• Final countdown underway to Auctions America's sale of the world-renowned Littlefield Collection, July 11 -12 in California

• 'Million Dollar Collections', an in-depth look at the Littlefield Collection to air on VELOCITY in advance of the sale

• Special collection of five exceptional military vehicles to be offered in Littlefield Select auction immediately following the no reserve sale

• Complete digital catalog and auction details now available at auctionsamerica.com

AUBURN, Indiana (May 30, 2014) – Auctions America is gearing up for its highly anticipated sale of The Littlefield Collection, one of the most important collections of historic military vehicles and accessories ever to be offered at auction. Held in the beautiful Portola Valley, California, July 11 – 12, the collection, comprised of 114 vehicles and more than 200 parts and accessories, represents nearly every era of 20th century combat. All hammer proceeds from the sale will benefit the Collings Foundation, a non-profit educational facility (501C-3).

'From early World War I vehicles through to a modern missile launcher, the Littlefield Military Collection provides a fascinating insight into military engineering and technology,' says Ian Kelleher, Specialist, Auctions America. 'The sheer number and size of the vehicles in the collection is only matched by their formidable power. We've received tremendous early interest in the sale from around the world, and look forward to welcoming collectors to California in July for their chance to bid and ultimately own one of these truly historic pieces of the past.'

To provide enthusiasts with a glimpse into the extraordinary collection, a television special 'Million Dollar Collections: The Littlefield Collection' will air on VELOCITY in advance of the sale. Produced by Roger Wilco Productions and hosted by noted United States Marine Corps veteran and respected actor Capt. Dale Dye, the program features an in-depth look at the history of the collection, shining a spotlight on some of the many vehicles slated for the auction block.

'The Littlefield Collection is a genuine eye-opener; it's as though you're walking through military history,' said Dye during the filming of the show. 'It's an extraordinary look at how technology went from a two-ton, sort of half tracked meatball of an idea in early World War I, through some of the most extraordinary, technologically advanced armored fighting vehicles in world.'

'Million Dollar Collections: The Littlefield Collection' Schedule (ET) on VELOCITY*

Saturday, June 7 10:00pm PREMIERE & 1.00am

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Thursday, June 19 4:00pm

Saturday, June 21 2:00pm

Monday, June 30 10:00pm & 1:00am

Thursday, July 3 3:00pm

Saturday, July 5 8:00pm

Monday, July 7 6:00pm & 8:00pm

Thursday, July 10 9:00am, 9:00pm & 12:00am

The 'no reserve' sale on July 12 will lift the gavel on a diverse collection of military technology originating from as many as 15 countries around the world. Among featured lots selling to the highest bidder are:

• an M50 Israeli Sherman Medium Tank, an upgraded model, capable of 31 mph, which saw use in the 1956 Suez War, the 1967 Six Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War (Est. $300,000 - $350,000, pictured top);

• an original, unrestored 50-ton 2S7 'Pion' 203-mm Self-Propelled Gun, originally manufactured in the USSR and one of 12 sold to Czechoslovakia. It was withdrawn from active service in 1990 with the breakup of the Warsaw Pact (Est. $150,000 - $175,000, pictured second top);

• an M3A5 Grant Medium Tank, originally built in the United States and equipped with twin GM diesels before being shipped to Australia for use by the country's reserve units (Est. $300,000 - $400,000); and

• an FV3901 Churchill Toad Flail Tank presented in as-new condition and the last surviving example of the 42 originally built with the purpose of clearing a path through a minefield (Est. $400,000 - $500,000).

In addition to these sale highlights, a special group of five vehicles will be offered in the Littlefield Select auction, which will immediately follow the Littlefield Collection no reserve sale. These lots were particularly important to Mr. Littlefield, and are amongst the rarest collectible military vehicles in existence. Included in the group is a rare Sd.Kfz.7 (KM M11) 8-Ton Half-Track used to tow medium artillery, a gun crew and ammunition throughout World War II (Est. $900,000 - $1,200,000) and a Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H (Sd.Kfz. 161/2), a medium tank most likely built by Nibelungenwerke in 1944 and captured by the Israelis during the Six Day War in 1967, after which it was used as a training vehicle (Est. $2,400,000 - $2,600,000, pictured).

Complete information and photography of all vehicles, along with a selection of parts on offer at the upcoming Littlefield Collection sale is now available in the digital catalog: http://auctionsamerica.com/catalog/2014/LC14/.

Commenting on the upcoming sale, Dye adds, 'This is tangible world history being made available for the first time to collectors, scholars, museums and just plain enthusiasts who understand the importance of preserving military history.'

The Littlefield Collection sale will be held onsite at the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation, 499 Old Spanish Trail, Portola Valley, California, July 11 – 12. A free public preview will be held onsite July 9 – 10, however admission to the auction itself is limited to registered bidders.

For additional information on the upcoming sale, or to speak with an Auctions America specialist, please visit auctionsamerica.com or call toll free at 877-906-2437 (or +1 260-927-9797 outside of North America). For those unable to attend the event in person, absentee and telephone bidding options are available and the auction will stream live at auctionsamerica.com, providing real-time coverage of the event.

About Auctions America

Founded in July 2010, Auctions America specializes in the sale of American classics, European sports cars, Detroit muscle, hot rods and customs. Headquartered at the historic Auburn Auction Park in Indiana, Auctions America boasts an expert team of full-time car specialists, who offer more than 140 years of combined experience buying, selling, racing and restoring collector vehicles, making them uniquely qualified to advise on all aspects of the hobby. The company's established roster of annual events are held in some of the country's leading automotive destinations including Auburn, Indiana; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Burbank, California. In addition, the company is an auction house of choice for the sale of private and estate collections. In 2014, Auctions America entered into a multi-year agreement with the Emmy Award-Winning NBCSN (NBC Sports Network) to provide exclusive television coverage of select US-based collector car auctions, helping deliver the Auctions America experience to more than 80 million homes across the country. To learn more about Auctions America, visit auctionsamerica.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @auctionsamerica.

About The Collings Foundation

The Collings Foundation is one of the most unique non-profit, Educational Foundations in the United States. Founded in 1979, the purpose of the Foundation is to organize and support 'living history' events that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation.

The Collings Foundation operates over 27 very rare historical aircraft and is the stewards of over 100 rare vintage machines, major artifacts and classic automobiles. Since 1989, a major focus of the Foundation has been the national 'Wings of Freedom Tour.' This national tour showcases two WWII bombers and a fighter aircraft. Celebrating 25 years, the 'Wings of Freedom Tour' continues to honor the sacrifices made by our WWII veterans in the most memorable way possible – touring through and flying in these legendary aircraft. It is estimated that over 3.5 million people see and experience these fully restored historic aircraft annually.

The Stow facilities include a world-class aviation museum and a vintage automobile and racecar collection. As of 2013, the Foundation has taken in Jacques Littlefield's Military Vehicle Collection. This is the largest privately held collection of historic tanks and military artifacts in the world. A new 64,000 square foot facility is being built to showcase these tanks on the Stow grounds. Completion of the facility is expected by 2015. For more information on the Collings Foundation, please visit www.collingsfoundation.org.

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Photo captions:

1. M50 Israeli Sherman Medium Tank (courtesy Auctions America)

2. 2S7 'Pion' 203-mm Self-Propelled Gun (courtesy Auctions America)

3. Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H (Sd. Kfz. 161/2) (courtesy Auctions America)