Steve McQueen's 1931 Harley Davidson VL 74 (1200 ccm) [Lot F238] will be sold to the highest bidder at the inaugural Mecum Celebrity Items Auction: Celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood on July 26-27, 2013 at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. In addition to the motorcycle, several other rare McQueen items will be auctioned including his 1969 Chevrolet C/10 Baja Truck [Lot F239] and the storied 1970 Yucatan trunks [Lot F240]. The two-day extravaganza will feature more than 2,000 artifacts and collectibles from cars to motorcycles to props, from the golden years of Hollywood to present day. For more information visit www.mecum.com.
The '31 Harley was awaiting restoration at McQueen's private Ventura County warehouse when he was suddenly diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December 1979. McQueen passed away almost a year later and never saw the bike restored to its former glory. Mike Eisenberg, a McQueen collector and aficionado, took it upon himself to fulfill the movie icon's vision. Barbara McQueen says her late husband would have been pleased by the end result.
“Steve was fanatical about antique motorcycles and we once drove 700 miles on a whim to go see a rare bike,” said McQueen's widow. “He had an encyclopedic mind when it came to every make and model, and knew the entire history of all his bikes. The Harley was definitely done to Steve's standards and he would have dug it.”
The bike was built the same year McQueen was born and was the debut of the VL model, a twin-flathead which was one of the most popular touring bikes Harley ever produced. Reliable and sleek for its time, the VL 74 captured the imagination of bikers worldwide and established new standards for the industry.
The Harley was first sold as Lot 601 at the Steve McQueen Estate Auction November 24-25, 1984 at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. It includes the original engine, body and frame, and the paint reflects a period-correct color combination of red, black and gold. Other noteworthy features include rear wheel brakes, three-speed transmission, single tube muffler, instrument panel, toolbox, front and rear wheel stands, horn and black leather saddle.
The provenance on the classic bike includes an original certificate of authenticity, bill of sale and official odometer mileage statement from the McQueen Estate Auction in November 1984.
To consign an item or to become a pre-registered bidder at the auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
MECUM CELEBRITY ITEMS AUCTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Barker Hangar: 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405-6101 (www.barkerhangar.com)
PUBLIC PREVIEW:
Thursday, July 25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm // Friday, July 26, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
LIVE AUCTION TIMES:
Friday July 26, 5:00pm – 9:00pm // Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger admitted free
SILENT AUCTION:
Opens July 5 exclusively at Mecum.com
About Mecum Auction
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.
Mecum Auctions, the largest collector car auction house in the world, has announced its first celebrity themed memorabilia auction, a two-day extravaganza at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., July 26-27, 2013. Mecum Celebrity Items Auction: Celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood will see over 2,000 items up for bid including vintage Hollywood artifacts, music and pop culture memorabilia, and personal items from the legends in entertainment.
Highlights from items already consigned to the unprecedented Mecum Auction event include a pair of 1970s-style John Lennon prescription Swan glasses, a set (1 of 3) of Steve McQueen’s Yucatan trunks, a Ringo Starr “Power Ring” that was prominently displayed on the cover of his 1977 album Ringo the 4th, and the famous scathing letter written by Frank Sinatra to Chicago Tribune columnist, Mike Royko. The star-studded line-up from the Golden Years of Hollywood goes on and on with items associated with Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Nicholson, Roy Rogers, Evel Knievel, Hunter S. Thompson, Jimmy Stewart, Burt Reynolds, Errol Flynn, Gene Kelly, and many more.
In addition to the hundreds of individual consignments, Mecum will present entire collections of celebrity flare. Among them will be an amazing 1,200-piece collection from John Hagner, curator of the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame. Acquired over the course of nearly seven decades, Hagner’s collection consists of remarkable memorabilia including the red handled leather-weave whip seen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the original 1943 Captain America cowl, a hood and cape from Spiderman pre-cursor the 1938 series The Spider’s Web, and Yakima Canutt’s stunt saddle. Hagner himself will be in attendance to represent and authenticate his collection.
To consign an item or to become a pre-registered bidder at the auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auction
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.
MECUM CELEBRITY ITEMS AUCTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Barker Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405-6101
www.barkerhangar.com
PUBLIC PREVIEW:
Thursday, July 25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday, July 26, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
LIVE AUCTION TIMES:
Friday July 26, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger admitted free
SILENT AUCTION: Opens July 5 exclusively at www.mecum.com
Mecum Auctions, the largest collector car auction house in the world, has announced its first celebrity themed memorabilia auction, a two-day extravaganza at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., July 26-27, 2013. Mecum Celebrity Items Auction: Celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood will see over 2,000 items up for bid including vintage Hollywood artifacts, music and pop culture memorabilia, and personal items from the legends in entertainment.
Highlights from items already consigned to the unprecedented Mecum Auction event include a pair of 1970s-style John Lennon prescription Swan glasses, a set (1 of 3) of Steve McQueen’s Yucatan trunks, a Ringo Starr “Power Ring” that was prominently displayed on the cover of his 1977 album Ringo the 4th, and the famous scathing letter written by Frank Sinatra to Chicago Tribune columnist, Mike Royko. The star-studded line-up from the Golden Years of Hollywood goes on and on with items associated with Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Nicholson, Roy Rogers, Evel Knievel, Hunter S. Thompson, Jimmy Stewart, Burt Reynolds, Errol Flynn, Gene Kelly, and many more.
In addition to the hundreds of individual consignments, Mecum will present entire collections of celebrity flare. Among them will be an amazing 1,200-piece collection from John Hagner, curator of the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame. Acquired over the course of nearly seven decades, Hagner’s collection consists of remarkable memorabilia including the red handled leather-weave whip seen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the original 1943 Captain America cowl, a hood and cape from Spiderman pre-cursor the 1938 series The Spider’s Web, and Yakima Canutt’s stunt saddle. Hagner himself will be in attendance to represent and authenticate his collection.
