Crusty Trucker Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Looks like a great sale. Many "no reserve" lots. Take a look. https://auction.owlshead.org/search/?auction-year=2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Owls Head shutting down? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, B Jake Moran said: Owls Head shutting down? No. This is their annual consignment action. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) What is the relationship of the auction to the museum? Certainly, all 228 cars haven't been donated. Does the museum conduct the auction to get some commission as a fund-raiser? If so, that's an idea for AACA! The club could conduct an excellent annual auction and get commissions. Edited August 18, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Owls Head is a really great museum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 A nice mix of cars and trucks. Some would be interesting depending on price. If I had the usual caveats, space and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said: What is the relationship of the auction to the museum? Certainly, all 228 cars haven't been donated. Does the museum conduct the auction to get some commission as a fund-raiser? If so, that's an idea for AACA! The club could conduct an excellent annual auction and get commissions. Yes, they do it as a fund raiser and get a commission. Its a really great event. In fact this years event marks the 44th year for the auction. Edited August 18, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I wonder how far people will travel to get there? Closest airport with direct flights is probably Boston, no? Would the same vehicles do 10-20% better in a more central location like Auburn or Harrisburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Just now, 63RedBrier said: I wonder how far people will travel to get there? Closest airport with direct flights is probably Boston, no? Would the same vehicles do 10-20% better in a more central location like Auburn or Harrisburg? Portland is what most use. There are some decent bargains to be found there over the years. Fun place. Of course, you can use their FBO…..if you have the means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerczak Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Who did this monstrosity? Let alone claim to have spent $135K on it. As an owner of a 37, this is an abomination. I don't think I will be visiting Owl's head as recreational marijuana might be having an affect on the old car hobby out there. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 That car looks like it’s about to cry! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I visited this museum last summer. I would advise anyone to make this site a destination for a road trip. Absolutely beautiful scenery on the way to Owl's Head and the cars and the planes are beautiful. We had a great road trip from Asheville, NC to Swan Lake Maine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Yep, Labor day time makes the NE states a perfect drive before the leafers overrun everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 9:50 PM, Gerczak said: Who did this monstrosity? Let alone claim to have spent $135K on it. As an owner of a 37, this is an abomination. I don't think I will be visiting Owl's head as recreational marijuana might be having an affect on the old car hobby out there. NOT a museum car. The auction is largely full of outside CONSIGNMENTS. O which surely this is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Harper Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) On 8/18/2022 at 10:50 PM, Gerczak said: I don't think I will be visiting Owl's head as recreational marijuana might be having an affect on the old car hobby out there. As stated earlier most of the cars are on consignment or donated for the sale so there is a wide range of vehicles and yes .... taste. The museum collection itself is wonderful and changes often. Its well worth the trip. Especially when its timed to catch an airshow and/or major event. If you ever make the trip I would strongly suggest visiting the Seal Cove Automobile Museum and to round it out - the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway. Owls Head Seal Cove Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway Edited August 21, 2022 by Terry Harper (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Tharp Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thanks Terry, I enjoyed the info and pictures, that’s close as I will get, Iam out in the Midwest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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