I was 17 years old when I heard about a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible for sale. It was sitting in a shed in Bagley, Wisconsin, with the top down and absolutely dirty. The farmers who had it wanted $600 for it. Back in 1975 that was a lot of money for a used car but I had always wanted this year Galaxie. When I was growing up we had one as a family car, and I never forgot about it. I made the decision to go to the local bank to borrow the $600 needed to purchase the car.
The following day two friends and I actually skipped school to go see the car with $600 cash in hand. When we arrived, I offered the farmer $600, but he said he had some other people coming to look at the Galaxie. Worried we were too late, I was relieved when he then said, “First come gets it, so it’s yours.”
I was now the owner of this top down, full of dirt convertible. According to the farmer, the top was down because his dog fell through it while chasing a cat, and sitting for years like this made the interior a mess. But we hooked it up to jumpers, put gas down the carburetor, and it fired up enough for me to drive home.
The next step was to clean it up. As it turns out, my uncle, who owned a body shop and a used car lot, went to buy the Galaxie without realize it was already sold: to me! When he found out I purchased it, he came over and offered me $2,500, which I turned it down. I still have the Galaxie today. 2023 will be 48 years it’s been with me. It’s never been restore, has the original interior, and only one paint job. I did have to replace the top in 1975.
-Bryon M., Wisconsin
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There are certain purists who will only concede a muscle car has to be a mid-size vehicle, but then is a large Chevy with a 409 not a muscle car? What about a rare wagon with a big-block four-speed? Maybe the latter is taking liberties, but wouldn’t you welcome it to a muscle car show?
Thus, the Big Body Muscle Invitational and Performance Wagon Invitational displays at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) this past November. The promoters brought some very interesting vehicles that generally are off people’s radars because seeing the same, old same-old is not what MCACN is about.
Special mention goes to two interesting cars that were not able to attend due to inclement weather: a 1964 Buick Wildcat with a Super Wildcat 425/four-speed combination, and a 1968 Pontiac Catalina two-door sedan with a 428 HO four-speed. Ever see one of those? Maybe next year but, for now, here’s what was in attendance.
Out of all the manufacturers in the 1960s, Ford was the first one to cross the 400-horsepower threshold with the 1961 tri-carb 390. Unfortunately, the only transmission available was a column-mounted three-speed, though it is said a dealer-installed four-speed was available later in the year. This is a Galaxie Sunliner.
This elegant 1961 Pontiac is a Ventura, basically a Catalina that featured a fancier interior — “true luxury at moderate cost,” said the brochure. Featuring 8-lug wheels and a 318-horsepower Tri-Power 389, this vehicle is the quintessential early muscle car …
… unless you’re a Chevy guy, as the 409 was king of the street and AM radio. Truth be told, buyers preferred the Impala Super Sport while collectors prefer the Bel Air “bubbletop,” but smart racers went with the lightest and cheapest mode available, which would mean this 1962 Biscayne with a 409 and four-speed. This 409 features a single four-barrel, which means it’s the 380-horse 409.
In 1965, Pontiac upgraded the 2+2 package from a sporty trim option for the Catalina to an honest-to-goodness performance model that came standard with a 421. However, that doesn’t mean one couldn’t opt for a 338-horsepower 421 four-barrel and a four-speed in a regular Catalina convertible.
The 409 entered the 1965 model year by losing its 425-horse version, leaving 340- and 400-horsepower as the only choices. However, starting in January 1965, the all-new 396 replaced it. Horsepower was 325 or 425, the latter only available with a manual transmission. This is a 1965 Impala SS with the new big-block. Note its heir apparent, a 1967 SS 427, beside it.
Oldsmobile redesigned its full-size series in 1965, with the personal-luxury Starfire receiving special sporty styling features including distinctive taillights and novel side-exist exhaust. All were powered by an all-new 370-horsepower 425. Most came with GM’s new TH400 automatic, but 122 were built with a four-speed — how many of those were convertibles is anyone’s guess.
