Babe Ruth's 1940 Lincoln Anchors Special Offering from Former Ford Motor
RM Auctions, North America's leading collector car auction house, will offer the renowned private collection of Michael Dingman, one of Ford Motor Companies most high powered former executives and right hand man to Edsel Ford. The much-anticipated Dingman Ford Collection sale on June 10-11 will include the world's most comprehensive Ford Flathead V8 car collection. The collection also includes 1200 incredible neon, tin and porcelain signs from the automobile and advertising industries. These breathtaking vintage cars and automobilia are highlighted by the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible owned by Babe Ruth, restored to perfection and offered with a replica of Ruth's 1927 Yankees' team jacket and one of the Bambino's formidable bats.(Lot is estimated at $150,000-$250,000.)I would like to explore your interest in a potential story on these once in a lifetime Fords and antique signs dating back to the turn of the century when the automobile first boomed in popularity as a quick News item since the sale will kick off the busy summer collector car season. We can arrange for you to speak with former Ford exec Michael Dingman to discuss the unique history behind his Ford collection or an RM industry expert to discuss the overall market.
A media alert with some initial details on the event on the sale is below. I have put an auction catalog and additional information in the mail to you and attached are photos of Babe Ruth's Lincoln Zephyr and an antique Ford neon sign.
Babe Ruth's 1940 Lincoln Anchors Special Offering from Former Ford Motor Company Director Michael Dingman- June 9-11, 2006, Kensington, NH WHAT: RM Auctions' Dingman Ford Collection WHEN: Auction - June 10-11, 2006 - 10am-7pm Media Preview - June 9 - 10am-6pm WHERE: 14 Bartlett Road, Kensington, New Hampshire DETAILS: RM Auctions, North America's leading collector car auction house, will travel to picturesque Kensington, New Hampshire for the world famous Dingman Ford Collection sale on June 9-11. From work to play, Michael Dingman's love for Ford led to hundreds of Ford collectibles after nearly 21 years as company director. Dingman's passion helped him build the world's most comprehensive Ford Flathead V8 car collection (over 50) as well as more than 1200 incredible neon, tin and porcelain signs. The goal of Dingman's personal collection was to bring together a Ford Flathead of every year, including every open car and every woodie - in perfect form! Headlining the auction is a beautifully restored 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental Cabriolet formerly the property of George Herman "Babe" Ruth, one of Major League Baseball's greatest legends. The top bidder will also receive a replica of Ruth's 1927 Yankees' team jacket and one of the Bambino's formidable bats. Lot is estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Bidder registration (including catalog and admission for two to the auction and June 9 cocktail party) is $150.00. Catalogs can be purchased for $80.00 (which admit two to preview and auction). For more info, visit www.rmauctions.com <http://www.rmauctions.com/> .
