Worldwide Auctioneers held their “The Main Event” Auburn Auction on September 4, 2010 at the Worldwide Headquarters in Auburn, Indiana.
Worldwide Group’s ambitious response to the demise of Kruse International, a 3-day auction at Worldwide’s headquarters midway between Auburn and Ft. Wayne, was anchored by the third year of their Auburn catalog sale, now distinguished from the consignment part of the sale with the title “The Main Event”.
Appropriately, one of the cars was a beautifully restored Packard Single Six Touring once owned by the family of famed pugilist “Gentleman Jim” Corbett.
Held on Saturday evening, The Main Event followed a successful three-day consignment auction, especially on the final day, Saturday, when auctioneer John Kruse was on the block and knocking down car after car. Last year’s Auburn Auction catalog sale had been disappointing, mired in the uncertainty of developments up the road at Kruse and the lingering malaise of the country’s financial upheaval. This year put it back on track to be one of the auction calendar’s main events.[table id=22 /]
Worldwide gathered a diverse, interesting, intriguing consignment of cars to The Main Event, something for pretty much every collecting taste from a delicious little Isetta with a trailer through some spectacular sports, muscle and GT cars, an intriguing collection of antique and brass cars, winding up with several magnificent classics with beautiful coachwork. It made for a milestone event.
Lot # 01 1940 Cadillac Sixty Special 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N 6324418; Two tone Grey/Grey cord, Dark Grey leatherette; Estimate $30,000 – $50,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $23,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $25,300 — Turn signals, radio, dual sidemount enclosures, Cadillac fog lights, dual outside mirrors. Sound but not exceptional repaint, fair chrome including some rechrome over old pits, good upholstery and interior trim. Chassis redone like new with a few subsequent miles and years. An attractive and usable but not show quality car. No Reserve. Sold at Kruse Auburn in 2002 for $20,405, a result which is consistent with its price today. The restoration is holding up very well, with just 177 more miles on the odometer than it had eight years ago, and it is such an attractive design it is an astute acquisition.Lot # 02 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster; S/N 121042109502178; Engine # 121921109502198; Black/Red leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $60,000 – $70,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $54,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $59,950 — Body # 9500972. Solex carbs, Becker Avus radio, whitewalls, trim rings, hubcaps. Very good, bright new exterior chrome, attractive instruments and dashboard. Decent older repaint and sound interior, otherwise a clean unrestored car that will be a very attractive driver. This is an appropriate result for a sound and largely unrestored 190SL.Lot # 03 1995 Ferrari F512 M, Body by Pininfarina; S/N ZFVG40AXS0100094; Engine # 37695; Yellow/Black leather; Estimate $160,000 – $180,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $125,000 — A/C, no radio. One of two cars used by Ferrari for press reviews and only 501 U.S. models of the 512 M. Assembly #17387. Tubi exhaust. 19,578 miles and nearly like new. The reported high bid was reasonable for this car with its miles and the abuse which a succession of heavy-footed scribblers have inflicted. The Ferrari NA press history is of little significance.Lot # 04 1936 Cord 810 Westchester; S/N 1145A; Engine # FB1027; Light Grey/Dark Blue cloth; Estimate $75,000 – $85,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $41,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $45,100 — Radio, heater, chrome large wheel covers, wide whitewalls. Body # C90 1215. Mediocre old repaint over old paint and now showing age, sound interior, fair chrome. Dirty, mostly original and unattractive chassis. A mediocre and rather scary driver. Charismatic and still attractive examples of the great Cord 810/812 design, Westchesters (with split rear seat) and Beverlys (with no armrest) are economical ways to join the many activities of the A-C-D Club. The price this one brought is more than enough for its disappointing condition.Lot # 05 1908 International Model D High Wheeler; S/N 962D; Black, Red fenders and frame/Black leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $40,000 – $50,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $30,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $33,000 — RHD. Wheel steering, double chain drive, Yellow wood spoke wheels. Includes top and frame. Two owners from new with some old cosmetics but otherwise a fairly clean and very orderly barn find. No Reserve. This is a reasonable price for a vehicle that is more significant (and valuable) for its survivorship than for its inherent significance. It is more a curiosity than an important collector car.
Lot # 06 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible; S/N VC57A054912; Gypsy Red, Shoreline Beige/Red, Beige vinyl; Tan vinyl top; Estimate $100,000 – $120,000; Recent restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $95,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $104,500 — 265/162hp, Powerglide, P/S. P/B, WonderBar radio, wire wheel covers, whitewalls, oil filter, hockey stick sill moldings. Freshly restored and better than new. This car drove out of the restoration shop, into the transporter and from there to the auction preview. The restorer spent the preview polishing and primping it, the best way to instill confidence in bidders. A few more miles might have helped reassure bidders that everything worked and might have improved their willingness to keep bidding. (picture unavailable).
