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RM/Sotheby's Hershey 2016 - valuable pre-war classics and spurned Europeans

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Created on October 10, 2016

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Bruno von Rotz

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Owen Fitter - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Theodore W. Pieper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Nathan Leach-Proffer - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Sean Smith - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Gabor Mayer - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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David McNeese - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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David Bush - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Ryan Merrill - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Marc Sarocco - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Ravi Angard - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Scott McGuigan - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Greg Keyser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Phil Greatorex - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Josh Clason - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Michael Ford - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Eril Fuller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Don Wright - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Jeremy Cliff - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Scott Drickey - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Theodore W. Piper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Robin Adams - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Motocar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Steve Chseler - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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- Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Owen Fitter - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Theodore W. Pieper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Nathan Leach-Proffer - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Sean Smith - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Gabor Mayer - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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David McNeese - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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David Bush - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Ryan Merrill - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Marc Sarocco - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Ravi Angard - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Scott McGuigan - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Greg Keyser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Phil Greatorex - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Josh Clason - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Michael Ford - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Eril Fuller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Don Wright - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Jeremy Cliff - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Scott Drickey - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Theodore W. Piper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Robin Adams - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Motocar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Steve Chseler - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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The 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy sold for USD 2.09 million

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The 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster was sold for USD 880,000

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Ford Zodiac Mk II Saloon (1960) - as lot 111 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Model 22-45 Five-Passenger Touring (1922) - as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Pontiac Coupé (1928) - as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster ny Dietrich (1929) - as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Independance Coach (1931) - as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Sedan (1969) - as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Sunbeam Rapier Series IIIA Convertible (1963) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model A Tow Truck (1928) - as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout (1903) - as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Studebraker Dictator Business Coupé Custom (1937) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Willys M38 Jeep (1951) - as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Overland Model 61T Touring (1912) - as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Model L Limousine by Brunn (1925) - as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Oldsmobile Model 53 Five-Passenger Touring by Rothschild & Co. (1913) - as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Marmon Model 68 Roadster by Murray (1928) - as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Regal Underslung Model T Touring (1912) - as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Eight Convertible Sedan (1935) - as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Corvette (1959) - as lot 128 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Eight Convertible Coupé (1929) - as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Sunbeam Alpine Series III (1963) - as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Creators Model D Horse-Drwan Popcorn Wagon (1910) - as lot 131 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Marmon Wasp Recreation (1911) - as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1958) - as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Thunderbird Convertible (1962) - as lot 134 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan (1958) - as lot 135 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Super Eight Two-Passenger Coupé (1934) - as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Winton Model K Touring (1906) - as lot 137 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Model JD Pickup (1939) - as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria (1935) - as lot 139 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter (1957) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster (1969) - as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Continental Club Coupé (1948) - as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster (1932) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Delahaye 135 M Coach by Guilloré (1946) - as lot 145 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster (1932) - as lot 146 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln-Zephyr Coupé (1937) - as lot 147 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Premiere Sedan (1956) - as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Model L Beetle Back Roadster by Brunn (1925) - as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model A DeLuxe Coupé with Custom House Trailer (1931) - as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Eight Station Sedan (1948) - as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-Touring (1915) - as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the Style i LeBaron (1931) - as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Model NC 18 Touring (1910) - as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan (1937) - as lot 156 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Northern Runabout (1903) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by H.J. Mulliner (1958) - as lot 158 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chalmers Thirty Pony Tonneau (1911) - as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Stevens-Duryea Model L Runabout (1903) - as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model AA 1.5-Ton Ice Truck (1930) - as lot 161 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé (1965) - as lot 162 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Pullman Model H Light Touring (1908) - as lot 163 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (1957) - as lot 164 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chervrolet Corvette Stingray Coupé (1973) - as lot 165 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Dodge Brothers Roadster (1925) - as lot 166 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model T Depot Hack (1925) - as lot 210 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model A Tudor Sedan (1931) - as lot 211 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 (1966) - as lot 212 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Diamond T 201 Pickup (1949) - as lot 213 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model T Touring (1913) - as lot 214 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Cretors Model A Sidewalk Popcorn Wagon (1918) - as lot 215 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Thunderbird Convertible (1965) - as lot 216 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Roadmaster Sedanet (1948) - as lot 217 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Cadillac V-16 Five Passenger Sedan by Fleetwood (Erik Fuller) - as lot 151 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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E-M-F Model 30 Speedster (1911) - as lot 218 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Hupmobile B-316 Boattail Roadster by Raulang (1933) - as lot 219 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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White Model 15-45 Yellowstone Park Tour Bus by Bender (1925) - as lot 220 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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MG TA Tickford Drophead Coupé by Salmons & Sons (1938) - as lot 221 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Model L Five-Passenger Brougham by Brunn (1929) - as lot 222 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Six Runabout (1927) - as lot 223 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer in the Style of Barker (1934) - as lot 224 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Super Eight Hunting Car by Mc Avoy & Son (1934) - as lot 225 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Pierce-Arrow Eight Limousine (1933) - as lot 226 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé (1964) - as lot 227 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chrysler New Yorker Convertible (1941) - as lot 228 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Lincoln Premiere Convertible (1957) - as lot 229 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Eight Convertible Sedan (1938) - as lot 230 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet (1960) - as lot 231 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chrysler Series 75 Tonneau Phaeton (1929) - as lot 232 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Pierce-Arrow Model 41 Convertible Victoria by Le Baron (1931) - as lot 233 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Cord 812 Westchester (1937) - as lot 234 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1958) - as lot 235 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Oakland Model 30 Touring (1912) - as lot 236 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (1935) - as lot 237 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by Le Baron (1941) - as lot 238 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Mercer Series 5 Sporting (1922) - as lot 239 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Standard Eight Coupé Roadster (1932) - as lot 240 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Roadmaster Sedanet (1946) - as lot 241 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Fleetline Country Club Aerosedan (1948) - as lot 242 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Limited Convertible (1958) - as lot 243 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Cadillac Five-Passenger Touring (1912) - as lot 244 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupé by LeBaron (1931) - as lot 245 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Caribbean Convertible (1956) - as lot 246 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Station Wagon (1940) - as lot 247 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan (1939) - as lot 248 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood (1941) - as lot 249 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-4 Seven-Passenger Touring (1916) - as lot 250 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Cord 810 Phaeton (1936) - as lot 251 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Duesenberg Model A/Y Phaeton Prototype by McFarlan (1937) - as lot 252 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy (1930) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy (1930) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Special Sedanet (1941) - as lot 255 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chrysler Town and Country Convertible (1949) - as lot 256 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Pullman Model O Roadster (1910) - as lot 257 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet One-Fifty Special Handyman (1954) - as lot 258 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Packard Caribbean Convertible (1955) - as lot 259 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Buick Model 67 Five-Passenger Sedan (1935) - as lot 261 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Maxwell Model 25 Five-Passenger Touring (1923) - as lot 262 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Willys Jeepster Phaeton (1950) - as lot 263 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Ford Model T Roadster (1919) - as lot 264 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Chevrolet Baby Grand Touring (1916) - as lot 265 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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Morris Ten Series M Saloon (1940) - as lot 266 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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It is an unusual auction for RM/Sotheby's, which was organized for the tenth time in Hershey on 6 and 7 October 2016. Some models would hardly be offered at other RM auctions, but Hershey has a heart for American exotics with bread-and-butter flair.

