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If I had Jay Leno's money I'd buy every bit of it and let the museum hold on to it all for me. There are some really nice items in that lot!

You don't need Jay Leno's kind of money to own that collection. Those are very reasonable prices, and the vehicles all look to be in good condition. I wouldn't mind owning any one of those vehicles.

This is sad news indeed... selling off priceless historical artifacts. Anyone know why this museum in particular is auctioning these off? Lack of funds? In any case, I hope whoever buys these vehicles keeps them in good condition so future generations may be able to enjoy them as well.

[quote]This is sad news indeed... selling off priceless historical artifacts. Anyone know why this museum in particular is auctioning these off? Lack of funds? The auctioneer website says the proceeds will be used to try to pay off the museum's mortgage, giving it a sounder financial footing. The website also said it would also help them revise how they display the remaining (still large) connection.

I lived up that way until recently and while I was not able to pay close attention to the dominoes that fell leading to this, it was a big story in the local news. It goes something like this: The owner, Mr. Kruse, hosted the big auto auction there for years. In 2010 a bunch of people sued him for not paying them for whatnot. Mr. Kruse explained that a bunch of people that bought cars and items from him the previous sale had not paid him, and he was working on the $$$$ as fast as he could. Also, this auctioneer license was revoked, so he could not hold an auction to make money to pay off those chaps. The court said tough luck you evil 1-percenter, pay your debts with the money he had not received. So he sold the museum. However, there are plenty of counter-claims against him. The tangled web can be followed from this basic report that the museum's sale: Dean Kruse Museums to be Sold Still a troubling development.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see why they're doing this: the vehicles all seem to have flat tires, as if they've been neglected for years. I hope no one will think I'm knocking the staff, it's clear they don't have enough hands. I wonder what my neighbors would think about an 88 sitting in my front yard....

They can think whatever they want, but if they dare say it... (I assume you'd have it properly emplaced, with a handy supply of HE...) Tom

LMAOROTF! Reminds me of the story about the State Trooper who stopped the little old lady for speeding. When he saw the gun on the seat beside her, she quickly told him she had a carry permit. She added she had another piece in the glove box/compartment. When he asked her what she was afraid of, her reply was a smile and the words: "Not a ****ing thing."