The factory-styling Sting Ray gifted to the father of the Corvette – Harley J. Earl – will cross the block at Mecum’s Chicago auction this Oct. 10-12 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Among an anticipated 1,000-car lineup, this car stands out as the personal driver of GM’s head designer who was one of the most significant innovators in the history of the American automobile.
This 1963 Corvette Convertible (Lot S110), Shop Order 10323, is a one-of-a-kind build given directly from General Motors to the man often credited for introducing design and color to the American automobile industry. Harley J. Earl joined GM in 1928 and became head of the General Motors Design team, retiring in 1958. His designs in the ‘50s at the Motorama tours are what brought the Corvette to the attention of the American public and to the world.
Gifted to Earl for his lifetime of contributions to General Motors, he kept the Metallic Blue car at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, for use as his personal driver. He enjoyed the Corvette for two years, even using it as the parade car at the Daytona 500 in 1965 when he served as Grand Marshall. The trophy given to the winner of the Daytona 500 remains his namesake to this day, dubbed “The Harley J. Earl Trophy.”
One of only four Corvettes ever built with the custom side exhaust system, the car features a custom gauge and dash treatment unique to S.O.10323. As a longtime member of the Corvette Hall of Fame, this car is a mainstay of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection having been invited more than any other Corvette in existence. Confirmed by GM as the very car custom built and gifted to Earl, the car has since been restored to the specifications as when it arrived in Earl’s driveway.
The historically significant, one-of-a-kind Harley J. Earl Corvette will cross the block on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction.
Doors to the Mecum Chicago auction will open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 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 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:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SL
Price: $25,900
Stock: 3841
Mileage: 37394
VIN: WDBBA48D9JA090621
Exterior Color: Beige/Tan
Interior Color: Brown
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1965 Ford Thunderbird
Price: $34,900
Stock: C383
Mileage: 91000
VIN: 5Y85215U359
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
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Mecum Auctions is taking the gavel to Chicagoland this Oct. 10-12 with 1,000 vehicles expected to cross the block at the breathtaking Schaumburg Convention Center. The lineup is already fraught with headline-worthy consignments including the most famous wheel-standers in drag racing history– the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Collection – as well as the one-of-a-kind, factory-styling Corvette gifted to Harley J. Earl, a man often considered to be one of the most significant innovators in the history of the American automobile.
The Hurst Hemi Under Glass Collection (Lots S145-S145.3) is a group of four Barracuda-based powerhouses built by Bob Riggle that appeared as crowd-thrilling wheel-standers at major events across North America from 1965-75 and then again from 1992 until 2009. Each of the four cars is built with the same over-sized engine in the rear, visible beneath the back window, hence their “Hemi Under Glass” moniker. The excessive power of the engines coupled with the uneven weight distribution allows the cars to scream down the track in excess of 100 mph with noses skyward and sparks flying from their track-skimming rear ends. Offered together as one lot from the Bill Sefton Collection, these history-making cars are still fully capable of thrilling any car-loving crowd. Bob Riggle and Hurst’s famous “Shifter Girl” Linda Vaughn will be onsite to sign autographs during the auction.
Another featured consignment set to cross the block at Mecum’s Chicago auction is the 1963 Corvette Convertible (Lot S110) gifted to Corvette’s original designer, Harley J. Earl. This factory-styling Sting Ray is a one-of-a-kind build given to the man who is commonly known to have introduced design and color to the American automobile industry. His designs in the ‘50s at the Motoramas are what brought the Corvette to the attention of the American public and to the world. This ‘63 Corvette, Earl’s gift for his lifetime of priceless contributions to GM and car design, has long been a member of the Corvette Hall of Fame and is a mainstay of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection having been invited more than any other Corvette in existence.
Along with these historic greats will be hundreds of other desirable collectors from all over the country including some from Chicago’s own backyard. Local collector Mike Guarise will be offering four investment-grade Stage 1s from his Buick GS Stage 1 Collection, and Illinois resident Patrick Hurst will offer more than 50 cars in a lineup dedicated to his father and dubbed “The Bud Hurst Collection.”
