At the past 2022 MCACN show we found a bevy of sweet “barn finds” mingled amongst the muscle.
Among the 46 MoPar “winged warriors” on display was this 1970 Plymouth Superbird in the “barn find” section. The car was originally painted Lemon Twist (MoPar “High Impact” color speak for bright yellow) and is one of 1,935 Superbirds built for 1970. The unique Superbird nose cone and stainless A-pillar moldings weren’t shown with the car, but the car retained its hard-to-find rear wing. The desirable Plymouth is owned by Jeff and Brent Kultgen. (Al Rogers photo)
There’s just something dreamy about barn finds. They represent the dream of discovery, the idea of affordably buying a valuable car and the prospect of reviving an old vehicle with your own hands, mind and checkbook. Unrestored-original barn finds often retain the workmanship of the first hands to bolt on the fenders at the Hamtramck Assembly line, that torqued the head bolts in Kenosha or applied the Yenko stripes in Canonsburg. Studying Mother Nature’s touch to a barn find’s weathered surfaces is a study in art itself; many enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike have found themselves gazing at patterns of surface rust, bubbled paint and split vinyl on a dilapidated old car.
All of that and more is why the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals’ (MCACN) “Barn Finds & Hidden Gems” display is so popular year after year with crowds around each car, studying their flaws and features while dreaming.
This year, there were more than a dozen muscle cars in the MCACN Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display. The incredible assembly of muscle cars “in repose” was staggering and proved they’re still out there, waiting to be discovered, and with that, leaving spectators to dream about finding their own barn find one day.
The following shows most of those “barn finds” and uncovered “hidden gems” displayed at this year’s MCACN.
It’s hard to believe without seeing that there’s a real-deal, triple-black, four-speed 1970 Hemi ’Cuda that hasn’t yet been restored. This Hemi ’Cuda was purchased in early 2022 from the Arkansas owner who bought it back in 1978. The car was originally loaded with the optional A21 Elastomeric front bumper, N96 Shaker hood scoop, A34 Super Track Pak, A62 Rallye gauges, B51 power brakes, C16 center console, C62 six-way adjustable driver’s seat, G36 painted racing mirrors, N85 tach and an AM/8-track radio! It’s currently owned by Tom Rosemann.Pictures accompanying this Z16 1965 Malibu SS showed it stored under a tarp, which explained how the sheet metal had become bumpier than beach sand from rust consumption. When shiny and new, the car was sold by Loehmann Chevrolet of Waterbury, Conn. Owner Larry Weddington said that RPO Z16 added $1,501.05 to the $2,647 base price of a new Malibu SS V-8 Sport Coupe, and that just 74 of the 201 396-powered Z16s built are known to survive.1971 Ford Torino GT had been loved to pieces, which were scattered around it in its display at MCACN. The Torino was a 351 Cleveland car with the C6 automatic transmission, limited-slip rear end and hideaway headlamps. Owner Bill Anderson said he had bought the car in 1978 from the original owner.Prime for restoration was this 1971 Dodge Challenger 340 car, which retained its engine and was largely complete and solid. The small-block muscle car is owned by Keith Noel.Chicago’s legendary Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge sold this green 1969 Dodge Super Bee coupe, and the car remained so original, it still wore a now-weathered Grand Spaulding dealer sticker on its tail. If the car is someday restored instead of preserved, hopefully the restorer finds a way to preserve that sticker from Mr. Norm’s Dodge dealership.Mr. Norm’s sticker intactYes, there are still first-year Hurst/Olds cars out there that need restoration. Someone will someday be rewarded with a spectacular piece of muscle car history when this 1968 H/O goes under the restorer’s touch. Judging by its stance, the car retains the 455 V-8 that was part of the package that made these cars unique from 4-4-2 models, which were instead fitted with 400s. This Hurst/Olds appeared to be wearing its original Toronado-sourced silver paint and its black stripes with white pinstriping, which were applied at Demmer Engineering for Hurst under the direction of Jack “Doc” Watson. Josh Duhm owns this 1968 H/O, one of 459 Holiday coupe versions that year (another 56 two-door sedans were also built in 1968). Nearly all 1968 Hurst/Oldses were automatics. A shinier second ’68 H/O was also displayed in original condition by Luke and Michelle Krooswyk.Although parked in the “Barn Finds & Hidden Gems” display, Troy Bergeron’s 1971 Plymouth GTX packing 440 Six Pack power looked like it just needed a wash and wax before rumbling into the next cars and coffee. The “Gittix” had the optional Air Grabber hood and Sassy-Grass Green paint with a black stripe and interior.She was rough, but she was one of the scant 392 Dodge Charger 500 models built in 1969 to homologate aerodynamic tricks that slickened up the Charger