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Welcome one and all! Tonight you join honorary chairs, Drs. Dale Bloomquist and Heidi Horwitz, for the 2017 Wheels & Heels Annual Gala in celebration of the 5th Anniversary of LeMay – America’s Car Museum. Has it been five years already? Indeed it has… proof time flies when you’re having fun. It’s been a wild ride and it’s just starting. Tonight’s affair has been dubbed Fast & Furious –Exotic Cars, Sleek Soiree, Dazzling Fireworks. Set in the stunning Titus-Will Gallery, this is the largest fundraiser for America’s Automotive Trust and our mission to preserve our important collector car heritage. Rest assured, behind all the music, food, frivolity and fireworks this evening, something very important is going on. AAT has been formed to make sure the party doesn’t end… tonight, tomorrow or anytime. Through its various entities, AAT works tirelessly to ensure there will always be the necessary governmental support, technical care and a lively collector community surrounding what we hold so dear. With AAT, the highways and byways of the future will see their share of classic Duesenbergs and vintage Vettes. We’re making it happen and your support in this endeavor is crucial. Thank you! To business… the business of having a smashing good time. You might start the evening perusing items in the silent auction while knocking back a High Octane cocktail. Exotics@ ACM – Seductive Supercars is a must see exhibit. This is one you do not want to miss. Oh yes, then there’s music and conviviality on the Anderson Plaza, a gourmet dinner from Tom Douglas Restaurants followed by a spirited live auction that has become a fixture on the region’s annual social calendar (does a torch red 2017 Z06 Corvette grab your attention?). The evening will be capped off with savory Montecristo cigars, Balvenie Scotch and our signature explosive fireworks display viewed from the Columbia City View Deck. Now, kick back and have some fun. Enjoy every last drop, your presence here deserves it.
David L. Madeira CEO & President America’s Automotive Trust I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the efforts and support of some very important parties. Our thanks go out to Presenting Sponsors State Farm and LeMay Family Collection Foundation, Supporting Sponsor Propel Insurance, Platinum Sponsors U.S. Bank and Ascent Private Capital Management and Gold Sponsors Gordon Truck Centers and Titus-Will.
As Honorary Chairs of this year’s Gala, it is our very great pleasure to welcome you to another memorable night at America's Car Museum. As in years past, this edition of the Wheels & Heels Annual Gala will provide you with a delightful mix of fun, fine dining and opportunity to bid on some truly exciting items and experiences, and of course, a spectacular fireworks display. We have a deep and abiding connection to America’s Automotive Trust and its mission to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile and to ensure that the love affair continues for generations to come. AAT’s commitment to ensure that America’s automotive legacy is celebrated and that vintage, and modern, collectible vehicles will be driven and enjoyed for generations to come, combined with festive gathering like this for the community, makes it even more special and appealing. Tonight’s Gala gives you the opportunity to support America’s Automotive Trust and its entities, LeMay – America’s Car Museum, the RPM Foundation, Club Auto and the Concours Club. Thank you for actively supporting America’s Automotive Trust, and being at the center of the movement to secure America’s automotive heritage and to promote the continued enjoyment of the automobile. We invite you to enjoy the evening, greet old friends, and make new ones. Our sincere thanks go out to the many dedicated volunteers and staff members who worked tirelessly to transform the Museum into “Fast & Furious” for this special evening. Honorary Chairs Dale Bloomquist and Heidi Horwitz
The Honorary Chars for tonight’s Gala are special friends of America’s Automotive Trust. Dale Bloomquist is a member of AAT’s Board of Directors and Dale and Heidi are both Concours Club members. Both Dale Bloomquist, DDS, M.S., and Heidi Horwitz, DDS, are highly-successful and respected members of the region’s dental community. Dr. Bloomquist has served as a Dental School Faculty President, Department chairman and has held numerous posts as Hospital Attending Physician. Dr. Horwitz operates a specialty private practice in Orthodontics and was voted one of Seattle’s Top Dentists in both 2015 and 2016.
