The Second Annual Kirk F. White Motorcars Auction, held April 29, 1972 at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pennsylvania was much larger than the previous one … and even more confusing to figure out.
The sale itself had twice the vehicles, the sell-through rate was a superior 65.6% and the total sale 71.6% greater.
As with 1971 the catalog, supplemental consignments list and results report provided little substantive information on most of the consignments. Just fourteen of the 172 vehicles had chassis numbers … and three of those apparently were withdrawn and didn’t appear in the final results. Seven lots didn’t have a year of manufacture, and three didn’t have a manufacturer’s name. Several lot numbers were noted twice in the results but for different vehicles and amounts. Other vehicles in the results had no lot numbers.
Pulling it all together as best as possible under the circumstances gives this picture:
| Year | Cars Sold/ Offered | Sale % | Average Sale | In 2017 Dollars | Median Sale | In 2017 Dollars | Total $ | In 2017 Dollars |
| 1972 | 107/163 | 65.6% | $4,254 | $26,873 | $2,800
[65.8%] |
$16,632 | $455,165 | $2,703,680 |
| 1971 | 46/82 | 56.1% | $5,763 | $35,882 | $3,500
[60.7%] |
$21,420 | $265,100 | $1,622,412 |
[2017 dollars based on the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index, $5.94/$1 for 1972 and $6.12/$1 for 1971.]
The concept of adjusting for inflation was sufficiently intriguing that I have included the same calculation for all the 2nd Annual KFW Motorcars Auction. It brings up some useful insights. Here are some examples:
- The values of mainstream cars – Fords, Chevys, the Plymouth convertible, MG TD – both then and now are comparable in terms of the dollar’s purchasing power.
- A case in point is the Rajo head Model T Speedster sold for $1,700 ($10,098 in 2017 dollars.) RM Sotheby’s sold a similar T Speedster with a Rajo head at Hershey in October for $9,500, $10,450 with commission.
- More exotic cars have escalated much further away from mainstream collectors’ resources. Examples are:
- Packard 734 Speedster;
- Ferrari Superamerica;
- Ferrari 275 LM;
- The no-saled Mercedes S Roadster (even if it was a cabriolet).
This is the T Speedster sold by RM at Hershey.
I hope it makes for an interesting and informative discussion.
The lots that follow are sorted by Marque, Model, Body Style and Year.
Lot # 219 1885 Hearse; S/N PA11651; OEWhite/Red leather; Hammered Sold at $900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,346]
Lot # 235 1954 London Double-Decker Bus; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $875. – RHD. – Registration OLD 586. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,198.]
Lot # 066 1929 REO [?] Model H Roadster Pickup; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $17,226.]
Lot # 018 1936 AC Sports; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $8,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $8,700. – RHD. Driving light, fog lights, rear-mounted spares, Andre Telecontrol shocks, built in jacks. – Factory demonstrator, displayed at the 1937 London Motor Show, over 20 rally and hill climb trophies. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $51,768.]
Lot # 106 1956 AC Aceca Coupe; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,692.]
Lot # 151 1963 Alfa Romeo; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $950. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,643.]
Lot # 209 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $$11,286.]
Lot # 148 Allard; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,474.]
Lot # 307 1951 Allard J2 Chrysler Roadster; S/N 99J1734; Red; Withdrawn
Lot # 022 1952 Allard J2X-Cadillac Roadster; S/N Unknown; Red; Hammered Sold at $3,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $20,790.]
Lot # 073 1952 Allard J2X-Cadillac Roadster; S/N Unknown; White/Red; Hammered Sold at $5,600 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,600. – Envelope body, prepared Cadillac engine – [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $33,264.]
Lot # 073A 1956 Ariel Square 4 Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Black, Polished stainless steel fenders/Black; Hammered Sold at $875 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $875. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,198.]
Lot # 076 1932 Auburn; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $6,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $6,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $36,234.]
Lot # 012 1931 Auburn 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Maroon, Black/Red, Black tweed; Not sold at Hammer bid of $800 – A tired, original restoration project. – . [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $4,752.]
Lot # 042 1931 Auburn Convertible Sedan; S/N Unknown; Blue, Black fenders; Beige cloth top; Hammered Sold at $3,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,500. – Dual sidemounts, single Pilot-Ray. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $20,790.]
Lot # 017 1935 Auburn 851; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $4,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $24,354.]
