- Danny Gans collection includes eight cars, one Harley Davidson and a pickup
- Diverse group ranges from Resto-Mods to Contemporary Collectibles
- Live SPEED coverage during the sales to celebrate the Las Vegas icon
LAS VEGAS – August 16, 2010 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that 10 vehicles from the collection of the estate of Las Vegas headliner star and philanthropist, Danny Gans, will cross the block during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Auction on Sept. 23 – 25. Barrett-Jackson will sell a group of Gans’ personal and exceptional vehicles at No Reserve including Hot Rod Fords, 1950s era Chevrolets, muscle cars and modern performance vehicles. The vehicles will be sold during the SPEED television broadcast as a tribute to the memory of the Las Vegas icon.
“Danny was a renaissance man blessed with many talents,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “His career, which spanned professional sports, music, comedy and theater, endeared him to fans of all ages and backgrounds worldwide. We’re honored that his family would ask Barrett-Jackson to share his love of car collecting with the world. His amazing collection will be the cornerstone of our event in the City of Lights, which he loved as much as he enjoyed performing for his fans.”
Known as the “Man of Many Voices” Gans was a beloved headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as an avid car collector. Gans was drafted by the Chicago White Sox, but turned to the entertainment business after an injury ended his baseball career. He appeared in Bull Durham, played Dean Martin in a TV mini-series, co-starred in two TV series and performed in a one man show on Broadway, which he eventually opened in Las Vegas. Danny won virtually every award Las Vegas had to offer, including Singer of the Year, Comedian of the Year, Show of the Year as well as being voted Entertainer of the Year 12 times.
“Danny’s collection was as multi-faceted as the man himself,” added Davis. “Like many collectors, he sought a variety of cars, ranging from Resto-Mod versions of those he wanted as a young man to late model iron that caught his eye. Each was personalized, driven by him and bears a memorable license plate.”
“Talking about cars and helping my dad bring them to life was always something I looked forward to while growing up,” noted Gans’ son Andrew. “He loved the hobby and relished every nut, bolt, motor and paint job. Even selecting a license plate was important him. His cars were more than sheets of metal, rubber and glass. Each was a cherished work of art and he was the artist who made sure every detail was refined and exact. When the cars were finished, he and I would take the first ride together.”
Barrett-Jackson will sell Gans’ 1932 Ford 3-window coupe, 1934 Ford 3-window coupe, 1955 Chevrolet Cameo pickup and 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan. The group also contains a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko SC tribute car, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda coupe, 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette coupe, 2000 Dodge Viper and 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX.
The two 1930s era Fords are both Chevy powered Hot Rods with automatics, but each has a different personality. The yellow ’32 is reminiscent of the car driven in the movie “American Graffiti” down to its chrome wheels, Moon gauges and license plate reading “GRAFFITI.” The red ’34 is a full fendered custom with a 5.7 LS1 engine, Jaguar rear end and chrome bits throughout. The plate on this car reads “1HOT34”, which is appropriate for the rod.
Both the Chevrolet Cameo pickup and Chevrolet 210 sedan were heavily customized with chrome, carbon fiber and modern drivetrains. The black 210 with the plate “DBL5” includes touches that reflect the showman’s personality, such as his logo embroidered into the trunk. The turquoise and white pickup, wearing the license “DANS55” has a satellite radio and a fuel injected Chevy motor.
The three customized muscle cars were designed to be fun to drive, as well as grab attention. The blue with white stripes ’69 Yenko SC tribute coupe with the license plate “YENKO” boasts a 427 cid engine mated to a four speed transmission. The Plum Crazy ’70 custom Barracuda coupe has a stroked small block mill, Cragar wheels, power windows and a slapstick shifter, earning it the custom plate of “MYCUDA.” The gold and black ’78 Trans Am is fully loaded with leather interior, power accessories, a 502 cid engine, automatic transmission and license plate stating “GANSAM.”
The black on black 2000 Viper coupe has silver stripes and wears the plate “TMOMV” (The Man of Many Voices). The amethyst black 2003 Corvette coupe is a stunner with ghost purple flames, a 5.7 supercharged V8, Borla exhaust and custom wheels; its plate reads “DDG.” The 2008 Harley is a 105th anniversary edition clad in black with purple ghost flames. The full dress bike is slathered in chrome and has the plate “GANS.”
