Autumn leaves and pre-war fun

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There are definitely more than enough pre-war cars to choose from during the upcoming Hershey auction from RM Sotheby`s. We had absolutely no idea where to start looking! So we decided to make a summary for you, we divided the cars into sections by asking the question; how many seats do you need this Autumn for a fun day out? You can of course always squeeze in an extra passenger. But that is not the point. We feature every single pre-war that will be auctioned on the 11th and 12th of October 2018 in Pennsylvania in just one sentence.

The two-sweater pre-war cars, to take your beloved one out on a wonderful Autumn day include: 

A 1901 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout dated as 1901 by the Veteran Motor Car Club of Great Britain, meaning you can participate with this vehicle in the famous London to Brighton Run. A 1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout mostly original and unrestored. A 1905 Northern Runabout with a single-cylinder engine that Maxwell had developed. A 1907 Mitchell Model E Runabout a wonderful, charming Wisconsin-built Brass Era car. A 1912 Baker Electric Model W Runabout of which the original electric motor (included with the sale) is replaced with a more powerful 18-hp unit while the 72-volt electrical system remained as-built. A 1912 Everitt Six-48, an excellent tour vehicle. A 1912 Marion Model 33 Bobcat of which the radiator is topped by a Marion MotoMeter. A 1913 Stanley Model 64 Roadster restored by Stanley expert Daryl Kendall. A 1916 Buick D-4 Express Truck which is almost totally original and has never been fully restored. A 1916 Hudson Series H Super Six Great Race Car, in 2000 the winner of the Great American Race, a timed cross-country rally. A 1917 Milburn Electric Model 27 Brougham ready to become the “greenest” automobile in your collection. A 1917 Cadillac Type 55 Opera Coupe with removable body pillars. A 1920 Ford Model T Speedster with Ruckstell rear axle and Rocky Mountain brakes. A 1926 Reo Model G Speed Wagon Delivery Truck, definitely handy to transport goods. A 1927 Ford Model T Coupe offered now from nearly 40 years of continuous ownership. A 1929 Packard Eight Convertible Coupe with chrome mesh grille guard and driving lights. A 1930 Lincoln Model L Town Sedan, which was in 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance participant. A 1931 Cadillac V-8 Phaeton by Fisher including a 1930–1931 Cadillac/LaSalle shop manual. A 1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster which is eligible for all club events. A 1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster with original numbers-matching chassis and engine. A 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe Custom, a hot rod with a 351 Ford Cobra V-8 with Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and carburetor, Holley electric pump, and a C4 automatic transmission sending power to a nine-inch Ford rear axle. A 1932 Ford Model B Five-Window Coupe, an impressive four-cylinder Ford. A 1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron one of only two surviving convertible roadsters on the long 145-inch-wheelbase Model KB chassis of 1934. A 1934 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster interestingly, it is a left-hand-drive car but has been equipped with a speedometer which reads in kilometers per hour. A 1935 Cadillac V-12 Two-Passenger Coupe by Fleetwood offered from a prominent private collection. A 1935 Chevrolet Series EB Canopy Truck ideal to promote one’s business. A 1936 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster equipped with a factory radio and novel rear view mirror with clock. A 1936 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster which is believed to be the first 14th Series Twelve coupe roadster built. A 1937 Cord 812 Cabriolet, a rarely seen factory-correct color of Ganges Green. A 1937 Cord 812 Cabriolet an ACD Club Certified Category 1. A 1937 Buick Special Convertible Phaeton offered from the Lloyd Needham Collection. A 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe Conversion highly presentable for regional shows and Concours. A 1938 Oldsmobile L-38 Convertible Coupe 'Safety Transmission', the 1938 model year was one of both firsts and lasts for General Motors. A 1939 Cadillac Series 60 Special Touring Sedan by Fleetwood with L-head Cadillac V-8 engine. A 1940 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Convertible also offered from the Lloyd Needham Collection. And a 1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1956, when it was largely still a small local charity car show.

Three-seaters, mostly including a rumble seat:

A 1909 Ford Model T Coupe de Ville, a unique custom “front entry” bodywork on a Model T chassis and drivetrain. A 1928 Packard Six Roadster describes it as, “a fun driver that always draws a crowd.” A 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster by Fleetwood with a well-known, fascinating ownership history. A 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 51 Sport Coupe by LeBaron, an outstanding potential Concours competitor. A 1932 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Roadster which retains its original “Henry Ford” sheet metal. And a 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe with stylish door-mounted rear-view mirrors and wind-wings.

