JANUARY 2012
KISSIMMEE AUCTION SPECIAL EDITION
AUCTION SCHEDULE
PreviewS Gates Open Tuesday thru Sunday: 7:30 AM memorabilia AUCTIONS Tuesday thru Sunday: 8 AM VEHICLE AUCTIONS Tuesday and Sunday: 11AM VEHICLE AUCTIONS Wednesday thru Saturday: 9 AM
VIP PARKING
MEMORABILIA
TICKETS
STAGING TENT
SUNDAY CARS
TUESDAY CARS
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SILVER SPUR ARENA
BIDDER REGISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE BID GOES ON
VENDORS
TENT 1 COLLECTIONS Auction Consignment Key G = Tuesday W, H = Wednesday T, I = Thursday F, J = Friday S, K = Saturday U = Sunday M = Monday Z = Memorabilia FL LICENSE AB1919
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JANUARY 2012
CONTENTS
FEATURES PAGE
6 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW
TO CONTACT MECUM AUCTION
Come for the show, stay for the auction
Via Mail, E-mail, Phone or Fax: Mecum Collector Car Auctioneers 445 South Main Street Walworth, Wisconsin 53184 Website: www.MECUM.com Office: (262) 275-5050 Fax: (262) 275-3424 E-mail: info@mecum.com
14 HARRY MILLER SWEET 16s
AT A MECUM AUCTION
A record-breaking timeline of events
12 MEET THE AUCTION STAFF
Get familiar with the faces on the block
13 TOO LATE TO BID?
Indy car engine builder takes to the water
21 ROAD ART THE FINISHING TOUCH It’s not just memorabilia anymore
24 IF YOU KNOW IT, DECLARE IT!
Bloomington Gold announces engine stamp standards
25 HOW TO TRANSPORT
A bit of insight from the experts
26 INDY 2012 EARLY CONSIGNS A sampling of early Indy consignments 28 FROM THE PETE TODO COLLECTION
33 Cars make their way to Indy 2012
SELL A VEHICLE
Download a “Request for Position” form today. Visit www.MECUM.com. Click on the Seller info tab at the top of the home page to download all forms. Print out and fax completed forms to 262-275-3424. Be sure to fill out separate forms for each vehicle when requesting positions.
BUY A VEHICLE
AT A MECUM AUCTION
Mecum provides three ways to become a registered bidder and purchase vehicles at our auctions. In addition to conventional onsite bidding (recommended), we also offer absentee services to bid online or via the telephone. For complete bidder registration information, visit www.MECUM.com, click on the Bidder info tab at the top of the home page. For any questions contact the bidder department at 262-275-5050.
30 KISSIMMEE LIVE TV SCHEDULE Live coverage expands to 32 full hours COLUMNS
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A Special Welcome and Thank You
17 AT THE REDLINE Flexing for First
19 REAL BARN FINDS A Tale of Two 430s
22 SPOKE ‘N’ WHEEL Diversity Rules
23 WHAT IS IT?
Mecum Auctions has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 25 years, and has become America’s largest Collector Car Auction Company offering more than 10,000 vehicles per year. With auctions spanning coast to coast, Mecum is able to provide the utmost in customer service while giving both buyers and sellers the greatest of options.
Getting to know the MV Agusta
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Copyright © 2012 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Dealmaker
DANA MECUM
A SPECIAL
WELCOME AND
THANK YOU On behalf of my entire family and staff, it is with sincere pleasure that I welcome you to the 2012 Kissimmee auction at Osceola Heritage Park. The start of a new auction season is always exciting, but this year’s auction is truly something special. It has been a personal goal of mine to offer more than 2,000 cars at a single auction and I can’t think of a better way to kick off our 25th year in business than achieving one of my life long goals. Over 2,100 cars will cross the auction block this week in Kissimmee making this the current and undisputed largest collector car auction in the world. For those unable to attend this year in person, you can still catch every minute on our webcast at mecum.com, and the Velocity Network has increased live auction coverage to 32 full hours, bringing more auction action right to your living room in High Def! We’re coming off an incredible record-breaking year in 2011, and this year will certainly be no exception. Thank you all for participating in our auctions, and I look forward to seeing all of you throughout the year!
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2011
J A N U A R Y
Kissimmee 2011: $40M over five days proved Kissimmee is truly Where the Cars Are, with something for everyone’s taste and budget. Over 1000 cars sold East of the Mississippi in January.
