Dealers Auto Auction of East Tennessee, along with Asset Auctions, hosted its first-ever classic car auction last Saturday with nearly 200 vehicles on the bidding block. Among the wide variety of cars was a red ‘65 Ford Mustang with 100% of the proceeds from its sale going to benefit The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. To say the event was a success and a win-win for all involved is an understatement. “We are extremely pleased with the number of units we were able to offer, the large crowd that turned out for the event and of course the opportunity to support our community and The Crumley House,” said DAA General Manager, Gary Montgomery. Anthony Shelton of Greeneville, Tenn., placed the winning bid of $27,000 on the ’65 Mustang. “We had to have that car,” said Shelton who attended the event opening but ended up having to compete for the car by bidding online due to a prior commitment. … [Read more...]