well as the ability to select the color of his or her 2015 Chevrolet Z06.
To reserve tickets for the 32nd Annual Dinner, please contact Lisa at 313-576-8106 or koltuncl@karmanos.org or visit Karmanos’ 2013 Annual Dinner to reserve tickets online.
About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Located in mid-town Detroit, Michigan, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, is one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Karmanos is among the nation’s best cancer centers. Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 physicians and researchers on faculty at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. Its long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care. Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., is the Institute’s president and chief executive officer. For more information call 1-800-KARMANOS or go to www.karmanos.org.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
About the GM Foundation
Since its inception in 1976, the GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to American charities, educational organizations and to disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on supporting Education, Health and Human Services, the Environment and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. Funding of the GM Foundation comes solely from GM. The last contribution to the GM Foundation was made in 2001. For more information, visit www.gm.com/gmfoundation.
2015-Chevrolet-CorvetteZ06, © General Motors
CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis
Karmanos Cancer Institute
313-576-8629 or 313-410-3417
ellisp@karmanos.org
Maria Mainville
General Motors Foundation Communications
313-573-7794
maria.mainville@gm.com
Mecum Auctions will present the next MidAmerica Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction Sunday, April 13 at the Reliant Center in Houston. The offering of more than 200 vintage and collector bikes will immediately follow the auction house’s third-annual Houston classic and collector car auction April 10-12.
Following the record-breaking motorcycle-exclusive auction in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-11, Mecum is excited to now present MidAmerica Motorcycles at an entirely new venue in a state that is home to some of the most well-known motorcycle rallies and events in the country.
More than half of the sought-after lineup of bikes to be offered at the Houston auction hail from the Mike Doyle Collection of Dixon, California. Comprised of 100-plus motorcycles, Doyle’s collection includes some of the finest two-wheeled machines available like a 1928 Henderson K-Deluxe (Lot U65), a completely restored 1949 Vincent HRD Black Shadow (Lot U72) with correct factory engine and frame numbers, and a 1913 Sears Auto-Cycle Single Cylinder (U132). Doyle’s 1926 Harley-Davidson JDH-8 Valve Board Track Racer (Lot U81) is a truly rare find. Built approximately 15 years ago using factory original cases and parts, this bike could be shown and judged at any A.M.C.A. event. Doyle’s collection also includes a great period racer in the form of a 1960 Ducati 260 Elite Racer (Lot U89). This gem is one of the early Ducati motorcycles with the company’s trademark valve systems and features a fresh concours restoration. Rarely does such a varied collection of American, British, German, Italian and Japanese motorcycles come to be offered from one collection.
Also set to cross the auction block are two motorcycles that once belonged to the King of Cool Steve McQueen including a 1931 Harley-Davidson VL (Lot U85) and a 1971 Husqvarna 250cc Moto-Cross (Lot U59). The Husky is a well-documented motorcycle initially invoiced to McQueen’s film business, Solar Productions, on Oct. 19, 1971, with a note on the invoice that read “Ship to Valerians for Steve to have picked up.” Originally purchased for $898, this machine has since been restored and is currently in clean, running condition.
For a complete list of consignments visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the most recent consignments including photos and descriptions of each motorcycle. For more details on the Houston Motorcycle auction, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions and MidAmerica Motorcycles
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales. With the recent acquisition of MidAmerica Motorcycles, Mecum is also now the world’s largest seller of vintage and antique motorcycles. Specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, Mecum now offers more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averages more than one auction each month in various locations across the United States. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wis. 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.
Schedule:
Mecum Houston Motorcycle Auction
The Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
April 13, 2014
Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open at 8 a.m.
Auction: Road Art at 10 a.m. and Motorcycles at 11 a.m.
(All Times Central)
Mecum Auctions will amass a 1,000-car offering encompassing coveted collector cars from all genres at Houston’s Reliant Center this April 10-12. With outstanding headliners ranging from American and European racers, to Pre-War Classics and Corvettes, Mecum’s third annual event is certain to be more than memorable.
The Houston event will make its way into nearly 80 million homes with portions of all three days of the event broadcast on the NBC Sports Network. Select vehicles set to cross the block in Houston are detailed below; for a complete list of consignments visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the most recent consignments including photos and descriptions of each vehicle. For more details on the Houston auction, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
Mecum will present the MidAmerica vintage motorcycle auction immediately following the classic and collector car auction on Sunday, April 13, also at the Reliant Center. The motorcycle offering will include more than 200 vintage and collector bikes.
