VINTAGE: Muscle Cars At Monterey Auctions
Courtesy of www.SPEED.com "High-performance American style takes the stage at Monterey's famous collector-car auctions." Thursday, August 18, 2011 Website Link
America’s Bestselling Truck Shines at the 2011 Mecum Monterey Auction
Courtesy of www.ford-truck.com "Mecum is like a car show for the best for-sale vehicles in the country" Monday, August 15, 2011 Wesbite Link
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Mecum Auctions to Bring 200 Collector Motorcycles to International Spotlight
Mecum Auctions will sell nearly 200 motorcycles on the auction block during their upcoming event in Monterey, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
The Mecum Monterey Auction will feature virtually every brand of motorcycle ever produced with iconic names like Vincent, BSA, Triumph, Ariel, Matchless, Indian and Harley-Davidson all joining more than 600 collector cars and vintage wooden boats live on national television.
This will be the first ever motorcycle auction brought to the worldwide stage broadcast live on “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on Discovery’s HD Theater from 3-7 p.m. PST on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, for what is considered to be the greatest collection of motorcycles ever offered at auction. Fans can also watch the auction via live Webcast at www.Mecum.com.
“We’ve got everything from an 1885 Penny Farthing bicycle to a 2011 Yamaha R1 being guest auctioneered for charity by none other than Jay Leno and the “King” himself, Kenny Roberts. With a range in values from as little as $2,000 to top level investment grade bikes at over $200,000, and with more than 75% offered at no reserve, there is truly something for everyone,” said Dana Mecum, President of Mecum Auctions.
Mecum’s daytime Monterey Auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free general admission and convenient parking. Absentee, phone and Internet bidding is available. Convenient shipping services will be available on site and will include assistance for overseas freight. For complete auction details and to become a registered bidder, go to www.Mecum.com or call 815.568.8888.
Mecum 2011 Monterey Auction
August 18-20, 2011
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Preview:
Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction:
Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:
Thursday 3-7 p.m., Friday- Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Pacific)
Mecum to Auction Yamaha R1 for Charity at Monterey Event
Mecum Auctions will sell a one-of-a-kind Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle at no reserve during their upcoming Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
The R1 motorcycle will cross the Mecum auction block, Lot T190.1, on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6pm PST. Designated “auctioneers” for this bike are celebrity Jay Leno and three-time 500cc world champion motorcycle racer “King” Kenny Roberts. The special GYTR-equipped R1, ridden by “King” Kenny in several parade laps around the famed Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit last weekend, features a unique 50th anniversary red/white paint scheme and various genuine Yamaha custom performance accessories.
“The proceeds for this Yamaha R1 will go directly to Bailey’s Café, a fantastic school of the arts for kids in the Bronx,” said Jay Leno. “Once the bidding is over, I’m sure that the performance of this R1 will only be matched by that of the kids in this great school!”
“This is an outstanding addition to what has shaped up to be considered the greatest collection of motorcycles ever offered at auction, and to have both Kenny and Jay involved with helping the charity puts it over the top.” said Gavin Trippe, who heads up Mecum’s motorcycle division.
Mecum’s daytime Monterey Auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free admission and convenient general parking. Attendees can be part of the action while the auction broadcasts live on Mecum’s national TV show “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on Discovery Communications’ HD Theater.
For complete auction details or to consign a motorcycle today, visit www.Mecum.com or contact Gavin Trippe directly at gavin@mecum.com or 949.337.5307. For more information on Bailey’s Café, visit www.baileyscafe.org.
Mecum 2011 Monterey Auction
August 18-20, 2011
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Preview:
Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction:
Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:
Thursday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Pacific)
Mecum Brings Low-Mileage, Italian Barn Find Trio to Annual Monterey Auction
Mecum Auctions announces three super low-mileage Italian classics will be offered at their third annual Monterey Auction: a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS with 2,910 miles; a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona with 9,752 miles; and a 1977 Maserati Bora Coupe with just 978 miles.
Stored for nearly 40 years in a Dallas-area storage building, these vehicles were a rare find under layers of Texas dust.