Lot # 07 1970 Maserati Ghibli Coupe, Body by Ghia; S/N AM1151504; Red/Parchment leather; Estimate $75,000 – $95,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $49,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $53,900 — Alloy wheels, blackwall tires, A/C. Decent paint, chrome and upholstery. Clean chassis with old undercoat. The Ghibli gives Daytona performance in a better looking, better built package. At a fraction of Daytona money, what\’s not to like?Lot # 09 1921 Napier T75 40/50hp Gentleman\’s Roadster; S/N 17607; Engine # 25331; BRGreen/Black leather; Estimate $90,000 – $120,000; Rebodied or re-created, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $65,000 — RHD. Yellow wire wheels. Tapley meter, Napier clock and speedometer, Metreta fuel gauge, opening windshield panel. Crude body with four bucket seats. Mostly nickel brightwork. Quick repaint on wood, but good paint on metal panels. Good upholstery. No doubt a lot of fun to drive but no history and not much to look at. The appeal of this car is all in its mechanics and little in its appearance or its (nonexistent) history. It\’s hard to argue with the consignor\’s decision to keep it, but equally hard to contest the bidders\’ decision to stop here.Lot # 10 1939 Ford K-8 Wilcox Special Race Car; S/N N/A; Orange, White ‘H.C. Wilcox’ #23/Black; Estimate $35,000 – $45,000; Competition restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $21,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $23,100 — Excellent paint, chrome and upholstery. Rear wheel mechanical brake, Offenhauser heads, Edelbrock dual intake, 3-speed gearbox, Halibrand quick change axle, transverse leaf spring chromed suspension. Better than new. A period built race car with some history including being displayed at Dearborn as part of Ford\’s Centennial in 2001. No Reserve. Usable in all sorts of events and more than a conglomeration of parts, this flathead-powered car is very nicely restored and presented and is a very good value at the price.
Lot # 11 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N SDD6; Black, Silver/Black leather; Estimate $70,000 – $90,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $50,000 — RHD. Fog lights, fender mirrors, picnic tables, original radio, wide trim rings, narrow whitewalls. Good new paint and excellent upholstery with only a little stretch on the driver’s seat. Weak trim chrome. As good as it is, it’s no better than the reported high bid. (picture unavailable).
Lot # 12 1926 Stutz Model AA 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N AA80397; Engine # 80392; Black, Red accent/Dark Red cloth; Estimate $50,000 – $60,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $40,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $44,000 — Red centerlock wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual sidemounts with mirrors, side window glass visors, metal luggage trunk, pulldown shades on rear and quarter windows. Good repaint, chrome, upholstery and interior wood. ‘Safety’ windshield with thin wire reinforcements. Not a show car but a more than attractive tour car. Formerly owned by ‘The Racing Stutz’ author Mark Howell, then by Paul Freehill. Believed to be the second-oldest surviving Stutz Vertical Eight. Featured in AQ. This is a significant car and it found a new home here at a fair price. (picture unavailable).
Lot # 13 1957 Dual-Ghia DG Convertible, Body by Ghia; S/N 134; Red/Tan leather; Tan top; Estimate $190,000 – $220,000; Recent restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $155,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $170,500 — Concours restoration on a rust free western car. Class winner at the Louisville Concours in 2008. Changed hands at a price that was fair to both the buyer and the seller. (picture unavailable).
Lot # 14 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Convertible Coupe; S/N 335440; Silver-Grey, Burgundy fenders and accent/Maroon leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $200,000 – $250,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $145,000 — Rumble seat, chrome wire wheels, dual sidemounts with cloth covers and mirrors. Excellent paint, chrome, interior and top. Restored to concours standards a few years ago and still in show-ready condition although with somewhat dated colors. Reported sold by RM at Amelia Island earlier this year for $205,000, it’s no surprise the consignor didn’t consider the high bid here sufficient to compensate for the car. (picture unavailable).
Lot # 18 1932 Cadillac 452 V-16 Imperial Limousine, Body by Fleetwood; S/N 1400200 (engine); Engine # 1400200; Dark Blue/Black leather, Tan cloth; Estimate $160,000 – $180,000; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $125,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $137,500 — Dual sidemounts, whitewalls, jump seats, floor heater, smokers\’ kits. Presidential seal radiator cap. Scratched, thin old paint, good reupholstered leather and original cloth. Bought by President Herbert Hoover just before he left the White House and kept by him for some time. Discovered recently in a Vallejo, California storage building, mechanically gone through but not rebuilt or even opened up and runs and drives well. A high quality automobile with an intriguing history that substantially enhances its value, it brought a modest price that has potential to be turned into more and is well bought at this price.Lot # 19 1999 Duesenberg II Disappearing Top Torpedo Phaeton; S/N 1ETTW22B3XDJ02430; Dark Blue/Grey leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $100,000 – $125,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $176,000 — Chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, dual sidemounts, dual Unity Sportlites, dual windshields. Speedometer, compass and clock in rear compartment. Fair paint on fiberglass body. Good upholstery showing age and use, good chrome. Clean red painted chasses and underbody. An attractive car for tours. A remarkable price.Lot # 20 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Coupe; S/N 73826; Dark Blue/Dark Blue leather; Estimate $300,000 – $350,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $240,000 — Beige wire wheels and fine parallel coachlines, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, rollup rear window, opening windshield, rumble seat, trunk rack, vee lens Solar headlights, Trippe lights. Good older paint, chrome, upholstery, interior wood and glass. 