Lot # 038 1938 Austin Bantam Roadster; S/N Unknown; Red, Maroon Sweep Panel/Black; Hammered Sold at $2,050 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,050. – Folding windshield, disc wheels, hubcaps. – [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,177.]
Lot # 102 1953 Bentley 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,700. – RHD. Hubcaps, trim rings, fender mirrors, radio. – Registration DLT 777. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $33,858.]
Lot # 228 1951 Bentley Custom; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $5,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $29,700.]
Lot # 092 1948 Bentley Mark VI 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by Park Ward; S/N Unknown; Black, Sand sides/Green leather; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,600. – RHD. Fender mirrors, driving light, sunroof. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $21,384.]
Lot # 220 1956 Bentley S1 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by James Young; S/N Unknown; Black, Tan sides; Not viewed, notes from the catalog condition; Hammered Sold at $7,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,000. – Drinks cabinets, tables, power steering, automatic, tools, hubcaps, trim rings, whitewalls. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $41,850.]
Lot # 070 1928 Bentley Speed 6 Touring, Body by Vanden Plas; S/N Unknown; BRGreen; Beige top; Not sold at Hammer bid of $11,100. – RHD. Vanden Plas style replica body, upgraded to Speed 6 specs, wire wheels, dual sidemounts with one mirror, running board tool boxes. – Registration YU 3741. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $65,934.]
Lot # 163 1938 Bertram; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $425. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $2,525.]
Lot # 234 1936 BMW 328 Roadster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,692.]
Lot # 238 1927 Bugatti Type 35A Sports; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,300. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $19,602.]
Lot # 033 1930 Buick 7-Passenger Phaeton; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,200. – Wire wheels, whitewalls, dual sidemounts. – Restored in 1968. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $24,948.]
Lot # 153 1923 Buick Model 645 Touring; S/N Unknown; Brown, Sand; Beige top; Hammered Sold at $4,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,300. – Wood spoke wheels, whitewalls, drum headlights, side curtains, turn signals added. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $25,542.]
Lot # 005 1948 Buick Roadmaster 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $525 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $525. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $3,119.]
Lot # 004 1941 Cadillac; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $18,414.]
Lot # 205 1931 Cadillac; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $32,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $32,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $193,050.]
Lot # 206 1938 Cadillac; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $7,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $41,580.]
Lot # 120 1961 Cadillac Armored Limousine; S/N Unknown; Gold brocade; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,000. – Built for Sheikh Abdullah Maebarrah Al-Sabah of Kuwait. Bullet proof glass and armored body, raised rear roof, “Bridge on the River Kwai” horn. – A behemoth. – . [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $29,700.]
Lot # 020 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $18,414.]
Lot # 068 1930 Cadillac Convertible Sedan, Body by Fleetwood; S/N Unknown; Dark Blue, Black fenders, Silver hood and beltline; Beige top; Hammered Sold at $7,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,300. – Dual sidemounts, Madame X vee windshield. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $43,362.]
Lot # 037 1929 Cadillac 355 Roadster, Body by Fleetwood; S/N Unknown; Green, Black fenders, Silver beltline/Black leather; Hammered Sold at $14,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $14,300. – Silver wire wheels, wide whitewalls, dual cloth covered sidemounts with mirrors, cloth covered luggage trunk, wind wings. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $87,942.]
Lot # 040 1942 Cadillac Series 62 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Dark Green, Light Green roof/Cloth; Hammered Sold at $5,600 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,600. – Hubcaps, trim rings, wide whitewalls, fender skirts, running boards, grille guard. – Original paint and interior. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $33,264.]
Lot # 035 1940 Cadillac Sixty Special 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by Fleetwood; S/N Unknown; Black; Hammered Sold at $4,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,400. – Whitewalls, wide hubcaps, grille guard. – Movie car used in “The Godfather”. Original interior. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $26,136.]
Lot # 213 1929 Cadillac V8; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $8,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $47,520.]
Lot # 013 1932 Chevrolet Roadster; S/N Unknown; Red, Black fenders/Vinyl; Black top; Hammered Sold at $3,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,300. – Cream wire wheels, blackwall tires, single sidemount, trunk rack, folding windshield, chrome hood side vents. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $19,602.]
Lot # 028 1926 Chevrolet Touring; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,940.]
Lot # 155bis 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad 2-Dr. Station Wagon; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,150. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $6,831.]