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THE YEAR M A R C H
Spring Kansas City 2011: Bloomington Gold Benchmark 1965 Red/Red Big Block Corvette Convertible sold for $188,000. Bartle Hall’s magnificent indoor venue provides great atmosphere for buyers and sellers.
IN REVIEW
A P R I L
Spring Tractor Auction: Over 20 Farmalls from the Tom Geyman Vintage Tractor Collection sold at No Reserve, with an 80% sell-through rate for this one-day auction.
M A Y
Indy 2011: The World’s Largest Collector Car auction totaled $50M over six days. Dana’s 24th Annual Spring Classic packed the Indiana State Fairgrounds wall-to-wall with over 1900 collector cars.
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St. Paul 2011: Successful auction hosted in conjunction with the MSRA’s “Back to the 50s” event.
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Bloomington Gold 2011: A collection of 23 Black Corvettes paraded through downtown St. Charles on the way to Pheasant Run Resort to be sold at No Reserve. At the end of the weekend, Mecum sold nearly $6M of America’s First Sports Car.
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Miller Meet 2011: Motors, parts and memorabilia from the collection of founding club member David Uihlein sold at No Reserve before track time on Saturday morning. A supercharged Miller 91 engine sold for $250,000. Miller Meet is an annual event hosted by the Harry Miller Club at the Milwaukee Mile.
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Des Moines 2011: As thousands flocked to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines despite 95-degree temperatures, live TV cameras caught all the action as Mecum sales totaled $5M at the two-day auction.
A U G U S T
Fall Tractor Auction: Mecum’s first two-day vintage tractor auction attracted bidders from all over the country to Walworth, WI, where over 30 John Deeres from the Estel Theis collection sold at No Reserve. John Deere 720 High Crop sold for $117,500.
Monterey 2011: The famed 1931 Indianapolis 500-winning Miller Bowes Seal Fast Special sold for $2M. The diverse offering at Mecum’s Daytime Monterey Auction has carved out an exclusive niche in the Peninsula’s worldrenowned August Vintage Week.
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2011
THE YEAR S E P T E M B E R
St. Charles 2011: Over 1000 cars crossed the block at Mecum’s 4-day Premier Fall Auction event as record attendance poured through the gates. Top sales honors went to a 1969 Boss 429 fetching $290,000.
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Geneva Lake 2011: Mecum made a splash hosting an auction in conjunction with the Annual International Antique and Classic Boat show at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI.
IN REVIEW
O C T O B E R
Dallas 2011: This 3 day Texas Auction featured a Survivor L88 which sold for $562,000. Our Dallas Debut successfully brought the Mecum experience to the Lone Star State achieving a 77% sell-through rate and total sales surpassing $20.5M.
D E C E M B E R
Kansas City 2011: Mecum’s year end grand finale auction capped off a very successful year. A record number of cars, bidders and spectators resulted in the largest collector car auction ever hosted in Kansas City with a 70% sell-through and $12.3M in sales.
2011 RESULTS
• Voted #1 Collector Car Auction Company capturing over 70% of the vote. • Ranked #1 in the world with number of collector cars offered at auction. • Ranked #1 in the world with number of collector cars sold at auction. • Ranked #1 in the USA with number of auction venues. • Ranked #1 in the USA in total dollar volume of sales. • Ranked largest individual collector car auction in the world - Indy2011 with 1900 cars. M News Flash!!! Kissimmee 2012 has captured the crown from Indy as World’s Largest. The contenders for the World’s Largest in 2012 are both Mecum auction events. Stay tuned for Indy in May as it works to regain the crown as World’s Largest.
