Mecum Auctions will continue its record-setting 2012 season with the Des Moines Auction at the Iowa State Fairgrounds July 20-21, 2012. Discovery’s Velocity Network will capture the excitement for viewers to watch live on its high-definition national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More".
Nearly 500 specialty and collector vehicles will cross the block during the two-day auction, which will be held inside the air-conditioned comfort of the Varied Industries Building. Mecum’s signature mix of high-quality muscle cars, rods and customs will include over twenty cars offered at no reserve from the David Brown Collection, highlighted by a 1931 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe (Lot S117), an R-code 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 Cobra Jet (Lot S152), and a rare 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT with 351 Cleveland power (Lot S153).
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, Mecum and Velocity will team up with Discovery Education to provide Des Moines Public School students an opportunity to participate in “The Mecum Challenge,” a scavenger hunt designed to allow kids to get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of an auction while igniting their interest in STEM education. President and CEO Dana Mecum will speak to the participants about work ethics, dedication and the importance of STEM education. Twenty students from Weeks Middle School in Des Moines have been selected to participate in the Mecum Challenge.
General admission tickets will be available to the public at the door for only $15; children 12 and under are free. For more information, and to learn how to become a registered bidder go to www.MECUM.com or call 262.275.5050.
Des Moines Auction
July 20-21, 2012
Iowa State Fairgrounds
East 30th & East University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Preview: Gates open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Auction: Friday 1 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.
Live TV Times: Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday 1-7 p.m.
(All times Central)
About the Mecum Auction Company
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mecumauction or on Twitter @mecum.
About Velocity
Velocity, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is the upscale men’s cable network that provides high-octane programming for its viewers. Velocity programming is diverse, intelligent and engaging, with series and specials representing the best of the automotive, sports and leisure, adventure and travel genres. Formerly HD Theater, the fully HD network is available in approximately 40 million homes. For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.tv, on Facebook at facebook.com/VelocityTV or on Twitter @VelocityTV1.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education transforms classrooms, empowers teachers and captivates students by providing high quality, dynamic, digital content for grades K-12 and community colleges. Powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital media, professional development, assessment tools and a passionate educator network to support districts in accelerating student achievement. Discovery Education services like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Techbook and Discovery Education Higher Ed, are in more than half of all US schools and 35 countries around the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
Mecum Auctions will continue its record-setting 2012 season with the Des Moines Auction at the Iowa State Fairgrounds July 20-21, 2012. Discovery’s Velocity Network will capture the excitement for viewers to watch live on its high-definition national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More".
Nearly 500 specialty and collector vehicles will cross the block during the two-day auction, which will be held inside the air-conditioned comfort of the Varied Industries Building. Mecum’s signature mix of high-quality muscle cars, rods and customs will include over twenty cars offered at no reserve from the David Brown Collection, highlighted by a 1931 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe (Lot S117), an R-code 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 Cobra Jet (Lot S152), and a rare 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT with 351 Cleveland power (Lot S153).
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, Mecum and Velocity will team up with Discovery Education to provide Des Moines Public School students an opportunity to participate in “The Mecum Challenge,” a scavenger hunt designed to allow kids to get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of an auction while igniting their interest in STEM education. President and CEO Dana Mecum will speak to the participants about work ethics, dedication and the importance of STEM education. Twenty students from Weeks Middle School in Des Moines have been selected to participate in the Mecum Challenge.
General admission tickets will be available to the public at the door for only $15; children 12 and under are free. For more information, and to learn how to become a registered bidder go to www.MECUM.com or call 262.275.5050.
Des Moines Auction
July 20-21, 2012
Iowa State Fairgrounds
East 30th & East University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Preview: Gates open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Auction: Friday 1 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.
Live TV Times: Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday 1-7 p.m.
(All times Central)
About the Mecum Auction Company
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/mecumauction or on Twitter @mecum.
About Velocity
Velocity, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is the upscale men’s cable network that provides high-octane programming for its viewers. Velocity programming is diverse, intelligent and engaging, with series and specials representing the best of the automotive, sports and leisure, adventure and travel genres. Formerly HD Theater, the fully HD network is available in approximately 40 million homes. For more information on Velocity, please visit Velocity.tv, on Facebook at facebook.com/VelocityTV or on Twitter @VelocityTV1.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education transforms classrooms, empowers teachers and captivates students by providing high quality, dynamic, digital content for grades K-12 and community colleges. Powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world, Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital media, professional development, assessment tools and a passionate educator network to support districts in accelerating student achievement. Discovery Education services like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Techbook and Discovery Education Higher Ed, are in more than half of all US schools and 35 countries around the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions Wraps Up Southern California Automotive and Lifestyle Event with a One Million Dollar Increase in Sales and more than 400 Cars Sold
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. – June 26, 2012 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that its third Annual Orange County, Calif. auction, held June 22-24 at the OC Fair & Event Center, generated more than $14 million in sales of Classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, Exotics and Contemporary Collectibles in front of a crowd of over 54,000.