Lot # 232 1949 Chrysler Station Wagon; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,346.]
Lot # 233 1956 Chrysler 300B 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N Unknown; Cream White; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,100. – Narrow whitewalls, wheel covers. – 57,000 miles, restored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $6,534.]
Lot # 027 1925 Chrysler Ford?; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,692.]
Lot # 146 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible; S/N Unknown; Light Green/Green Naugahyde; Beige cloth top; Hammered Sold at $1,350 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,350. – Whitewalls, remote spotlight, bumper overriders. – Restored in 1959. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $8,019.]
Lot # 218 1971 Classic; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,850.]
Lot # 222 1929 Cord Front Drive L-29 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; White, Blue; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $23,760.]
Lot # 150 1947 Crosley 2-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $75 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $75 – Catalog: “The highlight of the auction! A mysterious and irresistable little machine. While built by Crowley [sic], rumors have persisted over the years that it was originally designed late one night by the boys in the back room at the Disney studios over a bottle of bourbon. It defies description, and, in fact, nothing is really known about it except that it runs.” [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $446.]
Lot # 224 1952 Crosley Hot Shot Super Sport Roadster; S/N Unknown; Mottled; Hammered Sold at $125 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $125. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $743.]
Lot # 047 1921 Daimler Tourer; S/N Unknown; Dark Green; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,850. – RHD. Sidemounts, wire wheels. – Restored in 1968. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,929.]
Lot # 097 Daimler Super Coach I Empress 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by Hooper; S/N Unknown; Maroon; Hammered Sold at $2,250 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,250. – RHD. Pre-selector gearbox, skirts, fender mirrors, fog light. – Registration 211 CEL. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $13,365.]
Lot # 210 1932 Duesenberg Model J Speedster; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $36,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $216,810.]
Lot # 056bis Dunstall Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $550. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $3,267.]
Lot # 127 1963 Ferrari; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,250 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,250. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $19,305.]
Lot # 125 1965 Ferrari; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $6,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $40,392.]
Lot # 214 1963 Ferrari 250 GT; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $4,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $26,730.]
Lot # 075 1965 Ferrari 275 LM Sports Racer; S/N 5903; Red/Black leather, corduroy; Hammered Sold at $11,250 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $11,250. – LHD. Later, wider 5-spoke Ferrari alloy wheels, road equipped with a full interior. – Offered here last year. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $66,825.]
Lot # 203 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $16,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $98,010.]
Lot # 154bis 1964 Ferrari Superamerica; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $5,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,300. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $31,482.]
Lot # 041bis 1933 FIAT; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $9,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $9,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $56,430.]
Lot # 239 1923 FIAT; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $90 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $90. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $535.]
Lot # 019bis 1936 Ford Convertible; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,098.]
Lot # 087 1937 Ford Convertible Sedan; S/N Unknown; Beige, Black fenders; Hammered Sold at $4,350 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,350. – RHD. Owned by Lady Mary Bates, Nestor, Wirral, Cheshire. – Unrestored – Body style is inferred, not stated. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $25,839.]
Lot # 078 Ford Model A; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $20,790.]
Lot # 011 1929 Ford Model A Phaeton; S/N Engine No. CCA141912; Engine # CCA141912; Green/Brown leatherette; Black leatherette top; Hammered Sold at $3,050 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,050. – RHD. Canadian built. – Restored in 1969. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $18,117.]
Lot # 301 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup; S/N Engine No. A1526203; Withdrawn – Cataloged but didn’t cross the block.
Lot # 010 1926 Ford Model T Depot Hack; S/N Unknown; Black/Black vinyl; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,450. – Rollup side curtains, single sidemount spare, opening windshield. – 1970 Restoration saving the original wood. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,553.]
Lot # 091 Ford Model T Fire Engine Pumper; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $400. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $2,376.]
Lot # 207 1914 Ford Model T Hot Rod; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $5,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $33,858.]
Lot # 048 1924 Ford Model T Phaeton; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,800. – Top. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,692.]
Lot # 026 1923 Ford Model T Roadster; S/N Unknown; Black/Black; Black top; Hammered Sold at $2,150 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,150. – Top and side curtains, rear-mounted spare. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,771.]
