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Classic Motorcar Auctions Announces Two Great Spring Auctions

CANTON, OHIO - One of America's fastest growing specialty car auction companies announced two great auctions planned for Spring in the upper mid-west for 2012.

by Staff
January 13, 2012
Classic Motorcar Auctions Announces Two Great Spring Auctions

Cars like this 1940 Buick Century convertible will be featured at both CMA, Akron, Ohio and Novi, Michigan auctions this Spring. (PRNewsFoto/Classic Motorcar Auctions)

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CANTON, OHIO - One of America's fastest growing specialty car auction companies announced two great auctions planned for Spring in the upper mid-west  for 2012.  The company, owned by Bob Lichty, with over 40 years of professional experience in the classic car industry, focuses on customer service, honesty and quick seller payment. The sales are presented in a comfortable "American style" format.  The two events include one of the companies proven auctions in Akron, Ohio, plus a new sale that brings classic car auctions back to Novi, Michigan.  Consignments are now being accepted for both with early response very brisk as enthusiasts vie for prime time slots in the auction line up.  CMA pledges to deliver time slots that are promised, start on time, and focus on cars, trucks and quality memorabilia.   CMA is known for paying consignors quickly with checks in the mail by 5 working days after every sale.

AKRON, OHIO,  March 31, 2012,  Ohio Spring Classic Car Auctionreturns to the John S. Knight Convention Center, in Akron, Ohio, on Saturday March 31, 2012.  Over 165 cars are expected at the beautiful convention facility in downtown Akron.  The "American style" sale features cars from every price range with an emphasis on affordable domestic collector cars.  The sale kicks off with 1-hour of quality memorabilia and petrolania at 11AM, immediately followed with vehicles starting at 12 Noon. Early consignments range from a 1939 Buick Century touring sedan in excellent condition to several Corvettes and muscle cars.  In years past the diversity of this sale, along with  cars that have not been over exposed at other sales has been a tradition that brings in buyers from all over the United States.

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NOVI, MICHIGAN,  April 21-22, 2012,  NOVI Spring Classic Car Auction, brings back a tradition of offering classic cars at the Suburban Collection Showplace convention center, (former Rock Financial Showplace)  in Novi, Michigan.  This "American style" sale expects over 250 collector cars, plus a good selection of quality automobilia.  Many cars and items to be offered over the two day represent quality antique, classic, muscle and special interest cars of all eras beginning at 11AM each day.  Cars will start promptly at Noon.  Early consignments include a 1940 Buick Century convertible coupe, a 1957 Lincoln Premier 2dr hardtop, and a pristine 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 fastback muscle car.


Cars like this 1940 Buick Century convertible will be featured at both CMA, Akron, Ohio and Novi, Michigan auctions this Spring. (PRNewsFoto/Classic Motorcar Auctions)




"Classic cars offered for auction in Novi have been a tradition for many years and CMA felt it was a tradition worthy of revival.  Michigan enthusiasts appear to agree.  This year's event will present a wide range of vehicles for all the tastes and budgets," said Bob Lichty, president of  Canton, Ohio based, Classic Motorcar Auctions.

For those unable to attend in person, the auction will stream live on the Internet at www.proxibid.com. Online bidding as well as telephone bidding will be available at both events.

For full event details, consignment opportunities and bidder registration, please visit www.classicmotorcarauctions.com, call toll free 866-653-8900, or email info@classicmotorcarauctions.com


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