RM/Sotheby's Hershey Auction 2018 - electric cars on the rise

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Created on October 14, 2018

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Bruno von Rotz

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Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Robin Adams - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jordan Kwasnycia - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jeff Creech - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Theodore W. Pieper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Joshua Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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RM/Sotheby's

Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Rasy Ran - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Phil Greatorex - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Theo Civitello - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Matt Reese - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

- Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Robin Adams - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jordan Kwasnycia - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Greg Keysar - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jeff Creech - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Theodore W. Pieper - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Joshua Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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RM/Sotheby's

Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Rasy Ran - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Phil Greatorex - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Theo Civitello - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Matt Reese - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Der Cadillac V16 Roadster mit Fleedwood-Karosserie von 1930 wurde mit USD 495'000 das teuerste Auto der Versteigerung - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Viel Interesse, volles Haus - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Der Plymouth Fury Convertible von 1960 kam auf USD 209'000 - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Grosses Bieteraufkommen - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Besichtigung vor der Versteigerung - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Volvo 1800E Coupe (1971) - angeboten als Lot 153 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 60 Special Touring Sedan by Fleetwood (1939) - angeboten als Lot 154 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (1980) - angeboten als Lot 155 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1964) - angeboten als Lot 156 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Playboy A48 Convertible (1948) - angeboten als Lot 157 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford F-100 Pickup (1956) - angeboten als Lot 158 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Baker Electric Model W Runabout (1912) - angeboten als Lot 159 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Super Eight Phaeton by Derham (1939) - angeboten als Lot 160 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Continental Mark II (1956) - angeboten als Lot 161 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Mitchell Model E Runabout (1907) - angeboten als Lot 162 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon (1965) - angeboten als Lot 163 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Type 55 Opera Coupe (1917) - angeboten als Lot 164 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Six Roadster (1928) - angeboten als Lot 165 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Stanley Model 64 Roadster (1913) - angeboten als Lot 166 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Stanley Model Z Mountain Wagon (1909) - angeboten als Lot 167 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Single Six Touring (1924) - angeboten als Lot 168 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chrysler Airflow Coupe (1937) - angeboten als Lot 169 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Citroën 2CV6 Convertible (1983) - angeboten als Lot 170 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1989) - angeboten als Lot 171 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Riviera (1969) - angeboten als Lot 172 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Volkswagen "Weekender" Microbus (1969) - angeboten als Lot 173 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Porsche 356 Speedster Recreation (1957) - angeboten als Lot 174 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (1968) - angeboten als Lot 175 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 Sunliner (1959) - angeboten als Lot 176 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1960) - angeboten als Lot 177 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight Convertible (1957) - angeboten als Lot 178 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette (1954) - angeboten als Lot 179 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Jaguar XK 150 Fixed Head Coupe (1958) - angeboten als Lot 180 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Citroën SM Coupe (1972) - angeboten als Lot 181 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pierce-Arrow Model 33 Seven-Passenger Phaeton (1924) - angeboten als Lot 182 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron (1941) - angeboten als Lot 183 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton (1934) - angeboten als Lot 184 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1965) - angeboten als Lot 185 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (1957) - angeboten als Lot 186 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cord 810 Westchester (1936) - angeboten als Lot 187 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Eight Convertible Coupe (1929) - angeboten als Lot 188 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (1955) - angeboten als Lot 189 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model L Town Sedan (1930) - angeboten als Lot 190 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Eight Phaeton (1934) - angeboten als Lot 191 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Model T Coupe (1927) - angeboten als Lot 193 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Fleetline DeLuxe Sedan (1949) - angeboten als Lot 194 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Crestline Skyliner (1954) - angeboten als Lot 195 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Continental Cabriolet (1947) - angeboten als Lot 196 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Milburn Electric Model 27 Brougham (1917) - angeboten als Lot 197 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Model B Five-Window Coupe (1932) - angeboten als Lot 198 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Kaiser Deluxe Golden Dragon Sedan (1951) - angeboten als Lot 199 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Series EB Canopy Truck (1935) - angeboten als Lot 200 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Nash Ambassador Custom Cabriolet (1948) - angeboten als Lot 201 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster (1932) - angeboten als Lot 202 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Stanley 735B Seven-Passenger Touring (1921) - angeboten als Lot 203 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Oldsmobile L-38 Convertible Coupe "Safety Transmission" (1938) - angeboten als Lot 204 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Coupe (1940) - angeboten als Lot 205 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Special Riviera Coupe (1955) - angeboten als Lot 206 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Reo Model G Speed Wagon Delivery Truck (1926) - angeboten als Lot 207 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Hudson Series H Super Six Great Race Car (1916) - angeboten als Lot 208 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Custom Eight Roadster (1931) - angeboten als Lot 209 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Oldsmobile Model R "Curved Dash" Runabout (1901) - angeboten als Lot 210 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon (1947) - angeboten als Lot 211 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cord 812 Cabriolet (1937) - angeboten als Lot 212 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan by LeBaron (1932) - angeboten als Lot 213 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Model UEFR "30" Limousine (1911) - angeboten als Lot 214 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Plymouth Fury Convertible (1960) - angeboten als Lot 215 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pierce-Arrow