Lot # 031 1909 Ford Model T Runabout; S/N Engine No. 1833; Engine # 1833; Light, Black fenders/Black; Black top; Hammered Sold at $6,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $6,900. – Black wood spoke wheels, acetylene headlights, running board mounted acetylene generator, mother-in-law seat, kerosene sidelights, bulb horn. – Restored in 1963. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $40,986.]
Lot # 055 1914 Ford Model T Runabout, Body by Walker Body Co.; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,500. – Jno. W. Brown No. 16 acetylene headlights, running board mounted acetylene generator, Victor No. 2 kerosene sidelights and taillight, no windshield or top. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $8,910.]
Lot # 029 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,000. – Ruckstell dual rear axles with tracks, ski attachments for the front wheels. – Reportedly from the North East Border Patrol, probably used to chase down booze smugglers during Prohibition. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $17,820.]
Lot # 007 1912 Ford Model T Speedster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,700. – Rajo ohv head, Winfield carb, .040 overbore, aluminum pistons, Ruckstell 2-speed axle, two seats, oval bolster fuel tank, no lights or windshield. – Reportedly driven by the Aga Khan while he was attending Harvard. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,098.]
Lot # 008 1924 Ford Model T Touring; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,900. – Top. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,286.]
Lot # 064 1925 Ford Model T Touring; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,692.]
Lot # 211 1920 Ford Model TT Truck; S/N Unknown; Red, Black chassis/Black; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,000. – C-cab with windshield, flatbed body with bed side boards and rails. – Restored in 1963, 1965 AACA National First Prize, Senior in 1966. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,880.]
Lot # 046A 1938 Ford Standard Coupe; S/N Unknown; Black/Mohair, Broadcloth; Hammered Sold at $1,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,700. – Hubcaps, whitewalls, outside mirror. – Partially restored in 1969, V-8 Ford Meet first in 1971. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,098.]
Lot # 049 1959 Ford Thunderbird; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $750 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $750. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $4,455.]
Lot # 110 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible; S/N Unknown; Gunmetal; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,700. – 312 V-8. Chrome wire wheels, porthole hardtop. – Restored in 1967, 23,000 miles from new. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,038.]
Lot # 104 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible; S/N Unknown; Black; Hammered Sold at $4,200 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,200. – Two tops. – Restored in 1970. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $24,948.]
Lot # 019 1936 Ford V8 Convertible; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,350. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $13,959.]
Lot # 002 1936 Ford V8 Victoria Convertible, Body by Glazer?; S/N Unknown; Blue; Hammered Sold at $2,450 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,450. – Probably Graber bodied. Spotlight, prominent fender marker lights, hubcaps, trim rings. – 1968 restoration. – I think this car was no-saled on lot #019bis at $1,700, a late add on the sale’s results list, then concluded later on this number. It’s not clear from the results. The low top, blind rear quarter coachwork is attractive and unusual even with standard Ford hood, front fenders, radiator and grille. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,553.]
Lot # 043 1929 Graham Paige 610-612 Phaeton; S/N Unknown; Light Blue, Black fenders/Leather; Black top; Hammered Sold at $3,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,900. – Wood spoke wheels. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $23,166.]
Lot # 052 1910 Hispano-Suiza Phaeton; S/N Unknown; Light, Black fenders; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,600. – RHD. Tilting windshield, acetylene headlights, running board mounted acetylene generator, outside shift and brake, bulb horn. – Low body and bonnet with cutdown doors, a surprisingly attractive early Hispano. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $33,264.]
Lot # 057 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B Town Car, Body by Binder; S/N Unknown; Cream, Black fenders, roof and accent; Leather, cloth top; Not sold at Hammer bid of $12,000. – RHD. Lucas P100 headlights, dual sidemounts, wire wheels, whitewalls. – Recent restoration. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $71,280.]
Lot # 036 1929 Hudson Phaeton, Body by Biddle & Smart; S/N Unknown; Green, Black fenders; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,500. – Cream wire wheels, sidemounts, folding windshield. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,850.]
Lot # 045 1912 Hudson Phaeton; S/N Unknown; Cream, Black fenders; Black top; Hammered Sold at $4,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,000. – Disc wheels. – Largely unrestored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $23,760.]
Lot # 058 1929 Hudson Super Six Victoria Convertible, Body by Biddle & Smart; S/N Unknown; Black; Hammered Sold at $7,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,000. – Sidemount spares. – As handsome and elegant as any Waterhouse Victoria. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $41,580.]
