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Press ReleasesThe Legend is Back on the Road2012 Mille Miglia: the Legend Is Back on the RoadOn May 17 “the world’s greatest road race” is off again: 382 classic cars to meet the thousand mile (1600 km) challenge from Brescia to Rome and back The engines are revving up at the Mille Miglia, as it returns to the roads of Italy from May 17 to 19, 2012. The greatest models in the history of cars will be shooting down the historic thousand mile route from Brescia to Rome and back – 1600 km crossing six regions of Italy (Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, and the Venice region), along with the Republic of San Marino and over 190 towns and villages which are among the most picturesque in Italy. An adventure that began 85 years, 1 month, and 22 days earlier. March 26, 1927. The date of the first of “the world’s greatest road race”, as Enzo Ferrari called it. Then there were 77 cars. Now, in 2012, there are 382. “In recent years,” declares Alessandro Casali, President of the Organizing Committee of the Mille Miglia, “the race has increased in fame and fascination. Confirming its continual success, requests for participation were so many this year that the Automobile Club of Brescia decided to make an exception and increase the number of available places from the traditional 375. This shows the work that we have put in during the last five years. The great deal of effort that we have made to relaunch the image of the Mille Miglia at world level – starting from the City of Brescia – and of its participants.” “In the year of the thirtieth anniversary of the revival,” explains Sandro Binelli, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the Mille Miglia, “we have cars that are truly exceptional from a quality point of view and also due to the celebrities who are participating. And not all come from abroad. In fact almost 60 of the cars this year have already raced a Mille Miglia of the past, one of the speed races held between 1927 and 1957. We will have an awe-inspiring 51 brands in the race this year. This variety has been made possible also thanks to the support given to the Mille Miglia by the impressive nine car-makers, who normally would be competing against each other, but for this event come together as our Joint Presenting Sponsors.” This year once again, the historic race can boast of a medal given to the race by the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, “as a token of the nation’s appreciation for this initiative, known throughout the world as an event of traditional Italian excellence, on its historic route which displays the beauty of the landscape of our country.” The route of the Mille Miglia, as Paolo Binelli, Vice-President of the Organizing Committee of the Mille Miglia, underlines, “seeks out new places each year to pay homage to the ancient roads of the race’s historic itinerary. This year’s new feature is the passage through Padua and Vicenza. But we will also return to Ferrara, repeat the crossing of San Marino, and will touch once again Verona, passing under its famous Arena. The cars will then face new time trials in Umbria on the way down, and other special tests in Tuscany on the way up.” Another new feature this race will be the stop for lunch at San Casciano Val di Pesa and a new record event to celebrate the thirtieth historical revival of the Mille Miglia. The date to remember is May 15. And the place is the piazza at the Brescia Trade Fairgrounds, where 375 classic cars which were not able to enter the Mille Miglia, will be arranged to create the official logo – the red arrow with “1000 miglia” written on it. All destined for a Guinness World Record. News, but above all, tradition. Just as in the last two races, the “jewels” of the road will be preceded once again by a parade of 140 Ferraris, both new and old, all paying homage to the Mille Miglia. But the leading players are always those beautiful cars, the classic cars in the race. Among this year’s gems is a Jaguar C-Type, which was the first to use disk brakes. To inaugurate the new technology,Stirling Moss was given the charge, with Norman Dewis. Moss broke the absolute speed record in 1955 by doing 1600 kilometers in 10 hours and 8 minutes. He will be at the Mille Miglia this year as well, leaving the starting line on Viale Venezia at the wheel of a 1953 Jaguar C-type once again with Dewis. Among other personalities in the race this year is Jochen Mass, the former Formula 1 racing car driver, who is a great fan of the Mille Miglia, in his legendary “gull wing” 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 which turns 60 this year. Also at the starting line will last year’s winners, Giordano Mozzi and Stefania Biacca, who will be attempting to hold the title this year on board a 1938 Lancia Astura 1000 Miglia from the museum, Museo Nicolis di Villafranca, and 82 year old Enzo Baldi who raced in the Mille Miglia in1955.
