Hemmings Daily: Doubt cast onto provenance of second Brock collection car ahead of sale

Presale bids for four of the cars from the collection of vehicles owned or raced by Australian legend Peter Brock have already exceeded half-a-million dollars, with one set to become the second million-dollar-plus Australian car sold at auction. Yet clouds of controversy hang over two of the cars now that one of Brock's former teammates has gone on record saying one of the cars is a fake. According to a report in The Australian, former racer Andrew Miedecke claims that the 1989 Ford Sierra RS500 in the collection [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Friday, September 28, 2018 [Doubt cast onto provenance of second Brock collection car ahead of sale]( [Doubt cast onto provenance of second Brock collection car ahead of sale]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Presale bids for four of the cars from the collection of vehicles owned or raced by Australian legend Peter Brock have already exceeded half-a-million dollars, with one set to become the second million-dollar-plus Australian car sold at auction. Yet clouds of controversy hang over two of the cars now that one of Brock's former teammates has gone on record saying one of the cars is a fake. According to a report in The Australian, former racer Andrew Miedecke claims that the 1989 Ford Sierra RS500 in the collection... [Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Sunroof-equipped 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: The SuperPak option included; heavy-duty suspension, front sway bar, spoiler group (rear deck spoiler, front chin spoiler, wheel flares, black-out grille, Rallye rims, louvered rear quarter windows, special tape stripes and R/T decals, and dual side mirrors in a matte-black finish). The wheel flares are on the car and I have the rear deck spoiler and louvered quarter window covers if someone wishes to return the car...[Read More]( [Cheaper than a car no more: A 1933 Brough Superior project heads to auction]( [Cheaper than a car no more: A 1933 Brough Superior project heads to auction]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - In their day, Brough Superiors were the "Rolls-Royce of motorcycles," often selling for more than the average annual British wage. Today, they're six-figure collectibles, but in between, Brough Superiors were once little more than affordable two-wheeled transportation. In 1963, Londoner Jean Knight purchased a second-hand Brough Superior for her daily commute, paying 33 British pounds ($92) for the 30-year-old bike. When it crosses the auction stage at Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale in October, her 1933 Brough Superio...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Stance Nation: get schooled. Sorta.]( [Stance Nation: get schooled. Sorta.]( Posted by Dan Stoner - Here at Hemmings, we're nothing if not steeped in history. Comes along with the territory, right? Because of what we do, our collective, tribal knowledge reaches back nearly 120 years. Yeah, cars have been around that long, now. And while we've got experts on just about every major genre of car -- stateside and beyond -- we do give pause once in awhile when a certain topic comes up and there's no definitive, concrete explanation or documented history written. And so it was, a few weeks ago, when the topic of "sta...[Read More]( [WATCH: Muscle Car Of The Week reviews the new Muscle Machines magazine!]( [WATCH: Muscle Car Of The Week reviews the new Muscle Machines magazine!]( Posted by Dan Stoner - In our work producing Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine, we tend to meet some interesting people. Among them is Kevin Oeste, who, with his wife Kelle, runs V8 Speed & Resto Shop in Red Bud, Illinois, where they build cars for clients, some that we've featured in the pages of HMM. Kevin also produces an automotive television and web-based program with V8TV (v8tvshow.com), and he hosts the online series, Muscle Car of the Week. Normally, each episode of Muscle Car of the Week focuses on a particular vehicle f...[Read More]( [Harvey, Illinois, 1976]( [Harvey, Illinois, 1976]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: 1976 Location: Park and 155th, Harvey, Illinois Source: Charles William Brubaker photo, via University of Illinois at Chicago What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [HemmingsPRO]( Seller Listings [1992 Porsche 911]( [1992 Porsche 911 $38,800]( [2015 Nissan Rogue]( [2015 Nissan Rogue $20,995]( [2011 Ford Mustang]( [2011 Ford Mustang $15,950]( [1971 Chevrolet C10]( [1971 Chevrolet C10 $8,750]( [1954 Chevrolet Corvette]( [1954 Chevrolet Corvette $99,985]( [1972 Jaguar E-Type]( [1972 Jaguar E-Type $150,150]( [Learn More]( [This Day in Automotive History] THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 9/28/1938: Auto inventor Charles Duryea dies. 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Carefully.]( [Project Apollo, Part VI: Have a seat. Carefully.]