American Cabinet of Rarities to be auctioned in Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

TEXTOctober 9, 2013 · 7 min

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Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe (1937) - on offer as lot 126 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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DeSoto Hardtop Coupe (1961) - on offer as lot 102 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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American Austin Roadster (1932) - on offer as lot 105 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Nash Metropolitan Coupe (1957) - on offer as lot 114 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan Coupe (1948) - on offer as lot 116 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Healey Elliott Saloon (1947) - on offer as lot 121 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Franklin Series 11-B Sport Touring by American Body Company (1927) - on offer as lot 155 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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American Austin Station Wagon (1933) - on offer as lot 158 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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American Bantam Deluxe Roadster (1939) - on offer as lot 209 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Kissel Model 8-95 White Eagle Speedster (1929) - on offer as lot 219 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Oakland Model 30 Touring (1912) - on offer as lot 221 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Chalmers Model 24 Touring (1914) - on offer as lot 227 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Gardner Model 120 Roadster (1929) - on offer as lot 258 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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Liberty Six Special Touring (1922) - on offer as lot 261 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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American Austin Pickup (1934) - on offer as lot 262 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

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DeSoto Hardtop Coupe (1961) - als Lot 102 an der RM Auction Hershey am 10./11. Oktober 2013 im Angebot

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American Austin Roadster (1932) - als Lot 105 an der RM Auction Hershey am 10./11. Oktober 2013 im Angebot

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Nash Metropolitan Coupe (1957) - als Lot 114 an der RM Auction Hershey am 10./11. Oktober 2013 im Angebot

This is not one of the high-price auctions with Ferrari sports cars worth millions. Although a Jaguar E-Type or an XK 120 can also be found on the lot list of the Hershey auction, which RM is holding on the weekend of October 10/11, as well as some Mercedes models, the majority of the offerings are American classics and rarities.

Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe (1937) - on offer as lot 126 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

No high-price auction

116 cars will go under the hammer, with a total of nine to twelve million USD expected as auction proceeds, which corresponds to around 8.5 million euros or CHF 9.7 million. On average, each of the vehicles to be sold is expected to fetch USD 91,950 (Euro 68,000 or CHF 83,000).

The car estimated to be the most expensive is a 1910 Pierce-Arrow 48-SS Seven-Passenger Touring, which is expected to go to its new owner for USD 550,000 to 750,000.

42% of the lots will go under the hammer "without reserve", i.e. without a minimum sale price.

Unknown American rarities

The majority of the vehicles date from the pre-war or post-war years, but in addition to many reasonably well-known American vehicles from Ford, Packard, Cadillac or Chevrolet, it is the rarities that are particularly interesting from a European perspective.

Three American Austin and one American Bantam

American Bantam Deluxe Roadster (1939) - on offer as lot 209 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

Today they are considered rarities, although they were once planned as people's cars, the American Austin. But the global economic crisis and misjudged buyer preferences made life difficult for the American Austin and its successor, the American Bantam. Now they are being rediscovered, but seeing four of these cars at auction is a stroke of luck.

Franklin 11-8 Sport

From 1902 to 1934, the Franklin Automobile Company built around 150,000 vehicles that belonged to the luxurious luxury class.

Franklin Series 11-B Sport Touring by American Body Company (1927) - on offer as lot 155 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

The 1927 Franklin Series 11-B Sport Touring on offer has an air-cooled inline six-cylinder engine and a four-door open body from the "American Body Company". The estimated price for this largely drivable car is USD 40,000 to 60,000.

Kissel Model 8-95

The Kissel brand is one of the many American car manufacturers, numbering around 1000, that have long been forgotten. And this despite the fact that Kissel cars were as popular back then as a Porsche or a Ferrari might be today.

Kissel Model 8-95 White Eagle Speedster (1929) - on offer as lot 219 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

The Kissel Motor Car Company built as many as 35,000 cars between 1906 and 1930, and around 150 are said to have survived, including the 1929 Model 8-95 White Eagle Speedster equipped with a Lycoming engine, which is now expected to find a new owner after many years of ownership for USD 90,000 to 110,000.

Oakland Model 30 Touring

The Oalkand Motor Company only existed between 1907 and 1909 and decided to switch to the more common four-cylinder engine after just one year and little success with a vertical-running two-cylinder engine. This increased sales figures, but by 1909 Oakland was already a division of the General Motors Corporation.

Oakland Model 30 Touring (1912) - on offer as lot 221 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

In 1912, the Oakland Model 30 Touring was offered, still equipped with the in-line four-cylinder engine and brakes on the rigid rear axle. The black beauty is said to be worth USD 50,000 to 65,000.

