Mecum Auctions to Bring 200 Collector Motorcycles to International Spotlight

Motorcycle Auction to Air on Live TV in Monterey, Calif. August 18, 2011

MARENGO, IL – August 2, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – - Mecum Auctions will sell nearly 200 motorcycles on the auction block during their upcoming event in Monterey, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.

The Mecum Monterey Auction will feature virtually every brand of motorcycle ever produced with iconic names like Vincent, BSA, Triumph, Ariel, Matchless, Indian and Harley-Davidson, all joining more than 600 collector cars and vintage wooden boats live on national television.

 73 Motorcycles from the Barry Solomon Collection will be offered at No Reserve

This will be the first ever motorcycle auction brought to the worldwide stage broadcast live on “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on Discovery’s HD Theater from 3-7 p.m. PST on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, for what is considered to be the greatest collection of motorcycles ever offered at auction.  Fans can also watch the auction via live webcast at www.Mecum.com.

“We’ve got everything from an 1885 Penny Farthing bicycle to a 2011 Yamaha R1 being guest auctioneered for charity by none other than Jay Leno and the “King” himself, Kenny Roberts.  With a range in values from as little as $2,000 to top level investment grade bikes at over $200,000, and with more than 75% offered at no reserve, there is truly something for everyone,” said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auctions.

53 Motorcycles from the Michael Taggart Collection will be offered at No Reserve

Mecum’s daytime Monterey Auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free general admission and convenient parking.  Absentee, phone and Internet bidding is available.  Convenient shipping services will be available on site and will include assistance for overseas freight.  For complete auction details and to become a registered bidder, go to www.Mecum.com or call 815.568.8888.

Mecum 2011 Monterey Auction
August 18-20, 2011
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA   93940
Preview:  Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction:   Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:  Thursday 3-7 p.m., Friday- Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Pacific)

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Mecum to Offer the Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection at Monterey Auction

MARENGO, IL – July 11, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  Mecum Auctions announces The Michael Taggart Motorcycle Collection – an eclectic mix of 54 motorcycles – will be offered at the third annual Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.

Known by friends and fellow collectors as “Tag,” Michael Taggart – whose father created Taggart Baking Company, makers of Wonder(r) Bread – grew up near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and developed a childhood passion for cars and motorcycles.  Over the years, he has collected an array of bikes representing every genre of the industry: racing, street, dirt track and motocross.

Headlining Tag’s collection is a 1929 Norton CS1 that has been on display in his living room.  The collection also features a variety of high-quality Rickman, Matchless, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Norton, Triumph, BSA, Ariel models and more.

“Mecum has established an ongoing commitment to find underexposed motorcycles and expose them to interested buyers around the globe via the auction platform,” said American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe, who heads up Mecum’s motorcycle division.  “We are excited to showcase this collection of bikes in our prime Monterey environment where collectors are eager to see and appreciate the art of the motorcycle in a live auction setting.”

Mecum’s daytime Monterey Auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators with free admission and free general parking.  Attendees can be part of the action while the auction broadcasts live on Mecum’s national TV show “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More” on Discovery Communications’ HD Theater.  For complete auction details or to consign a motorcycle today, visit www.Mecum.com or contact Gavin Trippe directly at gavin@mecum.com or 949.337.5307

Mecum 2011 Monterey Auction
August 18-20, 2011
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA   93940
Preview:  Gates open Thursday-Saturday at 8 a.m.
Auction:  Auction begins Thursday- Saturday at 10 a.m.
Live TV Times:  Thursday-Saturday 1-5 p.m.
(All times Pacific)

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New TV series called “CAFE RACER” shines spotlight on unique culture

October 6, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Airing on October 13th on Discovery HD Theater, this wild ride will consist of thirteen rip-riot, ground pounding episodes focusing on the history of the café racer and the lifestyles of those who build and ride them.

Expect to see rare historical film footage and more rockabilly music than a Gene Vincent reunion tour, all in stunning high-def format broadcast on your favorite channel, Discovery HD Theater.

In addition you’ll be able to watch as a handful of builders produce some of the most amazing motorcycles all paying homage to the grand daddy of modern sport and race bikes.

Be sure to get plugged in to http://www.caferacertv.com and definitely follow us on Facebook and Twitter as this two wheeled love story unfolds… You won’t be disappointed!

- The Cafe Racer TV Team

Click Here for TV Schedule

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