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17/09/2009
Bonhams & Butterfields at Brookline, 26 September 2009 - Preview
Includes full lotlist

Reported in Michael Hay's book Bentley: The Vintage Years 1919-1931 as "last heard of in 1964", 1924 Bentley 3-Litre 'Red Label' Speed Model - $275,000 - 325,000
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline, MA will be the location for Bonhams’ next US sale. One of the highlights is 'a remarkable discovery', this 1924 Bentley 3-Litre 'Red Label' Speed Model.

The car, estimated at $275,000 - 325,000, benefits from the shorter (117in vs. 120in) chassis and more powerful engine of the ‘Speed’ series cars, as well as carrying three-door sporting bodywork by Vanden Plas. It was first supplied in late 1924 (finished in blue and black) to J. Kennedy of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Still in UK ownership in the 50s, it was sold to the USA in 1963, changing hands only a couple of times before arriving at the still-Stateside vendor’s garage.

Bonhams & Butterfields displayed the car at this year’s Quail Lodge where it generated considerable interest. It runs and is catalogued as ‘certainly usable as it is’, with the delightful patina so loved by many members of the Vintage crowd.

As these cars are so popular now, and eligible for all the right events, there won’t be many more cars found in such an original, unmolested condition.

1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod (a rare, Canadian-built Hot Rod first modified in 1953) - $85,000 - 100,000

1934 Ford Deluxe Model 40 'Woodie' Station Wagon - $40,000 - 50,000

A significant proportion of the rest of the sale is given over to a collection of pre-War Fords that includes some absolute gems; cars such as the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ 1932 Ford Model B Deluxe Roadster ($100,000 - 135,000).

It may look unmodified and relatively innocent from the outside, but beneath the beautifully finished bodywork and high quality interior sits an extensively modified Model B engine, one of ten built by Robert McKinney. The R.E.M. Engineering twin-overhead cam unit, serial number 001, is inspired by a similar Offenhauser set-up and will give exhilarating performance.

1932 Ford Model B Deluxe Roadster - $100,000 - 135,000
There’s also a superb 1932 Ford Model B V-8 Deluxe Roadster ($90,000 - 110,000) and another ‘32 Ford’, a rare Canadian-built Hot Rod first modified in 1953. Extensively raced in period, the Candy Apple Red roadster has been restored in recent years and carries an estimate of $85,000 - 100,000. For those favouring a more gentle life, and perhaps considering a little mild restoration, the collection also includes a fine 1934 Ford Deluxe Model 40 ‘Woodie’ Station Wagon ($40,000 - 50,000) in very original condition.

1937 AC 16/80 Competition Model Sports Two Seater - $160,000 - 200,000
Elsewhere in the predominantly pre-War catalogue, mention must be made of the 1937 AC 16/80 Competition Model Sports Two Seater, a car from the Estate of the late John J. Dalessando, carrying an estimate of $160,000 - 200,000. These are elegantly designed two-seaters for the discerning sportsman – or woman, as the car was first delivered to Miss Hope Edwards of Netley Hall, Shrewsbury, UK.

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom/Hispano-Suiza aero-engined Special Speedster - $140,000 - 180,000

Miller Tribute, c.1932 Miller Wilbur Shaw Special - $100,000 - 125,000

Moving more up-to-date, there is a selection of quality, home-grown big-capacity ‘metal’ in the form of the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback Coupe Q-Code 427 (a 4-speed manual for $55,000 - 65,000), a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L71 435bhp Turbojet ($110,000 - 125,000) and a 26,000 miles, with one former owner from new, 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with Hard Top ($65,000 - 75,000).

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Litre Convertible - $90,000 - 110,000

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L71 435bhp Turbojet 4-speed - $110,000 - 125,000

Prior to the motor cars, Bonhams & Butterfields will sell 400 lots of automobilia including many rare wheels, and engine and trim parts from pre-War American cars. There’s also a Ferrari F40 owner's manual, estimated at $300 – 400.

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback Coupe Q-Code 427 engine 4-speed manual transmission - $55,000 - 65,000

From the Estate of the late John H. Sweeney, c1953 Jaguar C-type Replica - $30,000 - 40,000

