Lot 365 - 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport s_n 40661 Est. $200,000 - $300,000 - Sold $362,500 |
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, 6 May 2019
This past weekend in St. Louis, Missouri, RM Sotheby’s presented the company’s 34th private collection at auction—the esteemed Guyton Collection, entirely without reserve, achieving $11,680,537 in total sales. Comprising the remarkable automobiles and collectibles of the late Mr. Fred Guyton, the two-day sale was held at the collection site, drawing strong bidding activity from more than 27 countries around the world, with more than 40 percent of bidders representing first-time RM Sotheby’s clientele.
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A renowned architect and active member of the St. Louis community, Mr. Guyton was also a treasured and respected figure within collecting and car club circles, having amassed his collection over more than four decades. The Saturday sale included 73 automobiles, featuring historic American and European motor cars from the Veteran, Brass and Classic Eras – many of which had been in the collection for decades. The car offering ignited spirited bidding and achieved strong prices across the board, led by a fascinating, award-winning 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges in the style of Barker, which saw an extended bidding contest, eventually bringing a final $1,325,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $800,000 - $1,000,000. Special Rolls-Royce models stole the show on Saturday, with a one-of-two 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe drawing eyes and bids to a final $423,000 (est. $150/250k), and a highly desirable, largely original 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster selling for a final $280,000 (est. $175/225k). Other European highlights include a 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport, one of Mr. and Mrs. Guyton’s favorite cars, which sold for a final $362,500 (est. $200/300k). The Guyton Collection also featured several great American Classics, led by a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan, engine no. J-329, presented in beautifully restored condition, which reached a final $1,105,000 (est. $900k/$1.1m). One of four surviving examples of which none have traded hands since 1996, a 1927 Duesenberg Model X Dual-Cowl Phaeton also surpassed estimate, selling for a final $527,500 (est. $300/400k). Americana was in high demand at the sale, with new auction records set for a rare 1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster with known history from new, nearly doubling high estimate at $747,500 (est. $350/450k), an ultra-rare 1932 Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan wearing an immaculate restoration, sold at $340,500 (est. $125/175k), and a 1903 Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau, one of the finest early examples of the marque, reaching $190,400 to become the most valuable Brass Era Cadillac sold at auction (est. $100/125k). Beyond the cars, the Guyton Collection included well over 500 pieces of automobilia, collectibles, petroliana, sports memorabilia, original artwork, furniture, and model and toy cars. Among a host of fascinating pieces was the Titanic Pub, which doubled as the bar during the sale, and soared past its estimate to a final price of $84,000 (est. $15/20k). Night Rider by Peter Helck, one of the most famous paintings by the automotive artist, also exceeded pre-sale expectations, bringing a final $48,000 (est. $20/25k). Additional collectible highlights include a Rolls Royce V-12 Merlin Display Engine and Service Tool Kit, which drew considerable pre-sale interest, selling for a final $57,000 (est. $30/40k). “We are thrilled with the results for the Guyton Collection, which truly exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Donnie Gould, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s, following the sale. “The entire team was honored to present such an exceptional collection and the prices achieved go to show just how well-respected Fred’s name and eye for quality were within the hobby. Our thanks go out to Mrs. Beverly Guyton and the entire Guyton family and collection team, as we couldn’t have put together such a fantastic event without their help. It was a great weekend in St. Louis we won’t soon forget, surrounded by our friends in the collector car community, and wonderful to witness just how beloved a fixture in the hobby Fred was.” Following the auction, Mrs. Beverly Guyton, wife of the late Mr. Fred Guyton, commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the results of the auction! From start to finish, the entire RM organization has done an outstanding job and the exceptional results are truly a result of their hands-on approach and teamwork. They handled every element, from cataloguing and marketing, to administration and logistics with tremendous professionalism. Most importantly, they approached every step of the process with a proper understanding of Fred’s vision and passion for his collection and we’re delighted that the collector car community now shares in the legacy of his beloved automobiles and prized collectibles.” RM Sotheby’s continues its auction calendar with the company’s biennial Villa Erba sale on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, the official auction of the revered Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The exclusive auction will lift the gavel on more than 50 of the world’s most sought after pre-war, sports, and racing greats. Closely following the Villa Erba sale, the RM Sotheby’s Group returns to the historic Auburn Auction Park for its annual Auburn Spring weekend, 29 May – 1 June, this year featuring two full days of memorabilia.