Join Mecum this Oct. 10-12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction with doors opening each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 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 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:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
Mecum Auctions is taking the gavel to Chicagoland this Oct. 10-12 with 1,000 vehicles expected to cross the block at the breathtaking Schaumburg Convention Center. The lineup is already fraught with headline-worthy consignments including the most famous wheel-standers in drag racing history– the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Collection – as well as the one-of-a-kind, factory-styling Corvette gifted to Harley J. Earl, a man often considered to be one of the most significant innovators in the history of the American automobile.
The Hurst Hemi Under Glass Collection (Lots S145-S145.3) is a group of four Barracuda-based powerhouses built by Bob Riggle that appeared as crowd-thrilling wheel-standers at major events across North America from 1965-75 and then again from 1992 until 2009. Each of the four cars is built with the same over-sized engine in the rear, visible beneath the back window, hence their “Hemi Under Glass” moniker. The excessive power of the engines coupled with the uneven weight distribution allows the cars to scream down the track in excess of 100 mph with noses skyward and sparks flying from their track-skimming rear ends. Offered together as one lot from the Bill Sefton Collection, these history-making cars are still fully capable of thrilling any car-loving crowd. Bob Riggle and Hurst’s famous “Shifter Girl” Linda Vaughn will be onsite to sign autographs during the auction.
Another featured consignment set to cross the block at Mecum’s Chicago auction is the 1963 Corvette Convertible (Lot S110) gifted to Corvette’s original designer, Harley J. Earl. This factory-styling Sting Ray is a one-of-a-kind build given to the man who is commonly known to have introduced design and color to the American automobile industry. His designs in the ‘50s at the Motoramas are what brought the Corvette to the attention of the American public and to the world. This ‘63 Corvette, Earl’s gift for his lifetime of priceless contributions to GM and car design, has long been a member of the Corvette Hall of Fame and is a mainstay of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection having been invited more than any other Corvette in existence.
Along with these historic greats will be hundreds of other desirable collectors from all over the country including some from Chicago’s own backyard. Local collector Mike Guarise will be offering four investment-grade Stage 1s from his Buick GS Stage 1 Collection, and Illinois resident Patrick Hurst will offer more than 50 cars in a lineup dedicated to his father and dubbed “The Bud Hurst Collection.”
Join Mecum this Oct. 10-12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction with doors opening each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream of the entire auction presented by Mecum at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments including detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for the Chicago auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 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 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:
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr. N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 10-12, 2013
Admission: $20 per person
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: Vehicles start at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
(All Times Central)
“The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” Expands Coverage on FOX Family of Networks Starting with Las Vegas Auction September 26-28, 2013
LAS VEGAS (September 12, 2013) – After a successful 17-year relationship with SPEED, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that it is expanding its auction coverage, with programming now available on several platforms on the FOX Family of Networks.
Barrett-Jackson’s sixth annual Las Vegas auction, held September 26-28, 2013, will be the first to be broadcast live on three different FOX networks: FOX Sports 1 (FS1) – which is the re-launch of SPEED and one of the largest national 24-hour multi-sports networks ever offered; FOX Sports 2 (FS2), which is the re-branded FUEL TV, carrying a wide array of sports and events designed to appeal to a younger demographic; and the National Geographic Channel.
The groundbreaking mix of coverage means that Barrett-Jackson auction programming will be available to the largest audience in collector car auction history, further establishing the auction as a world-renowned lifestyle experience.
These new platforms will also attract a much more diverse audience to the collector car hobby, specifically with coverage on National Geographic, which features award winning programming that appeals to a broader demographic. With this change, viewers who haven’t traditionally followed automotive programming can witness the non-stop action of this one-of-a-kind auction in their living rooms for the first time.
Existing Barrett-Jackson fans that enjoy watching hundreds of classics, hot rods and exotics as they cross the auction block will now have more opportunities than ever to catch the live action.
