Estate of Ray Baker, Founder of Baker Engineered Racing Engines, Crosses the Block Live on Proxibid

Aug. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- Omaha, NE – August 31, 2011 – Proxibid (www.proxibid.com) the world’s largest real auction marketplace, has been selected by Seipel Auction Company as the exclusive provider of live online bidding for the upcoming auction of the estate of the late Ray Baker, founder of Baker Engineered Racing Engines.  The live auction will take place Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern with a live auction webcast beginning at that time via Proxibid.  Pre-bidding in this auction is already available by visiting www.proxibid.com/seipel.

Mr. Baker’s life was devoted to building engines and the vast array of tools, all in immaculate condition, which are up for bid in this auction clearly reflect his dedication to perfection.  Just like the logo on the sign of Ray Baker Classics in Michigan, “Where Quality is Timeless,” quality resounds in this shop.  If cars are your passion, you won’t want to miss the chance to bid live online in this auction.

This sale includes, but is not limited to, collector cars such as:
•   1951 Ford station wagon Woody previously owned by Ralph Lauren - partially assembled, including engine;
•   1954 Mercury Woody station wagon in barn find condition;
•   1962 Corvette prepped for restoration;
•   1954 classic mahogany CrisCraft 20’ Holiday boat with Hercules engine customized by Ray Baker of Baker Engineering;
•   2005 Haulmark Car Trailer with customized checkered board awning

Also included in this live auction webcast is auto fabricating equipment, wood working equipment, extensive sets of tools for fabricating, tool boxes, machinist box, variety of blocks, cranks, cams, pistons, etc. for high performance, engine parts manufactured by Baker Engineered and much more.

Mr. Baker was the founder of Baker Engineered Racing Engines, Pro / Cam, Integrity Trailers and Ray Baker Classics. He built and drove late model stock cars, raced off-road vehicles and campaigned an NHRA drag car. Additionally, Baker built the engines for Senneker’s Daytona 500 car in 1968, which was the first Chevy to cross the line. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Baker was recognized as one of the foremost racing engine producers in the US.  In the late 70’s, Baker engines won more than 1,000 races in a three-year period, held 24 new track records, dominated speed weeks in Daytona, and won many ASA championships with various drivers.  In 1981 Buick chose Ray to design and build the engines for the Indianapolis Pace Car for the Indy 500.  Throughout his careers, Baker built engines for drivers such as Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt, Neil Bonnett, Junior Hanley, Darrell Waltrip, Geoff Bodine and more.

For more information about this auction or to place your bid, please visit www.proxibid.com/seipel.

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