Pontiac introduced the Catalina-based Grand Prix coupe in 1962, creating an egalitarian personal-luxury model the likes which had yet to be seen (the Thunderbird and Starfire were much more expensive). However, by 1967, the Grand Prix had become paunchy, though it continued to offer distinction from other full-size Pontiacs as evidenced by its hidden headlights and concave backlite. This one features a 428 four-speed.
By 1970, Hurst Performance worked with Chrysler Corporation to produce around 500 Chrysler 300-Hurst two-door hardtops (and at least two convertible promotional vehicles). All came from the factory with the 375-horsepower 440 TNT V8 and feature Spinnaker White paint with gold highlights and brown and orange stripes. The tan upholstery was borrowed from the Imperial LeBaron.
Next to the 300-Hurst is a 1971 Chrysler New Yorker, which is the furthest thing from a performance (or even a sporty) car. However, this one was built with the TNT 440, which is about as fast as it got for big cars in 1971.
Legend says that a Chrysler Corporation executive overheard a conversation about General Motors downsizing its cars. It was a misunderstanding that led to compromised 1962 models though, in retrospect, they were perfectly sized. For 1963, Chrysler worked on damage control and lengthened the Plymouth to be more appropriate for market demands. This 1963 Belvedere wagon features a 330-horsepower 383.
For 1964, it looked like things were back to normal for Plymouth, though its full-size series was still smaller than the competition’s. Big news was the introduction of the 426-S, commonly known as the 365-horsepower “Street Wedge.” This unrestored Savoy is one of the few to have this engine.
This 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne wagon features the 325-horsepower 396, so it’s properly equipped for hauling duties. The original buyer selected the M20 four-speed manual transmission, making it one of a handful built.
This 1968 Tempest Safari wagon with a 1969 GTO nose has been a drag car since new. For you enthusiasts, you can find a feature on it in an issue of Popular Hot Rodding magazine from the 1970s.
This original-paint 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser features 455 power and some mild modifications. Though perhaps not as performance-oriented as other wagons in this display, the owner has demonstrated its prowess in the Hot Rod magazine’s Power Tour.
Not many people are aware that when Chevrolet redesigned the Chevelle for 1973, the product planners also expanded Super Sport availability to the station wagon. No numbers exist how many were built, but chances are most had the 350 and not the 454 like this one.
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If you’re not experiencing the mild weather we are in Phoenix, we’ve got just what you need to brighten your day. Below is a selection of vehicles with auctions ending the week of January 9-13 chosen by The Journal writing team. Maybe this Friday the 13th will be your lucky day. Make sure you check out all of our listingshere.
This Austin-Healey received a four-year restoration. It’s powered by an upgraded 1,275cc inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual. Click here to view this listing.
Under the hood is a M117 5.5-liter V8 engine with a factory-rated 227 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Click here to view this listing.
Finished in metallic slate blue over a two-tone gray cloth and vinyl interior this F-150 features a fleet side long bed with a spray-in bed liner. It’s powered by a 351ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Click here to view this listing.
This Chevelle has a custom paint job with pinstriping, off-white flames and racing stripes. It features a 454ci big-block V8 engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt Positraction rear end with 3.70:1 gearing. Click here to view this listing.
This 280ZX 10th Anniversary model features removable roof panels with a two-tone gold and black exterior. Power is provided by a 2.8-liter inline-six engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Click here to view this listing.
Not into trucks at all, but there’s something about this Land Rover that is pulling me, maybe because it looks like nothing from our side of the pond. Indeed, it was built under license by a Spanish company and features a 2.25-liter diesel four. Click here to view this listing.
Here’s a vehicle in a similar vein, though a Toyota built under license from a Philippine company. Even more interesting, it was restored in Columbia before being brought to our shores last year. This should be a nice pick for fans of covert CIA operations or narco TV miniseries. Click here to view this listing.
Triple black with 440 power, there’s a lot to like about this B-body aside from the fact the 1971-72s are sportier. This was the time when Charger was evolving into more of a personal-luxury car, so if you would enjoy an effortless highway cruiser with remnants of the muscle era, this Charger may be your jam. Click here to view this listing.
