The Mecum Auction Company has announced a special preview of the ’57 Heaven Museum at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Mo. before the museum closes and its contents are sold.
Preview times are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 12, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Museum admission is required.* Mecum Auction staff will be at the museum to answer questions, preview lots and pre-register bidders.
Mecum is scheduled to auction the collection of 1957 vehicles, authentic storefronts and automotive memorabilia from the ’57 Heaven Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. More than 65 classic cars will go up for bid, as well as automotive collectibles and re-created ‘50s-era storefronts, including a drive-in movie, fire station, barbershop, gas station and Cadillac dealership. The museum also contains neon and metal signs; vintage men’s and women’s clothing; furniture; books; magazines; vintage movie posters; and children’s toy. Everything in the museum will be sold, including the displays and backdrops.
All vehicles and automobilia will be offered at no reserve. Interested buyers can pre-register online at www.Mecum.com by downloading the Bidder Registration form.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year – more than any collector car auction company in the world. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
- First 100 cars receive two tickets to 2nd annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction
- Steve Davis and Gary Bennett to present “Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards”
- Donations and proceeds to benefit Keep Memory Alive
LAS VEGAS – Sept. 2, 2009 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company is inviting all Las Vegas-area automotive enthusiasts to bring their vehicles to Gaudin Ford on Oct. 3, 2009, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Cruise-In. Entry into the car show is free and all makes and models are welcome. Barrett-Jackson president, Steve Davis, and vice president of consignment, Gary Bennett, will be on hand to meet enthusiasts, judge entries and select three “Barrett-Jackson Choice Awards.”
The first 100 entries will receive two free tickets to the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Oct. 8-10, 2009. Hot dogs, hamburgers and additional refreshments will be on sale to benefit Keep Memory Alive, the support organization for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health whose mission is to provide enhanced treatment and ultimately cures for patients and their families suffering from neurocognitive disorders. A “split-the-pot” raffle will also be held to support the charity.
“The Barrett-Jackson Cruise-In is the perfect way to kickoff our 2nd annual auction in Las Vegas,” said Davis. “Last year, the Las Vegas car collector community really showed their passion for the hobby with an amazing turnout. I look forward to meeting and sharing stories with even more local enthusiasts this year as we raise money for Keep Memory Alive.”
The 2007 Prudhomme Edition Shelby Super Snake concept car is scheduled to be on site during the event. The limited edition Mustang will be sold during the Barrett-Jackson auction on Oct. 10. Gaudin Ford is located at 2121 E. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas. For more information on the car show, please contact Laurel Trimbath at (702) 731-2121 or laurel@gaudinford.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, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.
Media Contacts:
Luke DeRouen, TPRM, (214) 520-3430 ext. 301, lderouen@tprm-usa.com
Eric Kreller, R&R Partners, (702) 318-4384, eric.kreller@rrpartners.com
- Barrett-Jackson will auction the 1962 Ol’ Yaller VIII during the 2nd annual Las Vegas event
- The race car is one of only nine built by road racing legend, Max Balchowsky
- Ol’ Yaller VIII appeared in the 1964 motion picture, “Viva Las Vegas,” with Elvis Presley
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – August 25, 2009 – Movie star car and celebrated racer, the 1961 Ol’ Yaller VIII, will be sold at No Reserve during the 2nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Las Vegas Oct. 7-10, 2009. It is one of only nine Ol’ Yallers built by road racing icon, Max Balchowsky, from 1956-1963 and appeared in the 1964 movie, “Viva Las Vegas,” with Elvis Presley. The 2009 Las Vegas event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and feature approximately 500 collector vehicles on sale, posh lifestyle events and live, high-definition TV coverage from SPEED.
“Everyone loves an underdog, and Ol’ Yallers were the ultimate ‘giant killers’ of mid-century road racing,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Max Balchowsky’s race cars routinely took on the big boys like Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin, winning multiple races. Adding to the provenance of Ol’ Yaller VIII was its role alongside ‘The King’ in ‘Viva Las Vegas.’ It will make quite a cameo when it crosses the block at our second annual Las Vegas auction.”