The three-day event, which featured more than 400 vehicles, was also enjoyed by millions across the country on SPEED, with 16 hours of live coverage. Sales figures exceeded last year’s numbers, further bolstering this year’s trend of economic improvement and growing popularity for the Southern California lifestyle event.
The third Annual Orange County Auction also brought in a large number of new bidders with 66 percent having registered to bid at the event for the first time. Additionally, Barrett-Jackson saw some fantastic individual sales, including the following vehicles:
- Lot # 1003 – 2013 SRT Viper Two Door Coupe – $300,000 (Sale benefitted the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer)
- Lot # 366 – 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 – $253,000
- Lot # 1001 – 1965 Ford Ranchero Custom Pickup – $200,000 (Sale benefitted the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital)
- Lot # 1004 – 2012 Lotus Evora S Two Door Coupe – $200,000 (Sale benefitted the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund)
- Lot # 370 – 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible – $154,000
“Southern California is without a doubt the car culture capital of the U.S.,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson. “The quality and variety of the vehicles we see here is astounding and the success we had here this year and every year is a testament to the large number of people who live and breathe the collector car lifestyle in this region. We’re proud to be a part of it.”
Barrett-Jackson continued to spotlight and support a wide cross-section of local and national charities at the Orange County event. Over $1.1million was raised for eight charity vehicles that crossed the auction block. Barrett-Jackson not only waives all fees and commissions on these charity offerings, but also promotes the charitable vehicles leading up to the auction to help create interest and awareness for the respective charities.
“Orange County definitely is one of the best places to meet like-minded enthusiasts and collectors,” said Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “It doesn’t matter what walk of life you come from—the shared passion and interest for all things automotive is so overwhelmingly prevalent that you will always be among friends here.”
Barrett-Jackson is currently accepting consignment requests for the fifth annual Las Vegas Auction scheduled Sept. 20-22, 2012. For more information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors 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 Orange County, Calif. 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 www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
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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Thousands from across the country and around the globe gathered to the Mecum Auction in North Little Rock, Ark. last Saturday to bid on nearly 140 vehicles, plus Road Art and engines spanning one hundred years of American Automotive history from the Salmon Brothers Collection. Total gross sales for the one-day special auction event were $6.95 million with a sell-through rate of 100%.
The night before the main event, Mecum and the Salmon Family hosted a private reception for registered bidders, friends, and family to preview the cars, and to celebrate the amazing collection that twin brothers Tom and Don Salmon had put together over the last 50 years. The auction began the following morning amidst a standing room only crowd, with high energy bidding on every lot from beginning to end. “I had no idea it was going to be this big of a deal,” said Don Salmon. “The Mecum folks went above and beyond all expectations of my brother and I, and we certainly hope all the new owners enjoy these cars as much as we did,” Salmon added.
The top seller of the auction was an AACA winning 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton, one of just three ever produced. Eighteen ‘57 Chevys, and 14 Corvettes accompanied examples from nearly every major domestic manufacturer across the auction block in North Little Rock.
Mecum Salmon Brothers Collection 2012 Top 10 Vehicle Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:
1. 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 (S81) at $200,000
2. 1936 Cord 810 Sportsman Convertible Coupe (S79) at $135,000
3. 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (S82) at $110,000
4. 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Fuelie (S76) at $100,000
5. 1931 Auburn 898 Cabriolet (S84) at $97,500
6. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (S96) at $91,000
7. 1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Dual Cowl Phaeton (S75) $90,000
8. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie Convertible (S34) at $90,000
9. 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (S89) at $90,000
10. 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (S73) at $90,000
Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Results Page.
The summer is heating up and the Mecum train is rolling on with two auctions this weekend June 22-23, 2012 with the all-Corvette Auction during Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA at the Pheasant Run Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Ill., and in St. Paul during MSRA’s Back to the 50’s event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minn. To consign or pre-register to bid for one of Mecum Auctions upcoming events, visit mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Mecum Auction will host their annual all-Corvette auction during Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA on June 22-23, 2012 at the Pheasant Run Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Ill.