To consign an item or to become a pre-registered bidder at the auction, visit www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.
About Mecum Auction
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.
MECUM CELEBRITY ITEMS AUCTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Barker Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405-6101
www.barkerhangar.com
PUBLIC PREVIEW:
Thursday, July 25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday, July 26, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
LIVE AUCTION TIMES:
Friday July 26, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Admission: $20 per person per day, children 12 and younger admitted free
SILENT AUCTION: Opens July 5 exclusively at www.mecum.com
1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC
Price: $29,900
Stock: C374
Mileage: 34373
VIN: 1070241202
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Red
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1969 Triumph TR6
Price: $28,900
Stock: 3830
Mileage: 73509
VIN: CC274420L
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
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1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Price: $59,900
Stock: C361
Mileage: 17787
VIN: 194675S121035
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
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“Go Baby Go” was the buzz phrase of the week and the talk of the town in Indianapolis during Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic, May 14-19, 2013 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds as eyes from around the globe converged on Indy to take part in the largest muscle car auction in the world. The crowds were electric from start to finish and top sellers proved that million dollar American muscle cars are truly alive and well.
Six days and seventy-five hours of auction action saw a total of 2,350 lots cross the block including Road Art and racing memorabilia from the Grumpy Jenkins estate with total sales for the event reaching $49.2 million. 1,706 vehicles were offered of which 1,142 went to new homes achieving a 67% sell-through rate for the weeklong event. Top Sale honors go to legendary one-of-one Shelby Mustang supercar, the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) selling for a record-setting hammer price of $1.3 million. The most powerful Shelby GT500 ever produced now adds “most valuable Mustang” to its long list of rich history and accolades.
Those in attendance on Saturday May 18, witnessed one of the most energized crowds in the history of Mecum Auctions as the 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Hero Car (Lot S135) used in Touchstone Pictures’ “Gone in 60 Seconds” took center stage amongst a standing room only crowd. In addition to the 32 hours of live broadcast, Velocity and Discovery Channel featured a live simulcast for a full hour to cover the much-anticipated sale. As expected, the car received intense bidding from start to finish until the car finally exchanged hands at an astonishing $1,000,000.
The complete top 10 sales for Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic auction include (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) at $1,300,000
2. 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor (Lot S135) at $1,000,000
3. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 427/400 HP (Lot F197) at $610,000
4. 1965 Mercury Comet 427 SOHC A/FX Super Cyclone (Lot S154) at $410,000
5. 1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster CSX7049 (Lot S139) at $320,000
6. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot F227) at $255,000
7. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S150.1) at $250,000
8. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F199) at $240,000
9. 1957 Ford Thunderbird Phase I D/F (Lot F225.1) at $230,000
10. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S225.1) at $225,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, sign up for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com.
Mecum’s next auction is just around the corner. The Bloomington Gold all Corvette auction will be held June 29 at the new location of the University of Illinois Assembly Hall Grounds in Champaign, IL. To consign a vehicle or to pre-register to bid at one of Mecum Auctions’ upcoming events, 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.
“Go Baby Go” was the buzz phrase of the week and the talk of the town in Indianapolis during Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic, May 14-19, 2013 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds as eyes from around the globe converged on Indy to take part in the largest muscle car auction in the world. The crowds were electric from start to finish and top sellers proved that million dollar American muscle cars are truly alive and well.
Six days and seventy-five hours of auction action saw a total of 2,350 lots cross the block including Road Art and racing memorabilia from the Grumpy Jenkins estate with total sales for the event reaching $49.2 million. 1,706 vehicles were offered of which 1,142 went to new homes achieving a 67% sell-through rate for the weeklong event. Top Sale honors go to legendary one-of-one Shelby Mustang supercar, the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) selling for a record-setting hammer price of $1.3 million. The most powerful Shelby GT500 ever produced now adds “most valuable Mustang” to its long list of rich history and accolades.
Those in attendance on Saturday May 18, witnessed one of the most energized crowds in the history of Mecum Auctions as the 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Hero Car (Lot S135) used in Touchstone Pictures’ “Gone in 60 Seconds” took center stage amongst a standing room only crowd. In addition to the 32 hours of live broadcast, Velocity and Discovery Channel featured a live simulcast for a full hour to cover the much-anticipated sale. As expected, the car received intense bidding from start to finish until the car finally exchanged hands at an astonishing $1,000,000.
The complete top 10 sales for Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic auction include (all individual sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake (Lot F203) at $1,300,000
2. 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor (Lot S135) at $1,000,000
3. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 427/400 HP (Lot F197) at $610,000
4. 1965 Mercury Comet 427 SOHC A/FX Super Cyclone (Lot S154) at $410,000
5. 1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster CSX7049 (Lot S139) at $320,000
6. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot F227) at $255,000
7. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Lot S150.1) at $250,000
8. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe (Lot F199) at $240,000
9. 1957 Ford Thunderbird Phase I D/F (Lot F225.1) at $230,000
10. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (Lot S225.1) at $225,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, sign up for the free InfoNet service offered at www.mecum.com.
Mecum’s next auction is just around the corner. The Bloomington Gold all Corvette auction will be held June 29 at the new location of the University of Illinois Assembly Hall Grounds in Champaign, IL. To consign a vehicle or to pre-register to bid at one of Mecum Auctions’ upcoming events, 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.
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Price: $169,900
Stock: 3832
Mileage: 900
VIN: WDDRJ7HA8BA002527
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Red
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Price: $169,900
Stock: 3832
Mileage: 900
VIN: WDDRJ7HA8BA002527
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Red
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