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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

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6 CELEBRATING SUCCESS

At 25th Spring Classic

12 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Blitzen Benz at Milwaukee Mile

13 SPECIAL INSERT

Harry A. Miller Club Spring Newsletter

24 2008 CADILLAC CTS-V Factory Race Car Profile

28 MECUM RACES AT INDY Excitement at the Brickyard

33 GOLD OFFERINGS

Bloomington Auction Classified Lot Listings

36 MINNESOTA VEHICLES

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 fill out or download all forms. Be sure to fill out separate forms for each vehicle when requesting positions.

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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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1 5 THE DEALMAKER In The Action

11 ROAD ART

The Indy Top Ten

22 SPOKE N’ WHEEL Mecum Goes West

27 REAL BARN FINDS

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.

The Silver King

31 AT THE REDLINE Your Time on the Block

32 INSIDER’S SCOOP Sideways

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The Dealmaker

DANA MECUM

In THE ACTION Thank you, our wonderful customers, family and friends for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy the last 25 years of reaching business milestones and witnessing many dreams come true.

Going to Indianapolis to host the Spring Classic has been a pleasure for Mecum the past five years and this year, our 25th anniversary of the event, topped them all as consignment, sales, and attendance records were all shattered once again. After an amazing auction week at the fairgrounds, the company finished off the month of May participating in an Indy tradition as the primary sponsor of one of the top finishing cars of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (see feature article on page 28.)

Right after the weekend in North Little Rock, the double auction weekend is here - Bloomington Gold Corvette auction in St. Charles, Illinois and our St. Paul, Minnesota auction at MSRA’s Back to the 50’s event, both occurring June 22-23 (See lot listings at the back of this issue.)

With so much Indy content in this issue and as president of the Harry A. Miller Club, I thought it would be a great idea to share the club newsletter with everyone. Those of you interested in vintage racing will certainly enjoy it.

The consignment books are open for all auctions through September, so don’t miss out on an action packed summer! Get in on the action, and get prepared at mecum.com.

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AT dana mecum’s 25th ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC

OVER $52 Million sold at indiana state fairgrounds

INDY2012 DANA MECUM’S 25TH ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC

INDY 2012 Auction Top 10 Vehicle Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices)

1. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (S188).............$600,000 2. 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Nova (S133)...................................$475,000 3. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (F330)...................................$400,000 4. 1933 Lincoln KB Phaeton (S132).............................................$375,000 5. 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (S134)..............................$325,000 6. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Factory Airbox (S160)........................$322,500 7. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible (F340).............$260,000 8. 1963 Ferrari 250 Drogo Speciale (S279).................................$260,000 9. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (S169)...............$250,000 10. 1982 Pontiac Trans Am Funny Car (S182).....................$250,000

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In excess of one million square feet of the Indiana State Fairgrounds were covered with over 2,900 automobiles, motorcycles, Road Art, and more as Mecum Auctions celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 15-20, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The excitement was high on the auction floor as Mecum offered a staggering 2,984 lots during the sixday event across two auction rings. Total sales for the

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week-long auction were in excess of $52.6 million with nearly a 70% sell-through rate. President and CEO Dana Mecum noted, “While I had no intention of even holding a second auction 25 years ago, this auction has taken on a life of its own. I’m very pleased and proud that we’ve touched so many people for so long. The Spring Classic is the flagship event for our company, and it never ceases to amaze me just how large the auction has become.”

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INDY2012 DANA MECUM’S 25TH ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC

Throughout the 32 hour live broadcast on Discovery’s Velocity Network, a wide variety of vehicles fell under the hammer, appealing to every purse and purpose. From topshelf muscle cars, high-end exotics, impressive pick-up trucks, sports cars, and motorcycles, there was something for everyone.

Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Results Page. M

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INDY ROAD ART TOP TEN

INDY 2012 Top 10 Road Art Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices)

1. Mopar desk and display (S210).............$18,000 2. Bob’s Big Boy Statue (S165.1)...............$15,000 3. Sinclair Kiddie Ride (F340.1)...................$12,500 4. Mopar Tool Box and Display (S220).........$11,000 5. Bronze Ferrari Display (S200.1).............$11,000 6. A-1 Ford Neon Sign (F270) ....................$10,000 7. Standard Neon Sign (S132.1).................$10,000 8. 1950s Bowling Game (97.1) ....................$10,000 9. Pari of Pegasus Neon Horses (S300)....$10,000 10. Pegasus Neon Horse (F110.1) ..............$9,000

Mecum Auctions celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 15-20, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nearly 2,000 vehicles crossed the block at the Indiana State Fairgrounds but collectors know that you need more than cars to complete a collection. Buyers in Indy were willing to do what it took to get that piece of Road Art to bring their collection to life and with the top ten sales totaling $116,500 it shows.

The top ten Road Art items show the variety

Mecum had to offer. Topping the list at number 1 was an extremely rare and beautifully restored Mopar Desk and Display (Lot S210) that sold for $18,000. Bids for the Bob’s Big Boy statue jumped by $4,000 increments when crossing the block and landed a final bid of $15,000. When the beautifully

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restored 1950’s Bowling Game (Lot S97.1) made it to the block, The Dealmaker himself couldn’t even resist throwing a few balls down the lane. From beauties, to rarities or even just “must haves” Mecum had it all.

Throughout the 6 day auction a wide array of vehicles and Road Art fell under the hammer.

Whether just starting a collection or searching for the finishing touches, it could be found amongst the thousands of items that covered the fairgrounds. M MECUMMONTHLY

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THE FAMOUS BLITZEN BENZ JOINS MILLERS AT MILWAUKEE 2012

Star Studded Line-up of Vanderbilt Cup Era Cars Continues to Expand for This Year’s Event

1909 Benz Type RE 200 PS “The Blitzen Benz”

The Harry A. Miller Club recently announced that the 1909 Benz Type RE 200 PS “Blitzen Benz” will participate at this year’s Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event, July 6-7, 2012 at the historic Milwaukee Mile as they help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1912 Vanderbilt Cup Race.

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Harry A. Miller Club News Photos courtesy of John Hollansworth Jr.

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here is still time to enter your car in the 18th annual Millers at MilwaukeeVintage Indy Car Event! We already have a strong roster of impressive cars, but there is still room for a few more! An exciting weekend of activity has been planned, with six hours of track time on both Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7. The complete event schedule is printed on page 2.

have to put Milwaukee in your travel plans for this July. There is always an incredible group of vintage Indy cars on the famed Milwaukee Mile, with friendly members who are truly passionate about their cars and willing to share their stories!

A special addition this year includes recognition of the 1912 Vanderbilt Cup Race and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of this historic gathering! This premier race took place on the streets of Milwaukee, and has become the most celebrated and prestigious road course race of the early 20th Century. Vanderbilt Cup races were held from 1904 to 1916.

We have invited all Vanderbilt Cup era cars to participate in our event! 1912 Vanderbilt Cup Race In 1903, one year before the first Vanderbilt Cup race was held, automobile racing began at the Wis. State Fairgrounds Speedway, now known as The Milwaukee Mile! As you’re undoubtedly aware, the Milwaukee Mile is the oldest continuously operated auto race track in the world! For those members who may not own a car, you

Lenore by June 15 so that your name and sale items can be included in the track program.

The Crowne Plaza West is once again the host hotel for our gathering. Make sure to contact the hotel ASAP, if you need to make room reservations. The block of rooms is released June 6, and then they are available on a first come, first served basis.

Call 414-475-9500 and state that you are with the Millers at Milwaukee – Harry Miller Club group. Rates are reduced at $114 per night.