Headlined by an original and unrestored 1969 Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S88) with the coveted Bloomington Gold Survivor status, Corvettes from all generations will cross the auction block next weekend. Other featured cars include a 1953 Roadster (Lot S96) with less than 5,000 miles on the odometer, and a triple-crown winning 1962 Convertible (Lot S125).
Corvettes will be on display for preview Friday June 22, and auction will begin Saturday June 23 at 11 a.m. CT. General admission tickets for this event are sold by Bloomington Gold and ticket information is available on their website, https://bloomingtongold.com/index.php. Those unable to attend the auction can catch every minute live during the webcast at mecum.com. For more information, to consign a vehicle or register to bid, go to mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Schedule:
Mecum Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa
4051 East Main Street
St. Charles, Ill. 60174
Preview: Gates open daily at 8:00 a.m. Thursday thru Saturday
Auction: Saturday, June 23rd at 11 a.m.
(All Times Central)
Mecum Auctions heads to the North Star State to host their annual St. Paul Auction in conjunction with the Minnesota Street Rod Association’s 39th Annual Back to the 50’s event held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, June 22-23, 2012.
Hundreds of collector cars will cross the block as Mecum pushes the accelerator to the floor with excitement offering all types of collector cars to eager buyers, while more than 11,000 street rods, customs and classics blanket the fairgrounds as far as the eye can see. Among the line-up of classics featured will be a 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster (Lot S117) finished in beautiful Fusion Gold paint.
Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday. General admission is handled by the MSRA. See https://www.msra.com/MainPage.htm for admission details. Those unable to attend can catch all the live coverage on the web broadcast available at Mecum.com. For information about bidder registration or to consign a vehicle for this event, visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Schedule:
Mecum St. Paul Auction
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 North Snelling Avenue
St. Paul, Minn. 55108
June 22-23, 2012
General Admission: Regulated by MSRA
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Auction: Starts Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
(All Times Central)
Mecum will offer a collection of nearly 140 American collector cars spanning a full century of automotive history ranging from a 1908 Maxwell (Lot S71) to a 2008 Roush-powered Ford Mustang (Lot S140). All vehicles will be sold at No Reserve, June 16, 2012 at the Salmon Brothers “Car Barn” in North Little Rock, Ark.
Twin brothers and Arkansas natives, Tom and Don Salmon, have spent well over half a century amassing an incredible collection of classic and collector automobiles with one common theme; American made. With an example of nearly every major domestic manufacturer represented in the collection, this special Mecum Auction event will be a true celebration of the American automobile.
Among the impressive line-up of vehicles crossing the block on this action packed day include an original 1957 Pontiac Bonneville (Lot S73), a rare 1957 fuel-injected Chevy Nomad (Lot S76), and a stunning 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton (S81) that is one of only 3 ever produced. A handful of engines and road art will also be offered throughout the day. The complete online catalog is available at Mecum.com.
Bidder credentials are required for admittance into this Special Event. The public is welcome and bidder registration can be completed at the door. All registered bidders receive a commemorative copy of the Salmon Brothers Collection Catalog.
Those unable to attend in person can take in all the action during the live web broadcast at Mecum.com with multiple camera angles and play-by-play commentary by automotive experts John Kraman and David Newhardt. For additional information visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Schedule:
The Salmon Brothers Collection
4343 Roundtop Road
North Little Rock, Ark. 72117
Preview: Friday, June 15th 10-6 p.m. and Saturday June 16th, 8-11 a.m.
Auction: Saturday, June 16th at 11 a.m.
(All Times Central)
Photo Credit: David Newhardt and John Hollansworth Jr. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions
QUALIFYING NOTES/QUOTES
Fast Facts:
• Today marked the second top-five finish in a row for Panther DRR and Oriol Servia.
• Before the start of the race Oriol moved up to P16 from P17 because Alex Tagliani, who was in third position on the grid was unable to start the race. As the green flag waved Servia gained three positions, going form P16 to P13 on the first lap.
• On Lap 25, Servia came in for a full fill of fuel and switched from the Firestone Firehawk primary (black-sidewall) tires to the a fresh set of alternate (red-sidewall tires). After the round of stops Servia, he was 12th before he came in and then filtered out to P14.
• Things began to get interesting on Lap 39 when the caution came out for James Hinchcliffe making contact in Turn 7 and Takuma Sato making contact in Turn 12. As a result of that, Servia went from P14 to P12. The pits opened and cars came in and the Spaniard gained another two positions to put him in 10th place.
• The yellow was extended due to the track breaking up in Turns 6, 7, and 10. The red flag came out on Lap 44, which lasted for two hours as repairs were made to the track.