Model A Seven-Passenger Touring (1930) - angeboten als Lot 216 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe (1939) - angeboten als Lot 217 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-16 Limousine Brougham by Fleetwood (1932) - angeboten als Lot 218 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model KB Five-Passenger Sedan (1932) - angeboten als Lot 219 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Phaeton (1937) - angeboten als Lot 220 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile (1960) - angeboten als Lot 221 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 62 Coupe DeVille (1955) - angeboten als Lot 222 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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MG MGA 1600 Mk II Roadster (1962) - angeboten als Lot 223 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Morgan Plus 4 (1961) - angeboten als Lot 224 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (1956) - angeboten als Lot 225 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser (1982) - angeboten als Lot 226 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series Sixty Special Sedan by Fleetwood (1961) - angeboten als Lot 227 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Triumph TR4A (1966) - angeboten als Lot 228 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick D-4 Express Truck (1916) - angeboten als Lot 229 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Clipper Panama Hardtop Coupe (1954) - angeboten als Lot 356 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Oldsmobile Model R "Curved Dash" Runabout (1903) - angeboten als Lot 357 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Marion Model 33 Bobcat (1912) - angeboten als Lot 358 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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MG TD (1952) - angeboten als Lot 359 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (1957) - angeboten als Lot 360 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon (1965) - angeboten als Lot 361 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette "Fuel-Injected" 283:283 (1957) - angeboten als Lot 362 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupé (1951) - angeboten als Lot 363 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Custom Eight Roadster (1931) - angeboten als Lot 364 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cord 812 Cabriolet (1937) - angeboten als Lot 365 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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MG A 1500 (1957) - angeboten als Lot 366 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster (1936) - angeboten als Lot 367 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet Brunn (1938) - angeboten als Lot 368 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 75 Town Sedan by Fleetwood (1938) - angeboten als Lot 369 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Nash Ambassador Suburban (1947) - angeboten als Lot 370 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe Conversion (1938) - angeboten als Lot 371 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Deluxe Convertible (1949) - angeboten als Lot 372 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Northern Runabout (1905) - angeboten als Lot 373 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Bel Air 'Fuel-Injected' Convertible (1957) - angeboten als Lot 374 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Skylark Convertible (1953) - angeboten als Lot 375 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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American Eagle Touring (1911) - angeboten als Lot 376 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Delahaye 43A Charabanc (1911) - angeboten als Lot 377 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan Dietrich (1934) - angeboten als Lot 378 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Special Sport Phaeton (1940) - angeboten als Lot 379 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chevrolet Independence Coach (1931) - angeboten als Lot 380 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chrysler 300G Convertible (1961) - angeboten als Lot 381 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster (1969) - angeboten als Lot 382 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan (1938) - angeboten als Lot 383 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pierce-Arrow Model 51 Sport Coupe LeBaron (1932) - angeboten als Lot 384 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Model T Coupe de Ville (1909) - angeboten als Lot 385 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Rolls-Royce 25/30 Saloon Lancefield (1937) - angeboten als Lot 386 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Type 63 Phaeton (1924) - angeboten als Lot 388 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-12 Victoria Coupe Fisher (1931) - angeboten als Lot 389 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Model T Speedster (1920) - angeboten als Lot 390 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan Fleetwood (1940) - angeboten als Lot 391 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Custom Limousine (1941) - angeboten als Lot 392 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan Fleetwood (1938) - angeboten als Lot 393 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline Judkins (1937) - angeboten als Lot 394 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster (1936) - angeboten als Lot 395 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria Darrin (1941) - angeboten als Lot 396 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-16 Roadster by Fleetwood (1930) - angeboten als Lot 397 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Special Convertible Phaeton (1937) - angeboten als Lot 398 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Convertible (1940) - angeboten als Lot 399 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Continental Cabriolet (1941) - angeboten als Lot 400 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan (1941) - angeboten als Lot 401 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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DeSoto Custom Convertible (1948) - angeboten als Lot 402 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria (1936) - angeboten als Lot 403 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chrysler Town and Country Convertible (1949) - angeboten als Lot 404 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1949) - angeboten als Lot 405 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Monarch Convertible (1951) - angeboten als Lot 406 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Super Convertible (1953) - angeboten als Lot 407 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Club Coupe (1947) - angeboten als Lot 408 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Dietrich (1932) - angeboten als Lot 409 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Everitt Six-48 Touring (1912) - angeboten als Lot 410 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-12 Two-Passenger Coupe Fleetwood (1935) - angeboten als Lot 411 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (1939) - angeboten als Lot 412 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 (1965) - angeboten als Lot 413 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster (1934) - angeboten als Lot 414 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pope-Hartford Model D Side-Entrance Tonneau (1905) - angeboten als Lot 415 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster LeBaron (1934) - angeboten als Lot 416 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Cadillac V-8 Phaeton Fisher (1931) - angeboten als Lot 417 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-2 Seven-Passenger Touring (1913) - angeboten als Lot 418 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Five-Window Coupe Custom (1932) - angeboten als Lot 419 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (1964) - angeboten als Lot 420 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Chrysler Town and Country Sedan (1948) - angeboten als Lot 421 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Ford Thunderbird (1956) - angeboten als Lot 423 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Lincoln Model KB Seven Passenger Limousine (1934) - angeboten als Lot 424 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Morgan Plus 4 (1960) - angeboten als Lot 425 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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Buick Special Sedan (1941) - angeboten als Lot 426 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

