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DREAMING IN COLOR: Crafting a Charitable Legacy with a Pink Lancer Craft Elite Runabout Boat
LOT #3000 – 2024 LANCER CRAFT ELITE RUNABOUT BOAT – NO RESERVE

It begins with a dream, fueled by the desire to forge something extraordinary and one-of-a-kind. In any given group of children, aspirations diverge: some yearn to explore the cosmos as astronauts, others aim to construct formidable snow forts and a few simply seek to create swifter marvels. Today, at the age of 71, Roger Pecina is bringing to life his cherished childhood ambition of crafting boats.

Pecina, the president and co-founder of Lancer Craft, is a passionate devotee of boating with a deep admiration for the wooden boats of the 1950s and 1960s. These vessels, intricately influenced by automotive aesthetics of the era, have captivated his imagination throughout his boating journey. While engaged in the restoration and sale of vintage wooden boats, Pecina absorbed valuable insights from his customers, gaining a profound understanding of their desires. Inspired by their feedback, he conceived the notion of fashioning a fiberglass boat that impeccably emulates the timeless charm of wood.

While Lancer Craft was going through its development stage of making the molds and figuring out how to how to build the hull for the boats, the prospect of using their expertise to create something special for the greater good resonated deeply with Pecina and his team.

“All our families at Lancer Craft have been and are continuing to be affected by cancer. Since I started this project in 2022 and our company was still new, this also gave our team a rallying point, above just making boats. ‘Pink,’ as we call her, is a work of art, and exemplifies the quality and visual excitement that all the boats in our lineup have,” Pecina said of the 2024 Lancer Craft Elite Runabout boat, Lot #3000, that is selling at 3:30 p.m. with No Reserve on Friday, June 23, during the 2023 Las Vegas Auction, with 100% of the hammer price will benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). The mission of ACS is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.

The Lancer Craft Elite Runabout boat, the smallest vessel in the company’s lineup, boasts a length of 20 feet, with a beam (the widest part of the vessel) that stretches 6 feet, 4 inches and a draft (the distance between the waterline and the boat’s deepest point) that measures 20 inches. Crafted from fiberglass, the Elite Runabout showcases an exquisite wood-grain finish, exuding a touch of classic elegance. This watercraft accommodates up to six adults comfortably. Equipped with a 40-gallon fuel capacity, its power stems from a Chevrolet upturned 5.3-liter engine, harnessed through a direct 1.5-1 drive. The Elite Runabout attains a remarkable water speed of 45 mph, supported by hydraulic steering that ensures effortless maneuverability for anyone of any boating skillset. A 2023 Sea Fury boat trailer (Lot #3000.1) is included with the sale of the Elite Runabout boat.

“It’s been a lifelong dream to get to this point and to have this boat be on a national stage where people can see the beauty in it and ask questions, so the boat can stir up excitement,” Pecina said. “It’s a big deal. I’m thankful and humbled.”

Join us in Las Vegas as this unique pink boat brings the dream of its next owner to life and supports a heartfelt charitable endeavor. Register to bid today. 

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: DREAMING IN COLOR: Crafting a Charitable Legacy with a Pink Lancer Craft Elite Runabout Boat
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Published Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:28:33 +0000

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BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas

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BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas

Written by Barbara Toombs

Fremont Street in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

Millions of visitors are understandably attracted to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas’ renowned Strip each year, where world-class resorts, casinos, shows and incredible dining options are the name of the game.

What many don’t realize is that there’s another fascinating side to the Entertainment Capital of the World, headlined by two cultural districts known simply as Downtown and Chinatown.

Downtown Las Vegas (also known as DTLV) is really where this unique desert city got its start. In 1931, construction began on what is now known as the Hoover Dam, attracting thousands of workers to a site just east of the city. To capitalize on this growing workforce, savvy businessmen began building casinos and showgirl venues along Las Vegas’ only paved road at the time: Fremont Street.

