AUCTIONS AMERICA CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUBURN FALL WITH RECORD CROWDS AND $20 MILLION IN AUCTION SALES
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'When deciding to sell a part of my collection, Auctions America was a natural choice. I could not have been happier with the process; the incredible crowds, excitement, and results enjoyed this past weekend prove that I made the right decision,' said Steve Ramsey following the event. 'I've been attending Auburn Fall for more than 15 years, and for me, the weekend is not just about the action on the block. Add in the car corral, swap meet and all the other activities and it's a complete hobby experience that everyone I meet really enjoys. Auburn has a style all its own that I'm proud to be a part of. I look forward to seeing it continue to grow for years to come.' The event's automobilia offering also drew strong results, generating more than $614,000 in sales with 97 percent of all lost sold; the impressive tally represents Auctions America's largest automobilia sale to date, besting the previous year by more than $100,000. Among a long list of notable highlights, a Duesenberg Model J Engine more than doubled its low estimate at $57,500; a Chris Craft Boat Bar achieved $32,775; and a Texaco Air Tower sign soared past its pre-sale estimate, realizing an incredible $29,900. 'We're very pleased with our results,' said Auctions America's new director of Automobilia, Kurt Forry following the sale. 'Our strong sell-through rate, spirited bidding and a few record prices achieved for collectibles offered as part of the Steve Ramsey Collection, brought increased interest from both local and international bidders. The results certainly demonstrate the continued strength and growth of the collector Automobilia market and demand for the finest examples.' Beyond the auction, the weekend's exciting program of ancillary events also proved tremendously popular. A staple of the Auburn Fall weekend, the car corral and swap meet drew in more than 6.8 miles of vendors. Enthusiastic crowds were also treated to a number of other special attractions, including monster truck shows and rides; professional freestyle sportbike shows; as well as autograph sessions with Ryan Hurst from Sons of Anarchy. In addition, Roush Fenway Racing's interactive 'Ultimate Race Fan Experience', a mobile display hauler showcasing various elements of a race team, was also onsite, as well as their NASCAR racing simulators and 'Tire Changing Units' - where fans were able to test their speed as a tire changer. Racing fans were also treated to a special NASCAR display by Hendrick Motorsports, featuring cars driven by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson, as well as Jeff Gordon's famous number 24, which sold during the Saturday sale session, for $110,000. As part of Auctions America's commitment to support the local community in which it operates, the company donated 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of a 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS, offered during the event's Sunday session, to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. The museum was one of a number of local organizations that benefitted financially from the event, with the Auctions America team privately acknowledging the efforts of other community groups for the support provided by their volunteers. Auctions America Auburn Fall – Top Five Sales: 1. Lot 5142 - 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe - $1,402,500 2. Lot 5138 - 1959 Costin Jaguar Sports Racer - $363,000 3. Lot 5127 - 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 - $315,000 4. Lot 5091 - 2005 Ford GT - $266,750 5. Lot 5145 - 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible - $209,000 Auctions America rounds out its 2015 calendar with its debut sale during the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d'Elegance, October 31 in South Carolina. For further information on this event, or to view full results from Auctions America's Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend, please visit www.auctionsamerica.com or call toll free 877.906.2437 (+1 260 927 9797 outside North America). *Results are listed in USD and are inclusive of 10 percent buyer's premium for automobiles and 15 percent for all other lots. ABOUT AUCTIONS AMERICA Formed in July 2010, Auctions America specializes in the sale of American classics, European sports cars, Detroit muscle, hot rods and customs. Headquartered at the historic Auburn Auction Park in Indiana, Auctions America boasts an expert team of full-time vehicle specialists, who offer over 180 years of combined experience buying, selling, racing and restoring collector vehicles, making them uniquely qualified to advise on all aspects of the hobby. The company's established roster of annual events are held in some of the country's leading automotive destinations including Auburn, Indiana; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Santa Monica, California and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. To learn more about Auctions America, visit auctionsamerica.com or call toll free 877.906.2437. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @auctionsamerica.
Auctions America / Mark Byler
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