Northwest Herald from Woodstock, Illinois • Page 61

Spring must be here as auctions abound is. mm MD(I Dana Mecum of Marengo will sponsor investment and collector car auctions at three Midwest sites this spring. The first is a new Mecum event. It is the' St. Louis, Classic on April 16 and 17.

The second is the sixth annual Rockford Spring Classic. This year it runs May 7-9 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere. Til it: I iL. li mm BRAND NEW 1993 El 50 CONVERSION VAN Preferred equipment pkg. 743A RV converter trim 15" sport wheel covers, 4.9 EF1 16 engine, automatic trans.

tires.light duty tow AMFM stereo sofa bed, 4 Alpine reclining seats, premium miliken fabrics, carpeting, deluxe door panels, custom curtains, 3 recessed caddies washtrays and cupholders, ceiling aircraft aluminum ladder.roof rack.running boards.vinyl pinstrips.frontrear air heat.drivers side air bag, tinted glass.power windows locks.power steering brakes, and more. Stock 6145 i ue uinu is nit: luurui euiuuu of the Hawkeye Classic, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. It will he held Memori SALE PRICE 1 BMB LIST PRICE: VICTOR FORD DISCOUNT FORD DISCOUNT: FORD REBATE: $25,870 $4775 $1100 $1000 Add tax.title, license doc. fee. Rebate applied.

BRAND NEW '93 FORD F1 50 SPECIAL NEW '93 FORD EXPLORER 4DR 4X4 PICKUP133 "The speculators who came into the market five or six years ago and drove up prices have disappeared," Dana Mecum Marengo auctioneer and 1970s as well as antiques, classics, exotics, sports, pony and muscle cars. Mecum encouraged the public to attend. "Our sales are more than just auctions. "They're outdoor museums and we want everyone to feel comfortable walking around looking at the cars and talking with their owners. "Everyone is invited to watch the action in the auction ring too," he said.

Daily admission is $5 adults, $3 children and senior citizens. Preschoolers get in free. Multiple day discounts are available. Based in Marengo, Dana Mecum Auctions holds several auctions around the country each year. The company built its success on being an affordable alternative for hobbyists and first-time investors.

Rare and valuable cars have also been sold at record prices, including a 1937 LaSalle Indy Pace Car and the only 1968 Camaro Z28 convertible ever built. Includes preferred equipment pkg. 498A, XL trim, headlinerinsulation package, AMFM stereo dock, argent styled steel wheels, 4.9 EFI 1-6 engine, 5 sod. manual overdrive Preferred equipment package 941 XLT trim, air conditioning, deluxe tape stripe, premium radio cassette and clock, EFI 4.0 V6. engine, auto transmission, all terrain tires, 3.73 performance axle, trailer towing package, luggage rack, tilt up open air roof P23575RX15 XL BSW all season tires, 3.8 ratio reg.

axle, swingaway mirror, argent ana more! stock 1 6144 step bumper and more! StockT6228 List Price: Ford Discount: Victor Discount: $24,784 $600 $1991 List Price: Ford Discount: Victor Discount: $12,665 $352 $319 ONLY al Day weekend, May 28-31. The Hawkeye Classic also has been selected as an official event in the Des Moines Sesquicen-tennial celebration. Besides the collector car auction in Des Moines, features include a charity auction, an all-Iowa car club display, and vendors of automobiles, automotive art and other memorabilia. "We've expanded our spring schedule in response to collectible car buyers and sellers showing renewed confidence in the old car marketplace. "The speculators who came into the market five or six years ago and drove up prices have disappeared.

"Both buyers and sellers feel prices have settled down to a point where they feel comfortable making deals," said Mecum. The spring auctions will feature cars from the 1950s, 1960s, Add tax.title, license doc. fee. Rebate applied. Add tax.title, license doc.

fee. Rebate applied. iPieiiifliiiOT '92 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6-way power dnver'i seat, luxury group, speed control, tilt steering, dual electronic remote mirrors, cast aluminum wheels, rear window defroster, AMFM cassette. 38 liter '92 FORD AEROSTAR EXTENDED WAGON XL 2 '92 FORD TAURUS GL 4.,30 V.uto.PW,PL,pwd control.tilt wheals.rear dalrotler.AMFM alum. wheeH.air, STKP61Ba List Price: $18 742 SAVE $7047 V6, automatic, power windows, power locks, AMFM aluminum wheels, 7 passenger $11995 V6 engine, automatic transmission, light convenience group, power lock group.

Stock 61 76 List: 17,530 Savings: 5635 SI 1,695 $11,895 captains cnairs Add tax, title, license oVdoc. fee. Add tax.title, license doc. fee. a dac.

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It should not be put into production as a costly corporate token, he said. In a poll conducted by Auto Week magazine, the majority who responded said that although they liked the Ford Mustang Mach III, almost a third said Ford should not put the prototype into production. Mike Hamonko of Harris-burg, said that although (I mmn Buyers will have to wait The 1994 Mercedes-Benz ships in November. Class Sedan, which will make its The size of the car, which will debut in Europe in June, is ex- become the new entry, level Mer- pected to arrive at U.S. dealer- cedes, is between the 30(190.

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