A special “Welcome to Milwaukee” social is planned for entrants on Thursday, July 5 at the hotel, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. The annual Banquet and Silent Auction will also be held in the first floor ballroom at the Photo courtesy of Howard Kroplick Crowne Plaza on Friday, July 6.

Some owners even share a ride around the Reservations are required for both events, track! Vendors are invited to participate in and can be made by returning the RSVP the weekend event and display their race form sent to all entrants. If space is available, car related treasures. This year, there is a non-entrant members may make banquet vendor’s fee of $35 which includes one pit reservations. The cost is $50 per person. pass! Miller car entrants, however, are able Please e-mail Lenore at harrymillerclub@ sbcglobal.net to make your reservation. to set up a table in the vendor’s area at no charge. We ask that all vendors contact Continued on page 2

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Millers at Milwaukee Event Includes Celebration of 100 th Anniversary of Vanderbilt Cup Race This will be the third year for our Silent Auction, and we hope you will plan to bring an item or two for this competitive, and fun sale! Many valuable racing books, posters, and memorabilia have found new homes while being a great benefit to the Miller Club.

Please contact Lenore by phone or e-mail if you will be donating an item for our auction. All items will be included on a roster, which will be distributed prior to the sale. Please give Lenore a call

by June 15, so all items can be part of this auction list.

Millers at Milwaukee entry forms can be requested, or found on the harrymillerclub.com website. The entry fee is $300 for the first car, and includes 2 pit passes and 2 tickets for both the Welcome Gathering and the Banquet. Each additional car entered is $200,

and this fee includes 2 additional pit passes. All entrants must be active members of the Harry Miller Club.

In an effort to make transportation of cars a little easier, Club President Dana Mecum stated, “ I would be happy to provide parking at my museum in Walworth, WI, if anyone needs to bring a car early and return later for the event. Walworth is about 45 minutes west of the Milwaukee Mile. I know there are a number of meets during the summer, and if parking a trailer helps with Miller event travel plans, please let me know. We are looking forward to an exceptional event this year, and hope you will plan to be a part of it!”

—Lenore Heinzelmann

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Trailers/Cars parked at Milwaukee Mile

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Vanderbilt Cup era cars take first Laps on track, followed by all entrants

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Event concludes at track

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Cocktails at Crowne Plaza Silent Auction begins

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Banquet begins- Dinner Served

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Silent Auction winners announced Comments from Board Members

5:30 – 7 a.m. Welcome Social at Crowne Plaza First Floor Restaurant and Patio

Friday, July 6

Driver’s Meeting

Saturday, July 7 7:00 a.m.

Gates open at Milwaukee Mile

Trailers allowed to park at Milwaukee Mile

8:00 a.m.

Event opens to public

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Cars assemble on the track for group photo

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Cars allowed to run on track

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Photo taken of cars on track

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Event concludes

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Vanderbilt Cup & Harry A. Miller Courtesy of Mark Dees, The Miller Dynasty

In 1906, Harry Miller prepared Oldsmobile’s race car for The Vanderbilt Cup Races and was Ernie Keeler’s riding mechanic for the Elimination Trials... This was the only time Harry Miller participated directly in a motor race.

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Harry A. Miller Club News

Club Sponsorship Opportunities We are only a month away from our 18th annual Millers at Milwaukee event! Please consider one of the following sponsorship opportunities, and depending on the level, you or your organization will receive advertising and promotional benefits offered through our newsletter, the event program, and banquet program. There is also a link on our website for the top

three sponsorship levels. We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their sponsorships. The Club is grateful for all the support provided, which helps ensure the continued success of our Millers at Milwaukee event. We sincerely thank our Associate Sponsors and Friends listed below, for their generous support for our Millers at Milwaukee Event.

Associate Sponsors

Title Sponsorship Benefits: See Dana Mecum

Amelia Island Concourse d’Elegance Foundation

Ed Pink Racing Engines – Tom Mallory

•Full Page Ad in Miller Event Program •Full Page Ad in 3 Miller Club Newsletters •Link on Miller Website

Dano Davis

Phil Reilly & Company

Executive Sponsorship Benefits: $5,000

Friends of the Harry A. Miller Club Gary Schroeder Dennis Holloway Mitch Rasansky Dale Mueller

Carl Jensen Eldon Eby Carl Schulz Augie Pabst

Mark Ulinski Tedd Zamjahn Bob Casey

•Full Page Ad in Miller Event Program •Full Page Ad in Miller Club Newsletter •Link on Miller Website

Associate Sponsorship Benefits: $2,000 •One-Half Page Ad in Miller Event Program •One-Half Page Ad in 3 Miller Club Newsletters •Link on Miller Website

Friends of Harry Miller Club: $100-$200 •Name Listed in Miller Event Program •Name Listed in one line Miller Club Newsletter

The 18th Annual

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance March 8-10, 2013

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach

Featuring the Race Cars of Harry Miller

For Advance Tickets & Event Information, visit:

www.ameliaconcours.org Photo by Dave Wendt

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Communicating With Past Masters of Design

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hil Reilly is not only a loyal Harry Miller Club member and yearly entrant in our Millers at Milwaukee event, but for the past two years has also been an Associate Sponsor of our annual vintage race car meet at the Milwaukee Mile. Reilly is a founding business partner in the auto restoration firm Phil Reilly & Company, and Reilly’s connections to Miller Club founders Bob Sutherland and David Uihlein go back to the early 1980’s.

Reilly first met David Uihlein, Sr. at an Indy 500 event, and later shared restoration tips and support through cross country phone calls, as David worked on his own Alfa Romeo. We are pleased to feature Phil Reilly & Company, a highly successful restoration firm that has gained a formidable reputation for “simply remarkable work.”

This year marks the 30th anniversary for Phil Reilly & Company, as well as the beginning of a new ownership role for their long-time employee, Brian Madden. Phil Reilly & Company was founded in 1982 by equal partners, Ross Cummings, Ivan Zaremba and Phil Reilly. The business plan focused on mechanical restoration and repair of high performance and racing cars, with a special emphasis on engines. The company has grown to 11 employees, as well as the three partners, who will continue with the company for the foreseeable future.

The partners would say their specialty is, “Making cars and engines run and work the way they were designed to, without exception, compromise or excuse for

age or current use,” stated Reilly. “Brian is committed to the same goal, with the same team of talented mechanics and machinists; several of whom have worked with the company for more than 20 years.” According to Reilly, David Wallace, Zeke Prince and founding partner Ross Cummings, have long been the brain and talent trust at the company. “I believe their abilities with the Miller designs are simply remarkable.”

Reilly reflected on the growth of his company, stating, “The very first job at Phil Reilly & Co. came with my first employee, Jim Stranberg. Jim, who later went on to become a preeminent Bugatti specialist with his High Mountain Classics, brought with him Bob Sutherland’s Miller 91 “Majestic Special”. That was my first contact with a Miller, and started an

enduring passion for the marquee. Since 1982 more than 25 Miller/Offenhauser projects have been through the shop, and it constitutes some of our finest work.”

The Phil Reilly & Co. website highlights their business philosophy. “Vintage car restoration is a form of communicating with the past masters of automotive design and engineering.” Their portfolio includes many photos of their incredible restorations, with highlights of recognition

earned from major racing publications, including Vintage Motorsport and Autoweek. A paragraph taken from an Autoweek feature captures the essence of their business. The shop has no sign out front, not has evennoasign name thenot building.

