Mecum Offers Antique Wooden Boats at 2010 Monterey Auction in August
Four classic, ultra-rare wooden boats are up for bid at the second annual Mecum Monterey Auction, August 13-14, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa.
Mecum will auction a desirable 1940 Chris-Craft "Barrelback" series boat powered by the A-120A race engine - a 375-horsepower V8. One of only two Chris-Crafts delivered with this engine, the rare boat is the fastest and largest model in the highly collectible Chris-Craft series.
Once a "thrill ride" boat on Lake Arrowhead, Calif. in the 1940s and '50s, this wooden boat was the top-of-the-line Chris-Craft model at its time. It underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2007 that included the installation of original-style instruments, new planking, chrome plating and leather upholstery in the original color and style. Features unique to this model are the Birdseye maple dash, emerald green upholstery and marbleized "4-wire" bango steering wheel. The 1940 Chris-Craft has won numerous awards, including Best of Show Over 23', First Place Over 23' and Best Chris-Craft at the Tahoe Yacht Club Concours d'Elegance. This collector boat has clocked only 15 hours of use since it was restored.
Three additional investment-grade boats will be up for auction at Mecum Monterey, including a 29' 1922 Hacker housing a 400 horsepower Liberty V12 Aircraft engine; a 29' 1929 Hackercraft Dolphin Deluxe, which is one of only nine left in the world; and an 18' 1995 Chris-Craft Cobra, one of only 106 models ever produced and famous for its unique gold tail fin.
"It's the state-of-the-art craftsmanship and attention to detail that allows these famous collectable boats to hold their value for generations," said President Dana Mecum. "We're excited to offer enthusiasts worldwide a chance to appreciate the legacy of these boats at our Monterey event."
Mecum's two-day Monterey Auction takes place at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa. Cars and boats will be displayed outside on the beautiful Del Monte Golf Course, while the bidding arena will be staged under a white auction tent. The auction is open to the general public. For a complete list of vehicles, visit https://www.Mecum.com.
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering more than 5,000 collector cars per year. Consignment, Bidder, event and accommodation 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 Resort & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Vehicle check-in:
Wednesday 12 - 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Preview:
Thursday 12 - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.
Auction:
Saturday 10 a.m.
