Ted's Passion: The Permanent RM Auction Site in Auburn, IN

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You may have noticed that there is little news from Ted Bowers on the blog.
There are really two reasons. 1. Ted is always working on productions and 2. and foremost, Ted is definitely the strong, silent type. More Gary Cooper than Quentin Tarantino!
But we finally have Ted News! Classic cars are Ted's passion. This past summer he realized a dream for EventWorks' client RM Auctions: 
the construction of a permanent auction block in Auburn, Indiana.

The Auctions America by RM Auction Block - Labor Day Weekend 2010

Ted: "RM purchased the 225-acre Kruse International Auction Park to create their first permanent auction site in the United States. Once the transaction was completed we had 45 days to transform the stage from concept to the new auction block. We started with this original."




and helped to create this dream.




45 days for a permanent installation is a very quick turnaround. At the same time, RM was creating the new brand for this event. We were starting from scratch. Thankfully, we have a long relationship with RM so we know what look, feel and quality they expect.
However, putting up a stage set for a weekend-long event is very different from building a permanent structure. This auction block has to look as good as new 10 years from now. In terms of construction it is more like building a house. We started with the existing structure but retrofitted and redesigned it completely. The structures, hardware and materials were chosen for longevity. Building something that will be there for decades was very satisfying!"

Ted's passion for cars started a long time ago. Ted's father collected classic cars and Ted grew up loving them.


This is his 1911 Cadillac! Mrs. Ted Bowers - Celeste - and Ted the proud drivers as their car was awarded "First in Class" in Pebble Beach. 
Ted: "My father originally purchased this car at the age of 15 from a junk yard and restored it. I recently re-restored the car and still have it today. We also have a 1911 Pope Hartford my father found in a barn in Porterville, CA, in the forties.
We have lots of fun with a new addition to the collection, a Ford Woodie."


A California Dream!

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