“The cars were meticulously maintained and Danny often drove them to work,” explained Davis. “Not only are they wonderful collectibles, they’re a piece of Vegas history with celebrity provenance.”
“While my mother designed our house, there was no doubt the garage belonged to my dad,” added Amy Gans, Danny Gans’ daughter. “He wanted it to reflect the 1930s and 40s era. My dad carefully planned every inch to reflect the passion he had for his collection. Once the garage door opened you were immediately drawn in and treated to a piece of automotive history and in every direction you would look, you were taken to a new destination. Now, the cars will go into the garages of those who want to celebrate his life, as well as cherish the cars he loved so passionately.”
Gans’ collection will join a notable list of celebrity cars that have crossed the Barrett-Jackson auction block over the years. These have included vehicles once owned or driven by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Bette Davis, Johnny Cash, Bruce Willis, Eddie Van Halen, Sammy Hagar and others.
“I’m glad that our family is working with the Barrett-Jackson team to showcase my dad’s precious car collection,” stated Emily Gans, youngest of Gans’ children. “Barrett-Jackson attracts collectors who love cars as much as my dad did. Their auction is similar to my dad’s shows because there’s always something for everyone. I know my dad’s cars are in good hands and his legacy will be treated with great care and respect.”
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was 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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, and Orange County, Cali. 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.
Media Contact
Automotive media contact: Scott Black (www.tprm-usa.com), (214) 520-3430, sblack@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR Communications, (949) 509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
Mecum Auctions announces a special one-time event has been added to its 2010 auction lineup as they prepare to offer The Bob McDorman Collection, Nov. 5-6, 2010, in Canal Winchester, Ohio.
McDorman, a longtime Chevrolet dealer and passionate collector, will sell his personal collection of 150 superior cars at no reserve. Included in the McDorman offering is the most complete assemblage of Corvettes in the world, featuring one Corvette from every model year 1953 to present and 12 serial #1 Corvettes.
“I’ve known Bob on both a personal and a professional level for more than 30 years, having consigned his items at our auctions, found unique vehicles for him to purchase and even bought my own family’s new cars from his dealership,” said President Dana Mecum. “He is one of the finest Corvette collectors in our industry with a fantastic influence over the hobby, and this auction is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire these high-quality vehicles.”
Among the Corvettes crossing the block are Bunkie Knudsen’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray and the Pink Pearl – a specially built 1964 Corvette Sting Ray ordered by Knudsen for his wife, Florence. Mecum will also auction a 1938 Chevrolet Cabriolet designed by General Motors of France during an overseas styling exercise. Of the two prototype Chevrolet vehicles designed, this car – featuring unique European influences – is the only survivor, making it a truly unique piece.
In addition to the cars, which range from a 1915 Chevrolet to the last SSR produced, there will be hundreds of collectibles, neon signs and automotive parts crossing the auction block. The complete lineup will be available soon at www.Mecum.com. For more information about Bob McDorman, visit www.bobmcdormanchevrolet.com.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum Auctions sold $545,700 worth of vintage tractors during the inaugural Mecum Gone Farmin’ Tractor Auction in Walworth, Wis., on August 7, 2010.
“The Gone Farmin’ event drew a great crowd of both collectors and spectators who came out to enjoy the 200 antique tractors that were on display,” said Dan Mecum, operations manager for Mecum Auctions. “It was a very successful one-day auction, boasting a 65% sell-through rate, and we look forward to returning next year with a new inventory of vintage tractors.”
The Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) from the Gone Farmin’ Auction were:
1. 1954 Farmall Super MDV TA Tractor (Lot S44) at $51,000
2. 1953 Farmall Super H Tractor (Lot S33) at $26,000
3. International 1456 Golden Demonstrator (Lot S63) at $24,250
4. 2005 Kubota Tractor (Lot S76.1) at $19,000
5. 1935 John Deere GP (Lot S52) at $14,000
6. 1931 John Deere GP Tractor (Lot S53) at $12,500
7. 1950 Farmall O-6 Orchard Tractor (Lot S36) at $12,000
8. 1960 Porsche Standard Star Tractor (Lot S49) at $11,500
9. 1975 Oliver 2255 Tractor (Lot S77) at $9,200
10. Ford 8N V-8 Tractor (Lot S78) at $9,000
Complete results of the Gone Farmin’ Tractor Auction are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see individual sale prices by visiting the Results Page. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
- First 100 registered vehicles receive 2 tickets to the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction
- Barrett-Jackson officials to present three “Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards”
- Donations and proceeds to benefit Keep Memory Alive
LAS VEGAS – August 6, 2010 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company is now accepting entries from Las Vegas-area automotive enthusiasts for the 3rd Annual Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson Cruise-In on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST at Gaudin Ford. The Cruise-In will officially kick off Barrett-Jackson Week in Las Vegas, which includes a Road Rally, fashion shows, ride-n-drives, vendors and many amazing collector vehicles. Admission to the Cruise-In is free and all makes and models of vehicles are invited to be a part of the excitement.