BMW Northwest | Columbia Bank | Hagerty RM/Sotheby’s Auction
Jay & Terry Ackley/K&H Printing | Auto Warehousing Neil Walter Company | Pacific Portfolio | TriArc Electric Uptown Gig Harbor
5 pm CONCOURS CLUB ANNUAL GATHERING 6:30 pm FAST & FURIOUS
Photo Opportunity on Anderson Plaza Entertainment – Victoria Contreras Silent Auction Opens Raffle Opportunity to win a limited-Edition Frederique Constant Healy Vintage Rally “Peking to Paris” watch OR two tickets on Alaska Airlines
7:45 pm SILENT AUCTION CLOSES
Entertainment – V. Contreras Dinner is Served – Catering by Tom Douglas Restaurants
8:30 pm LIVE AUCTION BEGINS
Bobby Arkills – Master of Ceremonies Jeff Randall – Auctioneer
10:30 pm FIREWORKS SHOW
Entertainment – D. J. Mitch Bate Martini Bar/ Montecristo Cigar Tent Open
11:30 pm WHEELS & HEELS ANNUAL GALA CONCLUDES Thank you for your support of America’s Automotive Trust!
Jim Menneto has been President and Publisher of Hemmings Motor News since May of 2002 when parent company American City Business Journals purchased it. Jim has been with American City for over thirty years starting as the Advertising Director at the Capital District Business Review in Albany, New York, where he was promoted to Publisher within three months. He then was asked to go to Boston to become the Publisher of the Boston Business Journal a post he held for thirteen years. During his time at Hemmings he has added the editorial content to Hemmings Motor News, launched Hemmings Muscle Machines, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car and has overhauled hemmings.com. Jim, along with Corky Coker of Coker Tire, was instrumental in bringing back the Great Race after a several years absence in 2011. Today the Hemmings Motor News Great Race is stronger than it has ever been, selling out each year and with a significant waiting list. He was named “Person of the Year” in 2009 of ARMO a division of SEMA. In 2014, he was awarded “The Tom McRae Spirit of the Event” award from the Great Race. Jim has proudly served on the Board of the RPM Foundation for the past several years. Jim served with the 5th Marines in Vietnam as a Corpsman (medic). A proud father of five and grandfather of four. As a life-long car enthusiast he loves what he does at Hemmings. He firmly believes that it is important for all us to grow the car hobby in any way we can and our businesses will grow along with it. 7
$50 per chance | Limited to 200 First winner get his/her choice of the following two prizes.
Two Roundtrip Tickets on Alaska Airlines Value: $2,500 Win two round-trip coach-class tickets on Alaska Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma’s hometown airline. The lucky winner will receive a certificate valid for travel anywhere Alaska Airlines or Virgin America flies, excluding Cuba. With an award-winning mileage plan, and one of the youngest fleets in the air, Alaska Airlines is the preferred airline for most Northwest travelers. Now with even more destinations, the combination of Alaska and Virgin America are better together and form the nation’s fifth largest airline. Alaska Airlines and America’s Automotive Trust – a winning combination.
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Limited Edition Frederique Constant Healy Vintage Rally "Peking to Paris" Motorsport Challenge Men's Watch Value: $1,595 The timepiece is presented with a dark grey leather strap with red stitches and is delivered in a unique box, which includes an engraved plate with the 2016 Peking to Paris route. Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant has a long-standing involvement with the world of classic cars. In 2016, Frederique Constant was chosen to be the official timekeeper of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, organized by the Endurance Rally Association. As part of its official timekeeper role, Frederique Constant was delighted to award to the winning team the 2016 Vintage Rally Peking to Paris limited edition watch. An exclusive timepiece inspired by the classic cars that took part in the Peking to Paris race. Eminently masculine, the Peking to Paris limited watch is presented in a 40mm polished stainless steel 3-parts case. In this special edition, the subtle silver dial is contrasted with the burgundy ring that enhances the sporting nature of this watch. The pearl black Arabic’s numerals and the hands of the hour and minutes are Superluminova coated, which will glow in the darkest night. The dial also displays a date window at 3 o’clock. CASE:
MOVEMENT:
• Polished stainless steel 3-parts case
• FC-303 Caliber, Automatic movement
• Diameter of 40 mm Convex sapphire crystal
• 28’800 alt/h, 26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve
• Water-resistant to 5 ATM
DIAL: • Silvered dial with burgundy ring and applied pearl black luminous indexes • Date display at 3 o’clock • Hand polished pearl black hour and minute hands with luminous
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$10 Suggested Donation Enjoy a cigar in the Montecristo Social Club tent on the Anderson Plaza later this evening while watching the fireworks display and listening to DJ Mitch Bate. Cigars are available at the registration table. With its rich history and reputation, Montecristo has become one of the most popular cigars in the world and the standard by which all other cigars are judged. Meticulously handcrafted at the Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic, Montecristo cigars are available in a variety of premium blends for all different tastes.
