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Mecum Auctions has taken its record-setting auctions all across the country and continues to drop the hammer in new locations each year. This Oct. 10-12, Mecum will roll out the red carpet in Chicagoland offering more than 1,000 vehicles at a world-class venue with 100,000 square feet of pillar-free exhibit space – the Schaumburg Convention Center.
“The Schaumburg Convention Center has become one of Illinois’ paramount venues for events of this scale since it was finished in 2006,” commented Mecum President Dana Mecum. “The location of the property, the building’s amenities including the attached hotel along with the overall presentation of the location make it an ideal space for a three-day Mecum Auction of this magnitude.”
With over 1,000 vehicles expected, the auction roster already includes some outstanding consignments and high-profile collections including the “Hemi Under Glass Collection” four of the most famous wheel-standers in drag racing history. Best known for screaming down the track at 100 mph with noses to the sky and sparks flying from their wheelie bars as they skim on the pavement, the Hurst “Hemi Under Glass” Barracudas will serve as one of the event’s main attractions and a must-see for auction-goers.
With a location just 15 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and less than 30 miles from the Loop, the Schaumburg Convention Center is a prime and convenient spot for buyers, sellers and spectators alike, and all are invited to join Mecum this Oct. 10-12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction.
Doors to the Chicago Auction will open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network, and as always, Mecum will present a live stream of the entire auction 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)
Comments Off on Mecum Makes Schaumburg Convention Center Newest Chicago Venue
Mecum Auctions has taken its record-setting auctions all across the country and continues to drop the hammer in new locations each year. This Oct. 10-12, Mecum will roll out the red carpet in Chicagoland offering more than 1,000 vehicles at a world-class venue with 100,000 square feet of pillar-free exhibit space – the Schaumburg Convention Center.
“The Schaumburg Convention Center has become one of Illinois’ paramount venues for events of this scale since it was finished in 2006,” commented Mecum President Dana Mecum. “The location of the property, the building’s amenities including the attached hotel along with the overall presentation of the location make it an ideal space for a three-day Mecum Auction of this magnitude.”
With over 1,000 vehicles expected, the auction roster already includes some outstanding consignments and high-profile collections including the “Hemi Under Glass Collection” four of the most famous wheel-standers in drag racing history. Best known for screaming down the track at 100 mph with noses to the sky and sparks flying from their wheelie bars as they skim on the pavement, the Hurst “Hemi Under Glass” Barracudas will serve as one of the event’s main attractions and a must-see for auction-goers.
With a location just 15 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and less than 30 miles from the Loop, the Schaumburg Convention Center is a prime and convenient spot for buyers, sellers and spectators alike, and all are invited to join Mecum this Oct. 10-12 at Chicagoland’s only collector and classic car auction.
Doors to the Chicago Auction will open each day at 8 a.m. Portions of all three days will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network, and as always, Mecum will present a live stream of the entire auction 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)
Classically finished in deep burgundy, this Rolls Royce features a contrasting Parchment Leather interior, complemented by the stunning Burled Walnut woodwork throughout. Exterior paintwork is in very nice condition showing little patina. All bright work is in very nice condition including the grillwork & flying lady. This well-appointed Silver Cloud comes with items like air conditioning, AM/FM CD Stereo, picnic trays & power windows. This Cloud also comes with the owner’s manual, spare tire, tools & Jack.
The Silver Cloud III is powered by a freshly rebuilt, all Aluminum, 6.2 Liter V8 that makes an impressive 246 hp. When https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/anti-fungal/ Rolls Royce upgraded the drivetrain in ’62 the cruising speed was greatly improved over previous and the top speed was raised to 114 mph. With a fresh drivetrain this Cloud III drives better than it did in ’64. It starts quickly, stops firmly, and rides like a dream.
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2002 Ford Thunderbird Price: $23,900 Stock: C385 Mileage: 22000 VIN: 1FAHP60A92Y114261 Exterior Color: Black Interior Color: Black
Stunning Triple Black!!
