Over the years, Arlington, Texas has been known as the midpoint between Dallas and Fort Worth. DFW residents have not only witnessed the area grow, but the Metroplex has grown together engulfing suburbs with Arlington being one. The Texas Rangers and “America’s Team” The Cowboys have graced Arlington as well. This weekend Arlington will witness classic car history with The Texas Classic Auction and The Monical Collection Auction conducted by Worldwide Auctioneers.
This Friday and Saturday some fascinating classic cars will be crossing the block at Worldwide Auctioneers at the Arlington Convention Center. Over the past 15 years some of the world’s rarest and finest cars have changed hands at this spectacular event and this year’s two-day sale on April 21 and 22 promises something to excite everyone. Slated to cross the block is an eclectic selection of sports, racing and muscle cars, fifties convertibles, pre-war motorcars, classic trucks, motorcycles and even an offering of antique fire trucks. The auction weekend is open to the public and will run in conjunction with the 6th annual Concours d’Elegance of Texas on April 23 of which Worldwide is a founding sponsor, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a spectacular long weekend of world-class motorcars in Arlington.
Below are a few of the beautiful classic cars crossing the block this weekend:
The auction action kicks off on Friday April 21st at 4pm with the no reserve Monical Collection Auction, a hand-picked selection of 44 great collectable cars and trucks expertly assembled over the years by Texas collector Bobby Monical. “There is something a little special about each of the vehicles assembled here and it’s very exciting to see a collection of this caliber offered for sale entirely without reserve, so the highest bidder on the night gets to take home the car,” said John Kruse, Managing Partner and Auctioneer. “We’re delighted to be able to offer our customers such a prime opportunity here in Arlington.”
The Texas Classic Auction is scheduled for 11am on Saturday April 22. Among the show stopping consignments is the most successful Cobra drag racing car ever built, a 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra “Dragonsnake”, winner of multiple NHRA events and the 1967 World Championship. Other cars estimated to sell at over a million dollars include a striking early production 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS, one of only 200 ever built and an award winning 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, “a model that occupies its rightful place on virtually every rank of the finest sportscars ever conceived,” said Rod Egan, Managing Partner & Chief Auctioneer. Corvette fans can look forward to a great offering of some of the best examples of America’s sports car, including a rare and exceptional, entirely original and exceptionally well documented 1969 L-88 Roadster, one of only 116 built for 1969.
Also crossing the block is a 1922 Ahrens-Fox K-S-4 and a prize-winning 1924 American LaFrance Broadway Torpedo, each offered without reserve in the Texas Classic Auction.
The oldest and most original classic to be offered, which is a part of the Monical Collection, is this 1912 Cadillac Model 30 Four Passenger Touring. This beautiful piece of original artwork leaves one speechless. Rick Duncan, President of MyclassicNEWS said “I have been a Cadillac guy all my life. I grew up at my Dad’s Cadillac dealership and remember older original cars being traded in, but this 1912 Model 30 is a once in a lifetime find. Vintage cars from the teens are hard to find in any condition, but add the word Cadillac and original into the mix, the rarity level is beyond the envelope. A car is only original once and there are very few pre-20’s automobiles that have not been tampered with. If I bought it, I would leave it like it is and put it my office and admire its automotive artistic value daily.”
Public admission to both auctions is $75 with full color catalogue, or $30 for general admission. Details on the complete schedule of weekend events, admission and directions are available online at worldwideauctioneers.com or by calling 800.990.6789. The 6th annual Concours d’Elegance is scheduled for Sunday April 23 in the Richard Greene Linear Park adjacent to the Convention Center and will once again showcase a selection of outstanding automobiles, with all proceeds benefiting local and regional charities. Visit concoursoftexas.org for more information.
There’s still time to make your way to Arlington, TX this weekend and buy the classic car of your dreams. CLICK HERE to visit Worldwide Auctioneers for more information about the sale.
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