Carlisle Auctions presented its second collector car auction of 2021, April 22-23 at the Carlisle Expo Center and offered a great showcase of past, present and future classics.  The event was a smashing success by every measure and proved once more the passion and hunger for the collector car hobby is alive and well amongst enthusiasts of all ages and tastes.

As the cars and trucks loaded in on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of auction week, the anticipation of those browsing the staging lot grew to a fever pitch.  400+ lots were planned and bidders had the chance to review each from bumper to bumper, while spectators and car lovers alike took pictures and shared stories of “a car like that from when I was younger.”  From 1910 to modern day, each vehicle glistened in the sun (and snow) of each spring day.

The fun started at 12 p.m. on April 22 and saw a 1987 Buick Grand National cross as the high sale of the day at $71,125.  That total ended up being a top five seller, just $2,170 less than number four!  In addition, Thursday welcomed the all-truck hour.  For 60 minutes the auction block looked like a truck rally, with lowered, lifted and classic rides selling like hot cakes.  Once the all-truck hour concluded, the first charity car of the event crossed the block (details below).  From there, the day churned forward before ending with a few hundred cars finding new homes and Carlisle Auctions poised to enter Friday on a record pace.

As Thursday gave way to Friday, records did fall both in total sales and sales percentage.  While the fifth top-seller might have sold on Thursday, the top four all went on Friday.  In fact, three of the top four went for six figures.  The high-sale of the event was a 1957 Ford Skyliner, selling for $136,425.  A somewhat distant second was a 1967 Corvette for $121,500.  The top five totaled $515,765 for an average of $103,153.  This average total is up $28,153 over the last spring auction (April 2019).  Better yet, as Carlisle Auctions concludes its second 2021 event, totals were $18,500 more than the February auction in Lakeland, Florida.

The top five for the Spring Carlisle Collector car auction include the top seller, a 1957 Ford Skyliner which garnered $136,425.  Number two was a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette at $121,500.  Third was a 1969 Pontiac Trans Am at $113,420 and fourth was another ’67 Corvette, this time for $73,295.  Finally, the aforementioned 1987 Buick Grand National managed $71,125.

In addition, select charity lots sold yielding nearly $30,000 in monies raised for a good cause.  This included a 1964 Cadillac Eldorado convertible that sold for $26,500 and saw 100% of the money go directly to the Williamsport, Maryland Fire and EMS department.  Additional donations were taken for the Rescue 22 Foundation.

“Thank you to all of the bidders and consignors that helped to make this the most successful collector car auction that Carlisle Auctions has ever presented,” said Tony Cline, Director of Auction Operations.  “We look forward to carrying this momentum into our Fall Auction which takes place September 30 and October 1 right back here at the Carlisle Expo Center.”

As Cline noted, the next Carlisle Auction is planned for late September.  In addition, Carlisle Auctions would like to note the cancelation of its Summer Sale auction, originally planned for June 26.  The Summer Sale will not be rescheduled.  Complete details about the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, including results, photos, still for sale consignments and more can be found at CarlisleAuctions.com or by calling 717-960-6400.