Owls Head auction draws car lovers from across the country - Bangor Daily News
OWLS HEAD, Maine — David Elliott of Dallas was vacationing in the midcoast area this week when he read about the annual automobile auction at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. On the final day of his vacation, Elliott decided to add to his large car collection by buying two antique vehicles. The 38th annual automobile auction attracted hundreds of bidders and vehicle enthusiasts. There were 201 vehicles up for sale at the event, with sales totaling $2,915,550 by the end of the auction. He was the successful bidder for the 1929 Ford for $21,000 and acquired the Studebaker with a winning bid of $7,500. The Dallas man said this was the first time had been to the auction. He was vacationing on McGee Island, a private 110-acre island 3 miles off Port Clyde, when he read about the auction in an auto magazine. He said many of his vehicles are at his Dallas ranch, while others are in a Dallas showroom or are on display in museums. His main reason for attending the auction, however, was a 1963 Austin Healey 3000 MK II convertible that was scheduled to be auctioned in the afternoon. Source: bangordailynews.com