• Before it was time to go green again all cars were able to come in to put fresh tires on and the No. 22 Panther DRR crew put a set of sticker Firestone Firehawk alternate (red-sidewall) tires on the car.
• On the Lap 46 restart, Servia started in 9th position and went from 9th to 5th before the yellow came out on Lap 47. As a result he was able to maintain that position for the remainder of the race.
• Servia was in Group 1 for yesterday's qualifying session. Unfortunately he did not advance to the Fast 12. He clocked the 17th fastest time of 1:12.5754. Yesterday morning's practice session did not go as planned for Panther DRR and Servia. On the first lap out, Oriol made contact with the wall in Turn 13. There was significant damage to the right front suspension and he was unable to run the remainder of the session. Fortunately, the No. 22 crew got the car fixed in time for qualifying.
• This weekend marked Servia's 4th start at the Detroit Belle Isle track. In 2008, he started 3rd and finished 4th. During his rookie season in 2000, Servia finished on the podium, earning a 3rd place result. He has finished in the top four twice in three starts at the Belle Isle circuit.
• In the last six races combined, Servia has gained a total of 74 positions ((7 positions in St. Pete to finish 16th, 13 positions in Barber to finish 13th, 7 positions in Long Beach to finish 16th, 12 positions in Brazil to finish 11th, and 23 positions in Indianapolis to finish 4th, 12 positions in Detroit to finish 5th).
• The Mecum Auction Company was the primary sponsor on the No. 22 this weekend. Mecum Auctions has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery's Velocity Network. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
• Servia qualified 27th for last weekend's Indianapolis 500 and finished a career-best at the IMS track with a 4th place result. After a last minute stop due to a tire going down in the early part of the race, Servia went a lap down for most of the event as a result. During the last stint, Servia got his lap back and went from 18th to 4th place in 20 laps.
• Last year Oriol Finished fourth in IZOD IndyCar Series standings....Recorded 11 top-10 finishes, with a best of second at New Hampshire and Baltimore....Among three drivers to be running at the finish in all 17 races..... Led all drivers in laps completed (2,103 of 2,011)....Oriol was the only driver to finish in the top 10 in first five races of the season.
• This weekend marked the team's 3rd time to compete at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
• Today was Panther DRR's best finish at Belle Isle with a 5th place result. In 2007 the team finished 7th in with Buddy Rice driving. The team's best start of 15th in 2007 with Buddy Rice.
• Last weekend's Indianapolis 500 marked a career-best result in the race for Oriol Servia and Panther DRR. It was the Spaniard's fourth start and he finished the day with his best result for the race. It was the same story for the team. Last Sunday's race was Panther DRR's 13th start and their best result for the Indianapolis 500 race as well.
• It was announced that the Indianapolis-based squad has united with two-time IndyCar Series champion Panther Racing to form a strategic alliance on Oriol Servia's entry for the remainder of the 2012 season. The No. 22 Panther/DRR team will utilize Panther's second Chevrolet engine lease and work in conjunction with the No. 4 National Guard team and driver JR Hildebrand.
Oriol Servia, No. 22 Panther DRR, on finishing 5th for the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix: "Again, it's the story of our season, whenever we give up, we come back. I have to give big credits to the team, because I crashed Saturday morning and that put us way behind schedule. We were a session behind everyone and in qualifying it was difficult, but we just kept improving. It's been a season of never giving up. Another top-five with our second race with Chevy and a second top-five in a row for the team so I'm very happy of what's to come for the rest of the season. We had Mecum again on the car. It seems like every time we have them with us we have a good ending so I'm very happy. It's just a shame we couldn't bring a win or a podium to Chevy at their home, but that's the way destiny works sometimes."
Back on Track: Panther DRR will be back next week in Texas. The race is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th. Live coverage will be on the NBC Sports Network and the IMS Radio Network. Please visit www.dreyerreinboldracing.com for more updates.
About Panther DRR:
Panther DRR will be entering its 13th season of full-time competition in 2012, making it one of the longest-tenured teams in IZOD IndyCar Series competition. Current Co-Owners, Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl, first teamed in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000. With Buhl behind the wheel, the two owners tasted victory in their debut race. DRR now has over 305 starts to tuck under its belt and has qualified a total of 31 cars for the Indianapolis 500. In its history, the team has boasted a championship list of alumni drivers. Besides Buhl, the team has run Indianapolis 500 winners, Al Unser, Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, along with IZOD IndyCar Series race winner, Ryan Briscoe. The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 as Dennis Reinbold's grandfather, "Pop" Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Panther DRR
Elizabeth Power
Media Contact
(317) 341-2222
ecannon@dreyerreinbold.com
In excess of one million square feet of the Indiana State Fairgrounds were covered with over 2,900 automobiles, motorcycles, Road Art, and more as Mecum Auctions celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 15-20, 2012, in Indianapolis, Ind.
