CLASSICS TODAY: May 2014

Friday

OKLAHOMA THE 1ST

MUSCLE AND CLASSIC CARS

by BidLoud

Tulsa, Oklahoma

www.bidloud.com

1-918-639-7653

CONNECTICUT ON 1ST OF JUNE

1974 TOYOTA

GREENWICH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE AUCTION

by Bonhams

Greenwich Concours D'Elegance

Greenwich, Connecticut

www.bonhams.com

1-415-661-7500

Tuesday

OHIO ON THE 31ST

MAY COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

by Apple Tree

Apple Tree Auction Center

1625 West Church Street

Newark, Ohio

www.appletreeauction.com

1-740-344-4282

MASSACHUSETTS ON THE 31ST

ONLINE AUCTION

by Repoza

Rehoboth, Massachusetts

www.repozaauctions.com

1-508-558-5129

MICHIGAN ON THE 31ST

1931 FORD

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

by Stantons

16640 Chandler Road

East Lansing, Michigan

www.stantons-auctions.com

1-517-726-0181

VIRGINIA ON THE 31ST

1940 CADILLAC

RAA SPRING COLLECTOR CAR SALES

by Richmond Auto Auction

Richmond Auto Auction

3600 Deepwater Terminal Road

Richmond, Virginia

www.richmondaa.com

1-804-232-7355

TEXAS ON THE 31ST

1932 FORD

MIDLAND-ODESSA CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Dan Kruse

The Horseshoe - Midland County Multipurpose Facility

Midland, Texas

www.dankruseclassics.com

1-866-495-8111

ENGLAND ON THE 31ST

1951 AUSTIN

MOTOR CARS AND MOTORCYCLES

by Richard Edmonds

Castle Combe Race Circuit

Wiltshire

United Kingdom

www.richardedmondsauctions.com

+44 (0) 1249 444 544

WASHINGTON ON THE 30TH

1948 CHRYSLER

2014 SPRING CLASSIC

by Lucky

Maremount Event Center

Tacoma, Washington

www.luckyoldcar.com

1-888-672-0020

Monday

AUSTRAILIA ON THE 26TH

1969 BSA A65 THUNDERBIRD

SYDNEY LATE AUTUMN CLASSIC

by Shannons

St. Leonard Showroom

Sydney, Austrailia

www.shannons.com.au

+61 (0) 13 46 46

photo credit: © 2014 Shannons

This stunning and practical 1939 Ford 1/2 ton stake truck started life as an original rust-free California truck. After years of trusty service, it was treated to a meticulous frame-off restoration. During the process, the body was removed from the frame and reworked through and through to include the fuel and brake lines re-commissioned to ensure safety while motoring. The red in color exterior paint is immaculate with it"s deep rich luster. Newly upholstered black vinyl bench seat and headliner complete the simple but sophisticated interior. The powerful V8 Flathead engine fires right up and runs very smooth. Truck corners, steers, shifts and brakes great! The engine bay and undercarriage are highly detailed. There is a full size spare located under the oak bed floor. Should you own a business or need a marketing niche" this truck can serve as a rolling billboard among the countless other uses. Truck is 100% turn-key ready to show or put to work! Best of all, this truck runs and drives fantastic! Call now!

Features, Options and Accessories:

Engine/drivetrain:

Original style Flathead V8
3 speed manual transmission
Push button starter
6 Volt electrical system

Interior:

Newly upholstered black vinyl bench seat with matching door panels and headliner
Restored 3 spoke steering wheel
Gauges include: Temp, Alt, Fuel, Oil, 100MPH speedometer
Dome light
Wind-out windshield

Exterior:

Red (Deep rich sheen)
Handcrafted hardwood oak stake bed with removable side and rear panels (high-quality craftsmanship)
Tinted glass
Chrome side mirrors
High show chrome bumpers and chrome brake light bezels
Artillery style wheel mounted with Firestone Polyglas tires w/6.00X16″

Located in Missouri........1-660-422-7177

Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS 500

Well here we go...Ryan Hunter-Reay was the winner after a 10 lap shootout to the end, his first win at the 500. Helio Castroneves did a great job of fighting for first, but it wasn't meant to be. Third place went to Marco Andretti. The Andretti Team had for cars in the top six places.