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BLOCK HEADS
MEET THE FACES ON THE BLOCK
Alex McGlothlen Bidders Assistant
Bill Stephens Floor Reporter
Blake Baugh Bidders Assistant
Bob McGlothlen Auctioneer
Dana Mecum President/CEO
Danielle Delzell Bidders Assistant
Frank Mecum Bidders Assistant
George Boswell Bidders Assistant
John Kraman Commentator/Analyst
Jesse Kopp Bidders Assistant
Jim Landis Auctioneer
Jon Hummer Auctioneer
Kevin Edwards Bidders Assistant
Kirk Delzell Sellers Representative
Mark Delzell Lead Auctioneer
Matt Moravec Auctioneer
Mike Hagerman Auctioneer
Mitch Bartunek Bidders Assistant
Paul Guck Bidders Assistant
Paul Wegner Sellers Representative
Randy Arnold Bidders Assistant
Scott Hoke Host
Stephen Cox Floor Reporter
Steve Holt Auctioneer
Tim Phillips Bidders Assistant
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IT’s NEVER TOO LATE tO BECOME A REGISTERED BIDDER. Becoming a registered bidder at the auction is fast and easy. Simply visit the Bidder Registration Area located in the main lobby of the Auction Arena (Silver Spur Area.) For only $100, photo identification, and an authorization hold on a major credit card, you and a guest can gain access to the bidding arena and get into the auction action!
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Harry Miller’s sweet 16s twin 1113 CI V-16 Marine engines by DAVID NEWHARDT
In the early decades of the 20th Century, motor racing was growing at a rapid clip. But the competition was not limited to race tracks; water was a surface that saw plenty of speed too. In the world of water, one name was legendary – Garfield Arthur Wood. A renowned inventor and motorboat builder and racer, he was the first man to exceed 100 mph on water. A nine-time winner of the prestigious Harmsworth Trophy, he built a long line of speedboats designed to capture the Water Speed Record. Wood’s first boat as named Miss 14
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Detroit, but succeeding hydroplane was named Miss America. Eventually he would make ten Miss America’s, every one an exercise in advanced engineering and fearless driving. In the 1930’s, the competition between American and English efforts to claim fastest man on water was a no-holds-barred affair. The English were using Rolls-Royce “R” aero engines and the V-12’s were developing considerably more power than the Packard V-12’s that Gar Wood was using. A more powerful powerplant
was needed when luck stepped in. At the 1931 Indianapolis 500Mile race, Gar Wood met Harry Miller, and soon the two were talking engines. Miller was one of the most successful builders of race cars, and like Wood, was an enthusiastic adopter of the latest technology. Wood made clear to Miller that he needed two engines that could power a record breaking boat, and immediately contracted to have the engines designed and built as soon as possible. Miller suggested that by scaling-up the 303 V-16 engine, the result would
generate enough power to beat the English. Each engine would use a supercharger in an attempt to extract maximum power. Harry Miller returned to Los Angeles and got to work. Overall design was done by Leo Goossen, while Ev Stevenson handled the lubrication system and cylinder head work. The superchargers were designed by Walter Steele. Original displacement of the engine was 1082-cubic inches, and the aluminum block and heads used staggered cylinder banks and sidedraft ports. Like many of
the engine a bore of 4.4375-inches. The stroke was retained at 4.5-inches, giving the engine a final displacement of 1113.5-inches.
Miller engines, the vee-angle was 54 degrees, and the heads were a double overhead cam, 4-valve per cylinder design. The blowers ended up being a Roots-type, built by Schwitzer-Cummins in Detroit, and they spun at 2/3 engine speed. However, just before the overall design was finalized, racer Kaye Don raised the Water Speed Record to 110 mph, and Gar Wood, in a panic, called Miller to tell him to increase the engines’ displacement even more. The bore was enlarged by one sixteenth of an inch, giving
months after the order had been decided on. It was designed to rev to 6,500 rpm, a far cry from the 2,500 that contemporary Packard’s were turning. With the blowers at full 10 lb. boost, the engines each developed in the neighborhood of 1,800 horsepower at 6000 rpm, enough to propel U-16 Miss America VIII to 104 mph. Gar Wood soon sold the engines, but kept the superchargers. The Millers would be installed in other race boats, while Miss America VIII would be fitted with a pair of
The first 1113 engine was lit off on August 25, 1931, less than two
Packard engines. Years would pass, and after 70 years apart, the hull of Miss America VIII and the twin 1113 Miller V-16 engines were reunited. While they currently don’t wear the original superchargers, the blowers have been located and are owned by Miss America VIII’s owner. The most powerful Miller engines, Miss America VIII and an impressive collection of original parts are going across the Mecum Auction block in Kissimmee, Florida in January, 2012. Anything related to Harry
Miller is significant to racing history and endeared by vintage racing enthusiasts everywhere. The Harry Miller Club will host its 18th annual Miller Meet at the Milwaukee Mile July 6-7, 2012. The Vintage Indy Car Event will commemorate the Centennial of the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races held in Milwaukee in 1912. Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize race cars will be featured as well as the usual full Vintage Indy Car program. M