Assembled with spare components from fairly humble production automobiles, Balchowsky’s Ol’ Yallers became famous for their triumphs over road racing titans of the 1950s and early ‘60s. While the unusual design and bright yellow paint made them noticeable, it was Balchowsky’s remarkable engineering that made the Ol’ Yaller a force on the track. Famous drivers such as Dan Gurney and Carroll Shelby piloted Ol’ Yallers during their careers and raved about their capabilities.
Ol’ Yaller VIII is powered by a 350 c.i.d., 350 horsepower V8 engine with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission and independent front and rear coil suspension. While most of Balchowsky’s earlier creations were based on a tube-frame chassis, it was constructed on a Jaguar E-Type shell, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing Ol’ Yallers ever built.
“At Barrett-Jackson, we consign a wide range of vehicles that fulfill all of the wants and needs of today’s collectors,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Increasingly, collectors are seeking cars that are not only rare, but can be raced or displayed at a Concours. They want a monetary investment that can be observed, touched and enjoyed. This Ol’ Yaller delivers the exclusivity and thrill that collectors crave.”
After being raced early on by its original owner in the SCCA West Coast Championship series, Ol’ Yaller VIII was modified by customizer Dean Jeffries and became a show car for Grand Stand Amusements in 1972. The car was later extensively restored under the supervision of Balchowsky. In 1990, noted collector and vintage racer, Gordon Apker, purchased the car and competed regularly with it on the vintage racing circuit. The track-ready 1961 Ol’ Yaller VIII will be sold with race log books.
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 Events™” in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. 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 Contacts:
Luke DeRouen, TPRM, (214) 520-3430 ext. 301, lderouen@tprm-usa.com (www.tprm-usa.com)
The inaugural Mecum Monterey Auction was a great success as the company claimed the highest single vehicle sale in its history – $7.25 million for the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe – and reached total gross sales for the one-day auction of $14.3 million (including buyer’s premium).
“Our first Monterey auction was a wonderful milestone for Mecum. Our company made history by selling the legendary Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, which set a new record for the highest price paid for an American car at public auction,” said President Dana Mecum. “In addition, we had an amazing array of high-end classic and exotic cars cross the auction block, from early ’30s Ford street rods to late-model Bentleys. It was exciting to bring both serious car collectors and enthusiasts to the Hyatt Regency Monterey, which is just minutes from downtown and gave us ample room to display cars on the beautiful Del Monte golf course. We look forward to returning to Monterey with even more cars to offer.”
Mecum’s Top 10 Sales from the Monterey Auction (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:
- 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe (Lot S104) at $7,250,000
- 1940 Packard Darrin Super 8 (Lot S87) at $330,000
- 1973 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB/4 (Lot S80) at $300,000
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (Lot S86) at $205,000
- 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SC (Lot S214) at $190,000
- 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental (Lot S79) at $161,000
- 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S208) at $150,000
- 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (Lot S113) at $150,000
- 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible (Lot S94) at $150,000
- 1954 Packard Caribbean Convertible (Lot S63) at $137,500
Complete Monterey Auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.mecum.com. InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results.
Mecum’s next auction, the McDorman Sign Collection, takes place Sept. 11-12, 2009, at Bob McDorman Chevrolet in Canal Winchester, Ohio, and will feature more than 1,000 neon signs, memorabilia and automotive parts.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year – more than any collector car auction company in the world. Auction information and results are available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
The championship-winning 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 has made history again, selling for a record-breaking $7.25 million at Mecum's inaugural Monterey Auction on August 15, 2009.
That price tag sets the record for the highest price paid for an American car at public auction.
High performance collector car specialists Mecum Auction promoted the Daytona Cobra Coupe - American racing's Crown Jewel - for months leading up to the auction. "Selling this amazing piece of American race history at our first Monterey auction has been the crowning achievement of my career and Mecum Auction's 22 years of selling collector cars," said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auction.
"This hand-built car beat the fastest cars in the world and has now added another 'win' to its list of accomplishments. It certainly finished in record form again."
The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six cars built by Carroll Shelby to compete against the dominating Ferrari in the F.I.A. (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) World Manufacturers Championship for GT race class. An experimental coupe body designed by Peter Brock was built on an existing Cobra chassis, immediately increasing the top speed by 25 mph.
