Auburn gears up for annual classic weekend

The focus of the collector car world returns to the Classic Car Capital of America, August 27 – 31 as Auctions America hosts its annual Auburn Fall event at Indiana’s historic Auburn Auction Park. Spanning more than four decades, the Labor Day Weekend tradition, held during the famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, is one of the country’s premier celebrations of the collector car hobby.

The five-day event offers something for everyone, led by a roster of approximately 1200 classics, muscle cars, hot rods, exotics and more. In addition to four days of fast-paced auction excitement from the dual-ring arena, the event provides fun for the whole family from a packed car corral and swap meet to unique vendors, celebrity appearances and thrill-seeking automotive-themed activities.

For those unable to attend in person, NBCSN (NBC Sports Network) will bring four days of Auburn Fall coverage to more than 80 million homes across the U.S., including over six hours of live gavel-to-gavel action. The broadcast will also showcase the stories behind feature cars and marques, as well as provide a glimpse into the characters of the global collector car hobby. A full coverage schedule is available here: http://www.auctionsamerica.com/NBCSports.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS:

Complete ACD Lineup

Perfectly matched to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Festival weekend, this year’s Auburn Fall sale is led by a complete ACD lineup. The stunning trio includes a genuine, CCCA First Prize-winning 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster, offered from more than 30 years of single family ownership, and tucked away from public view since the mid-1980s (Est. $375,000 - $450,000); a rare, supercharged 1937 Cord 812 Sportsman, designated as a Full Classic and ready for delightful open-air motoring with added horsepower (Est. $185,000 - $225,000);and, an authentic 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande, J-523, fitted with a factory SJ engine. One of only 36 SJ Duesenbergs built, the example on offer is presented complete with its original chassis, body and bell-housing. Formerly owned by noted enthusiast George Lamberson, it is offered from single family ownership since 1978 (Est. $1,400,000 - $1,600,000).

Additional American Classics slated for the auction block include:

Diverse Private Collections at Auburn Fall

Reaffirming Auctions America’s reputation as an auction house of choice for the sale of private and estate collections, Auburn Fall will see several diverse private collections cross the block almost entirely without reserve.

Headlining the offering is no less than 80 vehicles from a prominent private collection. Largely American in focus, yet incredibly diverse, the group is led by a rare, original factory-built 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster, a restored 1950 Mercury Convertible presented in as-new condition, a perfectly maintained 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Roadster, and a largely original 1972 DeTomaso Pantera.

Also on offer at the flagship sale are no less than 20 cars from the DavidDisiere Collection of Texas. With a great eye for quality and attention to detail, Mr. Disiere’s collection boasts everything from European sports cars to American Pre-War examples, 50s American styling and a group of rare muscle cars. Highlights include a recently restored 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible, an ultra- rare 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 Holiday Coupe, a spectacularly presented 1969 Shelby GT 500 Fastback and a 1946 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Indy 500 Pace Car.

Something for Everyone

Additional automotive highlights to be offered at the Auburn Auction Park include:

Auctions America will also lift the gavel on a selection of memorabilia and parts on Wednesday, August 27, including classic automotive parts from The MacPhail Collection, The Fred Smith Automotive Fine Art Collection, and the Maggio Mascot and Memorabilia Collection.

Auctions America Gives Back

From its inception, Auctions America has been committed to giving back to the local community in which it operates, as well as supporting the collector car industry. In keeping with this, Auctions America is pleased to present two charity lots at its upcoming Auburn Fall sale:

Auctions America is also offering enthusiasts a chance to win their very own 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible at Auburn Fall. To enter, participants must simply ‘like’ Auctions America on Facebook and if they are the lucky winners, the car will be shipped right to their driveway.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: CELEBRITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

Beyond the auction, Auburn Fall will be highlighted by numerous celebrity appearances and thrill-seeking automotive activities. Enthusiasts and fans will have the opportunity to meet:

Other onsite attractions and entertainment include interactive and high-flying Freestyle ATV and Dirt Bike shows from Solution Action Sports, monster truck shows and rides, and sky high views of all the Auburn fun via helicopter rides. Complete dates and times for all celebrity appearances, autograph sessions and activities are available at auctionsamerica.com.