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4:00pm
CONCOURS CLUB ANNUAL GATHERING
5:00pm GALA DOORS – SOCIAL
Photo Opportunity — 2020 Ferrari Monza SP2 Silent Auction Opens for mobile bidding visit aat.2021.ggo.bid to place your bid Specialty Cocktail “High Octane Cosmo” Drawing Opportunity to Win Two Coach-Class Tickets on Alaska Airlines
6:00pm LIVE STREAM BEGINS
Dinner Served – El Gaucho Live Auction Opens and Begins Auctioneer – Fred Northup Jr. Evening Emcee – Ashley Northup
6:50pm LIVE STREAM ENDS
Entertainment – Visage LaRue “The Legs of Seattle” & Kristie Champagne
7:00pm
SILENT & WINE AUCTIONS CLOSE
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8:30pm FIREWORKS SHOW sponsored by
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10:00pm WHEELS & HEELS ANNUAL GALA CONCLUDES Thank you for your support of America’s Automotive Trust! 4 4
AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST, WHEELS & HEELS ANNUAL GALA
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On behalf of America’s Automotive Trust, I am delighted to welcome our partners, donors, Board and Steering Committee members, and other friends to this year’s Wheels & Heels Annual Gala. After a very long year away from our extended motoring family, we thank you for joining us at tonight’s gala, my first as CEO, as we celebrate Exotic Rides & Fast Wheels. I’m pleased to introduce and welcome our newest member organization, America On Wheels Museum located in Allentown, PA, as well as new members of our senior leadership team – Brad Phillips, Executive Director of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, Nick Ellis, Executive Director of RPM Foundation, and Linda Merkel, Executive Director of America On Wheels Museum. We should all be proud of our teams and the work they are doing to perpetuate car culture. With the support of our members, partners and sponsors, we, collectively, are fueling the drive. Our vision and reach continue to grow in scope and purpose, from Tacoma to Chicago, Detroit, Allentown and beyond. I hope you share my belief that, together, we are helping to fuel America’s love affair with the automobile. Thank you for joining us at Wheels & Heels this evening. We are here for a good time and a great cause. It is your support that fuels our drive forward for America’s Automotive Trust and each of our teams, individually and collectively. Finally, I want to acknowledge and thank our generous sponsors, including Titus-Will, State Farm and Hagerty, for their unwavering support. Together, we drive forward!
Tabetha Hammer CEO & President America’s Automotive Trust
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President’s Award BILL WATERS ill Waters began volunteering with B LeMay – America’s Car Museum in December of 2014. Since then, he has donated more than 3,000 hours of his time, serving in a variety of roles. Impressively, Bill volunteered an incredible 888 hours in 2018! He has been a VIP docent, assisted in the training of numerous new docents and has volunteered as a Greeter and Collections Monitor as well as a wide array of special events – often serving as Lead Volunteer. Bill is an exceptional leader and a fantastic role model for the other volunteers. He continuously offers a welcoming smile, an enthusiastic greeting and always sets a good example for all. He even inspired his wife, Cari, and grandson, Billy, to join him and they can often be spotted in the Museum volunteering along with one another. Earlier in his life, Bill served 21 years in the Army and then worked at Boeing for another 21 years. Bill’s long-time dedication and commitment, service, and high standard for excellence, is greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
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Master Craftsman Award MATTHEW B. CRAWFORD atthew B. Crawford is a New York M Times best-selling author of Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road and Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work. He studied physics at the University of California, earned a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Chicago, and is currently a senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He lives in the Bay Area.
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Master Collector Award ALEX & AMY HAUGLAND Alex and Amanda Haugland began collecting cars about 16 years ago, initially focusing entirely on British cars and then expanding into vehicles from other European countries, as well as a few significant Japanese cars. The collection has grown to include over 130 vehicles representing a wide range of cars mostly from the early 1930s through the 1970s, as well as a select few more modern high performance and exotic cars from the last few decades. It features rare and coach built cars, as well as several significant cars designed for the masses. For Alex, his interest began as a child, where, while visiting his mother’s family in Italy, he would buy and assemble models of prewar and early postwar classic European cars. He now owns full-sized examples of several of those vehicles. This led to a love of European car design and coachwork, as well as a fascination with the variety and innovation that the cars represented. Amanda’s interest in cars started after she married Alex. For her, the appeal is in the beauty and aesthetics of the cars, as well as the driving experience. She has a particular affection for microcars. Both Alex and Amanda also have a great love of history. Alex is particularly interested in the history of technology, leading to several cars in the collection that represent milestones in automotive design. Amanda’s interest mainly lies in the unique history of past owners and drivers. A few cars in the collection have well documented ownership histories, and at least two of these were owned by interesting and talented women who left their own mark on history. Alex and Amanda enjoy touring, and the cars in the collection are maintained as running cars and are driven frequently on long distance trips as well as local journeys. Aside from driving the cars, they both also look for opportunities to share their collection with others and are incredibly happy to be this year’s Master Collectors.
