March 3, 2012 · 10 am - Dan Kruse Classics
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The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection Auction.<br />
87 Vehicles. No Reserve.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2012</strong> <strong>·</strong> The Rosanky Central Texas Museum of Automotive History<br />
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1933 Duesenberg Model J,<br />
Body by Franay, “Sunroof” Sport<br />
Berline Sedan “Queen of Di<strong>am</strong>onds”
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
1934 Duesenberg Model SJ<br />
Four-Door Phaeton<br />
in the Style of Derh<strong>am</strong><br />
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The Central Texas Museum of<br />
Automotive History was founded by<br />
Dick Burdick in 1980 as a 501(c)3 non-profit<br />
educational foundation and was dedicated to the<br />
collection, restoration and preservation of historic automobiles,<br />
accessories and related memorabilia. It is over 40,000 square feet, climate<br />
controlled building and rests on approximately five acres.<br />
The collection traces the development of the automobile and its effect<br />
on the social and economic climate of much of the world. It traces the<br />
evolution from the high wheelers and ste<strong>am</strong> buggies of the turn of the century<br />
through the boxy utilitarian cars of the late teens and twenties, the classic<br />
era of the late 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, the dre<strong>am</strong> machines and land yachts<br />
of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, as well as the transition of the highly efficient<br />
aerodyn<strong>am</strong>ic<br />
sport and passenger cars.<br />
It is a one-of-a-kind collection that began with the first vehicle<br />
Mr. Burdick purchased in 1970 and a destination<br />
for anyone with a love for collector vehicles<br />
and the automotive industry’s glory days.
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<strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2012</strong> <strong>·</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>am</strong><br />
The Rosanky Central Texas Museum<br />
of Automotive History<br />
2502 Highway 304 <strong>·</strong> Smithville, Texas<br />
San Antonio<br />
281<br />
281<br />
290<br />
90<br />
35<br />
Austin<br />
To Dallas<br />
PREVIEW<br />
February 17 through <strong>March</strong> 2, <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>10</strong>:00 <strong>am</strong> to 5:00 pm (Sundays, noon to 5:00 pm).<br />
Call 866.495.8111 to schedule an appointment.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Bastrop<br />
304 Smithville<br />
535<br />
La Grange<br />
ROSANKY 304<br />
<strong>10</strong><br />
To Houston<br />
71<br />
71<br />
90<br />
RICHARD (DICK) BURDICK<br />
Founder, Central Texas Museum of Automotive History<br />
When one begins to describe Dick Burdick of San Marcos, Texas many words come to<br />
mind, successful businessman, avid classic car collector, museum curator, community<br />
leader are only a few of the accolades Burdick has earned during his over 50 years<br />
in business. He is the founder of Thermon Industries, a powerhouse in the heat<br />
tracing business which provides products and services that keep liquids at specific<br />
temperatures. Burdick built the company into a global force with offices throughout<br />
the United States in Texas, California, Delaware, Louisiana and North Carolina.<br />
International manufacturing and engineering offices are in 12 other countries,<br />
including India, Japan, New Zealand and Russia.<br />
Aside from his established corporate career, Burdick’s passion for collecting classic<br />
cars has resulted in him owning one of the best car collections in the world. It is<br />
so extensive that he opened two museums over his years of collecting, the Central<br />
Texas Museum of Automotive History which opened in 1981 in Bastrop County near<br />
Rosanky, Texas and Dick’s Classic Garage in San Marcos, Texas which he opened<br />
in 2009. His stories about each car are as entertaining and interesting as the cars<br />
themselves. Burdick began collecting in 1948 when he purchased a yellow 1948 Buick<br />
Roadmaster convertible after he got out of the Army. Although he sold that automobile<br />
he was bitten by the classic car collecting bug and the rest is history. Burdick continues<br />
to enjoy a long relationship with Boy Scouts of America, having risen to the top ranks<br />
and served in many post that have taken him around the world on behalf of BSA.<br />
Burdick is married to Johnnie Burdick and they have 6 children.<br />
DANIEL KRUSE, CAI<br />
Chairman/Auctioneer, <strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong><br />
TxE 7674<br />
<strong>Dan</strong>iel <strong>Kruse</strong> is an auctioneer, successful businessman and collector with over 40 years<br />
experience. N<strong>am</strong>ed by Auction World Magazine as one of the top “Most Influential<br />
Auctioneers” in the world, <strong>Kruse</strong> combines a spirit for collecting with an incredible<br />
wealth of knowledge regarding the industry. <strong>Kruse</strong> began his auction career at the age<br />
of 18 in Auburn, Indiana. He later moved to San Antonio, Texas where he has been for<br />
the last 30 years. <strong>Kruse</strong> currently oversees <strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong>, a collector classic car<br />
auction house and <strong>Kruse</strong> Asset Management, a private brokerage firm specializing<br />
in oilfield equipment. During his 40+ years as an auctioneer, <strong>Dan</strong>iel has converted<br />
billions at auction throughout the world and has represented museums, collectors,<br />
classic car owners and automobile enthusiasts while providing appraisals, sales,<br />
liquidations and advice.<br />
<strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> is a f<strong>am</strong>ily-owned collector car auction company located in San<br />
Antonio, Texas. DKC has been responsible for successful collector car sales since 1972.<br />
Each year the company participates in multiple auction events in Texas and the U.S.<br />
<strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> is privately held and is managed by <strong>Dan</strong> as well as his daughters<br />
Tiffany, Tedra and Tara.<br />
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87 Vehicles. No Reserve. 92 Total.<br />
Over <strong>10</strong>0 Museum Collectibles & Memorabilia.<br />
CHECK-oUt<br />
All vehicles and collectibles must be off property by 5 pm Monday, <strong>March</strong> 5<br />
BUyER’S PREMIUM<br />
<strong>10</strong>% on Vehicles <strong>·</strong> 15% on Collectibles<br />
BIDDER’S REGIStRAtIoN<br />
$<strong>10</strong>0.00 (includes 2 entrance passes). Please read terms and conditions of sale on website.<br />
Cash buyers require a $2,500 cash deposit when registering to bid. Acceptable forms of payment<br />
are cash, cashier’s checks, JJ Best financing, and personal/business checks accompanied by an<br />
irrevocable bank letter of guarantee.<br />
FINANCING<br />
J.J. Best Banc & Co. 800<strong>·</strong>872<strong>·</strong>1965 <strong>·</strong> jjbest.com<br />
BIDDING oPtIoNS<br />
Absentee as well as telephone bidding is available. Please call for details.<br />
MAJoR CREDIt CARDS<br />
Major credit cards may be used to purchase memorabilia items ONLY. We regret we will not be<br />
able to expect credit cards for vehicle purchases. (See acceptable forms of payment above.)<br />
tRANSPoRtAtIoN<br />
Contact Passport Transport at 800.325.4267<br />
CLoSESt AIRPoRtS<br />
From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)<br />
From airport start out west on Presidential Blvd. Take Presidential Blvd toward Ticketing/<br />
Curbside Check-in. Keep right and at the fork, continue on Presidential Blvd. Merge onto<br />
TX-71-E and proceed for approximately 19.9 miles. Take the r<strong>am</strong>p toward TX-304 S/Ed Burleson<br />
Lane and stay straight to go onto TX-71 W. Turn slight right onto TX-304 for approximately<br />
12.2 miles. The museum is at 2502 Highway 304. Look for posted signs.<br />
From San Antonio International (SAt)<br />
From airport start out going south on Airport Blvd toward S Terminal Dr. Turn left onto<br />
NE I-4<strong>10</strong> Loop. Merge into I-4<strong>10</strong> E/I-4<strong>10</strong> Loop S toward San Antonio which is approximately<br />
3.4 miles, then keep left to take I-4<strong>10</strong> S/I-4<strong>10</strong> Loop S via Exit 163. Merge onto I-<strong>10</strong> E via Exit 33<br />
and proceed toward Houston for approximately 62.3 miles.<br />
At Exit 642 (TX-304) go towards Bastrop/Gonzales. This will be a left turn. Proceed on TX-304 for<br />
approximately 23.2 miles to the museum at 2502 Highway 304. Look for posted signs.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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PRIVAtE AVIAtIoN<br />
Smithville Crawford Muni Airport (84R) 4,000’ x 75’ runway<br />
Giddings-Lee County Airport<br />
Fayette Regional Air Center Airport<br />
Lockhart Municipal Airport<br />
Taylor Municipal Airport<br />
HoSt HotELS<br />
H<strong>am</strong>pton Inn & Suites 512.321.2898 Holiday Inn Express Bastrop 512.321.1900<br />
240 S Hasler Blvd 491 Agnes Street<br />
Bastrop, Texas 78602 Bastrop, Texas 78602<br />
AREA HotELS<br />
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa Comfort Suites Bastrop 512.321.3377<br />
512.308.1234 505 Agnes Street<br />
9575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road Bastrop, Texas 78602<br />
Lost Pines, Texas 78612<br />
Hilton Austin Airport 800.230.4134 Best Western Bastrop Pines Inn<br />
(Approximately 29 minutes from museum) 512.321.0900<br />
9515 Hotel Dr <strong>10</strong>7 Hunters Crossing Blvd<br />
Austin, Texas 78719 Bastrop, Texas 78602<br />
AREA BED & BREAKFAStS<br />
Pecan Street Inn 512.321.3315 Blue Herron 512.789.9597<br />
<strong>10</strong><strong>10</strong> Pecan Street 583 Union Chapel Road<br />
Bastrop, Texas 78602 Cedar Creek, Texas 78612<br />
Magnolia Inn on Main 512.303.1140 Elm Street Inn 512.581.1341<br />
703 Main Street The historic Manlove/Ch<strong>am</strong>bers House<br />
Bastrop, Texas 78602 502 Elm Street <strong>·</strong> Bastrop, Texas 78602<br />
FooD & BEVERAGE<br />
Private vendors will be available throughout the day for your pleasure.<br />
PRoVENANCE oF VEHICLES & tERMS & CoNDItIoN oF SALE<br />
All items are sold “As Is, Where Is, With All Faults” and without guarantee or warranty of any<br />
kind, either expressed or implied. Information in this brochure and on the website has been<br />
generated by the seller and representatives from <strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong>, and is merely a guide,<br />
subject to change and neither <strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong>, the seller, it’s advertising agency, nor<br />
publishers shall be liable for errors. Please preview the vehicles prior to the auction.<br />
NEED ASSISTANCE? We are here to help!<br />
Contact Tiffany <strong>Kruse</strong> at tiffany@kruseclassics.com or 866<strong>·</strong>495<strong>·</strong>8111.<br />
TxE 7674 <strong>Dan</strong>iel J. <strong>Kruse</strong>, CAI, Chief Auctioneer<br />
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Lot No. 1<br />
1901 Holsman Model #54 “High<br />
Wheeler” Rear Entrance touring Car<br />
5 HP, Horizontally Opposed 2 Cylinder Engine,<br />
Rope Drive<br />
Chassis No. 1598<br />
One of the most successful early brands of horseless carriage<br />
in the USA was Holsman, who offered a relatively powerful<br />
engine for the day and with its tall, high wheel stance,<br />
appealed to those living in the country where horse drawn<br />
buggies were able to ply through the rough roads. This<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ple features a very rare rear entrance touring car that<br />
could seat up to three people comfortably and appears to<br />
have been restored a number of years ago. Steering is done<br />
through a tiller and braking is reported to be adequate for<br />
a car that would probably have a 15 mph maximum speed.<br />
This design inspired a number of other pioneer carmakers<br />
of the day. It is a complete vehicle that has been a member<br />
of the museum for many years. We also believe that it<br />
would qualify for a London to Brighton run. This is a rare<br />
opportunity to own a very early 20th Century<br />
motoring vehicle.<br />
Please Note: Our research indicates that this vehicle may be<br />
a 1903 model year, however the title reads 1901.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 2<br />
1903 Stanley Ste<strong>am</strong>er Model C Runabout<br />
6.5HP, 2-Cylinder Ste<strong>am</strong> Engine<br />
Chassis No. 307<br />
In the early part of the 20th Century, ste<strong>am</strong> powered cars were quite popular and in 1906, Fred W. Marriott,<br />
Stanley’s chief mechanic, piloted a ste<strong>am</strong>er to the land speed record. Established in 1901, Stanley Ste<strong>am</strong>ers bec<strong>am</strong>e<br />
the industry leader for this mode of transportation and every year saw more improvements. This vintage ex<strong>am</strong>ple<br />
was set up to handle four passengers, riding on the 28” x 3.00” tires. Front seat passengers had an unobstructed<br />
view of the road ahead and either person could steer the car through a centrally mounted tiller. With a leather<br />
front piece and fenders fashioned from wood, this little runabout could probably attain speeds in excess of 40 mph,<br />
but be wary of those ancient brakes. Wearing a smart wicker basket ready for a picnic and the vintage kerosene<br />
powered Neverout brass l<strong>am</strong>ps, the perfect car for a spin. It should be noted that this car has been idle for many<br />
years and before ste<strong>am</strong> operations, it should be completely checked out by an expert with these cars. Alternative<br />
fuel from nearly 1<strong>10</strong> years ago, this Stanley Ste<strong>am</strong>er is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.<br />
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Lot No. 3<br />
1905 Cadillac Model F touring Car<br />
9 HP, 98.2 cid, 1 Cylinder Engine<br />
Engine No. 23306<br />
From the beginning, Cadillac’s chief engineer,<br />
Henry Leland, made sure that precision in manufacturing<br />
would result in a dependable motorcar. It might cost a<br />
little more at the start, but if a cylinder bore was more than<br />
1/<strong>10</strong>00th of an inch off, it was discarded and one a bit closer<br />
to perfection was used.<br />
With this degree of perfection it is no wonder Cadillac<br />
would become known as the Standard of the World. This<br />
delightful car appears received a full restoration a number<br />
of years ago and is complete including a pair of Orient<br />
brass lights from Dietz with a single Solar brand rear light.<br />
Mounted on the rear of the car is a spare tire ready for the<br />
eventual blowout, while electrical power was supplied via<br />
the Connecticut Telegraph & Electric company box.<br />
On display for many years in the museum, the simple<br />
mechanics of this car should make it a snap to get back on<br />
the road for some high adventure and motoring fun.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 4<br />
1906 Bugmobile Model A Runabout<br />
1 Cylinder, 3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine,<br />
Chain Drive<br />
ID No. WN60601348<br />
While the intentions of the person who n<strong>am</strong>ed this car<br />
might have been to imply that it was a motorized buggy,<br />
the final result was one that makes a person scratch their<br />
head and say why. In business for just a couple of years,<br />
the Bugmobile was headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois<br />
area, and despite its n<strong>am</strong>e employed a number of advanced<br />
design features for the day.<br />
When this car was located the original horizontally opposed<br />
two cylinder engine and final drive had been lost to the<br />
ages. Restored using locally fabricated gearing and axles<br />
and a 1980’s era B&S engine.<br />
With solid rubber tires and employing a tiller steering<br />
system this car would be a delight for anyone to own, either<br />
to use as a parade vehicle or as a display car to promote a<br />
business or organization, this is one car that won’t drive<br />
you “buggy”.<br />
Please Note: Our research indicates that this vehicle may be<br />
a 1908 model year, however the title reads 1906.<br />
Lot No. 5<br />
1906 International Harvester Auto<br />
Wagon Model A Depot Hack<br />
15 HP, 196 cid Horizontally Opposed 2-Cylinder Engine,<br />
Chain Drive<br />
Engine No. 27113EC<br />
This is a very unique and quite rare ex<strong>am</strong>ple from<br />
one of the most respected n<strong>am</strong>es in American trucks,<br />
International-Harvester located in Chicago, Illinois. When<br />
new, it was advertised to be able to carry up to 800 pounds,<br />
and from the looks of the components, we think that<br />
number is a very conservative figure. Featuring an older<br />
restoration <strong>am</strong>ong the many features of this truck is the<br />
front end sheet metal formed out of sheets of copper with<br />
one of the hood panels as well as the radiator face-plate<br />
carrying the “International” n<strong>am</strong>e in script. It also features a<br />
pair of original International brass headlights plus a vintage<br />
rubber squeeze-bulb operated Tally-O-Horn.<br />
The body appears to have been constructed at the time of<br />
restoration but much of the original supporting hardware<br />
appears to be the s<strong>am</strong>e vintage as the engine and chassis.<br />
On those big solid rubber tires it is impossible to know<br />
where this truck might have served, but it can be assumed<br />
it had a big hand helping to build a better tomorrow for the<br />
world in the early 20th Century.<br />
Please Note: Our research indicates that this vehicle may<br />
be a 1914 to 1916 model year, however the title reads<br />
1906 International.<br />
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Lot No. 6<br />
1908 Maxwell Model LC Runabout<br />
14 HP, Horizontally Opposed 2-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed<br />
Transmission, Chain Drive<br />
Engine No. 1705<br />
Probably one of America’s favorite early economy cars, the<br />
Maxwell was known for its simple, yet effective engineering.<br />
Considered to be light-weight, this ex<strong>am</strong>ple is perfect for a<br />
party of two. One of the first cars to use a steering wheel,<br />
it was a cozy ride, and with simple mechanics usually<br />
meant that whoever was riding in a Maxwell got to their<br />
destination safely. Founded in 1904, a tragic fire destroyed<br />
the original factory in 1907. However, before the 1908 models<br />
were ready to roll, a modern, state-of-the-art facility was<br />
up and running in New Castle, Indiana. This particular car<br />
appears to have been the subject of a quality restoration a<br />
number of years ago. On display in the museum for quite<br />
some time it appears to need little more than some TLC<br />
to get it in full running order. Fitted with original brass<br />
cowl-l<strong>am</strong>ps and a tool-box mounted on the rear deck, this<br />
car could be a lot of fun to own and drive. The Maxwell<br />
brand would remain a producer of automobiles up into<br />
the 1920’s when it was absorbed by the young Chrysler<br />
Corporation and would eventually form the basis for the<br />
Plymouth brand. For many years after Maxwell had left the<br />
automotive theme its n<strong>am</strong>e was kept alive by comedian Jack<br />
Benny, which led many collectors to add one of these iconic<br />
horseless carriages to their collection.<br />
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Lot No. 7<br />
19<strong>10</strong> Empire “The Little Aristocrat”<br />
Sportabout Model 20<br />
20 HP, In-Line 4-Cylinder “T-Head” Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission, Chain Drive<br />
Chassis No. 2394<br />
This car was developed by four prominent automotive<br />
pioneers including Arthur Newby, Carl Fisher, J<strong>am</strong>es Allison<br />
and Robert Hassler. Home for this new make would be<br />
Indianapolis, Indiana, and three of those gentlemen also<br />
had another business interest in town, the new Indianapolis<br />
Motor Speedway. In December 1909, after the track had been<br />
paved with bricks, the first car to take a spin on this new<br />
course was the first Empire off the line. With the looks of a<br />
more powerful sports car like a Mercer or Stutz Bearcat, this<br />
little roadster is the cat’s meow. Finished in bright yellow<br />
with black pin-stripe, it also features black leather bucket<br />
seats and its original cast aluminum step-plates. Lighting<br />
was supplied by a full Presto-lite system, another company<br />
owned by Fisher, and is fitted with Victor headlights. With<br />
12-spoke wooden wheels featuring large 33” x 4” tires, it<br />
means business. A vintage Jones Speedometer mounted on<br />
the car shows just 220 miles, which are believed to have been<br />
accumulated since the vehicle’s full restoration. Among other<br />
brass appointments are a pair of operating cowl-lights, brass<br />
horn and shifting levers plus guides. Sure to turn heads<br />
wherever it is shown, as well as appreciate in value, this is a<br />
rare opportunity to acquire a sporty edition from America’s<br />
brass era.<br />
Lot No. 8<br />
19<strong>10</strong> E-M-F Model 30 Runabout<br />
30 HP, In-Line 4-Cylinder T-Head Motor,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. 31990<br />
Taking its n<strong>am</strong>e from the first initials of the three founders<br />
last n<strong>am</strong>e, the EMF got a bad rap from the beginning<br />
by being used as an acronym for such things as “Every<br />
Mechanics Friend” or “Every Morning Fixit”. In truth, the<br />
EMF was a very good car for its day and the men behind it<br />
were tops in their field. Barney Everitt had done quite well<br />
in the early body business, Willi<strong>am</strong> Metzger’s expertise<br />
in sales had taken Cadillac to its leadership position and<br />
Walter Flanders understood production having helped<br />
Henry Ford get his company up to speed. This sharp little<br />
runabout appears to have been lovingly restored a number<br />
of years ago and is well appointed from the original EMF-30<br />
brass headlights to the Jarvis winged “Water Meter” radiator<br />
orn<strong>am</strong>ent. It is even fitted with a Haven clock and vintage<br />
Jones combination speedometer and odometer, which<br />
indicates 4,224 miles. Through a marketing agreement,<br />
Studebaker had a hand in the sales and distribution of<br />
the car and today the EMF is considered a part of that<br />
automaker’s legacy. With just a little work this car could be<br />
up and running ready for rallies or car shows, giving you a<br />
chance to buy a <strong>10</strong>2 year old legend.<br />
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Lot No. 9<br />
1911 Buick Model 14B “Buggyabout”<br />
14.2 HP, 127 cid, Horizontally Opposed 2-Cylinder Motor,<br />
3-Speed Transmission, Chain Drive<br />
Chassis No. 14B466<br />
By 1911, the Buick automobile had been established as<br />
a leader in the industry and its position within the new<br />
General Motors Corporation as a builder of quality<br />