The '72 Daytona, generally regarded as one of Ferrari's all-time best GT cars, boasts a GT Berlinetta with a four cam (twin overhead cam) V12. The Daytona has a traditional front engine, rear wheel drive layout, an independent suspension front and rear, and a 5-speed manual gearbox mounted in the rear to improve weight distribution. The 4.4L V12 Ferrari engine, topped by six Weber carburetors, produces 347 HP - enough to propel the two-passenger Daytona from 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 174 mph.
Ferrari created the Dino to produce a higher production, less expensive sports car featuring a V6 engine. The Dino first utilized Ferrari's system of coding the engine type and displacement into the model number; Thus, the Dino 246GT decodes as a 2.4L, 6-cylinder GT (Gran Turismo).
The Bora 4.9 was Maserati's mid-engine super car, introduced in 1974 and continued in limited numbers (275) through 1978. A closed coupe, the car features a wedge shape styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, famous for the critically acclaimed Maserati Ghibli and the stunning Iso Grifo. The 275 horsepower 4.9L V8 gives the Bora the ability to hit a top speed of 177 MPH.
Serving as the only daytime auction on the peninsula, Mecum's Monterey Auction will feature 750 vehicles representing all makes and models crossing the auction block. The auction - which is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free admission and convenient general parking - takes place Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
Attendees can be part of the action while the auction broadcasts live on Mecum's national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on Discovery Communications' HD Theater. For complete auction details or to consign your car today, visit www.Mecum.com or call 815.568.8888.
Mecum Expands Second Annual Vintage Tractor Auction to Friday and Saturday
Mecum's second annual Gone Farmin' Tractor auction will be hosted Aug. 5-6 in Walworth, Wis. Up for bid will be 300 tractors, including Lot S55 a 1958 John Deere 720 High Crop which was one of nine produced with electric start.
Also headlining the event is the collection of John Deere expert, Estel Theis. The 31 tractors in the collection have undergone textbook restorations over the last decade. The group consists entirely of John Deere tractors and will cross the auction block at No Reserve on Saturday.
"We are proud to offer the John Deere collection of Mr. Theis at our second annual tractor auction," said Dan Mecum, "Momentum has been building since our successful Spring Tractor Auction in March, and we hope to see everyone in Walworth the first weekend of August."
Mecum is still accepting consignments for Gone Farmin' Two. For more information about bidder registration or selling a tractor, email tractors@mecum.com or call 815.568.8888.
Mecum Gone Farmin' Fall Tractor Auction
August 5-6, 2011
445 S. Main St. (Route 14)
Walworth, WI 53184
General Admission: Free
Preview:
Thursday: 3pm-6pm
Friday: 10am-12pm
Auction:
Friday: 12pm
Saturday: 10am
(All times Central)
Barrett-Jackson Provides Collector Vehicles For New NBC Primetime Game Show “It’s Worth What?”
Show to Premiere on NBC July 19 at 8-9 ET
SCOTTSDALE, AZ July, 12, 2011 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that they served as the exclusive provider of the collector vehicles featured in the new Merv Griffin Entertainment game show “It’s Worth What?” hosted by popular comedian Cedric “The Entertainer”. The show will premiere on NBC on Tuesday, July 19 (8-9 p.m. ET).
“It’s Worth What?” is a game show that taps into America’s curiosity for cost and value, from the hidden gems found in one’s attic to some of the most exotic valuables from around the globe. Pairs of contestants are taken through a series of challenges that escalate in level of difficulty, tasking them with discerning the price of the items in each round. If they successfully complete the challenges, each pair of contestants can win up to $1 million.
Drawing on Barrett-Jackson’s expertise in the collector car market, the show’s producers sought to include unique collector vehicles in each of the nine episodes of the show. Some vehicles featured in the show were sold at previous Barrett-Jackson auctions, while others are scheduled to be sold at upcoming Barrett-Jackson events. Several of the featured vehicles were from the private collections of company Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and company President Steve Davis. The vehicles provided by Barrett-Jackson and featured in “It’s Worth What?” ranged from the most modern and stunning of sports cars to those that are classic and one-of-a kind.
In addition to providing the unique vehicles featured in each episode, Barrett-Jackson also served as the exclusive provider of automotive memorabilia items for the game show. Items included were historic and rarely seen collectibles.
