CLASSICS TODAY: August 2013

Friday

INDIANA ON THE 31ST

1930 CORD L-29

THE AUBURN AUCTION

featuring The Bob Reverman Collection

by Worldwide

National Automotive & Truck Museum

Auburn, Indiana

www.worldwide-auctioneers.com

1-800-990-6789

National Auto & Truck Museum

OREGON ON THE 31ST

1973 Alfa Romeo

LUCKY OLD CAR

by Lucky Old Car

Maremount Campus

Eugene, Oregon

www.luckyoldcar.com

1-206-467-6531

IDAHO ON THE 31ST

1965 CHEVY

SUN VALLEY AUCTION

by Silver

Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley, Idaho

www.silverauctions.com

1-800-255-4485

MARYLAND ON THE 31ST

COLLECTOR CARS AND BIKES

by Express Auctioneers

Howard County Fairgrounds

West Friendship, Maryland

www.auctioncollectorcars.com

1-410-423-9999

ENGLAND ON THE 31ST

1962 DAIMLER DART

SUMMER SALE

by Historics

Brookland Museum

United Kingdom

www.historics.co.uk

+44 (0) 800 988 3838

Tuesday

STOLEN IN FLORIDA

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback – Body shell only, Light Blue, VIN 5F09C288923

1966 Ford Mustang Fastback, Red Exterior, VIN 6F09C213411

1967 Ford Mustang Fastback S-Code (390 V8), White, VIN 7R02S158487

1968 Ford Mustang Fastback S Code (390 V8), White, VIN 8F02S177558

1969 Ford Mustang Fastback (428 Cobra Jet), White, VIN 9R02R153275

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (428 Super Cobra Jet), Red/Black, VIN To Be Confirmed

1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Hardtop, Black w/ White side trim, VIN 11837B132265

One entire collection

STOLEN IN SWEDEN

1961 VOLVO P1800

Not just any car, but the first production model of the P1800. Taken from a locked storage area this past week. Any information can be given to www.hemmings.com

These three cars were stolen from the auction grounds at Monterey, California. The top one, a 1961 Chevy, was stolen from the Russo & Steele compound. The other two, a 1961 and a 1957 Chevy, were taken from the Mecum lots. If not found fast enough they could end up as parts cars. What a shame! A perfect reason to have your insurance start from the time the hammer falls. If any of you should happen to know anything about this call California Highway Patrol at 1-831-796-2100.

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1953 CHEVY

Pristine condition, new chrome, paint, and interior. Automatic. Runs great at all speeds.

Located in California............1-310-741-1507

INDIANA ON THE 28TH

1958 CHEVY

AUBURN

featuring the Ed Wing Collection

by Auctions America

Auburn Auction Park

5536 County Road 11A

Auburn, Indiana

www.auctionsamerica.com

1-877-906-2437

SAD SIGHT

Monday

INDYCAR IN CALIFORNIA

WILL POWER

As always the race was much tighter than Formula One. Difference between 1st and 2nd was 1.1930 seconds. Scott Dixon, after leading for 27 laps got a penalty that knocked him out of the lead. The top three spots had been bouncing between him, Power, Wilson and Franchitti. That is the way it ended, Will Power - 1st, Wilson - 2nd and Franchitti in 3rd. I like this track and hope that it stays on the schedule next year.

Tony Kanaan had an accident and a penalty for that accident and ended up in 13th.

Takuma Sato started having car problems around lap 20 that never seemed to get corrected, then an accident bring on his retirement leaving him in 23rd.

photo credit: indycar.com

Sunday

FORMULA ONE IN BELGIUM

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

This is one of my favorite tracks. Problem with today is that the cars got spread out too quickly and left me with nothing to get excited about. Hamilton got away on the start, but Vettel passed him in the first lap and never looked back. He didn't need to, in the end he was a full 16 seconds in front of Alonso. Alonso was 11 seconds ahead of Hamilton so you can see what I mean about 'spread out.'

Alonso did a fine job coming from 9th place to 2nd.

Mark Webber, running his last races, had a problem at the start of the race, but ended up in 5th.