( [See All Featured Blog Posts]( FOLLOW US: [Get RSS Feeds of Hemmings Blog]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Join us on Facebook]( [View our Flickr pool]( [View Newsletter Archives]( WEEK IN REVIEW Thursday, September 27, 2018 [For 50th anniversary of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," Beaulieu digs deep into film's history]( [For 50th anniversary of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' Beaulieu digs deep into film's history]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Like many a children's tale going back to the Brothers Grimm, Chitty Chitty Bang Bangmight initially come across as airy, innocent, and fantastical -- it features a singing and dancing Dick Van Dyke in it, after all -- but emerged from a background of real-life dangers rather unsuitable for little ones. As the 50th anniversary of the film approaches, the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, U.K., has put together an exhibition dedicated to Chitty Chitty Bang Bangthat takes those darker aspects into account. The...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Unrestored 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Offered for sale is a stunning all original 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Limited Edition. Painted in brown with a tan vinyl top, this third generation Toronado is as nice as you will find anywhere. The interior is like new in its tan leather seating and carpets with accenting woodgrain trim. The tires and wire wheel covers are also like new as is all chrome and bright work. This Oldsmobile is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 providin...[Read More]( [2019 Amelia Island Concours to feature coachbuilt VWs - can you help it solve a mystery?]( [2019 Amelia Island Concours to feature coachbuilt VWs - can you help it solve a mystery?]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - The Volkswagen Beetle may have been the people's car, but its simplicity also made it the darling of designers and coachbuilders, including Pietro Frua. His Turin workshop produced a Type 1-based sedan prototype, designed primarily for the U.S. market, but the car has since been lost to history. Next year's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance honors the 70th anniversary of the Beetle in America with a class devoted to coachbuilt Type 1s, and founder Bill Warner is offering up a pair of tickets to anyone who can prod...[Read More]( [Your license plate story, part two]( [Your license plate story, part two]( Posted by Thomas A. DeMauro - Along with numerous positive comments regarding Don Antilla's license plate article that was published a few weeks ago, we also received some more stories and photos via email to share with you. Even Don found some lost plates and has obtained another special one since then, so we've included them as well. As stated in the last article, if you have an interesting license plate tale to tell or a collection to share and you still have the plates, you can photograph them and email the photos and story to tdemaur...[Read More]( [Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1960]( [Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1960]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: 1960 (above), 1961 (below) Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Source: brett jordan What do you see here? ...[Read More]( Wednesday, September 26, 2018 [Even after replication, Ed Roth's Mysterion remains, well, mysterious]( [Even after replication, Ed Roth's Mysterion remains, well, mysterious]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Replicating long-lost cars is difficult; replicating Ed Roth's Mysterion is, perhaps, a fool's errand. Aside from Roth's eyeball-it measurements, his casual concern over the show car's structural integrity doomed it to a short existence. Jeffrey Jones, however, took on that errand and though the end result--which he will put up for auction this December--doesn't hew perfectly to the original, it's likely the last word in Mysterions unless the original magically re-appears. As Jones pointed out in his book on the ...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1962 Mack B85F / 1950 American-LaFrance ladder]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1962 Mack B85F / 1950 American-LaFrance ladder]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Diesel-converted 1962 Mack B85F tractor with 1950 American-LaFrance tiller-steer ladder trailer for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This American LaFrance fire truck originally was part of the Philadelphia Fire Department purchased new in 1950. A total of 3 complete units were purchased. In early 1960, the single axle American LaFrance tractors were replaced with Mack B-85F single axle tractors with 707 cu in. gas motors and 5 speed transmissions. This particular truck has been completely resto...[Read More]( [Dean Bordigioni wins the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball atop his 1914 Harley-Davidson]( [Dean Bordigioni wins the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball atop his 1914 Harley-Davidson]( Posted by Jim O'Clair - A total of 107 intrepid riders set out from Portland, Maine on September 8 on a race across the country to Portland, Oregon, astride bikes manufactured prior to 1929. A cumulative total of 3,441 miles was traveled by each participant on secondary roads, through all kinds of weather and over mountains, through corn fields and expansive open plains in the quest to complete every mile and win the one-of-a kind trophy, created by sculptor Jeff Decker. Their efforts culminated in the Grand Finale ride from Dallas The Dal...