Baltimore City to Sell Collector Car to the Highest Bidder by Online Auction

23 October 2000

Baltimore City to Sell Collector Car to the Highest Bidder by Online Auction

    BALTIMORE--Oct. 23, 2000--A 1967 Cadillac Convertible with approximately 20,000 miles was ordered sold by the Mayor of Baltimore City.
    After reviewing the City vehicle fleet needs several specialty vehicles were discovered being stored at the City's Central Garage.
    The 1967 Cadillac Convertible rarely used except in parades but well maintained was immediately ordered sold, along with a general reduction of the City's Vehicle fleet size.
    George F. Dietsch, Property Disposal Manager for Baltimore City having successfully sold online a 1923 K-S Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine this past summer choose to sell the Cadillac convertible by the internet.
    Mr. Dietsch stated "selling unique specialty items online gives the asset greater exposure to the market and the potential to maximize the value." Selling through the www.classifiedauction.com web site a division of Express Auction Services the Cadillac convertible will be up for sale to the highest bidder with the lost being accepted online October 31st at 4 P.M. EST.
    Express Auction Service the leader in asset remarketing for over 25 years has for the last year set the stage for auctioneering assets by combing traditional auctions with online auctions. Larry Makowski, principal auctioneer, stated "Our job is to develop a marketing plan to obtain the highest value for anything we sell. The internet is a natural progression of our business."
    Express Auction Services has over the years conducted thousands of onsite auctions. By combing our traditional auction experience with technology we can get the job done.
    The 1967 Cadillac can be inspected by the public. In the event a bidder doesn't have access to the internet, we accept facsimile bids at our office.
    For more information about the online auction of the 1967 Cadillac convertible and 1996 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle owned by Baltimore City for specific details about the sale see the web site ExpressAuction.com or call Ken Makowski 800-886-4333.