Saturday

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO DO IN YOUR RETIREMENT

Two guys from Australia, Rod Wade and Michael Flanders, hot off the trail from the Peking to Paris Rally are planning a trip across the United States. Their plan is to make the 3,000 mile passage in 60 hours in a 1930 Model A Ford. I would love to do this trip, but not in 60 hours, there is too much to do and see. And there is no such thing as too old, Rod Wade is 70. As so many cross-country travelers (walkers, runners, bikers, motorcyclists) have done they will take a bottle of water from the Atlantic and pour it in the Pacific. They are pictured above on their way through Mongolia. So, if they drive across the States by the time they get home they will have driven around the world. Nice!

GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL, DO NOT COLLECT $200

STANLEY TORGERSON

International Classic Auction’s (ICA) owner Stanley Dean Torgerson will spend more than three years in prison for bilking customers of his classic car sales company.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Aug. 16 that the 67-year-old Gilbert, Ariz., resident was also ordered by a judge to pay $1.5 million in restitution to his victims.

Prosecutors say Torgerson sold vehicles through ICA but pocketed the money and never delivered the cars. He had been in business since 1989 but was accused of skimming sales proceeds and not delivering cars beginning in 2009.

Torgerson was arrested in 2011 and accused of defrauding approximately 50 victims from four states, Canada and England out of approximately $700,000. He was indicted in May 2011 on 101 counts including fraud and theft. Torgerson pleaded guilty to three counts of fraudulent schemes and one of theft in a June plea agreement.

Torgerson tried to blame employees for embezzling the money. However, no other employees of ICA are reportedly facing charges stemming from this case.

Friday

ENGLAND ON THE 25TH

1969 JAGUAR

CARFEST SOUTH PRIDE & JOY AUCTION

by Silverstone

The Wing

Silverstone Circuit

Towcester, Hamptonshire

United Kingdom

www.silverstoneauctions.co.uk

+44 (0) 1926 691 141

Wednesday

NEBRASKA ON THE 24TH

1932 LaSALLE

CLASSIC CARS

by The Auction Mill

100 Main Street

Springfield, Nebraska

www.theauctionmill.com

1-402-885-4916

ENGLAND ON THE 24TH

1937 AUSTIN

CLASSIC AUCTION

featuring a Porche collection

by ACA

Anglia Car Auction

King's Lynn

United Kingdom

www.angliacarauctions.co.uk

+44 (0) 1553 771 881

WASHINGTON ON THE 22ND

1941 FORD

SEATTLE

by Silver

ADESA

Seattle, Washington

www.silverauctions.com

1-800-255-4485

Tuesday

SOUTH DAKOTA ON THE 21ST

THE JOE HABEGER COLLECTION

PROJECT CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRACTORS AND AIRPLANES

by Girard

Highway 81

Madison, South Dakota

www.girardauction.com

1-605-267-2421

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1941 STUDEBAKER

1941 Studebaker M-5 pickup everything there; all original except paint; 6 volt 27,450 miles thought to be original; 4 speed; still has prewar kerosene emergency lanterns.

Located in Oregon........1-503-707-1641

Monday

ENGLAND ON THE 20TH

2009 DUCATI

REPO AUCTION

by T.H.L.

ONLINE ONLY

www.i-bidder.com

Friday

CALIFORNIA ON THE 17TH

THE PEBBLE BEACH AUCTIONS

by Gooding & Company

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, California

www.goodingco.com

1-310-899-1960

MAINE ON THE 17TH

1931 FORD

NEW ENGLAND AUTO AUCTION

by Owls Head Transportation Museum

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Owls Head, Maine

www.ohtm.org

1-207-594-4418

ENGLAND ON THE 17TH

HARROGATE VINTAGE SALE

by Cheffins

Harrogate Showground

Harrogate

United Kingdom

www.cheffins.co.uk

+44 (0) 1223 213 777

INDIANA ON THE 17TH

1961 CHEVY

DON STASH COLLECTION

by Jonathon Kraft

2741 West 45th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

www.kraftauctions.com

www.auctionzip.com

1-213-973-9240

Thursday

IF YOU ARE TRAVELING.......

If you find yourself near Detroit this weekend it is time for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Thousands of cars and thousands of people. Cars, music, cars, food, cars, displays, cars and more cars.....for miles.