“The shop out on front, even None of the has aNone desk,ofmerely a name on partners the building. the a long tidyhas workbench with aa metal stool. partners a desk, merely long tidy The shop is not meant to be exclusive, workbench with a metal stool. The shop is merely selective.

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Reilly, made a conscious decision From“We the beginning, says Reilly, We made to only work for decision people we a conscious to like. onlyReilly work &forCo. operates on the faith that its customers people we like. Reilly & Co. operates onwill understand respond will similarly to the the faith thatand its customers understand commitment makes to to the its own ideals.” and responditsimilarly commitment it makes to its own ideals.”

Reilly brings his 1960 Bowes Seal Fast Special, driven by A.J. Foyt to our Miller event. He has high praise for all of our founders’ efforts to create a unique vintage-racing event, while recognizing the great talent of Harry Miller. “The Miller event gives you the opportunity to have the most fun possible with your car. To be able to drive your car on this kind of oval track – the kind they were meant to be driven on –is indescribable.

The meet is organized in such a way that everyone drives their cars with a sense of mutual respect and trust. Last year, Chris Wilke, the great grandson of Bob Wilke – who won Indy twice with Rodger Ward driving drove my Bowes Seal Fast Special. Chris had such a great time, and could really appreciate what his great grandfather had achieved.

Where else could this have taken place?”

—Lenore Heinzelmann Photo courtesy of Phil Reilley & Company

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M e m b e r s h i p D r i v e C o n t i n u e s T h ro u g h J u n e 3 0 The goal of the Harry Miller Club is to share our members’ knowledge of vintage racing, and admiration for Harry A. Miller with the public and other racing enthusiasts. As an incentive to help build our membership, we are offering a special Harry Miller Club polo shirt to any current member who sponsors three new members before June 30. This program began in February, and we are pleased to announce that we have gained six new members in just a few months. Current members in good standing will retain the current

$25 membership rate for as long as their membership continues, uninterrupted. New members will pay an annual dues rate of $40 per year. Benefits of club membership include: 1) three newsletters per year; 2) a $5 discount at the Millers at Milwaukee event; 3) the opportunity to enter a car in our annual event; and 4) the opportunity to purchase banquet tickets at our annual meet.

Please ask your friends and fellow race car buffs to join and be a part The Harry A. Miller Club. Go to our website: www.harrymillerclub.com and complete

a membership application. Have them list your name as a sponsor. When we receive three membership applications with your sponsoring name, you will be notified and receive your handsome polo shirt.

Congratulations to Lance Baumberger for his sponsorship of new members Steve Serr, Dave Clem, and Bud and Joan Meyer. Lance has already received his handsome Miller polo shirt! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help build your club membership, while also earning a great prize.

—Lenore Heinzelmann

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B i l l H o m e i e r – F ro m Te x a s t o C a l i f o r n i a a n d I n d i a n a p o l i s Article By: Steve Zautke All photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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fter World War II, it wasn’t uncommon for a driver who cut his racing teeth in the Midget race car boom of post-war America to make the jump to the “big cars.” One driver who made the leap was Texas driver, Bill Homeier.

Born on August 31st, 1918, Homeier was a native of Rock Island, Texas and like many in the post-war 1940’s moved to southern California to race midgets and chase the big purses. In the late-1940’s, midget racing was king in California.

trivia answer, finishing in 33rd place, but completed 74 laps (184-miles), the most for a last place finisher. During his pit stop, his foot slipped off the clutch, causing the car to lurch into the wall, bending the suspension to a point that the car couldn’t continue. The following year, he drove Ernie Ruiz’s Travelon Trailer Kurtis KK500B and was unable to crack the

Over the next two seasons, he drove the familiar red car with the black tail in 13 events, making the field in several with a top finish of 5th at Sacramento in 1959 and 9th at Langhorne the following year.

In 1958, Eddie Kuzma built a lightweight, independent suspension roadster for J.C. Agajanian and his driver, Troy Ruttman.

Wrenched by ace mechanic, Frank

starting field. During the race, he did drive relief for Walt Faulkner, driving 30-laps for the “little dynamo” as he was known, assisting him to fifth place. Homeier did not appear on the track in 1956 and 1957.

In 1958, he tried two cars including the former Jones & Maley (now known as Safety Auto Glass Spl.) Kurtis KK500C he drove in the 1954 “500.”

McGurk, the car just wouldn’t make speed at the Brickyard. After failing to make the race twice, the car was brought to A.J. Watson’s shop in Glendale, CA where over the winter it was completely rebuilt in a more conventional manner. Norm Hall who owned the car, entered the car at the Speedway with the inimitable Ridgewood Builders on the hood for the 1960 race.

Early in the month, Hall was close on speed but not fast enough to make the race.

Chief mechanic, Bob Higman replaced Hall (the owner) with Homeier.

In California, he met tough competition, racing against the likes of Bill Vukovich, Sam Hanks, Troy Ruttman, Rodger Ward, Don Freeland, Bobby Ball, Danny Oakes, Allen Heath and others. In 1948, Homeier won at tracks such as Tulare, Fresno and Balboa driving the V-8 of Mike Casale.

Driving in the AAA midget ranks in 1953, Homeier finished his best in points: second to Leroy Warriner of Indianapolis.

Homeier’s wins that year included, West Palm Beach, Heidelberg, St. Louis and Springfield. In fact, he won the first two races of the following year at Gardena.

He even won a 100-lap midget race at the tough Langhorne track in 1958, overall winning 12 national midget races (AAA/

USAC). It was in 1953 Homeier made it to the big track, Indianapolis. He passed his driver’s test driving the Coast Grain Special, a Lesovsky upright dirt car which he was unable to get up to qualifying speed.

On bump day, he tried to squeak the Cal Connell Special, a Kurtis KK500A with a trick special-reverse torque Cadillac into the starting field, but burned a piston on a late qualifying attempt. In 1954 he made his first “500,” driving the Jones & Maley Special. It was in this race he became a

It wasn’t easy making the show at Indianapolis. In 1959, Homeier fell short as he lost an engine in Ollie Prather’s Go-Kart Kurtis 500G-2 on his second qualifying lap. Later that summer he picked up a ride, driving for Greek ship-owner, Tassi Vatis, who owned an aging Kurtis 4000.

Homeier got in the car on the second weekend and proceeded to squeak into the 33-car field. On race day the car completed

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the 500 miles to finish 13th and placed Homeier in the exclusive Champion Spark Plug 100-mile-an-hour club. After several marriages and two sons, William, Jr. and Carl, he married Helen and in 1962 drove

the final two races of his career. He took a teaching position at Cypress-Fairbanks High School outside of Houston, as an automotive instructor and received his teaching degree from Texas A&M. In the

1990’s, he retired to Palacios, TX passing away on May 5th, 2001 at age 82.

Thank you to William Homeier, Jr., Donald Davidson, and Gordon E. White for assistance on this article.

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P.O. Box 541 • Germantown • WI • 53022 Tel (262) 388-5221 • harrymillerclub.com E-mail: harrymillerclub@sbcglobal.net

July 6th-7th, 2012 About Harry A. Miller Excerpted By Mark Dees, The Miller Dynasty; The Hippodrome Publishing Co., 1994.

Photography courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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arry Miller was quite simply the greatest creative figure in the history of the American racing car. His engines dominated the American oval-track racing for almost more than half of a century. He created the great school of American thoroughbred engine design, which was faithfully followed by those who sought to outdo him. He was the originator, in the United States, of the racing car as an art object. Miller had a passion for metalwork and machinery that soared above and

beyond of all the practical consideration.

Parts of his machines that never would be seen by eyes other than those of the builders were formed and finished with loving care.