22,000 Original Miles / Carfax Certified
All Available Options Including Hardtop
Service History/Books/Window Sticker
This stunning Thunderbird is finished in Torch Red over Midnight Black Leather Interior with Red Full Color Accent Package. With ONLY 22,000 pampered original miles, this car is indistinguishable from new in every detail. A modern tribute to the first generation “Porthole” Thunderbird of the 1950’s, this TBird has all the right items like a 6 disc, in dash AM/FM CD player, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, LoJack, 17” Chrome Wheels, & All-Speed Traction Control. Additional options include: Supplemental Parking Lamps in the front grille, full interior color accent package, & Evening Black removable hardtop.
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Winner Will also Take Home Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™ and $20,000 Cash Prize During 27th Annual Hot August Nights
RENO, Nev. (July 22, 2013) Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that Chevrolet Performance has donated an LS3 Crate Engine with 430 horsepower to be awarded to the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™, taking place August 7-9, 2013. In addition to the LS3 Crate Engine, the winner will also receive the coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup™ and a $20,000 cash prize.
Participants in the Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine will compete daily beginning Wednesday, August 7th through Friday, August 9th. Fifteen daily “Best of Show” finalists will receive a ribbon and a spot to compete in the finals on Saturday, August 10th. The forty-five finalists will be staged in the Downtown Reno Ballroom from the hours of 9am to 4pm where the top five will be selected. Those finalists will then have the opportunity to drive their vehicles for display on the auction block during the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson at 7pm, where the winner of the coveted Barrett-Jackson Cup™ will be announced.
The LS3 Crate Engine, a brand new high-performance engine from Chevrolet Performance, provides car builders with the feel, performance and reliability of an all-new vehicle. The LS3 has 430 horsepower and is a continuation of the industry-leading V8 engines, setting the new standard in the small block world and breaking new ground for efficiency and performance.
“We were thrilled when Chevrolet Performance decided to donate the LS3 Crate Engine to help take the Barrett-Jackson Cup™ to the next level,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Enthusiasts from all over the world are going to have a chance to compete for this extremely desirable engine and we’re proud to be able to offer this unique opportunity on our stage at Hot August Nights.”
Barrett-Jackson and Hot August Nights have also hand-picked a prestigious panel of judges whose backgrounds and reputations are unmatched in the industry, to help select the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™.
Among the respected judges is Pete Chapouris, legendary hot rodder and builder, one of the Top 100 Most Influential People within the high performance industry and a Hot Rod Magazine Hall of Fame Inductee, who will bring his unrivaled reputation and guidance to the judging mix. A testament to the quality and significance of his work is that of the extraordinary Doane Spencer roadster restored for Bruce Meyer, which went on to win the inaugural Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance Hot Rod Classic. Bob Millard, ISCA official for nearly 50 years and General Manager of the Detroit Autorama, will also join the judging panel. Millard began his judging career at the young age of 19 and was the only judge for the first four Super Chevy Sunday shows back in the 70’s. Millard also helps coordinate the illustrious Woodward Dream Cruise. From the time he started to drive, Millard has built hot rods, muscle cars, street machines and drag cars a way of life. Famed car builder Bobby Alloway, who converted his passion for building hot rods from a joyous pastime into a full-time occupation, will also join the judging panel. Alloway has a long list of coveted accolades, including Goodguys’ Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year, the Don Ridler Memorial Award, America’s Most Beautiful Roadster, Rod & Custom Hall of Fame inductee, among many others.
Additionally, Bob Johnson also plays a significant role in helping with planning and logistics for the Barrett-Jackson Cup™ and was chosen due to his reputation and expertise in the automotive industry. Johnson, owner of Oxylance Inc., is a prestigious car showman himself and has landed in the top five for Street Machine of the Year, America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod and Best Pick-up Truck, among others.
“We’re honored to be bringing together some of the most well-known legends in the automotive industry and to be launching the Barrett-Jackson Cup™ at the largest classic car and nostalgia event in the United States,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re expecting some truly unique cars to come out and compete for the Cup and they will be judged by the best in the business.”
Entrants for the Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™ must be a registered participant of Hot August Nights in the Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine. For more information on the Show-n-Shine or to register your vehicle please visit www.hotaugustnights.net or call the Hot August Nights office at (775) 356-1956 ext 0.