1964 AACA National First Prize, CCCA National First Prize winner. Some stress cracks in paint and the chassis is gritty and dirty from touring but the car is beautiful and still presentable enough to be toured with pride. Surprisingly good, clean and well maintained under the hood for its age and a very appealing car. Cataloged as a 147’ wheelbase 1108 but measured out on-site at 142’ and a 1107. If this had been an 1108 it would have been an extremely rare example with this coachwork. As it is, it is a lovely car with excellent performance and a real standout on tours that would have been a good value at the reported high bid, and still a sound buy at something a little more than this bid.Lot # 21 1959 DeSoto Firedome Convertible; S/N M431110592; Bimini Coral, French Grey Metallic/Grey vinyl, cloth; Black vinyl top; Estimate $95,000 – $120,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $97,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $107,250 — 383/305hp, TorqueFlite automatic, P/S, P/B, wheel covers, whitewalls, pushbutton radio, dual rear antennas, swing out front seats with folding center armrest, dual mirrors. Beautifully restored in like new condition with excellent paint, chrome and interior. A gorgeous, striking car in fabulous colors. Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2001 for $52,920 in freshly restored, better-then-new condition, then again at B-J Scottsdale in 2003 for $48,060. It has been meticulously maintained with just over 500 more miles on the odometer today than it had in 2001. It is wonderfully liveried in brilliant Fifties colors and has much going for it including, now, a very healthy price history. Few cars can boast this kind of price appreciate over the last seven years.Lot # 27 1968 Lamborghini Miura, Body by Bertone; S/N 3330; Prototipo Orange, Silver sills and wheels/Black leather; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $350,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $385,000 — Freshly restored with excellent paint and interior. Upgraded to SV split sump configuration, stainless steel exhaust system, chin spoiler added. Shows some use in reportedly 600 miles since it was done with a few nicks and chips but otherwise better than new. This is a curious vehicle that shows some surprisingly casual attention to its care and use since it completed a stunning restoration, like scratched up wheels and some small stone chips. The price it brought recognizes the brilliant paint and caliber of the rebuild materials and workmanship. In the framework of Miura prices it appears to be expensive, but there are many reasons why the bidders chased it this far.Lot # 28 1933 Auburn 8-101A Convertible Cabriolet; S/N 3101F; Engine # GU71267; Red, Cream accents/Brown leather; Estimate $110,000 – $130,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $116,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $127,600 — Cream wire wheels, whitewalls, dual sidemounts with mirrors, Pilot-Rays, rumble seat, steel luggage trunk, radiator stoneguard. Very good older paint, chrome and interior. ACD Category 1 certified original driveline, engine, chassis. Displayed for many years at the ACD Museum and a worthy example of the marque. Sold here last year for $111,100 in a post-block transaction and showing only 15 more miles on the odometer today, an attractive, comfortable, usable Auburn with a quality restoration holding up very well. Its ACD Museum history stands its quality in good stead and it is a sound value for the money.Lot # 29 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Phaeton; S/N 11834; Vermillion, Grey fenders and accent/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $325,000 – $375,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Post-block sale at $165,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $181,500 — Chrome spoke wire wheels, wind wings, whitewalls, spotlight, dual sidemounts with mirrors, metal trunk, Trippe lights, dual windshield wipers, high speed axle. Excellent paint, chrome, top and upholstery. CCCA National First Prize #1514, AACA National First Prize in 2004. A quality older restoration that is no longer fresh but is still outstanding. An excellent car, with no uncomfortable stories, even with the standard coachwork (instead of LeBaron or Dietrich badged design) this is a very good buy for the new owner in a car that will proudly be driven and shown.Lot # 30 1954 Watson Offenhauser Indy Roadster; Yellow ‘Bob Estes Special’/Red leather; Estimate $400,000 – $600,000; Competition car, original as-raced, 3- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $310,000 — 4-wheel disc brakes, red painted Halibrand centerlock wheels, 8.00-18, 7.60-16 front Firestones, tube shocks, chorine suspension. 270 Offy with Drake Engineering injection, electric starter. Original car with tired but sound old paint, good newer upholstery, flaking chrome. Built by A.J. Watson and \’Dub\’ Phillips for Bob Estes, the first Watson Roadster built. 7th at Indy in 1954 and 3rd in 1956 both driven by Don Freeland. Driven during the 500 Festival Carb Day parade laps in 2009. This is a significant Indy Roadster, but not as significant as the owner\’s value expectations.Lot # 31 1957 BMW-Isetta 300 Coupe; S/N 501295; Blue, White/Grey vinyl; Estimate $35,000 – $45,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $27,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $30,250 — Luggage rack, folding sunroof, bumper overriders, dual taillights and folding sprung wheel trailer by Germain Lejour. Excellent paint, chrome, upholstery and glass. Better than new as demonstrated by being Best in Show award winner in the Microcar and Minicar Club. No Reserve. Sold by RM at Amelia Island in 2008 for $34,100 in essentially the same, better than new, condition as it is now and with the cute little trailer. The two results are close enough that one reinforces the other and the transaction amounts represent a reasonable measure of the market.Lot # 32 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Convertible; S/N F58F153302; Engine # T905FB; Light Blue/Blue vinyl; Blue vinyl top; Estimate $90,000 – $120,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $65,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $71,500 — Automatic, pushbutton radio, spinner wheel covers, whitewalls, P/S, P/B, 348/315hp Tri-Power. Very nice paint, chrome, interior and top. Not like new, but a sound and usable restoration. Offered by RM in Monterey in 2009 where it brought a high bid of $75,000 but didn\’t sell. It was sold by RM just few months ago in San Diego for $62,700 and turned a modest profit here, although probably breakeven after entry fees and transportation. The buyer got an attractive big block Impala in good colors for a reasonable price.Lot # 33 1921 Renault JP Model 45 Town Car, Body by Kellner; S/N 101100; Maroon, Black/Black