David V. Uihlein, Sr., founder of the Harry Miller Club, sought to bring recognition to harry Miller and his accomplishments while sharing his great race car and engine designs with younger generations. Miller based cars and/or engines dominated championship competition in this country during the 1920’s, winning thirty-nine Indianapolis 500 races!

Harry A. Miller Club B o a rd o f D i re c t o r s President Dana Mecum Office (262) 275-5050

Directors Brian Brunkhorst Lenore Heinzelmann Tom Mallory Bill Warner Tedd Zamjahn

Editor Miller News Lenore Heinzelmann This newsletter welcomes contributions, photos, suggestions, etc. Our plan is to feature our members cars along with the restoration process. Mailing such items shall be considered an expressed warranty by the author that said material is no way an infringement upon the right of others and not submitted for publication.

The next deadline is August 22, 2012.

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Finally, after six months of slogging through the mysterious governmental corridors of power and regulation, as well as a myriad of business prevention departments, Mecum Auctions will officially open its first offsite satellite office/showroom in beautiful downtown Laguna Beach, California, a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean and the epicenter and home of Southern California’s gear head automotive art/collector/four/two wheel ‘Passionistas’, who we call our friends, customers and clients. So come on down, come on in, just in time for the beginning of the annual two month Laguna Arts Festival in July and August, only this time instead of passion plays, sawdust, macramé, incense candles and sundry art, Mecum will bring a little oil, aroma of Castrol R, automotive art from the likes of Tom Fritz and David Chapple

plus classic cars and old bikes and whatever we can pack into 2,000 square feet!

Obviously we are happy to invite four and two wheel consignments for the upcoming Monterey Auction on Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt August 1618th, that captures probably the biggest gathering of money, cars, and automotive art aficionados on the planet. Are we ready? You bet. Mecum will be the focus of attention, challenging the perceived concept of muscle cars and more, with a glittering array of collectibles that week second to none. Prior to that we will have booths at the Dana Point Concours at the St. Regis Hotel June 23-24th and then at the Red Bull MotoGP

at Laguna Seca, Monterey July 27-29th as a warm up for the big show! So call, come on by, the BIG SHOW during Pebble Beach week is on the board as the biggest ever and filling up fast.

My personal congrats to our great partners and addictive TV partners, Velocity TV for the hour long special on the fabulous MV Augusta history on their Twisted Throttle highlighting the 71 bike collection upcoming at Monterey airing during the month of June – check it out. We’ve even got Wayne Carini ‘Chasing classic bikes’ on his great TV show, being a closet bike freak and now happy to come up like a groundhog in the spring with a couple of two wheelers! Also personally I still pursue the ‘Bucket List’ by checking out a P-51 while consigning a great General Patton/ Monty Montgomery WW2 Command Car we will have at Monterey for you wartime collectors, along with a couple of bikes – pinch me!! M For motorcycle consignments, contact Gavin Trippe at 949-433-2018 Gavin@Mecum.com

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Meet the Team

CHRIS MILIUs wears many hats under the Mecum Auctions umbrella. During each auction you can find him guiding cars onto the block, but off the block is where his true responsibility lies. Chris maintains and operates the fleet of trucks and trailers that travel from auction to auction, and ensures everything for set up arrives on time. Chris hangs his hat in Minnesota, but he also calls the interstate highway system home because more often than not, he’s headed to the next auction. Chris says that he “Really enjoys the fast-paced action and the close-knit camaraderie of the Mecum team!”

DAVID NEWHARDT is a recent full-time hire at Mecum Auctions, but he’s been taking photos for the company for the last four years. Originally from Chicago, he moved from Pasadena, California to southern Wisconsin to be one of the company’s full time photographers and writers. During his life-long automotive career, he’s written 14 automotive books, and was a staff photographer at Motor Trend magazine. He says, “The crew at Mecum are the best group I’ve ever worked with. Shooting beautiful cars, driving many of them, traveling, meeting wonderful people; I have the best job in the world!” M

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PROFILE:

’08 CADILLAC CTS-V

by KANE ROGERS

After years of drift and an alarming drop in sales through the Nineties, Cadillac division and the GM board of directors hatched a plan to resurrect the brand and rescue the oldest automobile manufacturer in America. After a number of false starts, in 2003 the company found new direction in the CTS sports sedan, whose chiseled features were the product of Cadillac’s new “Art and Design” styling approach.

That was followed by the highperformance CTS-V, a 400 HP roadburner whose astonishing performance had been honed at the famed Nurburgring. The CTS-V showed that Cadillac had re-established itself as a luxury performance leader, a point it pressed home in 2004 by entering a two-car factory team in the SCCA. That first year of competition was well served by testing a

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prototype under full racing conditions during 2003. Once the concept was thoroughly tested, the racing program was approved and work proceeded building the number two and three cars. The investment paid off handsomely in the Cadillacs’ first race at the Sebring 12 Hours, when Max Angelelli took Chassis No. 3 to the GT class win, immediately followed by teammate Andy Pilgrim in Chassis No. 2, who bogged at the start and then tore through the field of 28 cars in a remarkable show of dominance.

The 2004 season ended with Team Cadillac scoring second place in the SPEED GT Manufacturer’s Championship after taking five podium finishes including two more wins at Mosport and Road Atlanta.

Team Cadillac won the SPEED GT Manufacturer’s Championship

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in 2005, with Max Papis winning at Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, Canadian Ron Fellows winning at Mosport and Angelelli at Lime Rock. Consistency paid off for Pilgrim, who took the GT Driver’s Championship without winning a single race.

The team captured only two wins in 2006, first by Ron Fellows at Long Beach and then newcomer Lawson Aschenbach, who scored a win at Road Atlanta on the way to six podiums and was declared the SPEED World Challenge Rookie of the Year. Cadillac repeated as the series champion in 2007 under the new direction of former Viper racing manager Cory Gehling, with Pilgrim finishing second in the driver’s standings, followed by Aschenbach in third.

With the looming bankruptcy of GM, in 2008 the Cadillac SPEED

World Challenge team was dismantled, but improved fortunes saw Cadillac return to the series in 2011 and again for the 2012 season with brand new CTS-V coupes. Cadillac has experienced a true renaissance in the course of a rocky and tumultuous decade, thanks in very large part to the success of the factory racing efforts led by this very machine, which at the hands of driver Andy Pilgrim was the class of the field in the most competitive racing series in North America.

Built by Pratt & Miller Engineering & Fabrication of New

Hudson, Michigan, the Number 8 Andy Pilgrim Cadillac CTS-V factory race car began life as a body-in-white, but the finished product is an engineering marvel.

The shell is sectioned over the chassis rails and the floor pan and front wheel well openings raised to lower the car and thereby improve its aerodynamics. The firewall was moved rearward and the engine dropped to improve front-rear weight bias and lower the center of gravity, and rear wheelwell tubs installed to accommodate the huge Toyo P335/30R18 rear tires (P335/30R18s are used up front, with factory-look 18-inch O.Z. racing wheels all around).

Pratt & Miller installed a full chrome moly roll cage and modified the floor pan to accept

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the Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission, which is straight from the Cadillac parts bin but is mounted on its side for better packaging. The dash is carbon fiber, which also plays a significant role in the car’s racy exterior, which uses the material for every body panel except the roof, which is the required stock steel unit.