The excitement was high on the auction floor as Mecum offered a staggering 2,984 lots during the six-day event across two auction rings. Total sales for the week-long auction were in excess of $52.6 million with nearly a 70% sell-through rate. President and CEO Dana Mecum noted, “While I had no intention of even holding a second auction 25 years ago, this auction has taken on a life of its own. I’m very pleased and proud that we’ve touched so many people for so long. The Spring Classic is the flagship event for our company, and it never ceases to amaze me just how large the auction has become.”
Throughout the 32 hour live broadcast on Discovery’s Velocity Network, a wide variety of vehicles fell under the hammer, appealing to every purse and purpose. From top-shelf muscle cars, high-end exotics, impressive pick-up trucks, sports cars, and motorcycles, there was something for everyone.
Mecum’s 2012 Original Spring Classic Top 10 Vehicle Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:
1. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (S188) at $600,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Nova (S133) at $475,000
3. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (F330) at $400,000
4. 1933 Lincoln KB Phaeton (S132) at $375,000
5. 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (S134) at $325,000
6. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Factory Airbox (S160) at $322,500
7. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible (F340) at $260,000
8. 1963 Ferrari 250 Drogo Speciale (S279) at $260,000
9. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (S169) at $250,000
10. 1982 Pontiac Trans Am Funny Car (S182) at $250,000
Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Results Page.
Next stop on the Mecum schedule will be in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where 140 cars from the Salmon Brothers Collection will be offered at no reserve. To consign or pre-register to bid for one of Mecum Auctions upcoming events, visit mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
The Mecum Auction Company is excited to announce that it will join Panther DRR as the team’s primary sponsor for the No. 22 Panther DRR machine piloted by Oriol Servia for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
“The Mecum family has been involved in racing for over 40 years, and the Indy 500 is the pinnacle of racing. So when Panther DRR presented this opportunity to us, it took less than five seconds to get onboard, and I can’t wait to put a Mecum “SOLD” sticker on a bottle of milk this Sunday,” commented President and CEO, Dana Mecum.
Panther DRR Co-Owner Robbie Buhl noted, “We’re elated to have Mecum on board for the Indianapolis 500, as well as partner with us for the rest of the 2012 IndyCar season on the No. 22 entry. Dennis Reinbold, our entire team of sponsor partners and I share a deep appreciation and adoration for all cars, so this couldn’t be a better fit. Our goal is to help Dana and the entire team at Mecum Auctions put many more “SOLD” stickers on many more cars in the future.”
Servia, who will be piloting the No. 22 Chevy-powered Mecum Auctions machine, will be giving it his all to bring the auction company a victory on Sunday. Last year, the veteran driver started on the front row in third position, led for 18 laps and finished the race in sixth position. This will be the Spaniard’s fourth Indianapolis 500 start and he will be fighting for the win from 27th position.
Panther DRR will be back on track Friday, May 25th for final practice for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The race is scheduled for noon (ET) on Sunday, May 27. Live https://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/diabetes/ coverage on ABC and the IMS Radio Network will start at 11 a.m. Please visit www.dreyerreinboldracing.com for more updates.
About Panther DRR
Panther DRR will be entering its 13th season of full-time competition in 2012, making it one of the longest-tenured teams in IZOD IndyCar Series competition. Current Co-Owners, Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl, first teamed in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000. With Buhl behind the wheel, the two owners tasted victory in their debut race. DRR now has over 316 starts to tuck under its belt and has qualified a total of 31 cars for the Indianapolis 500. In its history, the team has boasted a championship list of alumni drivers. Besides Buhl, the team has run Indianapolis 500 winners, Al Unser, Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, along with IZOD IndyCar Series race winner, Ryan Briscoe. The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 as Dennis Reinbold’s grandfather, "Pop" Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
About the Mecum Auction Company
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, now offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is the world leader of collector car, classic motorcycle, vintage wooden boat and road art sales. Auctions are held throughout the United States and broadcast live on Discovery’s Velocity Network. For further information, visit www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
More information on the team can be found at www.dreyerreinboldracing.com.
More information on the IZOD IndyCar Series can be found at www.indycar.com.
Media Contact: Elizabeth Power (317) 341-2222 ecannon@dreyerreinbold.com
Mecum Media Contact: Christine Giovingo (815) 526-2198 christine@mecum.com