body for NASCAR. The 1969 Charger 500 featured a 1968 Coronet grille moved to the front of the grille opening, stainless A pillar covers and a flush backlight, which required a shorter deck lid. Steve Lucas owns this 440-powered, automatic-equipped survivor, which was parked behind a Philadelphia repair shop from 1975 to 2021. The Y2 yellow car has an unusual F8 green interior, and was raced at Maple Grove Raceway in the early 1970s.It was extremely rough, but one of the most exciting cars in the Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display was this 1969 Plymouth Formula S pilot car. How the car became so dented isn’t clear, but its historical significance is shown in its VIN, which ends in 100026. As a pilot car used to test fit parts before production, the car was originally well-optioned. Due to its early production, its original engine was painted 1968 orange instead of the turquoise used in 1969, and had a June 1968 build date. Holgar Kurschner is the owner.A yet-to-be-restored 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T packing Hemi power and faded Go Mango or Hemi Orange paint on some of its panels. Jesse Heberling is the owner of this super-desirable Dodge pony car.1970 Plymouth ’Cuda 440 Six Pack was found in the Twin Cities with its original engine, three-two-barrel-carburetor setup and four-speed manual transmission. The car was fitted with a Shaker hood scoop and when found, had the famous Keystone Classics on the front and meaty tires sticking out the rear wheel openings for that “day three” ‘70s and ‘80s look. Owner John Evenson left the original engine at home, displaying the car largely as it was found in a garage.There were a few indications that this 1969 Nova SS might be one of the 38 Yenko SC editions —the short front parking signals, the louvered SS front fenders and, of course, the weathered “Yenko” shields in the proper place on the front fenders. However, the “427” emblems were missing from the front fenders and tail panel (if it was originally so equipped); likewise for the “Yenko” shield on the tail panel. The original hood was long gone, replaced by a teardrop-domed aftermarket hood. There were no signs to proclaim its status, leaving spectators to guess. One clue to its provenance was a “Deal with Dale — Waukesha” Wisconsin dealer emblem on the rear deck.
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Barrett-Jackson to auction select group of All-American vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection, including a rare 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
The Northside Customs Collection is a special 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that is #61 of 69 built and was optioned with a D80 spoiler equipment and AM radio.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson will feature The Northside Customs Collection, a select group of original American muscle, Resto-Mods, and late-model cars and trucks that will be offered with “No Reserve” during the annual Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 21-29, 2023. Headlining the more than two dozen auction vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection is a special 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that is #61 of 69 built and was optioned with a D80 spoiler equipment and AM radio. Also from the collection are two fully restored, matching-numbers 1969 and 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429s (Lot #1354.1 and Lot #1354) and a fully restored 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda finished with an In Violet exterior.
Custom 1957 Chevrolet Nomad powered by an LS3 engine backed by a 6-speed manual transmission
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Some of the finest examples of Chevrolet models from The Northside Customs Collection include the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Number 61 of 69 built in 1969, it is powered by its matching-numbers all-aluminum 427/430hp V8 engine mated to a M21 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.10 posi-traction rear end. This Camaro is optioned with D80 spoiler equipment and an AM radio, and it comes with a Jerry MacNeish Certificate of Authenticity. Lot #1296.1 is a custom 1957 Chevrolet Nomad powered by an LS3 engine backed by a 6-speed manual transmission and features a full custom chassis and interior.
1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda that is powered by the R-code HEMI engine rated at 425 horsepower and backed by a pistol-grip 4-speed manual transmission
Collectible MoPars being offered from The Northside Customs Collection include the 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda that is powered by the R-code HEMI engine rated at 425 horsepower and backed by a pistol-grip 4-speed manual transmission. It’s finished in In Violet with a white interior, and a Govier report is included in its sale. Modern Dodge-powered collectibles include a pair of 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons. Lot #1296 is Torch Red with 66 actual miles and Lot #1295.1 is Billet Silver with 43 actual miles.
