CLASSICS TODAY: October 2011

Monday

ENGLAND ON THE 6TH

CLASSIC CAR SALE

by Charterhouse

The Long Street Salesroom

Sherborne, Dorset

United Kingdom

http://www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk/

+44 (0) 1935 812277

FRANCE ON THE 5TH

1935 GEORGES IRAT

SALON EPOQU'AUTO A LYON

by Osenat

Paris Fountainebleu

Paris, France

http://www.osenat.fr/

+33 (0) 01 64 22 27 62

KENTUCKY ON THE 5TH

PADUCAH FALL CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Smiths

Expo Center

Paducah, Kentucky

http://www.smithsauctioncompany.com/

1-573-641-0010

TENNESSEE ON THE 4TH

THE DOUG AND JANIE SMITH COLLECTION

by Mills

16580 Clay County Hwy

Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee

http://www.millsrealestateauction.com/

1-270-239-7711

ENGLAND ON THE 4TH

1968 ROYAL ENFIELD

THE WALTER HAYES SALE

by Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit

Towcester, Northamptonshire

United Kingdom

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/

+44 (0) 1926 691 141

1932 MG F2

photo credit: Silverstone Auctions

ENGLAND ON THE 4TH

1902 DECKERT

VETERAN MOTOR CARS

by Bonhams

Bonhams

New Bond Street

London, England

http://www.bonhams.com/

+44 (0) 20 7468 5804

ILLINOIS ON THE 3RD OF NOVEMBER

THE LEE ROY HARTUNG COLLECTION

by Auctions America

Hartung Museum

Glennview, Illinois

http://www.auctionsamerica.com/

1-260-927-9797

Sunday

KRUSE GETS ANOTHER SLAP ON THE HAND

The Indiana Auctioneer Commission has extended the suspension of Dean Kruse’s auctioneer license by two years. A hearing Oct. 19, the commission voted 5-0 that Kruse may not apply to have his license reinstated before June 2014. He originally was suspended through at least June 2012. The commission ruled that Kruse violated the terms of his original suspension, issued May 25, 2010. Members said they were unsatisfied with quarterly reports he filed on his progress in repaying people who consigned cars to his auctions, the Star reported.

According to Kruse he sent his reports to an attorney general’s deputy in charge of his case, who did not forward them to the Auctioneer Commission. In 2010, the commission suspended Kruse due to complaints alleging that he failed to pay 70 people who consigned and sold collector vehicles at his auctions in 2008 and 2009. After the suspension, Kruse sold his auction park south of Auburn and ceased operations. Kruse now has a longer time to pay the consignors. The commission originally ordered him to pay them by 18 months after his license suspension ends, which now gives him until December 2015.

FORMULA ONE IN INDIA

VETTEL, AGAIN

A new day, a nice new track, but nothing else was new. Hamilton and Massa running into each other which has been going on all year. The usual suspects in the front...Sebastian Vettel in first again and now he is poised to break some long standing records. Jensen Button in second and Ferdinand Alonso in third. It will probably play out pretty much the same way for the two remaining races.