1964 Ford GT40 Prototype GT/104 (Lot S147.1)
One of the pioneering prototypes of the now-legendary GT40 juggernaut and one of the few that remains today, GT/104 is the first to receive the lightweight chassis and one of only two famously prepared and raced by Shelby American for the 1965 season. One of the first race cars of any kind to benefit from computerized missile aerodynamics technology and the budding field of telemetry, it was crucial to the development of the GT40 into World Championship form, proving the project’s potential at Le Mans, reaching the podium at Daytona and participating in Ford’s first year in international competition. Its development involved such famous names as Lunn, Wyer and Shelby; it was driven by the top stars of the era at the world’s most famous venues. As the first ever 1965 Shelby American-specification GT40, chassis GT/104 is widely regarded as the most original and correct prototype Shelby American team car and possesses what has been described as “one of the clearest provenances… of all GT40s.”
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Styling Car – The Bunkie Knudsen Corvette (Lot S119)
One of just four Corvettes ever produced with the factory custom side exhaust, the Bunkie Knudsen Styling Car was born September 1962 at the special request of Chevrolet Division General Manager Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen. Featuring a fuel-injected 327 CI V-8 engine and 4-speed transmission, the car was discovered again in the early ‘80s and subsequently restored by Werner Meier to its unique Crimson Firefrost metallic lacquer finish with full-length White stripe. This authentic factory special has participated in multiple Bloomington Gold Special Collections and was displayed at Meadowbrook in 1988 and Amelia Island in 2012.
1974 Porsche 911S Race Car (Lot S100)
Driven by Paul Newman and Bill Freeman in the 12 Hours of Sebring on March 19, 1977, this Porsche has a storied racing history. Accompanied by pictures and documentation of its numerous days on the track, the car has been restored by race-car experts to orange no. 2 livery and is fully prepped to hit the track or the concours.
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot S128)
Inducted into the Bloomington Gold Great Hall in June of 2012, this Corvette is quite likely one of the most well-preserved, lowest-mileage and exceptionally original big block 1967 Corvettes in existence. Accompanied by exquisitely unspoiled documentation, the odometer shows 2,996 miles and until its discovery in 2012 – hidden away in the garage of one Don McNamara for decades – this car had been seen by only 12 people. It had only ever been driven by lifelong-owner McNamara. Only two other people were ever known to have sat in the driver’s seat, and no one had ever occupied the passenger seat. It had never seen the rain or been washed with water. Numerous high-profile Corvette experts have thoroughly documented the car with over 4,000 detail photographs, which along with the car itself serve as in-depth educational resources for Corvette restorers.
1963 Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake CSX 2093 (Lot S93.1)
CSX 2093 was the 93rd Cobra built and is one of only eight cars modified with the Shelby-developed Dragonsnake package designed to maximize drag racing performance. Owned by Jim Costilow and piloted by drag racer Bruce Larson, later of USA-1 Funny Car fame, CSX 2093 dominated the NHRA’s A/SP, AA/SP, B/SP and C/SP classes in 1964. It set all new records in the 1965 season and won the NHRA Springnationals, Winternationals and U.S. Indy Nationals that year. The Costilow/Larson Cobra went on to win the 1966 Springnationals and U.S. Nationals. It also chalked up class wins at the 1967 Springnationals, Winternationals, U.S. Indy Nationals, and finished out the season with the World Points Championship. It continued to set records in 1968. All told, CSX 2093 held national titles in four separate classes. The Costilow/Larson Dragonsnake has been authenticated and certified by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) as a true and correct original car and has also won that organization’s Senior Award and Race Car Certification badges. It has undergone an accurate and show-quality restoration by Ziegler Coach of Los Angeles, Calif., and is presented exactly as it competed. Offered with full documentation of its NHRA national records, this is not only the most famous and successful of the eight Dragonsnake-equipped Shelbys; it is in fact the winningest competition Cobra in history.
1910 Locomobile Model 40 Type I Demi Tonneau (Lot S159.1)
The Mecum auction in Houston provides an exemplary platform for offering pre-war classics with examples from this category laying claim to top auction results in the last two years. This 1910 Locomobile Model 40 is one of the finest of its time. Recipient of several awards including First in Class at the 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and Second in Class at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, chassis no. 2376 features a 40 HP 4-cylinder engine. The Model 40 Type I was the biggest and fastest vehicle that Locomobile produced during the early 1900s and was considered to be one of the most elegant automobiles available in the U.S. This four-passenger Demi Tonneau presents with freshly polished brass trim and brightwork, shining as the true consummate classic that it is.
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 Houston Auction
The Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
April 10-12, 2014
Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. each day with Road Art 30 minutes prior
TV Schedule: April 10, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
April 11 3:30-6 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m.
April 12 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
(All Times Central)
