History
Before car collecting was a business, before collector cars became a hobby, and old cars were considered junk, the passion for 'old junkers' took hold of Jim Leake, Sr. Finding these cars and stockpiling them in his grocery warehouses in Muskogee, Oklahoma, brought about one important stage in the evolution of collector cars - one of the first collector car auctions in the United States! The Antiques, Inc. Car Museum in Muskogee showcased the largest private collection of Rolls-Royces in the world. Other fabulous cars such as Isotta Fraschinis, Talbot Lagos, Duesenbergs, Packards, Ferrari's and unusual steam and electric cars housed in their museum have made Leake a household name for 50 years of car collecting and expertise worldwide. In 45 years, three generations of the Leake family have worked in the business. The Leake commitment to quality, service and care have made the auction house a leader in the industry.