Mecum to offer Salmon Brothers Collection at no reserve

Twin brothers Tom and Don Salmon don't need words to express their enthusiasm for classic American cars. Their massive collection of domestic sheetmetal, accumulated over four decades, speaks volumes.

If you share the Salmon brothers' passion and are itching to get your hands on a classic, you're in luck—the entire collection is heading for the auction block on June 16.

Mecum Auctions is set to offer the Salmon Brothers Collection, located in North Little Rock, Ark., at no reserve. The group of nearly 140 vehicles up for bidding includes an original 1957 Pontiac Bonneville (Lot S73), a rare 1957 fuel-injected Chevrolet Nomad (Lot S76) and a stunning 1934 Cadillact Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton (S81) that is one of only three ever produced, according to the auction catalog.

But that's not all. Bidders will also vie for several Chevy engines, Cushman scooters, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air parts car and the odd Harley-Davidson. A 1985 Honda Elite scooter, which appears to be in excellent shape, is the only foreign vehicle in the collection.

You must be a certified bidder to tour the collection, but you can register at the door. A $100 registration fee gets you access to the auction preview days (June 14-15) and the June 16 auction. The fee also includes a commemorative catalog detailing all of lots.

For more information, read the full press release below and check out the lot listing here.

MECUM AUCTIONS OFFERS THE SALMON BROTHERS COLLECTION, JUNE 16, 2012

One Hundred Years of American Automotive History Hits the Auction Block at No Reserve

WALWORTH, Wis., June 7, 2012. – Mecum will offer a collection of nearly 140 American collector cars spanning a full century of automotive history ranging from a 1908 Maxwell (Lot S71) to a 2008 Roush-powered Ford Mustang (Lot S140). All vehicles will be sold at No Reserve, June 16, 2012 at the Salmon Brothers “Car Barn” in North Little Rock, Ark.

Twin brothers and Arkansas natives, Tom and Don Salmon, have spent well over half a century amassing an incredible collection of classic and collector automobiles with one common theme; American made. With an example of nearly every major domestic manufacturer represented in the collection, this special Mecum Auction event will be a true celebration of the American automobile.

Among the impressive line-up of vehicles crossing the block on this action packed day include an original 1957 Pontiac Bonneville (Lot S73), a rare 1957 fuel-injected Chevy Nomad (Lot S76), and a stunning 1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V12 All-Weather Phaeton (S81) that is one of only 3 ever produced. A handful of engines and road art will also be offered throughout the day. The complete online catalog is available at Mecum.com.

Bidder credentials are required for admittance into this Special Event. The public is welcome and bidder registration can be completed at the door. All registered bidders receive a commemorative copy of the Salmon Brothers Collection Catalog.

Those unable to attend in person can take in all the action during the live web broadcast at Mecum.com with multiple camera angles and play-by-play commentary by automotive experts John Kraman and David Newhardt. For additional information visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.

Schedule (All Times Central):

The Salmon Brothers Collection

4343 Roundtop Road

North Little Rock, AK 72117

Preview: Friday, June 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 16, 8-11 a.m.

Auction: Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m.

By Graham Kozak