Lot # 132 1934 Hudster-International Truck; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,098.]
Lot # 157 1958 Jaguar Drophead Coupe; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,450 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,450. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,553.]
Lot # 221 1960 Jaguar Mk IX 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; BR Green/Green suede; Hammered Sold at $2,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,400. – Hubcaps, trim rings, fender mirrors, skirts, rear compartment tables, bar, power steering, automatic. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,256.]
Lot # 229 1948 Kaiser; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $225 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $225. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $1,337.]
Lot # 216 1963 Lagonda Rapide 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by Touring; S/N Unknown; Dark Blue; Hammered Sold at $4,600 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,600. – RHD. ZF 5-speed, power disc brakes. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $27,324.]
Lot # 077 1932 LaSalle Club Coupe; S/N Unknown; Black, Maroon; Hammered Sold at $4,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,700. – Turn signals, rumble seat, golf bag door, sidemounts. – Original interior, oilcloth rumble seat, but restored in 1964 with 2000 miles since and 60,186 from new. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $27,918.]
Lot # 156 1969 Lincoln Continental; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $5,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,400. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $32,076.]
Lot # 021 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet; S/N H133719; Light Yellow; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,150. – 1955 Cadillac V-8, 3-speed with overdrive. – Sold at Bonhams Quail Lodge in 2012 for $52,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,771.]
Lot # 107 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Coupe; S/N C56D2637; Light Yellow; Hammered Sold at $2,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,100 – Rust spots, original interior, a restoration project. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,474.]
Lot # 044 1916 Locomobile Model 48 7-passenger Touring; S/N 10230; Dark Green, Black fenders; Not sold at Hammer bid of $12,500. – Cream wood spoke wheels. – Restored fifteen years ago, a multiple award winner since then. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $74,250.]
Lot # 010A 1928 Locomobile Model 48 Touring; S/N Unknown; Black; Beige top; Hammered Sold at $3,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,400. – Buffalo centerlock wire wheels, sidemounts, drum headlights – Described as “all original, and in good condition.” [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $20,196.]
Lot # 122 1962 London Taxi; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $500 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $2,970.]
Lot # 144 1961 Maserati; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $10,098.]
Lot # 041 1935 Maserati 4CS Monoposto; S/N Unknown; Red; Hammered Sold at $10,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $10,000 – No racing history, despite the glowing claims (Tenni, Taruffi, Fagnoli [sic] and Count Lurani) in the catalog. Restored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $59,400.]
Lot # 217 1968 McLaren GT; S/N Unknown; McLaren Orange, Silver sills/Black leather; Not sold at Hammer bid of $9,500. – 305 Bartz Chevy engine. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $56,430.]
Lot # 024 1912 Mercedes Touring; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $12,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $12,000. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $71,280.]
Lot # 159 1938 Mercedes-Benz 260 Diesel Pullman Landaulette; S/N Unknown; Black/Red leather, Green leather rear; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,400. – Dual sidemounts, blackwall tires, whitewall sidemounts, jump seats, division window, owner’s and shop manuals. – Described as originally owned by D.W. Griffith, silent film director, with copy of the original order with Griffith’s signature. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $14,256.]
Lot # 134 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster; S/N Unknown; Red/Leather; Black cloth top; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,500. – Hubcaps, narrow whitewalls. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $26,730.]
Lot # 117 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300D; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,400. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $8,316.]
Lot # 155 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300d 4-Dr. Hardtop; S/N Unknown; Dark Green/Green velour; Hammered Sold at $2,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,100 – New radial tires. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,474.]
Lot # 160 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300E 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,350. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $19,899.]
Lot # 084 1934 Mercedes-Benz 770K Grosser Limousine; S/N Unknown; Black/Black leather, cloth rear; Not sold at Hammer bid of $9,850. – Dual enclosed sidemounts, steel spoke wheels. – Restored in 1971. Not armored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $58,509.]
Lot # 056 1928 Mercedes-Benz S Roadster; S/N Unknown; Primer; Not sold at Hammer bid of $8,500. – Lefthand drive, wire wheels, outside exhaust headpipes. – An incomplete restoration in primer with partially restored interior, missing one gauge. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $50,490.]
Lot # 014 1933 MG J2 Sports; S/N J266G; Cream, Brown fenders/leather; Hammered Sold at $3,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,100. – RHD. Chrome wire wheels, cycle fenders, bonnet strap. – September 1971 restoration. Oil pressure gauge and ammeter don’t work. Described as ‘concours’ but with non-working gauges. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $18,414.]
