CLASSICS TODAY: April 2013

Tuesday

ENGLAND ON THE 1ST OF MAY

PRIVATE COLLECTION

by Charterhouse

The Oaks

Weston Lane

Awlascombe, nr Honiton

Devon

United Kingdom

www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk

+44 (0) 7756 3126 497

Saturday

AUSTRALIA ON THE 29TH

1930 RILEY 9 BROOKSTONE

MELBOURNE AUTUMN

by Shannons

321 Warrigal Road

Cheltenham, Victoria

Australia

www.shannons.com.au

+61 (0) 2 8019 4116

ENGLAND ON THE 29TH

1969 LOTUS ELAN

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

by Bonhams

Royal Air Force Museum

Hendon

United Kingdom

www.bonhams.com

+44 (0) 207 447 7447

ENGLAND ON THE 28TH

1955 VELOCETTE

THE SPRING STAFFORD SALE

by Bonhams

Staffordshire Fairgrounds

Stafford

United Kingdom

www.bonhams.com

+44 (0) 207 447 7447

Thursday

ENGLAND ON THE 27TH

CAMBRIDGE VINTAGE SALE

by Cheffins

Clifton House

1-2 Clifton Road

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

United Kingdom

www.cheffins.co.uk

+44 (0) 1223 213 777

MICHIGAN ON THE 27TH

1943 DODGE

MIKE YECK MILITARY MUSEUM

by American Eagle

Dundee Motor Pool

Dundee, Michigan

www.michiganauctioncompany.com

www.auctionzip.com

1-248-473-1547

NEW JERSEY ON THE 27TH

1951 CHEVY

WESTFIELD CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by iBid

Westfield Armory

Westfield, New Jersery

www.ibidauction.org

1-973-473-2400

KENTUCKY ON THE 27TH

1951 CADILLAC

BLUE GRASS CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Southern Classic Auctions

Adesa Lexington

672 Blue Sky Parkway

Lexington, Kentucky

www.southernclassicauctions.com

1-859-263-5163

photo credit: Southern Classic Auctions

ENGLAND ON THE 27TH

1954 ASTON MARTIN DB2

COYS AT ASCOT

by COYS

Ascot Raceway

United Kingdom

www.coys.co.uk

+44 (0) 208 614 7888

MINNESOTA ON THE 27TH

MIDAMERICA MOTORCYCLE AUCTION

by MidAmerica

Progress Center Building

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

St. Paul, Minnesota

www.midamericaauctions.com

1-651-633-9656

TEXAS ON THE 27TH

THE DON DAVIS COLLECTION

by RM

The Don Davis Collection

275 University Drive

Fort Worth, Texas

www.rmauctions.com

1-519-352-4575

MICHIGAN ON THE 27TH

NOVI SPRING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Classic Motorcar

Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Avenue

Novi, Michigan

www.proxibid.com

1-330-417-7915

Tuesday

Car is a fresh restoration with approximately 200 miles since completion. Nice desirable Berkshire Green and White paint. New proper interior with Black and White Hounds tooth Upholstery and White Top. Has many updates for fun reliability to address several of the troublesome issues. 4 wheel disc brake conversion kit, new wiring harness, 12 volt alternator conversion. New fuel tank and lines. New exhaust. Great, reliable, attention getting fun with economy to boot. Include are many spare parts including: engine, transmission and multiple boxes of small spares. This car is ready to go anywhere, just jump in and drive!!