automobiles was well-known. While most of the production<br />
was dedicated to larger 4-cylinder cars, there had been a<br />
hope to capture some of the lower-price market by keeping<br />
smaller 2-cylinder models in production. The Model 14 and<br />
14B would be the last of those efforts. Finished in gle<strong>am</strong>ing<br />
white this compact model, called the Buggyabout by Buick,<br />
appears to have been restored only a few years back.<br />
Featuring a gas lighting system, brass is quite prevalent on<br />
this car including the original radiator, which feeds each<br />
cylinder head independently, and was produced for Buick by<br />
the Rome-Turney Radiator Company. This would make an<br />
excellent addition to a collection of brass era vehicles or for<br />
the Buick collector looking for a significant member of this<br />
marque’s illustrious past.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. <strong>10</strong><br />
1912 R-C-H “Twenty‑Five” touring Car<br />
22 HP, In-Line L-Head 4-Cylinder Motor, 3-Speed<br />
Transmission, Shaft Drive<br />
Chassis No. 8460<br />
It is interesting that there are a number of early automotive<br />
founders who left the company that bore their n<strong>am</strong>e so that<br />
they could pursue the vehicle of their own design rather<br />
than that of the investors and directors. One such person<br />
was Robert C. Hupp, who had been at the forefront of the<br />
founding of Huppmobile in 1909. Based on sound designs<br />
and high production quality the new Huppmobile was a<br />
success but bigger, better, more expensive cars were ordered<br />
by the board. Hupp left and after a legal battle ended up<br />
using his initials as the n<strong>am</strong>e of his company, much as in<br />
the fashion of Ransom E. Olds or Harry C. Stutz. The new<br />
R-C-H was founded in 1912. This is one of his first ex<strong>am</strong>ples,<br />
which features an engine of his own design. It was a rather<br />
advanced car for its day with the newly developed Hanna<br />
Self Starter being one of the biggest draws, to the five l<strong>am</strong>ps<br />
being standard and demountable 32” x 3” wheels, all for a<br />
price starting at $850.<br />
This tourer appears to have been given a cosmetic restoration<br />
a number of years ago and is a former member of the<br />
Harrah’s Automobile Collection. There are very few R-C-H<br />
cars left, and this would be a rare opportunity to own a piece<br />
of unique history.<br />
Lot No. 11<br />
1913 Regal twenty Five<br />
Underslung Roadster<br />
22.5 HP, 199 cid, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission, Shaft Drive<br />
Engine No. 7048<br />
Long before Buick ever used this n<strong>am</strong>e, Regal was a<br />
respected member of the automotive scene. Endurance in<br />
the early days of motoring was extremely important and<br />
the little Regal, founded in 1908, had proven itself in 1909<br />
when a model nickn<strong>am</strong>ed the Regal “Plugger”, was driven<br />
from New York to San Francisco and then across the country<br />
several more times for a total of 22,000 miles, quite a fete in<br />
the days before Interstates and paved highways. This little<br />
roadster appears to be mostly original and is built for the<br />
open road. With is low-slung chassis and body, you ride<br />
closer to the ground than most cars of its day. It appears to<br />
have had a spare tire mounted on the rear deck at one point.<br />
With its open-air seating, this is a chance for you to put on<br />
your helmet and goggles and enjoy some real motoring<br />
excitement. Finished in black with blue pinstripes and<br />
matching wood spoke wheels the uncomplicated mechanics<br />
of the day should be relatively easy to bring it up to<br />
running order.<br />
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Lot No.12<br />
1913 REo “The Fifth”<br />
Four-Door touring Car<br />
30/35 HP, In-Line F-Head 4-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed<br />
Transmission, Shaft Drive<br />
Engine No. 44589<br />
When Ransom E. Olds left the Oldsmobile Company in<br />
1904 for “certain reasons” as a young GM’s PR department<br />
declared, he set out to build the cars he felt should be<br />
produced. He would do what few others could do and that<br />
is achieve success in his endeavors. In 1909 he introduced<br />
his first 4-cylinder model, and like many of his earlier<br />
developments this was well engineered. Olds had invested<br />
nearly a quarter-century in the business and considered<br />
this to be his “farewell” design. When the “Fifth” was put<br />
into production it featured such advancements as worm<br />
and sector steering gears with steering wheel on the left,<br />
multiple disc clutch and center shift control.<br />
This touring car was one of 7,467 produced during the<br />
1913 season, and stands as a test<strong>am</strong>ent to the quality of its<br />
construction. Given a light cosmetic restoration a number of<br />
years ago it has been an important part of the collection for<br />
over two decades. Reportedly this car has been run in recent<br />
years and with just a bit of work could be ready to ply the<br />
highways. Finished with an ivory paint job, black leather<br />
seats and with a heavy top in dark brown, it is wearing a set<br />
of 34” x 4” Firestone “Non-Skid” tires on the original wood<br />
spoke wheels. It will be giving its new owners many years<br />
of enjoyable antique motoring adventures.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 13<br />
1914 Ford Model t Roadster<br />
22.5 HP, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine, 2-Speed<br />
Planetary Gears, Shaft Drive<br />
Engine No. 694774<br />
No other single car in history introduced the world to<br />
the adventures of motoring than Henry Ford’s Model T.<br />
As these cars bec<strong>am</strong>e more popular, he devised ways to<br />
make them cheaper to build and cheaper to own, while<br />
maintaining a level of quality and reliability. It was pretty<br />
bare-bones to say the least, but the Model T lives on today<br />
as an all-time favorite. Early models or those with brass<br />
radiators, are <strong>am</strong>ong the most desired by collectors such<br />
as this little roadster. This car appears to have been a full<br />
fr<strong>am</strong>e-off restoration with the sheet metal as straight, if<br />
not more so, than when it was new. With the body finished<br />
in olive green and fenders in black, a prettier picture of<br />
Americana would be hard to beat. On the left running board<br />
is the acetylene tank for the lights plus an expandable rack<br />
for storing items like spare cans of gas, oil or water. It is<br />
reported that this Model T has been used on a regular basis<br />
and from its gle<strong>am</strong>ing brass it looks as sharp today as it did<br />
98 years ago.<br />
Note: This car is titled as a 1914 year model but the<br />
numbers on the engine indicate it was manufactured in<br />
February 1915.<br />
Lot No. 14<br />
1914 Studebaker Series SC<br />
Roadster Custom<br />
19.6 HP, 192.4 cid, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 34559<br />
Bowing to the standards set by the Ford Model T, the new<br />
Chevrolet and other popular makes, 1914 saw Studebaker<br />
change their steering wheel locations from the right to the<br />
left side of the car. There were other innovations that year<br />
such as relocating the shifting lever and emergency brake<br />
control to a central position. This year all lighting was now<br />
electric as was the recently developed self-starter considered<br />
one of the biggest improvements in motoring.<br />
This interesting roadster is fitted with what was commonly<br />
called a “mother-in-law” seat, mounted in the center behind<br />
the two front bucket seats. The beauty of this car has to<br />
be its simplicity, and from our inspection it appears this<br />
car is ready to hit the open road. Finished in a deep blue<br />
with white pinstripes and black fenders, its brass-fr<strong>am</strong>ed<br />
windshield and nickel plated headlight rings provide plenty<br />
of eye appeal to this car. According to the vintage Stewart<br />
Warner speedometer mounted on the dashboard of this car<br />
it has seen 15,8<strong>10</strong> from what we believe was a restoration<br />
probably undertaken a number of years ago.<br />
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Lot No. 15<br />
1915 Metz Model “22” Roadster<br />
22 HP, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
Gearless Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 30303<br />
In 1909, when Charles Metz introduced his first automobile,<br />
he had been no stranger to vehicle production. Since the<br />
mid 1880’s, Metz bicycles manufactured under the Walth<strong>am</strong><br />
n<strong>am</strong>e, had been very popular and some of his special<br />
editions, like a bicycle built for <strong>10</strong>, had given him quite a bit<br />
of notoriety. In 1898, he motorized a tandem-bike and has<br />
been recognized as the first such vehicle in America. Metz<br />
helped the Walth<strong>am</strong> Company develop a small motorcar.<br />
In 1908 he managed to acquire Walth<strong>am</strong>, which was buried<br />
in debt, filled with an inventory of parts to build quite a<br />
few cars, but with few funds to pay employees to assemble<br />
them. Dividing the assembly of his cars into 14 parts, he put<br />
together packages for $25 each allowing the customers to<br />
pay on the installment plan while they put their own<br />
car together.<br />
This model seems to have been given a light cosmetic<br />
restoration and retains many of its original appointments.<br />
Among them, original Presto-lite headlights, however the<br />
charging tank is missing as are the top bows. It does have<br />
its original windshield fr<strong>am</strong>e and what appear to be proper<br />
cowl lights. This vintage roadster looks to be complete<br />
mechanically and would be fun to take on the road.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 16<br />
1916 Haynes Model 34 type t<br />
“Light Six” Four-Door touring Car<br />
55 HP, T-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 13594<br />
The Haynes-Apperson was considered America’s first<br />
commercially successful motorcar. It has been built in<br />
Kokomo, Indiana, and had recorded sales as early as 1894.<br />
By 1905, Elwood P. Haynes had taken over the company<br />
and dropped the Apperson n<strong>am</strong>e, while continuously<br />
improving the product.<br />
1916 saw a number of innovations and improvements<br />
with a total of 9,813 cars coming off the assembly line that<br />
season. This ex<strong>am</strong>ple features an older cosmetic re-do with<br />
the body done in dark blue with ivory pin-stripe, while the<br />
seats are in black di<strong>am</strong>ond pleated leather, with the top a<br />
black fabric. The radiator is fitted with a Deluxe Moto-Meter<br />
and the car features electric lights and starter, of which a<br />
control box by the Leece-Neville Corporation controls the<br />
operations. Sitting on huge 34” x 3” wheels, there is a pair of<br />
spare tires mounted to the rear while on the dashboard you<br />
can find a Keyless Clutch “rim-wound” dashboard clock and<br />
Stewart speed-o-meter plus odometer which shows<br />
1,779 miles.<br />
Lot No. 17<br />
1920 Velie “Six” Model 48<br />
Four-Door touring Car<br />
55 HP, 224 cid, Continental “Red Seal” L-Head In-Line<br />
6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. 1347R27468<br />
Created in Moline, Illinois, founder Will Velie had a bit of<br />
luck on his side when establishing an automotive concern,<br />
for his grandfather was “the” John Deere. Velie had already<br />
proven himself as a good businessman and manufacturer<br />
when he had established and operated a rural buggy<br />
company. Using a number of components from various<br />
suppliers, Velie cars were well respected and they earned<br />
a reputation of reliability and st<strong>am</strong>ina. For 1920 the sales<br />
brochures proclaimed, “The First Authoritative Ex<strong>am</strong>ple<br />
of the Modern Style Tendency - a Harmony of<br />
Symmetrical Planes.”<br />
This large touring car appears to have been given a cosmetic<br />
restoration a number of years ago but as a complete car<br />
it could really benefit from a complete restoration. This<br />
touring car’s sheet metal is straight with no signs of rust or<br />
corrosion and the body fits together quite well and the top<br />
is complete. While this Velie has not been on the road for a<br />
number of years it looks like it will be a rather quick process<br />
to bring it back to life. When you become the new owner of<br />
this Velie, you will have a very unique piece of<br />
automotive history.<br />
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Lot No. 18<br />
1921 Packard “Twin Six” Series 3-35 Four-Door touring Car<br />
90 HP, 424 cid, L-Head V-12 Engine, 3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 11333; Engine No. 165256<br />
When Warren G. Harding rode to his inauguration on <strong>March</strong> 4, 1921, he bec<strong>am</strong>e the first President of the United States<br />
to be transported to this ceremony in a motorcar and the vehicle he chose for this honor was a Packard “Twin Six”<br />
7-passenger Touring Car much like this beautiful ex<strong>am</strong>ple being offered. This year a new Fuelizer was developed to<br />
provide more power by pre-igniting the fuel before it entered the cylinder. Sitting on a 135” wheelbase, this was a<br />
comfortable car to ride in, perfect for the President of the United States.<br />
Treated to a full professional restoration this was the ultimate in luxury and performance as America entered the<br />
roaring 20’s. Finished in gle<strong>am</strong>ing black paint and trimmed in black leather with black fabric top, it is an imposing<br />
vehicle. The plating on brightwork looks fresh with a depth of quality that is sure to win smile and awards. An<br />
interesting item is the winged Moto Meter which provides a clue to this car’s heritage as it promotes the Chicago<br />
based distributor with an image of an early bi plane, presumably powered by Packard. The factory installed Walth<strong>am</strong><br />
speedometer/odometer shows 12,075 miles and who knows those could be from new. Other gauges, supplied by<br />
National include fuel level, oil pressure and <strong>am</strong>peres. This is an outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple of the supremacy of Packard<br />
from a time when performance and innovation in motoring was important and this model was a leader. It has been<br />
quite a while since we have seen another early Twin Six of this caliber cross the auction block which makes this a very<br />
unique opportunity to own the finest, then people will want to ask the man, or woman, who owns one.<br />
Lot No. 19<br />
1921 Studebaker “Light Six”<br />
Model EJ-21 Four-Door touring Car<br />
40 HP, 207 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. <strong>10</strong>27002<br />
Studebaker was a rather unique car maker in that they didn’t need to wait for<br />
a “model year” to start, but introduced its new models when they were ready to<br />
come to market. To that practice c<strong>am</strong>e the introduction of the Model EJ in April<br />
1920. With improved valves, positive feed engine lubrication, a transmission<br />
lock and new single disc clutch, this was one of the best performing cars of the<br />
day. This 5 passenger touring car had a base price around $1,485 when new,<br />
and offered its owners reliability that Studebaker had built its reputation on, as<br />
well as up to date styling and comfort for its passengers.<br />
Treated to a full restoration this sharp looking ex<strong>am</strong>ple is finished in dark green<br />
body with the louvers on the hood receiving a tasteful pin stripe while the<br />
fenders are done in gloss black. The interior is fitted with pleated leather while<br />
the top is in black fabric and retains its oval back glass with beveled edges.<br />
Interiors, especially the dashboard of these cars, were rather utilitarian and this<br />
is an ex<strong>am</strong>ple of that practice with only the oil pressure and <strong>am</strong>pere gauges<br />
flanking the original Stewart speedometer/odometer, which currently shows<br />
32,850 miles. When inspecting this car be sure to check out those unique Linex<br />
lenses in the headlights as well as the Studebaker logo on the winged Moto<br />
Meter hood orn<strong>am</strong>ent. Also found on this car are the four step plates, designed<br />
to allow passengers to clean the bottom of their shoes before entering the car.<br />
Vintage Studebakers are sought after in today’s car market due to their good<br />
looks and ability to ply modern highways at a relatively safe speed. This is a<br />
prime ex<strong>am</strong>ple of one of the best cars from this era, and the reason that nearly<br />
28,000 copies were produced in the 1921 model year.<br />
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Lot No. 20<br />
1922 Corre-La Licorne type 14/WR3<br />
Four-Door torpedo tourer<br />
by A. Rousett<br />
9/12 HP, L-Head 1692cc 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 12957; Engine No. 14952<br />
Building motorcars from 1907 to 1950, this marque was originally<br />
known as the Corre, and its founders believed that racing would help<br />
sell cars. They were correct when driver Waldemar Lestienne started<br />
to win races, sales increased. His cars soon bec<strong>am</strong>e f<strong>am</strong>ous partially<br />
because of his f<strong>am</strong>ily crest was what La Licorne, or a literal translation,<br />
“The Unicorn”. In the early 1920’s, Corre began to brand their cars as<br />
La Licorne and their engines sourced from Ballot, which offered plenty<br />
of power plus economy in fuel and in use taxes.<br />
This attractively designed car received coachwork from Carrosserie<br />
Automobile A. Rousett in Lyon, France, and has been treated to a full<br />
restoration which looks to be in very good condition. Bodywork is quite<br />
solid and the tasteful two tone green exterior compliments the tan fabric<br />
top and saddle leather seats, giving this car a distinctive, yet subtle<br />
appearance. As with all La Licornes of the day, it is equipped with right<br />
hand drive and the brake and shifting levers are mounted to the right of<br />
the driver. Designed to fit four, there is plenty of room behind the rear<br />
seats for luggage or picnic gear, which can be easily loaded with a drop<br />
down tailgate. Under the hood does need some detailing and probably<br />
a small <strong>am</strong>ount of attention to bring this little car back to life. One of<br />
the more unusual cars in this collection is providing a very unique<br />
opportunity to buy and enjoy a bit of French motoring.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 21<br />
1922 Citroen type C/Model 14<br />
one Door Boattail tourer<br />
11 HP (5 HP taxable), 856cc L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 31229; Engine No. 31999<br />
Small light and dependable cars were what the European<br />
market needed in the early 1920’s and that is exactly the<br />
package that was delivered with these little cars. With solid<br />
construction, and advanced engineering the C-series from<br />
Citroen found plenty of customers. Not only private owners<br />
but business concerns also found these cars to be economical<br />
to run, easy to maintain and able carry small loads at<br />
great distances.<br />
This sharp little ride was apparently sold new in Paris,<br />
France by the dealers, Hoschede & Veilleux, who were<br />
agents for Citroen, as well as American made Ford Model<br />
T’s. Restored to its original configuration today it features a<br />
vintage Moto-Meter with the car’s logo, and most impressive<br />
a period roof-top mounted sign for the Auto-Ecole-Agreee,<br />
the French version of the Auto Club. Finished in light yellow<br />
with gloss black fenders, the soft trim is done in black with<br />
black soft top. A very clean dashboard presents only an<br />
<strong>am</strong>peres gauge to monitor the electrical operations of the car.<br />
It still retains its BRC headlights full disc wheels on which<br />
are mounted a set of Engelbert tires produced in France. This<br />
little car would be a welcomed addition into any collection of<br />
vehicles with engines under 1-liter or for someone wanting<br />
sportiness and flair on an economical basis.<br />
Lot No. 22<br />
1923 Franklin Model <strong>10</strong><br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
25 HP, 199.1 cid Overhead Valve, Air-Cooled 6-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. E82192<br />
Using only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, Franklin<br />
automobiles adhered to their original designs with exact measurements.<br />
Their reputation for dependability and endurance was proved when a<br />
1924 model drove across country, a total of 3,720 miles, in just 13 days,<br />
quite an accomplishment considering the condition of many roads at<br />
the time. While these cars enjoyed decent sales, <strong>10</strong>,130 units for 1923,<br />
dealers found it hard to sell a car without at least a radiator shell to look<br />
like the rest of the cars that used a radiator to cool their engines. They<br />
would get their wish midyear 1925, leaving earlier models such as this<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ple as a transition point for the marque.<br />
Sporting a professional level restoration this frisky Franklin looks like<br />
it is ready to hit the road. With the body done in a tasteful light green<br />
with black pin stripe, the fenders are done in gloss black featuring<br />
body color pin stripping. The interior of the car is very presentable and<br />
appears to be done in a combination of black leather and vinyl with<br />
matching door panels. Atop the one piece, forward hinged hood sits<br />
this car’s original sitting lion mascot and below, Franklin’s motto<br />
“Aura Vincit”, which translated mean “Air Conquers”. Under the hood,<br />
the massive aluminum cover steals the show with most of its mechanics<br />
in very good to excellent condition. Mounted on the passenger side<br />
running board is a metal toolbox with nickel plated front and rear<br />
bumpers. One of the most interesting aftermarket accessories is a<br />
genuine windshield mounted Clymer Spotlight! If you are worried<br />
about taking a vintage car on tour and overheating, this Franklin would<br />
serve as a perfect alternative, and a classy ride at its best.<br />
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Lot No. 23<br />
1923 Stearns-Knight Model SKL4<br />
Four-Door touring Car<br />
63 HP, 248.5 cid, Sleeve-Valve In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. S581<br />
From the beginning of its operations, Stearns Automobiles<br />
was a builder of high-quality and dependable automobiles.<br />
They were large massive cars that commanded respect for its<br />
engineering. In 1911, Stearns bec<strong>am</strong>e the first American car<br />
to make a licensing agreement to produce their version of the<br />
Knight sleeve-valve engine. While rated at 63 HP when new, the<br />
beauty of these power plants is that the more they were used,<br />
the better the performance bec<strong>am</strong>e. As carbon deposits built up,<br />
it raised the compression in the cylinder resulting in noticeably<br />
higher horsepower.<br />
