• More than 100 cars from the Ron Pratte Collection sold on Tuesday for more than $13 million, including a 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup (Lot #2010) that sold for $374,000
• More than 1,600 pieces of automobilia from the Pratte Collection were sold for more than $4.9 million, including the top seller, a 1930s Harley-Davidson neon porcelain sign for $86,250
• Additional cars from the Ron Pratte Collection, including the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake and the Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car, will cross the block on Saturday, Jan. 17

Top seller from Tuesday’s sale of vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection was this 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup
(Lot #2010), which sold for $374,000.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 13, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today that sales during Tuesday’s Ron Pratte Collection auction soared, reaching more than $13 million, which included 110 vehicles and more than 1,600 pieces of automobilia pieces. Top vehicle sales included the 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup (Lot #2010), which sold for $374,000, and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe (Lot #2015) that sold for $330,000. Additional cars from the Collection, including the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, will cross the block on Saturday.

“The Ron Pratte Collection is known as one of the broadest and most eclectic collections in the world,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Our debut broadcast on Discovery, featuring Tuesday’s Pratte Collection, brought astounding numbers. The hammer prices of both the Pratte automobilia and vehicles underscore the vibrancy of today’s collector car market.”

Tuesday’s top selling vehicles and crowd favorites from the Ron Pratte Collection included:

• 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup (Lot #2010) for $374,000
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Coupe (Lot #2015) for $330,000
• 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko 427 (Lot #2016) for $275,000
• Beverly Hillbillies Custom Truck (Lot #2005) for $275,000
• 1932 Ford Custom Show Roadster (Lot #2038) for $269,50

Automobilia pieces from the Collection were also in high demand during Tuesday’s auction. Those that hammered in at the highest prices included a 1930’s Harley-Davidson neon porcelain sign (Lot #8997) for $86,250, a 1950’s Humble Esso Aviation Products neon porcelain sign (Lot #8991) for $80,500 and a Beacon Security Gasoline porcelain sign (Lot #8931) for $47,150.

“Ron’s love for cars began when he owned a gas station many years ago and owning a collection of this magnitude was a lifelong dream come true,” added Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Mr. Pratte had the majority of his collection completely restored, making these cars the finest example of their marque and model. With the sale of his collection, Ron is giving the next generation of collectors the chance to own some truly amazing automobile history.”

Some of the most anticipated cars from the Ron Pratte Collection, including the Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, the Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car and the Howard Hughes Buick Roadmaster, will cross the block on Saturday, Jan. 17.

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This 1907 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

Commonly referred to as a “strap tank” because of how the oil tank is secured to the gas tank with nickel-plated steel straps, this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank (Lot #2506) was produced during the legendary Milwaukee firm’s third year in volume production.

It is one of 150 motorcycles built in 1907 and is powered by a correct 27cid single cylinder engine. Originally delivered new to Los Angeles for use by the city police department, it spent much of its life in California except for a stint in the hands of a New York collector some 30 years ago.

It was stolen in the mid-‘70s when it was in pieces awaiting a previous restoration. Justice prevailed, and the cycle was subsequently purchased by Otis Chandler, who set things right by obtaining many of its misplaced original parts with help from early Harley-Davidson specialist Stu Munger. No expense was spared, and the results speak for themselves. The leather belt drive pulleys, crankcase handlebars and idler/tensioner brackets are chrome plated and complement the Renault Gray frame with red pinstriping while the gas tank bears the Harley-Davidson logo in real gold leaf foil.

This 1907 Harley-Davidson (Lot #2506) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.

1929 Indian 401 Motorcycle

The ultimate expression of the American inline 4 cylinder motorcycle, Indian’s 401 would define the smooth, quiet 4 cylinder motorcycle for nearly a generation of riders. Formerly of the Otis Chandler Collection, this 1929 Indian 401 (Lot #2058) has been restored to as-new condition and is ready to be ridden.

Its powered by a 77.2cid F-head inline four with a 3-speed gearbox and kick starter and the brakes consist of a contracting drum brake (rear) and enclosed, expanding drum brake (front). In keeping with Indian’s legacy, shifts are accomplished via a chromed shift lever capped by a black ball positioned at the rider’s right knee.

This 1929 Indian 401 Motorcycle (Lot #2058) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.