Four-seaters, average family sized pre-war cars:

A 1905 Pope-Hartford Model D Side-Entrance Tonneau, the oldest known Pope-Hartford Model D, one of two survivors. A 1911 American Eagle Touring built for the test of a patented aluminium tire. A 1911 Packard Model UEFR '30' Limousine “The Cutty Sark Packard”. A 1924 Cadillac Type 63 Phaeton, a 100-point winner in Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) competition. A 1924 Packard Single Six Touring with black leather upholstery which is in an excellent condition. A 1931 Cadillac V-12 Victoria Coupe by Fisher with “Goddess” mascot, and a radiator stone guard. A 1931 Chevrolet Independence Coach with a wonderful taupe cloth interior. A 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan with the original Dietrich Individual Custom bodywork. A 1932 Marmon Sixteen Close-Coupled Sedan by LeBaron with the original chassis, engine, and body. A 1934 Packard Eight Phaeton which runs and drives exceptionally well. A 1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich a Concours-quality restoration of a longtime California car. A 1934 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton one of two of this body style produced; the only one known to exist. A 1936 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria at the time of cataloguing the car recorded 17,265 miles. A 1936 Cord 810 Westchester estimated between $55,000 and $65,000. A 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Saloon by Lancefield, the only Lancefield-bodied saloon on a 25/30 chassis. A 1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline by Judkins which has been part of several prominent private collections. A 1937 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Phaeton with a desirable and sought-after phaeton body style. A 1937 Chrysler Airflow Coupe, a very rare survivor from the final year of Airflow production. A 1938 Cadillac Series 75 Town Sedan by Fleetwood which recently underwent a cosmetic restoration. A 1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood in beautiful overall condition. A 1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn which was delivered new to Campbell’s Soup heiress, Margaret Dorrance Strawbridge. A 1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan mounted on a 137-inch-wheelbase chassis. A 1939 Packard Super Eight Phaeton by Derham believed to be the Argentinean State car used by Juan and Eva “Evita” Peron. A 1940 Ford V-8 DeLuxe Coupe, a lovely pre-war Ford to drive and enjoy.A 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton which comes with rare dual side-mounted spares. A 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan which comes accompanied by a copy of its original delivery invoice. A 1941 Buick Special Sedan which was restored by Buick expert Lewis Jenkins. A 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, an American design icon. A 1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron riding on Diamondback radial tires. And a 1941 Lincoln Custom Limousine, a very rare Zephyr-based limousine.

Five-seater and six-seater pre-war cars, with plenty of legroom:

A 1932 Lincoln Model KB Five-Passenger Sedan with the famous “fork-and-blade,” hand-built V-12. A 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupe, a 1930s design icon with delicate grille and teardrop headlights. And a 1909 Stanley Model Z Mountain Wagon awarded with its AACA First Junior in 2001 and Senior Award in 2002, both in Hershey.

Seven-Passenger Touring cars, to besides the family also take some friends:

A 1913 Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-2 Seven-Passenger Touring with the original chassis, engine, and bodywork. A 1921 Stanley 735B Seven-Passenger Touring, attractive features include a running board-mounted toolbox and wooden “artillery” wheels. A 1924 Pierce-Arrow Model 33 Seven-Passenger Phaeton, recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America CCCA. A 1930 Pierce-Arrow Model A Seven-Passenger Touring, a recent veteran of the 800-plus mile Glidden Tour and frequent entrant at Pierce-Arrow Club events. A 1934 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Limousine ideal for CCCA CARavans or local shows. And a 1940 Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan by Fleetwood accompanied by its Harrah’s history file and build sheet.

The largest one of all, an eight-seater car, perfect to take the whole neighbourhood out for a drive!

A 1911 Delahaye 43A Charabanc, a great parade vehicle.

Did you found a pre-war you particularly like? By clicking on the link you can find out more about the model. All cars will be auctioned on the 11th and 12th of October 2018 by RM Sotheby`s.

Words by the editor. Photographs courtesy RM Sotherby`s.

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