“The attention and care that was invested in the vehicles being offered from The Northside Customs Collection is extraordinary,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It’s an incredibly well-preserved and well-documented offering made up of entirely American automakers and they’re all selling with No Reserve.”
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Wimbledon White over a black deluxe interior
Ford Motor Company is also well-represented within The Northside Customs Collection, including two matching-numbers Boss 429s. Lot #1354 is a fully restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Calypso Coral over a black deluxe interior and Lot #1354.1 is a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Wimbledon White over a black deluxe interior.
1987 Buick GNX, #463 of just 546 built for the final year of production of the Grand National, will also be offered with No Reserve
Barrett-Jackson
A 1987 Buick GNX, #463 of just 546 built for the final year of production of the Grand National, will also be offered with No Reserve. One of the most popular collector cars from the 1980s, this example has only 489 actual miles and is powered by its 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine.
Those interested in registering to bid on these exceptional vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection and the entire 2023 Scottsdale Auction docket may do so here.
Advance ticket pricing and VIP packages are available here. Barrett-Jackson also provides discounted tickets for children, students, seniors, military and first responders.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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First-ever all-wheel drive and electrified Corvette, the 2024 E-Ray was introduced at New York’s Rockefeller Center exactly 70 years to the day after the initial Corvette was debuted at Motorama in New York.
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Chevrolet
NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray.
“In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors president. “E-Ray, as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step further and expands the promise of what Corvette can deliver.”
Developed to be the Corvette owners can arrive in anywhere, no matter the season, the new E-Ray — available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to enhance the driving experience with intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that can only be achieved with eAWD.
E-Ray is also the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD, making it one like none.
“Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provides a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”
The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time1 before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds1.
“Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”
A near immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque is core to the Corvette driving experience, and the E-Ray packs plenty of it. Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, putting 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. It is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack, which is located between the seats. In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8.
Creating its own lane
E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.
There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.
Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include:
Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph
New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality
Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance
Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 with three distinct suspension settings
Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires2 are available with an optional performance package
Low, wide stance with crafted body styling that is 3.6 inches wider overall than Stingray
Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound
Enhanced roster of driver assistance technologies (shared with all 2024 Corvette models), including Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning3, Forward Collision Alert3 and Automatic Emergency Braking3.
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in 2023, with an MSRP of $104,2954 for the 1LZ coupe and $111,2954 for the 1LZ convertible model, with production to take place at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky, from U.S. and globally sourced parts. Go to chevrolet.com for more information.
ABOUT CHEVROLET
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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On February 7th the AACA Museum will hold a live presentation of “Big Fins, Roadside Attractions, Frank Lloyd Wright and the ’50s Car Culture.”
Hershey, PA – The AACA Museum is teaming up with the Beth Sholom Preservation Virtual Fireside Chat for a special program focusing on American architecture through Frank Lloyd Wright and his infatuation with automobiles. The program brings together classic car collectors: Daniel I. Vieyra, a professor of architecture emeritus of Kent State University; Hank Hallowell, chair of the exhibits committee of the AACA Museum, Inc.; David Brownlee, Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer professor emeritus, at the University of Pennsylvania; and Beth Sholom Preservation Fireside Director. Together, the panelist will explore Wright’s lifelong love of automobiles and the eye-catching buildings, like Beth Sholom, he designed for America’s car-driven culture. Select automobiles, some of which Wright owned, will be spotlighted, including the revolutionary steel-bodied 1928 Dodge Victory Six, the majestic 1929 Cord L-29, the take-of-ready 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL “gull-wing,” and the big -finned 1958 Plymouth Fury. The talk is designed to inform our members and the community at large.
The AACA Museum, Inc. has been and remains an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, not affiliated with the Antique Automobile Club of America.
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Old Cars features a reader’s 1954 Kaiser Manhattan 4-dr.
Peter Sylvain is the third owner of this fine looking Kaiser. Peter loves to get this Manhattan out as much as possible too.
This is what he had to add about his Kaiser…
“I’ve had the car just over 2 years and are the 3rd owner of this original car with 79,000 miles. It had a repaint in original colors about 30 years ago. It has the original AM radio – still works. The Kaiser sports a supercharged 226 c.i.d straight 6-cyl. coupled with a Hydramatic trans. It has received silver award at 2021 Kaiser Frazer national convention. “
“I have replaced nearly all chassis bushings, tie rods, idler arm, engine and trans mounts, etc. It cruises easily at 75 mph and I have had it up to 90 mph. I intend to maintain this car as a beautiful driver to as many shows as I can. It will not be a trailer queen.”