Cadillac also took advantage of Pratt & Miller’s vast experience with Corvette Racing’s engine program, working a number of modifications to the stock LS6 engine. The stroke is shortened by 9.0 millimeters and the bore increased by 6.3mm, approximating the stock displacement while allowing an increase in maximum engine speed from 6,500 RPM to over 7,900, although the SCCA limited it to 7,000 after its 2004 debut at Sebring. The result is an increase in power to well over 500 horses.

Finally, the car uses mostly stock CTS-V suspension components such as the halfshafts and differential case, while employing special springs, shocks, sway bars and bushings.

Presented as it ran in 2008 with Team Remington livery, the car remains one of the most aggressive-appearing devices ever to compete in the SPEED World Challenge. More importantly, it still qualifies for SCCA competition in the new Super Touring class created in 2009.

It will cross the auction block Saturday August 18, 2012 in Monterey. M

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FEATURE LOT

S77

1937 John Deere Model 62

TIME TO CONSIGN W W W. M E C U M . C O M

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The Real Barn Finds DAN MECUM

IT’S SILVER AND IT’S THE KING Silver King tractors were some of the most advanced tractors of their time. They were originally built under the name “Plymouth” after the small Ohio town where they were produced.

The parent company, Fate-Root-Heath, built clay machinery, yard locomotives, and equipment for sharpening reel-type mower blades. During the Depression, business slowed, so the firm turned to agricultural products, namely tractors. The first model debuted in 1934.

After a tangle with the Chrysler Corporation over the Plymouth name, the company made the

decision to change the name of their tractors to Silver King.

Though Silver King was a small company, they were always innovative and embraced the cutting edge of new technology.

such speeds make these tractors perfect for tractor rides and parades.

Henry Ford even purchased Silver King tractors before he made the deal with Harry Ferguson, saying that they (Silver King’s) are “The best tractor on the Market”.

The tractor presented here is a 1948 Model 42 that was a real barn find in Central Indiana. This tractor, along with a very rare Silver King Orchard, will be featured at the Gone Farmin’ Vintage Tractor Auction on August 3 and 4 in Walworth, Wisconsin. M

Though Silver King was a small company, they were always innovative and embraced the cutting edge of new technology.

The “Plymouth” tractor was the first tractor designed for the use of rubber tires. Silver King tractors also had an unheard of road speed of 25 mph! This draws the attention of collectors today, because being capable of MECUM.COM

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MECUm comes to INDY TO auction

THEN stays to race IN THE 500 Just days before the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500, Dana Mecum and Mecum Auctions were approached by Panther Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with the opportunity to participate as a primary sponsor for their No. 22 Dallara Chevrolet piloted by Oriol Servia. Mecum jumped at the opportunity, later commenting, “The Mecum family has been involved in racing for over 40 years, and the Indy 500 is the pinnacle of racing. So when

The entire Mecum family was on hand to watch the race and cheer as driver Servia, who qualified 27th and found himself a lap down after a leaking tire forced him to pit early, clawed his way back up through the field to a spectacular 4th place finish behind race winner Dario Franchitti.

Panther DRR declared their car’s “Mecum SOLD” stickers their lucky charms after the hard-fought race. The day marked a careerbest result in the Indianapolis 500 for both Oriol Servia and Panther DRR, who together had gained a total of 61 positions in five races to

Panther DRR presented this opportunity to us, it took less than five seconds to get onboard. ” Panther DRR Co-Owner Robbie Buhl noted, “We were elated to have Mecum on board for the Indianapolis 500 as well as partner with us for the rest of the 2012 IndyCar season on the No. 22 entry. Dennis Reinbold, our entire team of sponsor partners and I share a deep appreciation and adoration for all cars, so this couldn’t be a better fit. Our goal is to help Dana and the entire team at Mecum Auctions put many more ‘SOLD’ stickers on many more cars in the future.”

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that point in the season. That great finish at Indy was followed by a 5th place finish at Detroit’s Belle Isle circuit, where once again the team fought adversity to climb from 16th on the grid.

With ten races left to run on the IndyCar 2012 calendar, Dana Mecum and everyone at Mecum Auctions anticipate many more exciting moments and yet more success in their new partnership with Panther DRR, especially with the experienced crew assembled

by Reinbold and Buhl and the veteran Oriol Servia at the wheel of the No. 22 Dallara-Chevrolet.

Look for Mecum Auctions to return as Panther DRR’s primary sponsor at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on August 5.

Dreyer & Reinbold is in its 13th season of full-time competition in 2012, making it one of the longesttenured teams in IZOD IndyCar Series competition. Co-owners Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl first teamed up in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000, tasting victory in that first race with Buhl behind the wheel.

DRR now has over 316 starts to its credit and has qualified a total of 31 cars for the Indianapolis 500. The team’s history boasts a wealth of championship alumni, including Indianapolis 500

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winners Al Unser, Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, and IZOD IndyCar Series race winner Ryan Briscoe. The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500, as Dennis Reinbold’s grandfather, ‘Pop’ Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway through the 30s, 40s, and 50s. The Mecum family’s 40-year involvement in racing and their collective passion for historic Indy cars are the perfect compliment to this accomplished team. M

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa • Del Monte Golf Course

Monterey, CA

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1986 Porsche 962 1986 Sebring Winner S/N 113

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1977 Porsche 935

FIA, European & IMSA History S/N 0911

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1974 Porsche 911 RSR IROC The Emerson Fittipaldi Car S/N 0100

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1972 L&M Porsche 917/10 Spyder

’72 Can-Am Champion Driven by George Follmer and Mark Donohue S/N 003

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1987 Porsche 962 Bob Akin’s Last 962 S/N C04

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1977 Porsche 934.5

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At The Redline

JOHN KRAMAN

YOUR TIME ON THE BLOCK Here are some insider tips on making sure your auction sale experience is both enjoyable and profitable! As we typically open the consignment docket 4 months prior to the auction, the first move is to get your position early. All early entries are included in the initial marketing programs such as website rollouts and Big Brochures.

Request for Position forms are available on our website and are also mailed out when auction dates are announced. The consignment department is always available by phone to assist in any way, and we welcome your calls.

Good quality photographs are needed to be able to properly present your entry in the best

way possible. In addition, the vehicle description is needed on the contract which is used to correctly describe your entry on our website and car card which is placed in the vehicle window onsite. This information is also provided to the auctioneer and is

stand out as a quality vehicle worthy of high bidder interest.

This advance preparation also includes a well-charged battery and fresh gas. And spending time with your entry onsite to show the car and answer questions to bidders is extremely helpful too.

When it is your time on the block, taking the reserve off early will keep more bidders active and will maximize selling price.

I always suggest following the professional advice from the sellers representative on the stage regarding reserve strategy. These guys are the absolute best in the business and are totally in tune with the bidders in the room.

Good luck, welcome aboard, and see you at the auction! M

All early entries are included in the initial marketing programs such as website rollouts and Big Brochures. displayed on the bid screen.

It is crucial that all information provided is factual, accurate and verifiable. Early check in at the auction location will allow maximum bidder exposure and will help build interest.

Having the entry well prepared mechanically and cosmetically will ensure that your entry will MECUM.COM

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Insider’s Scoop

SIDEWAYS

by DAVID NEWHARDT

This month’s title doesn’t refer to the premise of the hit movie, but rather lighting your vehicle for photography. In prior issues, I’ve touched upon the importance of your car, motorcycle, boat, etc., being well lit for promotional use. A wellilluminated vehicle will catch a buyer’s eye more quickly, improving the chances for big dollars on the auction block.

Putting the sun over the photographers shoulder is a time-tested setup for even illumination.

But there are times when a touch of drama can increase the appeal of the ride. And the easiest way to inject drama is to sidelight a car.