This beautiful ex<strong>am</strong>ple appears to have been given a partial<br />
cosmetic restoration but much of the car appears to be original<br />
including a number of interior appointments and the items<br />
under the hood. Finished in a off-white with black fenders this<br />
car represents one of the most luxurious models of the day<br />
and these cars are rarely seen being offered at auction. The<br />
interior is trimmed in black leather and the top is also black.<br />
One interesting point we spotted during our inspection was<br />
the original dealer’s plate affixed to the dashboard showing<br />
this car was sold new at one of Stearns-Knights most successful<br />
dealerships, Lynn C. Buxton’s in Los Angeles, California. A part<br />
of the collection for a number of years this represents a rare<br />
chance to get a vehicle of historic proportions and good looks<br />
all rolled into one.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 24<br />
1923 Ford “T‑Bucket” Roadster<br />
Street Rod<br />
300 HP (est.), 350 cid Chevrolet Overhead Valve V-8<br />
Engine, Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: AZ240886 (Arizona Assigned Number)<br />
To make the perfect street rod, one has to have the right<br />
ingredients. This little T-bucket seems to have them all<br />
starting with a small-block Chevy V-8 topped off with an<br />
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold on top of which is a<br />
Weber four-barrel carburetor. Backed by a Turbo-Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic<br />
transmission, anyone can hit the road to adventure with<br />
this coolest of cool cars. Finished in bright yellow with<br />
tan pleated leather seats, it has been done right. Up front<br />
the brass Ford radiator topped off with a brass winged<br />
Moto-Meter garners plenty of attention and check out<br />
Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s iconic Rat Fink.<br />
A full complement of Stewart-Warner gauges grace the<br />
hand-crafted wooden dashboard as does a Kenwood stereo<br />
with its speakers mounted on the lower recesses of the<br />
dash. A set of aluminum Weld Wheels grace this rod with<br />
165R15/865 tires up front and wide 31” x 16.50 Mickey<br />
Thompson Sportsman tires to the rear. Power assisted disc<br />
brakes up front with drums to the rear help slow down<br />
this car and its steering is said to be quick and responsive.<br />
There is a lot of difference in the quality, construction and<br />
eye-appeal of street rods and we think this one has all the<br />
right stuff rolled into one big ball of fun.<br />
Lot No. 25<br />
1924 Chevrolet Superior Series F<br />
two-Door Coupe<br />
26 HP, 171 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line 4-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 1427865<br />
While Ford’s Model T might have been the best selling car<br />
in the world, a strong contender was coming up that offered<br />
a who lot more for not that much more money. Chevrolet<br />
offered as standard equipment such “extras” found on other<br />
cars as electric horn, speedometer, <strong>am</strong>meter, oil pressure<br />
gauge, lighted dashboard, an ignition theft lock and for<br />
closed cars, window regulators, outside visor, plate glass and<br />
door locks.<br />
This wonderful ex<strong>am</strong>ple of Chevrolet superior automobile<br />
is fitted with its original engine with the exposed push-rods,<br />
all of the factory equipment, plus whitewall tires and<br />
running board mounted cast aluminum step-plates from<br />
the original dealership. It appears to have been given a<br />
cosmetic restoration a number of years ago but displays well<br />
with it black exterior finish and gray-stripe cloth seats. As a<br />
bonus, two period aftermarket items are included such as a<br />
genuine Clymer Spot light mounted in the windshield, and<br />
an original Chevrolet logo Moto Meter radiator orn<strong>am</strong>ent.<br />
Chevrolet’s didn’t survive in the s<strong>am</strong>e numbers of the rival<br />
Model T, but those that have are always welcomed at vintage<br />
car events wherever you go in the world, and with a little<br />
care and patience, this car will take you there in style.<br />
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Lot No. 26<br />
1925 Buick Master Six Four-Door<br />
Brough<strong>am</strong> Sedan by Fisher<br />
70 HP, 255 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 1307; Engine No. 1628888<br />
While Cadillac was the top shelf brand in the General Motors line<br />
up, Buick was not far behind in quality, design and power. Buick<br />
pioneered the “valve in head” design and this produced more<br />
power than most other engines. Among the many improvements<br />
this year was a new dropped forge I be<strong>am</strong> front axle and stronger<br />
ball thrust bearings on the knuckles. Buick stepped up its g<strong>am</strong>e a bit<br />
this year with making the Brough<strong>am</strong> sedan even more inviting.<br />
This outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple is finished in Olive Green with gloss<br />
black fenders and window fr<strong>am</strong>es, the interior of this car is simply<br />
stunning. Done in rich shades of Kelly green luxurious fabric, it is<br />
well appointed with matching pull-down privacy shades for the<br />
back glass and oval quarter windows plus a bud vase to help make<br />
your drives ever more refreshing. The restored wooden steering<br />
wheel compliments the front seat area with the dashboard holding<br />
the multi gauge units including the floating speedometer and<br />
odometer that currently shows just under 39,<strong>10</strong>0 miles. The exterior<br />
of the car is just as inviting with its chrome plated radiator grille<br />
fitted with a Buick logo Moto Meter, to the massive bumpers to the<br />
front and rear. At the back of the car, is an original Buick factory<br />
supplied detachable trunk, and a pair of spare tires on demountable<br />
rims. One of the favorites in the collection, you will be impressed<br />
when you meet this Buick in person.<br />
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Lot No. 27<br />
1925 Dodge Series 116<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
35 HP, 212 cid, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Motor,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. A288601; Engine No. A360157<br />
The Dodge Brothers made their first fortune in the auto industry<br />
supplying engine castings and other parts for the Ford Motor<br />
Company. In 1914 they launched their own brand of automobile<br />
and by 1920 had moved up to second place in sales with only the<br />
Ford Model T out selling them. By 1925, both brothers had passed<br />
away and those running the popular carmaker seemed to have lost<br />
interest in coming up with new models. Regardless, that season they<br />
managed to hold on to third in overall sales before ending up as part<br />
of the Chrysler Corporation in the late 1920’s.<br />
This attractive sedan was sturdy, dependable and one of just over<br />
200,000 units produced that year. Improvements seen this year were<br />
balloon tires all around, silichrome exhaust valves and rubber motor<br />
mounts to reduce noise and vibration. This basic five passenger<br />
sedan was popular that year and had an original list price of $1,245,<br />
delivered at the factory in Detroit. It has been given a complete<br />
cosmetic restoration and reported to have been exercised in recent<br />
months. Wearing the optional Budd Michelin steel disc wheels it has<br />
retained its original exterior sun visor and atop the radiator is an<br />
original Dodge logo Moto Meter orn<strong>am</strong>ent. The dashboard contain<br />
the <strong>am</strong>meter, oil pressure gauge and speedometer/odometer which<br />
currently shows 2,927 miles, which is believed to have been clocked<br />
since its restoration. A great ex<strong>am</strong>ple of solid built beauty, this is one<br />
Dodge you will want in your garage.<br />
Lot No. 28<br />
1927 La Salle Series 303<br />
two-Door Roadster<br />
75 HP, 303 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. 203059<br />
By the late 1920’s, General Motors had grown into the largest<br />
automotive company in the world. An idea had been floated<br />
that more n<strong>am</strong>es would make a larger market appeal so it was<br />
decided that each of the major GM brands, with the exception of<br />
Chevrolet, would now have a partner. Oakland received the Pontiac,<br />
Oldsmobile the Viking, Buick the Marquette and Cadillac got a<br />
lower priced companion, La Salle. While the La Salle cost a bit less<br />
than the senior car, it was no slouch when it c<strong>am</strong>e to performance<br />
and beauty. GM’s new Vice President of Style and Color,<br />
Harley Earl, had taken the design of the La Salle as his hallmark<br />
project and the results were stunning.<br />
This roadster (body style 1169) was produced for La Salle by the<br />
Fisher Body Division. It was one of the least expensive, and most<br />
popular models for the marque’s first season offered with a base<br />
price of $2,525. This sharp roadster appears to have been given a full<br />
restoration a number of years ago but could use some freshening<br />
before it goes back out on the road. It is a well appointed sporty<br />
car for its time with dual side mount spare tires and a rumble<br />
seat, complete with a access door for storing golf clubs or a picnic<br />
basket. Finished in a tasteful burgundy for the body and gloss black<br />
for the fenders, the wire spoke wheels are done in a light yellow.<br />
Considered a “full classic” by the Classic Car Club of America,<br />
this would be an excellent vehicle for touring or to attend local<br />
gatherings. As a bonus, this roadster is even fitted with the very<br />
desirable radiator mascot depicting the intrepid explorer with<br />
his hat in his hand beckoning all to take to the road.<br />
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Lot No. 29<br />
1928 Pierce Arrow Model 81 two-Door Convertible Coupe<br />
75 HP, 288.5 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 8<strong>10</strong>5291<br />
For many years the Pierce-Arrow was considered the most prestigious automobile made in America. Its quality of<br />
construction was without fault, its designs and bodywork were legendary, and its reputation <strong>am</strong>ong the most elite in<br />
America was unequalled. To many observers looking back, Pierce-Arrow had it all except a viable plan for the future. In a<br />
world where luxury cars had moved on beyond a six-cylinder power plant, Pierce held on to its tried and true work-horse.<br />
The s<strong>am</strong>e could be said also about its in-house coach design. By 1928, most of their body styles were rather dated, but they<br />
still had an elegant motorcar. During this calendar year a total of just 5,736 would be produced and as sales continued to<br />
slump, a merger with the Studebaker Corporation was under-taken.<br />
This stately convertible coupe was one of the more popular body styles and this body is finished in light tan with burgundy<br />
highlights and gloss black fenders. Saddle leather was used for the seating surfaces and a tan soft top is accented by<br />
operational landau bars. Featuring Pierce Arrow’s patented mounting of the headlights atop both front fenders there is no<br />
mistaking this car for other models. With a large built-in rear trunk there is plenty of safe and secure storage as its locks are<br />
completely functional. The huge wood-spoke wheel are shod with a set of vintage Denman “Rib Type” 6.00” x 20” white<br />
sidewall tires. Most important for this marque is having the proper mascot atop the radiator cap and this ex<strong>am</strong>ple meets that<br />
requirement as the Archer pulls his bow back ready to launch his arrow right on target. When you come to bid on<br />
this car, the new owner will be as happy as the archer hitting a bulls-eye.<br />
Lot No. 30<br />
1928 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan<br />
by Briggs<br />
40 HP, 200.5 cid, L-Head In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. A416955<br />
After the long run of the Model T, Henry Ford was a bit<br />
reluctant to bring out another car, but when his Model A hit<br />
the showroom floors in late 1927, it appeared that he had<br />
scored a winner. Ford realized that despite his company’s<br />
vast resources and facilities, that it might be more expedient<br />
and economical to field some components of the<br />
Model A to outside firms. It was decided that the Briggs<br />
Body Company would build the bodies for the new Fordor<br />
sedan. Distinctive because of their fabric covered tops and<br />
blind quarter panels, according to one source a total of<br />
82,349 Model A’s carried this body in its initial model year.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple appears to have been given a fairly complete<br />
restoration a number of years and ago and has been a part<br />
of the museum for at least 20 years. The body in a shade<br />
similar to Manila Brown the fenders are complimented<br />
in a deeper brown while the wire wheels are done in a<br />
color similar to English Coach Vermillion. Fitted with dual<br />
side-mount spare tires and the Quail hood orn<strong>am</strong>ent, it<br />
looks like it would take just a little effort to make this grand<br />
old car ready for the road. In recent months there has been a<br />
renewed interest in these cars and it is ex<strong>am</strong>ples like Briggs<br />
sedan that let people see why they were so popular<br />
when new.<br />
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Lot No. 31<br />
1929 Cadillac Model 341B 4-Door Sport Phaeton by Fisher<br />
95 HP, 341 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine, 3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Engine No. 324790<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
In 1929 Harley Earl’s influence grew within the halls of General Motors and Cadillac seems to benefit most due to his innovative designs<br />
such as fuller fenders, and for the first time, an adjustable front seat. Safety features including a totally redesigned braking system,<br />
strengthening of the fr<strong>am</strong>e and better riding Delco shock absorbers. This outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple of a Phaeton created by Fisher on the 140”<br />
wheelbase is just such an ex<strong>am</strong>ple known as body style 1183, this car carries body number <strong>10</strong>6, has been treated to a full professional<br />
restoration and is ready for the road or with some minor detailing for star billing on the show circuits.<br />
Finished with a tan body, accented by medium green highlights and fenders, it is stunning. The interior is a pleasing dark green leather,<br />
while the wire spoke wheels are a light yellow and wear Lester reproduction wide whitewall tires. The top is tan canvas with all the<br />
mechanisms working properly to lower and raise to present a smooth snug fitting appearance. In addition to the dual side mount spares<br />
with strap on rear view mirrors and side vent wings, are a functioning pair of Pilot Ray driving lights that operate with the steering gear,<br />
lighting your path safely for night travel. In the late 1920’s, Cadillac’s were the cars that only the wealthy could afford. Just a little over<br />
18,000 were produced for the 1929 model year and finding an ex<strong>am</strong>ple as appealing at this Phaeton is a rare opportunity. Recognized by<br />
the Classic Car Club of America as a Full Classic, and a very important part of the Cadillac La Salle Club, the new owner of this<br />
Model 341 will be welcomed wherever they wish to go.<br />
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Lot No. 32<br />
1930 Dodge Series DC Four-Door<br />
touring Car<br />
75 HP, 221 cid, L-Head In-Line 8-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. DC24467; Body No. DC223-P<br />
A new direction was taken by Dodge come 1930, with the<br />
introduction of the marque’s first 8-cylinder engine. Using<br />
a conventional L-head design, this new engine delivered<br />
25% more horsepower than the slightly smaller six. Despite<br />
a worsening economy in America this year, Dodge still<br />
managed to produce over 25,000 cars with this new larger<br />
power plant. Finished in Robin’s Egg Blue with Navy Blue<br />
fenders it is complimented with a red interior done in what<br />
appears to be leather, with a tight fitting top.<br />
By 1930, the idea of open cars was starting to lose its appeal<br />
as coupes and sedans bec<strong>am</strong>e more affordable. Extras found<br />
on this car include dual side-mount spare tires, front grille<br />
guard, glass vent wings, and to the rear of the car an original<br />
trunk rack. This is a car that really deserves a second look.<br />
When you do take a moment to inspect this car you see how<br />
the design motif of the headlights is reflected in the cowl<br />
light and even the dashboard mounted instrument cluster.<br />
This is a very handsome, rarely seen open car, that after a<br />
good detailing could be ready for local shows or the hit of<br />
the parade at a Dodge or MOPAR event. A decent car with<br />
lots of potential, it is an important benchmark for<br />
this marque.<br />
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Under development at the s<strong>am</strong>e time was what would become one of the most f<strong>am</strong>ous<br />
Cadillac engines of all time the Model 452 V-16, and Earl decided that only the finest motors<br />
and chassis would carry the Mad<strong>am</strong>e X designs. Unfortunately, in the Fall of 1929, just as<br />
Cadillac was preparing to introduce this stunning new model, America’s economy was<br />
heading into a tailspin towards what would become the Great Depression. The effect on<br />
the auto industry, luxury cars in particular, would mean that the beautiful V-16 engine and<br />
the bodies designed for those chassis, would not see the sales that had been hoped for. As a<br />
result, those that were produced and have survived are today considered works of art and<br />
are highly sought after, especially those that carry beautiful coachwork from the Fleetwood<br />
shops, like this outstanding Mad<strong>am</strong>e X coupe.<br />
This outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple sports a full professional level restoration that makes it ready for<br />
show or even Concours competition. Finished in Burgundy with Vermillion Red highlights<br />
and fenders, the interior is done in burgundy leather that is inviting and luxurious. As<br />
could be expected, this car is loaded with all the extras of the day starting with the enclosed<br />
dual side-mount spare tires, each of which is topped with a Cadillac logo rear-view mirror.<br />
To the rear on the fold-down rack is a custom built trunk that blends with the design and<br />
era of the car. This is a rumble-seat coupe and to remind those passengers they were riding<br />
in the Cadillac, the seat is large and comfortable, with folding arm rests which makes the<br />
ride a little more pleasant. To communicate with the back seat passengers, the rear glass<br />
Lot No. 34<br />
1930 Cadillac Model 452 Fleetwood “Mad<strong>am</strong>e X”<br />
Rumbleseat Coupe<br />
175 HP, 452 cid, Overhead Valve V-16 Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine Number: 702089;<br />
Body style 4476<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
does roll down and for easy storage of a picnic basket or golf clubs an access door has<br />
been placed on the side of the car. Up front is an accessory grille-guard, dual chrome<br />
plated horns, the beautiful goddess with flowing hair radiator mascot and a pair of very<br />
desirable Pilot Ray driving lights.<br />
Looking inside the passenger cabin you will see the outstanding woodwork and<br />
detailing that makes this a quality car far above a regular production model, and this<br />
Fleetwood coupe also has full instrumentation of which all the gauges have been<br />
restored back to their original design and beauty. During the development of the V-16<br />
engine, Harley Earl declared that if a car was to carry his masterpieces, the engines<br />
must be as beautifully styled as the bodywork, and this engine shows off those features<br />
with the sleek valve covers and the beautiful glossy black en<strong>am</strong>el manifolds looking<br />
just as they had when new.<br />
This “Mad<strong>am</strong>e X” coupe is one of the most sought after Cadillac V-16 models produced,<br />
and with its mystique and very attractive design combined with this outstanding<br />
engine, it would become the star of any collection where only the finest motorcars are<br />
found. As a side note, eventually the play “Mad<strong>am</strong> X” was made into a movie with<br />
Lana Turner in the starring role. Set in the early 1930’s, one of the co-stars was a<br />
Cadillac V-16.<br />
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Lot No. 33<br />
1930 Cadillac Series 353 two-Door<br />
Convertible Coupe by Fisher<br />
96 HP, 353 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. 509146; Body No. 496<br />
As the depression started to take hold, luxury carmakers were<br />
hit hard early on. Despite bigger displacements and more power,<br />
production for Cadillac dropped rather dr<strong>am</strong>atically with just 11,005<br />
V-8 equipped cars produced that model year. While Fleetwood<br />
coachwork was reserved for custom orders, Fisher was geared up<br />
to produce the highest quality production bodies in the industry.<br />
Referred to as body style 30168, this was a full-size convertible that<br />
could accommodate two passengers up front and another couple in<br />
the fold-up rumble seat. Finished in gloss black it features apple green<br />
wire spoke wheels mounted with wide whitewall tires. The seating<br />
surfaces are covered in leather colored to complement the wheels<br />
and the rumble-seat even features arm-rests to make the ride a bit<br />
more comfortable. Other <strong>am</strong>enities of the day include a side door for<br />
golf clubs or picnic basket, dual side-mount spare tires with strap-on<br />
rear-view mirrors and on the folding rear rack with a large trunk<br />
mounted, ready to carry whatever would be needed for an extended<br />
road trip. Also found on this car is a chrome grille guard and on the<br />
radiator the flowing hair goddess proudly stands ready for the road.<br />
Recognized by the Classic Car Club of America, this model is very<br />
desirable for touring with the ability to roll up the side glass in the<br />
doors for quiet comfort, or to roll with the top down for that “wind<br />
in your hair” experience. This car is sporting an older cosmetic<br />
restoration and would benefit greatly from a freshening, but even as it<br />
sits today, this is a rather attractive and very popular body style.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 35<br />
1931 Chevrolet Independence<br />
Series AE two-Door Coach<br />
50 HP, 194 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 569137; Engine No. 2318874; Body No. 4854<br />
By 1931, Chevrolet was taking a sales lead against all competition<br />
including the Ford Model A. With its advanced in-line six, better<br />
brakes and electrical systems and smart styling there was no sh<strong>am</strong>e<br />
in owning a Chevy. General Motors had established itself not only<br />
