MAY 2011
Mecum Summer Road Trip
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SEPTEMBER 23-25
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Hi Friends, Welcome to Indianapolis and the World’s Largest Collector Car Auction! With Mecum’s historic 2011 event May 17-22 and the 100th running of the Indy 500 a week later, the city of Indianapolis is truly buzzing with excitement. I trust that you and your friends and/or family will have a wonderful time at our 24th Original Spring Classic, whether you are here with us in person or experiencing it through live broadcasts on HD Theater. Following Indy, Mecum’s “Summer Road Trip” continues with stops at St. Paul, Bloomington Gold, Des Moines, Gone Farmin’, Monterey, and St. Charles (Chicago). Brand new Mecum venues will include a spectacular antique and classic boat auction at Geneva Lake, WI and more great classic and muscle cars at Dallas, Texas! Incredible consignments are coming in daily for each of the aforementioned Auctions. For those of you planning to attend our expanded 3 day Monterey event, Mecum has already consigned two exceptionally rare investment grade collector cars: a 1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 “Birdcage” and a 1954 Maserati A6 GCS Tipo MM. These are just two examples of a projected 750 collector car offering at the only “daytime auction” on the peninsula. Enjoy viewing the large number and diversity of consignments in this month’s “Mecum Monthly”; better yet, come on out to one or more of our family friendly events this Summer and see them in person!
MAY 17-18-19-20-21-22 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis, IN 46205
2000 VEHICLES
AUCTION SCHEDULES VEHICLE
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LIVE TV TIMES (VEHICLES ONLY) 6-9 PM 6-10 PM 6-10 PM 2-8 PM
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After all these years seeing all different types of cars pass the block, what car still gives you butterflies when you see it? Or what car still is your all-time favorite? - Alex E.
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2. 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe, it has been almost 50 years since this body style debuted and it still looks fresh, modern, and relevant today. Absolutely stunning in Daytona Blue. Â 3. 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, it was about sheer bulk, gleaming acres of chrome and towering tailfins. The absolute ultimate example of styling excess that was clearly inspired by the dawn of the Space Age. Weird, yet wonderful. - John Kraman
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MEMORABILIA
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Mecum Summer Road Trip ST. PAUL, MN ST. CHARLES, IL DES MOINES, IA WALWORTH, WI MONTEREY, CA ST.CHARLES, IL GENEVA LAKE, WI DALLAS, TX
ST. PAUL, MN
JUNE 17-18
Minnesota State Fairgrounds St.Paul, MN 400 VEHICLES
LOT F30
1967 Mercury Cougar Coupe
LOT F37
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L, Automatic
LOT S95
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe ZZ3, Automatic
LOT F50
1981 Corvette Coupe LOT S101
350/190 HP, Automatic
1937 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Street Rod 350 CI, Automatic
LOT F62
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 6-Speed
LOT F67
2000 Lotus Exige
@ MSRA 38th Back to the 50’s
LOT S76
1967 Chevrolet Nova Wagon 327 CI, Automatic
LOT S20
LOT S74
1960 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
283 CI, 3-Speed
LOT S29
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 350 CI
396/325 HP, Automatic
LOT S92
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 454 CI, Automatic
LOT S75
1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
LOT S40
1930 Ford Model A Pickup
LOT S110
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 454 CI, 4-Speed
ST. CHARLES, IL
JUNE 24-25
Pheasant Run Resort St.Charles, IL 400 CORVETTES
@ Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA
LOT S106
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/283 HP, 4-Speed, Serial #00010 Bloomington Gold Certified
LOT F38
1989 Corvette Coupe LOT S77
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 427/425 HP, 4-Speed Bloomington Gold Benchmark
LOT F88
1988 Corvette Coupe 350/240 HP, Automatic
LOT F229
1965 Corvette Coupe 396/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S88
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427/400 HP, 4-Speed Restored as Unrestored by David Burroughs
LOT S27
1962 Corvette Convertible 327/250 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S33
1995 Corvette ZR1 350/405 HP
LOT S47
1963 Corvette Split Window 327/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S65
1965 Corvette Convertible 327/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S78
1968 Corvette L88 Coupe 427/430 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S82
1966 Corvette Convertible 427/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S90