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SPRING
2012
KANSAS CITY
MARCH 29-31
Kansas City Convention Center • Kansas City, MO
TIME TO CONSIGN 262-275-5050
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At The Redline
JOHN KRAMAN
FLEXING TO BE THE FIRST
Is there a clear answer to the question of the origin of what is referred to as the Muscle Car? Let’s review some real contenders from the post WWII US automakers. Oldsmobile offered it’s new OHV 303ci V-8 for 1949 in the base model and called it the Rocket 88. This all-new powerplant truly set the stage as the prototype for the flood of high compression OHV V-8’s from virtually all the manufacturers in the 1950’s. Of course the Chrysler 300 from 1955 raised the performance bar with a 300hp version of the 331ci Hemi, which was also very successful in competition. Ford countered with superchargers, Chevrolet with fuel injection, and multiple carburetors were common on all makes. Engine displacements and horsepower rose rapidly in the early 60’s with 400 plus horses available in all full size models. In 1963, Pontiac engineers quietly replaced the modest 326 CI V-8 with a 389 CI version,
intended by GM policy for use only in full size cars such as the Catalina and Bonneville models into the new mid-size A-body Tempest. The result of this covert experiment resulted in the debut of the 1964 Pontiac GTO.
The formula of a factory installed large displacement powerplant in a mid-size body Initially, production was set at only 5000 units, but over 32,000 were actually built in an attempt to meet overwhelming demand. The formula of a factory installed large displacement powerplant in a mid-size body truly defined what we now know today as the Muscle Car. And hand-in-hand
with the release of the GTO was a superb marketing effort that appealled to the enthusiastic youth market that Pontiac saw as the future. Of course all competitors rushed out similar versions such as the Chevelle SS 396, Olds 442, Buick GS, Ford Fairlane GT, Mercury Cyclone, Dodge R/T, Plymouth Road Runner and even The Machine by AMC. By the early 70’s the horsepower party was over with insurance cost, fuel economy, and emission controls ending this unprecedented era of performance. So what really is the first Muscle Car? While there is no clear answer, it is certain that this era saw styling, innovation, and horsepower increase at a furious pace that is gone forever... Except to those who still have the opportunity to awaken a rumbling old-school big block, plant our right foot to the floor, and row that magnificent Hurst shifter thru all 4 gears. Then it seems like only yesterday! M MECUMMONTHLY
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HOUSTON APRIL 13-14
The Reliant Center • Houston, TX
TIME TO CONSIGN 262-275-5050
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The Real Barn Finds DAN MECUM
A tale of two 430s
The 30 series tractors were the last line of the famous John Deere two-cylinder tractors. In the 30 series, the model 430 was the economical all-purpose tractor. The tractor was great for handy work on a big farm, or capable of handling virtually any job on a small farm. The John Deere 430 tractor could be defined as the sum of 40 years of two-cylinder tractor perfection. The tractors came with an inline vertical two-cylinder engine that was recently introduced on the previous 420 model. The engine had a 7:1 compression ratio and produced 29 horsepower at the belt pulley. Most tractors came with a 4-speed transmission, although a 5-speed could be ordered. Collectors should be on the look out for 430’s with power steering as they could bring up to a 20% premium. Another important option to look for is a direction reverser, which allows the use of any forward gears while backing up. The John Deere 430 line was
introduced in July of 1958 and was manufactured through February of 1960. The two 430 tractors we have found are both of 1959 vintage, and both tractors were used on Tobacco farms in the South. Although these hidden
Jerry found the 430 in the hills of Lafeyette, Tennessee just across the border of Kentucky on his way to look at some cattle. The tractor was still in service and bared all of its battle scars. After his purchase he took the tractor home and sent it to Kelch’s Restorations in Ohio to get the same exceptional restoration all his tractors had. Jerry’s 1 of 9 720 high crop tractor that Wendell Kelch had restored ended up the Gone Farmin’ top selling tractor in 2011 at $117,500. The 430 in its original condition worked on a Tobacco farm in North Carolina, and unlike Jerry’s 430 that was worked to the bone, this tractor has been stored for over 30 years until it was recently purchased from the original owner’s family. Which tractor has more value in today’s market? Both tractors will be offered at the Gone Farmin’ Spring tractor auction April 14, 2012, and will attempt to settle the age old debate. M
This leads to the age-old question to the collectors: original vs. restored. treasures share many similarities, one tractor was given a no expense spared restoration and the other
remains in it’s original working clothes. This leads to the age-old question to the collectors: original vs. restored. The first time I saw the restored 430 was on trip to Glasgow Kentucky to visit Jerry Anderson.