Bonhams & Butterfields Vintage New England Important Motorcars and Automobilia

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Lotlist

Car	Estimate $US
1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Fordor Sedan	$35,000 - 45,000
c.1939 Ford Sprint Car	$15,000 - 18,000
1932 Ford Model B Deluxe Fordor Sedan	$45,000 - 60,000
1932 Ford Model B Deluxe Roadster	$100,000 - 135,000
1932 Ford Model B Deluxe Fordor Sedan	$45,000 - 60,000
Miller Tribute,c.1932 Miller Wilbur Shaw Special	$100,000 - 125,000
1932 Ford Model B Fordor Sedan	$35,000 - 40,000
1928 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan	$18,000 - 22,000
1932 Ford Model B V-8 Deluxe Roadster	$90,000 - 110,000
1932 Ford Model B V-8 Deluxe Fordor Sedan	$60,000 - 80,000
1949 Mercury Sport Sedan	$25,000 - 35,000
1934 Ford Model BB Platform Truck	$45,000 - 60,000
c.1935 Midget Race Car Project	$4,000 - 7,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Fordor Sedan	$28,000 - 32,000
1928 Ford Model 'AR' Rumble Seat Roadster	$35,000 - 45,000
A rare Canadian Built Hot Rod first modified in 1953,1963 Car Craft magazine covercar, Member of the LA Roadsters,1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod	$85,000 - 100,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Roadster	$75,000 - 90,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Fordor Sedan	$35,000 - 40,000
1932 Ford Model B Fordor Sedan	$18,000 - 23,000
1934 Ford Model 40 Station Wagon	$40,000 - 50,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Roadster	$75,000 - 90,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Fordor Sedan	$18,000 - 22,000
1932 Ford Model 18 Fordor Sedan	$15,000 - 20,000
1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup	$35,000 - 50,000
From the Estate of the late John H. Sweeney,c1953 Jaguar C-Type Replica	$30,000 - 40,000
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback Coupe	$20,000 - 30,000
1969 Ford Thunderbird Landau Sedan	$6,000 - 9,000
1950 Chrysler New Yorker Newport Hardtop Coupe	$5,000 - 7,000
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon	$15,000 - 25,000
c.1926 Austin Seven Two Door Fixed Head 'Top Hat' Coupe by Maythorn & Sons	$30,000 - 40,000
1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup	$15,000 - 20,000
1973 Austin Mini Cooper S Mk II	$10,000 - 15,000
1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Custom	$45,000 - 55,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Liter Convertible	$90,000 - 110,000
2000 Corbin Sparrow Electric Single-Seater	$12,500 - 15,000
1941 American Bantam 65 Super Roadster	$25,000 - 30,000
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner	$65,000 - 85,000
Approximately 42,000 miles and just one previous owner from new,1972 Jaguar E Type V12 Convertible	$35,000 - 45,000
1960 Chrysler 300F 2-Door Hardtop	$55,000 - 65,000
1925 Stutz Speedway Six Series 695H Seven-Passenger Touring	$150,000 - 170,000
c.1904 Oldsmobile Two Seater	$40,000 - 50,000
26,000 miles and one former owner from new,1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with Hard Top	$65,000 - 75,000
The ex-Bill Harrah, William B Ruger,1924 Will Sainte Claire V8 A-68 Roadster	$80,000 - 120,000
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C Coupe	$9,000 - 12,000
1971 Jenson Interceptor MkIII	$15,000 - 20,000
1927 Packard Series 4-43 Custom Eight Phaeton	$95,000 - 115,000
The Earliest Known Stanley Steamer,1901 Stanley Steam Runabout	$125,000 - 250,000
In the present ownership for more than 50 years,1907 Jewel Model B 8hp Two Seater	$25,000 - 35,000
1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom/Hispano-Suiza aero-engined Special Speedster	$140,000 - 180,000
1913 Peugeot Bébé 6hp Type BPI Two-Seat Tourer	$40,000 - 50,000
1910 Cartercar Model H	$35,000 - 45,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Dual Four-Barrel Engine	$65,000 - 75,000
1932 Lincoln KB Four Door Seven Passenger Sedan	$40,000 - 60,000
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L71 435 bhp Turbojet 4-speed	$110,000 - 125,000
From the Estate of the Late John J. Dalassandro,1937 AC 16/80 Competition Model Sports Two Seater	$160,000 - 200,000
1959 Ford Fairlane Convertible	$55,000 - 65,000
In continuous private ownership for the last 56 years,1925 Packard 236 Sport Model four passenger tourer	$70,000 - 95,000
1949 Willys Jeepster	$12,000 - 15,000
1928 Chevrolet Series AB National Coach	$12,000 - 15,000
The ex-Gordon G Aselton, one owner since 1963,1912 Renault Type CB Coupe de Ville	$125,000 - 135,000
Sympathtic restoration of a ban discovery ,1906 REO Four Seater Runabout	$30,000 - 40,000
Veteran Car Club of Great Britain dated and potential early London to Brighton start,1900 De Dion Bouton 4½ hp Vis-à-vis	$100,000 - 135,000
1911 Brush Model E Runabout	$23,000 - 28,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback Coupe Q-Code 427 engine 4-speed manual transmission	$55,000 - 65,000
Reported in Michael Hay's book Bentley: The Vintage Years 1919-1931 as "last heard of in 1964",1924 Bentley 3-Liter 'Red Label' Speed Model	$275,000 - 325,000

To see all entries on the Bonhams & Butterfields website please click HERE.

Bonhams & Butterfields Vintage New England Important Motorcars and Automobilia

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Automobilia 10am
Motorcars 2.30pm

Preview and Auction Location
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Larz Anderson Park
15 Newton Street
Brookline, Massachusetts

Viewing
Friday September 25 9am - 6pm
Saturday September 26 9am - 12pm
(Motorcars only)

Enquiries from September 22-27
+1 617 553 0346 or
+1 415 391 4000
+1 617 553 0382 fax or
+1 415 391 4040 fax

Enquiries prior to sale
Rupert Banner
+1 212 461 6515
rupert.banner@bonhams.com

Bids +1 212 644 9001 +1 212 644 9009 fax

Text - Steve Wakefield
Photos - Bonhams & Butterfields

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