Lot # 085 1933 MG J2 Sports; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,632.]
Lot # 098 1934 MG NA Roadster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,100K-type instruments. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $6,534.]
Lot # 302 1934 MG PA Sports; S/N PA11651; OEWhite/Red leather; Withdrawn. ‘Unrestored’ except for paint, upholstery and interior wood.
Lot # 090 1934 MG PB Sports; S/N PB0442; Red; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,300. – RHD. – Registration UJ 7535. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $13,662.]
Lot # 078bis 1936 MG TA Airline Coupe; S/N TA0355; Red; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,350. – RHD. Sunroof, fender mirror. – Original interior, ‘restored’ in 1966. – Registration MG 4952. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $25,839.]
Lot # 303 1937 MG TA Roadster; S/N Unknown; Withdrawn. Vinyl upholstery.
Lot # 096 1949 MG TC Roadster; S/N Unknown; Red/Leather; Hammered Sold at $2,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,100. – RHD. – Registration JOF 23. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,474.]
Lot # 101 1951 MG TD Roadster; S/N Unknown; Black/Leather; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,286.]
Lot # 147 1952 MG TD Roadster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,286.]
Lot # 046 1912 Minerva Touring, Body by Vanderville; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,200. – RHD. single right side spare. – Registration appears to be HS 1??7. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $30,888.]
Lot # 230 1965 Morgan; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,286.]
Lot # 081 1968 MV Agusta Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,450 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,450. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $8,613.]
Lot # 133 1940 Nash; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $875 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $875. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,198.]
Lot # 201 1929 Nash 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,050. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $6,237.]
Lot # 225 1959 Norton Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $4,158.]
Lot # 152 1929 Oakland Coupe; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,346.]
Lot # 062 1928 Packard 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $2,970.]
Lot # 178 1935 Packard 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,346.]
Lot # 032 1928 Packard Roadster; S/N Unknown; White, Black fenders/Black leather; Black top; Hammered Sold at $5,250 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $5,250. – L6. Disc wheels, wide whitewalls, rear-mounted spare. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $31,185.]
Lot # 304 1930 Packard Touring; S/N Unknown; Tan, Brown, Black fenders/Tan leather; Withdrawn – Restoration being completed when cataloged. –
Lot # 215 1928 Packard 443; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $8,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $8,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $48,144.]
Lot # 204 1930 Packard 734 Boattail Speedster; S/N Unknown; Silver, Maroon fenders/leather; Hammered Sold at $51,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $51,000. – Single Pilot-Ray, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, wind wings, radiator stoneguard, wire wheels, side whitewalls, spotlight. – 1969 AACA Presidents Cup for Best Restoration. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $302,940.]
This Packard 734 Speedster was sold by Gooding & Company at Pebble Beach in 2016 for $2,090,000, an extravagant figure at least partly explained because it was the property of Glenn Mounger, former co-Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. A more reasonable figure might have been a million dollars, still a mighty jump from $51,000 or even inflation-adjusted $302,940.
Lot # 154 1934 Packard 904 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Maroon, Black fenders/Beige mohair; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,100. – Disc wheels, wide whitewalls, dual enclosed sidemounts with chrome bands and mirrors, radiator stoneguard, cloth covered luggage trunk. – Restored in 1965. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $30,294.]
Lot # 162 1958 Packard Hawk 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N Unknown; Dark Green/Tan leather; Hammered Sold at $3,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,900. – 289/274hp supercharged V-8, wheel covers, whitewalls. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $23,166.]
Lot # 072 1941 Packard One Twenty 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Black; Hammered Sold at $2,150 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,150Original and unrestored, on blocks since 1951. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,771.]
Lot # 094 1949 Packard Super 8 Deluxe Limousine; S/N Unknown; Brown Metallic/Leather front, cloth rear; Hammered Sold at $1,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,900. – Hubcaps, trim rings, whitewalls, skirts, bumper overriders, dual outside mirrors. – Unrestored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $11,286.]
Lot # 051 1904 Panhard-Levassor Touring; S/N Unknown; Maroon, Red, Black fenders; Hammered Sold at $12,000 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $12,000. – RHD. Acetylene headlights, single right side spare. – Recent restoration. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $13,068.]