There will be 22 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction and broadcast hours are as follows:
- Thursday, September 26: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. PDT live on FOX Sports 2
- Friday, September 27: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. PDT live on FOX Sports 1, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. PDT live on FOX Sports 2 and 4 p. m. – 8 p.m. PDT live on FOX Sports 1
- Saturday, September 28: 12 p. m. – 8 p.m. PDT live on National Geographic Channel
Viewers will be able to keep up with the action thanks to a few very notable hosts including Bob Varsha (@bobvarsha) and Matt Stone (@MattStoneCars) in the broadcast booth and block analysts Mike Joy (@mikejoy500) and Steve Magnante (@SteveMags426). Background and features will be with Rick DeBruhl (@rickdebruhl), Justin Bell (@justinbelltv) and Ralph Sheheen (@ralphsheheen), and the social garage will be run by April Rose (@tweetAprilRose) and Tom Jensen (@tomjensen100).
“We have been fortunate to have had a great partnership with SPEED for the last 17 years and feel they have done a tremendous job of capturing our one-of-a-kind auction experience for viewers at home,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re excited about the evolution of our relationship with FOX and look forward to this new chapter in our shared history. The Las Vegas auction will be available on live TV to more viewers than any other collector car auction in history. This is an incredible opportunity to expand our audience and attract new fans.”
“We know our regular Barrett-Jackson audience will continue to follow us at our new homes,” said Rick Miner, FOX Sports Executive Producer for Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events. “In addition, showcasing Barrett-Jackson on National Geographic, and the 24-hour sports platforms of FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2, is a unique opportunity to expose and expand the Barrett-Jackson brand to a new audience, many of whom may never have been exposed to the lines of a great collector car, or the intensity of auctioning off a rare piece of automotive history at no reserve – with all the energy and excitement that kind of Mano-a-Mano battle creates.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit .
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic, can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.
About FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports 1 is a new national 24-hour multi-sport channel launching on August 17 and boasts nearly 5,000 hours of live event, news and original programming annually. The channel has seven pillar sports: college basketball and football, MLB (in 2014), NASCAR, NFL (ancillary programs), soccer and UFC. College football is highlighted by regular season coverage of Big 12, Pac-12 and Conference USA games, while the college basketball spotlight shines on the Big East, Big 12, Pac-12 and Conference USA and the Big East men’s basketball tournament. Starting in 2014, select MLB League Championship Series and Division Series games as well as regular season games are coming to the channel. FOX Sports 1 also carries select NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events beginning in 2015; NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races; the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race; and all Speedweeks coverage, including Daytona 500 Qualifying, Sprint Unlimited at Daytona, (2014, 2017-22) the Budweiser Duel, and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NCWTS Practice and Qualifying sessions. Additionally, FOX Sports 1 carries NASCAR RACEDAY, NASCAR VICTORY LANE, NASCAR RACE HUB shows, as well as live coverage of industry-leading BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTIONS. The channel also carries the world’s most prolific club soccer competitions, like UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and CONCACAF Champions League, along with the world’s oldest soccer competition, the FA Cup; plus CONCACAF Gold Cup; CONCACAF Qualifiers, EURO 2016 Qualifiers; 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers; FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 and 2019; FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2018 and 2022. In addition to Saturday pay-per-view preliminary cards, Wednesday nights are home to the UFC with UFC TONIGHT, live events and THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER. FOX SPORTS LIVE is FOX Sports 1’s flagship 24/7 news, opinion and highlights program, providing around the clock coverage through regularly scheduled programs, hourly updates and an information rich ticker. Original programs include: FOX FOOTBALL DAILY, CROWD GOES WILD, a new live sports entertainment talk show hosted by Regis Philbin; and the groundbreaking BEING: documentary franchise. FOX Sports GO, a groundbreaking authenticated mobile sports experience for iPhone, iPad, Android devices and the web, serves as the channel’s digital extension. The app offers more than 1,100 live games and events from cross FOX Sports, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports’ 22 regional sports networks, as well as scores, highlights, news, stats and analysis. For more information visit www.FOXSports.com/FOXSports1.