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road art
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The Finishing Touch to Every Collection
Your collector cars are carefully laid out in the garage. Each one is rich in documentation. But something’s missing. Road Art! The porcelain and neon eye candy. The gas station fixtures.
The period soda fountain furnishings. The dealer artifacts. Road Art puts your collection in perspective, bringing it to life, and putting a smile on everyone who sees it. Whether it’s for
decoration or investment, Road Art transforms a mere group of vehicles into an event. Mecum doesn’t treat these items as mere memorabilia; it’s Road Art! It’s the finishing touch! M
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Spoke ’N’ Wheel
GAVIN TRIPPE
DIVERSITY RULES
The new Mantra for Mecum Auctions’ exploding business in 2012 is “Diversity Rules”, adding motorcycles on a regular basis to the mix at all the major auctions this year. After a year of trial and error, the eyeballs have it, not only do the Velocity Network (formerly HD Theater) global audiences love watching the energy of the big ‘Muscle Cars and More’ crossing the block along with a select handful of wood boats, they also discovered the two wheel fraternity added to their audience figures. Instead of trying to figure out which auction and what day to consign or buy classic motorcycles, Mecum will feature bikes in the program this year on a value or interest basis, not just as a single lump on a specific day as in 2011. Many car collectors love bikes and many classic bike collectors covet cars, but the crossover has never really been addressed, so starting in a small way at Kissimmee, leading into Kansas City and building toward Indy in May and Monterey in August, look for some tasty and exciting opportunities of the two wheel persuasion, not just for buyers, but we invite consignors to bring their pride and joy to whatever 22
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region they are closest to. The core business and volume is still primarily automotive, but a limited number of bikes will provide an added spice to the show, so when you log onto the website, you will now see the yellow ‘quick click link’ bars below each
business, always keeping things fresh and interesting. What are we cooking up? Well apart from rare and desirable individual classic bikes, how about a unique museum quality, single brand collection of seventy-four bikes, never offered before as a complete entity, that can
specific auction, ‘Collector Cars’, ‘Motorcycles’, ‘Boats’ and ‘Road Art’, a unique mix to satisfy the myriad tastes of any collector and/ or consignor this year. Watch this space for some exclusive upcoming announcements, as Mecum breaks new ground in the general auction
be displayed in less than 3,800 sq ft… try that with four wheels, not to mention shipping! So be diverse, add bikes to the equation and enjoy another aspect of collecting automobilia. Click and consign, or contact me gavin@ mecum.com don’t miss the boat – pardon the pun! M
Many car collectors love bikes and many classic bike collectors covet cars
What Is It?
what is an
mv agusta? by DAVID NEWHARDT Well known in top-level motorcycle racing circles, MV Agusta is not a household name in the United States like fellow Italian motorcycle maker Ducati. But with more than 3000 race wins and more than 64 Championships, MV Agusta has been a major force on race tracks around the world. Like Ferrari, the street vehicles support the racing efforts. MV Agusta was founded in 1945 near Milan in Cascina Costa by Count Vincenzo Agusta and his brother Domenico. The initials MV stand for Meccanica, or mechanical, Verghera, the Italian town where the first MV’s were assembled. As Italy was recovering from WWII, there was a need for inexpensive transportation, and MV Agusta supplied the demand by building café-style, small-displacement motorcycles in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Yet racing shaped the direction the company moved, starting with the 1945 model 98. MV Agusta strove to build Grand Prix winning motorcycles from the moment they hung their shingle out, and with the 1948 winning of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza by Franco Bertoni, the company was a fixture on the podium. The company concentrated their efforts in the small and medium displacement arena, garnering success with 125- and 175-cc engines. Advanced technology and daring styling made the MV Agusta