I don’t lust after a Cobra, but I know if I drove one, I would have a perma-grin that would require a surgeon to fix. Most of the big-block Cobras featured a 427, but this one is powered by a 428 Cobra Jet, which is in the same engine series so it fakes it nicely. Click here to view this listing.
Mustangs are everywhere but, when you hone in on equipment, some can end up being pretty unique. In this car’s case, it has a bench seat with a four-speed, which is quite unusual. Though the 302 is no powerhouse, it is backed by a four-barrel, so the fun quotient is there. One of the more unique Mustangs you’ll find. Click here to view this listing.
Ken Block raced in just about every championship-level rally racing series there is, including WRC, but the majority of his rally racing career took place on U.S. soil, either in the Rally America series or in the American Rally Association National Rally Championship series. His—and the rest of the Hoonigan team’s—efforts in the latter in 2022 served as the basis for the hour-long documentary “Go Fast Risk Every Thang” that Block and Hoonigan released just a few weeks before his death earlier this week at age 55. While it’s not difficult to get a sense of Block’s personality from the literal days’ worth of video footage of him online—including the Gymkhana series of videos—the documentary follows him and the team through the entire ARA season and all of the adversity they faced as they tried to secure the championship in an entirely new and unproven car while meeting all the various other media and race commitments throughout the year.
GO FAST RISK EVERY THANG: The Wild Story of Ken Block’s ’22 Rally Racing Title Chase
Mike Brewer big interview part 1 – the Wheeler Dealer’s Life In Cars. Known for being the frontman of TV show Wheeler Dealers since it began almost 20 years ago, Mike had already been the presenter of Driven, Deals on Wheels and numerous other shows. Following on from the Car Cave private garage tour of Mike’s workshop, this is the Idol Chat interview, where Jonny Smith brings his terrible brown chairs to ask personal questions to a prominent face in the automotive community.
If you do not have the patience to watch the entire video (which I urge you to do), here are the sections you can skip to to hear about the specific topics covered:
The Dodge Challenger won the Detroit pony car war again in 2022, managing to outsell the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro for the second consecutive year. Not bad for a basic design that dates back to the 2008 model year.
U.S. sales figures show Dodge sold 55,060 Challengers in 2022, which was up about 1% from the previous year.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mustang sales continued to slide. Ford’s 2022 total of 47,566 units was down 9.2% from the previous year, which in turn was down 14.2% from 2020. The 2022 figure was the lowest annual total in the nameplate’s history.
The Mustang is traditionally the fastest horse in the sales race, and it’s still ahead if you count sales of the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. Mach-E sales were up 45.4% in 2022, with Ford moving 39,458 of the crossovers. Sales of the traditional Mustang could rebound once the redesigned 2024 model reaches dealerships.
2022 Chevrolet Camaro (ZL1)
A 2022 sales total of 24,652 units temporarily halted the downward streak Chevy’s Camaro has been on for the past few years. An increase of 12.6% over 2021, the growth came despite a lack of major updates for the Camaro. Chevy’s disinterest has fed rumors that the Camaro will go away after 2024, with the nameplate potentially getting recycled for an electric performance sedan.
As for the Challenger, 2023 will be the coupe’s final model year in its current form. Dodge has been rolling out a series of “Last Call” special editions of the Challenger and its Charger sedan sibling, with the seventh and final Last Call model set to debut March 20 in Las Vegas. An electric muscle car inspired by the Charger SRT Daytona concept will serve as a replacement for both the Challenger and Charger when it launches in 2024.
This E-Type Jag is one of the mist famous from British television, being Boycie’s from the Only Fools and Horses episode Go West Young Man, where Del Boy is sort of responsible for it being ‘smashed up’… The car in question is a Series 3 Roadster that in only the second episode of the very […]
1. What exactly makes Hot Wheels a mainstay on shelves across America? NPR recently examined the enduring popularity of the toy brand and how it’s managed to keep inflation from ratcheting the price of the cars.
