Bonhams auctions 66 cars at the Simeone Museum in Philadelphia on October 2, 2017

TEXTSeptember 19, 2017 · 4 min

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Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Sports Tourer (1913) - as lot 335 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Bentley 3 Liter Speed Model Four Seater Tourer (1924) - as lot 339 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model T Custom Stake-Bed Pickup Truck (1926) - as Lot 301 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model A Coupé (1929) - as lot 302 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Franklin Model G Touring (1912) - as lot 303 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible (1983) - as lot 304 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Porsche 911T Targa (1971) - as lot 305 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette (1954) - as lot 306 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Datsun Fairlady 1600 Convertible (1967) - as lot 307 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Triumph TR3 Convertible (1960) - as lot 308 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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BMW M-Roadster/Dinan Supercharged (1998) - as lot 309 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Bentley Brooklands Sports Saloon (1996) - as lot 310 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Regal Underslung Model N Roadster (1910) - as lot 311 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Austin-Healey 100 BN1 (1954) - as lot 312 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model A Huckster Conversion (1931) - as lot 313 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 (1963) - as lot 314 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Morgan 4/4 Series 1 Roadster (1936) - as lot 315 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Fiat 124 Sport Coupé (1972) - as lot 316 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Bricklin SV-1 Two Seater Gullwing Coupé (1975) - as lot 317 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette 327/360HP Roadster (1963) - as lot 318 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mack AB 2C2 Cab Stake Bed (1917) - as lot 319 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Bentley 4.5 Liter 'Le Mans Replica' Fabric Tourer (1929) - as lot 320 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupé (1952) - as lot 321 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Studebaker Model 2R612 1/2 Ton Pickup with Box and Cover (1950) - as lot 322 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Phantom I Chassis (1927) - as lot 323 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Triumph 1.5 Liter Two Seater 'Brooklands' Special (1937) - as lot 324 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model T Touring (1914) - as lot 325 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Porsche 911SC Targa (1980) - as lot 326 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 230SL (1966) - as lot 327 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model T Touring Car (1919) - as lot 328 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe Coupé (1966) - as lot 329 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon (1963) - as lot 330 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Stearns-Knight L4 Touring (1920) - as lot 331 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Mercury of Canada Pickup (1949) - as lot 332 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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MG TC Midget (1948) - as lot 333 at the Philadelphia auction of Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1960) - as lot 334 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Humber 8.5HP Twin-Cylinder Two Seater (1904) - as lot 336 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (1968) - as lot 337 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 230S Sedan (1968) - as lot 338 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Ferrari Mondial 8 Coupé (1982) - as lot 340 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Thunderbird Coupé (1956) - as lot 341 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model T Touring Car (1913) - as lot 342 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Stevens-Duryea Model C6 Five-Passenger Touring (1913) - as lot 343 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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MG TF (1954) - as lot 344 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Cadillac Model 61 Touring Car (1922) - as lot 345 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1948) - as lot 346 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette L76 Roadster (1965) - as lot 347 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Desoto Model K Roadster Espanol (1929) - as lot 348 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Porsche 912 Coupé (1968) - as lot 349 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Steam Runabout (1900) - as lot 350 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Stanley Type C 6.5 HP Two/Four Seater Runabout (1903) - as lot 351 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mobile Model 4 5.5HP Steam Runabout (1900) - as lot 352 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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BMW M6 Coupé (1988) - as lot 353 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Stoddart Dayton 10C Raceabout/4-Seat Roadster (1910) - as lot 354 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Chrysler Town & Country Convertible (1948) - as lot 355 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Ford Panel Delivery Truck (1935/36) - as lot 356 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Willy Roadster (1931) - as lot 357 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 (1967) - as lot 358 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Dodge Daytona PPG Indy Pace Car (1983) - as lot 359 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Two Door Landau Coupé (1974) - as lot 360 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 230N 4-Door 'Limousine' (1937) - as lot 361 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Buick Lesabre Convertible (1963) - as lot 362 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Buick Series 50 Dyanflow Estate Wagon (1951) - as lot 363 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1948) - as lot 364 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Jaguar MK IX Saloon (1959) - as lot 365 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 230N Roadster (1937) - as lot 366 at the Philadelphia auction by Bonhams on October 2, 2017

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Ford Model T Custom Stake-Bed Pickup Truck (1926) - als Lot 301 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

Ford Model A Coupé (1929) - als Lot 302 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

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Franklin Model G Touring (1912) - als Lot 303 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible (1983) - als Lot 304 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

Porsche 911T Targa (1971) - als Lot 305 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette (1954) - als Lot 306 an der Philadelphia-Versteigerung von Bonhams am 2. Oktober 2017

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia is certainly a fitting setting for a classic car auction and so Bonhams is returning to the widely renowned collection on October 2, 2017 to bring 66 cars as well as many automobilia and spare parts under the hammer.

In total, the cars on offer are worth around USD 4.93 million (EUR 4.15 million, CHF 4.6 million), with each vehicle expected to fetch around USD 75,000 (EUR 63,000, CHF 69,000).

