Tim Wellborn Auctioning off 23 cars....

[chargerperson]

about 1/2 are Chargers plus a car from the Rockford Files.

Start saving your money...


story

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/11/05/tim-wellborn-to-auction-off-half-of-wellborn-musclecar-museum-collection/?refer=news

Cars to be auctioned
https://www.mecum.com/collection.cfm?auctionid=FL0115&featureValue=ALL&featureDay=ALL&groupid=10197

[Ghoste]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

[68RT440]

Im digging the bronze Daytona and white 500   

[moparnation74]

I want the bronze Daytona!  Man beautiful cars!

[myk]

I get the feeling that my dream of driving to his museum and parking my car amongst its kin may not happen after all.  In any case, I hope all is well with this legendary collector....

[chargerman69]

Ill take the bronze Daytona or the boss 429
It's always sad to see a group of cars like this to be spilit up

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

It has nothing to do with that.  He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.  I've been helping him with his collection for a few months now.  And that is really all there is.

You can see in this picture he's even started doubling up on spots.



It is not actually half the collection being sold off.  More like 1/4.

[chargerperson]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

It has nothing to do with that.  He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.  I've been helping him with his collection for a few months now.  And that is really all there is.

You can see in this picture he's even started doubling up on spots.

Devil

Thank you for the information.  Nice to have real information!


It is not actually half the collection being sold off.  More like 1/4.

[Sublime/Sixpack]

They have a great collection, and cool place! I'm envious!    Wouldn't mind owning that '71 Pilot car!

[Ghoste]

It is good to have the inside scoop thanks.  I was concerned seeing the 71 Hemi Chargers in there because I would have thought they were a key part to the collection for him.
Does this also mean the health concerns are going to be okay?

[charger_fan_4ever]

 He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.  I've been helping him with his collection for a few months now.  And that is really all there is.

I get wanting to change it up but how much more rare can there be than the hemi daytona, the orange daytona,hemi C500 being auctioned off. 

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

It is good to have the inside scoop thanks.  I was concerned seeing the 71 Hemi Chargers in there because I would have thought they were a key part to the collection for him.
Does this also mean the health concerns are going to be okay?

He should be alright.  He just has to take it easy.  Not have alot of stress in his life. 

Indeed, he had aquired so many cars, they had filled up his museum, the home barn and garages, a separate storage building AND had to put two cars in his hanger.  To say he was out of room was and understatement.

If you want to see ALL the pictures I shot from the last time I was down there, check it out below

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemipwr70/sets/72157644554540606/





Ryan

[Homerr]

Crazy stuff!

Overall I think he has great taste in cars.  The parts shop is even amazing.

They all seem too rare and pristine to drive.

[polywideblock]

glad he's alright   its one of my dreams to see his museum if I ever get over there   

considering what he's got in his collection , you'd think he'd get specific.  keep the 3rd gen beauty's     and  loose the "non" brand cars first 

[charger_fan_4ever]

I vote for tossing those T/A's lol

The gsx and boss 429's are pretty iconic imo. When i say muscle car those two cars come to mind behind mother mopars though ;-).

[TUFCAT]

WOW!     I didn't see that coming.  Geez, ...If only I was wealthy     I'm sure Tim will miss those '71's . Many of them have been with him a long time....like children.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

nice collection, and the ones for sale

[Neal_J]

[/quote]


Indeed, he had aquired so many cars, they had filled up his museum, the home barn and garages, a separate storage building AND had to put two cars in his hanger. 

[/quote]

Wow, what a problem to have!~

Peace, Neal

[Scaregrabber]

I would like to get another Hemi 71, this may drop the prices on them a bit.

Sheldon

[RallyeMike]

Actually, I think it's neat that some of the cars will move on to someone else to enjoy for awhile and new stuff will be rotated in. I only wish it was closer.

[Ghoste]

Maybe someday there will be a Charger.com endorsed cruise in to his museum.