There were a few people that I watched during the race. Ed Carpenter, the oval master, was bouncing between first and second in the last forty laps bringing the crowd to its feet. Unfortunately he crashed out on lap 175. Tony Kanaan just couldn't get it together and ended up in 26th. Takuma Sato ended up in the 19th. JacquesVilleneuve, who hasn't raced in open-wheel in what seems like forever, ended up in 14th. Carlos Munoz, who as a rookie came in 2nd, finished with a very decent 4th. Juan Pablo Montoya, who has been away from Indianpolis for 14 years, posted the fastest lap at 225 miles per hour and ended up in a very decent 5th. Nice job!

FORMULA ONE IN MONACO

HAMILTON, 2ND - ROSBERG, 1ST - RICCIARDO, 3RD

The drivers all claim that they like Monaco, probably because of the party factor. Today's modern cars can't race there that well. A slow course and hard to pass. Rosberg had a flawless run start to finish. His teammate came in second and these two have been flip-flopping first and second all season. Daniel Ricciardo came in third again.

Tuesday

JACK BRABHAM.........1926 - 2014

NOTE: Brabham was one of my favorite drivers in the 60's. Always a joy to watch.

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Triple Formula One World Champion Sir Jack Brabham is gone....he was 88. According to reports, he passed away peacefully in his Gold Coast, Australia home earlier this morning. Until his death, Brabham held the distinction of being the oldest living Forumula One World Champion.

This icon of motor racing amassed a total of 14 F1 victories and three titles in his career. He is also the only driver to ever win the World Championship in a car of his own design and construction (1966). That is a feat that is unlikely to ever be repeated. His other two triumphs came with the Cooper Racing Team in 1959 and 1960.

The Australian also participated in four Indy 500's, finishing as high as ninth in 1961. Jack was also the first man ever knighted for his services in motorsport.

The team he co-founded won 35 races, four driver titles, and two constructor championships, between their inception in 1962 and their final race in the 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix.

In his homeland of Australia, Jack is a trailblazer, a pioneer, and holds the crown as the first Aussie to obtain a Formula One title. His maiden race victory came on the famous Monte Carlo street course, commonly referred to as Monaco, in 1959.

Sir Jack Brabham was an astonishing talent behind the wheel, a genius in the role of constructor, and will be missed by people from all corners of the motorsport world.

Friday

OHIO ON THE 24TH

WILLIAM AND LUCILLE THOMAS ESTATE SALE

by Rodger Kreis

5960 Stovertown Drive

Zanesville, Ohio

www.auctionzip.com

1-740-796-2931

SOUTH DAKOTA ON THE 24TH

MURDO IN MAY

by van der Brink

Pioneer Auto Museum

Murdo, South Dakota

www.vanderbrinkauctions.com

1-605-201-7005

ENGLAND ON THE 24TH

1959 BMW ISETTA 300

THE MAY SALE

by Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit

United Kingdom

www.silverstoneauctions.co.uk

+44 (0) 1926 691 141

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 24TH

LIMERICK CLASSIC CAR LIQUIDATION AUCTION

by Geyer

76 Lightcap Road

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

www.geyerauctions.com

1-800-554-5005

GERMANY ON THE 23RD

AUTOTECHNIK AUKTION

by Automobila

Ladenburg, Germany

www.autotechnikauktion.de

+49 (0) 6203 95 7777

Thursday

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1977 MGB

Completely restored MGB...stored in heated garage...5,000 miles since total restoration....box load of receipts. Rebuilt engine,rebuilt over-drive transmission,Weber carb,Peco exhaust, etc.etc. Runs and drives excellent pictures say it all...this vehicle is unlike all the ratty MGB's going for over $10,000...comes with rare hard-top and original rims and brand new tires. Garage kept it's whole life.

