Carlisle Auctions will run over 1,600 lots across the auction block in 2023, and its season of automotive excitement recently commenced by way of a two-day event in Lakeland, Fla. The Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction took place at the SUN n FUN Expo Campus on Feb. 10 and 11, and in doing so, brought buyers, sellers, and spectators alike together for $4 million in total sales, money raised for charity, and live automotive excitement outdoors amongst airplanes, palm trees, and sunny skies. As mentioned, the auction garnered $4 million in sales. This data exceeds last years Lakeland February totals. In addition, a nice mix of lots staked claim to Top 4 distinction. Those four, a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda ($86,400), 1968 Chevy Camaro ($78,440), 1966 Cadillac Eldorado ($77,145), and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette ($72,000), accounted for nearly $400,000 of the gross. The Camaro was the top-selling lot on day one, while the Barracuda was the top sale day two and overall. In addition to the cars that crossed the block, the popular All-Truck Hour returned on day one when 25 trucks crossed the block. Overall, this hour of the session was the strongest performing of any time slot spanning both days. Lots ranged from standard trucks to Jeeps, SUVs, and a VW Van. Carlisle Auctions also helped sell a vehicle for charity. The lots came to the event by way of Steve Muschlitz and Wheels from the Heart. The sale of a 1992 Jaguar garnered $2,600 for Wheels from the Heart, a Delray Beach, Fla., based organization that provides road-worthy transportation to single mothers in need and this sale offers a nice boost for the cause. Thank you to all of the buyers and sellers that made this a great start to our auction year, noted director of auction operations Tony Cline. We are looking forward to our Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction in April in Carlisle, Pa. Were actively accepting consignments and bidder registration and cant wait to see you at Carlisle for this great event. Finally, Carlisle Auctions reminds everyone that its next offering is in just over one month as part of the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral. Spring Carlisle itself runs April 19 to 23, while the auction takes place April 20 and 21. To learn more, call 717-960-6400 or visit www.CarlisleAuctions.com. Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of over a dozen annual collector car/truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, Pa.), Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, Pa.), and the SUN n FUN Expo Campus (Lakeland, Fla.). The season schedule includes automotive flea markets of varying sizes, four auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Chryslers, Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Trucks, and Imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com.