1958 Corvette Convertible 283/270 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S93
1966 Corvette Convertible 327/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S95
1958 Corvette Convertible 283/290 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S97
1966 Corvette Convertible 427/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S102
1955 Corvette Roadster
LOT S104
1954 Corvette Roadster 235/155 HP, Automatic
DES MOINES, IA
JULY 15-16
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA 500 VEHICLES
LOT F106
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible 396 CI, 5-Speed
LOT F52
1973 Chevrolet El Camino 454 CI, Automatic
LOT F114
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/350 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S135
1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan ZZ572, Automatic
LOT F82
1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82, Automatic
LOT F135
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 350/360 HP, 4-Speed
LOT F122 LOT S128
1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO Replica
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 350/360 HP, 4-Speed
427/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S79
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible 396/350 HP, 4-Speed LOT F136
1962 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/409 HP, 4-Speed
LOT S99
1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop 389 CI, 4-Speed
WALWORTH, WI
2ND ANNUAL TRACTOR AUCTION
AUGUST 5-6 Walworth, WI
300 TRACTORS
LOT S60
1952 Farmall Super MDV 1 of 89 Built
1954 Farmall Super M-TA LP Rare original LP tractor
1918 Cletrac Crawler
International T-6 Crawler
LOT S55
1958 John Deere 720
1 of 9 ES Diesel High Crop Built
1954 John Deere R
Allis Chalmers WF
Oliver 550
MONTEREY, CA
AUGUST 18-20
On Del Monte Golf Course Monterey, CA 750 VEHICLES
LOT S115
1947 Ford Sportsman Woody Convertible Possibly the finest example in existence
LOT F116
1933 Pontiac Street Rod LS1, Automatic
LOT S121
1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback Concours level restoration in ‘07
LOT F150
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 2-Door Hardtop Offered at No Reserve
LOT S130
1953 Kurtis 500S Roadster
Unique 33 gallon racing gas tank
LOT F104
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
LOT S141
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback KK1661, 429/375 HP, 4-Speed
MORE MONTEREY
MONTEREY, CA
Continued
LOT F153
1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 331/210 HP, Automatic
LOT F155
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 322/188 HP, Automatic
LOT F97
2010 Chevrolet Callaway Camaro Coupe
Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Edition
LOT F141
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
454 CI, Automatic, Offered at No Reserve
LOT F121
1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible Offered at No Reserve
LOT S112
1929 Cadillac 1183 Dual Cowl Phaeton Offered at No Reserve
MORE MONTEREY
MONTEREY, CA
Continued
LOT S144
1936 Fraser Nash Emeryson TT Replica Chassis #12 built by George and Paul Emery
LOT S151
1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 Birdcage Chassis #2459
LOT S97
1930 Pierce-Arrow Model A Roadster Offered at No Reserve
LOT F134
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
289 CI, Automatic, Offered at No Reserve
LOT S84
1947 Packard Clipper 2-Door Sedan Offered at No Reserve
LOT S127
1931 Packard Sport Coupe Offered at No Reserve
MORE MONTEREY
MONTEREY, CA
Continued
LOT S86
1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
1 of 1 PHS documented Triple Black, Tri Power w/ Air
LOT S108
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
327/360 HP, 4-Speed, Serial# 00009
LOT S165
1954 Maserati A6 GCS Tipo MM Chassis #2065
LOT S80
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe 350 CI, Automatic
LOT S133
1964 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet Unique Early Production Prototype
LOT S78
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 455/365 HP, Automatic
LOT S91
1981 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer
LOT F154
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible 303/170 HP, Automatic
MORE MONTEREY
MONTEREY, CA
Continued
Actual discovery photos
LOT S88
1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS with 2,910 miles
Photo: Artistic rendition of an ultimate “barn find”. Not actual location where vehicles were discovered.
FOUND!
LOT S90
1977 Maserati Bora Coupe with 978 miles
LOT S89
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona with 9,752 miles
MORE MONTEREY
MONTEREY, CA
The Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection
Continued
One man’s vision. The best of the best. Rickman, Matchless, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Norton, Triton, Triumph, BSA, Ariel and more.
An eclectic mix of 54 bikes that blur the lines between racing, street, dirt track, and motocross.