[Read More]( [What, no polka dots? The expected and the unexpected among international racing colors]( [What, no polka dots? The expected and the unexpected among international racing colors]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Our recent story on the dubious legend of how Germany got its silver auto racing color got us looking for original source materials to see if we could establish timelines for not just Germany's national racing color but for all designated racing colors. As the stories go, not all of the racing colors were set in stone from the beginning, and it took a few decades of revisions to hammer them all out, by which time corporate logos pretty much rendered the colors moot. Our research is ongoing and perhaps interminabl...[Read More]( [Philadelphia, 1958]( [Philadelphia, 1958]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: January 1958 Location: Reyburn Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Source: Temple University Libraries Digital Collections What do you see here?...[Read More]( Tuesday, September 25, 2018 [Last two surviving Breese roadsters head to auction in Philadelphia]( [Last two surviving Breese roadsters head to auction in Philadelphia]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - As an automotive marque, Breese may be unfamiliar to even the most passionate Brass Era enthusiasts. Founded by an American engineer in Paris, France, in 1911, Breese built as many as 65 automobiles before production halted in 1912. Today, just two are known to survive, and both -- the 1911 Breese Paris roadster and the 1911 Breese Paris teardrop roadster -- are scheduled to cross the auction stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 8, part of Bonhams Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum sale. The son of a...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Austin Rover Mini 25th Anniversary Edition]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Austin Rover Mini 25th Anniversary Edition]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: This is a 1984 Mini 25TH Anniversary...Stunning !!!!! 100% restoration, with full photographic documentation and receipts. No expense spared, $10,000 spent on bodywork and paint alone...The Engine and gearbox have been completely rebuilt, absolutely nothing was overlooked or passed over on this car. All metal work was either cut out and replaced or cleaned and coated with rust preventive. NO RUST anywhere !!!! The interior was recreated using the original pattern including the " 25...[Read More]( [Petersen Automotive Museum announces upcoming exhibits]( [Petersen Automotive Museum announces upcoming exhibits]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Since the revamped Petersen Automotive Museum reopened in December 2015, the Los Angeles, California, institution has seen more than a million visitors walk through its doors. Part of the museum's appeal is the ever-changing tableau of exhibits, and at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, museum executives previewed some of the things in store for the coming year. Opening to the public on September 29 (following a VIP preview reception on September 27), Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School looks at the impact...[Read More]( [On the many possible causes for the death of the American convertible in the Seventies]( [On the many possible causes for the death of the American convertible in the Seventies]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - The American convertible, as we all know, died after Cadillac churned out 14,000 Eldorados in 1976 and wealthy speculators latched on to them as some of the first "instant collectible" cars. And then less than a decade later, it was back. The standard explanation for the convertible's disappearance has seemingly always been something about federal safety standards, but is that really the case? Though the article's a few months old, one of Litwin's This or That pieces from April -- pitting a Buick Electra 225 conv...[Read More]( [Ontario, Ohio, 1956]( [Ontario, Ohio, 1956]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: March 1956 Location: Park Avenue West, Ontario, Ohio Source: via Columbus Neighborhoods What do you see here?...[Read More]( Monday, September 24, 2018 [2019 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance celebrates 70 years of the Jaguar XK120]( [2019 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance celebrates 70 years of the Jaguar XK120]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - In the years after World War II, Jaguar managing director William Lyons set out to build a new engine, not a sports car that would set the benchmark for performance at an attainable price. The Jaguar XK120, shown to the public for the first time at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, was a happy accident, one that will be celebrated at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. As the war came to a close, Lyons cast his eye to the future. When the opportunity arose to acquire the patterns and machine tools of Stand...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1985 Dodge Omni GLH-T]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1985 Dodge Omni GLH-T]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH-T, excellent original condition. Purchased from long time second owner (second owner purchased the car in late 1986). 15,6xx original miles (miles will go up slightly as I drive it to car shows and on nice days). Original paint/drivetrain/clutch/transmission/interior, no accidents. Amazing survivor condition. 5 speed manual. No rust or paintwork. I have the original rims and tires (those are in mint condition and were taken off the car due to flat spots on the tire...