leather, Brown cloth; Estimate $375,000 – $475,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $240,000 — RHD. Dual sidemounts, wood spoke 820×120 blackwall tires. Missing one gauge. Old repaint over old paint, original rear compartment trim with elaborate inlaid wood trim, hat net, rollup divide, pulldown shades, roof fence luggage rack and more. Aged and used but thoroughly charming. Surely suitable for Preservation class display, running and driving well, and supremely rare, this patrician Renault is a fitting ride for the King of Paris … or any other King of society, finance or politics. Its condition leaves a lot to be desired but is similarly well preserved and complete and it has beautiful interior appointments. Price? I would not presume to judge either the reported high bid or the auction estimate.Lot # 34 1924 Packard 226 Single Six Touring; S/N 43580A; Blue, Black fenders/Black leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $80,000 – $100,000; Recent restoration, 1 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $65,000 — Rear-mounted spare with cloth cover, steel disc wheels, wind wings. Fresh, sharp, crisp, restoration with beautiful paint, nickel, interior, top and wood. Concours ready. Once owned by \’the family of\’ famous boxer ‘Gentleman Jim’ Corbett. Meticulously restored and shown at Pebble Beach in 2007. A beautiful car that would be even more beautiful (and valuable) with two more cylinders.Lot # 35 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N 344871M43458; White, Gold accent/White vinyl; Estimate $65,000 – $75,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $35,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $38,500 — 455/350hp, dual gate automatic, Rally II wheels with trim rings, AM-FM, underdash factory 8-track, P/S, P/B, A/C, 2-speed wipers, wing. Restored like new with the W-30 equipment added and excellent paint, chrome and interior. A few flaws in paint and chrome particularly on the hood. Even gaps and flush panel fits. Even though it is a W-30 in configuration only it has W-30 performance and looks. The restoration cost more than the price paid here, let alone the original car and the W-30 parts. It is a bargain.Lot # 36 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveler; S/N MAN3L696913; Light Blue/Light Blue vinyl; Estimate $30,000 – $40,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $27,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $29,700 — Picnic basket, owner\’s manual, trafficators, fender mirrors. 2003 AACA Senior, 2006 Grand National. 2009 Keels & Wheels class winner and easy to see why. Great paint, chrome, interior and wood. Still show quality. No Reserve. An amazing amount of effort and attention to detail was put into the restoration of this Traveler. It is really remarkable and deserved every penny of the price it brought.Lot # 37 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet, Body by Touring; S/N 915128; Engine # 923928; Red/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $310,000 — 36DCR Weber single throat downdraft carb, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires. Good repaint and interior. Chassis and engine are an older restoration to good touring standards. Attractive and unusual coachwork by Touring in the Torpedino Brescia style. Delivered in 1943 to a German General in Berlin. Many awards including CCCA Senior, two appearances at Pebble Beach and a class win in the Greenwich Concours in 2008. Sold by Worldwide at Hilton Head in 2008 for $345,500 and none the better for the passage of the intervening years but still an excellent, attractive Alfa for tours and events. The amount reportedly bid for it is reasonable under the circumstances.Lot # 39 1935 Packard 1202 Eight Convertible Victoria, Body by Dietrich; S/N 388346C; Plum/Beige leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $160,000 – $190,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $120,000 — Chrome wire wheels, wide whitewalls, Trippe lights, trunk rack, dual outside mirrors, no outside spares. Very nice older restoration with some use and age, a few small stress cracks and light surface creasing of the interior. Chassis is clean but shows some use. This is a very attractive design made even prettier by the absence of sidemounts interrupting the flow of the fenders and the length of the hood. The seller was prudent to prefer the car over the amount bid for it.Lot # 40 1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan; S/N G219102; Lexington Green Metallic/Green Plaid; Estimate $60,000 – $80,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $36,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $39,600 — 3-speed, pushbutton radio, big hubcaps, whitewalls. Fair repaint, erratic interior made from Pendleton blanket woven for Disneyland. Weak trim chrome, good but aging varnish with some cracks starting, thin rear bumper chrome. Ugly thick old undercoat on chassis. Marginal as a driver. In 2003 this car was Dark Blue with Brown upholstery when it was sold at the Hershey Auction for $40,700. It was a \’3\’ then, and it\’s a \’3\’ now, although with some embroidered story about the origin of its new plaid wood blanket upholstery. The buyer paid what the wagon is worth, however, and didn\’t get led astray by the embroidery.Lot # 42 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster; S/N 33206E; Engine # GH3984; Light Yellow/Red leather; Estimate $425,000 – $475,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Post-block sale at $360,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $396,000 — Red wine wheels with chrome spoke covers, dual remote spotlights, wind wings, radio. ACD Certified Supercharged Speedster. AACA National First Prize after restoration in the 1970\’s. Engine, supercharger and brakes just rebuilt by Brian Joseph. Good older paint, chrome and interior. No longer show ready but more than good enough to show at the end of a day\’s touring. Bid to $350,000 on the block and reported as a post-block sale at this price. This is a handsome automobile with all the documentation and judging it could ask for. It was reported sold at Auburn Spring in 2005 for $226,800, and at Gooding & Company\’s Scottsdale sale in 2009 for $264,000. A ton of money has been spent on it since, in all the right places (like, under the hood), and the buyers got the message and acted accordingly. This is a reasonable result for both the buyer and the seller.Lot # 43 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Coupe; S/N 546211518; White/Red, White leather; Black top; Estimate $150,000 – $200,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $140,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $154,000 — Chrome wire wheels and all Eldorado power options including P/S and P/B. Excellent paint, chrome, top, interior and glass. Lots of shiny black paint underhood. AACA Grand National Senior and Amelia Island Best in Class winner plus many more. Restored ten years ago, it looks more like ten weeks. No Reserve. Both the buyer and the seller can be satisfied with this result that recognizes the quality of the car and of its restoration with a reasonable discount for the restoration\’s age.Lot # 44 1952 Kurtis KK500A Indy Car; S/N None; Engine # 202; Orange ‘Automobile Shippers Special’/Black; Estimate $450,000 – $650,000; Competition restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $280,000 — 270 Offy, Hilborn Travers injection, torsion bar suspension, Joe Hunt magneto. AACA certified Race Vehicle #119. Decent cosmetics, orderly track-ready presentation, not concours but the presentation is largely offset by the originality of things like upholstery and steering wheel. Built for Gene Casarol with non-offset engine intended to run both pavement and dirt, 4th at Indy in 1954. Demonstrated at Indy Carb day this year. A great car, but a tough sell. It\’s up to some imaginative, enthusiastic auction company to hold an auction of quality Indy, sprint and midget cars some day that will break this market wide open. All the Midwest farmers and machine shop owners who are hoarding this machinery can get together and make their dreams come true in a public venue. Until then, it\’s every man for himself, not the stuff of a rational market.Lot # 45 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Coupe, Body by Sindelfingen; S/N A1880146500040; Maroon/Biscuit leather, Maroon piping; Estimate $225,000 – $265,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $195,000 — Becker Mexico radio, whitewalls. Excellent paint (except for some blisters on the right door), chrome and interior. Clean but not fresh underhood. Chassis is oily and dusted with road grime. An attractive but used high quality cosmetic restoration that will look great on tours or at the yacht club. This is a $200,000 car all day.Lot # 46 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster; S/N E53F001274; Polo White/Red; Black cloth top; Estimate $260,000 – $290,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $225,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $247,500 — WonderBar radio, spinner wheel covers, bullet air filters. Thick paint, good interior and chrome. Aged a little since the restoration, especially the chassis, but still essentially as-restored, it looks like a restoration that languished for some time until it was completed earlier this year. Never shown or judged. This is a right car for the right money, even with the restoration\’s issues. Detailed it will look great and show with pride. It sounds like a long term restoration that had a big bill and got sold to make the shop whole.Lot # 47 1939 LaSalle Convertible Coupe; S/N 2309432; Gunmetal Grey/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $70,000 – $90,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $47,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $52,250 — Radio, wheel covers, whitewalls, pretty biplane grille guard complements the horizontal grille elements and hood side vents. 2008 AACA National First Prize winner and still a fresh, sharp elegant car. Excellent paint, chrome, upholstery and top. This much money doesn\’t buy a lot these days but this LaSalle is a lot of car and restoration for the money. It is very well bought at the price. The front bumper grille guard is especially tasty.Lot # 48 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet; S/N 7H169804; Dark Maroon/Tan leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $75,000 – $85,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $46,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $50,600 — Skirts, trim rings, whitewalls, signal-seeking radio. CCCA Premier #1446. Good older paint now starting to fail with some cracks and microblisters. Good upholstery shows age, light soiling and some stretch. Orderly but no longer sharp underhood. One of just a few postwar CCCA Classics this Continental is no longer fresh but is still a wonderful car, particularly the chrome which has been well done and is especially sharp. The new owner got full value for money, and then some, in this transaction, a good value by any standard.Lot # 49 1933 Marmon Sixteen Victoria Coupe; S/N 16143907; Light Gray/Grey cloth; Estimate $350,000 – $450,000; Concours restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $310,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $341,000 — Chrome spoke wire wheels with dark grey hubs and rims, dual enclosed sidemounts, pulldown shades on quarter and rear windows. Concours restored. Beautiful. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Beautiful, sharp instruments and interior knobs. Ex-Bernie Ecclestone collection. Sold at Christie\’s Pebble Beach auction freshly restored in 1995 for $96,000, it was de-acquisitioned by Mr. Ecclestone at RM\’s first London auction in 2007 for $250,124 and has been freshened by pros since. The restrained livery highlights the contributions of Walter Dorwin Teague, Sr. and Jr. who established the parameters of the Marmon Sixteen design. An elegant, attractive, refined automobile of the highest quality and mechanical sophistication, it brought an appropriate price here.Lot # 50 1941 Cadillac 60 Special 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N 6340298; Gunmetal Grey/Grey, Beige striped cloth; Estimate $35,000 – $45,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $26,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $29,150 — Large hubcaps, whitewalls, skirts, pushbutton radio, heater, defroster, clock. Quick old repaint superficially detailed and painted assembled. Sound original interior with some frayed piping on driver\’s side. Doors close well. Underbody is dry and unpainted. Fair chrome. No Reserve. Bought for a little more than Lot #1, this Sixty Special trades originality and soundness for a quality but aged restoration. Bought within a few thousand dollars, both are reasonable acquisitions.Lot # 51 1971 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 13989; Engine # 13989GT; Red/Tan leather; Estimate $90,000 – $110,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $72,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $79,200 — Sony cassette stereo, 5-spoke Cromodora alloy wheels, P/S, A/C. Grubby steering wheel rim and wood veneer on dash and console. Pitted trim chrome. Mediocre repaint over visible