RM Auctions recently released the offerings for its upcoming 20th Motor City Auction, and it’s definitely worth a look. Conducted during the weekend of the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s, the auction is set for Saturday, July 26, and will consist of some 80 American and European classic cars. The auction will be held in the Grande Ballroom of the Inn at St. John’s hotel, which is located in Plymouth, Michigan. The Concours will be staged on the grounds of the Inn on Sunday, July 27.
As befitting an auction to be held in the Motor City, there is an impressive selection of American classics: several fine Cadillacs, including three Eldorados from the 1950s; a 1925 Lincoln Model L “Police Flyer” phaeton; a pair of Cord 812s; and no fewer than a dozen Packards, including a pair of Town Cars, a rare 1940 Darrin-bodied convertible sedan, a pair of lovely 1955 Caribbean convertibles, and the sole survivor of an attempt in 1999 to resurrect the Packard name.
A very select few stars of the show include:
1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible
An award-winning example of the classic “banker’s hot rod,” this 300F is one of only 248 produced. It’s authentically restored, from its BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall tires and four leather bucket seats to its 375-hp, 413-cubic-inch V-8 with cross-ram induction and dual four-barrel carburetors. Should you prefer the 1961 300G with its diagonal headlamps, the auction offers one of those, too.
To be auctioned without reserve
RM Auctions estimate: $150,000–$200,000
1999 Packard Twelve Prototype
In an ambitious effort to revive the storied Packard marque, entrepreneur and engineer Roy Gullickson poured more than $1.5 million into this one-off prototype. Gullickson first secured the trademark rights to build a new automobile with the Packard name in 1993 and then began concept development. Technical highlights include an all-aluminum space frame and body, an aluminum suspension, all-wheel drive, and an aluminum 573-hp, 8.6-liter V-12. The interior boasts leather upholstery, hand-finished dark-walnut veneers, and room for four. The car is titled under authorization of federal and state laws for “constructed” vehicles, however, so it isn’t certified by either the EPA or NHTSA.
To be auctioned without reserve
RM Auctions estimate: $125,000–$250,000
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brougham de Ville by Binder
Delivered new to Woolworth heiress Jessie Woolworth Donahue at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, this Rolls-Royce represents the pinnacle of the hand-built custom automobile. Highlights include a rear-passenger compartment upholstered in fine broadcloth surrounded by intricate parquet woodwork. Presented in largely original condition, it’s strictly BYOSS (Bring Your Own Silver Spoon).
RM Auctions estimate: $200,000–$300,000
1935 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Considered sportier than the mighty Packard Twelve, this Super Eight is equipped with a rumble seat and a rarely seen rear-mounted spare tire in lieu of side-mounted tires. Presented as an older restoration in a rich red hue, this roadster, nicknamed “Ruby,” today makes for a highly desirable car for touring.
RM Auctions estimate: $150,000–$200,000
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse
The Waterhouse Convertible Victoria is one of the loveliest body styles of the era and looks equally impressive with the top up or down. Although this coachwork was usually seen on luxury chassis such as Lincoln, Packard, du Pont, or even Duesenberg, this Chrysler Imperial is one of only three surviving such models with the convertible victoria body. It’s a high-point restoration in its original color scheme and has won a number of awards at various concours across the country after a 6000-hour restoration.
RM Auctions estimate: $525,000–$725,000
For more information on these classics as well as a complete list of offerings for the upcoming 20th Motor City Auction, visit www.rmauctions.com
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