Leake Auction to Sell “Hee Haw” Host’s Personal Car Collection



Ritchie Bros. subsidiary Leake Auction will sell 600 vehicles in its upcoming three-day event in Tulsa, OK on June 6 – 8, 2019, including the personal collection of “Hee Haw” host Roy Clark.

The Clark collection highlights include a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Limousine and a 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Roy Clark was a multi-award-winning actor, musician/vocalist, and philanthropist. On top of hosting the popular television variety show “Hee Haw” for 28 years, he also had a recurring role on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and was the first country music artist to guest-host Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”. Roy is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, won multiple country music awards, a Grammy, and was once voted Best Country Guitarist by Guitar Magazine.

“Roy Clark was an incredibly talented and influential entertainer with a passion for collecting cars. We are so excited to offer his personal collection in our Tulsa auction without reserves,” said Gary Bennett, general manager, New Ventures & Sectors (Collector Cars) for Ritchie Bros. “These vehicles were very near and dear to Roy, his wife Barbara, and their family. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a car owned by an entertainment legend.”

Other highlights of the Clark collection include a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Station Wagon; a 1977 Lincoln Continental; a 1961 Plymouth Fury; and a 1972 Jeep CJ5.

Online bidding in the auction will be available via IronPlanet.com

A customer appreciation event for all consignors and registered bidders will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, OK on June 7.

Leake Auction Company was established by James C. Leake, Sr. and is America’s first collector car auction. In January 2018, Leake was acquired by Ritchie Bros., a global asset management and disposition company.


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