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Message from Gala Co-Chairs Pam and I want to welcome all of you, both virtually and in person, to the 2021 Wheels & Heels Annual Gala. Our automotive history is intertwined in the fabric of our American culture and we must preserve it for future generations. While we are doing so, we can also have a lot of fun. We have a great evening planned for you. Come and enjoy.
Michael and Pamala Towers
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Drawing Opportunity $50 per chance | Limited to 150
Two Roundtrip Tickets on Alaska Airlines No Blackout Dates VALUE $2,500 Win two roundtrip coach-class tickets on Alaska Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma’s hometown airline. The lucky winner will receive a certificate valid for travel anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Fly on Alaska Airlines and enjoy high-speed satellite Wi-Fi, free chat, free movies and entertainment and a rotating seasonal menu. Alaska Airlines knows that sustainability of the planet and community is important that’s why Alaska has offset the carbon impact of your trip – courtesy of Alaska Airlines and the Good Traveler. Alaska Airlines flies to over 115 destinations with an average of 1,200 daily flights across the United States and to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Alaska Airlines and America’s Automotive Trust – a winning combination. Let’s go somewhere!
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Tonight’s Auctioneer Fred Northup, Jr. One of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest entertainers: as a fundraising auctioneer, emcee, comedy improviser, and musician. For 10 years, Fred appeared on stage as a company member of Seattle’s famed TheatreSports comedy improv group. He travels the country auctioneering and emceeing, and has entertained at major company events for Starbucks, Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon.com, Expedia, and more. In addition to his work on stage and on camera, Fred owns a video and event production company, Southdown Creative. He’s also the co-inventor of RainGlobes, the globe that rains! When not entertaining the masses, Fred can be found in Seattle entertaining his wife, Ashley, and their two children. Visit him at FredNorthup.com.
Tonight’s Entertainment The Visage LaRue “The Legs of Seattle” You can find this pair of gams strutting the streets of Seattle in rhinestone tights and stiletto heels.
Kristie Champagne A true Seattle LEGEND is coming to LeMay-America’s Car Museum stage! She is sassy, classy and brassy. A truly versatile performer, and a world-renowned Adele impersonator. Currently, you can find Kristie as the host of the “Mx Show” at Queer/Bar in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA every Friday and Saturday night. She is the current reigning “La Femme Magnifique Plus” (2018-now) and can’t wait to share her amazing, unique talent with all of you.
Legs LaRue She has performed up and down the West Coast – Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She has produced, directed, and choreographed shows in the Seattle area, and is excited to be back at LeMay-America’s Car Museum after making her debut in 2019. She loves all things Broadway and has performed alongside many Ru Paul’s Drag Race stars. Watch for her next endeavor taking shape as a traveling drag/variety/cabaret troupe – focusing on all types of performances across many different mediums and styles.
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Montecristo Preferred Cigar of America’s Automotive Trust SUGGESTED DONATION $10 Enjoy a cigar in the Montecristo tent on the Anderson Plaza later this evening while watching the fireworks display. Cigars are available at the registration table.
