RM/Sotheby's Hershey Auction 2021 - Duesenberg and old Americans on a high

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Created on October 11, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alex Stewart - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Teddy Pieper - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Chris Groch - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Stephen Rossini - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Avery Peechatka - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ryan Merrill - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sean Smith - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Eric Silberg - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

James Graves - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Gabor Mayer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alex Stewart - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Drew Shipley - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Teddy Pieper - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Josh Sweeney - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Chris Groch - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Stephen Rossini - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Avery Peechatka - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ryan Merrill - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sean Smith - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Eric Silberg - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

James Graves - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Gabor Mayer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Duesenberg Model J Roadster "Green Hornet" (1931) - as lot 279 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Schwinn Whizzer (1948) - as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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REO Speed Wagon Special (1915) - as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Opel 18C Regent Cabriolet (1932) - as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Alvis 25 Speed (1939) - as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Nash-Healey Roadster (1951) - as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton (1931) - as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible (1970) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet (1948) - as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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MG A Mk II Police Car (1961) - as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Pierce-Arrow Twelve Town Car Prototype (1936) - as lot 165 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible (1947) - as lot 168 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Sedan by Darrin (1940) - as lot 169 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton (1937) - as lot 171 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Pierce-Arrow Series 31 Four-Passenger Roadster (1919) - as lot 174 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton (1929) - as lot 179 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau (1903) - as lot 180 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Templar Model 4-45 Sportette (1918) - as lot 181 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 300 b Cabriolet D "Adenauer" (1955) - as lot 182 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1984) - as lot 183 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupe (1963) - as lot 184 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1962) - as lot 187 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Allard K1/2 Two-Seater (1950) - as lot 188 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Drophead Coupe (1960) - as lot 189 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' (1967) - as lot 190 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1 'Le Mans' (1954) - as lot 191 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Rolls-Royce 25/30 Saloon (1936) - as lot 192 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 (1959) - as lot 195 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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BMW Isetta 300 (1958) - as lot 239 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Triumph TR-6 (1972) - as lot 240 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Peerless Model 19 Touring (1909) - as lot 248 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Sedan (1941) - as lot 255 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Stevens-Duryea Roadster (1920) - as lot 256 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Studebaker Golden Hawk Custom (1956) - as lot 260 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Pierce-Arrow Eight Convertible Sedan (1934) - as lot 266 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I (1926) - as lot 267 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Packard Twelve Touring (1938) - as lot 268 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Diamond T 201 Pickup (1948) - as lot 275 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Roadster (1930) - as lot 277 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (1935) - as lot 278 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster (1931) - as lot 280 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Volvo 1800ES (1973) - as lot 285 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Ford Model A Deluxe Fordor Sedan (1931) - as lot 286 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Oldsmobile Station Wagon (1940) - as lot 287 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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MG "Cisitalia" Special (1952) - as lot 296 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Ford Galaxie 500 XL 'R-Code' (1964) - as lot 297 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Essex Series E Super Six Coupe (1932) - as lot 300 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Auburn 653 Phaeton (1935) - as lot 301 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey sale on October 7/8, 2021

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Ford Thunderbird (1957) - as lot 302 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Ford DeLuxe Roadster (1934) - as lot 303 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Buick Roadmaster Convertible (1956) - as lot 304 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Cadillac Series 314 Standard Five-Passenger Sedan (1927) - as lot 307 at the RM/Sotheby's Hershey auction on October 7/8, 2021

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Summary

On October 7 and 8, 2021, RM/Sotheby's auctioned 135 vehicles in Hershey. A total of USD 12.85 million was generated for the cars and the few two-wheelers, i.e. USD 90,100 per lot. The most expensive car was a 1931 Duesenberg Model J, which alone was good for USD 1.65 million in sales. Only one European make made it into the top 10 of the auction, which was dominated by American car brands. The sales quota amounted to 97 percent despite only 54 percent "no reserve" lots. On average, however, only 84 percent of the median estimate was bid. This auction report analyzes the results in detail and shows some of the vehicles in the picture.

This article contains the following chapters

American cars in particular
The green hornet from Duesenberg
Nine out of ten cars in the top 10 from the USA
The exception: Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport
Some surprises on the upside
Europeans not extremely sought after
Some bargains

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

For the 15th time, RM/Sotheby's held an auction on October 7-8, 2021 on the occasion of the Automobile Club of America's Eastern Division Fall Meeting. On offer were 135 vehicles, including a few two-wheelers and a caravan, in addition to various automobilia. The value of the vehicles had been estimated in advance at USD 14.5 million. This meant that USD 105,388 was expected per lot, which made it clear that not only top-of-the-range classics were going under the hammer. Around four-fifths of the vehicles on offer were from American car brands. The most represented were cars from Ford (20), Cadillac (18), Buick (15) and Packard (10). Together, these four brands alone accounted for 46% of the supply.

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