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Mecum Auctions Offers The Salmon Brothers Collection, June 16, 2012

June 15, 2012

One Hundred Years of American Automotive History Hits the Auction Block at No Reserve

Walworth, WI – June 7, 2012 — Mecum will offer a collection of nearly 140 American collector cars spanning a full century of automotive history ranging from a 1908 Maxwell (Lot S71) to a 2008 Roush-powered Ford Mustang (Lot S140). All vehicles will be sold at No Reserve, June 16, 2012 at the Salmon Brothers “Car Barn” in North Little Rock, Ark.

1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton; 1957 Pontiac Bonneville

Above: 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton, Lot S81 Below: 1957 Pontiac Bonneville, Lot S73

Twin brothers and Arkansas natives, Tom and Don Salmon, have spent well over half a century amassing an incredible collection of classic and collector automobiles with one common theme; American made. With an example of nearly every major domestic manufacturer represented in the collection, this special Mecum Auction event will be a true celebration of the American automobile.

Among the impressive line-up of vehicles crossing the block on this action packed day include an original 1957 Pontiac Bonneville (Lot S73), a rare 1957 fuel-injected Chevy Nomad (Lot S76), and a stunning 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton (S81) that is one of only 3 ever produced. A handful of engines and road art will also be offered throughout the day. The complete online catalog is available at Mecum.com.

Bidder credentials are required for admittance into this Special Event. The public is welcome and bidder registration can be completed at the door. All registered bidders receive a commemorative copy of the Salmon Brothers Collection Catalog.

Those unable to attend in person can take in all the action during the live web broadcast at Mecum.com with multiple camera angles and play-by-play commentary by automotive experts John Kraman and David Newhardt. For additional information visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

Schedule:
The Salmon Brothers Collection
4343 Roundtop Road
North Little Rock, Ark. 72117
Preview: Friday, June 15th 10-6 p.m. and Saturday June 16th, 8-11 a.m.
Auction: Saturday, June 16th at 11 a.m.
(All Times Central)

Photo Credit: David Newhardt and John Hollansworth Jr. Courtesy of Mecum Auctions

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Mecum Announces the Salmon Brothers Collection

March 27, 2012

Salmon Brothers Collection for Mecum

WALWORTH, Wis., March 27, 2012. – Mecum Auctions announces a special auction event has been added to its 2012 schedule, as they prepare to offer The Salmon Brothers Collection, June 16, 2012, in North Little Rock, Ark.

Twin brothers Tom and Don Salmon, avid car collectors for more than 40 years will sell their private collection of more than 140 cars along with a group of GM engines, and a variety of rare parts and road art all at no reserve.   Headlined by an extraordinary gathering of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs, the collection also includes Corvettes, Muscle Cars, 50′s, Classics and Antiques spanning 100 years of rich American automotive history.

“Every car collector in the country can appreciate what the Salmon brothers have brought together over the years,” said President and CEO Dana Mecum.  “Nearly every major domestic manufacturer has representative examples in this collection with vehicles ranging from a 1908 Maxwell to a Roush powered 2008 Ford Mustang. Mecum Auctions has specialized in offering significant American automobiles since our inception 25 years ago, and the Salmon brothers collection is a superb example of our shared appreciation of American automotive heritage.”

Salmon Brothers Collection for Mecum

The complete auction lineup will be available soon at on our website. For questions and bidder registration information visit www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

Schedule:
The Salmon Brothers Collection
4343 Roundtop Road
Little Rock, Ark. 72117
Preview: Friday, June 15th 10-6 p.m. and Saturday June 16th, 8-11 a.m.
Auction: Saturday, June 16th at 11 a.m.
(All Times Central)

Photos Credit:  David Newhardt Courtesy of Mecum Auctions

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Mecum Auctions Celebrates 25th Year

March 22, 2012

1967 Yenko

Offering Over 2,100 Cars at Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic Auction, May 15-20, 2012

Mecum Auctions will celebrate its Silver anniversary at Dana Mecum’s 25th Original Spring Classic Auction.  More than 2,100 vehicles will cross the auction block May 15-20, 2012, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind.

Over six massive action packed days; collector cars, motorcycles, and road art from all genres will be displayed in nearly 1 million square feet of buildings and tents during the world’s largest collector car auction. Since the very beginning, Mecum’s Original Spring Classic has always been the industry’s epicenter for the world’s finest muscle car offerings and 2012 is absolutely no exception.  Some of this year’s main attractions include a 1967 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro (Lot S134), one of less than 10 known to exist and the only Butternut Yellow example to have survived the test of time.  The 1963 Corvette ZO6 (Lot S165) piloted by the legendary Mickey Thompson at Bonneville, a fully restored 1968 L88 Convertible (Lot S188), and the very last L88 Corvette (Lot S233) to roll down the assembly line highlight the incredible line up of Corvettes to be offered.

On Saturday May 19th, NHRA drag racing legends Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and “TV” Tommy Ivo will watch their history making dragsters take center stage.  Prudhomme will offer the record breaking 1982 Pontiac Trans Am “Pepsi Challenger” (Lot S182) from his private collection, and the 1974 Streamlined Top Fuel Dragster (Lot S200) piloted and more famously crashed by Tommy Ivo will go up for sale just moments later.