For more information about Barrett-Jackson and to purchase tickets to the auction, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694. For more information on Hot August Nights and to register for the event, visit www.hotaugustnights.net or call (775) 356-1956 ext 0.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson 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. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit m or call (480) 421-6694.
About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the 50s, 60s and 70s and to participate in a variety of events including Show-n-Shines, controlled cruises and more.
Having just 34,440 original miles, this 380SL has been driven just over 1100 miles per year, along with being garage kept & meticulously maintained from new. The stunning Silver Blue Metallic exterior is complemented by the like new Gray interior. All chrome, stainless, vinyl and rubber trim are all in excellent condition. The Gray Leather Seats are accented by wood inserts throughout and are all in pristine condition. Interior features include; Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, and an AM/FM CD Stereo https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/allergy/ with Power Antenna. This 380SL also features a Navy Convertible Top and Matching Signal Red Hard Top.
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Fully Restored 1967 Yellow and Red Haulers and 1970 ‘Cuda and Duster Funny Cars Debut Together at The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™ As Part of the Highly-Anticipated World Premiere of “Snake and Mongoose”
RENO, Nev. (July 18, 2013) Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, is excited to announce that the iconic Hot Wheels Yellow and Red Haulers and the ‘Cuda and Duster Funny Cars raced by legendary drag racers Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, will be on display together for the first time outside of California in over 40 years. The haulers and funny cars will be showcased during the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center August 8-10, 2013. Following the Reno Tahoe event, the cars will go on an exciting and never-before-seen nationwide tour, before being displayed at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction and then ultimately crossing the block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in January 2014.
The historic cars, which started it all, signify the unique and inspiring story of how two highly competitive Southern California drag racers revolutionized America’s fastest growing sport. Together they mercilessly and humorously competed, bringing their bravery, driving talent, innovative engineering and savvy marketing skills to the sport. In fact, Prudhomme and McEwen put both Hot Wheels and drag racing on the map, as they made their legendary deal with Mattel in 1969, the first true cross-promotion that changed sports marketing forever and brought it mainstream.
All over the world through the 1960’s and 70’s, and still to this day, children and adults alike iconized these two era heroes and their coveted haulers and cars. Barrett-Jackson is proud to be a part of this beloved story of sports rivalry and friendship, which is being brought to the big screen to once again showcase the groundbreaking successes that turned a pastime into a profession with the movie, Snake and Mongoose.
The film producers joined forces with Barrett-Jackson to set the stage for an unforgettable viewing and a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase true American cultural history with the Smithsonian-worthy haulers and funny cars, which are now owned and restored by Don Prudhomme himself, in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Main Concourse.
“We’ve wanted these iconic haulers and cars to be a part of Barrett-Jackson for many years. The historical significance they had during that era and continue to have is unparalleled and has made an impact on a sport that has lasted a lifetime,” said Barrett-Jackson President, Steve Davis. ”This is unlike anything we’ve ever revealed at Barrett-Jackson, so when Don Prudhomme finally agreed to let us auction them off, we could not have been more thrilled and we knew Reno was the perfect place to showcase them!”
In conjunction with the Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson, on August 8th Hot August Nights, Barrett-Jackson and Snake and Mongoose will present a concert with Capitol Records’ Jack Dempsey, whose music is featured in the upcoming feature film.
The producers of Snake and Mongoose will also host a star-studded, red carpet premiere of the monumental movie on August 9th at the Century Parklane in Reno, where the legends themselves are expected to attend.
“This is truly an epic event to have partnered with Barrett-Jackson and Don Prudhomme, combined with the week long Hot August Nights activities to promote the first Hollywood movie about drag racing legends since 1983,” said Tony Marini, executive director of Hot August Nights. “For the hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts who come to Reno for this festival, they are sure in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat in which they get to witness these iconic cars first-hand.”
After Reno, the Hot Wheels Haulers and Funny Cars will continue on their journey and head for Detroit, where they will be unveiled in the parking lot of the Palladium 12 – Downtown from August 13-18, 2013 in conjunction with the Detroit Woodward Dream Cruise. From there, they will head across the country to Indianapolis to be displayed in conjunction with a benefit screening for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on August 29th before being displayed on the grounds of the Indianapolis Raceway Park during the NHRA US Nationals August 30 – September 2, 2013.
