RM/Sotheby's Hershey 2023 - Rolls-Royce and steam mobile in demand

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Created on October 7, 2023

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Bruno von Rotz

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Corey Escobar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

RM Sotheby's - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Maxx Shostak - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Keagun Morkin - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Brian Rozar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sean Smith - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Robin Adams - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Nathan Deremer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Brent Isenberger - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ross Kyker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Matthew Jones - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Avery Peechetka - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alison Langley - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Corey Escobar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

RM Sotheby's - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Maxx Shostak - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Keagun Morkin - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Brian Rozar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sean Smith - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Robin Adams - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Nathan Deremer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Brent Isenberger - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ross Kyker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Matthew Jones - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Avery Peechetka - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alison Langley - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Rolls Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges in the style of Barker (1909) - Lot 446 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Fiat 600 Multipla (1959) - Lot 196 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Marmon 34B Seven-Passenger Touring (1920) - Lot 197 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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IHC Auto Wagon Model MW Delivery (1912) - Lot 198 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Model T Touring (1915) - Lot 199 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Marquette Model 25 Touring (1912) - Lot 200 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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White Model Forty Seven Passenger Touring (1913) - Lot 201 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Model 48 DeLuxe Phaeton (1935) - Lot 202 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 80 Roadster (1926) - Lot 203 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 54 Club Sedan (1932) - Lot 204 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce Arrow Model 33 Enclosed Drive Limousine (1922) - Lot 205 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 60 Special Sedan by Fleetwood (1941) - Lot 206 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Seven Passenger Sedan (1935) - Lot 207 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model B Sport Phaeton (1930) - Lot 208 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 1601 Sedan Custom (1936) - Lot 209 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Hudson Commodore Six Sedan (1949) - Lot 210 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Plymouth PB Sports Roadster by Kercheval (1932) - Lot 211 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Buick Series 80 Roadmaster Limousine by Brewster (1937) - Lot 212 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln Capri Convertible (1953) - Lot 213 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1948) - Lot 214 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Mercury Montclair Convertible (1956) - Lot 215 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman Coupé (1959) - Lot 216 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Injected (1958) - Lot 217 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (1958) - Lot 218 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chrysler 300D Convertible (1958) - Lot 219 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback (1969) - Lot 220 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible (1961) - Lot 221 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible (1967) - Lot 222 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Dodge Custom Royal Lancer D 500 Convertible (1957) - Lot 223 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Caribbean Convertible (1956) - Lot 224 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible (1965) - Lot 225 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Bel Air Fuel Injected Convertible (1957) - Lot 226 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Convertible (1963) - Lot 227 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile 442 (1968) - Lot 228 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Mustang K-Code Convertible (1965) - Lot 229 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Overland Model 82 Touring (1915) - Lot 230 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard One Twenty Convertible Coupé (1936) - Lot 231 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Caribbean (1953) - Lot 232 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 75 Five Passenger Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood (1937) - Lot 233 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet 210 Four Door Sedan with Trailer (1957) - Lot 234 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette (1957) - Lot 235 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupé (1947) - Lot 236 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Eldorado B (1957) - Lot 237 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chrysler 300F Convertible (1960) - Lot 238 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac DeVille Convertible (1970) - Lot 239 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford V-8 Station Wagon Custom (1936) - Lot 240 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Auburn 8-98A Custom Cabriolet (1931) - Lot 241 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan (1939) - Lot 242 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chrysler Airflow Eight Sedan (1934) - Lot 243 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard 740 Convertible Coupé (1930) - Lot 244 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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LaSalle Series 340 Convertible Coupé by Fisher (1930) - Lot 245 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac 370-A V-12 Roadster by Fleetwood (1931) - Lot 246 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile L-38 Convertible Coupe Safety Transmission (1938) - Lot 247 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Custom Eight Runabout (1928) - Lot 248 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Super Eight One Eighty Custom Touring Limousine by LeBaron (1941) - Lot 249 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac V-12 Special Phaeton by Fisher (1932) - Lot 250 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster (1933) - Lot 251 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Twelve 