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Owens Harkey Advertising/ (602) 254-5159
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Some things are just meant to be, and Mecum and Dallas are like engines and horsepower. As an event that began with an anticipated 1,000-vehicle lineup, the third annual Dallas auction exploded with 1,432 classic and collector cars crossing the Mecum block throughout the four-day event and 986 of them hammering sold. The auction is now in the books as one of the most successful Mecum auctions on record with an impressive overall sell-through rate of 70 percent and sale totals of a whopping $37,913,093, which includes the unsurpassed sale of collector Buddy Herin’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S123) that brought a healthy $3.2 million.
“Buddy’s collection, as anticipated, was the highlight of the four-day event,” commented Mecum President and Founder Dana Mecum. “His record-setting L88 made history once again, selling for $3.2 million, the highest price ever achieved for a Corvette at auction.”
The L88 is one of just 20 produced that year and boasts an impressive background on the track. Well-documented and extremely well-cared for, the car was offered with the accompaniment of its original tank sticker, vintage race photos and time slips, and the bragging rights of being the winner of the ’67 NHRA A/Sports Nationals at Indianapolis.
In total, four cars from the Buddy Herin Collection offering made the top 10 sales list including his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S127) that swooped in to occupy the second seat hammering at $530,000. As number 62 of just 69 produced, the highly-optioned ZL1 was the only one to roll out of the factory in its desirable Red-on-Red color combination. Following what quickly became a Chevy-heavy theme in the top 10 sales, number three was Herin’s 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Airbox (Lot S121) that sold for $290,000, with a 2005 Ford GT (Lot S107) and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (Lot S110) from the Michael Scott Collection representing the only non-Chevy cars to make the list selling for $255,000 and $230,000 respectfully.
The complete top 10 sales list from the Dallas auction includes (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S123) at $3,200,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S127) at $530,000
3. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Airbox (Lot S121) at $290,000
4. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (Lot S134.1) at $275,000
5. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible (Lot S122) at $275,000
6. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S107) at $255,000
7. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Lot S125) at $250,000
8. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster (Lot S110) at $230,000
9. 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Z16 (Lot S165) at $225,000
10. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot S204.1) at $205,500
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, signup for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s next classic and collector car auction will be this Oct. 10-12 at the auction house’s newest venue, the Schaumburg Convention Center, and will feature 1,000 vehicles. For more information or to consign a car for an upcoming Mecum auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 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 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.
Some things are just meant to be, and Mecum and Dallas are like engines and horsepower. As an event that began with an anticipated 1,000-vehicle lineup, the third annual Dallas auction exploded with 1,432 classic and collector cars crossing the Mecum block throughout the four-day event and 986 of them hammering sold. The auction is now in the books as one of the most successful Mecum auctions on record with an impressive overall sell-through rate of 70 percent and sale totals of a whopping $37,913,093, which includes the unsurpassed sale of collector Buddy Herin’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S123) that brought a healthy $3.2 million.
“Buddy’s collection, as anticipated, was the highlight of the four-day event,” commented Mecum President and Founder Dana Mecum. “His record-setting L88 made history once again, selling for $3.2 million, the highest price ever achieved for a Corvette at auction.”
The L88 is one of just 20 produced that year and boasts an impressive background on the track. Well-documented and extremely well-cared for, the car was offered with the accompaniment of its original tank sticker, vintage race photos and time slips, and the bragging rights of being the winner of the ’67 NHRA A/Sports Nationals at Indianapolis.
In total, four cars from the Buddy Herin Collection offering made the top 10 sales list including his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S127) that swooped in to occupy the second seat hammering at $530,000. As number 62 of just 69 produced, the highly-optioned ZL1 was the only one to roll out of the factory in its desirable Red-on-Red color combination. Following what quickly became a Chevy-heavy theme in the top 10 sales, number three was Herin’s 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Airbox (Lot S121) that sold for $290,000, with a 2005 Ford GT (Lot S107) and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (Lot S110) from the Michael Scott Collection representing the only non-Chevy cars to make the list selling for $255,000 and $230,000 respectfully.