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Lot | Description | S/N | Estimates ($) | Price incl. Buyer’s Premium | 342 | 1950 Budweiser Beer Wagon | | 20,000 - 40,000 | $24,640 | 343 | 1903 Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau | 1070 | 100,000 - 125,000 | $190,400 | 344 | 1912 Cadillac Model B | 37206 | 50,000 - 75,000 | $61,600 | 345 | 1919 Ford Model T | SOS64639 | 10,000 - 15,000 | $6,720 | 346 | 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica | 35 | 40,000 - 50,000 | $39,200 | 347 | 1970 Maserati Mexico 4.7 Coupe | AM112/1 872 | 60,000 - 90,000 | $60,480 | 348 | 1931 Chevrolet Series LT 1½-Ton Triple-Combination Fire Pumper | T2140289 | 15,000 - 25,000 | $22,400 | 349 | 1912 Hudson Model 33 Doctor's Coupe | KK 15554 | 40,000 - 60,000 | $53,200 | 350 | 1908 Buick Model C | 928 | 35,000 - 50,000 | $52,640 | 351 | 1931 LaSalle V-8 Roadster | 903324 | 80,000 - 120,000 | $61,600 | 352 | 1930 Ford Model A | | 20,000 - 30,000 | $23,520 | 353 | 1941 Cadillac Series 62 | 8359499 | 70,000 - 90,000 | $50,400 | 354 | 1922 Wills Sainte Claire A-68 Roadster | 1867 | 60,000 - 80,000 | $71,680 | 355 | 1937 Pierce-Arrow Eight Coupe | 2225007 | 60,000 - 80,000 | $78,400 | 356 | 1937 Pierce-Arrow Model C Travelodge | 20020 | 40,000 - 60,000 | $44,800 | 357 | 1932 Packard Eight Coupe Roadster | 509-225 | 90,000 - 120,000 | $70,000 | 358 | 1923 Hotchkiss Series IV Touring | 3130 | 50,000 - 75,000 | $49,840 | 359 | 1906 Mason Touring | 77 | 150,000 - 200,000 | $112,000 | 360 | 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith | WHC47 | 100,000 - 150,000 | $145,600 | 361 | 1922 Stutz Series KDH Bearcat | 12974 | 120,000 - 160,000 | $173,600 | 362 | 1927 Duesenberg Model A | D95D | 300,000 - 400,000 | $527,500 | 363 | 1916 Packard Twin Six V12 | 87352 | 150,000 - 200,000 | $106,400 | 364 | 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton | 812 1633 H | 150,000 - 200,000 | $134,400 | 365 | 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport | 40661 | 200,000 - 300,000 | $362,500 | 366 | 1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan | 16 149 554 | 250,000 - 300,000 | $170,800 | 367 | 1926 Duesenberg Model A | D61H | 175,000 - 225,000 | $112,000 | 368 | 1925 Stutz Series 695 Sportster | 14370 | 120,000 - 160,000 | $72,800 | 369 | 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet de Ville | 11707 | 250,000 - 300,000 | $335,000 | 370 | 1932 Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan | 520625 | 125,000 - 175,000 | $340,500 | 371 | 1932 Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet | 9443 | 90,000 - 120,000 | $86,800 | 372 | 1939 Jensen 4½-Litre H-Type Sports Tourer | H7 9447 | 175,000 - 225,000 | $187,600 | 373 | 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost | 1203 | 800,000 - 1,000,000 | $1,325,000 | 374 | 1915 Oakland Model 37 Speedster | 372702 | 50,000 - 70,000 | $72,800 | 375 | 1930 Du Pont Model G Convertible Victoria | G-985 | 400,000 - 600,000 | $368,000 | 376 | 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost | S369RK | 175,000 - 225,000 | $280,000 | 377 | 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton | 184100 | 800,000 - 1,100,000 | $665,000 | 378 | 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 4JS | 150,000 - 200,000 | $168,000 | 379 | 1930 Duesenberg Model A | 2345 | 900,000 - 1,100,000 | $1,105,000 | 380 | 1930 Stutz Model M Two-Passenger Speedster | M8-24-SD220 | 150,000 - 200,000 | $145,600 | 381 | 1935 Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet | 2311 | 90,000 - 120,000 | $84,000 | 382 | 1930 Ruxton Model C | 11005 | 350,000 - 450,000 | $747,500 | 383 | 1929 Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton | 325545 | 140,000 - 180,000 | $123,200 | 384 | 1926 Lincoln Model L 'Gothic Phaeton | 40539 | 100,000 - 150,000 | $112,000 | 385 | 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 3DL86 | 150,000 - 250,000 | $423,000 | 386 | 1951 Mercury Convertible Coupe | 51ME31659M | 80,000 - 100,000 | $56,000 | 387 | 1941 Lincoln Continental | H119672 | 30,000 - 40,000 | $30,240 | 388 | 1928 Ford Model A | A126026 | 20,000 - 30,000 | $20,160 | 389 | 1951 Mercury Club Coupe | 51SL29344M | 50,000 - 60,000 | $50,400 | 390 | 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 3CM67 | 100,000 - 150,000 | $145,600 | 391 | 1936 Cord 810 'Armchair' Beverly | 810 1248 S | 45,000 - 60,000 | $56,000 | 392 | 1937 Packard Twelve | 1034-239 | 40,000 - 60,000 | $43,680 | 393 | 1953 Packard Caribbean | 2678-2583 | 50,000 - 75,000 | $52,640 | 394 | 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III | 3DL180 | 125,000 - 175,000 | $123,200 | 395 | 1935 Packard Eight Seven-Passenger Business Sedan | 814-428 | 40,000 - 50,000 | $39,200 | 396 | 1942 Lincoln Continental | H133541 | 20,000 - 30,000 | $47,040 | 397 | 1966 Chevrolet Corvair | 107676W129201 | 8,000 - 12,000 | $17,920 | 398 | 1962 Volkswagen Beetle | 4270114 | 5,000 - 10,000 | $10,080 | 399 | 1966 Chevrolet El Camino | 136806B115488 | 20,000 - 30,000 | $22,400 | 400 | 2005 Chevrolet SSR | 1GCES14H45B116464 | 25,000 - 30,000 | $29,120 | 401 | 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT Crew Cab Pickup with Triple B Custom Enclosed Trailer | 1GTHC33JXXF030484 | 10,000 - 15,000 | $20,160 | 402 | 1926 Stutz Model AA Vertical Eight Brougham | AA-6-82074 | 25,000 - 35,000 | $22,400 | 403 | 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | WP0CA299X4S652321 | 40,000 - 45,000 | $49,280 |
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