The Catalogue for Worldwide's Enthusiast Auction is now online
Indiana-based Worldwide Auctioneers is all set to welcome aficionados back to the birthplace of America's collector car auction industry this month for its annual Enthusiast Auction at home in Auburn. The catalogue for the spring event is now online, with an exciting and diverse offering of some of the finest pre-war automobiles, European and American sports and classics, and select customs and muscle cars. Headlining the sale and starring on the catalogue cover is a 1936 Delahaye 135M Competition Court Cabriolet, the 3rd of just 6 Competition Court Type 135s bodied by Figoni et Falaschi in 1936, handsomely modified to a Cabriolet in 1948 and offered with known ownership from new.
Outstanding one-of-a-kind consignments include a fantastic 1967 Volkswagen Deluxe Samba 21-Window 'Outlaw' Microbus, "outlawed" to epic levels with a spectacularly upgraded 2.4L 1973 Porsche 911 E flat six-cylinder engine and recently expertly restored to original colors and body configuration. The Enthusiast Auction is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th and will also encompass The Enthusiast Tour, an engaging three-day classic car tour tailored to the Midwest, that includes private visits to invitation-only (and usually inaccessible) car collections and unique Indiana attractions and dining stops, before rolling right back into Auburn for the Enthusiast Auction itself.
"For collectors eager to buy and sell great cars this spring, all roads lead back to Auburn, Indiana, and to America's favorite auctions," said John Kruse, Principal and Auctioneer. "Some of the best cars ever built have been bought and sold here over the decades, and we're excited to welcome enthusiasts back to where it all began, the original 'Classic Car Capital of the World.'
Collectors can again look forward to an eclectic offering of cars curated to appeal to all tastes. The exceptional selection of fine pre-war automobiles slated for this year's sale encompasses more than a dozen CCCA classics, including a striking and well-known 1934 Cadillac 355D Eight Stationary Coupe, the sole example on Cadillac's impressive 146-inch wheelbase, formerly exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Among the event's most fascinating consignments is an historic 1922 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout from the 18-car Ford Cauffiel Collection. Hailed as one of the greatest American performance cars of its era, this is a rare and seldom-seen example with a beguiling history, formerly owned by automotive historian Ray Wolff.
European sportscars selling in Auburn include a striking and well-optioned 1994 Porsche 911 'Type 964' Speedster, 1 of only 427 964 Speedsters produced for the U.S. market.
Also, a virtually new example of BMW's flagship hybrid sports car, a 2019 BMW I8 Roadster with only 322 miles, 1 of just 3,884 Roadsters produced between 2014 and 2020.
Representing the absolute best of its type is a meticulously restored 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Wagon with just one private owner from new, factory optioned with the Sport Bronco Package, power steering, and Cruise-O-Matic, and accompanied by a framed Elite Marti Report and original warranty I.D. tag. The full catalogue can now be enjoyed online here.
Enthusiasts should also save the date for Worldwide's flagship three-day fall sale, The Auburn Auction, scheduled for August 31 – September 2, 2023. Early consignments include an ultra-rare Ford Carbon Series GT, 1 of just 50 ever produced, optioned in red by a member of the design team, the only non-executive Ford employee to get an allocation. This singular vehicle will be on display for the duration of The Enthusiast Auction.
The Enthusiast Auction will be staged on April 29th at Worldwide's Auburn, Indiana headquarters, with preview days offered from April 26th. Online and telephone bidding options are also available to qualified pre-registered bidders. Full details on schedules, general public admission and bidder registration are available online at worldwideauctioneers.com or by calling 1.260.925.6789.
Enjoy highlights from Worldwide's previous Auburn sales here on the company's YouTube channel. The Enthusiast Tour runs from April 25-28, starting and ending at the Worldwide Auctioneers campus in Auburn. For convenience, cars can be shipped in advance to their secure, climate-controlled facility.
Full details on the itinerary, tour packages, and registration are available here.
About Worldwide Auctioneers.
Worldwide Auctioneers is a U.S.-based, boutique catalogue auction company that is unique in having principals who are owner auctioneers, wholly invested in delivering the optimal result for every client. In addition to the acquisition and sale of classic automobiles at auction, it offers an extensive range of personalized services to the serious collector, including appraisal, collection direction and consultancy, estate planning and asset management. For those seeking to sell a car or collection privately, the company's Private Sale Gallery is a 200,000-square-foot, climate-controlled and purpose-built showroom housed at its Auburn headquarters, with a dedicated Sealed Bid Series of auctions offered as an online extension.
Worldwide's traditional annual schedule includes the Scottsdale Auction in January (next scheduled for January 2024), the Enthusiast Auction in April in Auburn, Indiana, the Auburn Auction, held over Labor Day Weekend in Indiana, and stand-alone auctions of significant private collections.