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HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE 2014 RED MOUNTAIN BLEND $150 per bottle Take home a Wheels & Heels Annual Gala commemorative magnum featuring an etched image of a 2012 Lexus LFA. The Lexus LFA is the second model in the F marque line of performance vehicles from Lexus. Three concept versions have been shown, each debuting at the North American International Auto Show with the LF-A designation as part of the LF Series concept line. The LFA features an even firing V10 engine and a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) body. CFRP materials account for sixty-five percent of the LFA's body composition by mass. The LFA went into production in late 2010 ending in December 2012 with 500 vehicles completed, the final version being a Nürburgring Package model. V-10 | 4.8-liter | 553 hp | 354 lb·ft torque On Loan from private collection and displayed in the Exotics@ ACM – Seductive Supercars exhibit. The bottle is etched by the artisans at Fresh Northwest Design and filled with Hedges Family Estate 2014 Red Mountain Blend.
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President & CEO David L. Madeira
Senior Vice President Paul E. Miller
Board Members Karl Anderson Dale Bloomquist Stephen Boone Nicola Bulgari Larry Gordon McKeel Hagerty Tom Hedges George Ingle Nancy LeMay Keith Martin James Gary May Dan McDavid Corry McFarland Michael J. Phillips Manfred Scharmach Bill Sterud Ed Welburn William T. Weyerhaeuser James M. Will
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F A S T & FU RI O US A UC T I O N P A C K A GE S Many thanks to our generous live auction donors for their support! THE BALVENIE TASTING AT DAHLIA LOUNGE FOR EIGHT
Value: $1,740
CUBA – A TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR TWO COUPLES Reserve: A 15 DAY INSIDER’S EXCURSION $16,000/couple AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST 5L SERIES
Value: Priceless
WINE AND VINEYARD RALLYING IN VERY COOL CARS
Value: $4,500
FIVE-STAR, FOUR DAY DOVE HUNTING TRIP TO CORDOBA, ARGENTINA FOR TWO
Value: $5,100
EXOTIC THREE-HOUR DREAM CAR EXPERIENCE
Value: Priceless
2017 TORCH RED CORVETTE Z06
Reserve: $107,000
INDE MOTORSPORTS FOR TWO
Value: $7,000
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR
Value: Priceless
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FOR FOUR
Value: Priceless
RAISE THE PADDLE CHIHULY BOATHOUSE AND HOTSHOP TOUR FOR FOUR
Value: $1,800
SUPERCAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN VEGAS FOR TWO
Value: Priceless
DINNER WITH THE HONORARY CHAIRS FOR 10 AND 5L QUILCEDA CREEK
Value: Priceless
ONE WEEK HOLIDAY IN CABO FOR THREE COUPLES
Value: $3,500
THE BALVENIE TASTING AT DAHLIA LOUNGE FOR EIGHT
Value: $1,740
Sip, savor and swirl Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky with a tasting led by a Balvenie representative who will guide you through a rich, luxuriously smooth tasting of five distinct expressions of The Balvenie portfolio. You will sample a 12 and 17-year Double Wood, 14-year Caribbean Cask, 21-year Portwood and a 15-year Single Barrel Sherry Cask. This amazing tasting will be paired with a dinner at the award-winning Dahlia Lounge, which has been the epicenter of Seattle’s local, sustainable and organic food movement for over twenty years. Your meal will include wines from Washington State’s Barons Winery. It is a state of the art winery, which shares a longtime relationship with a number of the Washington’s storied vineyards, affording them the finest grapes the state has to offer. Each wine is delicious upon release, and is crafted with balance and ample acidity so they age gracefully for years to come. Tonight, the winning bidder will take home a Balvenie “Dipping Dog” complete with a holding stand and branded Glencairn glass. Dipping Dogs were once used by distillery workers to “liberate” whisky from casks in the warehouse. Made from copper tubing and tied to the belt, it was stored down the worker’s trouser leg. The dog was then dipped into casks and filled with whisky when the Exciseman’s back was turned. The vessels were affectionately known as ‘dogs’ due to them being a man’s best friend, kept on a lead and always by one’s side. Mutually agreeable date. Excludes gratuities. Valid Sunday - Thursday. Excludes additional alcohol and service charge.