Located in Virginia........1-757-652-7120

Monday

ENGLAND ON THE 26TH

1970 MARCOS GT

APRIL

by SWVA

61 Ringwood Road

Parkstone, Poole, Dorset

United Kingdom

www.swva.co.uk

+44 (0) 1201 745 466

MISSOURI ON THE 25TH

1931 FORD

KANSAS CITY SPRING SALE

by Mecum

Kansas City Convention Center

Bartle Hall

Kansas City, Missouri

www.mecum.com

1-262-275-5050

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 25TH

1971 KARMANN-GHIA

SPRING CARLISLE

by Carlisle Events and Auctions America

Carlisle Fairgrounds

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

www.carsatcarlisle.com

www.carlisleevents.com

www.auctionsamerica.com

1-717-243-7855

INDYCAR IN CALIFORNIA

TAKUMA SATO

'HOORAY!' This is the day I have been waiting for. Waiting for Takuma Sato to have a win under his belt. After being released from his team last year I was afraid that he would not get picked up this year. Which happens to so many very fine drivers. The granddaddy of all racers, A. J. Foyt, picked him up and put his trust in him. Not only was this Sato's first IndyCar win it was the first race won by a Japanese driver. Let's hope it is the first of many.

For the Foyt team it was the first win since 2002.

Graham Rahal, driving for this father's team this year, drove a very steady race which brought him in second place. By the size of the smile on his face I think he was very happy. I'm sure that Bobby Rahal was very happy too.

Third place went to Justin Wilson from Dale Coyne Racing. What a race it was for him...he started out in 24th place. I have only seen a handful of drivers that can start at the back of the pack and end up so well.

Everyone knows that Takuma Sato is my favorite followed by Tony Kanaan. So, how did Tony do? On lap 78 of 80 he stuffed his car into one of the tire barriers. Allowing Sato to cruise to the finish under caution.

Sunday

FORMULA ONE IN BAHRAIN

KIMI RIAKKONEN - 2ND, SEBASTIAN VETTEL - 1ST, ROMAIN GROSJEAN - 3RD AND THE WOMAN IS JILL JONES FROM RED BULL REPRESENTING THE COMPANY

Usually I am in a borderline sleeping position for the Bahrain race. During the 2nd lap when Vettel pulled out in front it could have been just such a race. Once he got the lead he was never to be seen again until they dropped the checkered flag. Behind him there was plenty of action. Tight run battles for all the other positions. Riakkonen came in second which seemed weird because he seemed to be out of sorts the whole race. It looked like Paul di Rista from Force India was going to get third, but it was not to be. Grosjean was able to pass him seven laps from the end. It would have been nice for Force India to be able to pull that off.

How did Webber do? It looked like he was going to have a fifth slot, but on the last lap Hamilton got passed him. It seemed to take the wind out of his sails and Perez slid passed him too.

Formula One tries to stay out of a countries politics. It doesn't always work. In 2011 the people of Bahrain started protesting the Formula One race. Their real protest was a human rights issue, but Formula One was the target. The race was cancelled that year, but ran last year and this. Still had the protests and in looking at the pictures of the protesters I saw an interesting one....protester painting grafitti on a wall wearing a Ferrari jacket. I wonder if he took in the race anyway.

Thursday

SUMMER PROJECT

1957 ALFA ROMEO 1900 SS

Designed by Orazio Satta, the 1900 was a big step for Alfa Romeo in that it was their first postwar design, first series-production car, first unibody, and first model with left hand drive. It also represented Alfa’s wise move towards the more affordable end of the performance car spectrum. Several changes were made to the twin-cam engine over the years, the most notable of which was the enlargement to 1,975 cc for the 1900 Super. An even hotter Super Sprint (SS) was introduced in 1954, and these models could also be fitted with five-speeds. 1900 SS’s are very valuable, and the car featured here, located Genova, Italy, is up for grabs.

The seller’s description is almost non-existent, but it looks like a project that someone put considerable energy into before running out of energy, time, money, or some of each. It is described as 95% complete, whatever that actually means, but it looks like there are plenty of spares that come with the car.

Aside from the rarer handfuls of coachbuilt 1900′s, the SS is the one to have. This one needs finishing, maybe a lot of finishing, but nice examples are worth well over $100,000, so it might be a good idea to get a hold of it. An appealing project, it’s also a rare example from one of the most formative periods of Alfa Romeo’s history. This worn out Super Sprint could definitely be a hot collector car one day soon.