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It was a very American auction that RM/Sotheby's organized in Hershey over two days on 11 and 12 October 2018. The majority of the 146 vehicles on offer (the 147th was withdrawn before the auction began) were of American origin and there were also many typical American automobiles on offer.

Bild Continental Mark II (1956) - angeboten als Lot 161 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

In total, the automobiles were valued at around USD 13.5 million. In the end, however, a total of USD 10.7 million was raised for the vehicles, although 89 percent of all vehicle lots were knocked down.

Pre-war dominance

On average, the vehicles were around 76 years old; not quite half of the cars came from the decades after the war, while the larger half were built in the pre-war period. The oldest car, an Oldsmobile Model R "Curved Dash" Rundabout from 1901 (lot 210) was estimated at USD 50,000 to 75,000, but was sold for much less, namely USD 40,700.

Bild Oldsmobile Model R "Curved Dash" Runabout (1901) - angeboten als Lot 210 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

The most recent car was a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (R107, lot 171), for which bids of between USD 20,000 and 25,000 were expected, but USD 17,600 was enough to buy it (including surcharge/commission).

Bild Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1989) - angeboten als Lot 171 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

However, this does not mean that the prices were generally well below expectations. Around a third of the lots were sold above the median estimate.

Valuable electric cars

Two electric cars were offered on 11/12 October 2018, both pulverized their respective estimates and were sold for around twice the expected price.

Bild Milburn Electric Model 27 Brougham (1917) - angeboten als Lot 197 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

The Milburn Elctric Model 27 Brougham from 1917 (lot 197), which was in the catalog for USD 25,000 to 35,000, achieved a sales price of USD 63,250.

Bild Baker Electric Model W Runabout (1912) - angeboten als Lot 159 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

The 1912 Baker Electric Model W Runabout (lot 159), estimated at USD 85,000 to 100,000, was gilded at USD 192,500.

Steam cars, another alternative form of propulsion, had a much harder time of it. The three Stanleys were knocked down for 59 to 93 percent of their estimated value.