DONATED BY: BARONS, NATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR, THE BALVENIE, TOM DOUGLAS RESTAURANTS
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CUBA – A TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR TWO COUPLES A 15 DAY INSIDER’S EXCURSION
Reserve: $16,000/couple
Join America’s Automotive Trust Board Member, Karl Anderson, for this unique trip of a lifetime. In February 2018, you will join Karl and twelve other world travelers for a trip to a country that has been a mystery to most U.S. citizens. You’ll start your Cuba trip with a week in Tacoma’s sister city of Cienfuegos, where you will spend the days learning all about the culture and peoples of Cuba. Every day in Cienfuegos will be filled with various outings – from walking the city to meeting a local beekeeper. You’ll dine at local restaurants and will cap your trip in Cienfuegos with a traditional pig-roast lunch at Palidar el Portalon. On day eight of this exotic adventure, you will depart by bus for Havana and arrive at the modern and comfortable Melia Havana hotel located in the heart of the Miramar residential and business district. The next day will be spent touring the city of Havana, where you will have some time to spend on your own exploring local neighborhoods. The rest of the week will be spent enjoying a local beach, visiting a tobacco farm and even includes a stop at Finca Vigia, Hemingway’s home in Cuba. Go with eyes open and discover local art and artists with a trip to Fusterlandia or Fabrica de Arte Cubano. • Roundtrip, First Class airfare from Vancouver, B.C. to Cuba • All accommodations Transfers in Cuba • Guided 15-day itinerary • Most meals Trip departs Vancouver B.C., on Monday, February 5, 2018 and returns to Vancouver, on Monday February 19, 2018. Transportation and accommodations in Vancouver B.C. not included. DONATED BY: TACOMA-CIENFUEGOS
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AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST 5L SERIES
Value: Priceless
This one-of-a-kind wine bottle series is an homage to the Exotics@ACM – Seductive Supercars exhibit. The five-bottle installment showcases five unique vehicles: a 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole, a 1992 Acura NSX, a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, a 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a 2004 Ford GT. In addition to the artwork, each bottle contains an exquisite wine from one of five premier Washington state wineries. This is a never to be seen again collection...the ultimate for the premier wine collector and automotive enthusiast. • 2013 Dunham Cellars XIX Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley • 2014 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain, Red Wine, Red Mountain • 2014 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley • 2014 Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal Merlot, Columbia Valley • 2014 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
DONATED BY: AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, DUNHAM CELLARS, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE, LEONETTI CELLAR, LONG SHADOWS VINTNERS, WOODWARD CANYON
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WINE AND VINEYARD RALLYING IN VERY COOL CARS
Value: $4,500
Two couples can experience the thrill of driving a BMW for the weekend to Red Mountain and the wineries of Walla Walla for a two-day experience. AutoNation will provide each couple a BMW for a two-day road trip. Your first stop will be in Red Mountain at Hedges Family Estate. Upon arrival at the winery, you will be poured a glass of vintage champagne, made in France, exclusively for Hedges Family Estate. Take your glass with you for a private visit to the Hedges Organic Garden. You will dine in the French country kitchen at the beautiful Hedges Family Estate's French-style Chateau on Red Mountain. The dinner will be prepared by the winery’s private chefs, Heather and Ryan Brown. To accompany the wonderful meal, Tom will select some of Hedges Family Estate's rarest library wine. The next morning, jump back in your BMW and head to Walla Walla to explore some of the great wineries Washington state has to offer. One of your stops will be at one of the oldest wineries in the state – Woodward Canyon – where your group will receive a reserve tasting. Mutually agreeable date. Drivers must be at least 24 years of age, licensed drivers in the state of Washington and have proper proof of insurance. • Use of two BMW’s for the weekend for two couples • Dinner at Hedges Family Estate on Red Mountain for four • Private Reserve tasting for four, Woodward Canyon Winery • Overnight accommodations for two couples, Courtyard by Marriott Richland Columbia Point • Overnight accommodations for two couples, Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla DONATED BY: AUTONATION, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT RICHLAND COLUMBIA POINT, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT COURTYARD WALLA WALLA, WOODWARD CANYON WINERY