After competing at Daytona, Monza, Spa and Nurburgring, CSX2601 made history when it clinched the 1965 World Manufacturers Championship for the United States and Shelby American on July 4 in Reims, France. Driving the car - and America - to victory was legendary race car driver Bob Bondurant.
Bondurant drove the Daytona Cobra Coupe across the Mecum auction block as it set the new high-bid record.
"Truly the best part about auctioning the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe has been sharing the stories of its amazing history with millions of people across the country," Mecum said. "This race car's greatest moments and its legacy as America's world champion will be cherished for generations to come."
Mecum's Monterey Auction took place on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course. In addition to the Shelby Daytona, Mecum offered an eclectic mix of more than 200 cars ranging from a 1931 Rolls-Royce to a 2007 Saleen S7.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year - more than any collector car auction company in the world. Auction information and results are available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
- Barrett-Jackson will auction ultra-rare Shelby concept car at 2nd annual Las Vegas event
- The street-legal 2008 super car boasts 800 HP and is drag race ready
- Carroll Shelby and Don Prudhomme scheduled to appear with car on stage
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – August 5, 2009 – Two American racing legends, Carroll Shelby and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, will be on stage when Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), sell the original concept car for the Prudhomme Edition Super Snake Shelby GT500 Mustang on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The rare Shelby concept car will be sold at No Reserve during Barrett-Jackson’s second annual Las Vegas Collector Car Auction, taking place Oct. 7-10, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
“Concept cars and prototypes are sought by collectors because they represent a historical milestone and so few are offered to the public,” said Barrett-Jackson Chairman/CEO Craig Jackson. “Barrett-Jackson has become the premier venue for these types of vehicles. This is the first time that Shelby Autos has sold one of its concept cars at auction and we’re pleased that Carroll and Don plan to be on stage for such an important occasion.”
Racing legends Carroll Shelby and Don Prudhomme joined forces to build the ultimate street legal dragster. Shelby is the only man to ever win the 24 hours of Le Mans as a driver, team owner and manufacturer and was twice named “Sports Illustrated ‘Driver of the Year’”. Prudhomme’s successful racing career included winning the NHRA funny car championship four times and he was the first funny car driver to exceed 250 mph.
“Don Prudhomme is one fast son of a gun who knows how to burn up the quarter mile,” stated Carroll Shelby. “In 1968, he drove a Shelby Super Snake dragster in NHRA for me. Last year, we decided to build a car together for grassroots racers who want a Shelby for the drags. This is the concept for that program and it’s a very fast car.”
Shelby Automobiles announced its limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake package for the GT500 Mustang at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, Calif., earlier this year.
“In the 1960s, Shelbys ruled the road courses and terrorized the drag strip,” noted Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This car was built in the same spirit as the Cobra ‘Dragon Snake’ that made Shelby a feared name on the quarter mile. The Prudhomme Edition concept is a real piece of history and a very exclusive car.”
The Prudhomme Edition Super Snake is powered by a 5.4-liter, supercharged engine that produces 800 hp on race fuel or 750 hp on 93 octane pump gas. Only 100 total Prudhomme Super Snake post-title packages are being offered by Shelby Autos to current GT500 owners. The package features:
- A Kenne Belle supercharger and modified air intake sticking out of the hood in the tilt front end
- Five-point impact safety harness and roll bar
- Borla side exhaust system
- A front and rear adjustable BMR racing suspension and drag tires
- Lower side rockers
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Carroll and the Shelby Autos team on this program,” added Prudhomme. “When I was a kid, we’d drive our cars to the drag strip, race them and drive back home. We designed this car to do the same thing, and do it very, very well.”
According to Shelby Autos president Amy Boylan, “This Shelby is truly special. While most concept cars can’t be driven, this one is street legal and can be enjoyed on the road. That makes it a rare Shelby and concept vehicle.”
In addition to the live auction, attendees can review the impressive vehicles for sale, enjoy exhibitors offering an array of merchandise and play the Barrett-Jackson slot machines for a chance to win a new car. For those who can’t attend, SPEED will provide live, high-definition TV coverage of all auction days.
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 Events™” in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. 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 Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., (www.shelbyautos.com) manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. Shelby Automobiles is a division of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby’s trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. Info is at www.carrollshelbyinternational.com.