Hot Wheels are a retail oddity. They remain one of the most affordable toys in the country at a time when inflation is chipping away at savings accounts and compounding credit card debt for many Americans, experts like James Zahn told NPR. “It is exceptionally rare to find a toy that maintains its price for a few years, let alone more than five decades,” Zahn says. “Hot Wheels are an anomaly in that the continued sales volume and razor-sharp production pipeline manage to keep costs just low enough to maintain that sweet $1 price point.”
The strikes had lasted for 44 days, left 136,000 GM workers idle and caused 280,000 cars to go unbuilt. Though much of the public was against sit-down strikes and considered labor unionists to be dangerous rabble-rousers, GM’s public image had suffered, too. And labor would never be the same. Union membership ballooned from 3.4 million workers in 1930 to 10 million in 1942, and the majority of the automobile industry swiftly unionized, gaining benefits and pay they never would have obtained without organizing. “They were the most important strikes in American history,” Lichtenstein says. For decades, he says, industrial unionism reigned supreme, leading to a higher standard of living for working Americans.
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3. Boardroom intrigue typically amounts to inside baseball, but as Bill McGuire of Mac’s Motor City Garage tells the story of the 1960 Chrysler scandal, the ramifications played out in the cars the company built and the scandal itself nearly led to the company’s demise.
On April 28, 1960, Lester L. “Tex” Colbert stepped down as president of the Chrysler Corporation to take the honored position of chairman of the board. His 10-year run as president had apparently been a successful one. Accomplishments under his leadership included the development of three advanced hemi V-8 engine families for Chrysler, Desoto, and Dodge, the Torqueflite transmission, the launch of the compact Valiant, and the transition to Unibody construction. For his successor as president, Colbert hand-picked his longtime lieutenant, friend, and Bloomfield Hills neighbor, William C. Newberg. And then barely days later, hell broke loose.
One influential Chrysler board member, Pittsburgh coal magnate George H. Love, was curious enough about the continuing accusations to press for an independent audit of the company. The audit, conducted by Touche, Ross & Co., almost immediately uncovered an alarming conflict of interest: Newberg and his wife owned a 50 percent interest in two Chrysler parts suppliers, Press Products, Inc. and the Bonan Company. Suddenly the high parts costs and poor quality had a plausible explanation. On June 30, Newberg was forced to resign after just 64 days as president. As part of his separation agreement, Newberg agreed to repay $455,000 in profits he received from his outside companies for their contract work with Chrysler.
While the executive offices were erupting in chaos, engineering, production, and sales were wracked with turmoil as well. It was Newberg who reportedly made the abrupt decision in mid-1960 that the 1962 Plymouth and Dodge had to be radically downsized, and the engineering and styling staffs struggled to meet the sudddenly tight deadlines.
The proposed full-sized Dodge and Plymouth designs for ’62 were hastily shrunk down to fit on a stretched Valiant platform, and no one was happy with the result. In a now-famous phrase, Chrysler design vice-president Virgil Exner called the awkwardly styled cars “plucked chickens.” As one story goes, Newberg made the downsizing decision after mishearing some party gossip about Chevrolet’s plans for the 1962 Chevy II, which he took to mean the carmaker’s full-sized line.
4. Over the holidays, Kustomrama shared a thorough deep-dive into the canted-quad headlamps styling trend that spans the feature’s production-car origins as well as its spread among customizers across the country in the late Fifties and early Sixties.
5. Finally, a recently released documentary on Glenn Goode tells the story of the man largely acknowledged to have saved the muffler men and other massive fiberglass roadside advertising statues from obscurity. (via)
There are storage solutions and then there are garages. And when it comes to the great American garage, nothing makes it a bucket list garage-mahal quite like a collection of classic cars and all the toolboxes, parts, engine stands and workbenches surrounding it.
To take that idea a step further, the ultimate home shop is one purpose-built for the job of housing and protecting all that iron. And a pole building, designed for and by classic car collectors, is not only a great idea, but one that will make owning, wrenching and enjoying these cars that much easier.