in the USA, but also in Canada, where this smart 2-door sedan,<br />
often referred to as a “coach”, was produced. Given a high quality<br />
restoration a number of years ago, this is a rather pure-stock car<br />
finished in a medium tan with gloss black fenders and wire-spoke<br />
wheels in a light yellow on which are mounted a fairly fresh looking<br />
set of wide whitewall tires.<br />
Extras found on this car include a chrome grille guard, a large trunk<br />
mounted to the rear fold down rack, side mount spare tires and<br />
rear view mirrors attached to the doors. The interior of this car is<br />
fitted with a full complement of factory gauges and a period hot<br />
water heater mounted under the dash. Covered in brown mohair<br />
are the two front bucket type front seats which can be raised to<br />
allow passengers access to the rear seat. One of the most interesting<br />
items we spotted on this car is the gear shift knob which appears<br />
to be a clear plastic orb with a vintage miniature Chevrolet grille<br />
badge placed inside on a green base. As with a number of cars in the<br />
collection, this vintage Chevy looks like it is a complete vehicle that<br />
needs just a bit of TLC to make it road worthy. This is a very unique<br />
opportunity to own a very important piece of automotive history.<br />
Lot No. 36<br />
1931 Packard Standard Eight Series 833<br />
two-Door Coupe<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 319 cid, L-Head In-Line 8-Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 321282<br />
1931 saw a number of mechanical improvements including the first<br />
use of a Stewart-Warner fuel pump and a vacuum operated Bijur<br />
lubricating system. Smaller wheels were also used to give the cars a<br />
lower profile view and smart new body designs continued to bring<br />
the tradition of only the finest coachwork being found on a Packard.<br />
Purchased new by a prominent doctor in San Antonio, Texas, this<br />
is a rather attractive rumble-seat coupe. A number of years ago it<br />
was restored and subsequently was awarded a National First by the<br />
AACA, and has won many admiring smiles along the way.<br />
This coupe is loaded with <strong>am</strong>enities including dual side mount spare<br />
tires protected by chrome plated bands with rear view mirrors on<br />
top, dual Pilot Ray driving lights, a chrome plated radiator guard,<br />
the “Sliding Boy” chrome mascot and a very unique monogr<strong>am</strong> plate<br />
cast in the shape of the radiator grille and mounted to the headlight<br />
cross be<strong>am</strong> support rod. Mounted to the rear fold down rack is a full<br />
size trunk that is protected with a heavy zippered storage bag, a side<br />
access door to the rear compartment and the original cast aluminum<br />
steps leading to the rumbleseat. Finished it light tan with dark brown<br />
fenders and body highlights, the interior of this car is just as elegant.<br />
Seats are covered in tan broadcloth with dark brown piping and in the<br />
dash is a full complement of gauges including a Jaeger stem wound<br />
clock and the speed-o-meter and odometer which shows just 2,545<br />
miles, believed to have been logged since this beauty was restored.<br />
This is a car that is recognized by such groups as the CCCA and all the<br />
major Packard organizations. If you are the high bidder, there<br />
you will be recognized as a person with an eye for beauty.<br />
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Lot No. 37<br />
1933 DeSoto Series SD Deluxe<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 218 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. SD5119; Body No. SO-1345-DL<br />
Taking a cue from General Motors in n<strong>am</strong>ing their cars after great<br />
explorers, the Chrysler Corporation had introduced the new DeSoto<br />
line for the 1929 model year. Placed market wise between the<br />
Dodge and Chrysler lines it was fairly successful early on. For 1933<br />
continued improvements to these car was seen with a double drop<br />
“X” fr<strong>am</strong>e, new Floating Power engine mounts and a new Automatic<br />
Vacuum Clutch. But something else DeSoto had that many cars<br />
seemed lacking in this price range was pure style. With full, more<br />
stre<strong>am</strong> lined looks, these cars were distinctive. Never shy about the<br />
use of chrome, the SD series was more lavish than ever. But 1933 was<br />
the height of the depression and new car sales were at their lowest<br />
since the early 1920’s, with just 22,736 units produced that year.<br />
Most popular in the lineup was the Deluxe 4-door sedan with 8,133<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ples being produced.<br />
This is an extremely well appointed car with a rare original radio,<br />
recirculating hot water heater, enclosed dual side mount spare tires<br />
and wide whitewall tires. With all four doors hinged to the rears, it<br />
allows limousine like ease when entering and exiting. It appears to<br />
have had a fairly extensive cosmetic restoration a number of years<br />
ago and a little freshening would make this car a real head turner.<br />
Several design features that should not be over looked include the<br />
unique headlights, exclusive to the Deluxe line, plus the dashboard<br />
with its ornate gauge package. This DeSoto is a favorite in the<br />
collection and it will be a favorite in yours.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 38<br />
1933 Plymouth Series PC<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
70 HP, 190 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 1770551; Engine No. PC13574<br />
Even though Plymouth had been on the market for a<br />
relatively short period of time, it had gained a reputation for<br />
reliability and st<strong>am</strong>ina. For years there has been conjecture<br />
as to how W. P. Chrysler ended up using the Plymouth<br />
n<strong>am</strong>e, either to salute the pioneer efforts of those hearty<br />
Pilgrims who had landed at Plymouth Rock, or in honor of<br />
the leading brand of barb-wire at the time. Regardless, it was<br />
a marketing success that competed with Ford, Chevrolet,<br />
Essex and other entry-level cars of the day.<br />
This wonderful 4-door sedan features reversed hinged doors<br />
and is finished with a Washington Blue body and gloss<br />
black fenders, while the wire spoke wheels are done in a<br />
complimenting shade of light yellow. Restored a number<br />
of years back it comes from a period of time when America<br />
was down on its luck, when new cars sales were in a slump.<br />
But Plymouth did quite well with 33,815 copies of this<br />
model coming off the assembly lines. A very solid car it is<br />
equipped with a very rare period radio with the control head<br />
mounted near the steering column, and privacy shade for<br />
the rear quarter windows and back glass. With an enclosed<br />
rear-mounted spare tire, this Plymouth shows style and<br />
functionality and would make a great addition for any<br />
collection of fine automobiles.<br />
Lot No. 39<br />
1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
85 HP, 221 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 18-1134528<br />
Starting in 1932, Ford had become the first car in the low-priced field<br />
to market a successful V-8 engine. While some of those first cars had<br />
a few bugs to be worked out, this little motor was legendary with<br />
its performance abilities. Despite being in the throes of the Great<br />
Depression, Ford was still making a profit and making cars. One of<br />
the most notorious of bad guys, Clyde Barrow, who with his girlfriend<br />
Bonnie Parker, had robbed a number of banks across the country, even<br />
wrote to Henry Ford and congratulated him on such a fine car stating,<br />
“For sustained speed and freedom from trouble, Ford has got every other car<br />
skinned”. Ironically it was a duplicate to this Cordoba Gray sedan that<br />
this dangerous couple would meet their fate in an <strong>am</strong>bush less than six<br />
weeks after this letter had been postmarked.<br />
This beautiful ex<strong>am</strong>ple of one of the most attractive Fords has seen<br />
a full restoration and was awarded an AACA national first prize<br />
award in 1989. Powered by Henry’s legendary “flathead” V-8, since<br />
its restoration. Equipped with a pair of chrome horns a built in<br />
rear trunk and enclosed rear mounted spare tire, with only a minor<br />
<strong>am</strong>ount of attention it could be ready to hit the road. Despite its brown<br />
appearance, Ford called this color Cordoba Gray, and the interior<br />
is done in light tan mohair with simulated wood graining on the<br />
dashboard and garnish moldings. An outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple of one of<br />
Henry’s greatest cars, with over <strong>10</strong>2,000 copies produced, this 1934<br />
Ford needs to be in your collection.<br />
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The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
No other car ever produced in America can match the legends that surround the Duesenberg.<br />
Simply put, there was never a car like it before or since. For years historians have debated on the<br />
actual number of Model J Duesenbergs produced, with one expert, Marshall Merkes, 472 chassis<br />
were actually produced, while another expert, Randy Ema says that about 480. Both of these astute<br />
scholars are probably correct, as it wasn’t unusual for the factory to bring a chassis back to the<br />
Indianapolis shops and retrofit it with a different engine or even coachwork, thus giving the illusion<br />
of more cars being produced than chassis. Regardless, they were the best of everything.<br />
Starting at $8,500 when introduced, and going up to $9,500 after 1932, all you really bought from<br />
Duesenberg was the fr<strong>am</strong>e, engine, drive train, suspension, brake system, steering, a firewall and<br />
dashboard with instrumentation. You also received front fenders, a hood and a radiator with its<br />
distinctive shell, all tastefully designed by Gordon Buehrig. After the purchase of this spectacular<br />
chassis, the customer had to then decide on what body to order and from which coachbuilder would<br />
supply it.<br />
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Lot No. 40<br />
1934 Duesenberg Model SJ Four-Door Phaeton<br />
in the style of Derh<strong>am</strong><br />
320 HP, 420 cid, Dual Overhead C<strong>am</strong>, In-Line 8-Cylinder Engine<br />
with Centrifugal Supercharged and Twin Up-Draft Carburetors,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 2394; Engine No. J375<br />
When chassis 2394, a long wheelbase version, left the Indianapolis factory, it had mounted on it<br />
engine J375, supercharged from the factory and just as it is presented today. Over the years it wasn’t<br />
unusual for engines to have been switched or worse yet, lost to history. This chassis was sent to the<br />
Willoughby shops where a Berline sedan was installed. At one point it was believed to have had a<br />
Le Baron convertible sedan body attached to it, but this has never been confirmed. In the 1980’s the<br />
custom crafted phaeton body that is currently on the chassis today.<br />
With its trademark grille, headlights, hood and distinctive radiator mascot, also designed by<br />
Buehrig, this is an impressive car. Finished in light yellow with gloss black highlights and fenders,<br />
it presents the subtle beauty of less is more. Wearing its dual side mounted spare tires, a full set of<br />
Buffalo chrome wire wheels and wide white tires, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser wherever it goes.<br />
From the engine turned dashboard to the dual Pilot Ray driving lights this car exudes elegance in<br />
motoring and demands respect from all who own or drive this remarkable machine.<br />
In the world of Duesenbergs to find an SJ model is rare. To find one that is still with its original<br />
chassis and even more special. To find one that has been restored to such exacting standards and<br />
presented in such as attractive package, it could be a once in a lifetime experience, and one that<br />
should not be passed up.<br />
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Lot No. 41<br />
1935 Ford Model 48<br />
two-Door 5-Window Coupe<br />
85 HP, 221 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 18-2044063<br />
Subtle improvements were the way at Ford during the<br />
1930’s, but the difference between 1934 and 1935 were<br />
significant. Advertised as having “Greater Beauty, Greater<br />
Comfort, Greater Safety”, the new body design was touted<br />
as offering better protection for the occupants, but Ford<br />
still retained their mechanical brake operation. Styling<br />
was important and this year Ford was to regain its market<br />
leadership by out-selling rival Chevrolet. One of the biggest<br />
events for Ford this year was the honor of pacing the<br />
Indianapolis 500 race.<br />
This smart little coupe is finished in gloss black with red<br />
wire spoke wheels that wear 8.00” x 16” tires. The interior<br />
is upholstered in tan mohair and there are a few accessories<br />
on this car. Bumper mounted fog lights start the show, with<br />
the enclosed rear mounted spare tire. The trunk is absolutely<br />
huge, just about big enough to hide an elephant. This coupe<br />
appears to have been given a cosmetic restoration a while<br />
but there is some patina of age found on some of the bright<br />
work and even the carpeting on the passenger cabin. One of<br />
the most sought after early V-8 Fords, this little coupe would<br />
look great in the collection of any fans of this marque.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 42<br />
1940 Mercury Eight Series 09A<br />
Four-Door Convertible Sedan<br />
95+ HP, 239 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 99A1676225<br />
One of Edsel Ford’s dre<strong>am</strong>s was to have a complete set of<br />
“stepping stones” for customers who wanted to move up the<br />
ladder from a basic Ford to the luxurious Lincolns. In 1936 he<br />
had launched a lower priced Lincoln called Zephyr which helped<br />
fill part of the gap and in 1939, under his direction Ford Motor<br />
Company placed the Mercury on sale. While its styling closely<br />
resembled that of Ford’s passenger cars, absolutely nothing<br />
body wise was shared. For its second year a limited number of<br />
convertible sedans were produced. Rumor was that these had<br />
been ordered for installation on the Lincoln Zephyr, and after that<br />
progr<strong>am</strong> was scrapped, the bodies were offered to Mercury as a<br />
prestige model. Just 979 would be produced making it by far the<br />
rarest model in that year’s offering.<br />
Finished in a deep rich Burgundy on the exterior, with dark<br />
Saddle brown seat covers and door panels while the dashboard<br />
plus garnish molding is done in a light bluish gray color scheme.<br />
Extras include vintage fog lights and a rare front bumper guard,<br />
bumper tips, and wide whitewall tires accented by bright trim<br />
rings and hubcaps. The big news on this rare car is what is under<br />
the hood. Vintage speed equipment had been applied to the<br />
original flathead V-8 including Weiand heads and intake manifold<br />
which is te<strong>am</strong>ed up with a trio of Stromberg 97 carburetors. The<br />
electrical system has been up graded to 12 volts for easier starting<br />
and stronger light for evening drives. A rather interesting car to<br />
be sure, can you really remember one of these was offered<br />
at auction.<br />
Lot No. 43<br />
1941 Ford Super Deluxe<br />
two-Door Club Coupe<br />
90 HP, 221 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 18-6695564<br />
Completely new sheet metal graced the 1941 Fords, which<br />
were now offered in three trim levels or series, Standard,<br />
Deluxe and Super Deluxe. The Club Coupe was a popular<br />
model with <strong>10</strong>,796 copies produced this year and with a base<br />
price of $800 even. One of the highlights this year was the<br />
production of the 29-millionth Ford on April 29, 1941.<br />
This attractive car appears to have been painted Florentine<br />
Blue and is trimmed tan stripe cloth. The interior of this car<br />
looks show-room fresh with all dashboard plastics in their<br />
original ivory set against the simulated wood-grain dashboard.<br />
Accessories include original radio, recirculating hot-water<br />
heater, and a clock. Among other options on this car are fog<br />
lights, driver’s spot light, wheel trim rings, plus bumper<br />
wings and front center guard. Restored a number of years<br />
ago, this Ford looks like it is ready to hit the road for another<br />
memorable trip.<br />
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Lot No. 44<br />
1941 Ford Super Deluxe<br />
two-Door Convertible<br />
90 HP, 221 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission.<br />
Chassis No. 18-6481773<br />
When Ford unveiled its new designs for the 1941 model<br />
year, they offered a full complement of body styles from<br />
sedans to coupes and even a convertible. Only the station<br />
wagons were more expensive with a base price of $950<br />
delivered at the factory, but despite the high price 30,240<br />
copies were produced.<br />
This attractive convertible was treated to a full restoration<br />
a few years back and features the later production<br />
wrap-around trim that adorns both the front and rear<br />
fenders. This is a well-equipped car with bumper wings<br />
and guards on both front and back, fog lights, dual spot<br />
lights and even a rear exhaust deflector. Passenger comfort<br />
isn’t overlooked the standard clock in the dash plus Deluse<br />
radio and recirculating water heater. Finished in Florentine<br />
Blue, it features Navy Blue leather seating surfaces and a tan<br />
canvas folding top and top bows painted body color. This<br />
new for ‘41 design was a winner with a high production<br />
rate. However, time has taken its toll, and few of these cars<br />
remain in this attractive stock configuration.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 45<br />
1941 Buick Super two-Door<br />
Convertible Coupe<br />
125 HP, 248 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line 8-Cylinder Car,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 14029I20; Engine No. 66438<strong>10</strong>4<br />
Pre-war Buicks were really a cut above most of the competition<br />
with stunning good looks, high performance engines and a<br />
reputation for quality and endurance. America was starting<br />
to prosper in 1941 as the nation’s economy began to pick up,<br />
higher-end car sales enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. With a<br />
base price of $1,267, a total of 12,181 Super convertible coupes<br />
were produced by Buick that model year. Making this Fireball<br />
Dynaflash engine hum is a dual carburetor set-up that even<br />
includes the very hard to find bat-wing oil bath air cleaner.<br />
This Buick is exercised on a regular basis and during our<br />
inspection it started right up and appeared to be in excellent<br />
tune. It currently is showing just 136 miles on the odometer,<br />
which is believed to be since the restoration was completed.<br />
Finished in Royal Maroon with saddle brown leather seats and<br />
a tan canvas top, it presents an imposing view with its massive<br />
chrome grilles as well as its attractive styling bestowed on<br />
this line by Harley Earl’s design te<strong>am</strong>. This well appointed<br />
car is fitted with a factory radio, heater-defroster plus a clock<br />
mounted in the glove box door. Other items include a driver’s<br />
side spot light, fog lights with Buick logos, and bright metal<br />
trim wings for the wheels. We did notice some minor patina<br />
issues in some areas of bright trim, but this is such a pretty car,<br />
a little blemish will probably go unnoticed.<br />
Lot No. 46<br />
1946 Ford Super Deluxe two-Door<br />
Convertible Coupe<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 239 cid L-Head V-8 Engines,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 991-920890<br />
Even before WW II had ended in the Pacific theater, the<br />
OK to resume the building of civilian cars was given to<br />
auto makers, but in limited quantities. Rushing to get<br />
into production, Ford beat the competition in getting the<br />
victorious 1946 post-war season moving. It was a car-hungry<br />
public that was waiting with money in hand to buy the latest<br />
and greatest, which in effect were 1942 models with revised<br />
trim. The convertible coupe, available only in Super Deluxe<br />
trim and with the V-8, was priced at $1,488, and saw a total<br />
of 16,359 copies in that<br />
first season.<br />
This is one of those special first edition post war convertibles,<br />
which has been treated to a full restoration. Finished in a<br />
deep shade called Dyn<strong>am</strong>ic Maroon, this car is just pretty<br />
from every angle. The interior is done in a pleasant gray<br />
motif , which is carried to the dashboard plastic, and a tight<br />
fitting tan top. This car apparently escaped the dealership<br />
without being weighed down by useless accessories, but it<br />
does have a dash mounted radio, clock in the instrument<br />
panel and fresh air recirculating hot water heater. Aside<br />
from its handsome good looks, the only noticeable options<br />
included a front bumper guard, bright metal trim rings for<br />
the wheels and whitewall tires. Ford remains a popular make<br />
<strong>am</strong>ong new car buyers some 66 years ago, and today, the<br />
smart collectors are sure to fall in love with this<br />
beauty’s design and should not be missed.<br />
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Lot No. 47<br />
1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>2 HP, 230 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 20178055<br />
Like most automakers of the era, Dodge brushed off the<br />
tooling from their 1942 models, did a quick revision of the<br />
trim and got back into civilian production to feed a<br />
car-hungry public. Dodge was one of the most respected<br />
n<strong>am</strong>es in the industry and the first 1946 models were<br />
snapped up as fast as they c<strong>am</strong>e off the assembly line.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple is a work-in-progress. Despite its current<br />
presentation, this appears to be a very solid body and we<br />
have been told that its original engine runs out quite well.<br />
We have been told that all of the trim parts are included and<br />
during our inspection we noted some new materials waiting<br />
for installation such as new weather stripping. The odometer<br />
shows just under 72,600 miles which may be from new.<br />
There has been some minor bodywork but no signs of rust<br />
out or major d<strong>am</strong>age. She is an interesting project and being<br />
offered at no reserve.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 48<br />
1947 Studebaker Ch<strong>am</strong>pion<br />
“Starlight” Coupe<br />
85 HP, 196 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Engine No. 3294115<br />
After the end of the WWII, it wasn’t only a race to see who<br />
could get into production first, but it was also a challenge<br />
to see who could come out with a completely new post-war<br />
design. Among the major established carmakers, those<br />
honors went to Studebaker. With rather unique styling<br />
