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1930 Bucciali TAV 8 Roadster	1930 Bucciali TAV 8 Roadster 1930 Bucciali TAV 8 Roadster Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville, California. by Douglas
1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Dual Windshield Phaeton	1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Dual Windshield Phaeton 88,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1930 Pierce-Arrow Model B Dual Windshield Phaeton LOT: 049 Chassis No. 201090 Sold at a price of $88,000 125bhp 366 cu. in. side valve inline eight-cylinder engine with three-speed manual transmission, semi-elliptic leaf springs on front and rear with solid axles and internal mechanical four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 134" With a full professional restoration to concours standards this Pierce-Arrow example remains in high point show condition today. It is well equipped with six artillery wheels, dual sidemounted spares with rear view mirrors, an accessory rear compartment windshield, and a trunk with tailored matching cover. The quality and accuracy of the restoration has been attested to in competitive judging, with the car being awarded a AACA National First Place award. With only a handful of survivors known, this example offers the astute collector an opportunity to add not only the finest, but also among the rarest examples of this famous Buffalo-built classic car to his or her collection. by Douglas
1930 Packard 7th Series Deluxe 8 model 745 Roadster	1930 Packard 7th Series Deluxe 8 model 745 Roadster 209,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: The Worldwide Group Auctioneers 2008, August 30 - The Auburn Auction The Worldwide Group Auctioneers 2952 County Road 68 Auburn, Indiana 46706 Phone: 800-990-6789 Phone: 260-927-0000 Website: www.wwgauctions.com 1930 Packard 7th Series Deluxe 8 model 745 Roadster $209,000 by Douglas
1930 Cord L29 Phaeton	1930 Cord L29 Phaeton 1930 Cord L29 Phaeton Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum (A-C-D) in Auburn, Indiana. by Douglas
1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet	1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet 1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum (A-C-D) in Auburn, Indiana. by Douglas
1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25HP Sport Coupe	1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25HP Sport Coupe 44,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25HP Sport Coupe LOT: 048 Chassis No. GLR27 Sold at a price of $44,000 3,680cc inline six-cylinder overhead valve engine, dual ignition via coil and magneto, four-speed manual transmission, semi-elliptic springs all around with centralized chassis lubrication and four-wheel servoassisted mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 129" Chassis number GLR27, the lovely and very handsome Park Ward sport coupe offered here was delivered to Rye, New York in 1930 but wound up in the hands of Dr. Arthur McGraw of Grosse Pointe, Michigan in 1935. Dr. McGraw joined the Henry Ford Hospital staff in 1922 and later became the Surgeon-in-Charge of what was then known as the "Tumor Clinic." Although unconfirmed, he is also reported to have been one of Henry Ford’s personal physicians. Surviving correspondence documents Dr. McGraw’s conveyance of the car to the Edison Institute in 1939, where it remained on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn until 1982. At that time, it was purchased at auction by James Metheny of Coachbuilt Motors in Columbus, Ohio, who aquired the car for his personal collection. James retained the car until he sold it to the vendor in March of this year. Except for a color change in the 1930s (the car was originally maroon but went into the museum in the green with black wings paint scheme it retains today, having not been repainted since), the car is very original, retaining most if not all of the unusual features shown on the chassis card, including fitted luggage, unique turn signals, spare and tools in the boot (no external spare). The interior is original as well, but Mr. Metheny did replace the two seater's leather top. Although largely unrestored, GLR27 has received excellent maintenance and care throughout its life, and today, even the work done years ago has acquired a lovely patina. Perhaps the most appealing feature of the car is its unique two place sport coupe coachwork. To modern eyes, many of the bodies fitted to Rolls-Royce cars are less than attractive; GLR27 is a notable exception, with a compact passenger compartment that lengthens the appearance of the bonnet while lending a distinct sporting appearance to a chassis that more often received rather utilitarian coachwork. The vendor purchased the car with the intention of preparing it for a tour in the U.K., although a change of plans has resulted in his decision to part with GLR27. Nonetheless, in preparation for the tour, an extensive program of road testing, inspection, and repairs to the fuel and ignition systems was undertaken. The mechanical work was done by the vendor’s shop, while the cosmetic updates were handled by D&D Restorations in Ohio. Today, this highly original and very pretty coupe offers a unique blend of style and originality. It is refreshing indeed to find a well preserved example in a world surrounded by restored cars that retain little if any of their original character and patina. by Douglas
1930 Marquette Model 34 Sport Roadster	1930 Marquette Model 34 Sport Roadster 1930 Marquette Model 34 Sport Roadster Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada. by Douglas