[myk]

Maybe someday there will be a Charger.com endorsed cruise in to his museum.

That's one of the greatest ideas I've heard in a while...

[wingcar]

I second that!   

[TUFCAT]

Great idea.

[F8-4life]

The omaha orange daytona is a standout.
Would love to own that.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Maybe someday there will be a Charger.com endorsed cruise in to his museum.

sounds good, please organize 

[moparnation74]

Maybe someday there will be a Charger.com endorsed cruise in to his museum.

Yes, please organize that!  I will love to attend that!

[CDN72SE]

Definitely wasn't expecting to see a 72SE amongst his collection. 
Thanks for sharing the pics.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Definitely wasn't expecting to see a 72SE amongst his collection. 
Thanks for sharing the pics.

You should see what we have planned with the other 72 SE....

[stripedelete]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

It has nothing to do with that.  He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.

So,,,, he just thought he'd lie to Hemmings that  day cuz...... 

[TUFCAT]

Definitely wasn't expecting to see a 72SE amongst his collection. 
Thanks for sharing the pics.

I didn't see a 72SE...   I did see a 73 though.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Whoops

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

It has nothing to do with that.  He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.

So,,,, he just thought he'd lie to Hemmings that  day cuz......  

Did you notice they never actually talked to him in the blog.  They quoted him from a 2005 interview, then the referenced a press release from Mecum.  But never actually talked to him about the sale.  

The Reunion was cancelled because he had to take it easy.  That's true.  The rest is just Hemmings jumping to conclusions.  Even in the blog Tim is quoted as "According to Mecum's announcement of the sale, this doesn't mean the end of the Wellborn Musclecar Museum. "The goal here is really to make room to continue rotating the museum inventory," he said. "Space is limited, so we can't just keep adding to the current group of cars, and we want to keep the muscle car displays fresh."

[stripedelete]

You can be sure they aren't crap.  In spite of the press release I can't help but wonder if it really is related to some other personal issues.  I need to get down there and tour the museum and sooner than later maybe.

It has nothing to do with that.  He's out of room and he wants to get a bunch of new rare Mopars to rotate through the Museum.

So,,,, he just thought he'd lie to Hemmings that  day cuz......  

Did you notice they never actually talked to him in the blog.  They quoted him from a 2005 interview, then the referenced a press release from Mecum.  But never actually talked to him about the sale.  

The Reunion was cancelled because he had to take it easy.  That's true.  The rest is just Hemmings jumping to conclusions.

Now that makes more sense.

[1970Moparmann]

Good to hear!

[CDN72SE]

Definitely wasn't expecting to see a 72SE amongst his collection. 
Thanks for sharing the pics.

I didn't see a 72SE...   I did see a 73 though.

From Devil's Flicker pictures, caught my eye because it looks just like mine used too, lol.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Yes sir.



Ryan

[TUFCAT]

Awesome!  What engine and trans combo on that 72?  I don't see 400 Magnum or 440 Magnum under the Charger script on the front fender so I'm going to venture a guess its a 318 or 400-2bbl?

[VegasCharger]

Here's a shot of the museum via Google street view. I thought that the place would be much bigger appearing on the outside hence the problem of collector cars being too crowed.

[fc7_plumcrazy]

he should buy a bigger building and expand the collection

Carsten

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

he should buy a bigger building and expand the collection

Carsten

You know there is this big vintage gas station next door.....



Ryan

[Ghoste]

Is that a suggestion or a hint of things to come?

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Is that a suggestion or a hint of things to come?

[TUFCAT]

I like it as a "hint" ...and a suggestion of things to come!  

[Ghoste]

I'll place my bet on done deal.

[TUFCAT]

Here's a cool promotional video Mecum put on their facebook page. 

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=865500470140975&set=vb.141882072502822&type=2&theater

[GOTWING]

I would send all of the brand X cars down the road..