Following that stop, the haulers and cars will move on to the flashing lights of the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, so they can be displayed at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, September 26-28, 2013.
The final scheduled stop for these authentic cars and haulers is in Scottsdale, Arizona in January, 2014 where they will be auctioned off during the 43rd annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in front of a worldwide stage.
“The haulers and funny cars from this iconic era were not only childhood treasures but are now being brought to life in a major motion picture,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Prudhomme and McEwen revolutionized a sport and we’re so proud to be able to be a part of that history by showcasing these vehicles in Reno and Las Vegas, and then ultimately having them cross the block in Scottsdale.”
“Don Prudhomme has painstakingly restored both the haulers and the fantastic funny cars that go along with them and we were fortunate to be able to feature them prominently in our film. Now, as we promote the film around the country, we are so pleased that The Snake has allowed the Hot Wheels Haulers and Funny Cars to go on a mini tour of their own. The haulers have not been seen outside of California in 43 years,” said Snake and Mongoose Producer, Robin Broidy.
For more information about Barrett-Jackson and to purchase tickets to the auction, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694. For more information on Hot August Nights and to register for the event, visit www.hotaugustnights.net or call (775) 356-1956 ext 0.
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson 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. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit m or call (480) 421-6694.
About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premiere classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the 50s, 60s and 70s and to participate in a variety of events including Show-n-Shines, controlled cruises and more.
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Independent drag racing film’s official poster and revamped website also revealed
Los Angeles (July 17, 2013) – Independent film studio Entertainment Universe today unveiled the official theatrical trailer for “Snake & Mongoo$e,” a film chronicling drag racing’s coming of age through a historic rivalry. Entertainment Universe also revealed the film’s official poster today. The trailer can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. The poster can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. The film’s new and enhanced website, , also launched today.
Set in the heyday of drag racing and based on a true story, “Snake & Mongoo$e” uncovers for the first time on the big screen the compelling rivalry and breakthrough sports marketing accomplishments of Don “The Snake” Prudhomme (played by Jesse Williams) and Tom “The Mongoo$e” McEwen (Richard Blake), including a Hot Wheels partnership that proved game-changing for all parties.
“We are embarking on the next part of the exciting journey of bringing this amazing story to life,” said Robin Broidy, Chair of Entertainment Universe and “Snake & Mongoo$e” producer. “We are excited to share the new poster, trailer and revised website with those who knew and loved these great legends of drag racing when they were kids playing with their Snake and Mongoo$e Hot Wheels toys and with the next generation who will definitely be inspired by them to go after their own dreams.”
“Snake & Mongoo$e” hits select theaters nationwide on Friday, Sept. 6. Directed by Wayne Holloway, the film also features Ashley Hinshaw, Kim Shaw, Maxwell Perry Cotton, Fred Dryer, John Heard, Julie Mond, Leonardo Nam, Ian Ziering, Tim Blake Nelson, and Noah Wyle. The film was produced in association with Rhino Films and the National Hot Rod Association.
About Entertainment Universe
Robin Broidy formed Entertainment Universe in 2011 to develop, produce, and finance motion pictures and television programming. The company developed 2012 action/thriller “Mayhem” among several other feature projects. Broidy is a longtime entertainment industry attorney and businesswoman who has held positions such as Senior Vice President of International Home Video and Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs/Acquisitions for Twentieth Century Fox.
About Rhino Films
Rhino Films is an independent film company that originated as a division of the iconoclastic record label, Rhino Records. The company was founded and is headed by producer Stephen Nemeth, who has produced more than 20 films, 2012 Sundance Audience Award-winning “The Surrogate,” starring Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and Academy Award nominee John Hawkes, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” “Dogtown and Z Boys,” “What We Do Is Secret,” “Radio Free Albemuth,” and “You And I.” Nemeth also has extensive experience producing documentaries, including the Academy Award-nominated “War/Dance” and “Fuel,” which won the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, among others.
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The Mecum Daytime Auction in Monterey will present an incredible assemblage of more than 40 Porsches headlined by one of the rarest and most desirable of them all – the 1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder (Lot S134), Chassis No. 550-0077. The several dozen Porsches will cross the block alongside more than 700 other classic and collector cars at this fifth annual auction held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course this Aug. 15-17.
