Bill Miller, Jr. co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974.  Then an early 30-something, Miller made collecting all things automotive part of his life long before he and Chip Miller (no relation) launched what we now know as Fall Carlisle.  Fast forward to 2021 and Bill, still a 30-something according to him, will be hosting and in attendance for an auction of 50-60 items from his personal stash of collectibles, merchandise, and even a car.  This is the FIRST-TIME a collection of items from one of Carlisle Events co-founders has been made available and it just might not be the last.

Fall Carlisle presented by eBay Motors runs September 29-October 3 and on Friday, October 1 at 10 a.m., the fairgrounds grandstand stage will draw the attention of flippers, pickers, spectators, and vendors as they bid or buy these pieces of automotive history.  Miller said, “it was time,” when asked about why he was cleaning out the closet.  Noting that “I’m not going anywhere,” he recently showcased the lot, which includes vintage posters, gas cans, oil cans, an ‘30s era Studebaker themed umbrella, Nash air mat, bikes and more.

In addition to those items being sold at no reserve in a casual auction setting, Miller is also putting a car from his collection into the two-day collector car auction powered by Carlisle Auctions.  The Carlisle Auctions event runs September 30-October 1 at the Carlisle Expo Center and as a continuation of the 10 a.m., October 1 auction, Miller’s 1985 Pontiac Horizon with less than 27,000 original miles and original documentation crosses the block at approximately 4 p.m.

“I’ve got buildings and stuff everywhere.  Not only did I think it was time to start getting rid of these items, but my wife did too,” noted Miller.  “I collected everything.  As I went through life and I saw something that was interesting and I thought it might have some meaning, I picked it up,” continued Miller.  “There are things in my collection that, maybe someday, somebody might like to have.”

Guests of Fall Carlisle could be that somebody and Friday, October 1 is that day.  By way of the Carlisle Events web page and YouTube channel, photos and video are available showcasing many of these items.  There’s even a video specific to the car.  Items will also be on display at the stage the morning of October 1.  The Horizon will be positioned at the stage but will move over to the Carlisle Expo Center after the memorabilia auction.  Following the sale of the merchandise, then later for the auction, Bill will be available to pose for photos and sign autographs too.

Anyone interested in bidding on the merchandise can do so in real-time in a very casual manner.  No bidder registration is required.  Cash or credit cards are accepted forms of payment for the merchandise and items must be claimed and paid for no later than the conclusion of the auction.  For those looking to bid on the car, they must register to bid through Carlisle Auctions by calling 717-960-6400. 

Learn more about Fall Carlisle and the auction online today.  For Fall event info, call 717-243-7855 or visit CarlisleEvents.com.  For the auction, call 717-960-6400 or visit CarlisleAuctions.com.  Each web page also has details on the enhanced measures being undertaken during these uncertain times.