{"id":2708,"date":"2016-06-14T19:51:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T19:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leithcars.com\/blogs\/1421\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2016-06-14T19:51:10","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T19:51:10","slug":"go-back-time-2016-spring-raleigh-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/?p=2708","title":{"rendered":"Go Back in Time with The 2016 Spring Raleigh Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2709\" src=\"#BLOGPATH#\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RaleighClassicFacebookBanner-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"2016 spring raleigh classic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RaleighClassicFacebookBanner-1024x536.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RaleighClassicFacebookBanner-300x157.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RaleighClassicFacebookBanner-768x402.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/RaleighClassicFacebookBanner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPhwack, phwack!\u201d The auctioneer\u2019s gavel rings out. \u201c$49,000 looking for $50,000. Do I hear $50,000?\u201d He shouts quickly. In the crowd, a persistent bidder gives a subtle nod, \u201c$50,000 ladies and gentlemen, we have $50,000. $50,000 Going once, $50,000 going twice, and, SOLD!\u201d A stunning classic car rolls off the stage and another one takes its place. This, and more is what you\u2019ll experience at the 2016 Spring Raleigh Classic.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the Raleigh Classic?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uz4312QIP7A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who we are<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here at the Raleigh Classic, we buy and sell the finest classic vehicles from all around the world. Our collection features more than 300 vehicles spanning nearly a century of automotive history, from our 1919 Ford Model T Roadster to our 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Don\u2019t forget what\u2019s in between, though. We\u2019ll also be rolling our split rear window 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray onto the stage. Expect to see the checkbooks flying out for this one.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - Raleigh Classic\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IgnBEd1oJpk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As well as for this 1966 Chevrolet L79 Nova.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1966 Chevrolet L79 Nova - Raleigh Classic\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JRYH5jfBUlU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The 2016 Spring Raleigh Classic will take place in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/''\/jim+graham+building\/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x89acf44a07c779c7:0xc1540bfbf0f104a7?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiq5eTgh6jNAhXH5iYKHVE7BXoQ9RcIgwEwCw\">Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC<\/a> on Friday, June 17<sup>th<\/sup>, and Saturday, June 18<sup>th<\/sup>. Our event is great for car enthusiasts, families, and anyone who can appreciate the nostalgic beauty of a classic vehicle. Below you\u2019ll find what you need to know if you\u2019d like to join us.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Interested in bidding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighclassic.com\/register-to-bid.html\">follow this link to start your signup process<\/a>, and check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighclassic.com\/register.html\">this link<\/a> for more information on bidding at the Raleigh Classic. The $100 bidder\u2019s fee covers your general admission charge, invites you to join us for a special bidder\u2019s preview on Thursday, June 16<sup>th<\/sup>, and provides a complimentary breakfast and lunch on both days.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Interested in watching?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For adults, general admission is just $10 for one day, or $15 for both. Kids get in for just $5, or $7 for both Friday and Saturday. Our building is climate controlled, and offers food and refreshments, so we can guarantee we\u2019ll keep you well fed and cool headed.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can\u2019t make it? Watch it LIVE!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We know sometimes you can\u2019t get away from the house, and that\u2019s why we\u2019re streaming the entire event live on YouTube! Tune in anytime between 9:30AM and 6PM on Friday, June 17<sup>th<\/sup> and Saturday, June 18<sup>th<\/sup> to see the auction live.<\/p>\n<p>We hope to see you there if you can make it, and we look forward to watching all those classic masterpieces roll onto the stage and off to their new homes. Happy bidding.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2710\" src=\"#BLOGPATH#\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-14-at-3.47.35-PM.png\" alt=\"2016 spring raleigh classic\" width=\"831\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-14-at-3.47.35-PM.png 831w, http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-14-at-3.47.35-PM-300x185.png 300w, http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-14-at-3.47.35-PM-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cPhwack, phwack!\u201d The auctioneer\u2019s gavel rings out. \u201c$49,000 looking for $50,000. Do I hear $50,000?\u201d He shouts quickly. In the crowd, a persistent bidder gives a subtle nod, \u201c$50,000 ladies and gentlemen, we have $50,000. $50,000 Going once, $50,000 going twice, and, SOLD!\u201d A stunning classic car rolls off the stage and another one takes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[381],"class_list":["post-2708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","tag-raleigh-classic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2708\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.leithcars.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}