But many are auction lots. Everyone likes trading: both the owners of lots, who can hit the jackpot at auctions, and the buyers who enjoy the interesting, even exciting process of buying an exclusive, and, of course, the organizers themselves. But do not assume that bidders are entirely millionaires: on some, such as, for example, international RM Auctions, not very rich people can make a purchase. Let's talk about a few lots put up for sale at the beginning of the year in Arizona. Their “hammer” price did not exceed 100, 000 US dollars.
Retro
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
The name Airflow is usually associated with the Chrysler brand, but there was also a “budget version” of this aerodynamic miracle - DeSoto. It was planned that the affordable model would make streamlined bodies popular, but this did not happen due to the Great Depression. In total, in 1934, 1520 copies were made with a two-door coupe-type body, and only a dozen and a half have survived to this day. The presented copy was restored recently - in 2010. The body color is the same as the year of manufacture, as is the upholstery in brown fabric. The compartment is equipped with a radio receiver, the antenna of which is mounted in a soft roof.
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
$ 52, 250 $ 52, 250
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
1934 DeSoto Airflow Coupe
1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-Liter Fixed Head Coupe
On the odometer of this compartment is only 53, 000 miles (approximately 85, 300 km), and in 43 years only two owners have changed. The car retained its original Willow Green color - “green willow” and leather upholstery in Biscuit - a light brown color, not the color of cookies with cream. This E-Type belongs to the second series - under its hood is a 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 4235 cubic meters. cm and a power of 265 hp, equipped with two carburetors. Execution, of course, for the American market - steering wheel on the left, speedometer in miles.
1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-Liter Fixed Head Coupe
$ 40, 700 $ 40, 700
1952 Studebaker 2R5 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck
This pickup is the cheapest car to bid. However, such a price at first may seem overpriced, but the copy was worth it. Firstly, it has been restored to a completely original state, including the factory paintwork - “dark turquoise”, as well as the upholstery made of red leather. Secondly, the car spent most of its life in the southern regions of America, which saved its body from rust and facilitated the work of restorers. Under the hood there is an in-line Six with a capacity of 85 horses, the transmission has a 3-speed manual with overdrive.
1952 Studebaker 2R5 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck
$ 24, 750 $ 24, 750
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
The most powerful at the time of release modification of the R107 roadster with a V8 engine rated at 230 hp It boasts not only impressive speed and dynamic performance: 225 km / h and a set of "hundreds" for 7.4 s, but also perfect condition. On the odometer, just over 9, 000 miles (about 14, 500 km) is a specimen for the American market, which is also indicated by bumpers and lighting equipment. The set of options is impressive: there is air conditioning, a cassette player, cruise control, two airbags, power windows, a rear window heater, fog lights and alloy wheels.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Roadster
$ 38, 500 $ 38, 500
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
The Ford V8 model was so successful that already in the year of its appearance, in 1932, it was sold in an amount of more than 200, 000 units. But even this bestseller has become a rarity over time. So, in 1933 two-door convertibles made only 7852 copies. Presented in the photo is just one of them. A few years ago, he was engaged in Larry Bailey from the town of Buford, Georgia, an authoritative restorer of Ford pre-war cars. The result is one of the best Ford V8 in a completely original condition.
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
$ 71, 500 $ 71, 500
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
1933 Ford V8 Model 40 Cabriolet
1925 Lincoln Seven-Passenger Sport Touring
The first forty years of his life this car spent in St. Petersburg. No, not in the city on the Neva. The "namesake" of our Peter is in the US state of Florida. There, this Lincoln in 1967 was discovered by Mr. Osborne, a big fan of the brand's early models. Then the phaeton was not for sale, and Osborne had to wait almost a year before the owner decided to part with this rarity. The new owner only changed the tires, sewed an awning, washed the engine compartment and used the car for several decades, having traveled on it almost all of North America. Only in 2004, a badly battered Lincoln was sent for restoration.
1925 Lincoln Seven-Passenger Sport Touring
$ 68, 750 $ 68, 750
1909 Buick Model F Five-Passenger Touring
The model with the letter “F” was in the Buick production program from 1906 to 1911, it was also replicated in the largest quantity, bringing the lion's share of the company’s profit. The secret of popularity, as always, was in the simplicity of the design of this car - a 2-cylinder engine, a 2-speed planetary gearbox, brakes - only on the rear wheels, a chain drive instead of a cardan. Many instances of the F model are still alive, and finding such a car is not a problem. The auction copy is interesting, perhaps, only with a fresh restoration and low mileage.
1909 Buick Model F Five-Passenger Touring
$ 55, 000 $ 55, 000
1942 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
Station wagons, whose bodies are partially made of natural wood (in America they are simply called woody, that is, "wood"), is a separate topic in collecting vintage cars, which has its own laws and rules. So, this instance is considered rare by year of manufacture - in 1942, the production of civilian models was discontinued due to the entry of the United States into the war. In total, 5483 such “pieces of wood” were made on the SuperDeluxe chassis - this is very small, especially compared to previous years. In addition, only two owners changed this instance during its 70-year life, and the third was found at the auction.
1942 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
$ 68, 750 $ 68, 750
1942 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
1942 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
Brewster is known as the oldest bodywork studio in the United States, founded in 1810. And in 1914, the company began to represent the Rolls-Royce brand in the United States. In 1925, it completely became the property of Rolls-Royce of America. But it was during this period - from 1915 to 1925 - in addition to bodies, the company produced its own cars with valveless Charles Knight system engines. The brand was called the Brewster-Knight, and in total about 500 cars were collected, of which only 13 have survived to this day. The presented landole belongs to the earliest copies of this brand.
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
$ 88, 000 $ 88, 000
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
1915 Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet
1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
One of the very first American sports cars of the post-war period was slightly pushed back by the more iconic Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Thunderbird, but today this circumstance only fuels the interest of collectors. The number of copies released is small, and the body, although made of “stainless” fiberglass (ie fiberglass), but this material is also critical to storage conditions. This roadster spent almost his entire life in Hollywood under the California sun - some movie producer owned it - and only a few years ago the car changed its owner and went through a full cycle of restoration work.
1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster
$ 99, 000 $ 99, 000
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible
The appearance of this car will seem familiar, because it was from him that the “Seagull” GAZ-13 and ZIL-111 were copied. Unlike Soviet cars, Packard company offered much more body options, including a two-door convertible - in 1956 they were made by only 236 copies in the Caribbean modification. The same year was the last for the Packard brand - in 1957, the Packed Studebaker was already called the Packard, and two years later this name disappeared from the hoods. Therefore, a convertible released in 1956 can be called "the last real Packard", which was not missed by the auctioneers in the description of the lot.
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible
$ 88, 000 $ 88, 000
1913 Pathfinder 5-Passenger Touring
Pathfinder is not only one of Nissan's models, but also an independent American car brand that existed from 1912 to 1917. The swing was more than ruble - it was supposed to compete with Cadillac, but it all ended with the departure from the automotive business in general. But all the more interesting is the surviving copy of 1913, which for 90 years was owned by the Race family, whose representatives - Clark and Laura - once ordered this car for themselves, without stinting on such a novelty as electric headlights. In those years, such a lighting system was not yet so common.