Today, DTLV is comprised of three distinct districts. Many visitors to the city are already familiar with one of them: the Fremont Street Casino District, which contains museums, restaurants and bars, as well as the original Las Vegas casinos, including El Cortez, Golden Nugget and Golden Gate. Here you’ll also find the renowned Fremont Street Experience, which debuted in 1995. This pedestrian-only thoroughfare is covered by a canopy of more than two million LED lights and a state-of-the-art sound system that comes to life every night for a spectacular sound and light show called “Viva Vision.”

The Arts District

A popular attraction in this district is The Mob Museum (the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement), which showcases intriguing tales and the age-old dichotomy of good guys versus bad guys. Explore at your own pace, go on a guided tour or uncover museum surprises as part of a group scavenger hunt. Want a literal “taste” of old-school Las Vegas? Plan to dine at Top of Binion’s Steakhouse, perched on the 24th floor of Binion’s Gambling Hall. The restaurant dates back to 1965 when it was known as Top of the Mint, the signature dining spot at The Mint hotel tower. The interior design (and menu – think steak, prime rib, lobster and even Baked Alaska) is a throwback to an earlier era when the mob ran much of Las Vegas, but the real draw is the spectacular view through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.

Built in 2002, the Fremont East Entertainment District (FEED) is a six-block area that stretches from Las Vegas Boulevard East to 8th Street and from Ogden Street South to Carson. FEED is pedestrian-friendly, offering diverse street life and many eateries, cafes, bars and lounges, as well as ample shopping opportunities and lively entertainment. A must-see attraction in this district is the Downtown Container Park – a dining, shopping and live music venue made of 45 colorful repurposed shipping containers, all fronted by a two-story, fire-breathing praying mantis who made its original debut at Burning Man. Nearby is the popular Bin 702 – one of many great dining choices in the area – featuring a great selection of beer and wine, as well as a tantalizing choice of charcuterie and cheese, sandwiches and small plates for sharing.

18b sign in The Arts District.

In recent years, The Arts District – or the 18b as it’s also known (a reference to it occupying 18 blocks of Downtown Las Vegas, loosely outlined by Commerce Street, Colorado Ave, Fourth Street and Hoover Avenue) – has been growing in popularity. Its monthly “First Friday” block party and art walk features food trucks and live music, serving as a backdrop for artists showing their works off at a variety of open-air and indoor galleries. These include The Arts Factory, home to over 30 artists and art galleries, and ArtSquare, a hip establishment that houses design stores, designer’s studios, wellness spots, and food and drink outlets. Behind The Arts Factory sits one of many great dining choices in The Arts District: Taverna Costera, serving up delicious Coastal Mediterranean fusion that draws inspiration from coastal Spanish, French, Italian and Greek cuisines and beyond.

Just a couple of miles east of the Strip, along Spring Mountain Road (roughly between Rainbow Boulevard and Interstate 15), lies the city’s amazing Chinatown, which has grown in leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Here you’ll find the largest collection of Asian businesses in Southern Nevada, including a multitude of authentic Asian restaurants, gift shops, a hair stylist, a reflexologist, home decor, an Asian supermarket and the only Chinese bookstore in Nevada.

At Chinatown’s heart is the enormous and ornate Chinatown Plaza, featuring a colorful, dragon-adorned, Tang Dynasty-inspired gate and gleaming

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: BEYOND THE STRIP: Discover the Cultural Gems of Las Vegas
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Published Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 18:07:14 +0000

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2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve

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2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve

This red 1967 Corvette custom coupe received a complete custom restoration at Springfield Motorsports in Peachland BC, Canada. The build consists of a completely new jig-mounted tube chassis with C4 corvette front upper and lower control arms riding on coilover shocks and power rack & pinion steering. The rear differential is a custom narrowed 9-inch Ford with aluminum Dale Gerry center section with Wilwood disc brakes on all 4 corners. Filling out the wheel wells are custom offset Fikse wheels.

K&S machine in Kelowna, British Columbia took the 454ci engine and machined it to 496ci it is equipped with Comp Thumper camshaft and 800cfm carburetor and it creates a true hot rod sound through the ceramic-coated exhaust. Lee Baxter upholstery created the one-off hand-stitched red leather interior with a rear storage area. It features Vintage Air, Digital gauges, power windows and a leather-wrapped vintage-style steering wheel.

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: 2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – No Reserve
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Published Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:52:01 +0000

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