Media Contacts:
Scott Black, TPRM, 214-520-3430, sblack@tprm-usa.com (www.tprm-usa.com)
Mecum Auction has published an on-line version of its catalog for the upcoming Monterey Auction. The 242-page PDF file contains stunning photography and details of the exciting cars on offer for Mecum's inaugural Monterey acution.
Download this 33 MB file here.
Mecum Auctions, famous for selling high-performance collector cars and automobilia for more than 20 years, is pleased to present one of the largest and rarest sign collections ever assembled at their upcoming Bob McDorman Sign Collection, Memorabilia and Vintage Parts Sale.
The McDorman Sign Auction will take place Sept. 11-12, 2009, at Bob McDorman Chevrolet in Canal Winchester, Ohio. The no reserve auction features more than 1,000 vintage signs, parts and automotive collectibles.
“Bob McDorman’s sign collection contains some of the largest and most significant pieces in the automotive memorabilia world,” said President Dana Mecum. “Avid collectors searching for from-the-factory pieces will find a wealth of items to choose from, such as a working 10-foot-by-27-foot Chevrolet Bowtie sign that stood over the St. Louis Corvette assembly plant. With such amazing history, a McDorman sign would be a great addition to any collection.”
Mecum will sell a colorful Chevrolet https://buytramadolbest.com/xanax.html clock sign – one of the hardest pieces to find – that measures 8 foot by 6 foot and is in excellent condition. A 10-foot tall vintage Chevrolet Starburst sign is fully operational and one of the most colorful produced by the automaker.
The McDorman Sign Collection also contains a 5-foot Buick logo sign. With few examples available today, this fully operational GM vintage sign would be a unique addition to any sign or Buick collection.
Mecum has arranged online bidding for interested buyers who are unable to attend. To request a bidder’s form, call 815.568.8888.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year – more than any collector car auction company in the world. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Step back in time with Mecum Auctions as they announce the ’57 Heaven Auto Museum Auction – a special, one-time event to sell an incredible collection of 1957 vehicles, authentic storefronts and automotive memorabilia from the museum.
The ’57 Heaven Auction takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Mo. Mecum will offer 65 classic cars as well as automotive collectibles and re-created ‘50s-era storefronts, including a drive-in movie, fire station, barbershop, gas station and Cadillac dealership.
“This amazing museum features remarkable 1957 model year vehicles from every major American manufacturer, including Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, DeSoto, Hudson, Nash, Studebaker and Packard, plus boats and motorcycles,” said Dana Mecum, president, Mecum Auctions. “In addition to the cars, we are very excited to offer collectors a chance to own truly authentic pieces of vintage memorabilia from 1957. These collectibles will bring back fond memories of cruising to the auto parts store with friends and sharing milkshakes at the local diner.”
A ’57 Lincoln Premier two-door hardtop (Lot S17) will cross the auction block on Saturday. It features a 368/300 HP automatic transmission; a Toas Turquoise and Starmist White exterior with turquoise and white leather interior; and “Curb Feelers,” protruding antennas on the lower edge of the car that kept drivers from scraping their whitewall tires while parking.
Mecum will also auction the 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 347/317 HP Tri-Power (Lot S60) – the actual car that set a new speed record in January 1957 at the Daytona Beach Speedway in Florida. It ran the flying mile one way at 141.2 mph, which was the fastest speed ever recorded to that date in its class, and was driven by John Zink, owner of the Chieftain and Indy 500 winners.
Additional vehicles include a 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible (Lot S9), a ’57 GMC Suburban Pickup (Lot S13), a 1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop (Lot S23) and the ’57 Mercury Indy Pace Car Convertible (Lot S62).
All vehicles and automobilia will be offered at no reserve. For a complete list, visit www.Mecum.com.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 22 years, offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year – more than any collector car auction company in the world. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
Mecum Auction has posted a preliminary list of vehicles to be offered at the '57 Heaven Museum Sale on October 24, 2009 in Branson, Missouri.
This preliminary list shows photos of all lots and basic Make and Model information. Details will be added as well as hundreds of memorabilia, petroliana and museum display items in the coming weeks. Be sure to check back often - or join the Mecum InfoNet to get updated e-mailed to you.
Bidder information is being prepared. Watch the Mecum web site for details in the coming days.
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