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Board of Directors Rod Alberts
Patty Lanning
Sam E. Baker
Doug LeMay, Emeritus
John Barline
Nancy LeMay, Emeritus
Dale Bloomquist
David Lowe Madeira Vice-Chairman, Emeritus
Stephen K. Boone Nicola Bulgari, Emeritus Frank Chang Trevor J. Cobb, Treasurer Richard B. Davis Nicole Cheri East Ike Eisenhart Nick Ellis, RPM Executive Director, Ex-Officio
Keith Martin James Gary May B. Corry McFarland Immediate Past Chairman Linda Merkel , AOW Executive Director, Ex-Officio Paul E. Miller AAT, Senior Vice President T.G. Mittler
Dawn Fisher
Thomas Nault
Keith Flickinger
Brad Phillips, ACM Executive Director, Ex-Officio
Gary Gartner Vice-Chairman
Michael J. Phillips, Emeritus
Alan Granberg
Michael T. Phillips
Gerald Greenfield
Paul Sabatini
Alan F. Gross
Steve Saleen
McKeel Hagerty
Manfred Scharmach
Tabetha Hammer, AAT President & CEO, Ex-Officio
Jonathan Shaw
Tom Hedges, Secretary
Michael D. Towers Chairman & Gala Chair
Michael Holmes
Edward T. Welburn
George Ingle
William T. Weyerhaeuser Vice-Chairman
Mark Jaindl Marwan Kashkoush
James M. Will
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Wheels & Heels Annual Gala Commemorative Magnum HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE 2019 RED MOUNTAIN BLEND $150 PER MAGNUM Take home a Wheels & Heels Annual Gala commemorative magnum featuring an etched image of the Saleen Sweepstakes car, “Blazing Fury”, a top-of-the-line 800hp Saleen 302 Black Label Mustang. Visit the Hedges table during the Cocktail Reception for a tasting!
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Auction Packages
Many thanks to our generous live auction donors for their support!
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America’s Automotive Trust 5 Liter Wine Series – 6 Bottles
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An Evening Featuring Glass Vodka, Ferrari, MV Agusta and Saleen Dinner at Ian and Laura MacNeil’s Waterfront Home for Six
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The Rolling Stones Autographed Guitar
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Bordeaux Wine Experience for Two Couples
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Elon Musk Autographed Space X Helmet and Launch Guest
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Superbowl LVI Sunday, February 13, 2022
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2021 Corvette Stingray
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“Nato Dalla Passione” by Kelly Telfer
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Evening at The Driver’s Club Hosted by Yahn Bernier and Beth McCaw for 20
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Golf’s Greatest Tradition for Two — Augusta National Friday – Sunday, April 8-10, 2022
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The Ultimate Road Trip - Walla Walla Spring Release 2022 for Two Couples
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America’s Automotive Trust 5 Liter Wine Series Value: PRICELESS
This one-of-a-kind series of connoisseur wine bottles is fine tuned for this year’s ‘Exotic Rides & Fast Wheels.’ The vehicles featured in this collection are among the most sought after in the world. They are motorized masterpieces — both in mechanical and visual design. The collection features some of Washington state’s finest wineries. • 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C2300 Touring — John Shirley (Seattle, WA) •1 936 Hudson Custom — The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage (Allentown, PA) • 1937 Crocker ‘Hemi-head’ V-twin - Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum (Maggie Valley, NC) • 1959 BMW 507 Roadster — Corry & Donna McFarland (Tacoma, WA) • 1985 Lamborghini Jalapa — Mike & Dawn Fisher (Traverse City, MI) • 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon Edition —Bruce Wanta (Bellevue, WA) Each bottle contains exquisite wine from one of six premier Washington State wineries. This is a never to be seen again collection...the ultimate for the premier wine collector and automotive enthusiast. • • • • • •
2016 Ambassador Wines of Washington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Dunham Cellars XXIII Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2019 Hedges Family Estate 33rd Vintage Red Mountain, Red Wine, Red Mountain 2017 L’Ecole No. 41 Perigee, Estate Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 2017 Long Shadows Vintners Pedestal Merlot, Columbia Valley 2018 Woodward Canyon Estate Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
THANK YOU: AMBASSADOR WINES OF WASHINGTON, DUNHAM CELLARS, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE, L’ECOLE NO. 41, LONG SHADOWS VINTNERS, WOODWARD CANYON
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An Evening Featuring Glass Vodka, Ferrari, MV Agusta and Saleen Value: A RACY EVENING
Join Glass Distillery Founder Ian MacNeil and his wife Laura at their waterfront home in Hunts Point for a vodka and winemaker dinner experience sure to not disappoint. Your evening begins with hand-crafted cocktails prepared with Glass Vodka while you stroll around three super rides – a Ferrari, MV Agusta and Saleen Mustang all on display at their home. Later, a sumptuous dinner will be prepared featuring wines from Mark Ryan. In recognition of these three super-rides, Ian has designed a triptych image on three Glass Vodka crystal bottles showcasing each of these super-rides etched. This artfully-crafted spirit gets its name from the beautiful crystal bottle it’s packaged in, a work of art in itself, inspired by the art of glass blowing. Mutually agreeable date, September 15 - Oct 15, 2021 or May - August 15, 2022.