Chalmers Model 24 Touring

Between 1908 and 1930, the Chalmers Motor Car Company produced cars that were famous and popular, not least because of their success in early motorsport.

Chalmers Model 24 Touring (1914) - on offer as lot 227 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

The Chalmers Model 24 Touring from 1914 is powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine and is somewhat reminiscent of the Thomas Flyer. However, at USD 100,000 to 130,000, a considerable amount must be invested.

Gardner Model 120 Roadster

Gardner is also one of America's vanished car brands. Russel E. Gardner began producing vehicles in 1920, mainly using components from major suppliers but making no compromises when it came to design. Despite its good reputation and sales success, the company was forced to close its doors in 1932 during the Great Depression.

Gardner Model 120 Roadster (1929) - on offer as lot 258 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

The Gardner Model 120 Roadster with Lycoming in-line eight-cylinder engine was built in 1929 and already featured hydraulic brakes on all wheels and sprung front and rear axles. Now the two-door roadster is said to be worth USD 40,000 to 60,000.

Liberty Six Special Touring

Percy Owen founded the Liberty Motor Car Company in 1916, having previously been head of sales at Winton and Chalmers. A team of respected engineers built cars that were easy to drive and comfortable for passengers compared to the competition. The vehicles were powered by a six-cylinder engine designed in-house. The early success motivated Owen and his investors to invest in a large factory, which turned out to be a bad decision in the following recession, forcing Owen to sell the company in 1923.

Liberty Six Special Touring (1922) - on offer as lot 261 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

The Liberty Six Special Touring from 1922 is a typical representative of the vehicles produced, of which just ten are said to have survived. It is now expected to sell for between USD 40,000 and 60,000.

These were just under a dozen cars, some of which do not even know the brand name. The list of 116 cars includes many other rarities, such as a Healey Elliott Saloon from 1947, a Northern Runabout from 1904 or a Stanley Model E2 Runabout from 1909.

Healey Elliott Saloon (1947) - on offer as lot 121 at the RM Auction Hershey on October 10/11, 2013

If you've fallen in love with one of these rare classics, it's not too late. You can also bid online or by phone. Further information can be found on the auction website.

List of vehicles on offer

The following list shows the 116 vehicles on offer, including the USD estimate prices, which have been converted into euros and CHF using daily exchange rates.