Here at Wick Buildings, we’ve got the collector in mind when we design our post-frame structures. We know that a new shop isn’t just a practical decision, but it’s also an emotionally-driven one: you choose the type of building based on needs, but also on how you want to best protect and enjoy your investments. And it’s with that in mind, that we build features you need with the experience and support you want into every one of our pole building shops.
Proper ventilation for classic cars
One of the most important features of a new pole building is one that isn’t instantly noticed when choosing a style and size: proper ventilation. Proper air ventilation is the best solution to control condensation. Keeping that moisture off your tools, undercarriage and parts will keep potential rust from forming. Any internal combustion engine-powered vehicle will emit airborne toxins, but vintage automobiles, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and the like are in a class of their own. The architects and engineers at Wick understand this issue and have designed features into every structure to make sure that it’s addressed when you’re in – and out – of your new shop:
1. Vented ridges: everyone learns in grade school that heat rises, but Wick buildings use that natural phenomenon to direct stale air to the roof of the structure and allow it to escape through a protected vent in its peak.
2. Vented eaves: a vented ridge design feature is only as effective as the fresh air that can replace the stale air it’s so good at removing from the building. Our vented eaves allow fresh air to flow into the pole building as the other half of the total air circulation process. These vents are protected from the elements, while being effective in keeping your classics cushioned in fresh air.
3. Vented building features: as an optional design feature, we’ve designed a vented cupola that can be incorporated into the roof your building – they look great and function just as well. The gables of your building can also be vented on both ends, which create more natural ventilation.
4. Powered ventilation options: natural, passive ventilation designed into the building is always a good idea, but you might need more. In that case, a few options are available:
– Attic fans or ventilators. Mounted either in a gable wall with opening and closing shutters or under a covered vent in the roof, they can move a lot of air and can be triggered by temperature or humidity levels.
– Power vented cupolas. These electric fans mount in the cupola and can also be triggered by temperature or humidity levels.
– Exhaust fans. Similar to the common bathroom fan, these can be used to remove moisture, vapor, or odors from interior spaces or rooms under the attic. Use the appropriate filtering system for the type of exhaust you are removing.
– Air exchangers. This option is commonly used in residential and commercial environments when you are exchanging interior air that is heated or cooled.
Fresh air enters through the vented eaves. Warm and humid air exits through the vented ridge.
Choosing the right type of pole building to house all your collector car dreams is one thing, but maintaining those vehicles so they don’t turn into nightmares goes hand-in-hand with that choice. And making sure your treasures enjoy the proper atmosphere will go far in making sure you do, as well.
1. Proper heating: if you live in a region that sees all the seasons, make sure your new building can properly heat itself in colder months. After all, moisture is your enemy and the properly oscillating air – at the right year-round temperature – is key to keeping your cars warm and dry.
2. The man cave: if you’ve got a collection of cars, chances are that you’d like to spend some time around them, especially when you’re not under them. A few couches, a bar, a TV or even a kitchen of some scale might be an essential element of your dream garage: make sure you design these elements into your new pole building with the climate control ideas in mind to keep you as comfortable as your cars are.
3. The plastic sheet: hot tip: park your car(s) over a plastic sheet to keep any moisture coming up through the floor during temperature fluctuation from affecting its undercarriage.
4. Drainage: speaking of moisture, make sure the floors in your new pole building have proper drainage features. Nothing worse than puddles of water or fluids that can’t escape the interior of your building quickly and efficiently.
5. Keep it lubed: the worst thing for a classic is not driving it. Remember, these cars were meant to do one thing very, very well: move. While you’re not driving it, keep its moving parts properly lubricated, greased and maintained. And while we’re talking about storage, disconnect the battery (better yet, remove it) when it’s parked for extended periods of time.
When it’s time to start making your dreams a reality, take the first step and contact us: not only do we love hearing about your passions, we love building the ultimate garage-mahal to house them!
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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