RM Sotheby’s to Offer the Guyton Collection in Missouri Auction
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RM Sotheby’s has announced to offer the esteemed Guyton Collection in their upcoming auction, “The Guyton Collection” that will be held on May 4-5, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. As RM Sotheby’s states, the auction will present Guyton's 60 Veteran, Bra
RM Sotheby’s to Offer the Guyton Collection in Missouri Auction
RM Sotheby’s has announced to offer the esteemed Guyton Collection in their upcoming auction, “The Guyton Collection” that will be held on May 4-5, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. As RM Sotheby’s states, the auction will present Guyton's 60 Veteran, Brass, and Classic Era automobiles alongside hundreds of pieces of automobilia and collectibles. Commenting on the life history of the collector, the auction house mentioned, “A beloved fixture of the collector car hobby, Guyton was well-known and respected within collecting and car club circles, having amassed his renowned collection over more than four decades. After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Fine & Applied Arts in 1961 with a Bachelor of Architecture, Fred Guyton spent a year in the Peace Corps before his induction into the U.S. Army, where he served as a helicopter pilot. After discharge, Fred moved to St. Louis and began his illustrious career as an architect, which culminated in his co-founding of the world-renowned architectural firm Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. (PGAV), where he continued to work until his passing in 2018. During Fred's 35 years as Chairman of PGAV, he led the development of landmark projects around the globe, including Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Tampa, Anheuser-Busch World Headquarters, and Universal Studios Theme Parks. Guyton was a proud St. Louisan, active in civic works, and was appointed by a succession of St. Louis Mayors to numerous posts of local importance.” RM Sotheby’s also mentions some of the major highlights of the auction and states in the auction release, “Of the 60 automobiles on offer, a trio of Classic Era highlights stand apart from the rest. These include an incredibly rare 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton, chassis no. 184100, which is an exceptionally original example of the ultimate performance Packard of its era. Offered from just two owners since 1955, including well-known East Coast Packard collector, Tom Mix, the Speedster Eight Phaeton is one of just five ever built, and is worthy of inclusion in the very best collections of American Classics. Joining the Packard is a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan, engine no. J-329, a highly cherished piece within the collection. Rounding out the group is a 1930 Ruxton Model C Baker-Raulang Roadster, chassis no. 11005. A well-known example of a pioneering front-wheel-drive American car, the Ruxton on offer was one of Guyton's favorite cars.” https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
