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Mecum Offers Over 1,000 Classic Cars at Kissimmee Auction

The Mecum Kissimmee Auction promises to be one of the most exciting classic car auctions this year. Due to the success of last year’s auction, Mecum has decided to make the 2010 edition a 4-day event, and it will feature more than 1,000 vehicles as well as auto memorabilia. The auction will be held from the 28th to the 31st of January at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.

This year’s auction will showcase many different makes and models of classic cars from various eras. The highlight of the event is a 1969 Dodge Daytona race car that was owned by NASCAR racing legend Bobby Allison, who will present at the auction on the 30th of January to sign autographs. The Mecum Kissimmee Auction will be aired live on HD Theater, a high-definition Discovery cable network, and visitors will get the chance to be a part of the live audience. A wide selection of automobile-related memorabilia will be offered everyday throughout the 4-day event, and they include neon signs, framed artworks, gasoline pumps, vending machines, and autographed items.

Those who wish to attend the Mecum Kissimmee Auction are required to pay an admission fee of $10.00. Children who are aged 12 years old and below can enter for free. The Osceola Heritage Park is located on the Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, or Highway 192, just west of Florida’s Turnpike.

Excellent Classic Car Financing from Woodside Credit

After you have decided which classic car to purchase, you have to start thinking about getting a good auto loan. While most auto loan companies offer financing for collector cars, they may not offer you the best deal or service. The best thing to do is to get financing from a company that specializes in collector car loans, and one company that offers excellent financing options and competitive rates is Woodside Credit.

Woodside Credit was established in 2003, and in just a few short years, it has grown to become one of the leading collector car financiers in California. It has a knowledgeable staff that can provide valuable advice on classic car financing, and it offers innovative loan programs, flexible terms as well as some of the best loan rates in the US. The amount of financing that you can get from Woodside Credit ranges from $10,000 to $500,000, and custom loans can be arranged for costlier acquisitions. The company offers a maximum loan period of 12 years, which gives you the option to reduce your monthly financial obligation.

Car loans that are offered by Woodside Credit are structured as purchases, not as leases or rentals. With this, you can be the proud owner of your dream classic car and enjoy better cash flow at the same time.

The 2010 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

Within a few short years, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance has established itself as one of the premier classic car events on the east coast. This fabulous event will take place from the 19th to 21st of February at the Baco Raton Resort and Club in the beautiful city of Baco Raton, Florida.

The 2010 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will kick off with the DuPont Registry Hangar Party, which will be held at the Boca Raton Airport Hangar. This 2-hour festivity will begin at 6.00 pm, and it will feature fine food and wine, live entertainment, and a classic car and airplane show. On the second day, guests can attend a black-tie gala dinner, which will commence at 5.30 pm with an hour-long cocktail party and a silent auction. The highlight of the evening is a live performance by famous actor and comedian Dennis Miller.

The Concours d’Elegance will start at 10.00 am on the 21st of February, and it will showcase some of the finest classic automobiles and motorcycles in the world. Guests can expect to see splendid vehicles from almost every era of automotive and motorcycle history. Winners will be selected based on the presentation and authenticity of the vehicles, and the award ceremony will be held at 3.00 pm.

Tickets are priced at $50.00 per person for the DuPont Registry Hangar Party and the Concours d’Elegance, and $500.00 for the gala dinner.  All the proceeds from the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County.

Getting Classic Car Information from Nada Guides

Having the right information about a classic car can help you make the best deal whether you are buying or selling a vehicle, and the best place to find such information is NADA Guides. NADA Guides is widely considered the leading vehicle information website, and it is dedicated to educating people about various aspects of owning, buying and selling vehicles.

NADA, or National Automobile Dealers Association, was established in the year 1933, and it has extensive experience in gathering and providing valuable information on new, used, and collectible cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. For many years, the company has been offering the latest vehicle pricing information through its NADA Appraisal Guides, which are subscribed by hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Other than providing information for individual vehicle buyers, sellers, and owners, NADA is also the leading supplier of vehicle information to major banks, insurance companies, credit unions, dealers, fleet and lease companies, financial institutions, and government agencies.

At the NADA website, you can find information such as the pricing and specifications of numerous models of classic cars and other vehicles, as well as a wide selection of articles that provide excellent vehicle maintenance tips. The website contains more information on more vehicle types and models than any other site on the Internet.

Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions

The Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions is one of the grandest classic car auctions of the year. It will be held from January 21 to January 22, 2010 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the 11th edition of the annual auction, and it will draw thousands of automobile collectors and enthusiasts from all over the US as well as other parts of the world. 

The 2010 Automobiles of Arizona will feature about 160 highly prized classic cars, including five notable cars that were produced by leading Detroit manufacturers. These five cars are a 1954 Mercury XM800 Dream Car, a 1956 Cadillac Maharani Show Car, an original 1956 Chrysler Plainsman Concept Car, a 1958 Cadillac El Dorado Dream Car, and a Lincoln Sentinel “Styling Buck”. They are either one-of-a-kind or extremely rare, and they will be auctioned off on the second day. This year, a British-themed auction called “The British are Coming!” will also be held during the Automobiles of Arizona. This special auction will feature historically significant British classic cars.

The first day of the Automobiles of Arizona will take place from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and the second day will start at 11.00 am and end at 7.00 pm. If you want to attend the auction, you have to purchase the official catalogue, which costs $100.00. The official catalogue grants entry for two people.