Spring Carlisle Collector Car auction sees $6.5 million in sales and tops all-time Carlisle Auctions’ results spot
The 2022 Spring Carlisle Collector Car auction was a rousing success with over $6.5 million in sales.
CARLISLE, PA – In the days leading up to the 2022 Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, there was optimism by many that this event just might be the best Spring auction ever. That hope became a reality and then some as hundreds of bidders converged online and in-person for the auction, helping send 72% of all available lots home to new owners, while tallying $6.5 million in sales (includes fees).
For two days (April 21-22, 2022), plus multiple preview opportunities leading up to it, the Carlisle Expo Center was the hot ticket for those looking for their first or next classic. 400+ lots were anticipated, which included enough trucks to fill a themed hour on Thursday, April 21; plus 100 years of confirmed consignments. With rides spanning 1923 to 2022, there was literally something for everyone.
The auction also benefitted a charity too. According to Tony Cline, Director of Auction Operations, “several thousand dollars were raised for veterans at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania.”
The Spring Carlisle auction went in the books as the best Carlisle Auctions event of all-time – not just an all-timer for Spring, but for any Carlisle auction. The 72% sell-through rate and $6.5 million in sales (with fees) are the best numbers to ever come out of an auction. Along with the in-person sales, at least 30 cars sold online too.
TOP SALES
The top five (5) selling cars totaled nearly $360,000, with Thursday’s top seller being the ’67 Corvette, while the Oldsmobile 442 convertible was tops for Friday. The top five (5) are as follows:
- 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible - $100,440
- 1969 Camaro - $85,320
- 1934 Ford 5 Window - $83,160
- 1967 Corvette - $81,500
- 1965 Tiger Sunbeam - $81,000
- (click to view results/e-mail address required)
If the cars were hot, trucks were even hotter. On April 21 starting at about 4 p.m. an all-truck hour took over the Expo Center. This 60-minute window of time saw dozens of trucks cross the block, with 80% of them selling.
“Thank you to all of the buyers and sellers that helped make the Spring Carlisle Auction the most successful auction that we’ve ever produced,” noted Tony Cline. “We could not do what we do without our buyers and sellers in person and online. I can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Carlisle for our next car auction, September 29-30, 2022 as part of Fall Carlisle,” continued Cline. We are actively taking consignments today and registering bidders for the event.”
Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of over a dozen annual collector car/truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, PA), Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, PA), and the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus (Lakeland, FL). The season schedule includes four automotive flea markets of varying size, four auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, and imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com.
If you like stories like these and other classic car features, check out Old Cars magazine. CLICK HERE to subscribe.
Have you ever wondered what your classic ride is worth? Old Cars has you covered with the Old Cars Report Price Guide. We are your source for unbiased and real-world pricing. Subscribe today and find out what your car is really worth! CLICK HERE to subscribe.
*As an Amazon Associate, Old Cars earns from qualifying purchases.