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	$ Est from	$ Est to	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	Comment
101	Ford Model T Runabout	1911	50000	75000	37000	55500	45000	67500	Without reserve
102	DeSoto Hardtop Coupe	1961	50000	60000	37000	44400	45000	54000	Without reserve
103	Ford Thunderbird Convertible	1955	35000	45000	25900	33300	31500	40500	Without reserve
104	Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner	1957	45000	60000	33300	44400	40500	54000	Without reserve
105	American Austin Roadster	1932	35000	50000	25900	37000	31500	45000	Without reserve
106	Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II	1963	20000	25000	14800	18500	18000	22500	Without reserve
107	Buick Model G Roadster	1909	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
108	Cadillac V-8 Town Coupe	1934	50000	70000	37000	51800	45000	63000
109	Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe	1962	50000	60000	37000	44400	45000	54000
110	Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster	1962	100000	120000	74000	88800	90000	108000
111	Cadillac V-8 Town Sedan by Fisher	1931	35000	40000	25900	29600	31500	36000	Without reserve
112	BMW Isetta 300	1958	25000	35000	18500	25900	22500	31500	Without reserve
113	Ford Model T Pie Wagon	1912	25000	35000	18500	25900	22500	31500	Without reserve
114	Nash Metropolitan Coupe	1957	20000	30000	14800	22200	18000	27000	Without reserve
115	Ford Model T Open Runabout	1911	40000	50000	29600	37000	36000	45000	Without reserve
116	Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan Coupe	1948	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
117	Chrysler Royal Eight Business Coupe	1933	60000	80000	44400	59200	54000	72000
118	Lincoln Model L Tonneau-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Locke	1929	110000	135000	81400	99900	99000	121500
119	Schmidt Truck	1910	20000	25000	14800	18500	18000	22500	Without reserve
120	Stanley Model E2 Runabout	1909	80000	100000	59200	74000	72000	90000
121	Healey Elliott Saloon	1947	35000	50000	25900	37000	31500	45000	Without reserve
122	Jaguar XK120 Roadster	1951	130000	150000	96200	111000	117000	135000
123	Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet	1958	70000	90000	51800	66600	63000	81000
124	Pontiac Special Six Station Wagon by Hercules	1940	70000	90000	51800	66600	63000	81000
125	Cadillac Series 61 Club Coupe 'Sedanette'	1949	45000	65000	33300	48100	40500	58500
126	Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe	1937	65000	80000	48100	59200	58500	72000
127	Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad	1956	70000	90000	51800	66600	63000	81000
128	Packard Eight Sport Phaeton	1930	75000	100000	55500	74000	67500	90000
129	Packard Eight Convertible Victoria	1934	150000	250000	111000	185000	135000	225000
130	Cadillac V-8 Transformable Town Convertible by Fleetwood	1929	75000	100000	55500	74000	67500	90000
131	Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn	1936	185000	225000	136900	166500	166500	202500
132	Chevrolet Fleetmaster Station Wagon	1948	75000	95000	55500	70300	67500	85500
133	Packard Super Eight Convertible Coupe	1938	150000	175000	111000	129500	135000	157500
134	Chrysler CH Imperial Convertible Sedan	1932	180000	200000	133200	148000	162000	180000
135	Locomobile Model 48 Speedster	1914	150000	200000	111000	148000	135000	180000
136	Pierce-Arrow 48-SS Seven-Passenger Touring	1910	550000	750000	407000	555000	495000	675000
137	Essex Super Six Speedabout by Biddle & Smart	1927	55000	65000	40700	48100	49500	58500
138	Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer in the style of Barker	1934	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
139	Lincoln Model K Seven-Passenger Sedan	1935	60000	75000	44400	55500	54000	67500
140	Ford Model T Coupelet	1915	55000	70000	40700	51800	49500	63000
141	Kissel Model 6-45 'Gold Bug' Speedster	1920	160000	200000	118400	148000	144000	180000
142	Firestone-Columbus Raceabout	1912	100000	125000	74000	92500	90000	112500
143	Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan	1935	120000	150000	88800	111000	108000	135000
144	Chrysler Town and Country Newport Coupe	1950	40000	50000	29600	37000	36000	45000	Without reserve
145	Shaft Model K Runabout	1910	20000	25000	14800	18500	18000	22500
146	Cretors Model D Popcorn Wagon	1926	110000	125000	81400	92500	99000	112500
147	Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan	1937	100000	140000	74000	103600	90000	126000
148	Cadillac Series 60 Special Town Car by Derham	1941	125000	175000	92500	129500	112500	157500
149	Pierce-Arrow Eight Limousine	1933	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
150	Cadillac Model E Runabout	1905	60000	90000	44400	66600	54000	81000	Without reserve
151	Shaft Model K Runabout	1909	25000	30000	18500	22200	22500	27000	Without reserve
152	Dodge Brothers Half-Ton Pickup	1921	25000	32000	18500	23680	22500	28800	Without reserve
153	Gar Wood 28' Triple Cockpit Runabout "Hornet"	1932	280000	340000	207200	251600	252000	306000
154	Packard Model UEFR '30' Limousine	1911	175000	225000	129500	166500	157500	202500
155	Franklin Series 11-B Sport Touring by American Body Company	1927	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
156	Cadillac V-12 Town Sedan by Fisher	1931	75000	100000	55500	74000	67500	90000
157	Pierce-Arrow Model 80 Five-Passenger Sedan	1926	55000	75000	40700	55500	49500	67500	Without reserve