The Porsche lineup spans decades’ worth of the company’s ingenuity and includes a diverse selection of models, with three of the seminal machines coming straight from The Peter & Cheryl Dunkel Collection including their ever-impressive 550 Spyder. Chassis No. 550-0077 was actively campaigned by European driver Goethals, winning the 1500CC class at the GP des Frontiers in Chimay and the Coupe de Salon in Montlhéry among numerous excellent overall showings. Though the 550 may lead the pack, the collection also includes three other marvelous Porsche creations including a 1958 356A Speedster Race Car (Lot S146.1) and a 1963 356B Carrera 2 Coupe (Lot S137), in addition to the most deviant of the bunch – a 1954 Porsche Allgaier A133 Diesel tractor (Lot S185).
The company’s vast innovative designs are further represented on Mecum’s Porsche-heavy roster by a beautifully and meticulously restored 1964 matching numbers 356C Coupe (Lot S166) with a mere 56,500 miles. Porsche’s revered Slantnose style is embodied in a 1987 911 Type 930 Slantnose (Lot S130) also set to cross Mecum’s block. The car is one of just 144 built that year and features the special-order, factory-original “Flachbau” Slantnose body. Fast-forward to the new millennium and find a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Roadster (Lot S160), number 879 of 1,270 https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/blood-pressure/ built with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, likewise gracing the Monterey lineup.
These stunning Porsche examples will cross the block on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Mecum Daytime Auction in Monterey in addition to Thursday and Friday’s offerings of prime Porsches and more. Auction gates open daily at 8 a.m. and complimentary general admission is extended to all. Eighteen hours of the Monterey auction will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream presented from gavel to gavel on Mecum’s website 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 Monterey 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:
Mecum Monterey Auction
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
August 15-17, 2013
Admission: Complimentary
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. each day with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
(All Times Pacific)
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The Mecum Daytime Auction in Monterey will present an incredible assemblage of more than 40 Porsches headlined by one of the rarest and most desirable of them all – the 1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder (Lot S134), Chassis No. 550-0077. The several dozen Porsches will cross the block alongside more than 700 other classic and collector cars at this fifth annual auction held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course this Aug. 15-17.
The Porsche lineup spans decades’ worth of the company’s ingenuity and includes a diverse selection of models, with three of the seminal machines coming straight from The Peter & Cheryl Dunkel Collection including their ever-impressive 550 Spyder. Chassis No. 550-0077 was actively campaigned by European driver Goethals, winning the 1500CC class at the GP des Frontiers in Chimay and the Coupe de Salon in Montlhéry among numerous excellent overall showings. Though the 550 may lead the pack, the collection also includes three other marvelous Porsche creations including a 1958 356A Speedster Race Car (Lot S146.1) and a 1963 356B Carrera 2 Coupe (Lot S137), in addition to the most deviant of the bunch – a 1954 Porsche Allgaier A133 Diesel tractor (Lot S185).
The company’s vast innovative designs are further represented on Mecum’s Porsche-heavy roster by a beautifully and meticulously restored 1964 matching numbers 356C Coupe (Lot S166) with a mere 56,500 miles. Porsche’s revered Slantnose style is embodied in a 1987 911 Type 930 Slantnose (Lot S130) also set to cross Mecum’s block. The car is one of just 144 built that year and features the special-order, factory-original “Flachbau” Slantnose body. Fast-forward to the new millennium and find a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Roadster (Lot S160), number 879 of 1,270 built with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, likewise gracing the Monterey lineup.
These stunning Porsche examples will cross the block on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Mecum Daytime Auction in Monterey in addition to Thursday and Friday’s offerings of prime Porsches and more. Auction gates open daily at 8 a.m. and complimentary general admission is extended to all. Eighteen hours of the Monterey auction will be broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network in addition to the live stream presented from gavel to gavel on Mecum’s website 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 Monterey 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:
Mecum Monterey Auction
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
August 15-17, 2013
Admission: Complimentary
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Auction: Vehicles start at 10 a.m. each day with Road Art an hour prior
Live TV Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
(All Times Pacific)