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FIVE-STAR, FOUR DAY DOVE HUNTING TRIP TO CORDOBA, ARGENTINA FOR TWO
Value: $5,100
Set your sights on this first class dove hunting trip in Cordoba, Argentina, a leading destination for high volume dove hunting. Located mid-way between Santiago Chile and Buenos Aires, you will experience a three-day and four-night hunting trip with Black River Outfitters at Posta del Norte Lodge. You will be picked up at the Cordoba airport and whisked to the Lodge for an unforgettable hunting experience with six guided dove hunts, white-table cloth lunches provided in the field between hunts and dinner at the Lodge each night. This is an experience not to miss! Excludes airfare, gun entry permits, shells, license and gratuities. Trip should be scheduled within 45 days of purchase and valid for hunters. Additional hunters and non-hunters may add on to the trip at the winning bidder’s expense. Suggested gratuities are $35 for the hotel staff / day and $35 for the field staff / day. Masseuses; laundry service; phone calls; day trips and tours, horseback riding, or private room upgrades at winning bidder’s expense. The drive from the airport to the lodge is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Option to extend trip at winning bidder’s expense. • Lodging for three nights / four days at Posta del Norte Lodge • All meals at the Lodge and in the field (lunch provided in the field between hunts) • Fully stocked open bar with all local spirits, wines and beer. • Six dove hunts and daily hunting permits • Ground transportation to / from the Cordoba Airport and Lodge • Professional guide service and bird assistants for each hunter for the duration of the trip • Wi-Fi internet access
DONATED BY: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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EXOTIC THREE-HOUR DREAM CAR EXPERIENCE
Value: Priceless
Slide behind the wheel of a Ferrari, 458 Spider Lamborghini Huracan or Rolls Royce Ghost for a three-hour joy ride in one of these exotic cars. You may also choose from a Bentley, a different Ferrari or McLaren. Zadart, Seattle’s only exotic and luxury car rental company, has made this experience available for two people in one of these exotics! Your experience is for three hours or up to fifty miles. Each car comes with fifty free miles. Additional miles are charged at $3.75 to $4.75 per mile depending on the car. Drivers must have valid WA driver's license and must show declaration page of their insurance to determine if they have sufficient insurance for the car he or she has selected.
DONATED BY: ZADART EXOTIC CAR CLUB & RENTALS
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2017 TORCH RED CORVETTE Z06
Reserve: $107,000
A DRIVER’S CAR WITH NO EQUAL Z06 is a true world-class supercar. Conceived on the track and engineered alongside the C7.R race car, Z06 features a lightweight and rigid aluminum space frame, as well as a supercharged 6.2L aluminum V8 engine delivering 650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. CUT FROM THE SAME CARBON-FIBER CLOTH Z06 and the C7.R race car were developed in tandem and share many features and components, including chassis architecture, engine technologies and aerodynamic strategies. With Stingray as a foundation, the Z06 and C7.R were codeveloped to push the envelope of performance beyond expectation. A SUPERCHARGED SUPERCAR Z06 is powered by an LT4 supercharged, 6.2L aluminum V8 engine delivering 650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. With a choice of transmissions as well as Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management™ and Continuously Variable Valve Timing, Z06 brilliantly combines extreme power with efficiency. Proxy bidding is available. Excludes tax and license fees.