158	American Austin Station Wagon	1933	35000	50000	25900	37000	31500	45000	Without reserve
206	Benz Patent Motor Car Recreation	1886	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
207	Lincoln Continental Town Car	1977	12000	16000	8880	11840	10800	14400	Without reserve
208	Stevens-Duryea Model L Stanhope	1903	20000	30000	14800	22200	18000	27000
209	American Bantam Deluxe Roadster	1939	30000	40000	22200	29600	27000	36000	Without reserve
210	Ford Model T Speedster	1912	15000	25000	11100	18500	13500	22500
211	BMW Isetta 300	1957	30000	40000	22200	29600	27000	36000	Without reserve
212	Oldsmobile Model B 'Curved-Dash' Runabout	1905	60000	70000	44400	51800	54000	63000
213	Ford Model A Roadster	1928	60000	80000	44400	59200	54000	72000
214	Chevrolet Closed Cab Pickup	1934	28000	35000	20720	25900	25200	31500	Without reserve
215	Northern Runabout	1904	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000
216	Packard Eight Station Sedan	1948	50000	60000	37000	44400	45000	54000
217	International Harvester M-W Delivery Car	1912	30000	40000	22200	29600	27000	36000	Without reserve
218	Dunbar Model 1200 Popcorn Wagon	1912	175000	200000	129500	148000	157500	180000
219	Kissel Model 8-95 White Eagle Speedster	1929	90000	110000	66600	81400	81000	99000
220	Cadillac V-12 Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood	1931	175000	225000	129500	166500	157500	202500
221	Oakland Model 30 Touring	1912	50000	65000	37000	48100	45000	58500
222	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster	1955	85000	100000	62900	74000	76500	90000
223	Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7 Sports Convertible	1963	75000	95000	55500	70300	67500	85500
224	Minerva Type GG Torpedo by Van den Plas	1912	60000	80000	44400	59200	54000	72000
225	Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz	1957	125000	175000	92500	129500	112500	157500
226	Lagonda 16/80 Tourer	1934	90000	110000	66600	81400	81000	99000
227	Chalmers Model 24 Touring	1914	100000	130000	74000	96200	90000	117000
228	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	1968	70000	85000	51800	62900	63000	76500
229	Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe	1931	120000	140000	88800	103600	108000	126000
230	Rolls-Royce 20/25 Enclosed Limousine Sedanca by Thrupp & Maberly	1933	80000	120000	59200	88800	72000	108000
231	Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster	1966	110000	130000	81400	96200	99000	117000
232	Ford Thunderbird 'E-Bird' Convertible	1957	120000	140000	88800	103600	108000	126000
233	Packard Eight Cabriolet by Graber	1933	90000	150000	66600	111000	81000	135000
234	Ford Three-Window Coupe	1934	75000	100000	55500	74000	67500	90000	Without reserve
235	Packard Eight Sport by Pullman	1926	65000	85000	48100	62900	58500	76500
236	Stutz Model MB Versailles by Weymann	1930	80000	110000	59200	81400	72000	99000
237	Packard Eight Convertible Victoria	1935	130000	150000	96200	111000	117000	135000
238	Chrysler CL Imperial Convertible Roadster by LeBaron	1933	550000	650000	407000	481000	495000	585000
239	Packard Eight Phaeton	1934	80000	100000	59200	74000	72000	90000	Without reserve
240	Studebaker Commander Regal DeLuxe Convertible	1947	25000	35000	18500	25900	22500	31500	Without reserve
241	Ford Thunderbird Convertible	1956	45000	60000	33300	44400	40500	54000	Without reserve
242	Chrysler Town and Country Newport Coupe	1950	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
243	Plymouth Special Deluxe Six Station Wagon	1948	45000	60000	33300	44400	40500	54000	Without reserve
244	Cadillac Series 62 Convertible	1950	60000	75000	44400	55500	54000	67500	Without reserve
245	Pierce-Arrow Model 125 Coupe	1929	45000	65000	33300	48100	40500	58500	Without reserve
246	Buick Roadmaster Convertible	1947	60000	80000	44400	59200	54000	72000	Without reserve
247	Ford Super DeLuxe Sportsman	1947	175000	225000	129500	166500	157500	202500	Without reserve
248	Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria	1955	60000	75000	44400	55500	54000	67500	Without reserve
249	Mercury Station Wagon	1950	100000	125000	74000	92500	90000	112500	Without reserve
250	Oldsmobile 442 W30	1970	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000	Without reserve
251	Ford Thunderbird Convertible	1957	50000	65000	37000	48100	45000	58500	Without reserve
252	Chrysler Town and Country Sedan	1948	70000	90000	51800	66600	63000	81000	Without reserve
253	Mercury Custom Eight-Passenger Station Wagon	1952	100000	120000	74000	88800	90000	108000
254	Ford F100 Pickup	1954	30000	35000	22200	25900	27000	31500	Without reserve
255	Packard Twelve Seven-Passenger Limousine	1934	80000	100000	59200	74000	72000	90000	Without reserve
256	Ford Model T Depot Hack	1926	20000	30000	14800	22200	18000	27000	Without reserve
257	Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan	1939	140000	180000	103600	133200	126000	162000
258	Gardner Model 120 Roadster	1929	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000
259	Packard Super Eight Club Sedan	1934	80000	100000	59200	74000	72000	90000
260	Packard Caribbean Convertible	1953	75000	100000	55500	74000	67500	90000
261	Liberty Six Special Touring	1922	40000	60000	29600	44400	36000	54000
262	American Austin Pickup	1934	30000	50000	22200	37000	27000	45000	Without reserve
263	Land Rover Series IIA "Air-Portable"	1969	45000	65000	33300	48100	40500	58500	Without reserve

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