created by the design talents with Raymond Loewy’s<br />
studio, the 1947 line-up of Studebakers was smart looking<br />
and cutting-edge modern. One of the most interesting<br />
innovations in this new line-up were the Starlight coupes.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple, finished in dark red metallic with a custom<br />
interior using black houndstooth fabric with heavy white<br />
vinyl bolsters, is as modern as they get. Its options list was<br />
typical for the day, radio, heater-defroster and clock, plus<br />
accessory driving lights. With its unique wrap-around<br />
backlight, the Starlight coupes have become a very<br />
desirable body style for both Studebaker and contemporary<br />
enthusiasts alike. While this car is quite presentable in its<br />
current condition, a deep detailing and a little tune-up<br />
would go to help make this car all that much better for its<br />
new owner.<br />
Lot No. 49<br />
1948 Ford Super Deluxe<br />
two-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 239 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 899A2162255<br />
In recent years unrestored, well-preserved vehicles sometimes<br />
called “survivors” has really started to catch on with collectors<br />
and by organizers of major shows. This remarkable 1948 Ford is<br />
just such an ex<strong>am</strong>ple, a true survivor. Showing just 21,556 miles<br />
from new, a close inspection of this car will show it has never<br />
been restored, with all the factory bodywork in place. While<br />
portions of its original Dyn<strong>am</strong>ic Maroon paint have worn through<br />
due to over-protective polishing and waxing, there is no sign of<br />
any touch-up or bodywork ever having been performed. Most<br />
remarkable on this car is the interior, which is as near showroom<br />
fresh as possible. Its gray-stripe cloth is still tight and snug with<br />
no sags in the springs, the original material on the door panels<br />
show virtually no wear, and while there is some light soiling, it<br />
still represents how well these cars were assembled. The plastic on<br />
the dashboard shows no drying out or warping, which is common<br />
with these cars and the appointments include an original radio<br />
and clock, but the heater appears to be a period after-market<br />
add-on.<br />
Under the hood, is all original and one area of the car that would<br />
benefit from a sympathetic restoration or at least a touch up.<br />
For the restoration specialist and those who are interested in the<br />
authenticity of just how these cars were put together, this is a rare<br />
chance to purchase what we could best term as a “pattern” car, one<br />
that will set the standard others will want to meet.<br />
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Lot No. 50<br />
1948 Packard 22nd Series Super Eight<br />
Victoria two-Door Convertible<br />
145 HP, 327 cid, L-Head In-Line 8-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN: TBA<br />
For Packard, once <strong>am</strong>ong the greatest n<strong>am</strong>es in American luxury<br />
cars, had been on a long, tough road to come back to prosperity,<br />
with plenty of detours and pot-holes along the way. At the on-set<br />
of WW II, all new body styles and the stylish Clipper line looked<br />
promising, but with war production and National Defense a<br />
priority, passenger car production had to be placed on hold.<br />
Knowing there would be a desire for new products once peace was<br />
declared, designers at Packard worked on the next generation of<br />
automobiles. In August 1947, the first of the new 22nd Series were<br />
unveiled and the star of the show was the Victoria convertible.<br />
This stunning ex<strong>am</strong>ple shows just over 61,200 miles, which appears<br />
to be from new. Finished in Cavalier Maroon, with the interior<br />
decked out in long lasting matching vinyl and tan Bedford cloth,<br />
this was the ultimate in luxurious open car motoring when it was<br />
released. New features this year was the Robo Top, which would<br />
raise and lower at the touch of a button, as did the windows,<br />
controlled individually or from the driver’s master control.<br />
Providing a new easy to move, the Prest-O-Justable front seat<br />
allowed for the person behind the wheel to position themselves for<br />
maximum comfort. This ex<strong>am</strong>ple is also equipped with the optional<br />
push button radio as well as the heater defroster with Comfort<br />
Aire design. A fabulous ex<strong>am</strong>ple from a bygone era of hand crafted<br />
motorcars, this will make an elegant addition to the finest collection<br />
of vehicles.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 51<br />
1948 Chrysler Windsor-Highlander two-Door Convertible<br />
114 HP, 251 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Fluid Drive Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 70699698; Engine No. 54411747<br />
For the most part, materials used for interiors of standard production cars were kind of boring. That couldn’t be<br />
said about those Chrysler products that were outfitted with the Highlander trim. Bright colors in Scottish plaids<br />
were used to liven up the ride and cradle passengers in the most comfort available. With a base price of $2,424<br />
when new, dealers usually loaded these cars up with extras that could take the price quite a bit higher, and build up<br />
their profit margins.<br />
This Highlander convertible is finished in Gloss Black and has the red tartan cloth that made these cars so special.<br />
It was treated to a fr<strong>am</strong>e-off restoration a few years back and looks showroom fresh, ready for the show circuit or to<br />
be enjoyed on the road. Among the extras packed into this car is the push-button radio, heater-defroster and dash<br />
mounted clock. Also including are the under-dash courtesy lights, windshield washer system and a driver’s side<br />
spotlight. There was plenty of power in the Chrysler 6-cylinder engines, which did quite well with regular gas due<br />
to their Spitfire heads creation a 6.6:1 compression ratio. This vehicle is also equipped with the Chrysler’s exclusive<br />
Center Be<strong>am</strong> headlights. This is an outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple that would be a pleasure to drive and a treasure to own.<br />
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Lot No. 52<br />
1948 Pontiac Silver-Streak 8 torpedo<br />
Deluxe Convertible Coupe<br />
<strong>10</strong>8 HP, 249 cid, L-Head In-Line 8-Cylinder Engine,<br />
Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic Automatic Transmission<br />
Chassis No. P8PA17516<br />
Another favorite in the Burdick collection, this Pontiac<br />
convertible is a veteran of the Great American race and<br />
is currently set up with highly calibrated speedometers<br />
and a very accurate clock. Take away those items and you<br />
have a rather nice and rarely seen automobile. After WW<br />
II, Pontiac had dusted off its 1942 tooling and gotten back<br />
into production as quick as possible. Sales were strong but<br />
convertible production was a bit limited.<br />
This road ready drop-top is finished in a light yellow, which<br />
Pontiac marketed it as Frances Ivory, while the interior is<br />
quite attractive with a black and yellow theme. It is well<br />
appointed with extras such as turn signals, push-button<br />
radio, heater-defroster and dual spot lights. There are some<br />
upgrades found under the hood such as power steering.<br />
This car also has operational driving lights plus attractive<br />
trim rings to accent the hubcaps and whitewall tires. This<br />
convertible has seen some use and sports a couple of minor<br />
scratches in the finish, but the chrome work, and there is<br />
plenty of that, is bright and clear as are the windows and<br />
windshield. Pontiac promoted these cars by touting; “A fine<br />
car made finer”, and this attractive convertible is about as<br />
fine you as you could hope for.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 53<br />
1948 Kaiser Special<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 226 cid, L-Head Continental In-Line 6-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN: TBD<br />
Despite being introduced as a brand new make of car in<br />
1947, for 1948 Kaiser promoted over two dozen changes from<br />
their first models. However, many of these changes were<br />
rather minor and only the most curious of sleuths could pick<br />
them out. One major change from the earlier cars was a new<br />
head design that brought the compression ratio up to 7.3:1<br />
from its original 6.8:1. Kaiser’s designs were innovative with<br />
slab-side bodies totally devoid of fender lines, doors that<br />
encompassed the entire height of the body, and construction<br />
was some of the best in the industry.<br />
This Buckeye Maroon sedan was treated to a fr<strong>am</strong>e-on<br />
restoration a number of years ago. The interior fabrics<br />
were replicated in a modern velour done in burgundy with<br />
silver-gray fabric on the door panels. It is equipped with a<br />
factory installed “Air Conditioner”, which for Kaiser meant<br />
heater-defroster rather than a cooling system. It appears<br />
this car was never equipped with a radio as the chrome<br />
plated blank-out plate is still in place. All of the original<br />
style plastic knobs and trim items have survived including<br />
the hard-to-find Kaiser-emblem door plates. This beauty is a<br />
little piece of American automotive history at<br />
your command.<br />
Lot No. 54<br />
1948 Lincoln Continental<br />
two-Door Coupe<br />
130 HP, 305 cid, L-Head V-12 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 8H175765<br />
Considered one of the most beautiful creations to ever come out<br />
of Ford Motor Company’s design studio, and a pet project of the<br />
company President, Edsel B. Ford, the Lincoln Continental is a<br />
hand-crafted masterpiece on wheels. One of the few post-war<br />
cars that is recognized and welcomed by the Classic Car Club of<br />
America, the basic architecture of this model has set the standard<br />
of what a luxury vehicle should be.<br />
This interesting ex<strong>am</strong>ple is one of 847 coupes produced which<br />
truly was the end of an era. Powered by the one of last production<br />
V-12 engines built in the USA, these cars were assembled on a<br />
special line at the Lincoln plant in Detroit, Michigan. This car<br />
appears to have been given a cosmetic restoration a number of<br />
years ago. Today it does show a patina of time and some wear<br />
and tear, but it is a solid and complete car. Fitted with the grille<br />
mounted fog lights, it has its original hood orn<strong>am</strong>ent, plus the<br />
vent window guards, both fender skirts and that trademark<br />
“Continental” rear mounted spare tire. It is also fitted with original<br />
radio, clock, heater and hydraulically operated power windows.<br />
We have been told that this is a turnkey ready to go car, but has<br />
been on display for a number of years so a bit of an awakening<br />
would be recommended. Considered a “classic” from the day it<br />
was new, this could be very a Continental moment for the new<br />
owner with plenty of admirers of the finest designs in automobiles.<br />
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Lot No. 55<br />
1949 Di<strong>am</strong>ond-t D201 1-ton<br />
Pick-Up truck<br />
91 HP, 237 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Speed<br />
Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 2015376; Engine No. T746681<br />
Di<strong>am</strong>ond-T headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, was established<br />
in 1905, but did not produce until 1907. These were high quality<br />
passenger cars and were well respected. In 1911, a customer asked<br />
if Di<strong>am</strong>ond T could produce a truck, so the founder, C. A. Tilt, set<br />
out to make that dre<strong>am</strong> come true. So successful were his endeavors<br />
that from that time on, up into the early 1960’s, commercial vehicles<br />
would be their only products. The D201 was known as “The Cadillac<br />
of Trucks”, and its front end styling took several cues from several<br />
1930’s era models of America’s luxury car. Engines were supplied<br />
by Hercules, using the QXLD-5 version of this dependable flathead<br />
design which supplied plenty torque and reliable power.<br />
This truck appears to have been given a fr<strong>am</strong>e on restoration a<br />
number of years ago. Finished in red, as most were, it has a single<br />
bench seat in heavy duty saddle brown vinyl. We noticed a few small<br />
waves in some of the panels, to be expected with over 60 years of<br />
hard labor under its belt, and the engine compartment looks like<br />
it is ready to open for business. There are few extras, with a spare<br />
tire mounted to the right side of the pickup bed and the crank out<br />
windshield being two of its biggest features. This pickup is not meant<br />
for lightweights, it was rated at a full ton, but could probably carry a<br />
lot more if the need should arise. A very interesting ex<strong>am</strong>ple that is<br />
sought after and has a dedicated group of collectors, with this truck,<br />
you will that it is a jewel, far from being a di<strong>am</strong>ond in the rough!<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 56<br />
1950 Ford Custom two-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 239 cid, L-Head V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. B0SP113171<br />
Many historians credit the design of the 1949 Ford as having<br />
saved Ford Motor Company from certain death. While it had<br />
been rushed into production and there were some flaws to iron<br />
out, it was a sales success and put Ford back on the path to<br />
prosperity. The following year the advertising touted that Ford<br />
was now “50 ways Finer in 1950”. There were a number of small<br />
changes such as revised parking lights, the use of a fuel-filler<br />
door to conceal the gas cap and one of the most important<br />
changes, the introduction of the f<strong>am</strong>ous Ford keystone logo.<br />
This popular sedan wearing its original color of Palisades Green,<br />
is a solid ex<strong>am</strong>ple that was produced at Ford’s Twin Cities plant<br />
in Minnesota. However, from the look of this car, it never had to<br />
put up with the rough winters or salted roads. While this Ford<br />
has had a re-spray, most of the rest of this sedan is as it left the<br />
factory. Even the hand-scrawled “rotation” number placed on the<br />
firewall during assembly, is still quite visible. Accessories were a<br />
big part of any sale in 1950, and this car had typical equipment<br />
for the day, Magic-Aire heater-defroster, push-button radio,<br />
and an oil-bath air cleaner under the hood. One extra probably<br />
added at a later date is a Ford embossed exhaust deflector. Fords<br />
produced from 1949 to 1951, are today known as the Shoebox era<br />
and have become quite collectible in recent years. Recognized by<br />
fans of the early (flathead) V-8’s as well as those who love cars of<br />
the 1950’s, this ex<strong>am</strong>ple is sure to turn heads.<br />
Lot No. 57<br />
1950 Ford F1 1/2-ton Pick-Up truck<br />
200 HP (Est), 302 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: 97HC312985<br />
Considered the longest continuous series in motor vehicle<br />
history, Ford has been building trucks in their “F” series<br />
since the 1948 model year. Featuring both rock-solid<br />
performance and an ability to handle the toughest jobs,<br />
combined with stylish good looks, the F-series of trucks<br />
were winners when this truck was produced.<br />
Under the hood is a late model small block Ford, but the<br />
modifications go a lot further on this truck. Upgraded<br />
suspension and brakes make the ride swift and sure, while<br />
the visual changes are quite impressive. Up front the<br />
original grille has been detailed to blend in with the rest of<br />
the styling motif, while to the rear of the truck tail lights<br />
have been placed behind the metal bumper. The wood<br />
flooring of the pickup bed looks like it has lead a life of east<br />
and the truck is riding on a set of Panther 5-spoked chrome<br />
wheels. Another modification is the latching device to the<br />
tailgate which, has done away with those chains and “J”<br />
hooks originally supplied by Ford. Texas is pickup country<br />
and this F1 is sure to be a winner wherever it goes.<br />
Please Note: This vehicle carries non-conforming VIN<br />
placement. It is neither a manufacturer’s nor a state issued<br />
plate. It does have a state issued title. It may be subject to<br />
inspection and a state issued VIN bonding may be required,<br />
buyer assumes this responsibility. <strong>Dan</strong> <strong>Kruse</strong> <strong>Classics</strong> will<br />
be held harmless in this process.<br />
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Lot No. 58<br />
1950 Packard Custom Eight<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
300 HP (est.), 350 cid, Chevrolet Overhead Valve V-8<br />
Engines, Turbo Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN 2362529424<br />
About the best term for this sedan would have to be<br />
“Resto-Mod” From the exterior there is little to give away<br />
all the upgrades it has, which makes driving this car<br />
as comfortable as driving a brand new sedan. From its<br />
ch<strong>am</strong>pagne metallic finish to the passenger cabin, which<br />
looks much like it had when new, there is little to give<br />
away that it has an up-to-date running gear and plenty of<br />
modern-day <strong>am</strong>enities. Under the hood is a crate-motor<br />
from General Motors, along with a power steering system,<br />
power brakes and an R134A air-conditioning system. With<br />
all electrics changed over to 12-volts, there are other benefits<br />
such as a concealed AM-FM radio/tape player that can keep<br />
you caught up with the latest news or play all the oldies<br />
your could ever wish to hear.<br />
The workmanship on this Packard is at the s<strong>am</strong>e professional<br />
level this car received when it was new. From the cormorant<br />
hood orn<strong>am</strong>ent to the f<strong>am</strong>ily crest done in multi-color<br />
cloisonné en<strong>am</strong>el, none of the respect this marque had when<br />
new has been lost. She is turn-key ready to hit the road, and<br />
leave on a cross-country trip in true elegance and style.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 59<br />
1951 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout<br />
two-Door Convertible<br />
<strong>10</strong>3 HP, 230 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN: 37149919<br />
Nothing could have been much more fun that driving a<br />
little convertible coupe in the early 1950’s and this Dodge<br />
Wayfarer would have fit the bill perfectly. When this series<br />
had been introduced the previous season, the open car was a<br />
true roadster in that it had no roll-up windows in the doors.<br />
While this might have been a sporty touch for the hearty<br />
motorists, Americans were a bit more comfort conscious, so<br />
the 1951 edition did have real glass windows that helped<br />
keep the elements at bay. Base price for this car was $1,884,<br />
which was a few dollars less that the entry-level 2-door<br />
sedan. Still, just 1,002 of these Sportabouts were produced<br />
for the 1951 model year making it the rarest model<br />
by production.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple appears to be a mostly original car finished in<br />
its original Sea Mist Green with complimenting burgundy<br />
heavy-duty vinyl for the seats and tan fabric to the top.<br />
As with all Dodge passenger cars this season it has full<br />
instrumentation plus optional push button radio and a<br />
heater-defroster unit. Under the hood is complete but is<br />
basically un-restored. With so few of these cars produced,<br />
it is a rare opportunity to find one for sale anywhere in the<br />
world. Before the world of compacts, this was economy<br />
motoring in its day and sure to be smile winning<br />
motoring today.<br />
Lot No. 60<br />
1951 Pontiac “La B<strong>am</strong>ba”<br />
Stre<strong>am</strong>liner two-Door Sedan<br />
375 HP, 472 cid Cadillac Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
Turbo Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: P6US19351<br />
Without a doubt, this Pontiac is the wildest car to ever be<br />
a part of the Burdick collection. This is really a remarkable<br />
piece of rolling artwork from the sculpted bodywork<br />
including the Frenched headlights to the dual radio<br />
antennas recessed into the passenger side door, everywhere<br />
you look you will find a custom touch. It has been nosed<br />
and decked, trim and handles have been shaved and the<br />
bumpers were transplanted from a 1949 Plymouth before<br />
being molded into the bodywork of this car. Nothing has<br />
been overlooked in the interior from the skillfully added<br />
gauges mounted in the dash and angled towards the driver,<br />
to the concealed AM-FM CD player. You can’t be cool in a<br />
car like this without air conditioning, and a modern R134A<br />
system has been installed. From the Appleton spot lights to<br />
the custom wheel covers this Pontiac is dripping with style,<br />
and it has a long list of awards and trophies it has won as its<br />
workmanship and design have won the hearts of thousands.<br />
She is a very unique vehicle, a true one-of-a-kind that would<br />
look good in only the most selective of collections.<br />
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Lot No.61<br />
1952 Buick Special Riviera<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
120 HP, 263 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line 8-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN 16609360; Engine No. 68588614<br />
Back in the early 1950’s, a car’s grille spoke volumes about<br />
what type of machine it was, and what type of person owned<br />
it. When you saw a Buick from this era, you knew they were<br />
powerful and they deserved your respect, in many ways,<br />
even more so than someone in a Cadillac. While the Special<br />
series was Buick’s entry-level line, it was still an impressive<br />
vehicle. From its big “valve-in-head” eight to the new<br />
Dynaflow transmissions, it built a reputation of performance<br />
with, nearly 120,000 customers moving over to this line of<br />
automobiles. Touted as “racy and road-steady” they were<br />
promoted as being “a lively performer that’s deluxe<br />
finished throughout”.<br />
This sharp ex<strong>am</strong>ple is presented in its original color scheme<br />
of gloss black over yellow and it is well appointed with<br />
original radio, heater-defroster, backup lights, full wheel<br />
covers and even a tissue dispenser. It looks to be basically<br />
original with no body or interior modifications and the<br />
engine compartment also appears to be complete with its<br />
unique air-cleaner. These big Buicks have a lot of appeal in<br />
today’s world of “jelly bean” cars, with its unique side sweep<br />
stainless trim and massive front bumper-grille combination,<br />
this is not the type of car you take lightly or have a tendency<br />
to forget.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 62<br />
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
<strong>10</strong>8 HP, 236 cid, Overhead Valve<br />
