Angela's Garage: A visit to RM Restorations Classic Car Display

I visited my sister, Pauline, and brother, Wally, in Chatham in March and while I was there we took a little trip to the RM Restoration and Auction facility at the corner of Communication Rd and Hwy 401. In 1987 I visited their restoration shop on Park Ave W, Chatham. Rob Myers had started his Classic Car business in 1979 and by 87 he was finding cars all over the states, restoring them and taking them to collector car auctions. Last week I was pleasantly surprised to see how big the business had actually grown. I am a 'fan' of RM Auctions on Facebook and Twitter, so am aware of their name in the Classic and Vintage car business, but didn't think that their facility in Blenheim was actually as big as it was.

The Classic Car Exhibit is located at 1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman who said that he had been with RM for over 7 years, but I failed to get his name. He took us on a personal tour of the very large warehouse/showroom giving us personal insight into almost every vehicle. This exhibit is constantly changing as this is more a staging area, than a showroom. Vehicles are brought in to get ready for auction, or restoration; vehicles are parked after restoration, auction or mechanical work waiting for delivery; or are owned by RM for their use.

We were amazed at the Bugattis, one of which was previously owned by Nicholas Cage, the Talbot-Lago and the Delahaye and loads of Auburns, Packards, Cadillacs, Jags, etc. etc. You get the picture.