“After two years of exceeding our entry limit of 100 cars, we’re excited to see the growth and excitement that this year’s Cruise-In will bring,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Of course, our success each year hasn’t come without the generous support from the community, which includes the local car clubs and enthusiasts as well as partners like Gaudin Ford and Keep Memory Alive. The Cruise-In has become one of our favorite events associated with Barrett-Jackson Week. Each year it becomes more difficult to choose only three of our favorite rides for the Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards.”
The first 100 registered vehicles will receive two free tickets to the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Sept. 23 – 25, 2010. Hot dogs, hamburgers and additional refreshments will be on sale during the Cruise-In to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a Las Vegas based organization dedicated to the treatment and cure of people suffering from neurocognitive disorders. A “split-the-pot” raffle will also be held to support the charity.
Barrett-Jackson president, Steve Davis and vice president of consignment, Gary Bennett, will present the coveted “Barrett-Jackson Choice Award” to three Cruise-In entries, along with the “Barrett-Jackson Participant’s Choice Award,” which is selected by those with vehicles in the show.
The Barrett-Jackson team will be on-site to greet enthusiasts, judge entries, present the three “Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards,” and hand out posters and other give-away items. Barrett-Jackson discounted auction tickets and merchandise will also be available for purchase. Entertainment includes a live-radio remote, music, food and a thrilling line-up of incredible vehicles. Gaudin Ford is located at 2121 E. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas. To enter a vehicle in the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Cruise-In, contact Laurel Trimbath at 702.731.2121 or laurel@gaudinford.com.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was 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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, and Orange County, Cali. 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.
Media Contact
Automotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, TPRM, 214.520.3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR, 949-509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
LVCVA media contact: Aurrice Duke, R&R Partners, Inc. (702) 349-0502, Aurrice.duke@rrpartners.com
- MGM Resorts International in conjunction with Barrett-Jackson kicks off REVVED event with five days of cars, chrome and neon
- Each MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas will have an event in support of REVVED and Barrett-Jackson
- Three days of Barrett-Jackson auction action at Mandalay Bay at center of REVVED week
LAS VEGAS – August 4, 2010 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and MGM Resorts International are teaming up for the Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction for an incredible five-day celebration of cars, chrome and neon. The “REVVED” days will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 26, with featured events at all MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas including ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus and Crystals at CityCenter.
“The Third Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas automotive lifestyle event will be exclusive to Barrett-Jackson and only in Vegas can you get this once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Las Vegas is one of the entertainment capitals of the world, and we are thrilled to kick-off our upcoming 40th anniversary celebration in 2011 here. Our partnership with MGM Resorts International this year for REVVED ratchets up the Barrett-Jackson experience with cars, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle events all with that Las Vegas flair.”
“We are delighted to welcome back the Barrett-Jackson automotive auction to Las Vegas,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Las Vegas is a world-class destination known for hosting special events like this one, giving car enthusiasts and all visitors one more reason to come to Las Vegas.”
The five-day REVVED extravaganza features automotive and lifestyle activities for tourists and locals, which include shopping excursions, a wine auction, car art exhibits, Barrett-Jackson-themed happy hours and a classic golf tournament that will all highlight the Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back the annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction,” said Bill Hornbuckle, chief marketing officer for MGM Resorts International. “No city does events better than Las Vegas, and this year, MGM Resorts has enhanced the experience with REVVED, a series of wonderful lifestyle activities throughout our resorts.”
The Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle week will start with its annual Cruise-In on Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by a week full of events including a Las Vegas Strip road rally on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Other REVVED events include spa indulgences, cooking events, fashion shows, gaming tournaments, liquor and cigar experiences, concerts, movies, to name a few all of it leading to the star attraction the Barrett-Jackson Auction. The three-day auction will commence Thursday, September 23 and culminate on Saturday, September 25 with the action airing live on SPEED TV from Mandalay Bay with many activities for people of all ages, including exhibitor and sponsor booths, the automobilia auction and much more.
“The Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction is unique from the other three locations because it is right in the heart of Las Vegas, which adds to the glamour and excitement for which the Barrett-Jackson auction block is known,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We are looking forward to gearing up for this event and providing consignors, bidders and guests a chance to enjoy everything Las Vegas and Barrett-Jackson have to offer.”
For additional information on how to receive updates and have first access to special packages, including tickets to the Barrett-Jackson auction please visit,
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was 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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, and Orange County, Cali. 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.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The Company has significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau. One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece ARIA Resort & Casino. Through its hospitality management subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects around the world. MGM Resorts International supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association’s Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community philanthropy programs and the Company’s commitment to sustainable development and operations. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s Web site at www.mgmresorts.com.
About LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 148,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 10.5 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com.
Media Contact
Automotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, TPRM, 214.520.3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR, 949-509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
LVCVA media contact: Aurrice Duke, R&R Partners, Inc. (702) 349-0502, Aurrice.duke@rrpartners.com
- 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Event scheduled for Sept. 23-25, 2010
- SPEED will broadcast nearly 22 hours of live, high-definition TV coverage
- Hundreds of collector cars set to cross the block during three days of auction action
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 30, 2010 – Hundreds of classics, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods and muscle cars are set to take center stage in Las Vegas during the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Thursday, Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 25. Founded in 1971, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will kick-off its year-long 40th anniversary celebration with three days of “No Reserve” auction action, including exhibitor and sponsor activities for visitors of all ages.
Through its exclusive relationship with SPEED, the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas event will be televised to a national audience with nearly 22 hours of coverage. SPEED will broadcast live in HD from the main auction arena from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, and Friday, Sept. 24; and from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. All broadcasts are scheduled for Pacific Daylight Time.
“Being back in Las Vegas will be very exciting this year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The 3rd annual Las Vegas auction will be an engaging event filled with more activities scheduled throughout the week for people to participate. Not only will we be surrounded by some of the best entertainment in the world, Barrett-Jackson partnered with MGM Resorts International this year to provide five days of REVVED activities set to take place at various MGM Resorts properties, including a spa excursion, shopping adventures, a golf tournament, concerts, a wine auction, car art exhibits and much more.”
Barrett-Jackson will kick-off the automotive lifestyle event with its 3rd Annual Cruise-In at Gaudin Ford on Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by the Road Rally beginning at Fairway Chevrolet and traveling down the Las Vegas Strip, on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
“The bright lights and the high-energy of Las Vegas make it the perfect place to start our year-long 40th anniversary celebration,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our Las Vegas auction will feature a diverse selection of collector cars. We’re pulling out all the stops and planning a week that will be memorable. Barrett-Jackson promises to deliver a Las Vegas experience that everyone will enjoy.”
Consignment and bidder applications are now available online for the “No Reserve” auction. For more information on bidding and a list of current auction cars, check out the Barrett-Jackson website.
The preliminary Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas schedule of events is available at
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company was 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, Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, and Orange County, Cali. 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.
Media Contact
Automotive media contact: Jennifer Pullen, TPRM, 214.520.3430 Ext. 307, jpullen@tprm-usa.com
California/Local media contact: Kelly Reeves, KLR, 949-509-1888, kelly@klrcommunications.com
All auction prices, excluding charity vehicles, include buyer’s premium.
Mecum Auctions announces it will offer two original paintings and several signed giclee prints from the collection of a celebrated biographer of Carroll Shelby, Wallace Alfred Wyss, at their annual Monterey Auction, Aug. 13-14, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
Wallace Wyss, a native of Detroit, began his automotive writing career in 1965 at Motor Trend magazine, during which time he first visited Shelby-American when they were at the LAX facility. During his 40-plus years as a writer, Wyss has published ten automotive books, three of which were on the Cobras and Shelby Mustangs. What makes them interesting to some is that the author is also the artist--a self taught "primitive," who only began painting after 40 years as a writer.