In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Manual Transmission<br />
VIN: C53K039761<br />
Chevrolet had been first on the scene in the low-price field<br />
with a real pillar less hardtop with its introduction of the<br />
Bel Air Sport Coupe in 1950. For 1953, the Bel Air had<br />
expanded to become Chevy’s top-of-the-line series and one<br />
of the most stylish models that season continued to be the<br />
hardtop. Featuring all new sheet metal that year it was a<br />
sales winner, helped by the larger displacement six in all<br />
models. Styling was quite attractive, they would go on to<br />
own the No. 1 sales spot in the U.S. auto market.<br />
Finished with a C<strong>am</strong>pus Cre<strong>am</strong> roof over the Saddle Brown<br />
metallic body, this attractive car is ready to go. Restored<br />
back to its original configuration, the odometer shows just<br />
under 74,200 miles, which may be from new. Equipped with<br />
a factory original AM push-button radio, heater-defroster<br />
and clock mounted in the instrument cluster, the popularity<br />
of these cars continues to this day. Under the hood is clean<br />
and tidy with the “Blue Fl<strong>am</strong>e Six” detailed and wearing<br />
its original oil bath air-cleaner. While Chevy’s main<br />
competition might have had a V-8, the performance of this<br />
six was more than adequate and once you have inspected<br />
this car, you’ll want to put your hand in the air and see why<br />
owning a Chevrolet can make a difference.<br />
Lot No. 63<br />
1953 Kaiser Deluxe Four-Door Sedan<br />
118 HP, 226 cid, L-Head Continental Red Seal In-Line<br />
6-Cylinder Engines, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN: K531<strong>10</strong>04921<br />
One of the most distinctively designed post-war American<br />
automobiles was the Kaiser, which claimed that f<strong>am</strong>ed<br />
stylist Howard “Dutch” Darrin had been the stylist. Aimed<br />
to fill a niche in medium price field, it had been a tough road<br />
to go for this new brand of automobile. When the second<br />
generation of Kaisers were released in 1951, they were<br />
hailed as innovative and stylish, but the buying public was<br />
still a little skeptical and seemed to have more trust in the<br />
established brands in this market range.<br />
By 1953, Kaiser was promoting their vehicles as being<br />
“Safety-First” automobiles, safest on the road. Interior<br />
styling was attractive, even on the lower-priced models,<br />
and with an engine from a proven supplier, there were few<br />
mechanical worries. This ex<strong>am</strong>ple, finished in Jade Green<br />
appears to be a survivor without any real restoration.<br />
Showing just under 67,150 miles, it has the patina of age<br />
but has not been abused, nor are there any signs of rust-out<br />
or accident repair. It is equipped with its original radio,<br />
clock plus heater-defroster and one special luxury, window<br />
shades for all four doors. A rather unusual and unique car,<br />
it might be the perfect gift for your wife or girlfriend, where<br />
you could surprise her with a Kaiser.<br />
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Lot No. 64<br />
1954 Studebaker Ch<strong>am</strong>pion<br />
“Starlight” Coupe<br />
85 HP, 169.6 cid L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed<br />
Transmission with Overdrive<br />
VIN: <strong>10</strong>94371 (replacement VIN issued by State of California)<br />
Without hesitation, one of the most attractive American cars<br />
ever produced was the 1953 Studebaker with design from the<br />
talented genius Raymond Loewy. For 1954, only very minor<br />
changes were incorporated leaving his clean, smooth lines<br />
intact. With a sleek, low profile, these cars looked like speeding<br />
bullets even when they were standing still. Studebaker offered<br />
a full range of models from the economy of a six to the power of<br />
a V-8, from the f<strong>am</strong>ily friendly four-door sedan to a sporty little<br />
coupe, such as the ex<strong>am</strong>ple offered here.<br />
Finished in a Polar White paint scheme, Loewy’s theme of<br />
“Less is More” is seen with this car. From the stylized “S” hood<br />
orn<strong>am</strong>ent to the overall profile of its body, the composition is<br />
spot on. The interior is finished in red vinyl, and the dashboard<br />
is simple and functional, while attractively adorned with<br />
chrome trim. It appears the first owner did not want a radio<br />
as it had a blank-out plate in its place, but to maybe make that<br />
first owner feel guilty, the letters R-A-D-I-O are placed where<br />
the station selector push-buttons would have been. Under<br />
the hood is clean and tidy with the original, hard-to-find air<br />
cleaner. Everything is right for this car including the gold-center<br />
full wheel covers. One of the most desirable and attractive<br />
American cars, this Starlight Coupe is a beauty to behold.<br />
(Note: the original VIN tag appears to still be on the car on the<br />
left door j<strong>am</strong>b)<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 65<br />
1954 Hudson Jet Liner<br />
Four-Door Sedan<br />
<strong>10</strong>4+ HP, 202 cid, L-Head In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine With<br />
“Twin-H” Induction, Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic Automatic Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 3291960, Body No. 5737<br />
Hoping to expand their market presence in the early 1950’s,<br />
Hudson brought out the compact Jet in 1953. It wasn’t overly<br />
fancy and offered in two or four-door sedan selections and<br />
used smaller engines than the full-size cars. Unfortunately, it<br />
also wasn’t economical to buy, priced at just $360 under the<br />
base full-size Wasp sedans, or worse yet a customer could buy<br />
a new full-size Ford or Chevrolet sedan with a more powerful<br />
in-line six, for a few hundred dollars less. In its two years of<br />
production only 21,143 Hudson Jets were produced.<br />
Despite their low numbers, the Jet was really a pretty good car<br />
and this ex<strong>am</strong>ple has been made better. Under the hood the<br />
Twin-H set-up is immediately recognizable, and to make this<br />
car that much better the electrical system has been upgraded<br />
to 12-volts. Also added is a modern R134A air-conditioning<br />
system that makes this all that more cool to operate. A<br />
concealed modern audio system has also been installed,<br />
but the original factory radio is still mounted in the original<br />
attractive dashboard. Finished in an attractive combination of<br />
white over red, the interior is finished in matching vinyl trim.<br />
Hudson owners were a loyal bunch, but no matter how much<br />
they might have wanted a compact version, it just couldn’t<br />
happen. This is a rare opportunity to own a prime ex<strong>am</strong>ple of<br />
a little car that would have found success if only it could have<br />
been priced more attractively.<br />
Lot No. 66<br />
1955 Ford thunderbird Convertible<br />
198 HP, 292 cid, Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: P5FH152507<br />
When Ford introduced its sporty Thunderbird for the 1955<br />
model year, it was an instant success. Surely, more f<strong>am</strong>ily<br />
sedans were sold than these little two-seaters, but it was the<br />
T-bird that the kids wanted to see that got mom and dad into<br />
the dealership. This beautiful ex<strong>am</strong>ple exhibits very straight<br />
body lines and appears to be a very solid ride. Born on<br />
February <strong>10</strong>th, 1955, its appearance today is like it was when<br />
new, red with the red and white vinyl trim and white<br />
soft-top. It has been upgraded to a 12-volt system and<br />
features a 1956 era steering wheel and a modern radio and<br />
tape player. It retains its original clock, tachometer and very<br />
desirable chrome wire wheel covers. This is a very unique<br />
opportunity to own an American classic being offered at<br />
no reserve.<br />
Vehicles not in the sale will<br />
be moved to Dick’s Classic<br />
Garage museum in San Marcos,<br />
Texas. The museum is a part<br />
of the Central Texas Museum<br />
of Automotive History and was<br />
founded in 1980 by Mr. Burdick. The museum is dedicated to the<br />
preservation and display of the history of the automobile from the<br />
30’s through the ‘50’s and is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.<br />
For more information on the museum and its collection, visit<br />
dicksclassicgarage.com or call 512.878.2406.<br />
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Lot No. 67<br />
1955 Austin-Healey <strong>10</strong>0M<br />
two-Door Roadster<br />
1<strong>10</strong> HP, 2660 cc, Overhead Valve In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission with Overdrive<br />
Chassis No. BN2L230235<br />
Introduced late in the 1955 season, the second generation of the<br />
little <strong>10</strong>0-4 roadster saw a number of improvements such as a new<br />
4-speed transmission, improved valves and increased carburetion.<br />
While this car really put Austin-Healey on the map it was its exploits<br />
on racetracks around the world that would win it legions of fans,<br />
especially with the “M” or Le Mans version. Using a curved Plexiglas<br />
windscreen rather than the regular production unit was one weight<br />
saving edge, and the louvered hood with a leather hold-down strap<br />
were safety features. Most important was the pair of 1.75” H6/SU<br />
carbs combined with a tuned suspension that really allowed this car to<br />
take so many checkered flags.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple has been finished in red and is ready to hit the track.<br />
From the knock-off argent painted wire wheels to the well-detailed<br />
engine compartment, this car is ready to go. The passenger side<br />
door has been secured so it won’t open during competition, and the<br />
wood-grain steering wheels adds to the flavor of a real sports car. We<br />
also spotted an oil-cooler up-front and the bodywork looks to be in<br />
serviceable condition. This car has been raced and with no signs of a<br />
major crash it does show stress from its share of track time. While the<br />
odometer shows over 28,000 miles we do not know its true mileage.<br />
With a little mechanical attention, this little Austin-Healey would be<br />
a great addition and sure to bring plenty of fun to those who get to<br />
experience its handling and performance.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 68<br />
1956 Buick Special Riviera<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
220 HP, 322 cid, Overhead Valve V-8 Engine, Dynaflow<br />
Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: 4C2055724<br />
When better cars were built, it was Buick that often built<br />
them back in the 1950’s. For those who thought that a<br />
Cadillac was maybe a bit too pretentious, the Buick was<br />
a wonderful substitute. For the entry-level Buick buyer,<br />
the Special series was perfect and one of the most popular<br />
models was the “46R” 2-door hardtop presented here.<br />
Finished in its original color scheme of black and white,<br />
this is basically an original car with a California heritage.<br />
The interior is trimmed with red vinyl and luxurious black<br />
fabric, and features a new for 1956, instrument cluster and<br />
accessories on the dashboard including the Sonomatic<br />
push-button radio, electric clock, and heater defroster. While<br />
the Special may have been the most economical Buick in the<br />
line-up this wasn’t a stripped-down loss-leader for it has<br />
power steering, brakes, windows, seats and even the radio<br />
antenna. One up-grade is the recent addition of a modern<br />
air-conditioning unit using the R134A refrigerant helping<br />
keep this car extra cool. It is still wearing its California black<br />
plates, which were issued to this car in 1963, and from our<br />
inspection, we found no issues with any rust-out or any<br />
signs of accident repair. Big, bold and beautiful, this 1956<br />
Buick is a very unique opportunity to own a very desirable<br />
and attractive hardtop from the mid-1950’s.<br />
Lot No. 69<br />
1956 oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
240 HP, 324 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine, Hydr<strong>am</strong>atic<br />
Automatic Transmission<br />
VIN: 567K16862<br />
When it c<strong>am</strong>e to horsepower, Oldsmobile took a backseat<br />
to few others in the 1950’s, with its Rocket V-8’s and cutting<br />
edge engineering. Styling was also a strong point with Olds,<br />
and the 1956 models proved that. From the wide-mouth<br />
grille surrounded by a massive chrome plated bumper to the<br />
jet-fire inspired taillights mounted high on the rear quarter<br />
panels, you knew you were looking at an Oldsmobile.<br />
This outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple is an icon of what colorful<br />
motoring was in the mid-1950’s. Finished in its original<br />
colors of Festival Red and Alcan White, its two-tone scheme<br />
is even more outstanding today than it was over 55 years<br />
ago. With a matching interior carried out in two-tone<br />
vinyl, the dashboard reflects the exterior styling with<br />
massive <strong>am</strong>ounts of attractive chrome plating that houses<br />
the original Super Deluxe push-button radio, the easy to<br />
read clock and controls for the heater-defroster and other<br />
motoring needs. Under the hood houses that mighty V-8<br />
engine with its chrome plated valve covers and<br />
dual-scoop air-cleaner mounted atop the four-barrel<br />
carburetor. Everywhere you look, the Oldsmobile for 1956<br />
was Rocket inspired from the beautiful hood orn<strong>am</strong>ent to<br />
the side trim, from a time when we were on the edge of<br />
the space age, and what better way to travel than in this<br />
Holiday hardtop from Oldsmobile.<br />
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Lot No. 70<br />
1956 Chevrolet Corvette two-Door<br />
Convertible (with Removable Hardtop)<br />
225 HP, 265 cid Overhead Valve V-8 with Dual 4-Barrel<br />
Carburetors, 3-Speed Manual Transmission<br />
VIN: DRF53290 (State of Florida assigned number)<br />
Corvette was America’s first real sports car and the 1956 models<br />
would secure its future through outstanding performance,<br />
improved construction techniques and the tenacity of one man,<br />
Zora Arkus-Duntov. Sales of the little sports car had been weak<br />
with just 700 units produced in 1955. Chevrolet was ready to<br />
pull the plug on this experiment, except for the persistence of<br />
Duntov who was assisted by the father of the Chevrolet small<br />
-block, Ed Cole. Together they convinced Chevrolet’s marketing<br />
te<strong>am</strong> to allow one more year of production for the car to<br />
“prove” it’s self and it did quite well.<br />
This fully restored ex<strong>am</strong>ple represents one of the best looking<br />
cars ever produced. Finished in Venetian Red with a Polo White<br />
scallop, this car has outstanding workmanship where the body<br />
panels line up with the hood, deck-lid and doors all gapped at<br />
or above factory specs. Under the hood, the dual four-barrel<br />
carbs roar to life to make this a formidable competitor on<br />
any road-race circuit or just to get from point A to point B in<br />
the shortest possible time. It is also equipped with the very<br />
desirable removable hardtop, as well as spinner wheel covers,<br />
and full instrumentation including clock and tachometer. One<br />
upgrade has been the addition of a recent aftermarket AM-FM<br />
stereo system. This is an opportunity to buy one of the first<br />
generations of America’s sports car, and these straight-axle<br />
early models continue to command strong values under all<br />
market conditions.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 71<br />
1956 Cadillac Sedan deVille<br />
Four-Door Hardtop<br />
285 HP, 365 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
Automatic Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 5662034019<br />
In the 1950’s, nothing said success like Cadillac. Any Cadillac<br />
was a good thing, but moving up from the base Series 62<br />
line, you had to admire the new Sedan de Ville. The idea of<br />
a four-door closed car that, when the windows were rolled<br />
down offered open-car “freshness” had first been introduced<br />
the previous season. This unique ex<strong>am</strong>ple appears to<br />
wearing its original paint in the unique color combination<br />
of Alpine White over Taupe, and its interior is trimmed with<br />
black brocade fabric and leather bolsters.<br />
Cadillac’s “de Ville” models were well appointed with<br />
power steering, brakes, windows and seats all standard, and<br />
if ordered with a radio, even the antenna was powered to<br />
raise and lower electrically. One popular, but very expensive<br />
accessory of the day was air-conditioning, of which this<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ple is equipped. This car appears to have been in<br />
storage for quite some time and would benefit greatly from<br />
a major detailing, especially under the hood. Showing just<br />
over 67,000 miles, it looks like this could be from new, which<br />
would make this Cadillac a very luxurious survivor.<br />
Lot No. 72<br />
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />
two-Door Convertible<br />
220 HP, 283 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Manual Transmission<br />
VIN: VC57N173992<br />
Considered the most iconic American car from the 1950’s,<br />
the Chevrolet Bel Air for 1957 is the one car that every car<br />
collector should own. With its unique styling from the<br />
“Frenched” styled headlights to the chrome trim adorned<br />
chrome, these cars represent everything that is right. This<br />
year the small block V-8 engine that had been introduced<br />
two years earlier, was enlarged and improved, and this car is<br />
equipped with the four-barrel version known as the Power-<br />
Pack. Finished in Tropical Turquoise, it features a matching<br />
all vinyl interior and a tight fitting convertible soft top.<br />
Treated to a full restoration several years ago and well<br />
maintained since, this beauty is fully outfitted with such<br />
extras as a “Continental-Style” rear deck tire carrier, electric<br />
windshield wipers, fender skirts, spinner style wheel covers,<br />
original heater-defroster, and a clock. Mounted in the<br />
dashboard is an aftermarket AM-FM stereo system and for<br />
safety, seat belts. One alteration is the auxiliary horn button<br />
mounted under the dashboard. With laser-straight smooth<br />
sheet metal, one of the most attractive color schemes you<br />
could imagine and a never-ending string of admirers, this<br />
Bel Air convertible is one that will not only boost your ego,<br />
but will retain its value.<br />
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Lot No. 73<br />
1957 Mercury Montclair<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
290 HP, 368 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
Push-Button Automatic Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 57LA29661M<br />
From the initial launch of Mercury in 1939, many critics claimed it<br />
was little more than a glorified, slightly larger Ford. That comparison<br />
was thrown out the window when the totally new 1957’s were<br />
introduced with what was touted “Dre<strong>am</strong> Car Design”. Montclair<br />
was considered the mid-level trim this year sandwiched between<br />
Monterey and the new Turnpike Cruisers. In that series the top-seller<br />
was the 2-door hardtop with 30,111 being produced.<br />
This handsome ex<strong>am</strong>ple is powered by the s<strong>am</strong>e engine as the<br />
Turnpike Cruiser and is loaded with extras. Under the hood one will<br />
find power steering and brakes, the latter being the GM developed<br />
Treadle-Vac system, plus original windshield washer operated in<br />
unison with the wipers. On the exterior this car has the new<br />
four-headlight system touted as Quadra-Be<strong>am</strong>, an extra-cost option<br />
this year. Mounted in the rear bumper pods are the large safety<br />
reflectors and on the front fender, a swept back radio antenna. Interior<br />
appointments include push-button shifting for the transmission,<br />
also an original radio plus heater-defroster and tinted glass. A rather<br />
attractive car, this Mercury shows only the slightest patina of use and<br />
it is possible that the 25,200 miles showing on the odometer may be<br />
from new. Nothing was more futuristic than Mercury for the 1957<br />
model year, and today 55 years later it is still an icon of American<br />
design and engineering.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 74<br />
1965 Buick Skylark GS<br />
two-Door Coupe<br />
325 HP, 401 cid, Overhead Valve V-8 Engine, Floor Shift<br />
Automatic Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN: 444375Z115477<br />
In 1961, a new compact line was born to the Buick brand and<br />
took up the previously used Special series n<strong>am</strong>e. A sporty<br />
edition of this little car also used a n<strong>am</strong>e from Buick’s past,<br />
the Skylark. In 1963, the little compact grew into more of a<br />
mid-size car. With the success for Pontiac’s GTO, in 1965 Buick<br />
engineered a way to squeeze their big “nail-head” V-8 under the<br />
hood which created the Gran Sport, or GS package. While sales<br />
of the GS were somewhat limited, it did act in bringing people<br />
into Buick showrooms and that was half the battle won.<br />
This sharp ex<strong>am</strong>ple is one of just 2,282 GS coupes produced in<br />
its initial season, and it is in near perfect condition. Skylarks that<br />
were designated as “GS” models, were treated differently than<br />
other cars on the assembly line. Starting with using a reinforced<br />
convertible chassis, all suspension components were beefed<br />
up through the use of heavy duty items like shock absorbers<br />
and springs. Finished in light yellow officially called B<strong>am</strong>boo<br />
Cre<strong>am</strong>, this ex<strong>am</strong>ple has a black vinyl bucket seats as well as a<br />
black vinyl top, and those unique GS wheels are wearing redline<br />
tires, along with power steering and brakes. The interior<br />
is pure stock with the exception of a later model Sony AM-FM<br />
tape player and Pioneer speakers mounted in the rear package<br />
tray. Buick’s GS would prove to be a popular addition to the<br />
muscle-car world and the new owner of this ex<strong>am</strong>ple is sure to<br />
be surprised at how others will admire this beauty.<br />
Lot No. 75<br />
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS<br />
two-Door Hardtop<br />
350 HP, 396 cid Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN: 138177K184066<br />
Chevelle could not have been born at a more opportune<br />
time, the birth of the muscle-car era. While initially<br />
designed to be powered by the small block engines, a few<br />
fire-breathing 396 editions had been created in 1965. The<br />
nest year saw the introduction of the SS-396 as a regular<br />
production option, a new potent entry to the muscle-car<br />
world had arrived. For 1967, there were several flavors of<br />
the “Rat-Motor” available and one of the most potent was<br />
the 350 horsepower version, as found in this car.<br />
This outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple finished in Marina Blue with<br />
black vinyl top is a fully restored ex<strong>am</strong>ple and is ready to<br />
hit the road or show circuit. It appears that the restoration<br />
of this car started with a solid original real-deal SS as the<br />
bodywork is smooth and straight. Chrome and bright trim<br />
look showroom fresh from the smooth bumpers to the<br />
badges and the unique grille. The interior is fitted with<br />
matching vinyl bucket seats as well as such <strong>am</strong>enities as<br />
a factory AM radio and base heater-defroster. One of the<br />
highlights is the center-shift console mounted tachometer,<br />
which is believed to be original to this car. Showing 35,275<br />
miles, this car has been used sparingly since it joined<br />
the Burdick collection, and it might be time to wake this<br />
sleeping giant up and take it back on the road.<br />
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Lot No. 76<br />
1967 Datsun 1600<br />
two-Door Convertible<br />
96 HP, 1595 cc, Overhead C<strong>am</strong> In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN SPL31113818<br />
When the Nissan Corporation c<strong>am</strong>e to America in the late 1950’s,<br />
they found that their automobiles were not quite up to the s<strong>am</strong>e<br />
standards drivers in the USA were use to. A quick trip to the drawing<br />
boards and new, more substantial models were created. In 1961, the<br />
Fairlady 1500 sports car was first shown, and though production<br />
numbers were limited, it was a step in the right direction. In 1965, the<br />
engine size was increased to by <strong>10</strong>0 cc’s, and these little sports cars<br />
were put on the export list. Although the Fairlady n<strong>am</strong>eplate was<br />
dropped and a simple 1600, referring to the engine size, was used,<br />
these cars enjoyed success and helped to bring in foot traffic at the<br />
newly established Datsun dealers across the land.<br />
This beautifully presented little red sports car looks to have been<br />
treated to a full fr<strong>am</strong>e-off restoration. Fitted with black vinyl bucket<br />
seats, a black soft top plus a relatively rare removable hardtop, this<br />
is one of the nicest ex<strong>am</strong>ples we have seen in many years. Just <strong>10</strong>,400<br />
of these cars were produced, and this ex<strong>am</strong>ple has everything you<br />
could ask for including outstanding body work and good looks.<br />
One of the few upgrades placed on this car has been, cast aluminum<br />
sport wheels. Doors, hood and deck-lid all seemed to line-up and<br />
under the hood, the engine is relatively clean and attractive with a<br />
pair of SU carbs and the valve cover has been detailed to highlight<br />
the DATSUN cast into the center. A bright ex<strong>am</strong>ple of a mid-1960’s<br />
Datsun sports car, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss<br />
as the interest in early Japanese sports cars appears to be growing by<br />
leaps and bounds.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 77<br />
1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500 Monza<br />
Sport Coupe (only 14.7 original miles)<br />
1<strong>10</strong> HP, 164 cid Horizontally Opposed 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN: <strong>10</strong>5379W705806<br />
One of the first victims of self-appointed consumer watchdog<br />
Ralph Nader was the Chevrolet Corvair. First introduced for<br />
the 1960 model year, he had made claims that these cars were<br />
unsafe at any speed. The media jumped on his bandwagon with<br />
government investigations and studies following. As more bad<br />
press was generated, the sales of these innovative compacts<br />
plummeted. General Motor decided to pull the plug for the 1969<br />
model year and just 6,000 cars were produced. A couple of years<br />
after the model’s demise, the Federal Government issued a report<br />
that the Corvair had been just as safe as any other car on<br />
the road.<br />
This Blue ex<strong>am</strong>ple was one of the last 200 Corvairs ever<br />
produced at GM’s Willow Run plant outside of Ypsilanti,<br />
Michigan. Each of these cars were hand assembled on a special<br />
assembly line and were only built to order. This coupe has<br />
traveled just 14.7 miles since it rolled out of the factory some<br />
43 years ago. Beautifully preserved and kept in climate<br />
controlled storage from new, this is one of the most pristine<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ples anywhere in the world. Purchased new from Dunlap<br />
Chevrolet in Macon, Georgia, the original owner knew how<br />
special this car would be. This Corvair represents a chance to<br />
become the caretaker for a very important part of American<br />
automotive history. With under 15 miles from new, it shows<br />
off the hand-craftsmanship that went into this car’s original<br />
construction and for anyone interested in keeping our heritage<br />
alive, should not be missed.<br />
Lot No. 78<br />
1969 Chevrolet C-<strong>10</strong> 1/2-ton<br />
Long-Bed Pick-Up truck<br />
155 HP, 250 cid, Overhead Valve In-Line<br />
6-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Transmission<br />
VIN: CS149Z860972<br />
Always a leader in the truck world, Chevrolet combined<br />
sharp styling along with rugged performance to take care<br />
of nearly any job that would come its way. In 1967, a new<br />
generation of Chevrolet truck was released and <strong>am</strong>ong<br />
collectors this era of Chevy trucks is one of the most popular.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple has recently been repainted in a pleasing<br />
Robin’s Egg Blue with White accents. The bed has been<br />
protected with a spray-in liner. It does have a period dealer<br />
installed air-conditioning system, but from our inspection<br />
it appeared to need some attention to be functional. Fitted<br />
with a set of heavy-duty American Racing wheels this truck<br />
looks like it is ready to go anywhere or handle any load that<br />
should come its way. Everything about this truck speaks of<br />
the hard work it is equipped to handle from the auxiliary<br />
fuel tank to the di<strong>am</strong>ond-plate rear bumper.<br />
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Lot No. 79<br />
1970 AMC AMX two-Door Coupe<br />
290 HP, 360 cid, Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Automatic Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN: A0C397P242361<br />
In the mid 1960’s a new segment of the American automotive market<br />
had been born, the sport compact. With the Ford Mustang having<br />
become the first real star of the segment, they bec<strong>am</strong>e better known as<br />
the Pony-Cars. Chevrolet responded for 1967 with the C<strong>am</strong>aro and in<br />
1968, AMC brought out its own entry, the very compact AMX. While<br />
American Motors was better known for building reliable economy<br />
cars, there was a group within the company that had a passion for<br />
performance and the AMX was a result of that passion. One of the<br />
aims for the AMX progr<strong>am</strong> was to become a force within the Trans-<br />
Am racing circuit, and with the help of talents like Mark Donohue, a<br />
number of awards and ch<strong>am</strong>pionships c<strong>am</strong>e to AMC.<br />
This is outstanding ex<strong>am</strong>ple of a sports compact. Finished in Big Bad<br />
Blue with blackout hood and front fender tops. Under the hood is the<br />
base AMX V-8, rated officially at 290 HP, which was the limit allowed<br />
by Trans-Am regulations, and its detailing is one of the best in this<br />
collection. Wearing its original Magnum 500 wheels it rides on a set<br />
of Uni-Royal Tiger Paw GTS radial tires. Adding to the visual effect<br />
are the body-side pipes and accessory bumper guards. Air flows to<br />
the carburetor through a pair of scoops in the hood. This ex<strong>am</strong>ple<br />
is also fitted with power steering and brakes with discs to the front<br />
and drums to the rear. The interior is well appointed with a factory<br />
AM-FM radio, simulated woodgrain applique on the dashboard and<br />
center-shift console and grab-bar for the passenger. In the world of<br />
muscle cars, the AMX is often over-looked, but we think that this little<br />
coupe could be the best bang for your performance buck.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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Lot No. 80<br />
1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Long Wheel Base Four-Door Limousine<br />
(Johnny Cash original owner)<br />
220 HP (est.), 6,750 cc Overhead Valve V-8 Engine, Automatic Transmission<br />
Chassis No. LRX9254<br />
It is hard to believe that we lost Johnny Cash on September 12, 2003, his music and gravelly voice are such a part of<br />
the music world that he will live on forever. In 1970, at the height of his career, Cash needed a personal limousine.<br />
He turned to Rolls-Royce where he acquired a long-wheelbase Silver Shadow Saloon. At the time the Crewe factory<br />
did not produce a limousine, so Cash turned to a local Nashville coach builder, gave them his specifications and<br />
this is the final product. Cash used this limousine up through 1977 when it was sold to another private owner prior<br />
to coming to the Burdick collection.<br />
It is finished in dark burgundy with a black vinyl roof. The interior is well-appointed, with plush maroon velour<br />
seats include a pair of rear-facing occasional seats. An entertainment center is mounted to the center of the rear<br />
compartment and some of those components have been upgraded since Cash’s ownership. All of the expected<br />
<strong>am</strong>enities are included such as air-conditioning and full power. A red phone in the passenger compartment<br />
connects to one up front so that the passenger can tell the driver where to go or if other special needs should arise.<br />
This special limousine is a one-of-a-kind vehicle for a one-of-a-kind performer. Since it has come to the Burdick<br />
Collection this car has been used on a semi-regular basis and today shows a little over 86,500 miles, which is from<br />
new. Unlike some custom coaches of this era, we could not find any sign of stress cracks and it appears it has never<br />
had any body d<strong>am</strong>age. Take away the celebrity and this Rolls-Royce is an iconic and special piece. Add to that the<br />
legacy of Johnny Cash and the possibility of some of its passengers or that fact that some of his f<strong>am</strong>ous songs could<br />
have been created while riding around in its back seat, and you have the makings of a legend. Best of all, this entire<br />
car was produced in 1970 and wasn’t put together one piece at a time.<br />
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Lot No. 81<br />
1972 triumph Stag two-Door Coupe<br />
145 HP, 3.0 Litre Overhead Valve V-8 Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> VIN: TBA<br />
Since its entry into the sports car field in the late<br />
1940’s, Triumphs were usually small two-seaters<br />
powered by a potent in-line four, but in the early<br />
1970’s the company wanted to larger luxury V-8<br />
powered sports car, which laid the groundwork<br />
for the Stag. With styling from designer Giovanni<br />
Michelotti, the car was born and would soon dominate<br />
the marque’s larger T2000 and T2500 series of regular<br />
passenger cars. Stag c<strong>am</strong>e to the American shores for<br />
the 1971 model year and enjoyed some success, though<br />
limited. Federal regulations related to roll-over safety<br />
was addressed which some fans claim altered the cars<br />
original lines, while other like the idea of having a car<br />
with two top options.<br />
This attractive ex<strong>am</strong>ple appears to have been given a<br />
sympathetic restoration and appears to be in very good<br />
condition. Sheet metal is straight and both doors as well<br />
as the hood and deck lid sit well within the main body<br />
with consistent gaps, as well as opening and closing as<br />
designed. The interior is quite service-able with a full<br />
compliment of gauges and the seats seem to cradle the<br />
driver and passenger, though those relegated to the<br />
back seat may find comfort is a little short. Over the past<br />
couple of years interest in the Stag has grown and this<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ple, based on its condition, is sure to be a car that<br />
others will admire and the driver can enjoy.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 82<br />
1981 DeLorean DMC-12<br />
two-Door Gullwing Coupe<br />
150 HP, 2869 cc Dual Overhead C<strong>am</strong> V-6 Engine, 5-Speed<br />
Manual Transmission<br />
VIN: SCEDT26T1BD0004842<br />
Legend, controversy and one man’s dre<strong>am</strong> are rolled into<br />
the DeLorean DMC-12. The genius of John Z. DeLorean was<br />
behind the car that would bear his n<strong>am</strong>e, and his ability to<br />
put deals together was to be the his pathway to prosperity.<br />
All this was lost when the economy soured and the false<br />
accusations of his involvement in drugs were made public.<br />
These cars saw the bodies produced in brushed stainless<br />
steel, with the theory that these cars would last forever.<br />
DeLorean’s original hope was for a 200 HP V-6, but he<br />
finally decided on a motor jointly developed by Peugeot,<br />
Renault and Volvo.<br />
This ex<strong>am</strong>ple is in its original presentation of stainless steel<br />
with dark gray leather appointments. The front and rear<br />
fascia are in very good condition and have not yellowed<br />
or warped as one might expect. Showing just under 25,800<br />
miles, it appears that this vehicle was well maintained from<br />
new and shows no signs of abuse or trauma. Looking much<br />
like it did when it left the factory in Dunmurry, Ireland, this<br />
is truly a most interesting part of automotive history and<br />
car that has seen a lot of renewed interest over the past few<br />
years. The best time to buy a rising star like this is when you<br />
first see it, because it might be a while before another one<br />
comes your way.<br />
Lot No. 86<br />
1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Four-Door touring<br />
40/50 HP, 7669 cc, Overhead Valve In-Light 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Speed<br />
Transmission <strong>·</strong> Chassis No. 65TA<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
Affectionately known as “The Yellow Rose of Texas” this is probably<br />
Mr. Burdick’s favorite car, for it was in this vehicle that he competed in<br />
several editions of the Great American Race. In 1983, the first running of this<br />
cross-country sprint limited to vintage cars, Dick and his partner,<br />
Ken Downing, drove this car from Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California<br />
to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana where their efforts were<br />
rewarded with a 12th place finish overall. Encouraged by their wives they<br />
entered this Rolls-Royce in the second running in 1984 where the route started<br />
at Universal City in Hollywood, California and ended at Indy, and that year<br />
they moved up to <strong>10</strong>th overall. Undaunted they entered again in 1985 where the<br />
course started in North Hollywood, California, and traveled to New York City.<br />
After more practice Burdick and a new riding partner Wayne Bell, would go on<br />
to take 1st place overall in 1989, a fete repeated in 1990, and again in 1992.<br />
This beautiful Rolls Royce retains its original engine and transmission but has<br />
been modernized in some operational areas, primarily improved braking and<br />
a 12 volt electrical system. Prior to being a part of the Burdick’s Great Race car,<br />
it had been restored by marque experts by its previous owner the late J<strong>am</strong>es C.<br />
Leake back in 1976. It has been maintained and exercised on a regular basis and<br />
is grand a lady as there could ever be. From the Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot<br />
to the massive grille and headlight, everyone should know exactly what type of<br />
car this is. While not exactly a Concours trailer queen, this old gal has plenty of<br />
life left in those cylinders and for the new owner, who knows what excitement<br />
and adventure the road holds for this fabulous Phantom Phaeton.<br />
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When the mighty Model J Duesenberg was released there had never been another car like it<br />
anywhere in the world. Exacting engineering produced the most powerful engine ever seen in an<br />
American built automobile up to that time. The brothers Duesenberg had wanted their cars to be as<br />
custom built as possible from the chassis up, and each would have one thing in common, absolute<br />
perfection. When first introduced in the fall of 1929, the price for just the Model J chassis was $8,500,<br />
and a couple of years later that had grown to $9,500. Offered in two wheelbase options, the standard<br />
143.5” while a long wheelbase suitable for cars that generally carried 7-passengers or more, were<br />
stretched out another <strong>10</strong> inches.<br />
After the chassis had been ordered, the customer was free to choose their own coachbuilder, though<br />
Duesenberg did have a few recommended selections. When a customer had selected a coach, the<br />
factory would send a set of chassis plans so that the bodies would be mounted properly. The cost of<br />
the coach work could run as little as $3,000 but most cost at least $5,000 with at least one ex<strong>am</strong>ple<br />
costing $20,000 when new, comparable to about $400,000 or more today.<br />
Chassis No. 2385 was designated as a long-wheel base design and was purchased by Mrs. K. Stanley<br />
Smith who resided in London. From our research we have found that Mr. Smith was involved in the<br />
very lucrative field of tobacco sales and importation between Britain and the United States. As were<br />
several other Duesenberg chassis, Mrs. Smith sent this one to the shops of Carrosserie Franay in<br />
Paris, France. The result was a rather attractive “Sunroof” Sport Sedan featuring a low stre<strong>am</strong>lined<br />
appearance that was achieved in part by having the body sides dropped down nearly to the running<br />
boards and then having the rear doors sweep down in a graceful curve to the belt-line. A built-in<br />
trunk was also ordered and its line reflected that of the roofline giving the car a continuity of design.<br />
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Lot No. 83<br />
1933 Duesenberg Model J, Body by Franay,<br />
“Sunroof” Sport Berline Sedan “Queen of Di<strong>am</strong>onds”<br />
265 HP, 420 cid, Overhead C<strong>am</strong> In-Line Eight Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 2385; Engine No. J365<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
In the late 1960’s the car was still recorded as being in France but it is believed to have been brought<br />
back to the United States sometimes during the 1970’s. Over a succession of owners there were a<br />
number modifications to the original Franay coachwork, but the original design is timeless and still<br />
quite stunning to this day. Finished in a pleasing shade of raspberry red it is deep and flawless and<br />
all of the chrome glistens in the sunlight from the bumpers to the Buffalo wire wheels. Today the<br />
dual side-mount spare tires are encased in protective chrome bans, each topped with a rear-view<br />
mirrors, while up front a pair of Pilot Ray driving l<strong>am</strong>ps light your way as you round a curve or<br />
turn a corner, and atop that beautifully designed radiator grille is the distinctive mascot designed by<br />
Gordon Buehrig, a work of art by itself.<br />
Looking inside this Duesenberg you will find that both front and rear seats are done in pleated ivory<br />
leather. Centered in the dashboard is the instrument cluster with its attractive engine turned plate<br />
holding the tachometer, speedometer, clock and other instruments that help the driver monitor the<br />
operation of this fabulous piece of machinery. Take some time to notice the little touches such as the<br />
custom engraved gearshift knob, for it is features like this that set this Duesenberg apart from all<br />
others. In the passenger compartment, a handsome wooden liquor cabinet takes center stage, and is<br />
fitted with a clock, speedometer and tachometer so that those in the back seat can also monitor the<br />
Model J’s forward progress. The center window, when lowered, is completely concealed by a spring<br />
loaded metal cover and upon rolling up the partition glass, a limousine effect can be achieved and<br />
privacy of conversation insured.<br />
Since joining the Burdick collection, this Franay Sport Sedan has received the utmost in care and<br />
maintenance. While it has been exercised on a regular basis, its primary duty has been to be a part of<br />
the museum and has greeted thousands of visitors over the years, showing off a bit of international<br />
flair and styling.<br />
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Lot No. 84<br />
1905 Lorraine & De Dietrich et Cie Model VDC Sport Racer<br />
In-Line 4-Cylinder T-Head Engine<br />
Chassis No. <strong>10</strong>4; Engine #122<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
Officially known as Société Lorraine des Anciens Establissments de Dietrich and Cie, this<br />
quality French motoring concern was founded in 1896, and by 1905 was considered one of<br />
the most respected early contenders in European racing events. This beautifully restored<br />
ex<strong>am</strong>ple features a lightweight two-place arrangement that has actually competed in<br />
the Great American Race. From its massive engine to the precision machined the gears<br />
of the transmission, this car looks are good as it goes. Exercised on a regular basis this is<br />
one of Mr. Burdick’s favorite automobiles, one packed with personal history and a tough<br />
decision indeed to let it go on to its new caretaker. Knowing that it was in cars similar to<br />
this one that the marque took a 1-2-3 finish in the 1906 Circuit de Ardennes will make the<br />
winning bidder of this vehicle a ch<strong>am</strong>pion <strong>am</strong>ong motorists everywhere.<br />
Lot No. 85 1911 Napier “Garden Car”<br />
15 HP, 2720 cc In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine, 3-Speed Transmission, Shaft Drive<br />
Chassis No. 18281<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
One of the most interesting vehicles is this unique Garden car. Fitted to the chassis of one<br />
of Britain’s foremost early auto builders, the hand-crafted wicker bodywork on this car<br />
was created at the Royal Institute for the Blind in Notthingh<strong>am</strong>, England. The story goes<br />
that the primary function of this car was to gather flowers and to transport its passengers<br />
to fair-weather outdoor social events such as picnics, garden parties, afternoon tea or<br />
to use it as a spectator’s perch during a fox hunt. This car shows signs of usage and has<br />
been exercised on a regular basis. It appears to have been restored in the 1970’s, and<br />
features vintage Lucas Kings Road brass kerosene headl<strong>am</strong>ps, as well as Landalite cowl<br />
l<strong>am</strong>ps, and a rubber bulb operated brass horn. For safety a pair of auxiliary electric<br />