Lincoln Model L Beetle Back Roadster by Brunn (1925) - as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Lincoln Model L Beetle Back Roadster by Brunn (1925) - as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

The event lasted two days, during which 113 automobiles, estimated at a total of USD 14.54 million), went under the hammer. 55 percent of the vehicles were auctioned without a reserve price, so the excitement was high.

Good result

Those responsible at RM/Sotheby's were satisfied with the 100 cars sold (sales rate 88%), but perhaps somewhat less so with the total turnover of USD 11.3 million, which was 13% below expectations.

Special offer

Over four-fifths of the cars were of American provenance, including brands that are rarely seen elsewhere, such as Diamond, Hupmobile, Marmon, Maxwell, Mercer and Regal, to name just a few examples.

Marmon Wasp Recreation (1911) - as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Marmon Wasp Recreation (1911) - as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Scott Drickey - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

The rest was made up of the usual suspects and a few British exotics.

Surprisingly high prices

The 1932 Lincoln Model KB as a Boatttail Speedster (lot 144) was the surprise of the two auction days. Instead of the expected USD 200,000 to 275,000, the highest bidder paid USD 605,000 (EUR 544,500 or CHF 592,900) including commission/surcharge, which was 255 percent of the median estimate.

Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster (1932) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster (1932) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Also trading well above expectations were a 1925 Ford Model T and a 1925 White Model 15-45.

The Volvo PV 544 Sport from 1960 also clearly outperformed its estimated price. Instead of USD 15,000 to 20,000, the car fetched USD 34,100 (EUR 30,690 or CHF 33,418).

Pre-war cars fared better

A surprise was not only the high proportion of pre-war cars (75 lots), but also the fact that these did better than the estimated prices (93%) than the post-war vehicles (88%).

Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the Style i LeBaron (1931) - as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the Style i LeBaron (1931) - as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Expensive American classics

It was also typical of Hershey that for once the American luxury classics fetched the highest prices. At the top was a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy, which found its way into a new collection for USD 2.09 million (EUR 1.88 million or CHF 2.05 million).

Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy (1930) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy (1930) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Also in the top five were a 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster, the aforementioned Lincoln and a 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 41 Convertible Victora LeBaron.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

The only foreigner to make it into the top group was a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in roadster configuration, but its sale price of USD 825,000 (EUR 742,500 or CHF 808,500) was almost 20% below expectations.

Favorable opportunities

The high proportion of "no limit" offers made bargains possible. One of these was probably the 1960 Ford Zodiac Mk II Saloon, which sold for USD 4400.

Sunbeam Rapier Series IIIA Convertible (1963) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Sunbeam Rapier Series IIIA Convertible (1963) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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A Sunbeam Rapier Series III A Convertible from 1963 was also knocked down well below expectations, USD 8250 was enough for the winning bidder to take over the pretty Englishman.

A 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III cost only a little more, at USD 9900.

Sunbeam Alpine Series III (1963) - as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

Sunbeam Alpine Series III (1963) - as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 6/7, 2016

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Even fine European classics such as the Delahaye 135 M as a coupé by Guilloré from 1946 were sold for a reasonable price, in this case USD 77,000 was enough to cover the account.

13 cars not sold

13 of 113 cars could not be knocked down, most of them in the low six-figure segment.

Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé (1964) - as lot 227 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé (1964) - as lot 227 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

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In addition to American exotics, a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith from 1958, a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet from 1960 and a Jaguar E-Type FHC 3.8-liter Series 1 from 1964 were among the cars that did not find a new owner.

A Speedster barn find as a show star

The Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster from 1957 was not actually stored in a barn, but rather in a garage. The car was described as complete, but required extensive restoration. At USD 200,000 to 250,000, the car was not cheaply priced, but the bidders did not see it so narrowly and pushed the bids significantly higher.

Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter (1957) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter (1957) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 6/7, 2016

Copyright / Photographer: Theodore W. Piper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

In the end, the buyer had to pay USD 341,000 (EUR 306,900, CHF 334,180) for the restoration object. It will be interesting to see when this Speedster in condition 1 will reappear.

List of the auctioned cars

The following list shows all 113 cars offered at the Hershey auction with estimated prices in USD and sales prices (incl. commission/surcharge) in USD, EUR and CHF. The conversion was carried out using daily exchange rates (1 USD = 0.90 EUR, 1 USD = 0.98 CHF). The "NoL" column indicates whether a minimum bid had to be reached ("yes"). The column "% Est" compares the sales price with the average estimated value.

All information without guarantee.