Surprise of the day - American Eagle

When the bidding battle for the 1911 American Eagle Touring (lot 376) came to an end, the highest bid was 338 percent of the median estimate.

Bild American Eagle Touring (1911) - angeboten als Lot 376 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

In the end, the buyer paid USD 242,000 for the tourer, which had once been built as a one-off to test a new type of "tire" that featured aluminum sidewalls and spring-supported rubber treads. Was it the special history that spurred on the bidding war?

Expensive Playboy

Lot 157, a Playboy A48 Convertible from 1948, was also significantly more expensive than expected. USD 132,000 was ultimately due, with a moderate estimate of USD 55,000 to 75,000.

Bild Playboy A48 Convertible (1948) - angeboten als Lot 157 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

This was one of the 91 extremely compact cars built, which had a folding tin roof that was very advanced for the time.

45 brands

The American brands Buick (8 cars), Cadillac (17), Chevrolet (11), Chrysler (4), Ford (17) and Packard (16) dominated the auction, but in addition to these widely represented manufacturers, there were also some with their name on just one of the cars, e.g. Autobianchi, Continental, Delahaye, Everitt, Kaiser, Marmon, Monarch, Northern, Pontiac, Reo or Volvo.

Bild Volvo 1800E Coupe (1971) - angeboten als Lot 153 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

The Volvo 1800E was the first car to go under the hammer on the very first day and it did very well: the buyer paid USD 38,500, which was significantly more than the estimated value (USD 25,000 to 30,000).

Packard and Cadillac

Three Packards and a Cadillac were the highest priced in the run-up to the auction.

Bild Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Dietrich (1932) - angeboten als Lot 409 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

A 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich (lot 409) was expected to be the most expensive, with an estimate of USD 600,000 to 750,000. The bidders did not want to go that high, the bids dried up at USD 540,000 and the car remained unsold.

Bild Der Cadillac V16 Roadster mit Fleedwood-Karosserie von 1930 wurde mit USD 495'000 das teuerste Auto der Versteigerung - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

The 1930 Cadillac V16 Roadster with Fleetwood body (lot 397), which was valued at USD 400,000 to 450,000 (lot 397), fared better. The purchase price of USD 495,000 even exceeded the median estimate.

Bild Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan by LeBaron (1932) - angeboten als Lot 213 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

Two other Packards (lots 395 and 396) were knocked down at 84 and 82 percent of the median estimate, while a 1932 Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan with body by LeBaron found its way into a new garage for USD 225,000, about a quarter below the median estimate.

European raisins

The Europeans were relatively thinly represented in Hershey, but there were still two Jaguar XK Coupés for sale, two Jaguar E-Types, a Triumph TR4A, two MGAs and an MG TD, as well as a 1911 Delahaye 43A Charabanc (lot 377) estimated at USD 100,000 to 150,000 with plenty of transport capacity, which, however, only attracted bids of up to USD 80,000 and was therefore not sold.

Bild Delahaye 43A Charabanc (1911) - angeboten als Lot 377 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Hershey am 11./12. Oktober 2018

While the two XK coupés from Jaguar found new owners, the two E-Types were left standing. The 1972 Citroën SM went to a new owner for USD 46,750, a 1957 MGA for USD 30,800 and the 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile for just USD 23,100, about half the expected price. However, some of the estimates were certainly somewhat optimistic.

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
153	Volvo 1800E Coupe	1971	25'000	30'000	35'000	38'500	38'115	33'110	+40%	V
154	Cadillac Series 60 Special Touring Sedan by Fleetwood	1939	40'000	50'000	39'000	42'900	42'471	36'894	-4.67%	V
155	Mercedes-Benz 450 SL	1980	20'000	25'000	15'500	17'050	16'879	14'663	-24.22%	V
156	Lincoln Continental Convertible	1964	30'000	40'000	35'000	38'500	38'115	33'110	+10%	V
157	Playboy A48 Convertible	1948	55'000	75'000	120'000	132'000	130'680	113'520	+103.08%	V
158	Ford F-100 Pickup	1956	35'000	40'000	24'500	26'950	26'680	23'177	-28.13%	V
159	Baker Electric Model W Runabout	1912	85'000	100'000	175'000	192'500	190'575	165'550	+108.11%	V