driving l<strong>am</strong>ps were mounted to give a bit more dependable lighting. The wicker work is<br />
in outstanding condition with the seat pads easily removed for cleaning. One of the most<br />
unusual and recognized cars from this collection, we believe this car has great potential<br />
for invitations for display from around the world.<br />
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The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
“As silent as a ghost” is how one early motorist described the operations of the 40/50HP Rolls-Royce<br />
in 1906, hence c<strong>am</strong>e the n<strong>am</strong>e Silver Ghost. From the very start Rolls-Royce strove for the utmost<br />
in engineering and quality. One of the earliest models considered the original Silver Ghost, has<br />
traveled over a half-million miles and been exhibited on every continent in the world.<br />
With the <strong>am</strong>ount of labor plus the care and precision, these motorcars were expensive when new,<br />
available only to the wealthiest of clients. Cornelius Vanderbilt II, whose f<strong>am</strong>ily was one the richest<br />
f<strong>am</strong>ilies in the world, placed an order to the Rolls Royce factory in England, for a new Silver Ghost<br />
chassis. When finished it was prepared and shipped directly to the shops of Brewster in Long<br />
Island City, New York. As one of the leading coachbuilders in the United States, they were f<strong>am</strong>iliar<br />
with the chassis of the Silver Ghost so that each design component could be personally crafted to<br />
exacting details. With precision and elegance this gorgeous town car was born. Presented today in<br />
its original configuration the body is finished in a deep maroon with black high lights and fenders.<br />
Up in the chauffeur’s seat, he was open of all the elements of weather with only a removable fabric<br />
cover for his head. A full complement of gauges including a clock, were mounted to the firewall and<br />
the custom built for Rolls Royce Walth<strong>am</strong> speedometer odometer today shows just under 89,300<br />
miles which is apparently from new.<br />
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Lot No. 87<br />
1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost town Car by Brewster<br />
40/50 HP, 7428 cc Twin-Head, Side-Valve In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission<br />
Chassis No. 919TC, Engine No. 91A<br />
Please Note: Vehicle is being offered with seller’s confirmation.<br />
For those lucky passengers, they are greeted with a luxurious rear seat covered in rich deep red<br />
wool broadcloth, which is also used on the interior panels and fold down occasional seats. Mounted<br />
on the divider wall is a stem wound clock to make sure one wasn’t late for an important business<br />
meeting or luncheon date. Pull down window shades may be drawn for a bit of privacy and the<br />
hardware retains much of its original nickel finish.<br />
Dual fender mounted spare tires are fitted to rims which could be mounted to the massive wood<br />
spoked wheels should a flat tire occur. Lighting on the car has been electrified including the large<br />
drum style head l<strong>am</strong>ps and smaller matching driving lights. This car appears to be in mostly original<br />
condition, a salute to the outstanding craftsmanship that went into its construction. This is a vehicle<br />
worthy of any collection and as a survivor of those most opulent times. From the Spirit of Ecstasy<br />
radiator mascot to the original engine, this is truly a master piece in motoring.<br />
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Lot No. 89<br />
1938 DeSoto Model S-5 Custom<br />
Four-Door touring Sedan<br />
“The Unknown DeSoto”<br />
93 HP, 228.1 cid, 2.1 Liter Side Valve In-Line 6-Cylinder<br />
Engine, 3-Speed Transmission <strong>·</strong> Engine No. S5-36487<br />
In 1938, recession hit the U.S. causing vehicle manufacturers to<br />
reduce production. Poor sales caused the Chrysler Corporation to<br />
respond by offering buyers special “dressed up” models during the<br />
midyear. The DeSoto version was called the “Custom”. The engine<br />
remained the s<strong>am</strong>e and there were no fancy extras added to the<br />
exterior. The interior however, was much more “custom” with a<br />
special offering of fabrics, fabric combinations, contrasting plastic<br />
and knobs within the interior and many other “touches” that set<br />
it apart from its standard counterparts. Reports estimate that<br />
only 2,550 ex<strong>am</strong>ples of these Custom DeSotos were produced in<br />
1938. Until 1992, it was not know whether or not one was still in<br />
existence and hence it lovingly bec<strong>am</strong>e known as the<br />
“Unknown DeSoto”. The National DeSoto Club, in the early<br />
summer of that year, released an article discussing the Custom<br />
DeSotos and by late summer, this particular car had been<br />
discovered. She is full of features and options that were not<br />
available on the standard model including: twin windshield<br />
wipers, twin taillights, chrome trim ringed wheel covers,<br />
twin Air-Tone horns, labels on all under dash knobs, “custom”<br />
matching steering wheel and gearshift knobs, twin sun visors,<br />
front passenger armrest, contrasting shade interior and many<br />
little chrome touches to the interior and exterior. The offering of<br />
this vehicle to public is a unique chance to not only own a piece<br />
of true Americana but also the chance to own what remarkably<br />
could be the only DeSoto of its kind left in the world.<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Lot No. 90<br />
1937 Ford Custom Coupe Street Rod<br />
<strong>10</strong>0 HP, 239.4 cid 1948 Mercury V-8 Engine,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Lot No. 92<br />
1925 Essex Four two-Door Coach<br />
17/32 HP, 144.6 cid L-Head In-Line 6,<br />
3-Speed Transmission<br />
Lot No. 91<br />
2000 Bentley Arnage Four-Door Sedan<br />
400 HP, 411.9 cid Turbocharged V-8 Engine, 5-Speed<br />
Automatic Transmission<br />
Lot No. 93<br />
1966 AMC Marlin two-Door Ht FB<br />
200 HP, 290 cid V-8 Engine,<br />
4-Speed Transmission<br />
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1901 Holsman “High Wheeler” Rear Entry Tonneau<br />
1903 Stanley Ste<strong>am</strong>er Model C Runabout<br />
1905 Cadillac Model F Touring<br />
1905 Lorraine & De Dietrich Model VDC 2-Seat Sport Racer *<br />
1906 Bugmobile Model A Runabout<br />
1906 IH Harvester Auto Wagon Model A Depot Hack<br />
1908 Maxwell Model LC Runabout<br />
19<strong>10</strong> Empire “Little Aristocrat” Sportabout Model 20<br />
19<strong>10</strong> E-M-F Model 30 Runabout<br />
1911 Buick Model 14B “Buggyabout”<br />
1911 Napier “Garden Car” *<br />
1912 R-C-H “Twenty-Five” Touring<br />
1913 Regal Twenty-Five Underslung Roadster<br />
1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Town Car by Brewster<br />
(formerly owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt) *<br />
1913 REO “The Fifth” Four-Door Touring<br />
1914 Ford Model T Roadster<br />
1914 Studebaker Series SC Roadster Custom<br />
1915 Metz Model “22” Roadster<br />
1916 Haynes Model 34 Type T “Light Six” 4-Dr Touring<br />
1920 Velie “Six” Model 48 4-Dr Touring<br />
1921 Packard “Twin-Six” Series 3-35 4-Dr Touring<br />
1921 Studebaker “Light Six” Model EJ-21 4-Dr Touring<br />
1922 Corre-La Licorne Type 14/WR3 4-Dr Torpedo Tourer<br />
1922 Citroen Type C/Model 14 1-Dr Boattail Tourer<br />
1923 Franklin Model <strong>10</strong> 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1923 Stearns-Knight Model SKL4 4-Dr Touring<br />
1923 Ford “T-Bucket” Roadster Street Rod<br />
1924 Chevrolet Superior Series F Coupe<br />
1925 Buick Master Six 4-Dr Brough<strong>am</strong> Sedan by Fisher<br />
1925 Dodge Series 116 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1925 Essex Four 2-Dr Coach<br />
1927 LaSalle Series 303 2-Dr Roadster<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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1928 Pierce Arrow Model 81 Convertible Coupe<br />
1928 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan by Briggs<br />
1929 Cadillac Model 341B 4-Dr Sport Phaeton by Fisher<br />
1930 Dodge Series DC 4-Dr Touring<br />
1930 Cadillac Series 353 Convertible Coupe by Fisher<br />
1930 Cadillac Model 452 Fleetwood “Mad<strong>am</strong> X”<br />
Rumbleseat Coupe<br />
1931 Chevrolet Independence Series AE 2-Dr Coach<br />
1931 Packard Standard Eight Series 833 Coupe<br />
1933 DeSoto Series SD Deluxe 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1933 Duesenberg J Body by Franay “Sunroof” Sport Berline Sedan<br />
“Queen of Di<strong>am</strong>onds” *<br />
1933 Plymouth Series PC Deluxe 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1934 Ford Model 40 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1934 Duesenberg Model SJ 4-Dr Phaeton<br />
1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II 4-Dr Touring *<br />
1935 Ford Model 48 2-Dr 5-Window Coupe<br />
1937 Ford Custom Coupe Street Rod<br />
1938 DeSoto Model S-5 Custom 4-Dr Touring<br />
1940 Mercury Eight Series 09A 4-Dr Convertible Sedan<br />
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Club Coupe<br />
1941 Ford Super Deluxe 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1941 Buick Super 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1946 Ford Super Deluxe 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1947 Studebaker Ch<strong>am</strong>pion “Starlight” Coupe<br />
1948 Ford Super Deluxe 2-Dr Sedan<br />
1948 Packard 22nd Series Super-Eight Victoria Convertible<br />
1948 Chrysler Windsor-Highlander 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1948 Pontiac Silver-Streak 8 Torpedo Deluxe Convertible Coupe<br />
1948 Kaiser Custom 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1948 Lincoln Continental 2-Dr Coupe<br />
1949 Di<strong>am</strong>ond-T D2011 1-Ton Pick-Up Truck<br />
Rare and Unique Collectibles<br />
1950 Ford Custom 2-Dr Sedan<br />
1950 Ford F1 1/2-Ton Pick-Up Truck<br />
1950 Packard Custom Eight 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1951 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1951 Pontiac “La B<strong>am</strong>ba” Stre<strong>am</strong>liner 2-Dr Sedan<br />
1952 Buick Special Riviera 2-Dr HT<br />
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Dr HT<br />
1953 Kaiser Deluxe 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1954 Studebaker Ch<strong>am</strong>pion “Starlight” Coupe<br />
1954 Hudson Jet Liner 4-Dr Sedan<br />
1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible<br />
1955 Austin-Healey <strong>10</strong>0M 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1956 Buick Special Riviera 2-Dr HT<br />
1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday 2-Dr HT<br />
1956 Chevrolet Corvette 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1956 Cadillac Sedan deVille 4-Dr HT<br />
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Dr Convertible<br />
1957 Mercury Montclair 2-Dr HT<br />
1965 Buick Skylark GS 2-Dr<br />
1966 1966 AMC Marlin 2-Dr HT Fastback<br />
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2-Dr HT<br />
1967 Datsun 1600 Convertible<br />
1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500 Monza<br />
Sport Coupe (14.7 Original Miles)<br />
1969 Chevrolet C<strong>10</strong> 1/2-Ton Pick-Up Truck<br />
1970 AMC AMX Coupe<br />
1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB Limousine<br />
(formerly owned by Johnny Cash)<br />
1972 Triumph Stag Coupe<br />
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 2-Dr Gullwing<br />
2000 Bentley Arnage 4-Dr Sedan<br />
* With Seller’s Confirmation<br />
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Vintage Eco TireFlator Air Pump (Located Outside)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Esso Extra (Red)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Flying A Gasoline (Red)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Kanotex (Red)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Mobile Gas Special (Red/White)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Mobilgas Special<br />
(Red/White/Red Stripe Accents)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Ottawa Gas, Bulb: Pow’r Pak’d (Red/White)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Red Crown Gasoline, Bulb: Lion Knix Knox (Red)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Sinclair Dino (Located Outside)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Sinclair H-C Gasoline (Green)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Sinclair Power - X “The Super Fuel” (Orange)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Skelly Premium (Red/Yellow Accents)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Standard Red Crown; Bulb: Crown (Red/Blue Accents)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Texaco, Fire Chief Gasoline (Red) (Located Outside)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: (Orange) (Located Outside)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Mechanical (Small Red, Large Rounder Top)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Small Hand Crank (Green)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Small Hand Crank (Red)<br />
Vintage Gas Pump: Small Hand Crank (Red/White/Blue)<br />
Vintage Texaco Oil Cistern and Pump Tank (Located Outside)<br />
BP Motor Spirit, Wood Sign (Union Jack)<br />
Collection of Signs: Brasso Polish, FM Rd 20, Good Gulf etc. (Mounted)<br />
Collection of Texaco Signs (2) Round, (1) No-Smoking (Located Outside)<br />
Highest Octane, Golden Eagle Radar Ethyl 91, Cloth Banner Sign<br />
Kroon Oil Pennzoil, Cardboard Sign<br />
Metal Sign: (2) Gillette Tires Signs (White/Tan) (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Armstrong Tire & Battery (Inside/Black)<br />
Metal Sign: Armstrong Tires (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Atlas, Change Oil, Change Filter (Red/Black)<br />
Metal Sign: Avon, Solid Tyres (Navy)<br />
Metal Sign: BP Motor Spirit (Union Jack)<br />
Metal Sign: Castrol Motor Oil (Red/Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Ch<strong>am</strong>pion Spark Plus Service (Red/Black) (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Chicago Motor Club, Bonded Service Station (Yell/White/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Conoco (Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Continental Tyres (Blue/Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Cord, Authorized Sale/Service (White)<br />
Metal Sign: Deep Rock (Yellow/Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Dunlap Stock , Approx 55” (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: D-X Motor Oil (Cre<strong>am</strong>)<br />
Metal Sign: Elreco, El Dorado Refining Co. Products (Black/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: En-Ar-Co Motor Oil (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Esso Extra (White)<br />
Metal Sign: Fill Up Here with National Benzole Mixture (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Flying A Service (Red/Wht)<br />
Metal Sign: Garagemens Association (Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Gargoyle Mobileoils, Vacuum Oil Company (White)<br />
Metal Sign: Gargoyle Mobiloil .35cents (White)<br />
Metal Sign: Gates-V-Belts (Yellow/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Genuine Ford Parts (Navy)<br />
Metal Sign: Gillette Tires (Yellow/Black-Long)<br />
Metal Sign: Gillette Tires (Yellow/Black-Tall)<br />
Metal Sign: Good Gulf (Wht/Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Henley Tyres (Blue/White)<br />
Metal Sign: Huiles Renault (Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Humber Cars (Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Humble, Continuously Improved (White)<br />
Metal Sign: Indian Chief, PowerPlus, Sold Here (Red/White)<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
Rare and Unique Collectibles<br />
Metal Sign: John Bull, Long Service Tyre (Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Kendall Motor Oils (Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Marathon Products (Black/Green/Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Missouri US 66<br />
Metal Sign: Mobile Pegasus (Facing Left), Approx 7.5’<br />
Metal Sign: Mobile Pegasus (Facing Right), Approx 7.5’<br />
Metal Sign: National Benzole Mixture (Round-Yellow/Black)<br />
Metal Sign: National Benzole Mixture (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: National Benzole Mixture (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: National Recap Repairs (Yellow/White/Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: OAA, Ontario Automobile Association (Navy/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Oilzum Motor Oils (Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Opaline (White/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Overland Service (Yellow/Navy)<br />
Metal Sign: Pennant Kerosene (Red/Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Pennzoil Safe Lubrication (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Petroleum Spirit, Highly Fl<strong>am</strong>mable, No Smoking<br />
(White/Red) (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Phillips 66, Worlds Finest Oil (Orange/Green)<br />
Metal Sign: Polarine Oil, Standard Motor Gasoline (Red/White/Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Prices Motor Oils (Red/Blue/White) (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Pump, BP Sealed Pump (Red/White/Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Quaker State Motor Oil (Green)<br />
Metal Sign: Quaker State Motor Oil (Green/Round)<br />
Metal Sign: Red Indian Motor Oil (White/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Refino - Ault Gasoline (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Refino - Ault Gasoline (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Refino - Eaton Gasoline (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Refino - Lafayette Gasoline (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Rusted Coca-Cola Sign (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Shell (Large, Shell-Shaped, Orange/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Shell Motor Oil (Black/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Shell Motor Spirit Motor Oils (Yellow)<br />
Metal Sign: Shellubrication, The Modern Upkeep Service (Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Sinclair Credit Cards (White/Red/Green)<br />
Metal Sign: Skelly, Approx 5’x5’, (Red/White/Blue)<br />
Metal Sign: Sound Your Z, Pennzoil (Yellow) (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Span-O-Life Batteries (Yellow/Black/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Standard White Crown (White/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Sterling Motor Oil (White/Green)<br />
Metal Sign: Studebaker, Authorized Service (Blue/Red)<br />
Metal Sign: Texaco Certified Service (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Texaco Motor Oil, Clean, Clear, Golden (Located Outside)<br />
Metal Sign: Union Agency (White)<br />
Metal Sign: USL Battery Service, Approx 59”Hx17”L (Blue/Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Veedol Motor Oil (Black/Orange)<br />
Metal Sign: Whippet, Willys-Overland Company (Red)<br />
Metal Sign: White Rose Oil (Blue/Red/White)<br />
Metal Sign: Wolf’s Head Motor Oil (Red/White/Green)<br />
Morris Service, Wood Sign<br />
Packard Thermometer, Appsrox 38”Hx8”L<br />
Vintage Texaco Sign, Outdoor Large Sign, Approx 25’<br />
Globe: Dixie Premium Gasoline (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Mustang Gasolene (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Save-More System, Regular (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Skelly #2 Diesel (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Skelly Regular (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Skelly Supreme (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: Texaco Sky Chief (Glass Front, Plastic Shell)<br />
Globe: White Rose Gasoline (Glass)<br />
(<strong>10</strong>) Vintage Oil Lanterns<br />
(2) Large Vintage Headlights<br />
(2) Tulpen Rallye - Holland Plates, 1949 & 1950 (Orange)<br />
(2) Vintage Automobile Trunks<br />
(2) Vintage Irons, Cast Iron; (5) Car Pencil Sharpeners<br />
(3) Tulpen Rallye - Holland Plates, 1952, 1953, 1956 (Orange/Yellow)<br />
(4) Children Toy Ride Cars with 1/4 Mile Steel Track (Located Outside)<br />
(4) Front Grilles: MG, Austin, Wolseley, Riley; (1) Packard Hubcap<br />
(4) Hubcaps, (1) Mercedes-Benz Grill<br />
1914 Gardner Hard Coal Base Wood Burner, Cast Iron, 450lbs<br />
Antique Music Player, Wood<br />
Authentic Cast Iron English Telephone Booth (Inside)<br />
Authentic Cast Iron English Telephone Booth (Outside, Broken Glass)<br />
Brass Collection: E&J Brass Tail Light, French Self Contained Carbide<br />
Generator Head L<strong>am</strong>p, Pair Early Side L<strong>am</strong>ps, Head/Tail Light m<br />
19<strong>10</strong> EMF Model 30, Overland Head L<strong>am</strong>p (Case Contents Only)<br />
Brass Collection: Silverlight Auto Horn from Australia 19<strong>10</strong>, Royal<br />
Emblem from English Coach, Dietz Automobile Side L<strong>am</strong>ps<br />
1905-19<strong>10</strong>, (2) Imperial Court Oil Bottle, The Neverout Motor<br />
L<strong>am</strong>p (Case Contents Only)<br />
Car Club Badges/Emblems, Large (In Glass Case, Case Not Included)<br />
Car Club Badges/Emblems, Small (In Glass Case, Case Not Included)<br />
Car Club Plates/Emblems, Large Collection (Mounted, Brown Fr<strong>am</strong>e)<br />
Car Show Plates/Emblems, Large Collection (Mounted, White)<br />
Clock, (2) Candelabra - Ornate Gold Cast Iron Set<br />
Coca-Cola Bottle Machine<br />
Collection of Ash Trays, Approx 60<br />
Collection of Car Emblems, Automotive Oil Cans (Contents of Case Only)<br />
Collection of Oil Cans, Oil Bottles, Wiper Blades<br />
(Contents of Outdoor Texaco Display Windows)<br />
Collection of Road Maps<br />
Collection of Vintage Horns, Oil Can, Gas Nozzle<br />
Design Pat’d 1857, Model Parlor 2, Cast Iron Wood Burner<br />
Eagle Brand Drinking Water Bag<br />
Large Collection of Vintage Tins<br />
License Plates, Collection of (29) Various Foreign Plates<br />
License Plates, Collection of 14 Various Plates<br />
License Plates, Collection of 21 Various Plates<br />
License Plates, Collection of 23 Various Plates<br />
National Cash Register, British Pounds - S-21552/346/H<br />
National Cash Register, US Dollars - 835440/336<br />
Pair of Jaguar Statues<br />
Piano, Emerson Piano Co - Square Grand (Needs Restoration)<br />
Pines Winterfront Co., Grille, Approx 23”x17” (Black)<br />
Poster Display Case, Vintage Posters Included<br />
Rolls Royce Radiator<br />
Standard Cast Iron, Wood Burner<br />
Tobacco Cigars, C.H. Manley & Co., Indian, Approx 6’<br />
Vintage Ediview Film Splicer, Dual Super 8/8mm Film & Vintage Film<br />
Projector, 8mm<br />
Windmill, Wood - Approx 8’T<br />
Wood Carved Cowboy, Approx 3’<br />
Wood Carved Indian, Approx 3’<br />
(13) Vintage Car Ads, Fr<strong>am</strong>ed<br />
(15) Set of Automobile Fr<strong>am</strong>ed Prints<br />
(3) Pictures: Duesenberg, Racers, Ford F<strong>am</strong>ily Norman Rockwall Print<br />
(9) Collection of Automobile Related Fr<strong>am</strong>ed Prints<br />
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1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Town Car by Brewster<br />
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1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II<br />
Four-Door Touring<br />
The Richard Burdick Collection.<br />
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