Catalogue Now Live for the Worldwide's Significantly Expanded Auburn Auction

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. A Special Message from our Trusted Partner Auburn 2022 Catalogue Release Worldwide lines up a diverse and heavyweight selection of world-class motorcars for a significantly expanded three-day sale and automotive festival at home in Auburn 350 Cars • Expanded 3-Day Auction The catalogue for Worldwide Auctioneers' 15th annual Auburn Auction is now online, as the company counts down to significantly expanded and revitalized three-day auction and automotive festival at home in Auburn, Indiana, birthplace of the collector car auction business in America. Collectors and enthusiasts can look forward to an electrifying selection of heavyweight pre-war automobiles, sports cars, classics, race cars and select American muscle cars, including an outstanding no-reserve offering of great motorcars from The Rockhound Collection. The sale offers something for all automotive tastes and celebrates some of the world's rarest, most interesting and iconic cars.  Among the many highlights are an important and genuine 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' Coupe, 1 of only 1,400 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwings' produced and preserved in single ownership for almost 50 years and an historic 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC DHC, gifted to famed auto journalist and racer Denise McCluggage by pioneering race champion and team owner Briggs Cunningham. Starring on the catalogue cover is an ACD Club Certified 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe with original engine, body, chassis, and firewall, never before offered for public sale and regarded as one of the most authentic Duesenbergs in existence. The Auburn Auction is scheduled for September 1-3 at the company's Indiana headquarters. Auburn has long been an anchor destination in the classic car world and visitors can also look forward to an exciting offering of some of the best memorabilia to be found, a curated marketplace of on-site automotive lifestyle vendors, car corral and swap meet, and enjoy a host of outstanding participant and spectator events during the celebrated and long-running Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. Register to Bid View Catalogue Auction Information View Full Inventory 1931 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Special Dual Cowl Phaeton • A benchmark for all V-16 motorcars • Original chassis, engine, and Fleetwood body • Only known V-16 Phaeton built with a dual cowl • Denoted as a "Double Cowl" handwritten on its buildsheet • One of the last three restorations by legendary Harrah's Automobile Collection Workshop • Extensive history including excerpts from the Harrah book and multiple articles; recognized by V-16 authorities • Formerly a participant in the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours; first as an original car and later after restoration • Previous ownership includes John Mozart and celebrated SEMA Hall of Famer, Robert Larivee Featured in the 1974 Film, The Great Gatsby, the Embodiment of the American Dream 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Ascot Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton • Robert Redford driven "Gatsby Rolls" from the original film, The Great Gatsby • Believed to be the only Ascot Sport Phaeton built as a dual cowl • Recipient of a fresh, no-expense-spared restoration totaling over $800,000 • Well-documented with ownership history • Among the most important Hollywood automobiles in existence • The physical embodiment of the American Dream from F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel View Catalogue View Full Inventory 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' Coupe • 1 of only 1,400 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwings' produced • Preserved in single ownership for almost 50 years • Retains its original engine, transmission, fuel injection and belly pans • Recipient of a comprehensive restoration • The only known example finished in the color Mittelgrün 2002 RUF R Turbo Cabriolet • A one-of-one example, complete matching-numbers car • A true manufactured RUF as its W09-VIN will attest • Optional upgraded narrow Carrera body with a myriad of additional options • Accompanied by RUF Registry Certificate of Authenticity, RUF delivery confirmation sheet and owner's manual In the Style of Tour de France 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta • Ferrari 250 GT chassis, engine and transmission • An iconic tribute to the famous '14 louvre' Ferraris • Known ownership history from new • Meticulously restored and sorted • 99 pages of receipts totaling some $240,000 • Exhibition and track-ready • Eligible for a plethora of international events Register to Bid Auction Information 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe • Less than 14,900 miles from new • Stunning black-on-black color combination • Formula 1-bred engineering and styling • Desirable custom upgraded exhaust system • Exceptionally well-cared for with service records and clean CARFAX® • 1 of only 261 produced in 2006 Proceeds to Benefit the Nonprofit J. Kruse Education Center Career Coaching Academy for Veterans 1967 Ford Mustang 