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1939 American Bantam Speedster	1939 American Bantam Speedster 1939 American Bantam Speedster Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III James Young Coupe	1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III James Young Coupe 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III James Young Coupe Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in Rochester, Michigan, August 7, 2005. by Douglas
1939 Packard Twelve All Weather Town Car	1939 Packard Twelve All Weather Town Car 130,000.00 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 1939 Packard Twelve All Weather Town Car LOT: 075 Estimate: $175,000-$225,000 US Chassis No. B602426 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Not Sold at a high bid of $130,000 Model 1708. 175bhp 473 cu. in. V12 engine, three-speed manual transmission, single-plate clutch, front coil, independent suspension and rear longitudinal leaf springs and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 139" After several years of steady growth and recovery from the 1929 stock market crash and subsequent Depression, the auto industry enjoyed a banner year in 1937. Packard, after surviving a two year period in 1933 and 1934 when barely 15,000 cars had been registered, saw its annual registrations climb dramatically: 37,653 in 1935, 68,772 in 1936 and 95,455 in 1937. Helped by the low cost, high volume line of Packard Sixes, the company was profitable and passed some of its success along to its workers in a new labor contract. It also plowed its earnings back into new, and badly needed, manufacturing plants and equipment. It all turned gloomy the following year. 1938 was miserable, as the US economic recovery reversed and the rumblings of war in Europe affected consumers’ confidence. 1938 was a production, sales and financial disaster for the auto industry as a whole. Sales plummeted, not just for luxury marques like Packard, but also for low and medium priced cars. Chevrolet’s sales dropped by 44 percent, Ford’s by 53 percent and Dodge’s by 59 percent. By those measures Packard’s 49.5 percent decline was a solid performance. Not surprisingly, the Packard Twelve fared worst in this decline, dropping from a record 1,300 units in 1937 to only 566 in 1938 and leading to its demise following 1939 after eight years in production. The Packard Twelve of the 1930s was the company’s second series of V12 engine. The first, called the Twin Six, entered production in 1916 and was built in quantities of 4,000 or so annually, until the post World War I Depression reduced demand to uneconomical levels. Production of the Twin Six ended in 1923. Escalating multicylinder offerings from Cadillac, Lincoln and other luxury marques again induced Packard to introduce a V12 in 1932. Called the Twin Six at introduction its nomenclature was simplified in 1933 to Twelve. Packard’s Twelves were exclusive and expensive motor cars whether fitted with catalog or custom bodies. Although it shared many chassis features with the Super Eight, each Twelve was refined, powerful and smooth running. A quarter inch longer stroke in 1935 brought displacement to 473 cubic inches. Along with aluminum cylinder heads this increased the Twelve’s power to an advertised 175 horsepower. The Twelves, even with elaborate and heavy coachwork, were strong performers, suggesting more than a little conservatism on Packard’s part in describing the engine’s power. It was however the numerous coachbuilders called upon by Packard to provide the aesthetic appeal to match Packard’s standards mechanical competence and reliability, who must be given due credit for the success of Packard. Founded in 1920 by Harry Loenschein and associates, Rollston was closely identified with Packard. Located on New York’s west side Rollston quickly gained a strong reputation for producing conservative coachwork with high quality workmanship. Rollston’s abilities were exploited to meet the demands of some of Packards most discerning customers, tailoring to their need for exclusivity and impeccable standards. Best known for their formal town cars, Rollston very rarely produced a convertible coupe or roadster; although when they did, it was always an impressive sight. In 1937 Loenschein decided to liquidate the company as the days of custom coach building were clearly nearing their end. When the company’s assets were auctioned off it was Rudy Creteur, who before the liquidation was more or less running the show at Rollston, who bought the majority of the assets and subsequently changed the name of the company. Now known as the Rollson Company he managed to continue building custom coachwork until the war. He kept his company afloat during the war by building custom cabins for American submarines. This Model 1708 Packard All Weather Town Car is a fully restored example of one of the last V12 cars with the handsome coachwork by Rollson. Having received a full engine overhaul, this car is not only aesthetically delightful but a strong performer as well. Driven only sparingly, we understand the Packard has approximately 50 miles since the completion of the restoration. The refined paint scheme sporting black over gray with bold red striping, along with the tan and black interior, accentuate the detail, strength and execution of the coachwork and certainly allow this car to be defined as handsome. Fitted with the magnificent and rare Chrysis crystal mascot, this is a very fine car in every detail. The paint, brightwork and interior are all very impressive in their condition and show only minor wear throughout. The last year of the Packard Twelve, this car stands at the apex of the evolution of multi-cylinder Packards. An outstanding example, this Town Cabriolet is revered for its rarity and quality – this marks a tremendous opportunity to acquire a Packard that embodies both the end of an era, and as its zenith. by Douglas
