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The Best of the Best: Inside the Spring Classic Part 2

The dust has barely settled on a massive weekend of bidding, but there is no time to rest. Randy and Susan are back in the auction hall to recap the highlights of the recent coin, jewelry, and Rider Collection sales, while looking ahead to the absolute showcase of the season: The Spring Classic Part 2.

Whether you are a collector of vintage coin-op, antique firearms, or pristine classic cars, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the museum-quality pieces coming to the block.

Episode Highlights

  • 00:43 Spring Classic Part 1 Recap: A big thank you to everyone who attended! The multi-day event saw fantastic crowd turnouts, sending unique pieces from the Rider Collection to their next homes.

  • 02:09 The Top 300 Looming: Part 2 features a tightly curated lineup of 300 premium items, to serve as evening entertainment for the premier Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine, and Jukebox Show.

  • 03:40 Your Friday Night Entertainment: The auction kicks off right after the first day of the Chicagoland show wraps up in Schaumburg. Bidders can look forward to a catered dinner, beer, wine, and a lively showroom atmosphere.

  • 03:54 A Special Delivery from Wisconsin: Special guest Pat Kachur arrives with a pair of highly collectible, virtually unridden vintage cruiser bicycles.

  • 04:32 A Closer Look at the Schwinn Phantom: Pat shares the history behind her husband's limited-edition Black Phantom reissue, an impeccable piece that even includes the original factory tire stubs.

  • 05:48 The 75th Anniversary Columbia: A beautiful green-and-cream cruiser that has spent nearly four decades preserved inside three different homes without ever touching the pavement.

  • 07:44 Cigar Night at Goebbert's Farm: Randy and Susan reminisce about sponsoring the AM 560 Cigar Night event in Pingree Grove, connecting with listeners and showcasing exceptional auction items.

  • 09:14 Firearms Spotlight with Chris Zielinski: Expert analysis of the seven elite firearms making a rare appearance in the 300 catalog.

  • 09:37 The Smith & Wesson Russian Model 3: A historical deep dive into an intricately engraved, museum-grade revolver featuring groundbreaking automatic shell ejection designed for the Russian Imperial Army.

  • 12:08 Cannons & Collectibles: Beyond coin-op, preview a pair of exceptional Winchester model signal cannons hitting the block.

  • 13:44 Classic Cars Showcase: Take a sneak peek at a stunning 1936 Cadillac convertible alongside an incredible four-pack of vintage Buicks spanning 1926 to 1932.

  • 14:04 The Minnesota Mystery Jeep: The team shares a hilarious story from a recent haul where a pristine, parade-ready Korean War-era military Jeep unexpectedly joined the inventory.

  • 16:39 The "Invisible" Corvair: Susan gets a playful win over Randy by tracking down a beautiful Chevy Corvair convertible hiding under lot 157.

  • 18:02 A Hidden Treasure Dilemma: Randy presents a fun showdown for Susan: will she be driving home a new '67 Camaro convertible, or wearing a massive diamond engagement ring?

Ready to Place Your Bids?

The action starts sharp at 6:00 PM CT on Friday, May 29. Admission to the showroom is completely free with a valid driver's license.

Can't make it to Union? Secure your bidding card online at DonleyAuctions.com or call 815-923-7000 to set up an absentee or phone bid with the staff. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history!


Visit us at: DonleyAuctions.com

Donley Auction Services

815-923-7000

8512 South Union Road (entrance on Marengo Road)

Union, IL 60180


Donley Auctions is a team of experienced auction professionals dedicated to creating a fun and exciting auction experience. With a rich history connected to the original Union Phonograph Show, the Seven Acres Museum, and Donley’s Wild West Town, Donley Auctions offers a diverse range of items for both seasoned collectors and newcomers. Specializing in firearms, militaria, coin-op, phonographs, cars, motorcycles, petroliana, antique advertising, architecture, coins, sports memorabilia, early inventions, and more, we are the place to get top dollar for your high-quality antiques and collectibles. We host live and in-person auctions monthly, complete with complimentary food and beverages, as well as online auctions at DonleyAuctions.com, where you can bid from anywhere in the world. Our friendly atmosphere, combined with our commitment to providing an engaging auction experience and expert shipping, makes us the go-to auction house for buyers and sellers alike. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, Donley Auctions is the place to be!

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