Mecum Monthly February 2012 by Mecum Auctions

FEBRUARY 2012

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CLAIMING THE CROWN

SELL A VEHICLE AT A MECUM AUCTION

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$60 million over 6-day auction marathon

MEET THE TEAM Getting familiar with our staff

CADILLAC MUSEUM COLLECTION Collector and business man Sterling McCall

HISSSTORIC FUNNY Prudhomme’s Pepsi Challenger

BUY A VEHICLE AT A MECUM AUCTION

Mecum provides two 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 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.

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