Pre-war surplus

Typical of Bonhams' fall auction is the high proportion of pre-war vehicles. In fact, 28 cars were built before 1938 and the post-war cars (1948 to 1959) are also very well represented with 13 examples.

Bentley 4.5 Liter 'Le Mans Replica' Fabric Tourer (1929) - as lot 320 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

Accordingly, many long-forgotten brands can also be found in the diverse range, including Franklin, Humber, Mack, Regal, Stanley, Stearns-Knight, Stevens-Duryea and Stoddard.

Epic breadth

The Bonhams offering is epic in its diversity.

Datsun Fairlady 1600 Convertible (1967) - as lot 307 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

There is a rare Datsun Fairlady 1600 from 1967, as well as a Unimog 404, a very early Morgan 4/4 from 1936, a Fiat 124 Coupé from 1972 or Oldsmobile Tornado from 1966.

Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Steam Runabout (1900) - as lot 350 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

You can even bid for a steam car, a Locomobile Style 2 5.5 HP from 1900.

American wing sports car

The Bricklin SV-1 was only built for three years in 2854 examples and was actually intended to be a safety vehicle of the latest generation. With its safety bumpers, the Bricklin may not have been the most beautiful car, but it had gullwing doors, did not weigh too much and could rely on the power of large V8 engines.

Bricklin SV-1 Two Seater Gullwing Coupé (1975) - as lot 317 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

In fact, the driving performance was quite comparable to that of the Corvette. The rarely driven example in safety orange is offered for USD 17,000 to 20,000.

The American M6

Bonhams advertises the BMW of the E24 series, known in this country as the M635 CSI, as an M6. It was built in 1988 for the American market, which means catalytic converter-cleaned 256 hp (instead of the 286 hp in European versions). The estimated USD 40,000 to 50,000 seems reasonable.

BMW M6 Coupé (1988) - as lot 353 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

If you prefer something more modern, you might like the BMW Z3 M Roadster from 1998 (with an additional turbocharger)?

The budget Porsche

USD 35,000 to 40,000 for an early 911? Not quite. The white coupé is a 1968 912, i.e. the car with the four-cylinder engine. After all, the Porsche already had a five-speed gearbox when it was new and, as is well known, the 1.6-liter engine was well suited to the lightweight coupé.

Porsche 912 Coupé (1968) - as lot 349 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

The vehicle on offer is said to have covered around 90,000 miles, has a patina and is largely in its original condition. In this country, good Porsche 912s are valued at least twice as high. And the 912 is being sold in Philadelphia without a reserve price, like 41 other lots, sometimes 2/3 of the offer.

A Beetle Cabriolet

A VW Beetle Cabriolet from 1968 was valued at USD 15,000 to 20,000, which Bonhams describes as a good basis for a simple restoration.

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet (1968) - as lot 337 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

The car, which is no longer entirely original, presents itself in an attractive red color and, like all its fellow cars, looks extremely appealing at first glance.

The London-Edinburgh-Rolls

The most expensive car in the auction is a Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost "London-to-Edinburgh" Sports Tourer from 1913, one of a total of 188 London-Edinburgh Silver Ghosts. This type became famous because at the beginning of the 20th century it was possible to cover the distance from London to the Scottish city in the north in the same gear, a distance of over 1200 kilometers. These cars were praised for being very reliable and fast at the same time.

Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Sports Tourer (1913) - as lot 335 at Bonhams' Philadelphia auction on October 2, 2017

According to Bonhams, the car on offer has an extremely extensive history and is now estimated at USD 1.1 to 1.5 million.

Further information on the auction can be found on the Bonhams website.

Cars on offer

The following list shows all the cars on offer with estimated prices in USD, € and CHF. The column "NoR" indicates offers without a reserve price with "yes". All information without guarantee.