The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	$ Est from	$ Est to	NoL	$ VPrice	€ VPrice	CHF VPrice	% Est
111	Ford Zodiac Mk II Saloon	1960	10000	15000	yes	4400	3960	4312	0.35
112	Buick Model 22-45 Five-Passenger Touring	1922	25000	30000	yes	24750	22275	24255	0.9
113	Pontiac Coupe	1928	18000	25000	Yes	13750	12375	13475	0.64
114	Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster by Dietrich	1929	55000	75000	yes	61600	55440	60368	0.95
115	Chevrolet Independence Coach	1931	25000	30000	yes	16500	14850	16170	0.6
116	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Sedan	1969	15000	20000	yes	9900	8910	9702	0.57
117	Sunbeam Rapier Series IIIA Convertible	1963	20000	25000	yes	8250	7425	8085	0.37
118	Ford Model A Tow Truck	1928	25000	30000	yes	25300	22770	24794	0.92
119	Oldsmobile Model R Curved Dash Runabout	1903	40000	60000	yes	49500	44550	48510	0.99
120	Studebaker Dictator Business Coupe Custom	1937	45000	65000	yes	29700	26730	29106	0.54
121	Willys M38 Jeep	1951	30000	50000	yes	38500	34650	37730	0.96
122	Overland Model 61T Touring	1912	90000	110000
123	Lincoln Model L Limousine by Brunn	1925	50000	60000	yes	27500	24750	26950	0.5
124	Oldsmobile Model 53 Five-Passenger Touring by Rothschild & Co.	1913	200000	250000
125	Marmon Model 68 Roadster by Murray	1928	70000	90000	yes	30250	27225	29645	0.38
126	Regal Underslung Model T Touring	1912	50000	75000
127	Packard Eight Convertible Sedan	1935	80000	100000		77000	69300	75460	0.86
128	Chevrolet Corvette	1959	75000	90000	yes	93500	84150	91630	1.13
129	Packard Eight Convertible Coupe	1929	110000	130000		105000	94500	102900	0.88
130	Sunbeam Alpine Series III	1963	20000	30000	yes	9900	8910	9702	0.4
131	Cretors Model D Horse-Drawn Popcorn Wagon	1910	35000	45000	yes	36300	32670	35574	0.91
132	Marmon Wasp Recreation	1911	90000	150000	yes	71500	64350	70070	0.6
133	Cadillac Series 62 Convertible	1958	125000	150000		104500	94050	102410	0.76
134	Ford Thunderbird Convertible	1962	40000	45000	yes	66000	59400	64680	1.55
135	Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan	1958	45000	60000	yes	30250	27225	29645	0.58
136	Packard Super Eight Two-Passenger Coupe	1934	120000	140000		123750	111375	121275	0.95
137	Winton Model K Touring	1906	200000	250000		160000	144000	156800	0.71
138	Chevrolet Model JD Pickup	1939	30000	40000	Yes	26400	23760	25872	0.75
139	Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria	1935	225000	275000
140	Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter	1957	200000	250000	Yes	341000	306900	334180	1.52
141	Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster	1969	60000	70000	Yes	70400	63360	68992	1.08
142	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1957	900000	1100000		825000	742500	808500	0.83
143	Lincoln Continental Club Coupe	1948	40000	50000	yes	28600	25740	28028	0.64
144	Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster	1932	200000	275000		605000	544500	592900	2.55
145	Delahaye 135 M Coach by Guilloré	1946	110000	140000		77000	69300	75460	0.62
146	Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster	1932	65000	75000	yes	63250	56925	61985	0.9
147	Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe	1937	125000	175000		187000	168300	183260	1.25
148	Lincoln Premiere Sedan	1956	30000	40000	yes	23100	20790	22638	0.66
149	Lincoln Model L 'Beetle Back' Roadster by Brunn	1925	125000	175000		154000	138600	150920	1.03
150	Ford Model A DeLuxe Coupe with Custom House Trailer	1931	100000	150000
151	Cadillac V-16 Five-Passenger Sedan by Fleetwood	1932	170000	210000		220000	198000	215600	1.16
152	Packard Eight Station Sedan	1948	60000	80000		47300	42570	46354	0.68
153	Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-3 Touring	1915	600000	750000
154	Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron	1931	175000	200000		159500	143550	156310	0.85
155	Packard Model NC '18' Touring	1910	125000	175000	yes	132000	118800	129360	0.88
156	Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan	1937	175000	200000		275000	247500	269500	1.47
157	Northern Runabout	1903	60000	70000		40000	36000	39200	0.62
158	Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by H.J. Mulliner	1958	160000	190000
159	Chalmers Thirty Pony Tonneau	1911	125000	150000		71500	64350	70070	0.52
160	Stevens-Duryea Model L Runabout	1903	120000	150000
161	Ford Model AA 1½-Ton Ice Truck	1930	25000	35000	yes	33000	29700	32340	1.1
162	Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupe	1965	40000	50000	yes	27500	24750	26950	0.61
163	Pullman Model H Light Touring	1908	60000	80000		51700	46530	50666	0.74
164	Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible	1957	70000	90000		77000	69300	75460	0.96
165	Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe	1973	18000	25000	yes	12100	10890	11858	0.56
166	Dodge Brothers Roadster	1925	18000	24000	Yes	16500	14850	16170	0.79