[Read More]( [Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI goes farming]( [Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI goes farming]( Posted by Terry Shea - Rennsport Reunion is a multi-day event dedicated to Porsche racing, an extravaganza celebrating Zuffenhausen's finest at speed. Held every three years or so, the 2018 iteration will feature a historical lineup of Porsche racing cars likely unrivaled in the world this yearand something a bit more agricultural. That's right, Rennsport officials will be gridding up a variety of small, Porsche-powered tractors to tackle Laguna Seca in heated competition. Well, perhaps part of Laguna Seca. With their working st...[Read More]( [1966 Chevrolet Corvair homecoming - Autumn 2018]( [1966 Chevrolet Corvair homecoming - Autumn 2018]( Posted by Don Homuth - With so many steps remaining, the focus has shifted toward more directed on-task work. The goal is now to do something -- regardless of how important -- every day, which means my hands are getting greasy daily. 8/7 At the annual summer picnic, car show, and BBQ at our place, Duane Wentland dropped the front suspension on the car, which was up on jacks in the shop. There were six bolts holding the suspension to the body. Four of them sheared. It means that later on, the bolts will have to be burned out with a t...[Read More]( [Vancouver, British Columbia, 1974]( [Vancouver, British Columbia, 1974]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: May 1974 Location: near Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Source: City of Vancouver Archives What do you see here?...[Read More]( Sunday, September 23, 2018 [Peykans, Zebras and Jubes]( [Peykans, Zebras and Jubes]( Posted by Jim Van Orden - It's a good thing my company didn't want me to drive when it sent me to Iran in the fall of 1978. Arriving at Mehrabad Airport, weary after days of flying from New York City to France, and then to Tehran, Iran's capital, I was tired and grumpy. It took only five minutes to forget all that as I headed into Tehran's bumper-to-bumper traffic in an orange Peykan taxi. The driver, a hairy man proud of his ethnic heritage, alternately blasted his horn, shifted gears, and screamed or shook his fist at other P...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1955 Buick Super]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1955 Buick Super]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1955 Buick Super in incredible condition; this is a California car with zero rust and it drives amazingly great. Desirable options on this Super which include power brakes, power steering, power windows, Dynaflow automatic transmission, and Air Conditioning! Original 322 CID engine has been rebuilt and runs strong, fresh paint and clean chrome really make this Buick stand out at the shows.just a beautiful car! Find more Buicks for sale on Hemmings.com....[Read More]( [Four-Links - Barkas, Amsterdam, magazines, Halifax]( [Four-Links - Barkas, Amsterdam, magazines, Halifax]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - During the Cold War, East Germany's counterpart to the Volkswagen Type 2 was the Barkas, and one Berlin blogger recently fell in love with the little two-stroke van enough to pen this short history of it. (via) * As we've seen in some of our carspotting photos of Amsterdam, it wasn't always a bicycle-friendly place. A few years ago, The Guardian took some time to explain how the city reinvented itself to rely less on the automobile for regular transportation. * Curious what was on the cover of many pop...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1970 Chrysler 300H]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1970 Chrysler 300H]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Numbers-matching 1970 Chrysler 300H for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: one of 501 produced with the A-12 Hurst Corporation package. A North Carolina car since new.. This very rare example features its original matching-numbers high-performance 440ci 375hp V8 TNT engine, Original matching-numbers 727 TorqueFlight automatic transmission & 3.23:1 rear axle ratio. The original Fender Tag and door VIN Tag are intact. This 300 Hurst retains its original fiberglass hood, fiberglass trunk lid, and...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S MOST READ [V-12 Cadillac, 300G take Best in Show at the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance]( [V-12 Cadillac, 300G take Best in Show at the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - One just rolled out of the shop while the other sported a 30-year-old restoration that looked like new, but both the 1931 Cadillac 370A V-12 roadster and the 1961 Chrysler 300G convertible impressed the judges enough to garner Best in Show Awards at this year's Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance in Lake George, New York. 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It took a postal worker from New Jersey and thousands of entrepreneurs along the route to mitigate those dangers, a role author Candacy Taylor intends to explore by traveling Route 66 and documenting the former Green Book sites alo...[Read More]( Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. For more information about this newsletter, email webmaster@hemmings.com or write to: Customer Service, Hemmings Motor News, 222 Main St., Bennington VT 05201. If you do not want to receive this newsletter from Hemmings Motor News, you can [change your email preferences here](.