It has been announced that Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. of Rockingham, NC has been chosen to conduct the 1st Annual Boone Hall Plantation Antique & Specialty Car Auction.

Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC is America’s most photographed plantation. It has been the site of numerous feature films & commercials for television & movies. Located just across the Cooper River from Historic Charleston, SC, the plantation features The Dock house, the main house, and several slave cabins that have been historically preserved. Plus, the fabulous Avenue of Oaks that were planted by the son of Major John Boone in 1743.

Thomas McInnis of Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. states, “We expect a large volume of antique & specialty vehicles to be offered at this auction. Call today to consign your vehicle as space is limited. We have a great deal of interest for this auction, with vehicles coming from throughout the southeastern United States.”
The auction will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 12 Noon in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Carolina Open Car Classic & Hot Rod Run.

This should prove to be one of the best and largest car shows held in the southern United States. For further information, go to www.ironhorseauction.com, www.crippledog.com or www.boonehallplantation.com.

Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, entertainer Bill Goldberg and YearOne unveiled a spectacular 1970 NASCAR Plymouth Road Runner Superbird tribute car today that will be sold at No Reserve Jan. 17, 2009, for charity. Mr. Goldberg revved up the crowd when he uncovered the Superbird tribute during the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and announced that the MOPAR will be auctioned during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., which will take place Jan. 11-18, 2009. All proceeds from the sale of the Superbird tribute (Lot #1289) will benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation, which exists to prevent, provide for and ultimately cure spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses.
“This car represents an amazing era,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Someone will end up with a rare custom muscle car built to vintage NASCAR specifications by one of the premier shops in the world. From the ‘all-business’ engine to the distinctive lines, it’s a salute to an era when drivers like Richard Petty helped put NASCAR on the map. This Superbird tribute will be one of the stars of our 2009 Scottsdale event, with all proceeds being donated to our dear friend Darrell Gwynn and his wonderful foundation.”
The black and blue custom Superbird was built by YearOne in Braselton, Ga., in conjunction with Gillette Evernham Motorsports, Musclecar TV and former pro wrestler, actor and auto enthusiast Bill Goldberg. The car pays homage to the legendary muscle cars that dominated stock car racing in the late 1960s and early ‘70s. Period-correct NASCAR modifications include raising the transmission tunnel, moving the rear springs inboard, a stout X-brace to tie the sub-frames together, wheel tubs and a generous radius of the wheel openings. A full roll cage and NASCAR-style bare bones interior round out the Superbird tribute.
While the body is all retro, the power is ultra modern. Gillette Evernham Motorsports contributed a NASCAR-spec 358cid Dodge engine that produces nearly 800 horsepower. It includes a feather-weight Tex Racing 4-speed manual transmission feeding an 8 ¾-inch rear.
“Bill Goldberg approached us with an idea to re-create a Superbird that would be as close to a genuine racecar as possible, but streetable,” said Kevin King, president of YearOne. “After nearly 4,000 hours of labor and contributions from motorsports powerhouses like Gillette Evernham, the NASCAR Superbird was reborn. And we couldn’t think of a better way to top off this amazing build than to auction it off for a worthy cause.”
The Superbird tribute will be displayed in the Barrett-Jackson booth (#21239) throughout the 2008 SEMA Show alongside Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 DuPont NASCAR Monte Carlo (Lot #1274). The race car was driven by Gordon 14 times during the 2006 and 2007 seasons, winning the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway July 19, 2006, and the Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Oct. 13, 2007. It will also cross the block in January during Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale event.

TWR executives and new-age Elfin owners will be watching Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction with interest when a current model, near-new MS8 Clubman goes under the hammer on November 24.

The white with black leather trim sports car - chassis No. 19 of the 25 or so MS8s built to date - was delivered in November last year and has covered only 760km since, most of that getting to and from displays.

The Clubman was part of a financial settlement with an Elfin shareholder by Walkinshaw Performance when it acquired the Australian company last year, but as the MS8 currently competes for garage space with three earlier Elfin Clubmans, it is being sold.