'Vietnam' Fastback OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE • Delivered to and driven throughout the war zone during the Vietnam War • One of just five Mustangs produced for American military personnel serving in Vietnam; the sole fastback example • Accompanied by a Deluxe Marti Report and its original buck tag • Provided by automotive enthusiast, patriot and host of YouTube's 'Coffee Walk', Dennis Collins • Proceeds benefit veterans transitioning into civilian life to discover fulfilling careers 1925 Bugatti Type 35A Grand Prix • Rare and thrilling opportunity to own a highly authentic and correct pre-war racing icon • Documented by the American Bugatti Club; well-known by marque experts including David Sewell • Roster of former keepers includes Louis Chiron's patron, Fred Hoffmann • Raced in period by Bugatti concessionaire, Jean Ollivier • Competition history includes Provence Grand Prix in 1926 • Documented restoration; FIA Historic Passport • Toured over 4,000 miles through Europe in 2017 • Winner, Rolex Monterey Outstanding Performance Cup at Laguna Seca, 2009 • "On the button" and ready to race, show, tour, and enjoy View Catalogue View Full Inventory Receive a Complimentary Valuation for Your Car or Collection 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Restomod • A fresh no-expense-spared restomod build with high-octane performance • Built by noted pro shop Ultra Motorsports • Supercharged LSA 6.2-liter crate engine that produces 560 HP • A perfect blend of modern and old-school flair • Six-speed TR6060 manual transmission with twin disc clutch • Custom leather interior by Interiors by Thomas The Ex-Briggs Cunningham Team Car,  Denise McCluggage Race Winner 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC DHC • Famed auto journalist and racer, Denise McCluggage won her 1st race in this car • Recently featured at the Motorsports Hall of Fame upon McCluggage's 2022 induction • Given to McCluggage by celebrated sportsman and her race team sponsor, Briggs Cunningham • Backed by Cunningham Motorsports' Historian, this historic car is a surviving example with certified history and period photos Coachwork by Murphy 1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe • ACD Club Certified Category 1, D-235 • Original engine, body, chassis, and firewall • 2021 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Best Duesenberg • The last full concours restoration completed by Brian Joseph's Classic & Exotic Service • Best in Class at Amelia Island and Concours d'Elegance of America • Never before offered for public sale • Regarded as one of the most authentic Duesenbergs in existence Register to Bid Auction Information 1936 Bentley 4 1/4-Litre Airflow Saloon OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE • Exhibited by Gurney Nutting & Co at the Olympia Motor Show in 1936 • One of just two Bentleys built to this design specification • Very well-documented and featured in Johnnie Green's book, 'Bentley: Fifty Years of the Marque' • A historically significant automobile in Bentley's long, prominent history Coachwork by Millspaugh & Irish 1922 Duesenberg Model A Phaeton • ACD Club Certified, D-008 • Concours level restoration with recent refreshening by LaVine Restorations, Inc. • Exhibited at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d�Elegance and partook in the Pebble Beach Tour • Pinned with an array of ACD awards; ready for continued showing • Technically advanced, race-derived engineering 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster • 1 of as few as 143 original Speedsters built in the short two-year production run • One of the most striking designs of the Classic Era • Retains rare factory-original number stamping on floorboard • Rare top-specification 'SC' supercharged model • Features include Columbia rear axle and factory Crosley radio • Offered from a respected Arizona collection • Recognized by the CCCA as a Full Classic® View Catalogue View Full Inventory Be a Part of the Longest-Running Collector Car Auction Destination Auburn is a special town with a unique, long-standing automotive history, a heritage we're committed to building on and augmenting. Some of the best cars ever built have been bought and sold here over the decades, and we're excited to welcome collectors and enthusiasts back to where it all began, to the birthplace of America's collector car auction industry, this year and long into the future. -John Kruse, Principal and Auctioneer Relaxed and Enjoyable Setting at the Birthplace of the Collector Car Auction Industry Register as a Vendor Visit Destination Auburn Captivating Events for All Kinds of Car Enthusiasts • Car Corral • Automotive Swap Meet • Automotive Lifestyle Vendors Captivating Events for All Kinds of Car Enthusiasts 3-Day Boutique Auction with Carefully Curated Cars and Memorabilia CONSIGN YOUR CAR OR COLLECTION Contact a Worldwide Specialist at 1.260.925.6789 or sales@worldwideauctioneers.com Consign Now Roderick C. Egan, Auctioneer   IN Lic. #AU10000207 John Kruse, Auctioneer  IN Lic. #AU19900072 Worldwide Auctioneers Company Lic. #AC31400111 Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50312 United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Old Cars Weekly Partner Offers. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.