“We were thrilled to be asked to participate in Merv Griffin Entertainment’s newest game show, as it provides a unique platform for Barrett-Jackson to showcase some of the world’s most incredible collector cars while introducing our name to millions of viewers,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Merv Griffin Entertainment, NBC and Barrett-Jackson share the same approach to delivering unparalleled entertainment, making this a perfect partnership.”
In addition to involvement on the television show itself, Barrett-Jackson, the collector vehicles, and auto memorabilia featured in the games will also have a presence on the show’s web page on NBC.com and will be included in social media promotions that are connected with the show.
“Several of Barrett-Jackson’s top customers were selected to have their vehicles featured on the show,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This was a wonderful opportunity to offer millions of viewers the chance to see some rare vehicles that are typically kept in private collections. The team at Merv Griffin built an amazing set that served as a beautiful backdrop for our rolling pieces of art, and we know viewers will find the show both fun and educational.”
“It’s Worth What?” is produced by Merv Griffin Entertainment. The series is executive produced and created by Roy Bank (“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”) and Lara Spencer (“Good Morning America”). Cedric “The Entertainer,” Barry Poznick (“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?), John Stevens (“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”) and Ron Ward (“Million Dollar Mind Game”) also serve as executive producers.
“Gathering the most spectacular cars in the world for this show was an absolute must, but also a nearly impossible and daunting task to accomplish on our own. By partnering with Barrett-Jackson we not only knew WHERE to go to find the world’s most amazing automobiles but also the guidance for WHAT is out there to create a ‘wow factor’ in every episode,” says co-creator, Roy Bank. “They were the perfect partner and brought the show to a whole new level!”
The deal was sourced and secured on behalf of Barrett-Jackson by ROAR, a Beverly Hills-based entertainment and media-focused management company.
For embeddable clips and full episodes from NBC shows, please visit or .
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company specializes in providing products and services to collector car owners, astute collectors, and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Named one of the top 100 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Magazine in 2010, Barrett-Jackson produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™” in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Orange County, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nev. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. Established in 1971, Barrett-Jackson is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
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Mecum to offer the Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection at Monterey
Mecum Auctions announces The Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection - an eclectic mix of 54 motorcycles - will be offered at the third annual Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
Known by friends and fellow collectors as "Tag," Michael Taggart - whose grandfather created Taggart Baking Company, makers of Wonder(r) Bread - grew up near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and developed a childhood passion for cars and motorcycles. Over the years, he has collected an array of bikes representing every genre of the industry: racing, street, dirt track and motocross.
Headlining Tag's collection is a 1929 Norton CS1 that has been on display in his living room. The collection also features a variety of high-quality Rickman, Matchless, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Norton, Triumph, BSA, Ariel models and more.
"Mecum has established an ongoing commitment to find underexposed motorcycles and expose them to interested buyers around the globe via the auction platform," said American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe, who heads up Mecum's motorcycle division. "We are excited to showcase this collection of bikes in our prime Monterey environment where collectors are eager to see and appreciate the art of the motorcycle in a live auction setting."
Mecum's daytime Monterey Auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free admission and free general parking. Attendees can be part of the action while the auction broadcasts live on Mecum's national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on Discovery Communications' HD Theater. For complete auction details or to consign a motorcycle today, visit www.Mecum.com or contact Gavin Trippe directly at gavin@mecum.com or 949.337.5307.
Mecum 2011 Monterey Auction
August 18-20, 2011
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Preview:
Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:
Thursday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Pacific)
Mecum and HD Theater Return to Des Moines Offering 500 Collector Cars
The Mecum summer road trip continues across America offering more than 500 collector cars up for bid at the Des Moines Auction, July 14-15, 2011 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Mecum will offer a variety of vehicles during the two-day auction, including Corvettes, Camaros, Ford Thunderbirds, Pontiac GTOs, Studebakers and more. The event will be held in the all-indoor, air conditioned Varied Industries building.
The auction is open to the public with tickets available at the door for only $15; children 12 and under are free. Attendees can be part of the live auction action during Mecum's national TV show "Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More" on Discovery Communications' HD Theater.
To pre-register to bid for the auction or for additional consignment and event information, visit www.Mecum.com or call 815.568.8888.
Schedule:
Des Moines Auction
July 15-16, 2011
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.
Saturday 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:
Friday 5-9 p.m.
Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Central)