prep, cracked base of windshield posts. Fair major chrome. Grungy engine. Scarred wheels. A marginal driver. This is a tacky Queen Mother, bought for a realistic price. Its consignor couldn\’t even be bothered to clean up the passenger compartment even after spending, according to the catalog, $20,000 refreshing the engine and its compartment. That was money down the drain. Some \’Simple Green\’ would get rid of the gunty on the interior trim and make this a much more attractive car that could be sat in without getting out the hand sanitizer. This is all the money.Lot # 52 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Dual Fury Convertible; S/N LP2E68140; Engine # 2362630; Bluebonnet Blue/White vinyl, Grey cloth; White vinyl top; Estimate $90,000 – $120,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Post-block sale at $61,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $67,100 — 318 with dual quads, 290hp from the factory and 3-speed heavy duty manual transmission. Skirts, wheel covers, dual rear antennas, dual outside mirrors, heater, pushbutton radio. The only known example of a correct, numbers-matching Dual Fury 3-speed. Quick old repaint, good top and new upholstery. Sound chrome. Aged but orderly underhood. Not restored, just maintained. A strip and repaint, attention to the chrome and a thorough detailing would transform this Plymouth. Bid to $62,000 on the block and later closed at this price. I\’n no Plymouth fan, but I think this car borders on too cool to own. Rare, lavishly equipped, documented and a 3-speed to boot. Yes, it got whomped on by 348 Impalas and was troubled by 352 Fairlanes, but how many Belvedere Dual Fury convertibles are there? With 3-speeds? Big fins, big performance, I think this is a real buy, a car which will rarely find a counterpart so rare or so neatly equipped. Put this down as a bargain.Lot # 53 1935 Packard 1207 Twelve All-Weather Cabriolet, Body by LeBaron; S/N 1207206; Black/Black leather; Grey broadcloth; Estimate $270,000 – $320,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $220,000 — Wide whitewalls, chrome wire wheels, steel luggage trunk, padded rear roof, folding soft chauffeur\’s tendelet, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, Trippe lights, rollup divider with silk pulldown shade, jump seats, rear compartment radio, smoker\’s kit and vanity compartments. First owned by Sid Silverman, son of ‘Variety’ founder Sime Silverman, and equipped for the sybaritic lifestyle of Hollywood in the Thirties. Fair older repaint, sound interior lightly soiled to the rear. Chassis repainted assembled and has some road dirt and oily residue. This is an automobile that owes almost as much to its early history as to the quality of its chassis and coachwork design. The bidders here missed the confluence of value attributes and didn\’t give it enough credit.Lot # 54 1947 Chrysler Town & Country 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N 71003327; Seacrest Green/Blue leather and Highlander Plaid; Estimate $80,000 – $100,000; Enthusiast restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $56,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $61,600 — 324/135hp inline eight, Fluid Drive, hubcaps, trim rings, whitewalls, wooden roof rack, fog lights, dual remote spotlights, pushbutton radio. Highlander plaid fabric sourced from Lloyd Mays but in an odd color combination. Weak interior chrome trim. Decent major exterior chrome, some trim replated over pits. Grungy engine. Good mostly original exterior wood with some replaced frame elements. Lime peely old paint. A superficial amateur restoration with scant care since. Exceptionally erratic and unattractive, the bidders paid full money for the underlying car, which needs a lot, a whole lot, to realize its potential. This is a re-restoration in the making.Lot # 55 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible; S/N 7403119; Seacrest Green/Green leather, Beige cord; Tan cloth top; Estimate $150,000 – $200,000; Enthusiast restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000 — 324/135hp inline eight cylinder, Fluid Drive, hubcaps, trim rings, wide whitewalls, dual remote spotlights, pushbutton radio. Lime peel repaint, wood redone over old cracks, water stains and wide joints. Lower door and panels in front of rear wheels remade from glued up blocks. Grungy underhood. Thin, blistered trim chrome. A superficial amateur restoration with many miles but scant attention since. As unattractive as its Sedan sibling which crossed the block just before it, the caliber of the workmanship in the T&C is sadly deficient. It needs essentially everything and will keep a competent restorer busy for long enough to pay for a kid\’s year (maybe plus another semester) at Harvard. A disappointing car bought for a generous price.Lot # 56 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Fastback; S/N 8T02R213278-04003; Wimbledon White/Black vinyl; Estimate $115,000 – $135,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $105,000 — 428/360hp V-8, 4-speed, power front disc brakes, 10-spoke Shelby alloy wheels, BFG Radial T/A tires, P/S, smog equipment. Repainted and professionally detailed to nearly like new condition. Musty smelling but sound and usable original interior, An attractive survivor. If it weren\’t for the repaint this Shelby would have deserved the rare ‘Detailed to Restored Condition’ description. The bidders missed its significance, but still came close to taking it home. A choice piece by any standards.Lot # 57 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible; S/N U5KC169786; Seasprite Green, Snowshoe White/Green, White vinyl; White vinyl top; Estimate $55,000 – $65,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $42,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $46,200 — 272/162hp, Ford-O-Matic automatic, P/W, P/S, continental kit, skirts, whitewalls, wire wheel covers, sill moldings, radio, dual mirrors. Cosmetically restored to high standards, with 8-volt electrical system and fresh mechanicals. Formerly part of Len Immke\’s collection. Good paint, chrome and interior. Paint chipped under hood emblem. Chassis redone without being stripped. A usable cosmetically restored driver. Orderly and thoughtfully restored as needed, it brought a reasonable price closer to a good deal than to expensive.Lot # 58 1924 Chrysler Model B Roadster; S/N 10835; Engine # 34934; Light Yellow, Ivory, Black fenders/Black leather; Black leatherette top; Estimate $50,000 – $60,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $35,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $39,050 — Yellow wood spoke wheels, blackwall tires, rear-mounted