The complete top 10 sales list from the Dallas auction includes (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S123) at $3,200,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot S127) at $530,000
3. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Airbox (Lot S121) at $290,000
4. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (Lot S134.1) at $275,000
5. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible (Lot S122) at $275,000
6. 2005 Ford GT (Lot S107) at $255,000
7. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Lot S125) at $250,000
8. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster (Lot S110) at $230,000
9. 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Z16 (Lot S165) at $225,000
10. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Lot S204.1) at $205,500
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, signup for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com. Mecum’s next classic and collector car auction will be this Oct. 10-12 at the auction house’s newest venue, the Schaumburg Convention Center, and will feature 1,000 vehicles. For more information or to consign a car for an upcoming Mecum auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 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 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.
Hundreds of Unique Collectibles Including Three Exceptional Cars from the Coveted William Munday Collection Set to Cross Block in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (September 5, 2013) – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is pleased to announce the return of its renowned Las Vegas auction, taking place at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, September 26-28, 2013.
A strong offering of classics, exotics, muscle cars, hot rods, resto-mods and contemporary collectibles worth millions is slated to cross the auction block in front of a global audience throughout the weekend, including both Reserve and No Reserve consignments.
Feature vehicles offered at No Reserve include:
- Lot #759 1931 Lincoln Model K Convertible Coupe
- Lot #683 1932 Ford Custom Roadster
- Lot #707 1948 Packard Series 22 Woody Wagon
- Lot #725 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
- Lot #681 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
- Lot #758 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS 2 Door Coupe
- Lot #735 1968 Shelby Gt350 Convertible
- Lot #752 1970 Plymouth Superbird 2 Door Hardtop
- Lot #746 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 2 Door Coupe
- Lot #744 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 Coupe
Adding to the Las Vegas auction excitement, the fully restored Hot Wheels Yellow and Red Haulers and Funny Cars raced by legendary drag racers Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen will be on display once again after debuting for the first time outside California in over 40 years at Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural Reno-Tahoe auction. The cars will ultimately cross the block in Scottsdale.
“On behalf of everyone at Barrett-Jackson, we’re excited to be returning to Las Vegas for the sixth year to offer some of the world’s finest collector cars,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Between the amazing cars we have crossing the auction block and the unique display of vehicles we will have on site, we’re proud to offer an unmatched experience for car collectors from all around the world.”
The sixth annual Las Vegas auction is the first event with Barrett-Jackson’s expanded coverage on the FOX family of networks. There will be 22 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction, Thursday through Saturday, September 26 – 28.
Broadcast hours are as follows:
- Thursday, September 26: FOX Sports 2 live from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. PDT
- Friday, September 27: FOX Sports 1 live from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. PDT and 4 p. m. – 7 p.m. PDT FOX Sports 2 live from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. PDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. PDT
- Saturday, September 28: 12 p. m. – 8 p.m. PDT live on National Geographic Channel
“As a result of a very successful inaugural auction in Reno both in sales and with the Barrett-Jackson Cup, we’re seeing some great momentum going in to Las Vegas,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “We have an influx of diverse offerings and we’re excited for all of our fans and friends to experience what is sure to be another incredible Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas experience.”
For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit or call (480) 421-6694. To purchase tickets, please visit .
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic, can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson.
Each description contained herein is provided by the consignor for the purpose of describing the item offered for sale. The accuracy of a description is the responsibility of the consignor and Barrett-Jackson is not responsible for any errors contained in a description or for the failure of a consignor to produce any item for sale. Please conduct your own inspection before making a purchase and refer to the Barrett- Jackson website for complete terms and conditions of sale.
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Pamela Edelstein/Alexa Ablondi
Owens Harkey Advertising/ (602) 254-5159
p.edelstein@owensharkey.com
a.ablondi@owensharkey.com
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Price: $85,900
Stock: C370
Mileage: 0
VIN: 194377S106116
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: White
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