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Bought as a “movie” car, one owner is loving his 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier droptop.
Kevin Fouhy is loving life in his Cavalier droptop. Back in the ’80s rolling with the top down was where it was at. Fouhy gets it!
This is what he had to add about his ’80s Chevy droptop…
“I bought my first Cavalier in 2019 for use in movie films that were filming here in my Hudson Valley area in New York. Since then I have fallen in love with this little convertible as it is so much fun to drive. I have put some money into to repairs as needed, even fixing the air conditioning! I am still using it as a movie picture car currently. When the opportunity comes my way, it provides a nice side income to me in addition to all the fun of driving it.”
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The 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE to be offered at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
The unveiling of the legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street racing scene of the 1970s
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Walworth, Wis. – The legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street racing scene of the 1970s, was unveiled today at Mecum Kissimmee 2023, the World’s Largest Collector Car Auction®, as the headlining consignment for Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic, which will be held this May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Godfrey Qualls, a Detroit police officer by day and mysterious street drag racer by night, dominated the Motor City power scene with his black 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE adorned with the “Gator Grain” roof treatment and white tail stripe, and powered by the 426 Hemi engine. After serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Godfrey ordered the car new at Raynal Brothers Dodge in Detroit, with it arriving on December 5, 1969. He put it to good use, rumbling to local hangouts, including the famed Woodward Avenue and Telegraph Road, ready to trounce any contender. With a win secured, the pair would then disappear into the darkness for weeks and months at a time. The vanishing of Qualls’ triumphant Dodge Challenger earned it the nickname “Black Ghost.”
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In 1975, with numerous victories achieved and a mythical legend bestowed, the “Black Ghost” again went off the grid; however, this time it was gone from the Michigan streets for decades. Godfrey went silent, too, neither sharing stories nor boasting of his victories in the “Black Ghost.” That left his son, Gregory, to learn of his dad’s midnight MoPar escapades from family and friends.
That changed in 2014, when Godfrey invited Gregory to his house; the pair went to the garage, uncovered the black Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T and spent the afternoon cleaning the classic gem. However, that new bonding time would soon be cut short, when Godfrey’s prostate cancer returned in 2015 and made its way into his bones. By December of that year, he was hospitalized and fighting for his life. With days to live, Godfrey requested his son retrieve a special envelope from his home and bring it to the hospital. Inside was the car’s paperwork, and after 46 year of ownership, Godfrey signed ownership of his beloved “Black Ghost” over to Gregory.
“We all love a good car story, but this is nothing short of an all-American muscle tale forged in the heart of the Motor City,” Mecum Vice President of Consignments Frank Mecum said.
“When you have the combination of a Purple Heart-awarded military veteran and a unique ’70 Challenger with the mythical street racing of a clandestine Detroit cop, the muscle car, drag racing and MoPar enthusiasts take notice.”
The car earned such a revered place in history and hearts that it became the driving inspiration behind one of Dodge’s most recent special edition Challengers: the 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost. Just 300 of the Redeye Widebody car will be built in total, and one of them is on display at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction right now.
The Qualls family in front of the “Black Ghost” and the Redeye Widebody Challenger that was inspired by it.
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Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic, the flagship auction for the family-owned enterprise, will feature an estimated 3,000 vehicles, daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors and various live entertainment acts, the Dodge Thrill Ride, and, of course, the ceaseless high-energy Mecum auction action.
Those interested in consigning a vehicle for auction at this year’s Spring Classic may find complete details about the consignment process and pricing at Mecum.com and are encouraged to submit a Request for Position form now to take advantage of pre-auction marketing opportunities.
Mecum has reinvented its bidder registration process, making it easier than ever for collector car enthusiasts to bid on their dream car, both from home and at the auction. Options for in-person, telephone and internet bidding start at $100, offering bidders the opportunity to get in on the Kissimmee auction action in whichever way suits them best.
For more information on Mecum Kissimmee 2023, Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis and all other Mecum auctions, visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered. For schedule information, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum events, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.
Schedule:
Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205
May 12-20, 2023
Admission: $20 in advance online, and $30 at the door and online after May 12—per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission
Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.
