Rare Race Cars And Exclusive Memorabilia To Headline Donley Auctions July 19 Sale Richard Petty 1960 Plymouth Fury Thumper I Among Race Cars To Be Sold
July 12, 2024
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey through motorsports history. Donley Auctions is thrilled to announce a landmark auction featuring a collection of six iconic race cars and an unprecedented memorabilia collection directly from the private collection of racing legend Rick Mancuso, owner of Ferrari of Lake Forest, Il. The auction will take place on Friday, July 19, starting at 7 p.m. CT. Dont miss this extraordinary opportunity to bid on an exclusive array of automotive treasures and own a piece of racing history. This once-in-a-lifetime event grants access to a treasure trove of iconic items that embody the spirit of racing and luxury. From illuminated signs and framed art to posters, showroom furniture, and even rare car parts from Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Lamborghini, and other legendary automotive powerhouses, this auction promises to ignite the passions of collectors worldwide. Among the highlights are a 1988 Corvette on a 1988 NASH Trans-Am road racing chassis.This National Championship-winning car features a powerful 600-625 horsepower small block Chevy engine and a custom-designed chassis. There is a 1971 Corvette LT-1, a rare gem with only 1,591 ever produced in its striking Steel Cities gray paint. This Corvette boasts a 330-horsepower small-block Chevy 350 cid engine and a four-speed manual transmission. A 1957 fuel-injected Corvette is a well-known race car with a storied past. This Corvette was a dominant force on the track throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It features a Rochester Fuel Injection system, a lightweight design, and a powerful 283 cubic-inch engine. A 1970 King Dirt Champ car isa meticulously-restored piece of racing history, having once carried Mario Andretti to victory on the dirt tracks. Its Gurney Weslake Ford engine, Day Glow Red paint scheme, and collection of driver autographs make it a true collectors item. A 1960 Plymouth Fury Thumper I is an iconic NASCAR race car that holds a special place in racing history, as the car that propelled Richard Petty to his second, third, and fourth career victories. It features the classic Petty blue and white livery, a powerful 383 cubic inch V8 engine, and a rich racing pedigree. Exclusive memorabilia include items from Ferrari of Lake Forest with a vast array of rare and sought-after collectibles. Four bidding platforms will be available: BidSpirit, AuctionZip, Invaluable, and LiveAuctioneers. The live auction, (ticketed) due to space limitations, will be held at the Ferrari Lake Forest dealership. For information on attending the live auction in person, call 815-923-7000 or email Info@DonleyAuctions.com. To view detailed photos and descriptions of the available lots and register to bid online, visit www.DonleyAuctions.com. For a complimentary 24-page, full-color catalog or additional information, call 815-923-7000.
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