Friday's Finest
Mecum Auction Rolls On
There has been plenty of excitement and spirited bidding throughout the first seven days. The world’s largest collector car auction, held by Mecum Auctions at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida heads into final three days. The event ends... more
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Larry Jewett - January 25, 2013 08:00 AM - Comments
Mile Markers
They tell us how far we’ve come, and how much more we need to go.
On a recent trip up into the attic last weekend, I ventured into a dusty, half-opened box chock full of tidbits and trinkets that once resided on my desk.... more
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Andy Bolig - January 24, 2013 10:30 AM - Comments
Speedster Reunion
Dates Announced for Special Events
Four days of four-cylinder fun will happen when the 2013 International Speedsters Trials and Reunion roars into Speedway Motors and the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, June 19-22.The biennial Speedsters Reunion celebrates the heritage and... more
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Larry Jewett - January 24, 2013 10:19 AM - Comments
Holy Big Bucks
Batman Fetches Over $4 Million
The 1955 Lincoln that was modified to create the Batmobile seen on the television series of the 1960s has been a favorite car among many baby boomers. The car has changed hands, selling for 4.2 million dollars at the Barrett-Jackson auction. In keeping... more
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Larry Jewett - January 24, 2013 10:17 AM - Comments
Mecum Auction Continues
Thursday Lots Hold Promise
The 10-day run for the world’s largest collector car auction, held by Mecum Auctions at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida heads into the home stretch. The event runs through January 27.There are still plenty of great cars awaiting their... more
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Larry Jewett - January 24, 2013 10:05 AM - Comments
Auction Results
Sales Through Sunday
Hagerty has been keeping close tabs on the January auctions. Here are the latest results.... more
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Larry Jewett - January 21, 2013 10:25 AM - Comments
Day Two at Mecum
More Quality Cars Will be Sold
After a successful first day, Mecum will transition into its second day of a 10-day run for the world’s largest collector car auction, held at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.The total lots expected to hit the stage total around 3,000... more
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Larry Jewett - January 19, 2013 09:00 AM - Comments
Hagerty Auction Recap
Results Through Thursday
Listed below are the raw results witnessed by Hagerty during the live auctions and may not factor in any post-sale deals that have occurred. These numbers include the appropriate buyer’s premiums.... more
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Larry Jewett - January 18, 2013 11:22 AM - Comments
Buy American
Anyone Think That Way?
The changes in the automotive landscapes that happened many decades ago have conditioned many of us to accept when things are different than we hoped.... more
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Larry Jewett - January 18, 2013 10:00 AM - Comments
Mecum Opens Today
10-Day Run in Florida Underway
Today marks the first of 10 straight days of continuous muscle cars and more crossing the block with Mecum hosting the world’s largest collector car auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The 3,000-car lineup set to sell at the... more
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Larry Jewett - January 18, 2013 08:52 AM - Comments