Located in Italy........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1900-SS-/400463149419?ViewItem=&item=400463149419&forcev4exp=true

ENGLAND ON THE 21ST

1961 DAIMLER SP250 DART

COLLECTABLE MOTOR CARS

by Mather Collectables

The Lygon Arms Hotel

Broadway, Worcestershire

United Kingdom

www.mathercollectables.com

+44 (0) 7889 752 384

photo credit: © 2013 i-bidder.com

Wednesday

ENGLAND ON THE 21ST

1957 MV AUGUSTA

PRIVATE COLLECTION

by Charterhouse

The Royal Bath and West Showground

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

United Kingdom

www.charterhouse-auction.com

+44 (0) 1935 612 277

photo credit: © 2013 i-bidder.com

GEORGIA ON THE 20TH

CHARLES SHERIFF ESTATE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION
by Smith Auction Company
692 Big A Road
Toccoa, Georgia

www.smithauctioncompany.com

1-800-200-6030

SWITZERLAND ON THE 20TH

1948 CHEVY

AUTOCENTER VOGEL

by Vogel

Schenkstrasse 6
Wangen an der Aare, Switzerland

www.ac-vogel.ch

+41 (0) 32 631 20 60

photo credit: © 2013 Vogel

PENNSYLVANIA ON THE 20TH

1955 FORD SUNLINER

CLASSIC CARS & TRUCKS

by Mark Perry

127 High Street

Cooperstown, Pennsylvania

www.markperryauctioneers.com

1-724-423-5580

INDIANA ON THE 20TH

1951 MERCURY

HOOLEY CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Bartel & Company

Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds

Goshen, Indiana

www.bartelandcompany.com

1-800-860-8118

photo credit: Bartel & Company

Monday

TEXAS ON THE 19TH

CRUISIN' NOCONA

by Vicari

Downtown Nocona

Nocona, Texas

www.vicariauction.com

1-504-875-3563

CANADA ON THE 19TH

1950 CHEVY

EDMONTON MOTOR SHOW CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by The Electric Garage

Edmonton Expo Center

Edmonton, Alberta

Canada

www.theeclectricgarage.com

1-888-296-0528

STOLEN CLASSIC

1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

DATE STOLEN: MAY 6, 2012

Yes, 2012, but the owner feels that it is still in the area. Not likely, but not impossible.

LAST SEEN: Canfield Fairgrounds in Canfield, Ohio

LICENSE: CPE9032 (Ohio)

VIN: 34671M186059

REPORT: 6-1205-007

CALL: 1-330-480-5000. Mahoning County Sheriff

CALL: 1-330-893-3283, owner, Richard Kauffman

Sunday

ENGLAND ON THE 17TH

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM AUCTION

featuring the Bamber Collection

by H & H

The Imperial War Museum

Duxford, Cambridgeshire

United Kingdom

www.handh.co.uk

+44 (0) 8458 33 44 55

FORMULA ONE IN CHINA

RAIKKONEN - 2ND, ALONSO - 1ST, HAMILTON - 3RD

Alonso drove a perfect race. Raikkonen only lacked the speed to catch him. Hamilton started on the pole, but also lacked the speed to stay in front. If the race had been one more lap longer he would not have been able to hang on to third. Vettel was only .2 of second behind Hamilton at the end.

Tires still seem to be an issue. I am beginning to think that they will keep them an issue because they do change the way the race is run.

As for Webber he was found to have been responsible for the collision with Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne. It will cost him three places in the next race in Bahrain. Due to problems on Saturday he had to start from the pit lane. After the accident they replaced the nose and tires and sent him out again. Only to have his transmission give him problems then his right rear wheel fell off. You can't make this stuff up.

