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Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum Auction Brings in

$8.5 Million in Total Sales

WALWORTH, WI – Mecum’s recent auction of the classic and Museum auction include:
collector vehicles and pedal cars from Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum 1. 1940 Indian Four (Lot S252) at $99,000
in Fountain City, WI, exceeded all expectations as the 2,020-item 2. 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead (Lot S245) at $55,000
selection of vintage collectibles reached $8.5 million in total overall sales. 3. 1941 Harley-Davidson ULH with Sidecar (Lot S246) at $49,500
The vast array of goods on offer ranged from antique cars to 4. 1937 Harley-Davidson Big Twin Flathead with Sidecar (Lot
muscle cars, and from pedal cars to motorcycles and bicycles. S247) at $49,500
Bidders hailed from all over the world as the news of this rare opportunity 5. 1947 Indian Chief (Lot S251) at $38,500
reached far beyond the limits of its humble Midwestern milieu. The pedal car, bicycle, and kiddie ride selection had another round
The top-selling vehicle at the auction was a big-block, 4-speed 1970 of impressive top sales, with three winged warrior pedal cars leading the
Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Lot S168) that surpassed pre-auction estimates charge, all three of which were specially commissioned by Elmer
bringing an impressive $242,000. A 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Duellman and hand-built featuring correct proportions for a highly
(Lot S160) proved to be another auction leader with a $121,000 sale, authentic appearance. The first was a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
and two more six-figure sales followed with a Hemi-equipped, 4-speed Superbird pedal car (Lot F100) that sold for $59,000, and the second
1966 Plymouth Belvedere I (Lot S203) selling for $110,000, and a was a Richard Petty-themed 1970 Plymouth Superbird pedal car (Lot
1969 Dodge Charger 500 (Lot S161), one of just 392 produced that F400) that brought $47,200. Coming in third was a 1969 Dodge
year, that brought $104,500. Charger Daytona pedal car (Lot F300) that sold for $37,760.
The complete top 5 collector car sales at the Elmer’s Auto and Toy The complete top 5 Road Art sales at the Elmer’s Auto & Toy
Museum auction include: Museum auction include:
1. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Lot S168) at $242,000 1. 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird Pedal Car (Lot F100)
2. 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (Lot S160) at $121,000 at $59,000
3. 1966 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere I (Lot S203) at $110,000 2. 1970 Richard Petty Plymouth Superbird Pedal Car (Lot F400)
4. 1969 Dodge Charger 500 (Lot S161) at $104,500 at $47,200
5. 1958 Chevrolet Delray (Lot S150) at $99,000 3. 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Pedal Car (Lot F300) at $37,760
Among the 162 motorcycles on offer from Elmer’s Auto and Toy 4. 1929 Ford Snap-On Wooden Toolbox (Lot F250) at $35,400
Museum were a handful that achieved especially strong sales results, led 5. Charger Daytona Pedal Car (Lot F200) at $29,500
by a 1940 Indian Four (Lot S252) that brought $99,000. Six Harley- For access to complete auction results, sign up for a free MyMecum
Davidson models made the top-selling motorcycle list along with a account at Mecum.com. Next up for Mecum is a never-before-attempted
1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead (Lot S245) achieving one-two punch with two live classic and collector car auctions to be
$55,000, and a 1941 Harley-Davidson ULH with sidecar (Lot S246) held over the same weekend in different cities. For more details on
bringing $49,500, to name a few. upcoming auctions, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit
The complete top 5 motorcycle sales at the Elmer’s Auto and Toy Mecum.com, or call 262-275-5050 for more information.

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