Jim 'Street' Skonzakes' legendary custom heads to a massive private museum
Jim "Street" Skonzakes' legendary custom car sells for $350,000 at the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY NICK WITTEN
It looks like the Golden Sahara’s journey back into the public eye is just about over now that the car has rolled through the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. As one of the stars of the auction, crowds swarmed the Golden Sahara as it was pushed towards the auction block. Selling as Lot S113, the car was following huge sales of a Ford GT and a collection of Indianapolis 500 edition Corvette pace cars, which means there was no shortage of funds in the audience.
Jim "Street" Skonzakes' legendary custom car sells for $350,000 at the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY NICK WITTEN
Jim "Street" Skonzakes' legendary custom car sells for $350,000 at the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY NICK WITTEN
Ultimately, the car hammered for $350,000, purchased by a telephone bidder. The price was high, but far from the Earth-shattering figures that were tossed around minutes before the car sold. The new owner? Larry Klairmont, the steward of a massive collection in Chicago. The hoard, called Klairmont Kollections, is open to the public and is stocked full of unique vehicles.
Talking to Klairmont after the auction, he wasn’t sure the plans for the Golden Sahara -- mostly because he needs to inspect it. That means the classic debate between preserve or restore is still happening, but should be decided soon after he takes delivery.
Jim "Street" Skonzakes' legendary custom car sells for $350,000 at the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY NICK WITTEN
Until then, you can still check out Klairmont Kollections to see the other cars on display. As Larry owns over 300 cars, there’s sure to be something that’ll tickle your fancy. Tickets are cheap, especially for Chicago prices, at only $22 for a daily admission pass. There are also annual admission packages available if you live close to the Chicago and want to spend more time in the museum.
Jim "Street" Skonzakes' legendary custom car sells for $350,000 at the Mecum Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY NICK WITTEN
SOURCE: AUTOWEEK
AUTHOR: Wesley Wren