spare, wind wings, rumble seat, opening windshield, hydraulic brakes. Very good recent paint, chrome, glass, top and interior. Like new underhood and very fresh and clean. No Reserve. This is barely more than Model T money, particularly so well restored and preserved as this, and the buyer got a six-cylinder Chrysler (Maxwell). The money is right, but the value is meaningful.Lot # 59 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton, Body by LeBaron; S/N 2174; Engine # J-149; Two tone Red/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $1,700,000 – $2,000,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,450,000 — Firewall # 2174. Chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, dual sidemounts, Tan leather covered trunk, wind wings. A beautiful automobile with a beautiful restoration. Not fresh, but barely used. Long Canadian history with several colorful figures. Original frame, engine and firewall, known history from new. Reported sold at RM in Arizona in 2008 for $1,760,000 in essentially the same condition as it is today, just a little fresher and with 16 fewer miles on the odometer than it displays today. It\’s impossible not to like this car, even with its rather clunky rear-mounted trunk, a rare example of an open Duesenberg that looks better with the top up than with it down.Lot # 60 1954 Kaiser-Darrin 161 Roadster; S/N 161001429; Ivory/Red leatherette; Red top; Estimate $110,000 – $130,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $80,000 — Chrome wire wheel covers, whitewalls, overdrive. Sound but aged paint, chrome and interior. An older restoration with plenty of miles and years. It\’s interesting how so many photos of Kaiser-Darrins show then with their tops in the partly retracted \’Victoria\’ position open over the seats. It\’s interesting because they\’re flat unattractive that way. The rear top and mechanism is an anachronism from the earliest days of coachbuilding and has no place on a 50\’s fiberglass bodied sports car as attractive as the Kaiser Darrin (but Dutch Darrin loved complicated top mechanisms.)Lot # 61 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Roadster; S/N 181655200; Washington Blue/Red leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $55,000 – $65,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Post-block sale at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000 — Rumble seat, Red wire wheels, trim rings, whitewalls, dual horns, radio, dual tail lights. Empty holes on dashboard, radio dial face not done. Paint has fisheyes. Good exterior chrome. Looks hurried. Apparently rushed to completion, or done on a suddenly limited budget, this car is no better now than it was when it was sold here last year for $41,800. The consignor should be very grateful to Worldwide for putting this deal together after the auction. They put more effort into it than the consignor did in presenting it.Lot # 62 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300d 4-Dr. Hardtop; S/N 18901012001822; Black/Beige cloth; Estimate $80,000 – $110,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $70,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $77,000 — A/C, door-mounted attaché cases, P/S, P/W, reclining front seats, Mercedes-Benz wicker picnic basket with medallioned china and Irish linen table cloth. Good repaint and sharp, fresh chrome. Seats reupholstered but door panels appear to be original. Outside mirror needs resilvering. No radio. Thin wheel cover chrome. Cracked window seals. Beautifully redone interior wood. Chassis has been redone but not disassembled. 39,390 miles. The ultimate in late 50\’s luxury and prestige, the automobile of aristocrats, plutocrats and diplomats. Collectors vastly prefer cabriolets but this is the essential Adenauer 4-door hardtop, handsomely equipped. The presentation leaves a lot to be desired but is usable, attractive and low miles. Needs nothing to be enjoyed, but needs a lot to be shown, this is a full price for what it is but a lot of luxury and quality for the money.Lot # 63 1948 Cadillac Series 62 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N 486220748; French Grey/Grey cloth; Estimate $15,000 – $25,000; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $18,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $19,800 — Automatic, pushbutton radio, shirts, heater, sombrero wheel covers, grille guard. Mostly original paint, stone chipped nose, buffed through on left front fonder, weak chrome. Good original interior and instruments. An attractive and usable California black plate survivor showing its age but very much usable as is. No Reserve. The last year for the L-head Cadillac V-8, and the first for new postwar styling and chassis, a watershed example of Cadillac history. Bought right.Lot # 64 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake, Body by Vincents of Yeovil; S/N GSY80; Light Grey/Beige leather; Estimate $55,000 – $75,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $26,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $28,600 — RHD. Marginally despicable with shaky wood, dead paint marginally refreshed with a wet-sanding and tacky upholstery. Odd body with two doors on the left, one on the right and a two-piece tailgate. A utility Rolls. Bought approriately for its despicability … BUT it\’s going to be the only one like it on the field of any Rolls/Bentley club event and is tailgating-ready. No one is likely to notice chili spilled on the floor. People pay more (much more) than this for Model T Fords.Lot # 65 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible; S/N 5762069835; Red/Red, White leather; White vinyl top; Concours restoration, 1+ condition; Post-block sale at $330,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $363,000 — Excellent paint, chrome, interior, top, glass, everything. Concours over-restored with chrome plated exhaust, filled and detailed frame, bright polished Sabre wheels, etc. Presented on stands in the preview over a field of mirrors showing its fabulous chassis detailing. A showpiece. Un-bee-lee-vable. Stalled on the block at this bid and quickly put together under Rod Egan\’s impetus. He wasn\’t going to pass on the chance to make a record sale for a \’57 Eldo Biarritz, and didn\’t. An astounding creation, its condition is so far over the top that it\’s hard to call this an automobile. The result stands by its own, as does the Caddy.Lot # 66 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N RM23V0A162350; Vitamin C Orange, Black vinyl roof/Black vinyl; Estimate $100,000 – $130,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $80,000 — 440/390hp Six Barrel, 4-speed, bucket seats, Hurst pistol