1of300 1953 Chevy Convertible Corvette Fully Restored! John Deere Tractors, Car Lifts & more.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

9:00AM Preview, 10:00AM Auction

Exact address in Wittman will be available 3 days before the sale!

To register, all you need to do is show up and bring a driver's license!

FEATURED ITEM:

#188 1953 Chevy Corvette- A message from the owner: 

The fact that it’s the 188th Corvette ever made is only one of numerous historical reasons that make this car special. Chevrolet only made 300 in the inaugural year but this one has a documented history, with an emphasis on ‘story’.

These are great accolades but what really makes this car’s provenance is another landmark in the history of this Blue Flame beauty. You see, the Corvette turned 25 in 1978 for the Silver Anniversary edition. The then current owner was approached by General Motors to feature this very car in the National Corvette Brochure. The iconic history of the Corvette was memorialized on the front cover of the dealership brochure and the National Corvette Poster.

The short story is it’s one of 255 known survivors from the 1953 inaugural model. This car’s story is more than that. Sure, it’s had five owners, including Kenn Carlson. Kenn bought the car circa 2008 as an unfinished restoration. He has restored dozens of C1, C2 and C3 Vettes to NCRS Top Flight specifications over the decades; but this one had attributes and history that made it unique. Not only is it a no-hit no-rust number matching California/Arizona car, but it has appeared in numerous car enthusiast magazine articles and books. Including an appearance as a feature car in “Automobile Quarterly”, “A Piece of the Action”, and Corvette News”. As well as a feature story from one time owner Bob Conover, called “The Saga of 188”.

You won’t find another Corvette like it. Not to mention, it’s a Top Flight Blue Ribbon awarded NCRS restoration that Kenn Carlson completed in 2009. It was judged 98.4 in The NCRS Regionals, and 99.7 by the NCRS Arizona Chapter. There’s no such thing as a 100% NCRS judged car, and this one is as close as it gets. This is your opportunity to own a legendary iconic American sports car, and then some.

188 comes complete with a detailed ownership history and all the brochures and marketing materials that GM produced for the 1978 25th Anniversary launch program. A true piece of Corvette history only a select few have had the opportunity to own.

Kenn’s restorations have achieved the highest awards/recognition possible in the nation including but not limited to dozens of Duntov, NCRS Top Flight, Best in Class winners over the last 40+ years.

Kenn’s restorations command a premium as they are truly best in class and recognized nationally in car collector circles. One collector (reference available to serious buyers) alone has 4 of Kenn’s Duntov winners in a 1953, 1955, 1963 SWC and 1963 Roadster with another 1959 and 1960 ready to begin the judging process and certain to achieve the Duntov award.

PLEASE READ: The opening bid on this Corvette is $100,000.00, and it will be sold subject to seller's approval. You MUST bring a $25,000.00 cashier's check made out to Fidelity Estate Services, or $25,000.00 in cash, in order to bid. That $25,000.00 deposit will be collected from the winning bidder IMMEDIATELY when the auctioneer says, "Sold", and will be non-refundable, so please plan accordingly. Winning bidder will have until Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 to pay the remaining balance with a cashier's check made out to Fidelity Estate Services. 

LISTING OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS: (All sells at no reserve to the highest bidder!) 

• 1957 Model 520 John Deere Tractor, SN 5207066
• 1945 John Deere Tractor, Model BR 
• 1948 Model A Orchard John Deere Tractor, SN269377
• Rotary Two Post Surface Mounted Lift, 700 series, A10i S10i with installation instructions, 10,000lb capacity
• SPX Stone power lift, model #AB-1396, serial #03674
• Telescopic Transmission jack with 600KG loading capacity
• Hollon gun safe
• TONS of car accessory and parts catalogues/handbooks
• SnapOn retractable extension cords
• Mark 1 drilling machine, model C118FX with 5/8" capacity
• 5" multipurpose vise
• Duracraft belt disc sander
• Craftsman bench grinder
• Corvette engines
• Misc. artwork
• John Deere advertising sign
• Collectible steering wheels, hub caps, license plate covers
• Hoist
• John Deere dinner bell
• Vintage transmissions
• Vintage tractor implements
• TONS of misc. tools, parts, & vintage car collectibles! MUST SEE ALL PICS!! 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION:

By registering to bid or placing a bid, you agree to be bound by all these terms & conditions, and any other announced terms and conditions of sale or rules of this site. Arizona law will apply to all legal disputes.

This Bidder Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Fidelity Estate Services, LLC ("FES") and the person or entity listed on this page ("Buyer"). Bidder agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement with respect to all sales and auctions conducted by Auctioneer. Bidder acknowledges that additional terms to this Agreement may be posted and/or announced from the auction block and such additional terms are deemed incorporated into this Agreement by this reference and are binding on Bidder.

DISCLAIMER:

Each Lot is sold "AS IS-WHERE IS", with all faults and defects and all errors of description. Buyer hereby waives and releases FES from and against any claim, demand, liability, or expense of any kind arising out of or related to the Lot.

Buyer acknowledges and understands;

1. FES does not make any representations or express any opinions of its own concerning any Lot

2. Buyer has the option to make his own examination of online photos and/or in-person preview of any Lot before bidding; and assumes all risk of any nonconformities in any Lot.