Saturday

ENGLAND ON THE 31ST

1966 AUSTIN HEALEY

CLASSIC, HISTORIC & SPORTS CAR AUCTION

by Barons

Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey

United Kingdom

http://www.barons-auctions.com/

+44 (0) 8454 306060

FRANCE ON THE 30TH

AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS-ELYSEES

by Artcurial

Hotel Marcel Dassault

7, Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees

Paris, France

http://www.artcurial.com/

+33 (0) 42 99 2020

Monday

NEW JERSEY ON THE 29TH

WHEELS & WISHES

by iBid

The Westfield Armory

500 Rahway Avenue

Westfield, New Jersey

http://www.auctionzip.com/

1-973-473-2400

TENNESSEE ON THE 29TH

MUSIC CITY CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Phillip Traylor

631 Burnett Road

Old Hickory, Tennessee

http://www.auctionzip.com/

1-615-240-3062

MARYLAND ON THE 29TH

BALTIMORE WASHINGTON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

by Express

Howard County Fairgrounds

West Friendship, Maryland

http://www.auctionclassiccars.com/

1-410-243-9999

KANSAS ON THE 28TH

DREAMER'S AUTO SALES

by Howard Auctions

1000 Oregon Road

Hiawatha, Kansas

http://www.auctionzip.com/

http://www.howardauctionservice.com/

1-785-412-2335

ENGLAND ON THE 28TH

1978 MG MIDGET

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by SWVA

61 Ringwood Road

Parkstone, Poole, Dorset

United Kingdom

http://www.swva.co.uk/

+44 (0) 1202 745 466

TEXAS ON THE 28TH

1946 MERCURY STREET ROD

SAN MARCOS

by Dan Kruse

San Marcos Convention Center

1001 E McCarty Lane

San Marcos, Texas

http://www.kruseclassics.com/

1-866-495-8111

photo credit: kruseclassics.com

ENGLAND ON THE 26TH

1955 FERRARI 750 MONZA

LONDON

by RM Auctions

Battersea Evolution

Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park

London, United Kingdom

http://www.rmauctions.com/

1-519-362-4675

1972 ALFA ROMEO TIPO 33

Sunday

FATAL ACCIDENT IN MOTO GP

Wednesday

AUSTRALIA ON THE 23RD

1961 DODGE

MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCARS

by Bonhams

Royal Exhibition Building

Melbourne, Australia

http://www.bonhams.com/

+61 (0)3 8640 4088

1929 AUBURN

top photo credit: Joel Strickland

MICHIGAN ON THE 22ND

OTIS WILSON COLLECTION

by Rowley

Midland County Fairgrounds

Midland, Michigan

http://www.rowleyauctions.com/

1-810-724-4035

OKLAHOMA ON THE 22ND

THE WHITELEY COLLECTION

by van der Brink

Highway 59

Westville, Oklahoma

http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/

605-201-7005

ENGLAND ON THE 22ND

1961 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL

HISTORICS AT BROOKLANDS

by Historics

Brookland Museum

United Kingdom

http://www.historics.co.uk/

+44 (0) 800 988 3838

1967 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SL

Tuesday

MISSOURI ON THE 21ST

FALL 2011

by Branson

Branson Convention Center

200 South Sycamore Street

Branson, Missouri

http://www.bransonauction.com/

1-800-335-3063

CANADA ON THE 21ST

1952 STUDEBAKER

TORONTO FALL CLASSIC

by Collector Car Productions

International Centre

6900 Airport Road

Mississauga,Ontario

Canada

http://www.ccpauctions.com/

1-416-923-7500

1955 CHEVY

ENGLAND ON THE 19TH

1919 CADILLAC

CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLES

by H & H

The Pavilion Gardens

Buxton, Derbyshire

United Kingdom

http://www.handh.co.uk/

+44 (0) 8458 334455

1928 AUSTIN

photo credit: handh.co.uk

NEW ZEALAND ON THE 19TH

1930 TRIUMPH

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES OF THE DAY

by Webb's

Premier Auction House

18 Manukau Road

New Market, Auckland

New Zealand

http://www.webbs.co.nz/

+64 9 524 6804

1978 HONDA CBX 1000

Monday

DAN WHELDON.......1978 - 2011

DAN WHELDON

Dan Wheldon, the 2011 Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the most popular drivers in open-wheel racing, died today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a horrific multi-car crash only 11 laps into the IndyCar Series season finale.

Officials decided to call the race, but the drivers did a five-lap tribute to Wheldon. IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard made the officials announcmeent of Wheldon's death without further comment.

Wheldon, 33 and the 2005 series champion from Emberton, England, was competing in only his third IndyCar race of the season, trying to win the event and earn a $5 million bonus that was part of a league promotion for drivers who didn't compete full-time in the series this year.

Wheldon was the only driver to accept the challenge. This year's Indy 500 was the second time Wheldon had won the prestigious event. He also won it in 2005.

Wheldon was expected to replace Danica Patrick next season in the Go-Daddy-sponsored car for Andretti Autosport.

Wheldon raced for Michael Andretti's team previously from 2003 through 2005 when he won the championship. Wheldon won 16 races in his nine-year IndyCar career.

photo credit: honda IRL

INDYCAR GRAND FINALE IN LAS VEGAS

After 12 laps of the race there was a terrible crash involving 15 cars that took the life of Dan Wheldon, 2011 Indy 500 winner. Standings at the end were Tony Kahaan, Ed Carpenter and Ryan Briscoe. Dario Franchitti became the champion of which there were no honors at this time.

Sunday

FORMULA ONE IN KOREA

Yes, there is still Formula One races left after last weeks championship race in Japan. And yet again we see Sebastian Vettel the winner. He has scooped up just about all you can win this season. Followed by Lewis Hamilton and my personal favorite, Mark Webber. On to India, Abu Dhabi and Brazil. Not exactly like IndyCar traveling from one State to another.

