GM Unique Vehicles Available at Auction
General Motors financial problems may be someone else’s happiness this week. According to an article by Tim Higgins of the Detroit Free Press, GM will be selling some of its most unique vehicles at auction this week. Some lucky people will be able to be a part of the “U.S. auto industry’s history.” The auction is part of an effort to raise money for GM, but also to “manage GM’s fleet of historic and unique vehicles.” There will be more than 200 of these vehicles up for sale. According to Tom Freiman, the manager of the Heritage Center (home of some of the historic vehicles), estimates that the sales could be around $5 million. The auction runs from today through January 18.
Some of the GM cars that will be auctioned will be:
-A white 1998 Cadillac Brougham convertible made for Pope John Paul II us use. The vehicle has a step-up, throne-like chair and platform that rises and falls by hydraulic lift.
-The 1967 GTO used in the action movie “XXX.”
-A 1925 House Car. It’s an early version of a camper made before RVs.
-A 1986 Presidential limousine replica that appeared in “In the Line of Fire” and “The American President.”
-A hand-built Buick Blackhawk that was built in 2003 to celebrate Buick’s 100-year anniversary.
There will be a lot to choose from for you car buffs. By the way, the auction is being held at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Good luck.