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To: Estimated Prophet who wrote (26259)	6/7/2001 10:01:57 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 49844

I have a Carousel Ballroom tape from '68 that's pretty good quality. I don't think they'd release it unless the quality's good.

To: Estimated Prophet who wrote (26259)	6/7/2001 10:41:27 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 49844

eBay Motors' 'Cars of the Stars' Features Famous Wheels From Legendary Rockers And Renowned Sports Figures Thursday June 7, 9:01 am Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: eBay Inc. biz.yahoo.com Promotion Includes Cars From Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Tiger Woods, Among Others SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers nationwide will have a chance to own a car touched by fame when ``Cars of the Stars'' go up for bid on eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com) beginning June 7. The promotion features a unique collection of celebrity vehicles from legendary rock-&-rollers, famed sports figures and a popular actor. The ``star cars'' can be found at www.ebaymotors.com/stars. ``We're very excited about this collection of celebrity vehicles,'' says Simon Rothman, vice president and general manager of eBay Motors. ``Bidders have the chance to drive away in a car from some of our most beloved icons, from Elvis Presley and John Lennon to Tiger Woods and Reggie Jackson. These star cars are a great addition to the many thousands of general and collector vehicles sold every year on eBay Motors.'' The eight celebrity vehicles range from a classic Cadillac to a racy 1961 Corvette: -- 2001 Buick Regal driven by golfing great Tiger Woods, donated to the Tiger Woods Foundation by Buick, comes complete with a commemorative dash plaque autographed by Woods. This Regal was driven by Tiger Woods during the week of his historic win at the 2001 Masters, his fourth consecutive major victory. Buick has also donated a Buick Nike Golf Bag, a set of Buick golf clubs, and two dozen Nike Buick Golf Balls with the vehicle. All proceeds will benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation. -- Elvis Presley's "TCB" 1976 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz. This was the last vacation car singer Presley used while in Colorado. The blue 1976 Cadillac has a V-8 engine, the original blue leather interior as well as a sunroof and gold hubcaps. The package comes complete with a signed check copy from the original purchase, the "Taking Care of Business" insignia on both sides, and a TV and phone in the back seat. -- John Lennon's 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman. For this white luxury limousine singer John Lennon personally requested black velvet upholstery plus an eight-track tape and record player. The car was completely restored to its original condition under the supervision of Mercedes-Benz, using the original 600 Pullman master craftsman. The car has been exhibited at the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, Germany and also in Tokyo, Japan. -- Tim Allen's rare 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible. Currently owned by actor Tim Allen, the white Chrysler is said to be one of the finest examples of this rare car. This former "best of show" winner has everything, including air conditioning, push button 3-speed automatic swivel seats, remote mirrors and golden touch tuner radio. -- Baseball legend Reggie Jackson's 1970 Big Block Chevy Nova is like new and still in the wrapper. The unrestored high-performance Nova comes with all original miles and also includes Jackson's protecto-plate and original paperwork. Jackson is not only known for his love of baseball but also for his passion for collector cars. -- Jerry Garcia's customized 1994 Dodge Ram Van. The lead guitarist/singer for the Grateful Dead had this van specially built to accommodate his every need while on tour. The van boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, TV and VCR as well as mood lighting, a telephone and intercom. The vehicle also features a passenger cabin with two captain's chairs, and a back seat that electronically converts into a bed. -- Houston Rockets Forward Matt Bullard's 1961 Corvette Convertible. The convertible features brand new upholstery and a ground-up restoration, and has also won multiple awards including "best of show." The winning bidder will also receive the opportunity to meet Bullard with the vehicle in Houston. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Dream Foundation and United Way. -- The voice of "Speed Racer,"® Peter Fernandez, donates Speed Racer's Original Mach 5. Based on the 1970's cartoon series "Speed Racer," the life-size Mach 5 is fully functional, has a top speed of 185 mph and includes hand-laid fiberglass with a 6-speed transmission and red leather interior. The package also comes with $10,000 worth of one-of-a-kind "Speed Racer" collectibles from the personal collection of Peter Fernandez. All proceeds will benefit the Child Safety Network. The Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Dodge Van and Mach 5 were listed by Kruse International, the Indiana-based collector car auction company, for the respective sellers. eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), a part of eBay Inc., the world's online marketplace, is the Internet's largest auction-style marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive. At any given time, eBay Motors has a wide variety of vehicles listed for sale, from Acuras to Volvos and all makes and models in-between. The site also features collector cars and motorcycles as well as auto parts and auto memorabilia. SOURCE: eBay Inc.