Like all MS8 models, it is powered by an LS1 5.7 litre Corvette V8, but this car has been fitted with numerous factory options including a sports exhaust system, fully-adjustable suspension including Koni adjustable race dampers, competition slotted AP brakes and the Simmons wide wheel kit, which includes fatter mudguards, taking its equivalent new price to over the $100,000 mark.

Shannons are quoting an auction guiding range of $65-$80,000, which makes the Elfin a very attractive proposition for someone wanting to jump the current MS8 order queue.

Other interesting General Motors powered vehicles in the auction include a 1972 Holden LJ Torana XU-1 coupe in the very rare and attractive colour combination of Dolly Yellow with dark green houndstooth upholstery (estimated selling range $68-78.000), a stylish black with silver coves left hand drive 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster ($85-95,000) and a white and mechanically-correct 1974 LH Torana L34 sedan ($95-110,000).

To view all auction lots and see results, visit www.shannons.com.au

In an exclusive offering in Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2008 Holiday Catalog, Mercedes-Benz is giving shoppers the chance to own a piece of history by bidding on a Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster — among the last of this model built for the U.S. The starting bid is set at $529,500 and all additional funds raised above this amount will be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Thanks and Giving(R) campaign. St. Jude is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers dedicated to finding cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. In partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue to support this remarkable organization the vehicle will be offered via an exclusive online auction on November 20, 2008, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST. Interested parties are invited to place their bid at www.mbusa.com/SLRauction.

The 36th Annual Kruse-Leake Collector Car Show and Auction will take place at Dallas Market Hall November 21-23. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Doors open on Friday at 10am and the auction will begin at 1pm. Doors open at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and the auctions will begin at 10am.

This year’s event will feature over 600 cars. Cadillacs, Corvettes, Camaros, Shelbys, Thunderbirds, Pontiacs, Mopars and other vintage, collector, muscle and specialty cars will be auctioned in two auction rings.

“The Kruse-Leake Auction in Dallas has grown since its inception 36 years ago. Despite the economic unrest, the collector car market is booming. We have seen tremendous growth in our auctions over the past several years. We attribute this to an excellent selection of cars, and a very strong regional economy,” said Richard Sevenoaks, president of Leake Auction Company.

Unique to this year’s auction will be an extraordinary 1941 Willys Custom Street Rod. This hot rod features a fiberglass body, patterned off of the Original Steel Car. It features a 540 CU. F.I. engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The glass body was widened to fully cover the 20×8 front wheels and the 24×10 inch rear wheels. Featuring alligator leather seats, the interior of this vehicle is truly one of a kind. The top is a removable Viper styled hardtop.

An interesting addition to this year’s auction is a 1915 Van Blerck 17 Litre Roadster. The Roadster is a staggering 7 feet tall and boasts a 13 and a half foot wheel base and is nearly 18 feet long. Due to its engine size, the Van Blerck only seats two people. It has a six-cylinder, T-head engine that displaces 17 litres and produces 200 horsepower. Each of the combustion chambers requires three spark plugs to ignite all of the fuel and air it digests with each stroke. The sheer size and sound of the Van Blerck attracts a crowd wherever it travels.

The auction will also feature a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. One of only 99 ever produced, the convertible has power steering, bucket seats, cruise control and air suspension. With a red exterior and white interior, the convertible boasts a Tri-Power 390 V-8 engine. “The 1950’s convertibles have been a hot area for investors and collectors,” says Sevenoaks. “Many of them are now selling upwards up $200,000.”

Leake Auction Company was established in 1964 as one of the first car auctions in the country. More than 40 years later the auction company has sold more than 30,000 cars. Leake currently operates auctions in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

For more information about the Dallas Auction, visit LeakeCar.com or 1-800-722-9942

The Sons of Boyd LLC are proud to announce that the first 3 vehicles to be certified under their new certification program will be sold at Barrett-Jackson this weekend. Over the last 30 years their father, Boyd Coddington, produced countless vehicles some which changed the face of hot rodding and car customizing. The Sons of Boyd LLC are dedicated to protecting their fathers legacy and this certification program is a very important step in that direction.

Chris Coddington said, “Since our fathers passing and with the launch of the Sons Of Boyd web site, we have have received numerous requests from people asking if we could verify their Boyd Built Hot Rod.”