DONATED BY: TITUS-WILL CHEVROLET IN PARKLAND
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INDE MOTORSPORTS FOR TWO
Value: $7,000
This is an incredible opportunity for two motorsport enthusiasts to test their driving skills at Inde Motorsports Ranch (IMR), a private motorsports club located just outside of Tucson, Arizona. You and a guest will have unlimited access to a highly technical 2.75 mile road course and first class facilities. Learn more about IMR over appetizers and wine with IMR Owner / CEO Graham Dorland and his wife, Ginny, at their home. Joining you will be IMR President CJ Dorland and his wife, Lauren, America's Automotive Trust Board members Tom Hedges and Manfred Scharmach, and their wives, Anne-Marie Hedges and Lori Randall. Appetizers will be provided by the Dorlands with wine provided by Hedges Family Estate. The next morning, set out for a day at the track. After a driving lesson from Kai Goddard, IMR's Director of Business Development and lead professional driver, you will slide behind the wheel of a souped-up MINI Cooper S and BMW, owned by Manfred Scharmach, or a sleek white 1974 Porsche RSR, owned by Tom Hedges. Then enjoy a BBQ lunch from the Observation Tower as you watch others test their skills. Included is a stipend of $500 for hotel accommodations. Mutually agreeable date.
DONATED BY: AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE, INDE MOTORSPORTS RANCH, MANFRED SCHARMACH & LORI RANDALL
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR
Value: Priceless
Bruce Springsteen, "The Boss," is widely known for his brand of poetic lyrics, Americana, working class – and sometimes political – sentiments centered on his native New Jersey, his distinctive voice and his lengthy and energetic stage performances. Springsteen's recordings have included both commercially accessible rock albums and more somber folk-oriented works. His most successful studio albums, Born to Run (1975) and Born in the U.S.A. (1984), find pleasures in the struggles of daily American life. He has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and more than sixty-four million records in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including twenty Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, as well as being inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
DONATED BY: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FOR FOUR
Value: Priceless
Once each year, on the third Sunday in August, prized collector cars and motorcycles from all over the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing hole in golf — the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs; the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. The occasion is the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where your party of four will partake in this famed event. This special opportunity begins Thursday, August 17, for an evening with VIP tickets to special events and dinner with your hosts for the weekend, AAT CEO, David Madeira. The following morning, your party of four will venture to “Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion” Vintage Car Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with four Flagroom passes. There are fifteen race groups for this year’s historic races, ranging from early pre-war cars up to more modern-day early ‘90s GTO cars. Your Flagroom tickets include 3-day general admission and paddock access, grandstand seats, parking pass, souvenir program and admission to the hospitality tent (located near turn 5) where a breakfast and lunch buffet is served on Saturday and Sunday. You will also have four VIP tickets for Friday and Saturday for the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Exhibition and Auction. Sunday is the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Excludes airfare and car rental. Date specific - August 17-20, 2017. • Four tickets to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance • Four tickets to the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Exhibition and Auction, Friday, August 18 & Saturday, August 19, plus catalogue • Thursday night dinner with AAT CEO, David Madeira • Four night’s accommodations for two couples, Portola Hotel Monterey DONATED BY: AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, RM SOTHEBY’S
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RAISE THE PADDLE
America’s Automotive Heritage and its Future are at Risk Tonight, we invite you to raise your paddle high in support of America’s Automotive Trust’s commitment to preserving America’s automotive heritage through America Car Museum’s focus on lifelong education programs and the RPM Foundation. A Vision to Secure America’s Automotive Heritage America’s Automotive Trust and its entities serve the collector and enthusiast communities with serious educational initiatives and by promoting the driving of automobiles. We strive to be an important force in a movement to secure America’s automotive heritage and to provide it with a vibrant future by encouraging collaboration among other entities. The vision is to be at the center of the movement to secure America’s automotive heritage and to promote the continued enjoyment of the automobile today. Fulfilling the Vision: America’s Automotive Trust Through our four entities, we have an important opportunity to ensure that America’s automotive legacy is celebrated and that vintage and modern, collectible vehicles will be driven and enjoyed for generations to come. America's Car Museum is a repository for America’s automotive treasures, a gathering place for enthusiasts and the public to enjoy events based on automotive culture, educational programs for all ages and changing exhibitions.