line a favorite on the track and off. For example, American David Schuler rode a virtually stock MV 175 Sport that he borrowed to a 175-cc class win at the 1958 Catalina Island off-road GP race in California. MV Agusta lived by the mantra of winning on Sunday, selling on Monday. Championships were won with impressive regularity, as Count Agusta spent whatever it took to secure the best talent, whether on the track or at the designers table. The roster of winning riders reads like a Who’s Who, including John Surtees, Phil Read, and Giacomo Agostini, while the count wasn’t above poaching superb engineering talent such as Arturo Magni. The results justified the expense, as trophies flowed into MV Agusta’s headquarters. MV Agusta took a hard blow in 1971 with the passing of Count Domenico Agusta, and by 1980 the company was out of racing. Italian motorcycle manufacturer Cagiva purchased MV Agusta in 1991 and in 1997 released the acclaimed F4 model. It was available in 750-
and 1,000-cc versions, and was regarded as one of, if not the, finest sport motorcycles in the world. A number of limited-edition models have been released over the years, to widespread acclaim, such as the Tamburini 1000, named for Massimo Tamburini, the bike’s designer, and the F4 750- and 1,000-cc Senna editions, named after Ayrton Senna, an enthusiastic MV Agusta collector. The company went through a number of ownership progressions, and is currently owned by Claudio Castiglioni. MV Agusta has never been a volume manufacturer; a quality machine for discerning customers has been the business model. While the motorcycle makers from Japan offer impressive performance for significantly less money, MV Agusta has been, and continues to be, at the top of the list for desirable sport motorcycles. The collection offered by Mecum Auctions is the finest complete group of MV Agusta motorcycles in the world, irreplaceable and impressive. This is a collection second to none. M MECUMMONTHLY
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Engine Stamp Standards Announced By: Guy Larsen & David Burroughs
What this means to you. As long as a Corvette scores at least 95% and the engine stamps APPEAR OEM, INCONCLUSIVE, or Declared in advance by the owner to be NON-OEM, it can be Gold Certified. However, the stamp type will be noted on all Certificates. This is designed to do three things: 1. Increase the recognition of Original engines 2. Decrease the need to re-stamp Replacement engines 3. Increase the motivation to preserve or restore Corvettes with either type
How it will work. Owners must declare IN ADVANCE which description best fits their engine and stamps.
BLOCK Original Replacement I Don’t Know STAMPINGS Original (OEM) CE (Counter Exch/Chev. Warranty) Reproduction Generic Blank I Don’t Know
If declared “Original (OEM) Stamp” or “I Don’t Know”, the owner gives consent for the inspector team to closely evaluate all stamps and use ALL available knowledge and tools. • If APPEARS OEM, it will be noted on form and be Gold eligible • If INCONCLUSIVE, it will be noted on form and be Gold eligible • If found Non-OEM, it will be noted on form and be limited to Silver that year. However, the owner may return and declare Non-OEM stamps the next time and the vehicle will then be eligible for Gold. Eliminating the need to do more re-stamping.
However, if the owner openly declared Non-OEM in the first place, the engine stamp pad will NOT be evaluated by any inspectors but will still remain eligible for Gold—regardless of the quality or presence of pad stampings. In other words, • If OWNER declares Non-OEM, the vehicle can get a Gold that year. • If INSPECTORS declare Non-OEM, the vehicle can not get a Gold that year. Good Advice: If you already know your stamps are Non-OEM, declare them. Don’t waste your money and a year by not declaring them.
CERTIFICATES TO INCLUDE “STAMP TYPE” Although Corvettes scoring at least 95% overall with OEM, INCONCLUSIVE or (owner declared) Non-OEM engine stamps may receive a Gold Certificate, each certificate (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will now include a separate engine stamp designation in Plain English.
Appears OEM No detectable deviation from known OEM stamps Inconclusive Detectable deviation unknown among OEM stamps, yet unclear whether OEM or not. Owner Declared Non-OEM Stamps may range from nearly perfect replicas to totally missing. Since already declared Non-OEM by the owner, there is nothing left to determine. The level of quality makes it no less Non-OEM.
Bottom Line. Bloomington Gold will channel the knowledge of our stamp inspectors and depth of their databases for the greater good of the Corvette and collector car community — Providing people useful descriptions rather than only awards and titles.
Special Warning Although Bloomington Gold’s enhanced Standards are more tolerant of replacement engines, discovery of purposeful MISREPRESENTATION will be dealt with swiftly, firmly, and “creatively”. Although Bloomington Gold is NOT interested in being the “stamp police,” it should not be assumed no one will notice or that the inarguable evidence won’t surface later. It often does.