This lot includes: • Hand-crafted cocktails • Dinner with Mark Ryan wine for six people • A triptych of three Glass Vodka bottles featuring an etched image of Ian’s art • Viewing of Ferrari, MV Agusta and Saleen THANK YOU: FERRARI OF SEATTLE, GLASS DISTILLERY, IAN & LAURA MACNEIL, MARK RYAN WINERY
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The Rolling Stones Autographed Guitar Value: SATISFACTION
The Rolling Stones’ estimated record sales of 240 million makes them one of the best-selling music artists of all time, willing three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2019 Billboard magazine ranked them second in their list of the “Greatest Artists of All Time” based on US chart success. They are ranked fourth on Rolling Stone’s list of the Greatest Artists of All Time. THANK YOU: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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Bordeaux Wine Experience and Lunch for Two Couples Value: BON VOYAGE!
A Visit to the Médoc or Saint-Émilion Regions Saint-Émilion is one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux along with the Médoc a where the gentle lifestyle will capture your heart for five nights. The artistic, gastronomic and passionate city of Bordeaux is all yours to explore with two, private guided full-days tours that include visits to local wineries and al fresco lunches. Your stay will be at the InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel featuring nostalgic French decor and UNESCO World Heritage architecture. The luxury property is located in this magnificent region in the southwest of France. Don’t miss a culinary indulgence at Chef Gordon Ramsay’s gastronomic rooftop restaurant at Le Pressoir d’Argent! Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Each winery visit lasts 1-2 hours and includes wine tastings. Wine at lunch excluded. Package must be booked within 30 months from September 11, 2021 and traveled within 36 months of certificate issue date.
•F ive nights’ accommodations, InterContinental Bordeaux — Le Grand Hotel • Two private guided full day tours for four & lunch — morning pick up/ drop off at the hotel • Two one-day tours - one in Médoc and one in Saint-Émilion region THANK YOU: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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Elon Musk Autographed SpaceX Helmet and Launch Guest Value: OUT OF THIS WORLD
Take home this extremely limited-edition signed SpaceX helmet from Elon Musk, SpaceX Founder and chief engineer. This adult-sized helmet is a replica helmet, it is not a helmet that you would wear on a weekend trip to Mars. The helmet will be signed September 14 and will be accompanied by a full authentication letter and photo of Elon Musk signing the helmet. Winning bidder has option to have the signature personalized. Helmet specifics & dimensions: • Hard plastic face mask • Padding interior with Fiberglass shell with pads • Red SpaceX logo • Helmet is a functioning helmet (opens for breathing) SAVE THE DATE for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, as in 3 days from now, as two of you will get to witness the next SpaceX launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Can’t make this launch? There is room for you at the next launch date, yet to be announced. Don’t miss this out of this world siting. After, crack open your bottle of Tesla Tequila - an exclusive, small-batch premium 100% agave tequila añejo. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels and into a hand-blown glass bottle. Best enjoyed as a sipping tequila • Elon Musk autographed SpaceX helmet • VIP access to watch the next SpaceX launch in Cape Canaveral for two • VIP access to SpaceX cocktail party with the crew and engineers for two • Bottle of Tesla Tequila THANK YOU: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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Superbowl LVI – Sunday, February 13, 2022 Value: $35K/COUPLE
Destination: L.A. For the first time in 29 years, the Super Bowl is returning to Los Angeles and two of you will have the chance to attend the game at SoFi Stadium, LA’s unparalleled fivebillion-dollar sports and entertainment complex. Your tickets are on the 200-Level Corner and are all-inclusive tickets to the VIP Tailgate party and tickets to Saturday night’s party, featuring Sports Illustrated or the Rolling Stones! • Three-night accommodations, Westin Anaheim Resort • Two All-Inclusive Pre-Game Tailgate Passes • Two 200 Level Corner Tickets • Two Saturday Night Party Passes THANK YOU: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST
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2021 Corvette Stingray Value: A DOSE OF ADRENALINE
Every drive is a thrilling one behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette, and this ride packs a punch. The fully-loaded 3LT Corvette Stingray comes in chalk white with jet black and adrenaline red interior. The mid-engine marvel continues to carve its legacy with every push of the ignition. Get behind the wheel and experience the balance of design and performance that puts Corvette, and the driver, out in front. Vehicle is sold as is. Excludes tax and license fee. Mileage is 222.