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in shade. This technique works well in the early morning and late afternoon when the sun is lower on the horizon. It’s a rare day when an automobile looks good when photographed at high noon.

Harsh shadows beneath the car

whether it’s reflected light from a wall, or a bit of camera flash. You don’t want the shadows to be so dark that you can’t see detail. This technique is a little more work than putting your car in a parking lot on your lunch break and

Taken with standard outdoor lighting

Taken with more dramatic side lighting

will do nothing to enhance the design, and the sheer brightness of mid-day light will tend to wash out most colors.

One more tip; when you use side lighting, try to fill in the shadows with a little light, MECUM.COM

snapping a photo, but the results are well worth the effort. And when you can make your vehicle stand out in a crowd, odds are good that interest on the auction block is going to be that much better. All because of a little sidelight. M

H LOTS AVAILABLE JUNE 22-23 AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD 2012 ST.CHARLES, IL H Lot# S18 1974 CORVETTE

Lot# S38 1963 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327/300 HP NOM, 4-speed transmission, New top

Lot# S54 1969 CORVETTE

Lot# S19 1980 CORVETTE COUPE

Lot# S21 1971 CORVETTE COUPE

Matching numbers LT1 350/330 HP engine, 4-speed, Canadian car with GM of Canada documentation, Protect-O-Plate, Tank sticker, Power windows, Tilt/tele steering, Power steering and brakes

Lot# S19 1980 CORVETTE COUPE Lot# S22 1982 CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION All original two owner car, Collector Edi-

tion, Loaded with factory options

Lot# S24 2001 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE LS1, 6-speed

Lot# S53 1978 CORVETTE COUPE

Lot# S41 1987 CORVETTE CALLAWAY

#188 of 500, B2K twin turbo motor, Believed to be 1 of only 2 1987 Callaways with $4500 high performance automatic transmission option, Micro-fueler fuel enrichment system, Callaway Ram Air system, Z52 handling package

Lot# S55 1967 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

427/435 HP engine, 4-speed transmission, Positraction, Redline tires

Lot# S43 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Matching numbers 327/350 HP, 4-speed transmission, Factory air conditioning

Lot# S44 1971 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Two owner car, Matching numbers 350/270 HP engine, Automatic, Air conditioning, Deluxe interior, Original bill of sale and other documentation

Lot# S46 1959 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

283/230 HP, Automatic, Bloomington Gold certified, NCRS Top Flight and High Point awards, Duntov Award of Excellence, Frame-off restoration

Lot# S56 1996 CORVETTE COUPE

Matching numbers LT4 engine, ATI P-1SC procharged to 450 HP, 6-speed, Grand Sport chrome wheels, Custom interior, New carpet, Two tops, All documentation

Lot# S25 2000 CORVETTE COUPE

LS1, Automatic, Satellite radio installed, Glass top, Black wheels, Tinted windows, Two tone interior, Custom stainless exhaust�

Lot# S47 1975 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

350 CI, Automatic, Air conditioning, Power brakes & windows, Restored AM/FM radio, Rare Neutral interior, 450 man hour restoration by an NCRS judge

Lot# S57 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S49 1995 CORVETTE PACE CAR CONVERTIBLE Indy 500 track car, Delivered direct

Lot# S58 1996 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT

283/270 HP, 4-Speed

Lot# S28 1986 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Bloomington Gold Benchmark certified, NCRS Top Flight, Triple Crown award, 6,800 actual miles, Original window sticker, bill of sale, copy of original MSO

Lot# S29 1973 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

350 CI, 4-speed, Air conditioning, Power windows, Power brakes, Power steering, CD player, All new brakes and calipers All around

to Indy for use in the race, Car #46 out of 527, Only 25,000 documented miles, Excellent condition

Lot# S50 1979 CORVETTE COUPE

1 of 81 with Red interior, Always stored in a climate controlled atmosphere, Believed to be 12,000 original miles, Optioned with Z51 suspension, Original window sticker

Lot# S32 1990 CORVETTE ZR1 COUPE

All original, highly awarded, 2 Hardtops, Extra set of wheels and tires included, Original documents and owner history

Lot# S33 1986 CORVETTE COUPE

Matching numbers, Aluminum Flowmaster exhaust, Viper security system, Leather seats, Aluminum flow intake runners buffed and polished 33

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Lot# S51 1978 CORVETTE PACE CAR EDITION Believed to be 8,947 original miles,

Matching numbers, Glass roof panels, Three owners, last owner for 28 years MECUM.COM

Lot# S60 1963 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

327/340 HP engine, 4-speed transmission, 60,674 miles, 3rd owner has had car for 40 years, Always garaged and never driven in winter MECUMMONTHLY

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H LOTS AVAILABLE JUNE 22-23 AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD 2012 ST.CHARLES, IL H Lot# S61 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S82 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

327/365 HP engine, 4-speed manual transmission, Black exterior, Black interior with White soft top, Rally wheels

Lot# S70 1969 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

427 CI bored to 440 CI, 4-speed, Optional Hardtop with black and silver stripe, Power steering, Build included an L88 crank shaft, with comp cam and valve train

Lot# S83 1972 CORVETTE LT1 CONVERTIBLE Believed to be 18,000 original

Lot# S62 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

miles, Factory air conditioning

Frame-off restoration completed in 1999, Matching numbers engine, 1500 miles and one owner since restoration, Restored factory gauges, Torch Red with Black interior and convertible top

Lot# S71 1971 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

454/365 HP, 4-speed, Complete body-off restoration, All dates and numbers correct, Hardtop, Air conditioning, Power steering and brakes, Tilt-telescopic steering, AM/FM radio, Power windows

Lot# S84 1967 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Fully restored, L71 427/435 HP engine, M21 4-speed manual, 4.11 posi rear end, Factory side exhaust, Bolton wheels, Redline tires, Documented with the tank sticker, Protect-O-Plate and dealer invoice

Lot# S65 1966 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

L72 engine, Matching numbers drivetrain, Knock-off wheels, Factory side exhaust, Teak wheel, New soft top, Factory hardtop, Frame off restoration

Lot# S72 1966 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Complete frame-off restoration, 4,076 miles since restoration, Matching numbers, Red with Red leather, Garage kept

Lot# S85 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

327/340 HP, 4-speed, Radio and heater delete, Hardtop

Lot# S67 1967 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Believed to be 32,000 actual miles, Powerglide transmission, Auxiliary Hardtop, AM/FM radio, Side exhaust, Power steering, Positraction axle

Lot# S73 1967 CORVETTE COUPE

Matching numbers 327/300 HP, 4-speed, Factory air, Changed to 4.11 rear end, Bolt-on wheels, Radial redline tires mounted, set of bias-ply shipped to buyer, Factory side exhaust

Lot# S76 1967 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S87 1967 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Matching numbers 427/435 HP, M21 4-speed, Power steering, Power brakes, Side exhaust, Transistor ignition, Black leather, Headrests, Bolt-on wheels, Redline tires, Hardtop

427/435 HP, 4-speed

Lot# S68 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

327/365 HP, 4-speed, Air conditioning, Power windows, Power brakes, Side exhaust, Teak steering wheel, Tele column, Goldline tires, Restored hardtop

Lot# S79 1966 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 427/425 HP, 4-speed

Lot# S88 1969 CORVETTE L88 COUPE

Original and Unrestored 1969 L88 Corvette, Original drivetrain paint interior and miles, J56 special heavyduty brakes, Rare M22 4-speed manual, F41 suspension, Well documented