Located in New Jersey...........1-201-390-3904

BELGIUM ON THE 18TH

1962 TRIUMPH TR4

THE SPA CLASSIC SALE

by Bonhams

Le circuit de Spa Francorchamps

Francorchamps

Belgium

www.bonhams.com

+32 (0) 476 879 471

ENGLAND ON THE 17TH

1956 ASTON MARTIN

THE ASTON MARTIN WORKS SALE

by Bonhams

Aston Martin Works Service

United Kingdom

www.bonhams.com

+44 (0) 20 7447 7448

Wednesday

OHIO ON THE 16TH

WARD'S FORDS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

by Baker Bonnigson

Erie County Fairgrounds

Sandusky, Ohio

www.bakerbonnigson.com

1-419-547-7777

SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE 16TH

REMY BAKER ESTATE AUCTION

by Preston Opportunities

517 Flat Rock Road

Liberty, South Carolina

www.prestonopportunities.com

1-770-502-0028

MARYLAND ON THE 15TH

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

by Express

Ocean City Convention Center

Ocean City, Maryland

www.occollectorcars.com

1-410-243-9999

Tuesday

INDIANA ON THE 13TH

1949 HUDSON

SPRING CLASSIC 2014

by Mecum

Indiana State Fairgrounds

Indianapolis, Indiana

www.mecum.com

1-262-275-5050

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

HERE IS A VERY NICE 1977 HONDA CB 750 SUPER SPORT.
ONLY 4056 ACTUAL MILES. VERY CORRECT ORIGINAL BIKE.
I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 1990 AND ONLY RODE IT A FEW TIMES OVER THE YEARS.
I PUT NEW TIRES ON LAST YEAR, THE ORIGINALS DID NOT LOOK SAFE TO RIDE ON DUE TO AGE CRACKS.
THE PAINT, CHROME, SEAT, TANK, COVERS, AND LIGHTS ARE ORIGINAL TO THE BIKE.
WE TUNED IT UP, SERVICED THE BRAKES AND IT' RIDES NICE.
THE VIN # CB750E2109455
THE ENGINE # CB750E2609407
EXHAUST # HM410 HONDA AND IS ORIGINAL TO THE BIKE.

ONE SIDE COVER HAS SOME CRACKS AND NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACED. THE OTHER COVER IS OK, BUT NOT PERFECT. I THINK THEY ARE REPAIRABLE.
I HAD THIS STORED MANY TIMES, AND IT GOT BUMPED A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I MOVED IT. THE DAMAGE IS NOT FROM PUTTING IT DOWN ON THE GROUND.

THE TANK AND STICKER IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION FOR A BIKE THAT'S 33 YEARS OLD. I WAS ALWAYS CAREFUL WHEN FUELING IT TO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE. THE FENDERS AND LIGHTS ARE EXCELLENT ORIGINAL. THE SIGNALS, AND BEEPERS STILL WORK AS DOES HIGH AND LOW BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHT.

THE GRIPS, AND FOOT PEGS ARE EXCELLENT AND I THINK VERIFY THE MILES AND THE WAY THE BIKE HAS BEEN USED.
I HAVE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL AND BOOKS WITH THE BIKE.

Located in Ohio........1-513-248-4400

FORMULA ONE IN SPAIN

Still traveling, but I did get to see this race in Russian. No internet where I was located which is why there was a delay in posting. It was a race, at least for the leaders. Hamilton took first by a very small margin to Rosberg. Other teams had close finishes between teammates too. Daniel Ricciardo finish another amazing third place.

Even though there was action it was few and far between. You know it is slow when the announcer gets excited over a challenge for 20th place.

INDYCAR IN INDIANA

SIMON PAGENAUD

I am currently traveling in the northern reaches of Mongolia and had to miss this race. Simon Pagenaud came in first place and was followed by Ryan Hunter-Reay. Third place went to Helio Castroneves.

Takuma Sato ended up in 9th followed by Tony Kanaan in 10th.