2/4 Passenger Coupé (1937) - Lot 252 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster in the style of Merrimac (1926) - Lot 253 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 85 V-12 Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood (1936) - Lot 254 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria (1933) - Lot 255 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Hudson Italia by Touring (1954) - Lot 256 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible (1958) - Lot 257 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lagonda LG45 Tourer (1936) - Lot 258 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln-Zephyr Continental Cabriolet (1940) - Lot 259 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac V-8 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood (1930) - Lot 260 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 Roadster (1973) - Lot 261 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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American Bantam Roadster (1938) - Lot 262 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1967) - Lot 263 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Model A Postal Truck (1929) - Lot 394 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile Model 6C Curved Dash Runabout (1904) - Lot 395 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Stanley Model 85 (1911) - Lot 396 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Century Tourist Dos-A-Dos (1902) - Lot 397 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Pope-Hartford Model B Rear-Entry Tonneau (1903) - Lot 398 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Model F Four-Passenger Touring (1905) - Lot 399 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Michigan Four-40 Touring (1912) - Lot 400 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Thomas Model 18 Rear Entrance Tonneau (1903) - Lot 401 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Stevens-Duryea Model C-Six- Seven-Passenger Touring (1913) - Lot 402 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Model T Runabout (1915) - Lot 403 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Maxwell Model L Tourabout (1905) - Lot 404 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cole Model 850-J Roadster (1915) - Lot 405 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chrysler CD 8 Sport Roadster (1931) - Lot 406 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe (1931) - Lot 407 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cord L-29 Cabriolet (1930) - Lot 408 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Super Eight One-Sixty Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan (1941) - Lot 409 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Hudson Traveler Sedan (1941) - Lot 410 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (1956) - Lot 411 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition (1976) - Lot 412 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof (1971) - Lot 413 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Dodge C-3-B Pickup Truck (1956) - Lot 414 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln Model K Phaeton (1931) - Lot 415 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Mustang K-Code Fastback (1966) - Lot 416 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Coupé (1978) - Lot 417 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cord 812 Custom Beverly (1937) - Lot 419 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Franklin Series 15 Convertible Coupé (1931) - Lot 420 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Super Eight 180 All-Weather Town Car by Rollson (1942) - Lot 421 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln KA Sedan Custom (1933) - Lot 422 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible (1947) - Lot 423 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 61 Coupé (1941) - Lot 424 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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DeSoto Adventurer Convertible (1957) - Lot 424 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Eight Coupé (1933) - Lot 425 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood (1940) - Lot 426 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford V-8 Speedster Special (1935) - Lot 427 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Lincoln Sport Phaeton Custom in the style of Murphy (1932) - Lot 428 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Model B Roadster (1932) - Lot 429 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac V-8 Convertible Sedan by Fisher (1935) - Lot 430 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Standard Eight Runabout (1929) - Lot 431 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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LaSalle Series 345-C Convertible Coupé (1933) - Lot 432 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Stanley Model K Semi Racer (1907) - Lot 433 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet 210 Four-Door Sedan with Trailer (1957) - Lot 434A an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 61 Coupe (1941) - Lot 434 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster (1933) - Lot 435 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Stutz DV-32 Tonneau Cowl Four-Passenger Speedster by LeBaron (1932) - Lot 436 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac V-8 Convertible Coupe by Fisher (1935) - Lot 437 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Imperial Crown Limousine (1956) - Lot 438 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Cadillac Series 75 Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan by Fleetwood (1936) - Lot 439 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford V-8 Deluxe Roadster (1936) - Lot 440 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster (1930) - Lot 441 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Imperial Southampton Two Door Hardtop (1956) - Lot 442 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Auburn Twelve Salon Cabriolet (1934) - Lot 443 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Ford Deluxe Convertible (1940) - Lot 444 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Stanley Model F Side-Entrance Touring (1908) - Lot 445 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria (1937) - Lot 447 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chrysler New Yorker Convertible (1956) - Lot 448 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton (1933) - Lot 449 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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DeLorean DMC-12 (1981) - Lot 450 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A (1938) - Lot 451 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible (1962) - Lot 452 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Volvo PV 544 (1962) - Lot 453 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Microbus Conversion (1974) - Lot 454 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Independence Sport Roadster (1931) - Lot 455 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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BMW Isetta 300 (1957) - Lot 456 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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MG TC (1949) - Lot 457 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Chevrolet Master Sports Roadster by Holden (1934) - Lot 458 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