If you know it, declare it.
Give us your feedback. Guy@BloomingtonGold.com or David@BloomingtonGold.com FOR COMPLETE DETAILS
www.BloomingtonGold.com Re: Engine Stamps
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THE transport HOME by BOB SELLERS
You have just won the bid, you’ve just paid for your new “dream car” and now you have to get it home. There are a number of ways you can get your vehicle home from the auction. For many first time buyers, their first thought may be to do it the “old fashion way” and drive it home. Not always the best option considering the distances, unknown mechanical conditions and the simple fact that your time is money. Another option may be to
hire a “broker”, a third party source who can search out a variety of shipping options on your behalf. These folks are not usually at the auctions and sell the work to an available carrier. You must be sure of equipment types and insurance issues when using this type of service. You can also hire a carrier to transport your purchase and there are numerous carriers available for this option. The preferred carrier of Mecum Auctions is Reliable Carriers who are on site at every Mecum
auction with a full staff of personnel who stay on site until the last car is loaded. Additionally, Reliable Carriers bring enough trucks to the events to get all cars out of the venues in a timely manner. Reliable has over 350 trucks available, all staffed with highly qualified drivers. Each trailer is covered with $5M of cargo insurance to protect your new purchase. Please visit our booth and consider taking the “easy way home.” M
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A SNEAK PEEK AT INDY 2012
EARLY CONSIGNMENTS From the Private Collection of
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme
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1982 Pepsi Challenger Trans Am Funny Car The NHRA US Nationals Record Holder
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1969 Chevrolet Yenko Nova 427/425 HP, 4-Speed
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1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible
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1966 Sunbeam Tiger
DANA MECUM’S 25TH ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC
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1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
LOT
F269
LOT
1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
S145
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Resto Mod
F287
1969 Oldsmobile F85 W-31
F R O M T H E D E N N I S M A C H U L E S TAT E
LOT
S135
1952 Allard K3
LOT
S137
1932 Ford Roadster
LOT
S139
1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop
LOT
S136
1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible
LOT
S138
1932 Ford Hi-Boy
LOT
S141
1928 Chrysler 72 Roadster MECUMMONTHLY
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S98
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 235 CI, 3-Speed
LOT LOT
S125
1926 Stutz Model 695 Roadster 2009 Meadow Brook 1st in Class
LOT
S100
1937 Lincoln Zephyr 4-Door Sedan 267 CI, 3-Speed
LOT
S103
1957 Chrysler New Yorker 2-Door Hardtop 392 CI, Automatic
LOT
S106
1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan 283 CI, 3-Speed
LOT
S109
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible 396/300 HP, 4-Speed 28
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LOT
S101
1947 Bentley 4-Door Sedan Coachwork by James Young LTD
LOT
S104
1955 Chevrolet 1st Series Pickup 235 CI, 3-Speed
LOT
S107
1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack, Automatic
LOT
S110
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible 2.8L, 4-Speed
S99
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S102
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible 401/325 HP, Automatic
LOT
S105
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS2/400 HP, Automatic
LOT
S108
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe 355/375 HP, Automatic
LOT
S111
1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 352/300 HP, Automatic
MAY 15-20
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LOT
S112
1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 409/340 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S115
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S118
1951 Ford Pro Street Race Car 502 CI, Automatic
LOT
S121
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda 426/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S124
1970 Plymouth Superbird 440/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S129
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 283 CI, Automatic
LOT
INDY2012 DANA MECUM’S 25TH ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC
S113
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 235 CI, 3-Speed
LOT
S116
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible 283/220 HP, Automatic
LOT
S119
1930 Ford Model A Coupe Frame-off restoration
LOT
S122
1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 283 CI, Automatic
LOT
S126
1934 Ford Cabriolet Frame-off restoration
LOT
S130
1932 Packard 902 Coupe Straight 8 engine
LOT
S114
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible 396/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S117
2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pack #10 of a limited edition production
LOT
S120
1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible 348 CI, 4-Speed
LOT
S123
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT
S127
1934 Ford Roadster Ford V-8 engine
LOT
S132
1933 Lincoln KB Phaeton
2010 Meadow Brook 1st in Class MECUMMONTHLY
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