Sons of Boyd LLC teamed up with Jeff Hyman and Auto Appraisal Network, the most reputable and respected automotive appraisal company with an extensive network, to launch the program. Jeff was Boyd’s appraiser for over 15 years and has inspected a lot of Boyd built cars during those years. “The number of hot rods with owners claiming to have Boyd Built cars when they are not, is astonishing,” said Jeff Hyman with Auto Appraisal Network. Hyman continues, “We felt that it was important to the industry and a way to protect the owners of a Boyd Built car as well.”

Boyd Jr states,”Not only have we teamed up with one of the most reputable appraisal companies in the country, we have also put together a team of Boyd Built experts all former employees to cover every aspect to ensure every Boyd Built hot rod is properly verified, certified and authenticated.”

The official program will role out by the first of the year but the first 3 cars, the 1957 Reeses Caddilac, a 1932 Roadster Hi-boy, and the 1957 Chevy ‘Chubster’ will be the first 3 cars to carry the Sons of Boyd LLC official certification and will go for sale at the Barrett-Jackson auction this weekend in Las Vegas. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Boyd Sr’s favorite charity the California Elwyn Foundation. For more information about the certification program call Auto Appraisal Network at (800)-454-1313.

About Sons of Boyd LLC

Sons of Boyd LLC is a company started by Boyd Jr, Chris, and Gregg Coddington that is dedicated to preserving their father, Boyd Coddington’s legacy. The Sons of Boyd LLC can be reached at 866-612-2693 or via email at sonofboyd@gmail.com or Boydjr@sonsofboyd.com. www.sonsofboyd.com

The ultimate celebration of the collector car hobby will bring some of the hottest sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as vehicles with real “star power” to the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas. From Oct. 16-18, 2008, vehicles with celebrity provenance such as Toby Keith, Evel Knievel and Nicholas Cage will be sold at No Reserve in the Mandalay Bay Events Center during a lifestyle event that will blend the excitement of high octane cars with the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip. As with all Barrett-Jackson events, SPEED cameras will capture all the action live on high-definition TV.
“Barrett-Jackson automotive lifestyle events have earned a reputation for being the most exciting place to buy, sell and enjoy collector cars,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Celebrities who are as passionate about cars as we are also love to be part of the action. For our inaugural Las Vegas event, several vehicles that are currently or previously owned by some of the biggest names in the world will run over the block.”
Movie star cars will be well represented by a 1980 Ford Mustang (Lot #460) originally owned by cinema star Bette Davis and actor Nicholas Cage’s Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster (Lot #782). Dubbed “Black Beauty” by Bette Davis, the Mustang has been on display at the Petersen Automotive museum in Los Angeles for seven years and includes sales receipts, correspondence, owner I.D. cards and original license plates. Cage’s black on black Porsche Speedster is one of only 802 special production models built and features a 3.2-liter engine, 5-speed manual transmission and only 1,200 original miles. Ironically, the car was stolen and recovered in 2002 while Cage was filming “Gone in 60 Seconds,” in which he portrays a famous car thief.
Country music star Toby Keith is selling his 1934 custom Ford two door cabriolet (Lot #820) in Las Vegas. The pristine street rod includes a “Brilliant Red” paint scheme, tan cabriolet convertible top with matching interior and a powerful Chevrolet small black V8 engine. Hip hop DJ and custom car aficionado Funkmaster Flex will part ways with a piece of his collection when he sells his 2006 Ford Mustang GT custom (Lot #774.4). The Mustang is loaded with one-off modifications and was featured on Funkmaster Flex’s ESPN2 reality TV show, “Car Wars with Funkmaster Flex.” All proceeds from the sale of Funkmaster Flex’s Mustang will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Another Mustang with a superstar pedigree is the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Edition Shelby GT (Lot #819.1) that includes signatures from the host and judges of Fox’s hit reality show “American Idol.” The Lili Claire Foundation will receive all proceeds from the sale of the Barrett-Jackson Shelby.
Those who have a keen interest in politics can bid on the 1984 Eagle Motorcoach (Lot #804) used as a campaign headquarters by the George W. Bush presidential election team or a 1962 Lincoln Continental sedan (Lot #812) that was part of John F. Kennedy’s presidential stable.
NASCAR fans will have an opportunity to snap up two authentic race cars when Robby Gordon’s No. 7 Dodge Charger (Lot #162.1) that raced this year in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol and Kurt Busch’s 2007 Dodge Charger No. 2 (Lot #163) that competed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, are sold. All proceeds from the sale of Kurt Busch’s car will go to the Kurt Busch Foundation, which benefits The Victory Junction Gang Camp.
Two celebrity motorcycles that will attract a great deal of attention in Las Vegas are a 1995 custom motorcycle (Lot #100) previously owned by William Shatner and George Barris and a bike from the personal garage of Evel Knievel.
“One of the highlights of the show will surely be a Harley personally owned by the greatest daredevil ever and a Las Vegas legend, Evel Knievel,” explained Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It was the only bike titled to him at his death and it’s being sold by his estate. Evel purchased the bike in his hometown of Butte, Montana and he once declared it to be his favorite street bike within the entire Harley Davidson line. It’s fitting that we’re selling this bike on Oct. 17, which would have been his 70th birthday.”
The 2005 customized Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle V-Rod (Lot #459.4) has been customized with a unique windshield, saddlebags, seat and crash bars. The 1250cc bike has a race fueler and custom chrome pipes making it roar down the road with that typical Evel flare. On both sides of the gas tank, Evel added his name in gold leaf.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, astute collectors and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events™” in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Fla. and Las Vegas. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