ST.CHARLES, IL
SEPTEMBER 15-18 Pheasant Run Resort St.Charles, IL 1000 VEHICLES
LOT TBA
1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee 440 Six Pack, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 340 Six Pack, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible 454/365 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe 396/375 HP, Automatic
LOT TBA
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback KK1451, 429/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 502 CI, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible Ram Air III, 4-Speed
DALLAS, TX
OCTOBER 7-8
Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX 600 VEHICLES
LOT TBA
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1957 Ford Custom 300 Sedan Powered by Holman Moody
LOT TBA
1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 Six Pack, Automatic
LOT TBA
1957 Chevrolet 210 Resto Mod LS1, Automatic
LOT TBA
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight 427/425 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda 426/425 HP, 4-Speed
MORE DALLAS
DALLAS, TX
Continued
LOT TBA
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Touring 2001 Street Machine of the Year
LOT TBA
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe 396/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 CI, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1969 Dodge Charger Super Bee 440/390 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback 302/290 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
2006 Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition #0087
LOT TBA
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback 429/375 HP, 4-Speed
LOT TBA
2009 Ford Mustang FR500CJ 5.4L/430 HP, Cobra Jet
LOT TBA
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 557 557 CI, 5-Speed
MECUM101 Going for the Gold! Mecum’s Gold Member Bidder Program grants members easy access into every auction event for two years. Mecum hosts more than a dozen events annually, so becoming a Gold Bidder Membership is a great value for anyone who attends more than one auction each year. The Mecum Gold Card is the key to saving time and money upon arriving at the auction site. Gold Members simply show their Gold Card at the gate for general admission, scan it at bidder registration for bidder credentials and three guest badges, and then continue into the auction. In addition, Gold Members may select a personalized bidder number and receive all auction catalogs/brochures throughout the year. For select Mecum events, Gold Members may take advantage of VIP Parking, a status well worth the $500 membership fee alone. One feature we introduced in 2010 and will continue to develop this year is our Gold Reserved Seating. With so many people taking advantage of the Gold Program, each auction venue gets redesigned to accommodate increased Gold Reserved Seating.
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For 2011, we plan to fine-tune Gold Reserved Seating to insure all Gold Members have a good seat every day of the auction. So, for our Indianapolis event, seats will be reserved on a daily basis. A special reserved seat label for Gold Members has been designed that must be removed at the end of each auction day. When you return to the auction the next day, simply place your reserved label on the desired seats, and you are ready to enjoy another day of auction action. So if you plan to bring friends or family, desire to save time and money, or want to reserve a good seat; Go for Gold and receive the red carpet treatment at your next Mecum event. No bidder forms, no bank letters, no waiting in line‌ just scan your Gold Card and get into the action! M
WHO WAS HARRY MILLER? He stood about 5 ft. 6 in., had blue eyes, black hair, fair complexion, ruddy cheeks and red lips. He was shy, silent and reflective. He did not waste much time on sleep. He was the originator, in the United States, of the racing car as an art object. His engines dominated American oval-track racing for almost half a century. Most of the speed records that were set on land and water were held at one time by his engines. He created the school of American thoroughbred engine design, which was followed by those who sought to outdo him. He gave the world front-wheel-drive as a practical reality. Out of the 164 board track races held between 1915 and 1931, Millers won 71 times. Duesenbergs were second with 44 wins. JULY 8-9
Milwaukee Mile West Allis, WI ( NON-AUCTION EVENT )
Out of the 1,985 cars that started in these races, 802 were Millers. Duesenbergs were second with 524. He had little to say, unless the topic should be machinery or, preferably, engines, in which case he could go on forever. He always lived in the future, up to the time of his death in 1943. M
Hosted by The Harry A. Miller Club
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NEW MECUM EVENT!
OCTOBER 7-8
Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX
600 VEHICLES
BROADCAST LIVE ON
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JUNE 17-18
@ MSRA 38th Back to the 50’s Minnesota State Fairgrounds St.Paul, MN
400 VEHICLES
JUNE 24-25
@ Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA Pheasant Run Resort, St.Charles, IL 400 CORVETTES
JULY 8-9
Vintage Indy Car Event Hosted by The Harry A. Miller Club Milwaukee Mile West Allis, WI (NON-AUCTION EVENT)
JULY 15-16
BROADCAST
LIVE ON
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA
500 VEHICLES
AUGUST 5-6
445 S. Main Street Walworth, WI
300 TRACTORS
2ND ANNUAL TRACTOR AUCTION
AUGUST 18-19-20
BROADCAST
LIVE ON
On Del Monte Golf Course Monterey, CA
750 VEHICLES
SEPTEMBER 15-16-17-18 BROADCAST
LIVE ON
Pheasant Run Resort St.Charles, IL
1000 VEHICLES
SEPTEMBER 23-25
NEW EVENT!
The Abbey Resort Fontana, WI
Limited to 100 Consignments
OCTOBER 7-8
BROADCAST
LIVE ON
Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX 600 VEHICLES
DECEMBER 1-2-3
BROADCAST
LIVE ON
Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall Kansas City, MO 750 VEHICLES
NEW EVENT!
950 Greenlee St. Marengo, IL 60152
BACK to BACK JUNE 17-18
@ MSRA 38th Back to the 50’s Minnesota State Fairgrounds St.Paul, MN
400 VEHICLES
LOT S101
1937 Chevrolet Deluxe Sedan Delivery
JUNE 24-25
@ Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA Pheasant Run Resort St.Charles, IL
400 CORVETTES
LOT S88
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427/400 HP, 4-Speed Restored as Unrestored by David Burroughs
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