Eddie Van Halen to Auction Pair of Classic Chevies
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Barrett-Jackson to gavel Nomad and 210, both from '56
Rocker Eddie Van Halen is auctioning off two of his classic cars. His 1956 Chevrolet 210 and the 1956 Chevrolet Nomad station wagon (pictured) will go under the hammer during the 38th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona next week, according to several reports.
Both cars from Van Halen's personal collection will come with one-of-a-kind EVH Brand Wolfgang guitars and a pair of red, white, and black EVH striped sneakers. Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis told Blabbermouth.net, "Eddie's cars, although from the same year, represent the diversity of the collector car hobby.
The Nomad is restored to original specifications while the 210 is a custom-built street rod with modern performance gear. I expect these cars to enter special collections that salute both rock 'n' roll and automobiles."
Van Halen adds, "Out of all the cars I have owned over the years, I hung onto the '56 Sedan and Nomad because I was closely involved in restoring and building them, so they are very special to me. I almost hate to let them go, but I don't have the time to drive them. It kills me to see them sit there when someone else could be driving them and have the pleasure and joy of owning these beautiful classic cars... I hope the new owners enjoy these cars as much as I have and keep the guitars and cars in their families for a long time, because they are all one-of-a-kind."
In 2007, Van Halen, president of ELVH Inc., partnered with Fender Musical Instrument Corporation to launch EVH Brand guitars, amps and musical products. A limited run of Van Halen Frankenstein replica guitars were introduced in addition to the EVH 5150III amplifier line and EVH guitar accessories. This month the companies will launch an all-new Wolfgang guitar.
(Photo from Barrett-Jackson.com)
Rocker Eddie Van Halen is auctioning off two of his classic cars. His 1956 Chevrolet 210 and the 1956 Chevrolet Nomad station wagon (pictured) will go under the hammer during the 38th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona next week, according to several reports.Both cars from Van Halen's personal collection will come with one-of-a-kind EVH Brand Wolfgang guitars and a pair of red, white, and black EVH striped sneakers. Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis told Blabbermouth.net, "Eddie's cars, although from the same year, represent the diversity of the collector car hobby.
The Nomad is restored to original specifications while the 210 is a custom-built street rod with modern performance gear. I expect these cars to enter special collections that salute both rock 'n' roll and automobiles."
Van Halen adds, "Out of all the cars I have owned over the years, I hung onto the '56 Sedan and Nomad because I was closely involved in restoring and building them, so they are very special to me. I almost hate to let them go, but I don't have the time to drive them. It kills me to see them sit there when someone else could be driving them and have the pleasure and joy of owning these beautiful classic cars... I hope the new owners enjoy these cars as much as I have and keep the guitars and cars in their families for a long time, because they are all one-of-a-kind."
In 2007, Van Halen, president of ELVH Inc., partnered with Fender Musical Instrument Corporation to launch EVH Brand guitars, amps and musical products. A limited run of Van Halen Frankenstein replica guitars were introduced in addition to the EVH 5150III amplifier line and EVH guitar accessories. This month the companies will launch an all-new Wolfgang guitar.
(Photo from Barrett-Jackson.com)
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