1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout	1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout 211,750.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout LOT: 107 Estimate: $175,000-$225,000 US Chassis No. 184089 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $211,750 125hp 385 cu. in. inline side valve eight-cylinder engine with four speed transmission, Bijur chassis lubrication, leaf spring solid front axle, leaf spring live rear axle and four wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase 134.5" By 1930, Packard was firmly entrenched as the leader in the fine car field. In fact, more Packards graced the driveways of America’s growing upper class than did all other carriage trade makes combined. While Packards certainly had a reputation for quality and luxury, they were not known for their speed. Colonel Jesse Vincent was determined to change all that. In 1929, he had a special speedster built to demonstrate what could be done by increasing the performance and reducing the weight of a production Packard. According to Charles Lindberg, who drove the Vincent’s prototype at Packard’s proving grounds, the car easily exceeded 109mph – a remarkable speed for the time. Packard chief Alvan Macauley was so impressed that the 734 speedster series was born. A special lightened boat tail body reduced weight by a whopping 455lbs, while performance enhancements improved power output, including a twin throat carburetor, a finned exhaust manifold, and other updates. With the high compression head, the result was an increase from a stock 106 bhp to 35 bhp, a startling 37% increase in power. For reasons unknown, the 734 was one of Packard’s best-kept secrets. No advertising was ever placed, and little promotion was ever done. As a result, it is believed that just 113 were ever built, with about twenty examples known to have survived in one form or another. High performance, stunning good looks, and extreme rarity have made the 734 Speedster Runabout one of the most highly prized of all Packards today. Although not believed to be a completely original 734 Speedster, the example offered here is believed to consist of some original Speedster parts, other original Packard parts and/or accurate reproduction parts. The body is very well made and the details of construction accurately match the original Speedster bodies. The car has been fitted with a standard three-speed transmission and a high-speed rear axle. Finished in a lovely combination of two tones of red with tan top and tan leather interior, this beautiful car has benefited from a high point, full professional body-off restoration performed to the highest standards. Since restoration, the car has been honored with multiple concours and judged event awards. Today, although the restoration was completed some years ago, the quality remains excellent. Underhood detailing is superb and shows little or no evidence of road use since restoration. There is little doubt that this is one of the most attractive 734 Speedster Runabouts we have seen. by Douglas
1930 Auburn 6-85 Cabriolet	1930 Auburn 6-85 Cabriolet 1930 Auburn 6-85 Cabriolet Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum (A-C-D) in Auburn, Indiana. by Douglas
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Sedan	1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Sedan 73,700.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Sedan LOT: 104 Estimate: $80,000-$90,000 US Chassis No. 62427 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $73,700 90bhp 384.8 cu. in. L-head V8 engine, three-main bearings, mechanical lifters, Stromberg carburetor, three-speed sliding gear transmission and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 136" Begun by Henry Leland, Lincoln was only in its second year of production when a sly Henry Ford rescued the company and took control. Ford was now in the luxury car business and he and son Edsel were about to make Lincoln a leader in the marketplace rivaling such notables as Pierce-Arrow, Packard and Cadillac. In 1930 production of the Model L was nearing an end with an all new K to appear in 1931. To help boost sales Lincoln made some subtle, but tasteful and visibly noticeable changes to the L models for 1930. The appearance of the 1930 Lincoln was practically the same as the previous year, but the fenders were painted to match the body color rather than in a contrasting shade. This discrete change gave the L a far more modern look. In addition, natural canvas tops and spare wheel covers also provided Lincoln’s open cars with yet another change in appearance. All Lincolns in 1930 were equipped with four-wheel mechanical drum brakes and powered by its tried and true 90bhp 384.8 cubic inch V8 engine. A significant mechanical change was the addition of worm and roller type steering that provided more precise steering and improved considerably overall handling. The British magazine The Autocar tested the Lincoln L in 1930 and candidly compared it to the contemporary Isotta-Fraschini. They discovered the performance of the standard Lincoln was equal to the Super Sports Isotta that claimed 150bhp and a top speed of 100mph. The top speed of the Lincoln was 80mph with a 10 to 30mph time of 5.2 seconds and fuel consumption of 12 miles to the gallon. It should also be noted that every US President in the past decade had owned a Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge declared it was his favorite car. Many foreign dignitaries and presidents also owned Lincolns. There were 20 Lincoln models available in 1930 that ranged in price from $4,200 for a five passenger Sport Phaeton to the $7,200 all weather, seven passenger Cabriolet Brougham. With sales totaling 4,356 cars, Lincoln was 26th in sales in 1930. Although appearing in Lincoln catalogs, the five passenger Dietrich bodied Convertible Sedans were special order vehicles and more like factory custom cars. In 1930 a mere 40 were produced and retailed for an exclusive $6,600. This Lincoln was technically known as the Model 182 and weighed in at 5,000 pounds. This CCCA recognized 1930 Dietrich bodied Convertible Sedan can best be described as having undergone a sympathetic restoration as it remains a low mileage original example that was never totally disassembled. While now featuring a new interior, a cosmetic repaint, fresh brightwork and a rebuilt engine and mechanicals, the vendor describes this car as a fully sorted Lincoln that is superbly detailed and in excellent running condition – this rare, stately Lincoln is ready for show or go. by Douglas