Auction: The vehicle auction will begin on Friday, May 12 through Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m. and on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20 at 9 a.m., with Road Art to be offered 30 minutes prior to the vehicles
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This Camaro is loved by all… Including four-legged movie stars!
Steven Wrzesien has one fine looking Camaro on his hands. Who wouldn’t want cruise with the top down in this sweet ride? Baxter the dog sure did!
This is what Steven had to add about his Camaro…
“We bought a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible in 2003. We wanted an Automatic and found one for sale not far from us. Turns out the automatic shift was on the column, unlike most 1st Generation Camaro’s that has the automatic shift on the floor. It has the unique color combination of Tripoli Turquoise on the exterior and also the interior. It also has a numbers matching engine and transmission, protecto plate and the original trunk mat and spare tire! We’ve enjoyed taking it to cruises, car shows & parades. In 2014 we were selected by the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to escort Baxter the dog, from the Movie “Anchorman” starring Will Ferrell. We drove Baxter and his trainer in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade around the streets of D.C.!”
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This Dodge D-200 may have fought the snow, but it lost to the might of Mother Nature and her wooden warriors.
Chad Ehrlich – Nobody Else’s Auto
This old Dodge pickup is equipped with seldom seen Sno-Fiter package! This truck spent most of its life on a Kansas farm instead of a northern environment which saved it from the salt, but couldn’t save it from the trees! With a little whittling, this old Dodge was freed from it’s personal forest!
Chad Ehrlich is always dragging cool, old iron in his salvage yard, Nobody Else’s Auto. Be sure to subscribe to the “Nobody’s Show” Channel on YouTube to keep up with all of the new inventory that Chad is hauling in! You can also follow him on Facebook under “Nobody Else’s Auto.”
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Worldwide Auctioneers offering up an impressive 1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet and an impeccable 1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet through their “Sealed Bid” series.
Auburn, Indiana – Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s finest collector cars, has confirmed the introduction of its Sealed Bid Series. Launching on January 5th as an exciting digital extension of the company’s 200,000-square-foot purpose-built Gallery in Auburn, Indiana, the Sealed Bid Series caters to those seeking to buy globally significant cars in a more discreet environment.
“At Worldwide, the customer is king, and we will continue to develop innovative commercial platforms tailored to serve our client’s diverse individual requirements,” said Rod Egan, Principal and Auctioneer.
1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet, with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin
Worldwide Auctioneers
Offered as part of the series launch, with sealed bids accepted from January 5th through January 18th, is a well-documented 1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet, with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin. Exhibited at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and presented with a well-maintained late ‘90s body-off-the-frame restoration by Walter Koeng Coachworks in Basel, Switzerland, this award-winning example is well-known in the Hispano community and comes styled with the desirable three-position Cabriolet top configuration.
1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi
Worldwide Auctioneers
Open for sealed bids immediately after, from January 19th through February1st, is an illustrious
1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi, the 3rd of just 6 Court Competition Type 135s ever produced. Well-documented, with known ownership from new, and modified to a cabriolet back in 1948, the car is eligible for a host of the most respected concours, tours and shows throughout Europe and North America.
Registering to bid for the Sealed Bid Series enables interested parties to bid on these and upcoming vehicles anonymously, via a quick, straightforward and private process. Full details on cars and bidder registration can be found at worldwideauctioneers.com or discussed further with a Worldwide specialist at 1.260.925.6789. Inventory currently offered for sale privately in the Gallery can be viewed online here.
About Worldwide Auctioneers – Worldwide Auctioneers is a U.S.-based, boutique catalogue auction company that is unique in having principals who are owner auctioneers, wholly invested in delivering the optimal result for every client. In addition to the acquisition and sale of classic automobiles at auction, it offers an extensive range of personalized services to the serious collector, including appraisal, collection direction and consultancy, estate planning and asset management. For those seeking to sell a car or collection privately, the company’s Private Sale Gallery is a 200,000-square-foot, climate-controlled and purpose-built showroom housed at its Auburn headquarters, with the Sealed Bid Series offered as an online extension. Worldwide’s traditional annual schedule includes The Scottsdale Auction in January (next scheduled for January 2024), The Enthusiast Auction in April in Auburn, Indiana, The Auburn Auction, held over Labor Day Weekend in Indiana, and stand-alone auctions of significant private collections.
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