THE AUBURN AUCTION - SATURDAY CARS
Description
1993 Nissan 300ZX
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 1 of 60)
1940 Buick Special Series 40 Business Coupe
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 2 of 60)
1981 Avanti II
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 3 of 60)
1953 Ford Golden Jubillee Tractor
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 4 of 60)
1953 Ford Golden Jubilee Tractor
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 5 of 60)
1931 Willys Six C-113 Pickup
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 6 of 60)
1913 Jackson Olympic Five-Passenger Touring
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 7 of 60)
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 8 of 60)
1929 Hudson Super Six Sport Coupe
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 9 of 60)
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 10 of 60)
1929 Ford Model A Roadster
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 11 of 60)
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 12 of 60)
1955 Studebaker Speedster
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 13 of 60)
In the vein of the European grand touring car, Studebaker introduced the Speedster as a one-year-only model. Proclaimed “Speedster By Studebaker,†this is a personal luxury/performance vehicle. It sported the most powerful engine available and a unique tri-tone exterior color scheme. “For Those Who Demand The Best,†quipped Studebaker’s corporate marketing. Its interior appointments were also unique to the Speedster model, such as a machine-turned instrument panel and diamond pattern stitched upholstery providing both a performance and luxury aesthetic to the automobile. With a factory base price of $3,253, the Speedster was an exclusive motoring experience for the most discerning of clientele. Although only 2,215 Speedsters were produced, Studebaker was enamored with the concept and decided to introduce a line of “family sports cars†the following year, the Hawk series. This example was restored and modernized by a true craftsman, Robert Campisi. Saved from a California wrecking yard in 1988, Mr. Campisi performed a nine-year and exhaustive rebuild of the Speedster. This process is documented in detail by his photo album charting every step he took in resurrected this rare Studebaker. After completing the restoration, Mr. Campisi and his wife spent many hours touring with local car clubs from the Bay Area, California, proving the vehicle’s reliability for long distance driving. It would grace the field of the Hillsboro Concours d’Elegance in 2003 and many local car show events during Mr. Campisi’s life. Tasteful upgrades include a 12-volt charging system, modern stereo and wiring system, which features an electronic ignition for reliability. The exterior sports a Speedster exclusive two-tone paint scheme with Shasta White and Pimlico Grey Metallic colors giving the automobile a classic sense of style. All brightwork was re-chromed during restoration which enhances the striking two-tone livery. With its rebuilt Studebaker ‘Passmaster V-8’ and automatic transmission, the vehicle is well-sorted and prepared for immediate use in any touring opportunity. This is your chance to own a Speedster that Studebaker announced as “Style and Performance with Family Car Comfort.†Donated for auction to support the Studebaker National Museum.
1911 Ford Model T Runabout
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 14 of 60)
1925 Hupmobile E-1 Boattail Roadster
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 15 of 60)
1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 16 of 60)
1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 17 of 60)
1925 Studebaker Special Six Duplex Roadster
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 18 of 60)
1991 Acura NSX
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 19 of 60)
1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 20 of 60)
1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396 Resto Mod
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 21 of 60)
1931 Chrysler Deluxe CD Touring Sedan
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 22 of 60)
1915 Ford Model T C-Cab
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 23 of 60)
The Ford Model T dominated automobile sales in America for the first quarter of the 20th Century. One of the obvious reasons was price, but the fact that the T was available in just about every body style one can imagine, be it from Ford or the aftermarket, Model Ts came to serve in virtually every commercial capacity. One common usage was, of course, as a delivery van and the C-Cab Delivery Van offered here, is so named for its crescent like B-pillar. It is certainly among the most stylish commercial vehicles offered at the time. A simple but practical machine, the C-Cab Delivery features an artfully crafted wooden box over the rear portion of the chassis. While not hugely expensive, care was taken in designing the Delivery and the result is an elegant and handsome machine that would be equally suited delivering Coca-Cola as it would be delivering flowers to a wedding. Well over 100 years ago a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia developed a recipe for a drink he called Coca-Cola, becoming the preferred beverage for mega millions of people worldwide and the rest is history. This icon of refreshment has also inspired collectors worldwide to collect all types of vintage Coca-Cola items and inspiring this stunning hand built and hand painted truck. This Model T C-Cab is fully dressed in mirror finish red paint on an original restored red 1915 model T chassis; truly a tribute to this great refreshment. The C-Cab body was all hand built from a 1/18 scale Franklin Mint model that is included with the sale. The nostalgic lettering was triple-coated, and hand painted by local artist to capture the authentic look. The entire C-Cab including double rear doors is beautifully done in brilliant red and completely outlined in antique finished 23 karat gold leaf. The more than a century-old 1915 chassis was carefully restored and fitted with a C-Cab body. The front end has the famous Ford hand polished, buffed and coated brass radiator, and the brass, red gas headlights and kerosene side lights are done in red. The windshield is all brass with safety glass and hard-fit custom supports. The wood wheels were carefully painted red and striped with a triple-coat half-wedge. Mounted on the wheels are all white tires to authentically capture the natural rubber look. This is a piece one could put in their living room. The owner reports this Model T Runs and drives as new. This example, built in the USA by Billy's Big Boys Garage, is a wonderful focal point for any car collection or memorabilia collection and a truly a gorgeous tribute to the humble beginnings of Coca-Cola.
1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 24 of 60)
1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 25 of 60)