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Michelle Kuhlhorst
Public Relations Director
PO Box 190
Auburn, IN 46706
PH: 260-920-1692
Fax: 260-925-5467
Michelle.k@kruse.com

Stars and Cars at Kruse!

 

For Immediate Release

August 25, 2005

Auburn, IN – Being the world’s largest collector car sales organization certainly draws a crowd when it comes time for the Annual Auburn Fall Auction, and this year is packed full with Hollywood cars and stars!

Topping the list of amazing famous cars being auctioned on Monday, September 4th, include:

 

  • 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe – This car was owned by Robert Wagner and driven by Natalie Wood.  The car comes with the faux fur coat found inside the trunk owned by Ms. Wood.
   
  • 2004 Ford Thunderbird – This vehicle was featured in the movie “Thunderbirds.”   The fabulous pink Thunderbird was created by Ford for this movie.
   
  • 1979 MCI Cruiser MC9 – This is the “JC Unit One” custom touring bus of Johnny Cash.  This bus comes with original title under John R. Cash.
   
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria – This car is featured in the movie “Taxi,” 2004 staring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon.  This is an actual screen-used customized “taxi-cab” driven by both stars.
   
  • 1955 Chrysler Crown Imperial Stretch Limo – This limo was customized for the movie “Hudson Hawk” staring Bruce Willis in 1991.
   
  • 2004 Lexus Concept Car Aero Coupe – This vehicle was designed by Lexus and Steven Spielberg for use in the movie “Minority Report” staring Tom Cruise.  Later, it was modified for the 2005 movie, “The Island,” staring Ewan McGregor in theaters now.  The design rights were purchased by Mattel for a future Hot Wheels toy car.
   
  • 2000 Zimmer Golden Spirit Convertible – In 2001, NBA Superstar, Shaquille O’Neal, purchased this vehicle from a Zimmer dealership in Fort Lauderdale.  Featuring a stretched Mustang GT body, this vehicle looks like a mix between a Duesenberg and a Mercedes of the 30s. (Being auctioned on Sunday.)
   
  • A-Team Van reproduction.
   
  • Batmobile reproduction -This beautiful replica is based on the Batmobile from the 1966 television series. If you thought the Batmobile was great in the movies, it's astounding in real life. It is nearly 20 feet long and 7 feet wide, and it is completely functional and driveable.
   

Along with the famous cars, look for the following people:

            Dennis Hastert - US Speaker of the House

            Mark Souder, John Shadegg, Peter Hoekstra – US Congressmen

            Larry Bird – Basketball Hall of Fame

            George Fluegel – Former Green Bay Packer

            Sonny Gandee – Former Detroit Lion

            Beanie Taylor – Former World Drag Champion

            Leo Gephart – Former World Drag Champion

            Tommy “The Hit Man” Hearns – Former 3 time World Boxing Champion

            Sam Hornish – Indy Racer

            Janet Guthrie – First woman to earn a starting spot in the Indy 500

            Lynn St. James – 1992 Rookie of the year at the Indy 500

 

Make sure to see all the action at Kruse International’s 35th Annual Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction and Show from August 31st to September 6th!  Visit www.kruse.com for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


   
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