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3LT Package 6.2L V8 engine Dual-clutch, automatic 8-speed Removable transparent roof panel Rear camera mirror Bose Performance Series 14 Speaker Audio System Wireless Bluetooth Power windows, locks Premium 19" wheels Magnetic Ride Control Carbon Fiber Package Performance Exhaust Performance Brakes w/logo’d Caliper Package Carbon Flash Badge Package Performance Suspension Electronic Limited Slip
THANK YOU: TITUS-WILL
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“Nato Dalla Passione” by Kelly Telfer Value: PRICELESS
Paying Homage to the Current Exhibit at America’s Car Museum The original painting was created specifically for the Wheels & Heels Annual Gala based on America’s Car Museum’s current exhibit, ALFA ROMERO. BORN FROM PASSION. The painting is of three significant Alfa Romeos spanning 40 years of history. The 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C Monza that raced to win the 1933 Mille Miglia, 1936 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider, and the 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal. All three are incredible highlights of Alfa design and provenance. Final art measures 48" wide x 60" tall (4' x 5') and is acrylic paint on canvas, unframed. Telfer has been named by the Porsche Club as the official artist for the Werks Reunion Monterey and Amelia Island events. He is passionate about motorsports and has raced cars. His goal is to capture the emotional memories and the visceral sensations of automobiles in every painting. THANK YOU: TELFER DESIGN, INC.
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An Evening at Driver’s Club Hosted by Yahn Bernier and Beth McCaw for 20 Value: COOL RIDES
Join Yahn Bernier and Beth McCaw for an exclusive dinner at the members only Drivers Club in Redmond, Washington. The automobile storage facility not only is a storage facility for some of the showroom and private club and features an impressive array of personal vehicles (Porsches, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Aston Martins and Ferraris) from owners and collectors who are passionate about cars. Your hosts will show you a few of their gems while you sip cocktails and tour the showroom. Chef Brian Clevenger, chef and restaurateur of General Harvest Restaurant Group, will prepare a multi-course Italian-inspired dinner for you and your guests (10 couples total) paired with Hedges Family Estate wines. A few surprise guests may even join you! Mutually agreeable date 2022.
THANK YOU: YAHN BERNIER & BETH MCCAW, CHEF BRIAN CLEVENGER, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE
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Golf’s Greatest Tradition for Two Augusta National Value: FORE!
Friday – Sunday, April 8-10, 2022 The first of four major championships and considered the most prestigious of them all, the Augusta National tournament is held yearly at the Augusta National Golf Club. Entry to the tournament is by invitation, making it the major golf championship with the smallest field of players. Many traditions surround the event, one of them being the awarding of the green jacket to the tournament’s winner. Two people will receive tickets to the all-inclusive Hospitality House and two tickets for the final round on Sunday, April 10, 2022. You will also experience a full day of all-inclusive, made-to-order food, premium bar, large screen TV’s, AC, and entertainment. Accommodations for your stay are in a two-bedroom, private home located in the Augusta surrounding area. You will also have the opportunity to play a round of golf at The Forest Hills Gold Club, voted the best public golf course in Augusta, by Augusta Magazine and The Metro Spirit. You will be attending the tournament in TravisMathew style. Included are two, $300 gift certificates at TravisMathew, a premiere men’s lifestyle brand of versatile sportswear. Valid for 2022 tournament.