Lot # 212 1954 Pawl Offenhauser Indy Car; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $6,200 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $6,200. – 270 Offy. – Raced at Indy in 1954 by Rodger Ward and 1955 by Eddie Russo, stored since 1955. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $36,828.]
Lot # 015 1933 Plymouth Roadster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,200 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,200. – Wire wheels, sidemount. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $13,068.]
Lot # 134bis 1939 Pontiac Coupe; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $4,158.]
Lot # 159bis 1954 Porsche Cabriolet; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $17,226.]
Lot # 158 Porsche Speedster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $4,150 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $4,150. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $24,651.]
Lot # 113 1955 Porsche Speedster; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,038.]
Lot # 141 1954 Porsche Speedster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,300. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $7,722.]
Lot # 208 1970 Puma; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $2,800 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,800. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,632.]
Lot # 023 1910 Renault Town Car; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $16,038.]
Lot # 065 1917 Renault FT Tank; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $5,100. Runs. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $30,294.]
Lot # 063 1928 REO Flying Cloud Victoria; S/N C7617; Maroon, Black fenders; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,500. – Jump seat, opening windshield. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $8,910.]
Lot # 088 1934 Rolls-Royce; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $20,790.]
Lot # 103 1955 Rolls-Royce; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $10,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $10,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $59,994.]
Lot # 223 1925 Rolls-Royce; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $13,200. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $78,408.]
Lot # 231 1954 Rolls-Royce; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $7,900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $46,926.]
Lot # 093 1939 Rolls-Royce 4-Dr. Sedan, Body by H.J. Mulliner; S/N Unknown; Black; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,000. – RHD. – Original and unrestored. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $23,760.]
Lot # 227 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,500. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $26,730.]
Lot # 067 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Dual Cowl Tourer; S/N Unknown; White/Red leather; Not sold at Hammer bid of $12,500. – RHD. Dual sidemounts, driving light, body color wheel discs – Rebodied when restored in 1968. – Registration 200 NOU. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $74,250.]
Lot # 306 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca deVille, Body by Windovers; S/N Unknown; Black, Grey sides/Leather front, broadcloth rear; Withdrawn. – RHD. Wire wheels, jump seats, pillarless rear quarter windows, Marchal driving lights, jacks, bar, tables, P100 headlights. – Original interior, ‘restored in the late 1950’s’.
Lot # 305 1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40/50hp Landaulette, Body by Laughton; S/N Unknown; Green, Black; Withdrawn. – RHD. Roof rack, wood spoke wheels – Original, ‘superbly-running’. – Registration AX 192.
Lot # 020A 1921 Royal Enfield Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Black frame, Green tank; Hammered Sold at $900 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $900. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,346.]
Lot # 034 1907 Schacht; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,700 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,700. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $21,978.]
Lot # 001 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $7,400 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,400. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $43,956.]
Lot # 202 SS Jaguar 100 Roadster; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $7,200 – RHD. Black wire wheels, bumpers, folding windshield. – Freshly restored with 1,000 miles since completed. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $42,768.]
Lot # 236 1928 Star; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,550 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,550. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $9,207.]
Lot # 164 1941 Studebaker 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N Unknown; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,055. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $6,267.]
Lot # 124 1963 Studebaker Avanti Coupe; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $3,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $3,100. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $18,414.]
Lot # 059 1928 Stutz [Model BB Black Hawk?] Speedster Touring; S/N Unknown; Green, Green, Black fenders/Tan leather; Hammered Sold at $7,300 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $7,300. – Dual sidemounts, wire wheels. – Being restored at the time of cataloging. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $43,362.]
Lot # 016 1933 Triumph Vale Roadster; S/N Unknown; Black/Naugahyde; Hammered Sold at $2,100 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $2,100. – RHD. folding windshield, rear-mounted spare, cycle front fenders. – Registration AUC 772. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $12,474.]
Lot # 226 1955 Vincent Black Prince Series D Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $1,650 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $1,650. – With 2-passenger Canterbury sidecar. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $9,801.]
Lot # 237 1953 Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Black; Hammered Sold at $875 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $875 – Registration NNA 809. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $5,198.]
Lot # 133bis 1952 Vincent Rapide Motorcycle; S/N Unknown; Hammered Sold at $550 plus commission of 0.00%; Final Price $550. [CPI adjusted to November 2017 $3,267.]