Saturday

FRANCE ON THE 16TH

1953 CITROEN

AUTOMOBILES DE COLLECTION

by Osenat

Paris Fontainebleau

Paris, France

http://www.osenat.fr/

+33 (0) 180 81 90 18

1931 FORD

photo credit: osenat.fr

Tuesday

MINNESOTA ON THE 15TH

1961 MATCHLESS

TWIN CITIES CLASSIC CAR & ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE AUCTION

by MidAmerica

Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Grand Stand

1265 Snelling Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota

http://www.midamericaauctions.com/

1-800-473-2324

1971 HONDA

COLORADO ON THE 15TH

1935 FORD

SPECIALTY AUTO AUCTIONS

by Specialty

Larimer County Fair Grounds

Loveland, Colorado

http://www.saasinc.com/

1-800-901-0022

photo credit: specialty auto auctions

MISSOURI ON THE 15TH

ST. LOUIS CLASSIC AND EXOTIC CAR AUCTION

by MoteXotica

2340 Classens Drive

St. Louis, Missouri

http://www.motoexotica.com/

1-636-600-4600

NORTH DAKOTA ON THE 15TH

ALEX JOHNSON COLLECTION

by van der Brink

10397 County Road 34

LaMoure, North Dakota

http://www.vandenbrinkauctions.com/

1-605-201-7005

TENNESSEE ON THE 15TH

CORVETTE EXPO

by Thompson Carr

Sevierville Events Center

Sevierville, Tennessee

http://www.corvetteexpo.com/

1-865-687-3976

FLORIDA ON THE 15TH

LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC

by Higgenbotham

Downtown Promenade

Lakeland, Florida

http://www.lakemirrorclassic.com/

1-863-644-8920

NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 14TH

1931 FORD

THE FALL CHARLOTTE

by Tom Mack

Metrolina Expo Center

7100 Statesville Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

http://www.tommackclassics.com/

1-888-TOM MACK

1956 FORD

photo credit: tommackclassics.com

FLORIDA ON THE 14TH

THE FLORIDA FALL CLASSIC

by Crown

Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall

4800 US Highway 301 North

Tampa, Florida

http://www.crowncollectorcars.com/

1-855-552-7696

Sunday

SEBASTIAN VETTEL, FORMULA ONE CHAMPION - 2011

NICE TO BE YOUNG - VETTEL BREAKING THE RECORDS

Youngest world champion: 23 years 135 days

Youngest back-to-back, double champion: 24 years 98 days

Youngest winner of a GP: 21 years 74 days

Youngest pole position: 21 years 73 days

Youngest on the podium: 21 years 74 days

Youngest to score a point: 19 years 349 days

CHAMPIONSHIP LAP

WITH HIS VERY PROUD FATHER

FORMULA ONE IN JAPAN

I didn't hear any complaints from the drivers about being in 'glow-in-the-dark' Japan. Happy to be there, happy to have a decent race. The top three drivers were only 2 seconds apart, but in racing that is more distance than you think. The winner was Jensen Button, pictured with his girlfriend and team. Followed by Ferdinand Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. Both Button and Alonso have been pulling away from their respective teammates all year. Vettel, in need of only one point, became the seasons champion. The youngest ever to be a double champion, 2010 and 2011. Previous youngest was Alonso. The next anti-climatic four races will decide who is 2nd and 3rd in the championship plus the constructor's trophy. Red Bull, no doubt.

Tuesday

MARYLAND ON THE 8TH

CRUSIN' WEEKEND

by Express

Ocean City Convention Center

40th and Coastal Highway

Ocean City, Maryland

http://www.occollectorcars.com/

1-410-243-9999

Monday

ENGLAND ON THE 8TH

1958 JAGUAR XK-150

THE SPIRIT OF MOTORING

by Coys

Ascot Raceway

United Kingdom

http://www.coys.co.uk/

+44 (0) 208 614 7888

NORTH DAKOTA ON THE 8TH

THE HAROLD KLOKSTAD ESTATE

By van der Brink

Seven Farms

Grenora, North Dakota

http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/

1-605-201-7005

ALABAMA ON THE 8TH

BATOR MOTORCYCLE AUCTION

by Auctions America

Barber Motorsports Park

6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham, Alabama

http://www.barbervintagefestival.org/

1-205-699-7275

MISSISSIPPI ON THE 7TH

1934 CHEVY

BILOXI

by Vicari

Mississippi Coast Colseum

2350 Beach Boulevard

Biloxi, Mississippi

http://www.vicariauction.com/

1-504-875-3563

1972 CHEVY NOVA

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 6TH

1929 HUDSON

HERSHEY

by RM

Hershey Lodge

Hershey, Pennsylvania

http://www.rmauctions.com/

1-519-352-4575

1932 HUPMOBILE

TEXAS ON THE 6TH

1951 MERCURY

DALLAS AUCTION

by Mecum

Dallas Convention Center

650 S. Griffin Street

Dallas, Texas

http://www.mecum.com/

1-815-568-8888

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 4TH

1926 PIERCE ARROW

OCTOBER CATALOG

by William Bunch

1 Hillman Drive

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

http://www.williambunchauctions.com/

1-610-558-1800

INDYCAR IN KENTUCKY

In front of a small, but happy, crowd, Ed Carpenter takes the win after coming in second on this for the last two years in a row. Also, it was a first win for his team owner, Sarah Fisher. Remember her when she was driving. This was also the closest finish in the series. Second went to Dario Franchitti and third to Scott Dixon. Neither one of them are strangers to the podium.