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	$ Est from	$ Est to	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	NoR
301	Ford Model T Custom Stake-Bed Pickup Truck	1926	8000	12000	6700	10000	7700	12000	Yes
302	Ford Model A Coupe	1929	14000	18000	12000	15000	13000	17000	Yes
303	Franklin Model G Touring	1912	35000	45000	29000	38000	34000	43000	Yes
304	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	1983	22000	28000	18000	23000	21000	27000	Yes
305	Porsche 911T Targa	1971	55000	65000	46000	54000	53000	62000	Yes
306	Chevrolet Corvette	1954	50000	65000	42000	54000	48000	62000
307	Datsun Fairlady 1600 Convertible	1967	10000	15000	8400	13000	9600	4000	Yes
308	Triumph TR3 Convertible	1960	8000	12000	6700	10000	7700	12000	Yes
309	BMW M-Roadster/Dinan Supercharged	1998	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000	Yes
310	Bentley Brooklands Sports Saloon	1996	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000	Yes
311	Shelf UNDERSLUNG MODEL N ROADSTER	1910	100000	150000	84000	130000	96000	40000
312	Austin-Healey 100 BN1	1954	30000	40000	25000	33000	29000	38000	Yes
313	Ford MODEL A Huckster Conversion	1931	10000	15000	8400	13000	9600	4000	Yes
314	Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404	1963	15000	20000	13000	17000	14000	19000	Yes
315	Morgan 4/4 SERIES 1 ROADSTER	1936	40000	60000	33000	50000	38000	58000
316	Fiat 124 Sport Coupé	1972	18000	24000	15000	20000	17000	23000	Yes
317	Bricklin SV-1	1975	17000	20000	14000	17000	16000	19000
318	Chevrolet CORVETTE 327/360HP Roadster	1963	75000	100000	63000	84000	72000	96000
319	Mack AB "C" Cab Stake Bed	1917	15000	25000	13000	21000	14000	24000	Yes
320	Bentley 4.5 Liter 'Le Mans Replica' Fabric Tourer Vanden Plas	1929	600000	700000	500000	590000	580000	670000
321	Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupé Tickford	1952	50000	60000	42000	50000	48000	58000
322	Studebaker Model 2R612 1/2 Ton Pickup with Box and Cover	1950	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000
323	Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom I Chassis	1927	75000	100000	63000	84000	72000	96000	Yes
324	Triumph 1.5 Liter Two Seater 'Brooklands' Special (Approx. year)	1937	45000	55000	38000	46000	43000	53000
325	Ford Model T Touring	1914	35000	45000	29000	38000	34000	43000	Yes
326	Porsche 911SC Targa	1980	32000	38000	27000	32000	31000	36000	Yes
327	Mercedes-Benz 230 SL	1966	40000	60000	33000	50000	38000	58000
328	Ford Model T Touring Car	1919	10000	15000	8400	13000	9600	4000	Yes
329	Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe Coupe	1966	30000	35000	25000	29000	29000	34000
330	Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon	1963	50000	80000	42000	67000	48000	77000
331	Stearns-Knight L4 Touring	1920	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000	Yes
332	Mercury of Canada Pickup	1949	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
333	MG TC Midget	1948	30000	35000	25000	29000	29000	34000	Yes
334	Chevrolet Corvette Convertible	1960	55000	75000	46000	63000	53000	72000
335	Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost 'London-to-Edinburgh' Sports Tourer Reuters	1913	1100000	1500000	920000	1300000	1100000	1400000
336	Humber 8.5HP Twin-Cylinder Two Seater	1904	90000	110000	75000	92000	86000	110000
337	Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet	1968	15000	20000	13000	17000	14000	19000	Yes
338	Mercedes-Benz 230 S Sedan	1968	15000	25000	13000	21000	14000	24000	Yes
339	Bentley 3 LITER SPEED MODEL FOUR SEATER TOURER	1924	250000	350000	210000	290000	240000	340000
340	Ferrari Mondial 8 Coupe	1982	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
341	Ford Thunderbird Coupe	1956	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
342	Ford Model T Touring Car	1913	10000	20000	8400	17000	9600	9000	Yes
343	Stevens-Duryea Model C6 Five-Passenger Touring	1913	150000	225000	130000	190000	140000	220000	Yes
344	MG TF	1954	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000	Yes
345	Cadillac Model 61 Touring Car	1922	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000	Yes
346	Lincoln Continental Convertible	1948	25000	35000	21000	29000	24000	34000
347	Chevrolet CORVETTE L76 Roadster	1965	40000	60000	33000	50000	38000	58000
348	DeSoto MODEL K ROADSTER ESPANOL	1929	30000	40000	25000	33000	29000	38000	Yes
349	Porsche 912 Coupe	1968	35000	40000	29000	33000	34000	38000	Yes
350	Locomobile STYLE 2 5.5HP STEAM RUNABOUT	1900	35000	45000	29000	38000	34000	43000
351	Stanley Type C 6.5 HP Two/Four Seater Runabout	1903	55000	70000	46000	59000	53000	67000
352	Mobile MODEL 4 5.5HP STEAM RUNABOUT	1900	40000	50000	33000	42000	38000	48000
353	BMW M6	1988	40000	50000	33000	42000	38000	48000	Yes
354	Stoddard Dayton 10C Raceabout/4-Seat Roadster	1910	125000	175000	100000	150000	120000	170000
355	Chrysler Town & Country Convertible	1948	100000	130000	84000	110000	96000	20000
356	Ford Panel Delivery Truck (1936)	1935	8000	12000	6700	10000	7700	12000	Yes
357	Willys Roadster	1931	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
358	Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8	1967	65000	70000	54000	59000	62000	67000
359	Dodge Datyona PPG Indy Pace Car	1983	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
360	Chevrolet Monte Carlo Two Door Landau Coupe	1974	15000	25000	13000	21000	14000	24000	Yes
361	Mercedes-Benz 230 N 4-Door 'Limousine'	1937	3000	6000	2500	5000	2900	5800	Yes
362	Buick LeSabre Convertible	1963	5000	10000	4200	8400	4800	9600	Yes
363	Buick Series 50 Dyanflow Estate Wagon	1951	15000	20000	13000	17000	14000	19000	Yes
364	Lincoln Continental Convertible	1948	20000	30000	17000	25000	19000	29000	Yes
365	Jaguar Mk IX Saloon	1959	15000	20000	13000	17000	14000	19000	Yes
366	Mercedes-Benz 230 N Roadster	1937	100000	125000	84000	100000	96000	20000	Yes

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