3. Condition report requests are suggested if you are unable to view the item in person. Condition report requests are answered in the order they are received. It is at the auctioneer's discretion to respond to any request sent the day of the auction.

4. Buyer further acknowledges that he has not relied upon any Statements and/or oral or written representations by FES contained in any catalogs or advertisements of any type pertaining to the sale, including without limitation statements concerning condition, genuineness or authenticity, originality, origin or provenance, previous use or ownership, manufacturing or restoration processes, year or age, serial number, make, and/or model of any Lot or of any component of any Lot.

5. Buyer represents that the amount bid for any Lot is based solely on Buyer's own independent inspection and evaluation via photos provided online of that Lot.

6. Auctioneer is not liable for any issues concerning telephone bids, online bidding, and/or absentee bidding.

7. Buyer assumes all risks associated with any nonconformity of any Lot or any component of any Lot.

8. As a condition of participation in the auction, Buyer represents that he will conduct any inspections and examination necessary via photos provided online to satisfy himself of all material facts before making any bid.

9. Auctioneer reserves the absolute right to withdraw any item at any time before its actual final sale, including during bidding.

10. Auctioneer at its discretion reserves the right to refuse any bid from any bidder and not to recognize a bidder.

DISPUTES:

The Auctioneer's designation of a buyer is FINAL. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer is deemed the buyer of the item auctioned. If any dispute were to arise between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer reserves the right and the discretion;

1. to determine the successful bidder.

2. to refuse any bid from any bidder and/or not to recognize a bidder.

3. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, before Buyer may initiate any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to any sale occurring as a result of this Agreement, including, but not limited to issues related to Seller's representations or statements concerning condition, genuineness or authenticity, origin or provenance, previous use or ownership, manufacturing or restoration processes, year or age, serial number, make, model or mileage, or any other representation made regarding any Lot, Buyer shall submit to a mediation with Seller to be facilitated by FES or its designee on the terms and conditions set forth by FES.

Buyer agrees not to join FES as a defendant in any action or proceeding arising directly or indirectly out of the condition of the Lot or any alleged representations concerning the Lot. If Buyer fails to comply with this provision, Buyer agrees to reimburse FES for all costs, expenses, and fees, including attorney fees, in defense of such claims.

REMEDIES/ Legal:

Buyer hereby waives any potential or actual conflict of interest inherent in such a mediation process and agrees to defend (using counsel reasonably acceptable to FES). Bidder acknowledges responsibility for any personal injury or property damage caused by bidder or bidder's agents, and further agrees to hold harmless Auctioneer and the seller, and their respective agents, employees and representatives for and from (a) any and all personal injury to bidder and bidder's agents, (b) any property damage occurring on the auction premises, and any and all suits, claims, damages, costs and expenses of every kind and nature which may or might be asserted against any of them as a result of the actions or omissions of bidder and/or bidder's agents.

Bidder hereby acknowledges that Auctioneer is an Arizona company with its principal place of business in the State of Arizona.

BIDDER EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED UNDER THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA, THAT THE STATE COURTS OF ARIZONA SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND OVER ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION(S) WITH AUCTIONEER. VENUE IS IN THE MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA. AMENDMENTS AND INTEGRATION.

No waiver or alteration of any provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Auctioneer or unless it is publicly announced by Auctioneer from the auction block prior to sale. Any prior oral or written representations or agreements between the Parties are superseded by this Agreement.

The rights and remedies of Auctioneer under this Agreement are cumulative, and the use of any one right or remedy shall not preclude or waive the right to use any or all other remedies Auctioneer may have by law, statute, ordinance or otherwise. In any litigation or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement, Buyer agrees to pay all FES's attorney fees, costs and other expenses incurred in connection with the litigation or proceeding if FES is successful in such litigation or proceeding.

This Agreement and related Contract of Sale contain the entire agreement between Buyer and FES pertaining to the subject matter described herein. Any terms proposed by Buyer orally or in writing which add to, vary from or conflict with this Agreement shall be void.

PAYMENT: Acceptable forms of payment are cash, credit or debit Card. Complete payment is required day of auction or upon receipt of notification of a successful bid (if bidding as absentee, phone or online bidder). For vehicles, a $3,000.00 cash deposit it required immediately when the Auctioneer says, "Sold", and the remainder of funds is due via certified Cashier's Check made out to Fidelity Estate Services.

BUYERS FEES: The price paid by bidder, or phone bidder is the sum of;

(a) Bidder's final bid (hammer price per lot),

(b) A premium of 18% of the hammer price per lot for all transactions on personal property, 10% ONLY on Real Estate.

(c) All applicable sales tax.

Buyer understands and agrees that the buyer's premium per Lot purchased will be automatically included in the final settlement figure, and the buyer will be required to pay all applicable taxes, or other fees levied by any authority.

SALES TAX LAW: Buyer will be required to pay all applicable taxes, or other fees levied by any authority. State Sales Tax Law, if applicable, will be applied. Phoenix, AZ 8.6%.

CONDITION OF GOODS: Condition: All damages seen at time of listing have been identified. Common nicks, scratches and wear may not have been called. If an item is found to be different than listed, it will be announced, and no absentee or live bids will be entered on item. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine overall condition before bidding on an item.