Arlington International Racecourse to Host Collector Car Auction

2 November 1998
Arlington International Racecourse to Host Collector Car Auction
    CHICAGO, Nov. 2 -- On Saturday, Nov. 7th, Dana Mecum Auctions
Inc. will present the third edition of their Fall Premier Auction of
investment grade collector cars to be held at Arlington International
Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill.
    This world famous auction will once again feature some of the best
automobiles ever made.  Bidders from all over the world will attend.
    While all car makes and models from all eras will be open for bid, the
centerpiece of this year's event is a collection of unique, one-of-a-kind
Muscle Cars, including Shelbys, Mustangs and high performance Camaros and
Chevelles.
    Estimated car prices for the approximately two hundred cars range from the
extremely affordable to over a quarter of a million dollars.
    Specialty cars will also be featured.  There is the 1963 Wally Meskowsky
built Federal Engineering Special Number 15.  Supporting race articles and
photographs go to the winning bidder of this championship Dirt Car.  There is
also the 1948 "Hungry Offy" Sherman/Kurtis Midget race car.  This car has a
rich history substantiated by the race articles that go with the car.
    There is even a 1928 Durant, one of only three known to exist in the
world.  Of particular interest will be the 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo owned by Lou
Gramm, the lead singer of the rock group Foreigner.  Lou is the writer of the
song Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded and Juke Box Hero.  He will be at the auction to
pass the keys to the new owner.
    Exotic cars are being shown.  There are a number of Ferraris, three
collector Jaguars, Mercedes and a Maserati Khamsin.
    There is a special block of 24 Corvettes that will be especially
interesting to Vette fans.  They range in age from 1953 to 1990.
    If you love the more elegant, there is a 1936 Packard Convertible Sedan
Series 1408 as well as a 16 cylinder Cadillac.
    Anyone interested in cars will want to attend this event.  Spectators can
view the cars prior to the auction on Friday, Nov. 6 from 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The auction starts at
4:00 p.m.  Tickets and a collector catalog that feature pictures and a history
of the cars are available at the gate.
    Press that need passes and/or any other assistance should call
800-468-6999.  Ask for Jack Swan.  Radio and TV are encouraged to call ASAP.