CALIFORNIA ON THE 16TH

MONTEREY

by RM

Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center

2 Portola Plaza

Monterey, California

www.rmauctions.com

1-519-352-4575

CALIFORNIA ON THE 16TH

PEBBLE BEACH MOTORCYCLE MARKETPLACE

by MidAmerica

On the Beach

Pebble Beach, California

www.midamericaauctions.com

1-651-633-9655

photo credit: © MidAmerica Auctions

CALIFORNIA ON THE 16TH

QUAIL LODGE AUCTION

by Bonhams

Quail Lodge

Carmel, California

www.bonhams.com

1-415-391-4000

video credit: © bonhams 1793

IOWA ON THE 16TH

HAGEDORN ESTATE AUCTION

by Girard

Main Street

Royal, Iowa

www.girardauction.com

1-605-267-2421

CALIFORNIA ON THE 15TH

MONTEREY

by Mecum

Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa

Del Monte Golf Course

Monterey, California

www.mecum.com

1-262-275-5050

CALIFORNIA ON THE 15TH

MONTEREY

by Russo and Steele

290 Figueroa Street

Monterey, California

www.russoandsteele.com

1-602-252-2697

Wednesday

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1949 HUDSON

This is a 1949 Hudson Commodore Coup and is in day one condition. It has been stored on jacks and blocks. There is no rust. There is a rub mark or damage to the interior where the original owner got in and out, but other than that, the interior is perfect. It has a straight 8 engine. All original parts to engine, interior, and on body. The paint is a little different then what would have been on the original car, but we think it looks more slick. It is in perfect condition, and no restoration work is needed. Exterior pictures are slightly dated, but reflect condition of the car. It has been in storage and needs normal cleaning to remove dust, however, it is in day-one condition.

Located in Wisconsin........1-920-621-6450

Thursday

NEBRASKA ON THE 11TH

VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES AND CARS

by Russ Moravec

62 L Street

David City, Nebraska

www.moravecauctions.com

www.auctionzip.com

1-402-367-6040

GERMANY ON THE 10TH

1963 LANCIA APPIA ZAGATO

NURBURGRING

by COYS

The Nurburgring

Nurbrug, Germany

www.coys.co.uk

+44 (0) 208 614 7888

Tuesday

LOUISIANA ON THE 9TH

CLASSIC CAR FESTIVAL

by Viscari

Mardi Gras World

New Orleans, Louisiana

www.varcariauctions.com

1-504-875-3563

NEVADA ON THE 9TH

BT SPECIALTY CARS

by SAAAS

2863 Northtowne Lane

Reno, Nevada

www.saaasinc.com

1-800-901-0022

NEVADA ON THE 8TH

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CAR SHOW

by Barrett-Jackson

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada

www.barrett-jackson.com

1-480-421-6694

WISCONSIN ON THE 8TH

1955 JOHN DEERE

GONE FARMIN'

by Mecum

445 South West Main

Walworth, Wisconsin

www.mecum.com

1-262-275-5050

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

1974 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE

Yellow, with new Black interior, chrome bumpers, metal badges – Nice!

73,260 miles. Engine was professionally rebuilt at 68,018 miles, receipt documentation. Body restoration is documented in photos. More photos available. A solid, well-running example of a great looking, fun to drive roadster. Needs a top, but the convertible frame is complete and in good shape. 4 cylinder 1493 c.c. engine with 4 speed manual transmission. This Spitfire comes with the desireable factory Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive. Owners manual and receipts included. Pull the choke, turn the key, drop it into first gear and drive it home. This car turns heads and gets you noticed! A great way to see fall foliage views.

Update: Many folks have asked whether the lights, switches, etc are working. I've added a 3 minute video showing that the electrics are working. Also, I've added two pictures of the engine compartment. I've also added pictures of the paint blemishes and minor rust areas so you can have a complete picture of the condition of this car.

Make an offer. I believe that this is one of the better Triumphs for sale in the Northeast at this price point.

Don't miss out.

Located in New York........1-518-732-2000

Monday

INDYCAR IN OHIO

SIMON PAGENAUD, 2ND - CHARLIE KIMBALL, 1ST - CHIP CANASSE -DARIO FRANCHITTI, 3RD

An uneventful race at one of my favorite tracks. On lap 73 Kimball made a very nice pass around Pagenaud and never to look back. This was Kimball's first win in IndyCar. Dario Franchitti came in third.

Takuma Sato was running in the back all day. Is this a result of his penalty? It is starting to look like it.

Tony Kanaan's car died on lap 64 giving him a last place, 24th.