Lot# S69 2010 CORVETTE ZR1

Supercharged LS9, 6-speed, Every available option, Carbon fiber roof, hood and Air dam, ZR1 wheels, Burgundy Metallic and Crystal Red 34

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Lot# S81 1967 CORVETTE COUPE

427/390 HP, 4-speed, Believed to be 29,505 actual miles, NCRS verified and judged, 98%, NCRS Bowtie award winner, Documentation available back to original owner MECUM.COM

Lot# S89 1963 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 327/340 HP, 4-speed

Lot# S91 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

283/270 HP engine, 3-speed, Working power top, Two 4-barrel carburetors MECUMMONTHLY

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H LOTS AVAILABLE JUNE 22-23 AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD 2012 ST.CHARLES, IL H Lot# S93 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S108 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Lot# S96 1953 CORVETTE ROADSTER

Untouched original car, Formerly from the Alan Jackson Collection, Blue Flame Six, Automatic, 1 of 300 produced

2010 NCRS Top Flight scoring 99.2 points, NCRS National Convention July 2010 scored 99.6, Duntov award at 2010 National, Invited to be Duntov display at the NCRS 2011 Gallery X, 327/360 HP, 4-speed

Lot# S122 1993 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 40th anniversary

Lot# S109 1967 CORVETTE Excellent condition, Retro style

Lot# S123 2003 CORVETTE COUPE 50th anniversary

Lot# S97 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Lot# S111 1956 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Complete body-off restoration, Completely rebuilt 350 CI with accessories, Muncie 4-speed

Lot# S124 1995 CORVETTE ZR1 Lot# S99 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Bloomington Gold certified, NCRS Top Flight regionals and national, NCRS Duntov in 2011, Chevy VetteFest Gold Spinner and Triple Crown, 4-speed transmission, 327/340 HP engine

Lot# S112 1965 CORVETTE COUPE

396/425 HP, 4-speed, Six NCRS Top Flight awards, Window sticker, Bill of sale, Yenko was the original dealer, Factory documentation

Lot# S125 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Bloomington Gold, Duntov, Gold Spinner, Triple Crown, AACA Senior and multiple NCRS, Hardtop, 327/360 HP, 4-speed, 3.70 Positraction rear axle

Lot# S115 1959 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Lot# S101 1965 CORVETTE COUPE

2010 Bloomington Gold certified, Two NCRS Top Flight certificates in 2010, 3 year frame-off restoration, Has every option except the big tank, 327/350 HP engine, 4-speed transmission

Lot# S127 1962 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S102 1967 CORVETTE Lot# S103 1970 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Covertible with hardtop and soft top, 350 CI, 4-speed transmission

Lot# S104 1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

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Lot# S120 1978 CORVETTE COUPE

Corvette Correction frame, LS2 engine, 6-speed transmission, Meticulous restoration, Retains stock Corvette appearance, Dana 44 rear end, Custom gauges, Custom leather interior

25th anniversary, Oyster interior, 350 CI, 4-speed

Lot# S138 1964 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Lot# S121 1988 CORVETTE COUPE 35th anniversary, Former Chip Miller car MECUM.COM

Matching numbers 327/365 HP engine, 4-speed, Frame-off restoration, New knock-off wheels , New top, New paint change to Riverside Red MECUMMONTHLY

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Lot# S10 1974 FORD F100 XLT RANGER

240 CI, 3-speed, Factory topper, Original paint, All documentation, Never driven in winter, New brakes

Lot# S15 1986 CHEVROLET PICKUP

Lot# S26 1978 LINCOLN MARK V COUPE

460 CI, Automatic, Purchased new in Kentucky, Original bill of sale, Purchased from original owner in 2001 with 4,700 miles on odometer, Driven only 5,142 miles since

Lot# S33 1988 CHEVROLET CAMARO IROC Z28 COUPE Always garage kept, Never seen winter, T-tops

Lot# S35 1990 JAGUAR XJS V12 CONVERTIBLE Always stored in heated garage, Believed to be 7,600 original miles, Very well taken care of, Last year for four headlights

Lot# S36 1990 LINCOLN MARK VII LSC COUPE Original and very clean in and out, 5.0 HO

V-8, Automatic, Leather interior, Power everything, New tires, Dual exhaust

Lot# S17 1929 MERCEDES-BENZ REPLICA Lot# S19 1978 CHEVROLET LUV TRUCK

Lot# S28 1999 FORD F100 PICKUP

Factory supercharger, Automatic, Dust cover, Tunnel cover, Factory multiple CD player, Original owners guide, Foot bumper stand, Trailer hitch

Lot# S22 1987 CHEVROLET IROC Z28

Lot# S38 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SEDAN Restored, 350 CI, Automatic, New paint, brakes, muffler and interior

Lot# S39 1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427 CI Tri-Power

Lot# S29 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS Lot# S23 1995 CADILLAC DCS

One owner, North Star engine, Automatic transmission, Believed to be 26,296 actual miles, White Diamond Pearl tri-coat finish, Cream leather interior, Light Tan carpeting, Sunroof

350 CI, Automatic, Rare Camaro RS in Azure Turquoise with White vinyl top, Power steering, Power windows, Rosewood tilt steering wheel, Fold down rear seat, Deluxe interior with houndstooth seats

Lot# S40 1960 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE 389 CI, Automatic, Power steering,

Power brakes, Power windows, Power top, new carpet

Lot# S42 1928 FORD MODEL AA STAKE BED PICKUP Minnesota Forest Service truck,

Forest Service brass ID on dash #128, Frame-off restoration, Restored with guidance from Minnesota DNR, Multiple national show class winner

Lot# S44 2010 FORD F350 Lot# S24 1969 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 CONVERTIBLE 351 CI 4-V engine, FMX automatic transmission, New Black top, California Black plate car, Power windows, Power steering, Power front disc brakes, All original body panels

Lot# S30 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS

100% original, 44,000 miles believed to be original, Always garage kept, Never seen winter

Lot# S45 1947 CHEVROLET STYLEMASTER Purchased new in 1947 and has been with same family entire time, Less than 3000 miles since restored/updated with rebuilt 216 CI engine with 3-speed

Lot# S25 1948 FORD F1 PANEL TRUCK

350 CI engine, 700R4 transmission, Edelbrock performer package, Mustang II suspension, Rack and pinion steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, Custom paint and interior 36

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Lot# S31 1960 CHEVROLET BEL AIR HARDTOP 348 V-8, Three 2-barrel carburetors,

4-speed, Ceramic coated headers, Interior has been restored

Lot# S32 1966 BUICK RIVIERA MECUM.COM

Lot# S46 1973 PLYMOUTH SEBRING Lot# S47 1953 MG TD REPLICA

Titled as a 1953 MG on clean Arizona title, All VW components rebuilt assembly, engine, transmission, suspension and brakes MECUMMONTHLY

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Lot# S49 1949 FORD PICKUP

Ground-up restoration, Flathead V-8 with Edelbrock aluminum heads, Borg Warner 5-speed transmission, Vintage air, Rack and pinion steering, Tilt wheel

Lot# S66 1966 FORD MUSTANG 2+2 FASTBACK Absolutely unrestored, 289 CI 4 barrel,

Automatic, California car, Original fastback Mustang, Power steering, Power brakes, Air conditioning

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Lot# S75 2003 FORD MUSTANG COBRA CONVERTIBLE One owner, Believed to be 7,081

actual miles, 4.6L supercharged, 6-speed, Always kept inside, #3470 of 5082, All documents

Lot# S50 1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS HARDTOP Original 138 car, Fresh 396 CI engine,

