The Alpine Marque - The Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club of America

The auction was progressing up and down the rows in an “S” fashion. I
told my daughter that I didn’t know which one to bid on. As luck would
have it, the Sunbeam went on the block first. Opening bid was $1000,
$1200, $1500 then silence – I hadn’t raised my hand yet. Frantically I
looked at Lora and Al for help. I muttered, “I can’t let that little red car go
for $1500.00! Up went my hand!!!! $1600! The other guy said $2000. It
was $2100 to me. I looked at Lora for help. She said, “I can’t help you,
it’s your money and you have to make a decision.” I looked at the
auctioneer and nodded my head “Yes.” Then $2200 to him. Then $2300 to
me. $2400. $2500, $2600…Each time I’d look at my daughter, she’d say,
“It’s up to you, Mom,” and I’d end up nodding my head “Yes.”
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