grip shifter, pushbutton radio, heater, rally wheels, trim rings, BFG Radial T/A tires, P/S, P/B. Replacement date-coded block. Good paint, chrome and upholstery. chassis redone over old undercoat. Done but aged underhood. Richard Petty autographed. The Auburn bidders missed the call on this Superbird, its V-code 440/390hp Six Pack, 4-speed and buckets set it apart from most of its siblings. It would not have been overpriced at its low estimate of $100K, even without the King\’s signature on the wing support.Lot # 67 1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Convertible Victoria; S/N 1127-2048; Engine # A600255; Dark Green/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $220,000 – $260,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $150,000 — Undeniably handsome, powerful and rare, the restoration of this Packard is aged and used. It\’s a presentable tour car (and a darned enjoyable one at that) but burdened with age-related flaws and expedient cosmetic touchup that seriously impair its quality and value. Restored by Russ Jackson and once (or twice) owned by Blackhawk. Sold two months ago as one of the featured cars at Barrett-Jackson\’s Orange County for $170,500 and one of eleven built in this body style. The bid here is appropriate to this car\’s condition, history and coachwork. The seller should have read the B-J OC auction report before tagging it with this estimate.Lot # 68 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible; S/N 556284782; Alpine White/White, Blue leather; White top; Estimate $90,000 – $110,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $75,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $82,500 — Automatic, Autronic Eye, WonderBar radio, parade boot, chromed Sabre wheels. Sound older paint, chrome and interior. Underbody redone like new, then driven and enjoyed. Clean and barely used underhood. A sound and presentable older restoration that has mellowed with use and is now an exceptionally nice driver. This caddy has been trying to find a home for a long time. Its history is informative. RM offered it at Ft. Lauderdale in February 2009. No sale at $85,000. Mecum offered it at Monterey in August 2009. No sale at $75,000. At Worldwide\’s Keels & Wheels sale in May it was a no sale at $69,000. The seller finally got real today, accepting a reasonable $75,000 hammer bid. It\’s not often that you can come to the plate and get three strikes and a bonus fourth pitch. Smart to take the money.Lot # 70 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible; S/N 860K5387; Coronado Red/Coronado Red leather; Black vinyl top; Estimate $95,000 – $110,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $78,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $85,800 — 66M 389/318hp Tri-Power, 4-speed, 8-lug wheels, whitewalls, WonderBar radio, heater, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, Guide-Matic headlight dimmer, Saf-T-Track and a whole litany of other options, 26 in total. 1998 AACA National First Prize restoration and still flawless. Anyone driving this in 1960 was king, prince and movie star all rolled up in one and its restoration is superlative. Let this one get away and it\’ll be a long time before another that is even close to this specification, options list and restoration quality shows up. The price is a reflection of its appeal on many levels, a few of which aren\’t reflected in the price. Bought right, if not bordering on cheap.Lot # 71 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 Roadster; S/N 194676S116361; Engine # T0215IP 6116361; Black/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $120,000 – $140,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $92,000 — 427/425hp, 4-speed, side exhausts, P/S, P/B, alloy wheels, redline tires, AM-FM, rosewood rim steering wheel. Represented as numbers-matching. Restored like new with a few subsequent miles and some oily residue under the hood and road grime on the chassis. Will detail to show quality condition. A great Corvette but its presentation with \’restored to NCRS standards\’ falls way short of being an NCRS Top Flight winner, a shortfall reflected in the bidders willingness to accord it a top flight value.Lot # 72 1949 Cadillac 62 Coupe de Ville 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N 496285157 Bahama Blue metallic, Pearl White roof/White leather, Blue cloth; Estimate $70,000 – $90,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $50,000 — Hydra-Matic, chrome wire wheels, pushbutton radio, whitewalls, P/W. Good paint and interior. Generally excellent chrome except for a few thin rechromed pieces and polisher scratched stainless. Fresh rubber seals. Chassis is sharp and almost like new. A quality Cadillac for which the reported high bid is light.Lot # 73 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III Phase 2 Convertible; S/N HBJ8L40297; Healey Blue/Dark Blue leather; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $80,000 – $90,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000 — Chrome wire wheels, P195/65R15 blackwall tires, fog lights, Alpine stereo, upgraded brakes, stainless steel exhaust, electronic ignition, extra insulation. Restored like new with modest but appropriate upgrades for better performance. Very clean and nearly fresh. The boulevard sports car today\’s collectors expect, and Sixties Healey owners could only dream of, the new owner of this Healey got a great driver for a modest price even if it won\’t stand up under marque judging.Lot # 74 1949 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible; S/N 7410907; Maroon/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $125,000 – $150,000; Older restoration, 2+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $97,000 — Fluid Drive, pushbutton radio, heater, remote spotlight, fog lights, wheel covers, wide whitewalls. 2003 AACA National First Prize winning restoration. Better than new then and still is today. Excellent paint, chrome, upholstery, top and exterior wood. An outstanding restoration of a design-challenged \’49 Chrysler.Lot # 75 1940 Buick Special Convertible Phaeton; S/N 13645975; Sequoia Cream/Beige leather; Brown cloth top; Estimate $80,000 – $100,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $55,000 — Dual enclosed sidemounts, trim rings, wide whitewalls, pushbutton radio, fog lights, heater. Good paint, chrome, interior, paint and top. Underhood looks nearly new. Restored like new some time ago with a few miles since. Looks like a 3 month old used car. A rare body style but it is only a Special, the base Buick. That said, the reported bid is light by $20K or so based on the quality of the restoration.