Officials with the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company recently announced that vehicle consignment spots for the company’s inaugural Las Vegas event have been sold out, proving once again that economic woes are no match for the thriving collector car hobby. Barrett-Jackson will continue to accept bidder applications from collectors looking to nab one of these amazing vehicles; tickets to the event are also still on sale. The Las Vegas event will take place Oct. 15-18, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip. The auction will feature over 500 desirable collector vehicles and lavish lifestyle events, while SPEED cameras capture live, high-definition coverage.

“The tremendous response we received from consignors to take part in the Las Vegas event demonstrates the resiliency of the hobby and the scope of a Barrett-Jackson event,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “During tough economic times, people tend to scale back on ancillary activities but stick to their passions. Car collecting is certainly a passion, and Barrett-Jackson will transform Mandalay Bay into the center of the collector car universe in October.”

The Las Vegas docket will include an eclectic mix of collector vehicles, such as a 1949 MG TC (Lot #819) that was Carroll Shelby’s first race car, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird “F” Convertible (Lot #817) and Le Bestioni (Lot #813), a 1918 boattail speedster created by Gary Wales.

Bidders interested in attending the auction can visit www.barrett-jackson.com/events/lasvegas/bidders or call (480) 421-6694. Barrett-Jackson bidders receive one bidder paddle and one guest credential valid all days of the event, a preferred parking pass, access to the bidder seating area and hosted bidder bar, two invitations to the Opening Night Party on Oct. 15 and an event catalog.

Starting on Oct. 16, gates will open at 8 a.m., with the automobilia auction commencing at 9 a.m. daily and the collector car auction beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until the evening.

General admission tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.barrett-jackson.com and will be sold at the event. Adult tickets are $15 per day for Thursday and Friday and $20 for Saturday; three day passes are available for $40 and discount tickets are available for Seniors, Students and Military with ID and Children.

Auction info www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

The 1964 Thunderbird convertible Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis drove in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise is up for auction.

The blue Thunderbird will be offered for sale, along with 80 other cars of historic interest, at the Auto Moto d’Epoca auctions in Italy on October 25.

“This 1964 Thunderbird is in good condition throughout” said auctioneer Gregor Wenner.

Raceway Media, LLC has just announced the launch of CollectorCarNation.com, a new social networking site for collector car enthusiasts. The new Collector Car Nation website is an online community where car collectors worldwide log on to communicate about their shared passion for antique cars, street rods, muscle cars, exotics and other vintage vehicles.

The website, located at http://www.CollectorCarNation.com, is free to join. Members create social networking profiles complete with photo albums and video, showcasing the cars they own and providing information about their cars, their interests and upcoming car shows. Members can also create their own blogs, participate in discussion forums, and buy and sell collector cars and trucks on the site using the site’s classified ad system.