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The RPM Foundation provides for the transfer of knowledge to the next generation in the applied arts so that young people find rewarding careers in automotive and wooden boat restoration and preservation thus ensuring that the skills necessary for a vibrant future for the collector community is not lost.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Club Auto offers opportunities for enthusiasts and collectors to drive their cars, vintage and modern, while enjoying the camaraderie of others in auto-related activities all while promoting AAT’s vision to secure America’s automotive heritage to the broader public. The Concours Club is comprised of individuals and corporations whose philanthropy and influence help the Trust fulfill its vision. International travel and other activities are designed to foster community and encourage others to join in philanthropic support of the Trust and its mission. An Important Opportunity The automobile had and continues to have a profound impact upon American life. Yet, unlike the arts, history, space and technology, little governmental or corporate effort exists to preserve America’s automotive legacy. America’s Automotive Trust is boldly stepping into the cultural void and is committed to ensuring that America’s automotive legacy is celebrated, that the skills and knowledge necessary for the future are transferred to the next generation and that vintage, and modern, collectible vehicles will be driven and enjoyed as intended for generations to come in ways that are congruent with a rapidly changing world and the advent of the autonomous vehicle. Join the Movement Tonight, we invite you to show your support America’s Automotive Trust and its entities. Please consider making a 100% tax deductible gift at the following levels to preserve America's automotive heritage and to promote the continued enjoyment of the automobile. $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | $100 With your help, we hope to raise more than $150,000 in donations tonight. Please consider making a gift. If you would like to give privately, or give at a different level than listed above, please ask an auction assistant for an envelope to make a donation. 25
CHIHULY BOATHOUSE AND HOTSHOP TOUR FOR FOUR
Value: $1,800
Located on the shores of Lake Union, in Seattle. The building has sweeping views of the ship canal and city skyline, including the Space Needle. The Boathouse offers guests a unique opportunity to view the artwork of Dale Chihuly and diverse presentations of his acquired collections. Chihuly’s design aesthetic is reflected in each distinctive room, including an 85-foot, single-slab, Douglas-fir banquet table, a collection of American Indian trade blankets, a reflecting lap pool, saltwater aquarium and vintage car gallery. The Boathouse and Hotshop are not open to the public; therefore, visiting the facility is truly a unique and exceptional Seattle experience! After your tour, enjoy dinner for four at Goldfinch Tavern, a collaboration between Ethan Stowell Restaurants and the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Named for the state bird of Washington, the American Goldfinch, the downtown Seattle restaurant serves approachable sophisticated Pacific Northwest cuisine from Chef Joe Ritchie. Tonight take home a Chihuly Pendleton Blanket #11. Excludes tax and gratuity and Happy Hour.