Prudhomme

While the success and exponential growth of Mecum’s Original Spring Classic is most certainly the result of dedicated hard work and customer service, Dana Mecum candidly comments, “This is what I envisioned my auction to be in the beginning, it took 25 years for everyone else to catch up!”

Dana Mecum’s 25th Original Spring Classic Auction is open to the general public with tickets available at the gate for only $15.  Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Eastern Time.  Discovery’s Velocity Network will broadcast 32 hours of live coverage from the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  For more information, and to learn how to become a registered bidder go to www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

1968 L88

Schedule:
Dana Mecum’s 25th Annual Original Spring Classic Auction
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th Street
Indianapolis, Ind. 46205
May 15-20, 2012
General Admission: $15
Preview: Gates open daily Tuesday thru Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
Auction: Starts at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday thru Sunday
(All Times Eastern)

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Mecum at Monterey: The MV Agusta Motorcycle Collection

March 6, 2012

Mecum Auctions has consigned the impressive MV Agusta Collection to their 2012 auction in Monterey, California comprised of 71 machines ranging from a 1946 MV 98 “3 Velocita” race model, to a 2007 MV F4 1000/312 Bonneville. This one-of-a-kind gathering of exquisite motorcycles is the result of collector Gary Kohs’ lifelong mission to acquire only the very finest examples of what many consider to be the “Ferrari of the motorcycle world,” and has assembled an amazing collection of Count Giovanni Agusta’s legacy of rolling Italian art.  This unprecedented offering at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Saturday August 18, 2012 will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest motorcycle collections in the world as a single lot on the auction block.

Mecum 1946 MV 98 3 Velocita race model

1946 MV 98 3 Velocita Race Model

“A collection of this scale, depth, and quality is a rare accomplishment worthy of international celebration,” says Gavin Trippe, motorcycle division manager at Mecum Auctions. “It is essentially a complete museum exhibit poised for showcasing MV Agusta’s mark of excellence that can be displayed in less than 5,000 square feet of space.  We are pleased that Mr. Kohs has entrusted Mecum to offer his world-class collection at our auction in Monterey. Headlined by the 1953/54 ex-works 125 Grand Prix Racer, winner of the Isle of Man TT, virtually every model of motorcycle, race bike, scooter, and agricultural tricycle from the MV factory is represented.  This could easily be considered the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Mecum 1953/54 ex-works 125 Grand Prix Racer

1953/54 ex-works 125 Grand Prix Racer

Collector and enthusiast Gary Kohs comments, “This is not just a collection of motorcycles, this is a collection of art, and I’m thrilled that Dana Mecum and his staff agree that keeping it together as one is so important.  MV Agusta is the only marque that can truly represent the post-war history of the motorcycle, and I look forward to sharing it all with the international motorcycle community.”

The MV Agusta Collection will be on display for preview during the month of May in Indianapolis, Ind., as well as Monterey, Calif. in July and August during MotoGP at Laguna Seca, and will remain on display in Monterey until the auction Aug. 16-18.  For the most up to date information, schedule of events, preview times, visit www.mecum.com/mvagusta or call 262.275.5050.

Mecum 2007 MV F4 1000/312 Bonneville

2007 MV F4 1000/312 Bonneville

 

Schedule:
Mecum 2012 Monterey Auction
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, Calif. 93940
Aug. 16-18, 2012
Admission: Free
Preview: Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction: Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
(All Times Pacific)

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600 Collector Cars to Cross the Block at Mecum Houston

February 22, 2012
1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster (Lot S98)

1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster (Lot S98)

Mecum Auctions has announced a two-day auction extravaganza, Texas style! The largest collector car auction company rolls into Houston, Texas, for its inaugural event April 13-14, 2012.  The Reliant Center will accommodate over 600 vehicles all conveniently displayed under one roof.

A wide variety of vehicles will cross the auction block; highlights include longtime Houston businessman and collector Sterling McCall offering 25 cars from his “Old Car Museum,” such as a 1931 Cadillac V12 Roadster (Lot S98) and a 1936 Cadillac V16 Sedan (Lot S94). Amos Minter, a well-known Thunderbird collector who also hails from the Lone Star State, will auction an award winning Red/Red 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Lot S117) from his personal collection.

Mecum 1936 Cadillac V16 Sedan (Lot S94)

1936 Cadillac V16 Sedan (Lot S94)

President and CEO Dana Mecum expressed, “Last October our company made its Texas debut in the city of Dallas where we were met with a rollicking response. We recognized that Southeast Texas was also hungry for the Mecum brand of auction action, so naturally we gravitated toward the great city of Houston and are excited to bring our auction experience to The Reliant Center.”

Mecum 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Lot S117)

1957 Ford Thunderbird (Lot S117)

The Houston auction is open to the general public beginning Friday morning and continues through Saturday.  Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Central Time with tickets available at the door for only $15.  Discovery’s Velocity Network will broadcast live from The Reliant Center during both days of action. Don’t get left out in the cold, as the consignments are quickly filling the schedule; if you want to be part of this historic inaugural auction event as a buyer or seller go to www.mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

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