Fresh Muncie 4-speed transmission, Red with Black interior and Black vinyl top

Lot# S52 1953 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP

Restored, 235 CI, 3-speed, New oak bed, Whitewall tires, New chrome

Lot# S67 1970 CHEVROLET NOVA

Lot# S76 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS

Lot# S68 2003 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1

Lot# S77 1964 CHEVROLET NOVA

Fresh 396/375 HP engine, New Edelbrock 750 CFM carburetor, New exhaust, M22 rock crusher 4-speed transmission, Wilwood power disc brakes, 12 bolt posi rear end , Richmond 4.11 gears

350 CI engine, M22 Muncie 4-speed transmission, 12 bolt Eaton Tru Trac locker, 3.55 gears, New driveshaft, Front disc brakes

Lot# S55 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR HARDTOP 327 CI, 4-speed, Custom Deluxe,

Professionally aligned trunk, hood and door lines, Two tone pearl paint

Lot# S57 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR HARDTOP 355/375 HP, 4-speed manual, 3.73 posi

rear end, 4-wheel disc brakes

Candy Apple Red with Black leather interior, One owner, 5-speed manual, Ram Air Shaker hood scoop, Mach 1 handling suspension

350 engine with Edelbrock heads, 4-speed, Fender-well headers, New seats, New door panels

Lot# S71 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS

Lot# S60 1972 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK 351 CI, Automatic, Sports package,

Ram air hood, Power steering, Air conditioning, Power disc brakes, Dual exhaust

Lot# S61 1952 CHEVROLET PICKUP Lot# S63 1963 AMC RAMBLER

Lot# S78 1965 FORD MUSTANG 2+2 Lot# S72 1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS

New paint, Engine rebuilt on period correct 396 CI block, Two restorations, New Black vinyl top, Total rebuild on stock Muncie 4-speed, Dark Metallic Green interior, New suspension, Power steering

Lot# S79 1953 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP

Lot# S65 1953 FORD WOODY STATION WAGON Original straight 6 cylinder engine, 3-speed transmission, Converted to a 12 volt system, Power door locks, New brakes, Fresh new paint 37

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289 CI, Automatic, 1,000 miles on complete restoration, Several car show trophys

Lot# S73 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD MECUM.COM

Deluxe 5 window cab, Life long California truck, Updated Thriftmaster 235 CI 6 cylinder, Rebuilt differential with 3.38 highway gears, Updated to 12 volt electric system MECUMMONTHLY

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Lot# S81 1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE

1953 flathead Mercury crank bored 60 over, Edelbrock 4 barrel intake with Holley carburetor, Super Black Cherry paint

Lot# S108 1967 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE

Lot# S92 1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Lot# S109 1953 BUICK 2-DOOR HARDTOP

Formerly from the George Barris Collection, Known as Peaches and Cream, Frame-off restoration, National award winning automobile, Custom shaved hood and doors, Beautiful leather interior

Lot# S111 1940 FORD DELUXE CONVERTIBLE All steel, Nicely restored, Maroon with Red leather interior, Tan top, Correct V-8 12V, New duals, Grill guard, Wing tips

Lot# S85 1966 CHEVROLET NOVA

LT1 engine, 4L60E transmission, Currie 9” , 3.70 Positraction, 4 link, TCI front clip, Power disc brakes, 2”” dropped spindles, Power rack and pinion, Air conditioning

Lot# S86 1934 FORD 4-DOOR SEDAN

1934 Ford Street rod with suicide doors, Original steel body with fiberglass front fenders, 350 V-8, Turbo 350 trans, 9 inch Ford rear

Lot# S88 1979 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Lot# S97 1966 FORD FAIRLANE 500 XL CONVERTIBLE

289 CI, Automatic, Life long Arizona car, Only 9,299 produced, Factory air conditioning, Power steering and brakes, Bucket seat and console, Deluxe wheel covers

Lot# S98 1932 FORD HI-BOY ROADSTER

327 CI, 5-speed, Steel Brookfield body, Original 1932 chassis, Chevrolet 327 CI engine, Three dueces, 5-speed transmission, Ford rear end, Original Moore dropped front axle

Lot# S112 1932 CHEVROLET SPECIAL 4-DOOR SEDAN Confederate series, AACA award winner, 3-speed manual, Dual side mounts, Rear trunk, Luggage rack, Dual horns, Eagle radiator cap

Lot# S89 1979 PONTIAC TRANS AM

Same owner since 1983, Rust free car, Automatic transmission, AM/FM radio, Cragar mags

Lot# S113 1970 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 Lot# S103 1995 DODGE VIPER ROADSTER Lot# S90 1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE Matching Numbers 350/330 HP, Believed to be 62,250 actual miles, T-Tops

Lot# S91 1931 FORD STREET ROD

Supercharged 355 CI engine, Automatic, 9”” Ford rear end, Fiberglass body 38

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488/400 HP, 6-speed, Hard and soft top, Chrome wheels, Custom painted dash, Air conditioning, 1 of 500 Yellow Vipers produced in 1995

Lot# S105 1956 CHEVROLET 210 SEDAN

Lot# S107 1980 PONTIAC TRANS AM

496/660 HP, 5-speed, 2,000 miles since complete restoration, WS6 optioned car with 4-wheel power disc brakes, power steering, original interior MECUM.COM

527 CI with aluminum heads & intake, 5-speed, Demon carburetor, Ceramic headers, Dual exhaust and custom gauges, 5-speed Keisler transmission, 9”” Ford rear end with 3.73 limited slip gear ratio, Custom Dana drive shaft

Lot# S114 1933 FORD COUPE

Lot# S115 1950 FORD CLUB COUPE

Corvette 350 CI engine, Edelbrock carburetor, Air conditioning, Tilt column, Dual exhaust, Fender skirts, Radio MECUMMONTHLY

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302/290 HP, 4-speed, Shaker air induction, 9”” rear end with a 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end, Power steering, Power disc brakes, Factory deluxe interior

Lot# S117 1932 FORD HI-BOY ROADSTER

Fresh build in 2010, 350 small block Chevy, 350 Turbo transmission, Leather trim, Unique Duvall windshield, Driven only about 700 miles since finished

Lot# S134 1985 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP Lot# S135 1957 FORD CUSTOM

Fresh 312 CI V-8 Tri-Power engine, 3-speed with overdrive, All steel, New Red paint with Grey interior, Front disc brakes, New dual exhaust system

Lot# S125 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 2-DOOR HARDTOP 6,000 miles since frame-off

restoration in early 2000s, 350/350 remanufactured units, GM 65 Caprice rear end, Sandersen headers, 4-barrel Edelbrock carb

Lot# S137 1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA CONVERTIBLE All Firehawk options,

Original Texas car, No rust ever, Plenty of factory paperwork and past owner information

Lot# S141 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Lot# S118 1931 FORD MODEL A ROADSTER Complete restoration, Rebuilt motor,

transmission and chassis, New 12 volt system, New body, fenders, running boards and hood

Lot# S119 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Lot# S131 1949 MERCURY COUPE

Ford flathead V-8 engine, 3-speed transmission, Roof chopped, lowered spindles, Shaved and decked, Frenched headlights, Corvette tail lights, Power windows, Lake pipes

Lot# S132 1932 FORD ROADSTER Lot# S122 1933 FORD STREET ROD

350/350 HP engine, Fiberglass body, Four bar suspension, 9’ Ford rear end, Torque Thrust wheels

Lot# S144 1966 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE White convertible top, Correct

date-coded 289 V-8, Automatic, 4-barrel carburetor, Front wheel disc brakes, GT dual exhaust and air cleaner

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