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Three night’s accommodations in a two-bedroom private home Two, final round tickets on Sunday, April 10, 2022 Two day passes to an all-inclusive Hospitality House Round of golf for two, The Forest Hills Golf Club Two, $300 gift certificates valid at TravisMathew
THANK YOU: FRIEND OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST AND TRAVISMATHEW
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1981 DMC-12 DeLorean
Value: BID TO WIN ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC CARS IN THE WORLD! Ready to go Back to the Future? Debuting in 1981, the DMC-12 was conceived by John Z. DeLorean and engineered in part by Lotus. It’s SS304 brushed stainless steel body will never need paint and is corrosionproof. With famous gullwing doors, an unusual wedge form, and a rear-mounted doubleoverhead cam fuel-injected V6 engine, the DeLorean is one of the most aesthetically distinctive and cool cars on the planet. Get ready for a thumbs up everywhere you go!” Fun facts: There were a total of about 9,200 DeLorean’s manufactured and sold worldwide spanning three model years (1981-1983). Of all those, 170 were sold to drivers in Washington State. LeMay-ACM’s original 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 was built in October of 1981and has its original factory owners’ manual and dealer Monroney window sticker. Included is a certificate for a set of Michelin tires, valued up to $1,500. • • • • • •
130 hp 285cc V6 5-speed manual transmission 2-door coupe Gull-wing doors Rear-wheel drive $1,500 certificate for set of Michelin tires
THANK YOU: AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, JACKSON
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The Ultimate Road Trip Walla Walla Spring Release 2022 for 2 Couples Value: SPRING FEVER!
This highly anticipated and exciting weekend is an opportunity to be among the first to enjoy newly released wines. Travel the road to Walla Walla with the performance perfection and comfort of a current year BMW — escorted by BMW Northwest owner Manfred Scharmach and his wife Lori. Your first stop will be at Hedges Family Estate on Red Mountain to sample library wines paired with a vineyard lunch. After lunch, visit adjacent Col Solare, which is a unique partnership between Washington State’s Chateau Ste. Michelle and Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori. Enjoy a tour of the estate vineyard, winery and cellar followed by a private wine and cheese pairing. Then it’s off to Walla Walla. Friday’s activities include a private tour and tasting at Woodward Canyon with Founders, Rick Small and his wife Darcey followed by an invitation to join Joanne Dunham at her annual Spring Release Wine Club Party at Dunham Cellars. Saturday visit the local wineries, all who have pulled out the corks to ensure there are no empty glasses. There will be other surprise winery visits along the way! Date specific Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May 8, 2022, for two couples. The Scharmach’s may not be joining you for your own itineraries. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
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Winemakers lunch Hedges Family Estate, Thursday Wine and cheese tour and tasting, Col Solare, Thursday Private tasting at Woodward Canyon with Rick and Darcey Small BBQ at the home of Suzanne Hight & Rich Cardwell Four tickets to Dunham Cellars Wine Club party with Joanne Dunham Tour & tasting, L’Ecole and Va Piano Three nights’ accommodations for two couples, Marriott Walla Walla Use of two BMW’s for four days with hosts Manfred and Lori Scharmach
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THANK YOU: BMW NORTH AMERICA/RICHARD KUMAR, COL SOLARE, DUNHAM CELLARS, HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE, SUZANNE HIGHT & RICH CARDWELL, L’ECOLE NO 41, VA PIANO, WOODWARD CANYON WINERY
Raise the Paddle As Americans, our love affair with the automobile connects us to the best things in life and should not only be recognized as part of our history but as part of our future. It wasn’t long ago that cars played a more significant part in American life. For most, they were the first taste of freedom that opened the doors to endless possibilities— driving down the main street or country backroads on Sunday afternoons was the cornerstone of family adventures. Now, taking rides with friends has been replaced by a virtual world seen from a screen. The future of mobility is as crucial now as ever! Car culture and the thrill of the drive need to be preserved for future generations–a mission that our collective effort can accomplish. Everyone dreams of taking a ride, experiencing the wind in their hair, a wrench in their hand paired with the adrenaline of stepping on the accelerator. Due to this collective appreciation, we saw an opportunity for like-minded organizations to work together, and, in 2016, we established America’s Automotive Trust to do just that. Through our shared resources with LeMay – America’s Car Museum (Tacoma, WA), RPM Foundation (Chicago, IL), America on Wheels Museum (Allentown, PA), Club Auto (Detroit, MI), and the Concours Club—it allows us to fulfill our purpose in honoring the past, celebrate the present and to drive the future of car culture.