1939 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis	1939 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1939 American Bantam Roadster	1939 American Bantam Roadster 1939 American Bantam Roadster Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Frick Car and Carriage Museum in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. by Douglas
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible	1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible 65,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January, 2008, Scottsdale, Arizona Barrett-Jackson Auction Company 7400 E Monte Cristo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480-421-6694 Facsimile: 480-421-6697 Website: www.barrett-jackson.com 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible 65,000 LotNumber 409.1 Purchased in 1984 in Imperial, California, this 1939 Lincoln Zephyr had been sitting in the elements for an extended period of time. The convertible coupe was brought back to my shop in El Centro, California, where I started by removing the fenders and doors and sandblasted the body and bottom of car. The V12 engine was removed where new rings and bearings were installed. A Columbia overdrive was installed in the rear axle. The front axle was rebuilt with new kingpins and bushings. Engine was then reinstalled with a new clutch and pressure plate. New brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders and brake shoes were installed. New plugs and wiring were put in and a 6-volt generator with a new deep cycle 8-volt battery was installed for better starting. The intricate bumpers were re-chromed, new running boards and '39 grille was found and mounted. The original seats were re-stuffed and new leather upholstery was fitted. Canvas and rubber were installed over rebuilt and re-chromed original working bows on convertible top. New white side wall tires were then mounted on original wheels. Red with tan interior. by Douglas
1939 Buick Special Series 40 Sport Phaeton	1939 Buick Special Series 40 Sport Phaeton 68,200.00 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 1939 Buick Special Series 40 Sport Phaeton $68,200 by Douglas
1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe	1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe 68,200.00 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 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe $68,200 by Douglas
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A	1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe	1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe 27,000.00 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 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe LOT: 031 Chassis No. 5082277 Sold at a price of $27,000 85hp 221 cu. in. flathead V8, three-speed manual transmission, transverse leaf spring and solid axle front suspension with conventional leaf spring and live axle rear suspension and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 112" Hailed as one of the most attractive Fords ever produced, and a favorite with rodders and customizers, the 1939 Ford Deluxe coupe remains a styling icon of the pre World War II days in America. While styling did follow other Ford products of the day, the Deluxe Coupe was more directly influenced by the natural flair for beauty possessed by the company's president, Edsel B. Ford. It was under his direction that the beautiful Lincoln-Zephyr was created, as well as the other new Ford product for 1939, the Mercury. Starting with the smooth front fenders adorned with teardrop shaped headlights, the Deluxe Coupe could only be described as streamlined. A low and sleek chrome grille, a rounded and well proportioned overall body profile highlighted by flowing roof lines, all came together to give the car the illusion of speed even when standing still. Simply put, the 1939 Ford Deluxe coupe was stunning. A number of well-known stylists have declared this model one of the most perfect designs ever, and even today are hard-pressed to find a bad line or styling flaw. The year 1939 marked a number of firsts for America's most popular car. Ford adopted Lockheed’s hydraulic braking system, which was a vast improvement to the mechanical units used previously. Standard equipment for Deluxe models was the fabled 221 cu. in. ‘flathead’ V8, which was rated at 85 horsepower and was coupled with the standard, three-speed manual transmission. Presented here is a very nice 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe that has benefited from a quality restoration. It was sold new at Paul Heuning Ford, in Hobart, Indiana, near Chicago, and has remained in the same town ever since. It is finished in a handsome black, with the interior appointed in the original Taupe broadcloth material. Both right and left side spotlights are wonderful features that have been added to the car. The original engine remains with the car and has been restored to a brilliant condition. A strong performer, this example’s styling remains timelessly attractive and will make its new owner extremely proud to own one of Ford’s finest prewar automobiles. by Douglas