DONATED BY: CHIHULY STUDIO, FOUR SEASONS
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SUPERCAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN VEGAS FOR TWO
Value: Priceless
Jet on down to Vegas, jump behind the wheel of the car of your dreams and experience the thrill of driving on a real racetrack. Ferrari 458 Italia? Lamborghini Huracan? Porsche 911 GT3? The choice is yours. Drive your dream car the way it was meant to be driven: free from the confines of speed limits and traffic. Experience the impressive 1.5-mile, Formula 1-inspired racetrack comparable to top circuits in the world with 12 sweeping turns, 15 degree-banked turns, 60 feet of total elevation change and a half-mile straightaway. Your experience consists of five laps, during which you will drive a total of nine miles at SPEEDVEGAS, the new, award-winning, 100-acre motorsports complex in Las Vegas. With the new technology found in many new high-performance cars, you don’t need to know how to drive a manual. • Exotic Supercar Driving Experience for 2 drivers • Three-nights’ accommodations, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Las Vegas, NV
DONATED BY: FRIEND OF AMERICA'S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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DINNER WITH THE HONORARY CHAIRS Value: FOR 10 AND 5L QUILCEDA CREEK Priceless
Wheels & Heels Honorary Chairs, Dale Bloomquist and Heidi Horwitz will open a 2007 5L bottle of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon to share with a group of ten in the Concours Club at America’s Car Museum. Quilceda Creek is dedicated exclusively to the production of world-class, Washington state Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2007 was rated 100 points from Robert Parker! Founded in 1979, Quilceda Creek has had an unbroken string of highly-rated vintages that has led Robert Parker Jr. to name it Washington state's premier Cabernet Sauvignon producer. Dale will even bring a few gems from his private cellar over dinner. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste fine fines with world-class people! Date specific. Corresponds with Drive the Blues Away 2018.
DONATED BY: DALE BLOOMQUIST & HEIDI HORWITZ
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ONE WEEK HOLIDAY IN CABO FOR THREE COUPLES
Value: $3,500
Spend a glorious, sun-filled week at Club Cascadas De Baja in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The luxury club is situated on beautiful Playa Medano Beach and offers condominiums nestled amongst a fusion of coco palms and lush foliage. Spa, tennis, water sports, restaurants and two pools offer activities or just relaxation. Golf, fishing and eco-adventures are nearby. Stroll along the beaches or take a half mile walk to the downtown and marina. The two bedroom, two bath condo will accommodate up to six people, is fully equipped and has Wi-Fi availability. Expires: 12/31/2017 Subject to availability. Valid for a Thursday – Thursday stay. Excludes airfare.
DONATED BY: CORRY AND DONNA MCFARLAND
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1. The silent auction will close at 7:45 pm. When you enter your bid number in the guaranteed bid box, you own the item. Announcements will be made prior to the closing of the silent auction. 2. All sales are final; there will be no exchanges or refunds except where specified. 3. AAT has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly, but all property is sold ‘as is'. No statements contained in the catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. 4. Items depicted in the ‘slide' presentation are for illustrative purposes. 5. AAT assumes no responsibility for travel arrangements, unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be made for canceled tickets and accommodations. All arrangements and coordination of items must be made by the auction buyer and only with the contact person designated on the donation certificate or documentation. 6. Unless otherwise stated, all certificates for services expire one year from the date of the auction. 7. Unless otherwise stated, restaurant certificates and experiences exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity and may have certain date restrictions. 8. All hotel/resort reservations are based on availability unless the certificate states a specific date. 9. All wine and spirits may be sold and delivered only to persons who are at least 21 years old. All sales of wine and spirits are subject to Washington law, including regulations of the Washington State Liquor Control Board. 10. Please make payment in full this evening. AAT accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover as payment. Items may be removed on auction evening only by exhibiting a “paid" receipt at the door at the time of departure. For those items not picked up at the end of the event, items may be picked up from the administrative offices of LeMay – America’s Car Museum by appointment. 11. AAT reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale. 12. During the live auction, the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the winning purchaser. The auctioneer reserves the right to settle any and all disputes. 13. The winning bidder of items valued as “priceless" establishes the fair-market value, therefore no tax-deductibility applies.
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More to Explore! With over 500 vintage vehicles on display, and more than 1,000 in storage, LeMay Collections at Marymount always has something exciting to see! The Collection’s location at historic Marymount, a former military academy for boys, makes it especially unique.
Open Year Round Tuesday—Saturday 9:00—5:00 Sunday 12:00—5:00 Closed Monday
253-272-2336 www.lemaymarymount.org info@lemaymarymount.org
325 152nd Street East| Tacoma, WA 98445