Thursday

ENGLAND ON THE 14TH

LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT

COLLECTIVE AUCTION

by BPI

Ripley House

Ripley Drive

Normanton Industrial Estate

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

United Kingdom

www.bpiassociates.com

www.i-bidder.com

+44 (0) 8448 005 743

Wednesday

ENGLAND ON THE 14TH

1947 JAGUAR

JAGUAR HERITAGE AUCTION

by Barons

Sandown Park Exhibition Centre

Esher, Surrey

United Kingdom

www.barons-auctions.com

+44 (0) 8454 30 60 60

photo credit: Barons

ENGLAND ON THE 13TH

1945 MASSEY HARRIS

VINTAGE TRACTORS, ETC.

by Cheffins

Westville Farms

Northland Road

Westville, Firthville, Boston

Lincolnshire

United Kingdom

www.cheffins.co.uk

+44 (0) 1223 213 777

GERMANY ON THE 13TH

1953 SIATA GILCO

TECHNO CLASSICA

by COYS

Hall 11 Gallery

Essen, Germany

www.coys.co.uk

+44 (0) 208 614 7888

TEXAS ON THE 13TH

1957 CHEVY

SAN ANTONIO

by Dan Kruse

Exposition Hall

Freeman Coliseum

3201 East Houston Street

San Antonio, Texas

www.dankruseclassics.com

1-866-827-7227

photo credit: Dan Kruse Classics

Tuesday

OREGON ON THE 12TH

1939 FORD

PORTLAND SPRING AUCTION

by Silver

Portland Expo Center

Portland, Oregon

www.silverauctions.com

1-800-255-4485

MISSOURI ON THE 12TH

1951 STUDEBAKER

THE BRANSON AUCTION

by Branson Auction

The Branson Convention Center

200 South Sycamore Street

Branson, Missouri

www.bransonauction.com

1-800-335-3063

CANADA ON THE 12TH

1959 MGA

THE TORONTO CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

by Classic Car Productions

International Centre

6900 Airport Road

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada

www.classiccarproductions.com

1-416-923-7500

Monday

ENGLAND ON THE 10TH

CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLES

by Herefordshire Vintage Auctions

How Caple Court

Herefordshire

United Kingdom

www.hvauctions.com

+44 (0) 1432 273 373

INDYCAR IN ALABAMA

RYAN HUNTER-REAY

A fairly uneventful race was run at one of my favorite tracks. Ryan Hunter-Reay, last year's champion, came in first without real incident to himself. Followed by Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves. Where did my favorites end up? Tony Kanaan was in 13th position and Takuma Sato in 14th.

Saturday

LIGHTS OFF, LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF?

Fisker Automotive, the electric car people out of California, have laid-off 75% of their work force. Does this mean an end to this fine looking automobile? Hard to tell, but it doesn't look good. It could join the list of other failed auto start-ups such as Bright Automotive, Carbon Motors Corporation and Aptera Motors Incorporated.

It doesn't help that they got $529 million in loans from the taxpayers. If it totally defaults the U.S. Department of Engery will decide what happens to the company. It certainly didn't help much that their battery supplier, A123, went bankrupt. Not to mention that they lost 300 cars in the east coast storm, Sandy. They have sold somewhere around 2,000 cars worldwide.

LIGHTS ON!

1922 DETROIT ELECTRIC

The original Detroit Electric produced 13,000 cars between the years 1907 to 1939. The name layed around for many years until Albert Lam revived it in 2008. His plan, of course, was to build an electric car. Last week he introduced his new product which will go on sale in August. Like the Tesla Roadster it will be produced by Lotus, the bodies I mean, and it is a fine looking car. This is not by mistake, Albert Lam had been one of the CEO's at Lotus. The company claims that it will do 0 - 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph on a four-speed gearbox.

They will produce the car in the Detroit area.

ALBERT LAM AND THE DETROIT ELECTRIC

Wednesday

IF YOU ARE TRAVELING....

ST. PETERSBURG FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Florida is always a big deal this time of year. People on springbreak, snowbirds getting ready to head North, people taking a break from the snow. Good food, good drink and a gaggle of cars you can't afford.

Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club

501 5th Ave NE

St. Petersburg, Florida

ALSO...

CLASSICS AT THE BEACH

A little further North in Stuart, The Elliot Museum is having their annual classic car show. This year they are highlighting the newly rebuilt Elliot Museum itself. What's not to like in Florida in April.

Elliott Museum

825 NE Ocean Boulevard
Hutchinson Island
Stuart, Florida