XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
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XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
XR, Scorpio & Memorabilia AUCTION
Jack Middleton, a long time MCA member and Merkur enthusiast, is having his cars and memorabilia auctioned by Bonhams at Simeone Auto Museum, Philadelphia PA on 7 October 2019.
In addition to his Carlisle show winning Merkurs, there will be individual items and boxed lots from his extensive memorabilia collection. Jack’s Merkurs are garage kept and occasionally driven, especially to car shows. These exceptional examples of originally equipped Merkurs are meticulously maintained by Jeff LaBonte, one of the MCA’s most knowledgable and capable mechanics. Jack graciously provided his memorabilia to be displayed in Building G during the 2005 Nationals at Carlisle. [See photos]
You and any interested people are invited to the auction.
Jack is in the process of moving from his long time residence in Connecticut to Florida. Please contact me with any questions. Telephone land line - no text - please leave message 610-776-7575 or email BWEIR4U@RCN.COM
Bob Weir
PPS Sorry about the lack of car photos, but Bonhams packaged and shipped everything before Jack had a chance to select some photos. They’re show winners and I expect Bonhams is particular in what they auction.
Additional information:
Bonhams
How to buy
https://www.bonhams.com/how_to_buy/
Auction
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25222/#/
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
https://www.simeonemuseum.org
1989 XR4Ti [Crystal Blue Metallic / Gray leather] 62k+ miles
Awards:
Preservation Award 2006
2nd Place Show Field Award 2007
Third Place XR4Ti Show Field 2012
Preservation Award 2012
1988 Scorpio [Burgundy Red / Raven leather] 70k+ miles
Awards:
First Place Scorpio 2005
Preservation Award 2006
Best in Show Field Award 2007
Preservation Award 2009
First Place Scorpio 2012
Best in Show Field Award 2015
Jack Middleton, a long time MCA member and Merkur enthusiast, is having his cars and memorabilia auctioned by Bonhams at Simeone Auto Museum, Philadelphia PA on 7 October 2019.
In addition to his Carlisle show winning Merkurs, there will be individual items and boxed lots from his extensive memorabilia collection. Jack’s Merkurs are garage kept and occasionally driven, especially to car shows. These exceptional examples of originally equipped Merkurs are meticulously maintained by Jeff LaBonte, one of the MCA’s most knowledgable and capable mechanics. Jack graciously provided his memorabilia to be displayed in Building G during the 2005 Nationals at Carlisle. [See photos]
You and any interested people are invited to the auction.
Jack is in the process of moving from his long time residence in Connecticut to Florida. Please contact me with any questions. Telephone land line - no text - please leave message 610-776-7575 or email BWEIR4U@RCN.COM
Bob Weir
PPS Sorry about the lack of car photos, but Bonhams packaged and shipped everything before Jack had a chance to select some photos. They’re show winners and I expect Bonhams is particular in what they auction.
Additional information:
Bonhams
How to buy
https://www.bonhams.com/how_to_buy/
Auction
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25222/#/
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
https://www.simeonemuseum.org
1989 XR4Ti [Crystal Blue Metallic / Gray leather] 62k+ miles
Awards:
Preservation Award 2006
2nd Place Show Field Award 2007
Third Place XR4Ti Show Field 2012
Preservation Award 2012
1988 Scorpio [Burgundy Red / Raven leather] 70k+ miles
Awards:
First Place Scorpio 2005
Preservation Award 2006
Best in Show Field Award 2007
Preservation Award 2009
First Place Scorpio 2012
Best in Show Field Award 2015
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- Middleton XR4Ti.jpeg (854.67 KiB) Viewed 9807 times
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Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
I see where Bonhams said a catalog will be available four weeks prior to the auction.
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Thanks for the heads up, Bob!
I have a lot of unique stuff myself, but I'm always on the lookout for more.
I have a lot of unique stuff myself, but I'm always on the lookout for more.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
For anyone interested in watching it live, here's the link
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25222/live/
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25222/live/
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Scorpio sold for $1792.
Now I'm gonna give my wife a bunch o crap... I wanted to buy it and she wouldn't let me!!!
XR sold for $2240.
IMO, would done a lot better on BAT.
Now I'm gonna give my wife a bunch o crap... I wanted to buy it and she wouldn't let me!!!
XR sold for $2240.
IMO, would done a lot better on BAT.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Wow, either those cars had declined some or the buyer got a HUGE bargain.
- Chris
'89 XR4Ti (5 speed) - sold
'89 XR4Ti (5 speed) - sold
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Biggest bargains ever.
I looked the the other stuff in the auction. IMO, it's a bit too high-falutin a place to sell a Merkur.
IMO, BAT is the place where one goes to sell an oddball car.
Could try to sell it here, but this place is full of cheapskates!
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
BAT doesn't like XR4Tis. A few have tried to sell there only to be denied.
1986 XR4Ti - 294rwhp/315ft-lbs
1992 Mustang 5.0 notch - 434rwhp/445ft-lbs
http://www.youtube.com/user/whitelx
1992 Mustang 5.0 notch - 434rwhp/445ft-lbs
http://www.youtube.com/user/whitelx
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Good ones don't seem to have any trouble getting on there.whitelx wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:28 pmBAT doesn't like XR4Tis. A few have tried to sell there only to be denied.
Here's a Preservation Award winner that got $6K.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-merkur-xr4ti-2/
That was Craig Madsen's car. He sold me the wheels that are on my XR.
This one's similar (but not as good) to the one that was sold today:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-merkur-xr4ti/
It got $4550, far more than the Bonham's auction brought.
There have been seven XRs on BAT in the last few years, most of them bid over $4K.
Yes, trying to get one with issues on there will probably result in getting turned down.
I'd be shocked if any no excuses Preservation Award winner ever got denied.
I wonder if the champion is in the MCA?
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
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Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Wow, two BARGAINS!
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Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Watch your language. We are dedicated Bottom Fishers.
YMMV
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Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Are you the Kingfisher?Ed Lijewski wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:33 pmWatch your language. We are dedicated Bottom Fishers.
YMMV
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
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Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
I paid $900. So guess Mariana Trench level over here.
The best way to keep your Kia from being stolen is to not have a Kia.
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
Well, it seems they're all relatively cheap no matter how good.andyofcolumbusmerkur wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:27 pmI paid $900. So guess Mariana Trench level over here.
It's got me thinking... as cheap as these cars are, I may yet revive my original 2015 idea of making a Sierra Cosworth.
Not using my car (I would keep on doing what I do with it) or another show winner, but getting a clean original driver and giving it a strictly cosmetic treatment.
It would cost a lot less than a "modern" car and be a lot better looking, too.
I also want to see what Wheeler Dealers does to theirs.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: XR & Memorabilia AUCTION
I haven't done a ton of research, but clean XR4s seem to hold some value in the UK, with Cosworth's @ a 4-8x multiple.
- Chris
'89 XR4Ti (5 speed) - sold
'89 XR4Ti (5 speed) - sold