Automotive Treasures at RM AuctionAUCTIONS AMERICA BY RM’s 2012 AUBURN SPRING AUCTION TO OFFER THECOMPANY’S LARGEST PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA TO DATE
 AUBURN, Indiana (May 15, 2012) – The historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, will become a giant treasure chest of automotive memorabilia June 1-3 when Auctions America by RM offers the largest private collection of high-quality scale models, fine art paintings, original signs and rare vintage mascots the auction company has ever consigned. In addition to the thousands of “automobilia” items, which will all sell to the highest bidders during the three-day Auburn Spring auction, more than 600 American muscle cars, Classics, foreign sports cars and hot rods will cross the block. “Automobilia is great fun for collectors whether their budgets are big or small,” said Auctions America by RM’s President Donnie Gould. “Some enthusiasts buy scale-model cars because they can’t afford the full-size versions; others buy them to put on a desk while the full-size version sits in the garage. Not everyone can afford a million-dollar 427 Cobra, but a well-made scale model might go for a few hundred dollars.” Model cars offered at Auburn Spring range from 1/24-scale Franklin Mint models in batches of five (est. $150 - $350) to a 1/8-scale Conti 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spyder (est. $10,000 - $15,000). A five-figure price tag for a model might seem like a lot, but it’s quite a bargain compared to the $10 million it would take to purchase one of the 10 full-size NARTs Ferrari built. The star of the collection is a Sapo Modelltechnik model of a 1913 Mercer 35J Raceabout with a 14.5-inch wheelbase and more than 3,000 individual parts. Considered one of the finest detailed models ever, the Mercer has been appraised at $18,000 to $25,000. Vintage airplane models such as a Pan Am jet airliner (est. $250 - $500) and World War II B-17 bomber (est. $500 - $1,000) will go to new hangars, and a 110-inch-wide recreation of Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis is expected to soar to an altitude between $2,500 and $5,000. Mascots, those chrome- and brass-plated sculptures that sit atop the radiator caps of vintage cars, are another category of great interest to automobilia collectors, and the Auburn Spring auction is offering some historically significant examples. Several different versions of Rolls-Royce’s Spirit of Ecstasy are expected to sell for between $300 and $500, a 1930s Duesenberg mascot is valued between $500 and $800 and appraisers expect an unusual aftermarket rooster mascot to fetch between $500 and $1,000. Several famous paintings by highly regarded automotive artists will be offered with no reserve at Auburn Spring. Tom Hale’s “Swan Mascot” (est. $3,000 - $5,000), Ken Eberts’ “Hershey” (est. $5,000 - $8,000) and Alfredo De la María’s “Rolls-Royce” (est. $7,000 - $10,000) are just a few of the framed originals that bidderswill eagerly seek. “The best thing about automobilia is that it doesn’t take up much room,” said Gould. You can enjoy a piece in your house or office when there’s no time to get to the garage and play with the big cars. Auctions America is really proud to have have consigned such a large, high-quality private collection.” The automobilia lots will cross the block on Friday at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday at 11:00. During the three-day auction, Carlisle Events will host the swap meet and car corral, which will feature hundreds of parts vendors and special-interest cars for sale. Tickets to the auction are $10 for a daily pass or $25 for a full event pass, and admission is free for the preview on Thursday, May 31. The auction runs Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3. Internet, absentee and telephone bidding options are available for those unable to attend the event in person. Full event details and a list of auction offerings are available online at www.auctionsamerica.com or by calling toll free 877-906-2437 (or +1 260-927-9797 outside North America). The auction will stream live online at www.auctionsamerica.com to provide real-time coverage of the event. ### About Auctions America by RM Formed in July 2010, Auctions America by RM specializes in the sale of American classics, European sports cars, Detroit muscle, hot rods, customs and collectible motorcycles. To learn more about Auctions America, visit www.auctionsamerica.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @auctionsamerica.
Review Performance & Style 2012Carlisle Performance & Style is a Wrap for 2012Spectacular Weather and Amazing Automotive Displays Anchor P&S Weekend CARLISLE, PA – The Cars, the People, the Excitement - Carlisle's slogan was on full display this past weekend as part of Carlisle Performance & Style. The event saw over 1,500 cars on grounds and approximately 20,000 enthusiasts enjoy a weekend filled with sunny weather and great displays that had everyone asking for more! For an event that is officially two days long, Carlisle Performance & Style actually launched on Friday with its annual kickoff party and first-ever partnership with McCann Business School. The evening celebration saw nearly 100 cars cruise in and compete for trophies and prizes, with proceeds from the night benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania. As Friday transitioned into Saturday, the weekend rolled forward with gates opening at 9 a.m. to a flood of like-minded enthusiasts. The showfield was laced with cars of various makes and models, while throngs of adrenaline junkies flocked to the onsite autocross track for both autocross and drifting action presented by NICO (Nissan/Infinity Car Owners). Also drawing crowds on Saturday were the ICE House, where the hottest in car entertainment was featured; the Kickin' it Old Skool display presented by Tuner Evolution; and the grandstand for a trio of events, the StarBoyz motorcycle stunt team and the ever-popular burnouts and beauty contests. The setting sun also made way for the neon as LEDGlow presented a cool neon competition, allowing multiple car owners and LEDGlow to show their glow! Sunday wrapped the two-day event with a continuation of many events from Saturday including another StarBoyz stunt show, more action at the autocross track and the popular awards parade where hundreds of awards were handed out following the successful drive-through judging process on Saturday. Additional audio competitions took place on the north side of the grounds, while some last-minute shopping and browsing took place in and around the swap meet and Manufacturers Midway area. “It’s nice to have the Carlisle Performance & Style event as part of our schedule," noted Lance Miller, co-owner of Carlisle Events. "The weekend showcases what the younger generations are doing with their vehicles and when walking around looking at the many incredible automobiles, it makes me proud to be a car guy." Miller continued, "The energy this event exudes is quite intense and I’m often telling friends that they need to come out to this event for good reason. You’ll see concepts coming out from the grassroots level and that’s what our hobby is all about. Carlisle Events is happy to host this fun audience.” Though the event has concluded in 2012, it's never too early to begin thinking about 2013. Showfield and vendor registration is available for the event, which will be held on May 11-12, 2013 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855 .  # # # About Carlisle Events: Carlisle Events, host of 10 annual collector car, truck and motorcycle events, attracts more than half a million people to its 150-acre facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania each year. Included in the annual events schedule are two huge automotive swap meets and auctions –Spring and Fall – and individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, motorcycles, imports and kit cars, and tuner and modern customs. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, the “Cars at Carlisle” shows attract automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Information about Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions is available to consumers via the Internet at www.CarlisleEvents.com, www.CarlisleAuctions.com and by phone at 717-243-7855 . # # #
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