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RM/Sotheby's Guyton Collection auction 2019 - valuable and special pre-war classics sold

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Created on May 6, 2019

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Bruno von Rotz

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster (1925) - sold as lot 376 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges (1909) - sold as lot 373 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau (1903) - sold as lot 343 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring (1912) - sold as lot 344 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Ford Model T Touring (1919) - sold as lot 345 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica (1886) - sold as lot 346 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Maserati Mexico 4.7 Coupé (1970) - sold as lot 347 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Chevrolet Series LT 1.5-Ton Triple-Combination Fire Pumper (1931) - sold as lot 348 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Hudson Model 33 Doctor's Coupé (1912) - sold as lot 349 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Buick Model 10 Runabout (1908) - sold as lot 350 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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LaSalle V-8 Roadster (1931) - sold as lot 351 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Ford Model A DeLuxe Rumble-Seat Roadster (1930) - sold as lot 352 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan (1941) - sold as lot 353 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Wills Sainte Claire A-68 Roadster (1922) - sold as lot 354 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Pierce-Arrow Eight Coupé (1937) - sold as lot 355 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Pierce-Arrow Model C Travelodge (1937) - sold as lot 356 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard Eight Coupé Roadster (1932) - sold as lot 357 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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HCS Series IV Touring (1923) - sold as lot 358 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Mason Touring (1906) - sold as lot 359 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon Coupé (1939) - sold as lot 360 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Stutz Series KDH Bearcat (1922) - sold as lot 361 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Duesenberg Model X Dual-Crowl Phaeton (1927) - sold as lot 362 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard Twin Six Seven-Passenger Touring (1916) - sold as lot 363 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cord 812 Phaeton (1937) - sold as lot 364 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport (1927) - sold as lot 365 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan (1931) - sold as lot 366 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Duesenberg Model A Touring (1926) - sold as lot 367 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Stutz Series 695 Sportster (1925) - sold as lot 368 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet de Ville (1928) - sold as lot 369 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan (1932) - sold as lot 370 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet (1932) - sold as lot 371 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Jensen 4.5-Litre H-Type Sports Tourer (1939) - sold as lot 372 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges (1909) - sold as lot 373 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Oakland Model 37 Speedster (1915) - sold as lot 374 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Du Pont Model G Convertible Victoria (1930) - sold as lot 375 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton (1930) - sold as lot 377 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce PHantom II Continental Fixed Cabriolet de Ville (1931) - sold as lot 378 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan (1930) - sold as lot 379 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Stutz Model M Two-Passenger Speedster (1930) - sold as lot 380 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet (1935) - sold as lot 381 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Ruxton Model C Roadster (1930) - sold as lot 382 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton (1929) - sold as lot 383 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Lincoln Model L "Gothic Phaeton" (1926) - sold as lot 384 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III "Parallel Door" Saloon Coupé (1938) - sold as lot 385 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Mercury Convertible Coupé (1951) - sold as lot 386 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Lincoln Continental Cabriolet (1941) - sold as lot 387 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Ford Model "AR" Open-Cab Pickup (1928) - sold as lot 388 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Mercury Club Coupé (1951) - sold as lot 389 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville (1937) - sold as lot 390 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Cord 810 "Armchair" Beverly (1936) - sold as lot 391 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard Twelve Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan (1937) - sold as lot 392 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard Caribbean (1953) - sold as lot 393 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine de Ville (1939) - sold as lot 394 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Packard Eight Seven-Passenger Business Sedan (1935) - sold as lot 395 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Lincoln Continental Club Coupé (1942) - sold as lot 396 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible (1966) - sold as lot 397 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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VW Beetle Deluxe "Sunroof" Sedan (1962) - sold as lot 398 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Chevrolet El Camino Custom (1966) - sold as lot 399 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Chevrolet SSR (2005) - sold as lot 400 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Stutz Model AA Vertical Eight Brougham (1926) - sold as lot 402 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (2004) - sold as lot 403 at the RM/Sotheby's auction of the Guyton Collectoin on May 5, 2019

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Fred Guyton was a talented architect and a great connoisseur of automobile development. His classic car collection with a focus on pre-war cars was widely known. Guyton passed away in 2018, and on May 4 and 5, 2019, RM/Sotheby's auctioned his collection, which included over 60 automobiles. Over USD 10 million was paid for 61 cars, an average of USD 168,230. The entire collection was sold without minimum prices, so there were also some bargains to be had. However, some Rolls-Royces and Duesenbergs were also sold for significantly more than their estimated value. This report summarizes the results, analyses the prices achieved and shows pictures of all the cars.

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On average over 84 years old
Rolls-Royce most expensive
Valuable Duesenberg
Many surprising pre-war vehicles
Impressive variety and particular specialties

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Fred Guyton was a talented architect and a great connoisseur of automobile development. His classic car collection, with a focus on pre-war vehicles, was well known far and wide. Guyton passed away in 2018, and on May 4 and 5, 2019, RM/Sotheby's auctioned his collection, which included many memorabilia as well as over 60 mostly rare automobiles, in St. Louis (MIssissippi, USA). Guyton had a preference for cars from the 1920s and 1930s, and the average age was correspondingly high at over 84 years. Only ten cars were from the post-war period, including two neo-classics, namely a 2005 Chevrolet SSR and a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, both of which performed reasonably well.

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