Larry Clain B/Motion collector dies/cars STOLEN

[Verle]

I went to two auctions of Larry's stuff.

The first had the remaining (not missing) cars, lots of parts and a lot of stuff from his business.

The cars all sold high. The 65 Corvette, given condition was worth about $20K, it bid to $28.5. The old Camaro was the best deal at about $5K. The C3 Corvettes were all in poor condition and sold for more than they were worth. The 69 Nova sold for $12.5K.

Some of the parts brought a good price but some went cheap. Not everyone knew what they were looking at. There was only one Rochester FI there, a hybrid, 65 plenum with 63 air and fuel meters and a 63 distributor. Larry had more Rochester FI units but they were missing.

There were body parts from the frisbee but no car.

I knew Larry since about 1963. Larry had no wife, no children and no will. The courts, lawyers and auction company got most of the proceeds of the sale. The auction company charged $50/day each for storage of the cars for over a year. Only the 65 Corvette brought more than the storage charges. The little left over from the sale will go to an aunt and some cousins.

Let that be a lesson to all. Make preparations for your estate to make sure it goes where you want!

Verle

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for the update Verle...I miss Larry. He was a kind hearted guy.

[69LM1]

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The courts, lawyers and auction company got most of the proceeds of the sale. The auction company charged $50/day each for storage of the cars for over a year. Only the 65 Corvette brought more than the storage charges. The little left over from the sale will go to an aunt and some cousins.

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Wow. Sad day.
Hope the others cars show up.......

[65cobra]

Knowing Larry my entire life he was very particular about who he let know what toys he had and especially particular and cautious with who he let into the shop! the cars, trailer etc. could only have been stolen by someone that Larry knew and trusted, someone with knowledge of the layout of the shop etc. what a shame! I'm trying to attach 3 pics of Larry racing the 69 vette at Hallet, we parked the car soon after this race and moved on to the J2000 that he only raced a few times before hanging up his helmet. Rest in Peace!!!

[65cobra]

Well I've tried to copy and post the pics but I'm too dumb to figure out how to make it work. I can copy and paste to an email but it wont work here, can anyone tell me how?

[65cobra]

Well I was able to post the pics in the members photo section if anyone is interested? enjoy

[Dog427435]

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[L-79 Nova]

Very sad story, no will, what a shame. Ron...

[Verle]

The auction company informed me that $50/day is not correct.

Under threat of lawsuit I hereby withdraw any comments I may have made about any auction company at any time at any place.

Verle

[70CitrusZ]

Wow.
That auction company would be one to avoid. Lawsuit. Ha Ha.
Go ahead idiots sue me I dare you. Ha Ha. This threatening stuff makes me laugh. They are just trying to intimidate. Another reason to completely avoid using that auction company. Why not just ask politely for a retraction? but no....threaten to sue...