His first book Shelby’s Wildlife: The Mustangs and the Cobras sold 50,000 copies and stayed in print 17 years.
In 2007 he painted his first painting, an oil portrait of Carroll Shelby, to promote his book SHELBY The Man The Cars The Legend. That led to requests for prints and, since then, Wyss has painted over one hundred paintings, many of them depicting Cobras, GT40s and Shelby Mustangs. He also authored another Shelby book, Cobra and Shelby Mustang Photo Arcvhive.
“I went to my first sports car races in 1963,” says Wyss, “so I can say that my roots in being a Cobra fan go all the way back to watching the originals race."
His work has been featured in a Carmel gallery and was recently the subject of a three page article in Hemming’s Classic Car magazine. The prints are sold as far as Tokyo, Japan.
At Mecum’s Monterey auction he will debut his original oil portraits of Shelby at Sebring in ’65, and of Dan Gurney at LeMans in ’67 plus offer some giclee prints on canvas of earlier works. The Wyss art will be offered Friday and Sunday.
Each successful bidder on the Wyss Shelby-related artwork will receive an autographed copy of SHELBY The Man The Cars, The Legend. The collection is offered at no reserve and will be among the starting items in the auction starting 9 a.m. August 13th.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
July 30, 2010, Harley J. Earl Corvette graces the Summer 2010 cover of Keith Martin's Corvette Market magazine. This 1963 one-of-a-kind Corvette was the #1 seller at Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic, "The World's Largest Collector Car Auction" hammering sold at $925,000, Ranking #1 in Martin's Top 85 Corvette Sales through June 2010.
Visit www.Mecum.com for complete auction results.
Springfield Welding's Smith Special #16 (Lot S142 at Monterey) headlines the Hemmings Daily e-newsletter and the latest Hemmings Blog posted by Jim Donnelly. Check it out.
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A piece of baseball great Reggie Jackson's original collection will be offered at the Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 13-14, 2010.
"Reggie is a lifelong car guy whom I've known for 25 years," said President Dana Mecum. "He has begun selling pieces of his original collection that he's compiled over the past 40 years, and we are excited to offer 15 of those vehicles at our Monterey event. Reggie's passion began with the Olds-powered Ford he bought in high school before he could legally drive and has grown into a superb collection of muscle cars, Corvettes, hot rods and exotica. As a true testament to his passion for automobiles - the other great American pastime - each vehicle in his collection has a unique story and place in automotive history."
A Hall of Fame legend and five-time World Series title winner, Jackson's car collection spans four decades and a variety of makes and models. He has consigned several unique cars for Mecum Monterey, including a personal favorite rare 1969 ZL1 COPO Camaro (Lot S104) that is believed to be one of just five or six still with its original engine.
As number 51 in the production sequence of 69 cars, the ZL1 Camaro was originally purchased by Chevrolet racer and engine building legend Lamar Walden, whose connection to it remains close to this day. Jackson, who has owned the car since the mid-'90s, discovered the real engine had been damaged and replaced, so he tracked it down to Walden's shop in Doraville, Ga. Walden repaired the original block, and Jackson rebuilt it himself under Walden's supervision. Today, the car remains as originally equipped with an M21 4-Speed, power disc brakes, spoilers, Rally wheels, Soft ray tinted glass, Sport steering wheel and, of course, the original ZL1 engine.
Mecum will also offer a Gasser-era 1941 Willys Steel Coupe (Lot S88) from Jackson's collection. Jackson turned to his friend Roy Brizio for this Candy Red 1941 Willys, which was based on a 2x4-inch box frame and updated with a coil-over suspension in place of traditional leaf units. The drive train comprises a 6-71 supercharged 426 Hemi with a computerized four port Hilborn injector for maximum drivability. Additional features include a Chevrolet Turbo 400 automatic, which cranks power back to a Ford 9-inch rear; a straight front axle and original magnesium Halibrands backed by modern Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes; and a steel body fitted with fiberglass rear fenders and a one-piece Outlaw Performance front end.
To view all 15 cars from Reggie Jackson's Collection, visit https://www.Mecum.com. Mecum's Monterey Auction takes place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. The auction is open to the general public.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at https://www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum Monterey Auction
August 13-14, 2010
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Vehicle check-in:
Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Preview:
Thursday 12 - 5 p.m.
Auction Gates open Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction begins Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