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Hershey is located between the Appalachian Mountains and the Blue Mountains and is traditionally a meeting place for automobile enthusiasts interested in historic vehicles. Hershey is also known as the center of the Anique Automobile Club of America. Every year, RM/Sotheby's auctions rare and vintage automobiles, automobilia and motorcycles at the Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet.

On October 4 and 5, 2023, the time had come again and over 300 lots came under the hammer over two days, including 138 motorized vehicles. They had been estimated in advance at a value of around USD 13.2 million, meaning that each vehicle was expected to fetch around USD 96,000. 100 of them, i.e. 72%, were auctioned without a reserve price, guaranteeing a high sales rate.

Bild Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan (1939) - Lot 242 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

With 91% of the vehicles sold, the auction was a success. On average, bidders went for up to 79% of the median estimate, but there were considerable swings both upwards and downwards.

American-influenced offer

The most represented brands were Cadillac (18 vehicles), Ford (16), Packard (16), Chevrolet (9), Oldsmobile (6) and Pierce Arrow (6). The other brands represented and their cars were also mostly American-made.

Bild Plymouth PB Sports Roadster by Kercheval (1932) - Lot 211 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

However, there were also some European cars up for auction, including those built by Mercedes-Benz (2), Rolls-Royce (2), BMW, Fiat, Lagonda, MG, Volvo and Volkswagen (1 each).

Old to antique cars

On average, the auctioned vehicles were around 83 years old, the year of construction ranged from 1902 to 1981, the majority, namely 89 vehicles, were from the pre-war period (up to and including 1942).

Bild Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton (1933) - Lot 449 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

The Auburn, Packard and Pierce-Arrow cars on offer were particularly old, while the three Dodges were comparatively young at 63 years old on average.

High-flyer Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

By far the most expensive car sold was a 1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50 HP with "Roi de Belges" bodywork in the style of Barker.

Bild Rolls Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges in the style of Barker (1909) - Lot 446 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

Although the highest bid of USD 650,000 was not immediately enough to win the auction, the recently fully restored car finally changed hands for USD 698,500 (EUR 656,590, CHF 635,635) after renegotiations.

Bild Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster (1933) - Lot 251 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

Two Auburn Twelve cars, a 1934 Salon Cabriolet and a 1933 Salon Speedster, also fetched high prices, moving to a new garage for USD 400,000 and 350,000 respectively.

Embattled steam mobile

A Stanley Model F from 1908 as a "Side-Entrance Touring" model caused a prolonged bidding war, which ended at USD 260,000 instead of the expected USD 130,000 to 160,000.

Bild Stanley Model F Side-Entrance Touring (1908) - Lot 445 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

The car thus found a new owner for an impressive USD 286,000 (EUR 268,840, CHF 260,260).

Bild Hudson Italia by Touring (1954) - Lot 256 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

Also hotly contested was a 1954 Hudson Italia with bodywork by Touring Superleggera from Italy. The sale price was listed at USD 495,000 (EUR 465,300, CHF 450,450), which was well above the estimated value of USD 250,000 to 350,000.

Bild Volvo PV 544 (1962) - Lot 453 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

A Volvo PV 544 from 1962 and a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster from 1926 with a European background also clearly outperformed their estimates.

Some bargains

But there were also bargain cars in Hershey.

Bild Cadillac Series 61 Coupe (1941) - Lot 434 an der RM/Sotheby's Hershey Versteigerung vom 4./5. Oktober 2023

For example, a 1941 Cadillac Series 61 coupé only cost USD 18,700, a 1922 Pierce-Arrow Model 33 fetched just USD 20,900 and a 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 roadster could be purchased for as little as USD 60,500 (estimated at USD 90,000 to 120,000).

There was no correlation between age and deviation from the estimated value; for most American brands, the highest bids were around 70 to 85% of the mean estimated value.

The three Hudson (benefiting from the Italia) and the three Stanley (driven by the aforementioned 1908 car) performed better.

With total sales of USD 10.2 million for the 125 cars and motorcycles sold, RM/Sotheby's must have been quite satisfied after the two-day event, although a few consignors may have seen things differently.

Offered and Sold Vehicles

The following table lists all offered and sold vehicles with estimated prices, highest bids, and sale prices. The price conversion was made at the exchange rate valid on the auction day. All information is provided without guarantee.

Lot	Car	Year	USD Est from	USD Est to	USD HP	USD SP	CHF SP	EUR SP	% Est	S
195	Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide	1973	10'000	15'000	7000	8050	7325	7567	-35.6%	V
196	Fiat 600 Multipla	1959	30'000	40'000	27'000	29'700	27'027	27'918	-15.14%	V
197	Marmon 34B Seven-Passenger Touring	1920	50'000	60'000	32'000	35'200	32'032	33'088	-36%	V
198	IHC Auto Wagon Model MW Delivery	1912	30'000	35'000	33'000	36'300	33'033	34'122	+11.69%	V
199	Ford Model T Touring	1915	18'000	22'000	12'000	13'200	12'012	12'408	-34%	V
200	Marquette Model 25 Touring	1912	60'000	80'000	35'000	38'500	35'035	36'190	-45%	V
201	White Model Forty Seven-Passenger Touring	1913	70'000	90'000	47'500	52'250	47'547	49'115	-34.69%	V