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Auburn Spring

Classic cars tuned up for RM Auctions Auburn Spring sale May 11-12

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Auburn Spring
1956 Chevrolet Corvette, 225 horsepower, 283 cubic-inch V-8 engine featuring two four-barrel carburetors, three-speed manual transmission, includes matching hardtop and a white convertible soft top, older restoration. Estimate: $65,000-$75,000. RM Auctions image

AUBURN, Ind. – A spring tradition for collector car enthusiasts across the country, RM Auctions’ Auburn Spring sale returns to the historic Auburn Auction Park in Indiana, May 11–12. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Previously held under the Auctions America banner, the 2017 Auburn Spring sale resulted in $10.2 million in total sales with an 83 percent sell-through rate. Continuing the event’s strong track record for the presentation of private collections, the weekend was led by the former Level 5 Motorsports Collection, offered entirely without reserve.

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2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1, GTC package (a $21,000 option). Estimate: $290,000-$330,000. RM Auctions image

RM Auctions’ 2018 Auburn Spring auction, now in its eighth year, will see approximately 400 quality collector cars and a selection of automobilia cross the podium during a two-day sale, catering to a variety of automotive tastes and budgets and ranging from American classics to European sports cars, Detroit muscle, hot rods, customs and modern collectibles.

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Schwinn Whizzer motorbike. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500. RM Auctions image

In addition to the auction excitement, Auburn Spring features an onsite swap meet and car corral, as well as a number of exciting attractions for the entire family.

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Three original tin neon signs: GAS, OIL and AIR. Estimate: $3,500-$4,500. RM Auctions image

The event features an onsite swap meet and car corral and will play host once again to the Triple Crown Meet, put on by the Antique Automobile Club of America alongside the Nash Car Club of America. RV parking and plenty of food vendors are available to make Auburn Spring a weekend destination.

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Cretors popcorn and peanut vending cart. Estimate: $6,000-$10,000. RM Auctions image

RM Auctions will also welcome back performance driver and television star Jessi Combs, who will be signing autographs at Auburn Spring from 2–4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.

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