Extremely rare Westcraft trailer set to cross the block at Leake's inaugural Scottsdale auction

Expertly remodeled 33-foot 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Calypso trailer will sell on January 18, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jan. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Leake Auctions, Americas first collector car auction, will sell an expertly remodeled 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Calypso trailer at its inaugural event at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, AZ next week. As lot 645, the trailer will sell on Day Four, Saturday, January 18, of the five-day event.

Completely resto-moded in an Art Deco style by owner Lucas Lackner, together with industry-expert Steven Butcher and a team of some of the best craftspeople in California, this 33-foot long Capistrano trailer features a Pullman roof with seven windows on each side, allowing 6'4" of head room. It has been upgraded with the latest in safety features, luxury, comfort, and connectivity. Modern touches are hidden within cabinets and behind period switch plates, while custom-made curtains and other features maintain the classic Art Deco feel.

"This is the largest and rarest Westcraft trailer in existence," said owner Lucas Lackner. "The people who originally labored to design and fabricate these trailers were masters at their craft. My team and I have worked effortlessly to bring it back to life. This luxury trailer is now in better-than-new condition, with numerous features that didn't exist when it first rolled off the production line 69 years ago."

Mr. Lackner added, "There is only one other Capistrano in existence that we know of and it's completely dilapidated, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece of transportation history."

To consign, register to bid, or to purchase event tickets, please visit leakecar.com or call 602-442-3380. 

About Leake Auction Company:
Leake Auction Company was established by James C. Leake, Sr. and is America's first collector car auction. The company continues to carry out the principles Mr. Leake founded the company on quality, respect, knowledge, and loyalty to the business. The team of industry experts provide decades of world-class collector car auction knowledge. Currently Leake conducts auctions in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Dallas. In January 2018, Leake was acquired by Ritchie Bros., a global asset management and disposition company. With Ritchie Bros. online audience of 3.9 million registered users, Leake has one of the largest potential buyer bases in the collector car industry.

About Ritchie Bros.:
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company's suite of multichannel sales solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions, a complete end-to-end asset management and disposition system. Ritchie Bros. also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.

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SOURCE Leake Auctions