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Together, We Fuel The Drive America’s Automotive Trust and its members strive to perpetuate car culture for future generations and to provide a vibrant future by encouraging collaboration among like-minded organizations. Education is at the heart of everything we do, and driving is our core – from the classroom to the open road. We invite you to show your support for America’s Automotive Trust and its members of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, RPM Foundation, America on Wheels Museum, Club Auto and Concours Club. Please consider making a 100% tax-deductible gift at the following levels to help fuel the drive. $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | $100 America’s Automotive Trust was founded to secure our automotive heritage for future generations. We bring together like-minded organizations that honor the past, celebrate the present, and drive the future of car culture. Our member organization and affiliated institutions work together to foster a strong community where any enthusiast can thrive. America’s Automotive Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit www.americasautomotivetrust.org. LeMay — America’s Car Museum is an international destination for families and enthusiasts to experience the past, present, and future of the automobile. Based in Tacoma, Wash., the stunning 165,000 sq. ft. facility hosts more than 30,000 students annually for educational outreach and has been recognized as one of MSN’s 10 Best Automotive Museums worldwide, USA Today’s 10 Best Museums in Seattle, and KING5’s Best Museum in Western Washington. For more information, visit www. americascarmusueum.org.
RPM Foundation works to ensure that the critical skills necessary to preserve and restore collector automobiles, motorcycles, and boats are preserved by supporting internships, apprenticeships, and scholarships to students and organizations committed to handson restoration and preservation training. For more information, visit www.rpm.foundation.
Together, We Fuel The Drive The America On Wheels Museum based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, inspires and educates multigenerational audiences by exploring history. The entertaining and educational venue tells the story of the automotive industry’s past, present, and future technologies and introduces the joys, benefits, and needs to preserve our historic and iconic vehicles to younger generations. America On Wheels Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit www.americaonwheels.org.
Club Auto lives at the heart of car culture and brings enthusiaststogether to celebrate their shared passion for all things automotive. Providing members with nation-wide opportunities to drive the cars they love while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts is the heart and soul of the Club Auto experience.
The Concours Club is a group of dedicated philanthropists committed to fostering community and promoting car culture. By investing in the mission of America’s Automotive Trust, the Concours Club paves the way for serious enthusiasts to make a major impact in securing our automotive heritage. Members take part in annual Summits with industry executives and media, participate in exclusive international driving events, and honor industry leaders and icons who have made important contributions to the automotive community.
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America’s Automotive Trust Wheels & Heels Annual Gala
Auction Rules
1. Each attendee/bidder must register with the America’s Automotive Trust to bid on each lot at the Virtual Auction. All participants must be 21 years of age or older. The catalog for all lots is available at aat.org/gala. 2. The online silent auction will close Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 7 p.m. PDT. When you enter your bid number in the guaranteed bid box, you own the item. 3. All live auction lots will be auctioned by a professional auctioneer and will close as the auctioneer announces the item is closed at the Gala. 4. America’s Automotive Trust has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly, but all property is sold ‘as is’. No statements contained in the catalog, advertised on the website or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. 5. During the online 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. 6. Items depicted in the ‘slide’ presentation are for illustrative purposes. 7. America’s Automotive Trust 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. 8. Unless otherwise stated, all certificates for services expire one year from the date of the auction. 9. America’s Automotive Trust is not responsible for Covid-19 restrictions or changes related to auction items. America’s Automotive Trust will work with you and the auction item donor to accommodate changes, should they be warranted, but cannot guarantee accommodation beyond what is stated at the time of sale. 10. Unless otherwise stated, restaurant certificates and experiences exclude alcohol, tax, and gratuity and may have certain date restrictions. 11. 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. 12. America’s Automotive Trust reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale. 13. All sales are final; there will be no exchanges or refunds except where specified. 14. Participants must provide valid credit card information at the time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express as payment. 15. All auction items may be shipped for an additional fee OR pick up arranged by appointment only from LeMay-America’s Car Museum.
Event Production AAT & ACM Staff and Volunteers
El Gaucho Tacoma
Allan Aquila – Gala PR and Culinary Lead
Entertainment – Visage LaRue “The Legs of Seattle” & Kristie Champagne
Balvenie FogRose Bombera Productions Fresh Northwest Design Butler Valet Hardcastle CORT Party Rental Hedges Family Estates D&K Events jamgd Marketing & Design Punch Drunk Seattle Magazine Southsound Magazine
WE’RE ON BOARD WITH YOUR EFFORTS.
Vivian Hsu Photography Z Special Events
Proud to support America’s Automotive Trust.
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WIN THIS “BLAZING FURY” SALEEN 302 BLACK LABEL! A top-of-the-line 800hp Saleen Mustang
Net proceeds benefit America’s Automotive Trust.
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