210	Ford Model T Depot Hack	1925	10000	15000	yes	24750	22275	24255	1.98
211	Ford Model A Tudor Sedan	1931	15000	20000	yes	13200	11880	12936	0.75
212	Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8	1966	60000	80000	yes	63800	57420	62524	0.91
213	Diamond T 201 Pickup	1949	35000	40000	Yes	33000	29700	32340	0.88
214	Ford Model T Touring	1913	20000	30000	Yes	28600	25740	28028	1.14
215	Cretors Model A Sidewalk Popcorn Wagon	1918	60000	90000		60500	54450	59290	0.81
216	Ford Thunderbird Convertible	1965	40000	50000	yes	34100	30690	33418	0.76
217	Buick Roadmaster Sedanet	1948	40000	50000	yes	40700	36630	39886	0.9
218	E-M-F Model 30 Speedster	1911	30000	50000	Yes	35750	32175	35035	0.89
219	Hupmobile B-316 'Boattail' Roadster by Raulang	1933	50000	60000		49500	44550	48510	0.9
220	White Model 15-45 Yellowstone Park Tour Bus by Bender	1925	40000	50000	yes	88000	79200	86240	1.96
221	MG TA 'Tickford' Drophead Coupe by Salmons & Sons	1938	75000	110000		77000	69300	75460	0.83
222	Lincoln Model L Five-Passenger Brougham by Brunn	1929	40000	50000	yes	38500	34650	37730	0.86
223	Packard Six Runabout	1927	75000	100000		101750	91575	99715	1.16
224	Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer in the style of Barker	1934	50000	70000	yes	60500	54450	59290	1.01
225	Packard Super Eight Hunting Car by McAvoy & Son	1934	75000	100000		55000	49500	53900	0.63
226	Pierce Arrow Eight Limousine	1933	40000	50000	yes	61600	55440	60368	1.37
227	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe	1964	110000	140000
228	Chrysler New Yorker Convertible	1941	60000	70000	yes	64900	58410	63602	1
229	Lincoln Premiere Convertible	1957	50000	60000		66000	59400	64680	1.2
230	Packard Eight Convertible Sedan	1938	70000	80000		65250	58725	63945	0.87
231	Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet	1960	130000	150000
232	Chrysler Series 75 Tonneau Phaeton	1929	50000	60000	yes	37400	33660	36652	0.68
233	Pierce-Arrow Model 41 Convertible Victoria by LeBaron	1931	400000	475000		456500	410850	447370	1.04
234	Cord 812 Westchester	1937	40000	60000	yes	55000	49500	53900	1.1
235	Chevrolet Impala Convertible	1958	100000	125000	yes	161700	145530	158466	1.44
236	Oakland Model 30 Touring	1912	40000	50000	Yes	44000	39600	43120	0.98
237	Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster	1935	900000	1200000		880000	792000	862400	0.84
238	Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron	1941	90000	120000
239	Mercer Series 5 Sporting	1922	90000	120000	yes	66000	59400	64680	0.63
240	Packard Standard Eight Coupe Roadster	1932	80000	100000		107250	96525	105105	1.19
241	Buick Roadmaster Sedanet	1946	40000	50000	yes	55000	49500	53900	1.22
242	Chevrolet Fleetline 'Country Club' Aerosedan	1948	40000	50000	yes	33000	29700	32340	0.73
243	Buick Limited Convertible	1958	80000	100000		90750	81675	88935	1.01
244	Cadillac Five-Passenger Touring	1912	90000	110000		88000	79200	86240	0.88
245	Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron	1931	250000	325000
246	Packard Caribbean Convertible	1956	80000	100000	yes	68200	61380	66836	0.76
247	Ford V-8 DeLuxe Station Wagon	1940	100000	140000		88000	79200	86240	0.73
248	Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan	1939	170000	200000		170500	153450	167090	0.92
249	Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood	1941	35000	45000	Yes	49500	44550	48510	1.24
250	Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A-4 Seven-Passenger Touring	1916	400000	500000
251	Cord 810 Phaeton	1936	150000	175000		154000	138600	150920	0.95
252	Duesenberg Model A/Y Phaeton Prototype by McFarlan	1927	450000	550000		340000	306000	333200	0.68
253	Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Murphy	1930	1600000	2000000		2090000	1881000	2048200	1.16
254	Citroën 11BL 'Légère' Sedan	1949	20000	30000	yes	23100	20790	22638	0.92
255	Buick Special Sedanet	1941	40000	50000	yes	29700	26730	29106	0.66
256	Chrysler Town and Country Convertible	1949	65000	75000		60000	54000	58800	0.86
257	Pullman Model O Roadster	1910	65000	85000		66000	59400	64680	0.88
258	Chevrolet One-Fifty Special Handyman	1954	30000	35000	yes	24200	21780	23716	0.74
259	Packard Caribbean Convertible	1955	80000	100000		77000	69300	75460	0.86
260	Volvo PV 544 Sport	1960	15000	20000	yes	34100	30690	33418	1.95
261	Buick Model 67 Five-Passenger Sedan	1935	50000	60000	yes	34100	30690	33418	0.62
262	Maxwell Model 25 Five-Passenger Touring	1923	25000	35000	yes	11000	9900	10780	0.37
263	Willys Jeepster Phaeton	1950	25000	30000	Yes	23100	20790	22638	0.84
264	Ford Model T Roadster	1919	18000	25000	Yes	16500	14850	16170	0.77
265	Chevrolet Baby Grand Touring	1916	15000	20000	Yes	23100	20790	22638	1.32
266	Morris Ten Series M Saloon	1940	12000	16000	Yes	11000	9900	10780	0.79

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