The Mike Guarise Nickey Collection

As a teenager in the muscle car era, Mike Guarise lived within cruising distance of Chicago’s Nickey Chevrolet, then the largest Chevy dealer in the world and the source of what are now some of the rarest and raciest Chevrolets ever built. Back then driving his own Nickey supercar was just a dream, but the dream became a passion and, in the last thirteen years, Mike has found and restored ten Nickey originals, an experience he views with great pride and satisfaction.
“I consider it an honor to have been their caretaker,” says Mike. “Having had that pleasure, it is time to share them with collectors who have found it nearly impossible to acquire one of these great cars.”
Mecum Auction proudly presents Mike Guarise's Nickey Collection, comprising seven of the finest and rarest Nickey creations, each one certified authentic by legendary Nickey Performance Manager Don Swiatek and listed in the Nickey Registry, Inc.

• Lot S188 Star
• 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle L78 2-Door Hardtop 396/375 HP, 4-Speed

• Lot S189 Star
• 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427/435 HP, 4-Speed

• Lot S190 Star
• 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427/435 HP, 4-Speed

• Lot S191 Star
• 1968 Chevrolet Malibu L79 2-Door Hardtop 327/325 HP, 4-Speed

• Lot S192 Star
• 2002 Chevrolet Nickey/Bill Thomas 427 Stage III Camaro 427 CI

• Lot S193 Star
• 1967 Chevrolet Nickey/Bill Thomas 427 Stage III Camaro 427 CI, 4-Speed

• Lot S194 Star
• 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe LT1/360 HP, 4-Speed

Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction - 24th Year
The World's Largest Collector Car Auction
May 17-22, 2011
Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN