The Rare, Fast and Furious Attract Thousands to Canada's Largest Classic Car Auction

Thousands of North American Car Enthusiasts Expected to Attend Canada’s Largest Classic Car Auction Event at the Toronto International Centre – Oct 20-22.

BLENHEIM, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) October 6, 2006 -- Increasing numbers of collector car enthusiasts are expected to bid on hundreds of rare classics, fast sports cars and furious muscle machines at RM’s Toronto International Classic Car Auction at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on October 20, 21 and 22, 2006.

The popularity of classic car events like RM’s Toronto auction and related television shows over the last few years have brought more enthusiasts into the collector car game, fueling the demand and driving prices north. Over the last five years, Ontario based RM Auctions has seen a 25-30 percent annual increase in attendance at its North American auction events. This percentage of growth is also shared by RM’s award winning restoration division who has seen an increased demand for restoration services from domestic and international clients over the same period.

“The market for collector cars continues to intensify and an auction like the Toronto event, is a great way to learn about cars, so one can make an informed and educated buying, or selling, decision”, says RM’s Dan Spendick, a 30 year veteran of the collector car business. “At our auction you will find car specialists, club members, mechanics, restorers and auction staff who are more than happy to share their knowledge and help you with your education,” adds Spendick.

The three-day sale will see nearly 400 cars cross the block, many offered without reserve. Highlighting the roster is a rare 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Cabriolet, one of only 350 built that year. The Zephyr, with a V12 engine was purchased and completely restored by the famous Eaton Car Collection.

Other distinguished collector cars to be spotlighted include:
·   Customized 1969 Dodge Hemi Charger rated at 650 HP
·   Rare, hand built 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
·   Sporty 1955 Porsche 356 Coupe stored for 25 years
·   Famous 1963 Corvette Coupe only year for split-window
·   1962 Chevy Biscayne 409 from Florida car museum

The Toronto International Classic Car Auction begins with a public preview beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday October 20. The auction follows the preview on Friday, October 20th at 3:00pm until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 22 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Celebrating nearly 30 years in the collector car industry, RM Auctions Inc. and its sister companies are responsible for acquiring, restoring and selling the world’s rarest and most expensive vintage automobiles. Renown for setting international records, RM has recently established offices in the U.K. to provide services for clients in Europe and Asia. In 2006, RM Restorations won the unprecedented "triple crown" for receiving “Best of Show” honors for the world’s top three international collector car events - the Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. For additional information on RM Auctions Inc. and this event, visit: www.rmauctions.com or call toll-free: (800) 211-4371.

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