Auction Preview: The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction (26-27) at Bonhams, Tupelo, Apr 26
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What: The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction (26-27)Where: Bonhams, 1 Otis Blvd, Tupelo MS 38804, USAWhen: 26 & 27 April, 10.00 AM CDTPublic Viewing: 25 Apr 2019 09:00 - 17:00 CDT26 Apr 2019 09:00 - 18:00 CDT27 Apr 2019 09:00 - 10:00 CDTTop lots of the saleAuction Preview: The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction (26-27) at Bonhams, Tupelo, Apr 26
What: The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction (26-27)Where: Bonhams, 1 Otis Blvd, Tupelo MS 38804, USAWhen: 26 & 27 April, 10.00 AM CDTPublic Viewing: 25 Apr 2019 09:00 - 17:00 CDT26 Apr 2019 09:00 - 18:00 CDT27 Apr 2019 09:00 - 10:00 CDTTop lots of the sale:— Lot 491: “1948 Tucker 48. Design by Alex S. Tremulis.” Chassis no. 1028. Engine no. 335-35. 335ci SOHC 6-Cylinder Engine. Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor. 166bhp at 3,200 RPM. 4-Speed Manual Transmission with Bendix Vacuum-Electric Preselector. Front and Rear Independent Torsilastic Suspension. 4-Wheel Drum Brakes. *One of the seven Tuckers to undergo endurance testing at the Indianapolis *Motor Speedway. *Mechanically prepared by Tucker expert Richard E. Jones. *Carefully maintained since complete restoration in the 1980s. *Featured in the company's film Tucker the Man and the Car. Estimate: 1,250,000 US$ - 2,000,000 US$— Lot 450: “1934 Duesenberg Model J Prince of Wales Berline.” Coachwork by Rollston. Chassis no. 2575. Engine no. J-547. 419ci DOHC Inline 8-cylinder Engine. Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor. 265bhp at 4,200 rpm. 3-Speed Manual Transmission. 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes. Original chassis, engine, firewall, and body. A particularly handsome, one-off Rollston design, with elaborate trim details. Formerly owned by early Duesenberg enthusiasts Allen Thurn and Homer Fitterling. Part of the collection since 1996. Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic. Estimate: 500,000 US$ - 600,000 US$— Lot 447: “1930 Hispano-Suiza H6B Coupe Chauffeur.” Coachwork by J. Fernandez, Body No. 541. Chassis no. 12202. Engine no. 302163. 6,597cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine. 160bhp at 3,000rpm. 3-Speed Manual Transmission. 4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension. 4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Mechanical Drum Brakes. Luxurious French Classic Era Automobile. Ordered new by Mrs. Potter Palmer. Successive major collection ownerships in the US. Former Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance prize winner. Estimate: 250,000 US$ - 350,000 US$— Lot 465: “1936 Lagonda LG45 Tourer.” Chassis no. 12112. Engine no. LG45/224/S2 – 12112. 4,453cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine. Twin SU Carburetors. 120bhp at 3,400rpm. 4-Speed Manual Transmission. Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension. 4-Wheel Girling. Hydraulic Drum Brakes. One of Frank Spain's favorite cars. Offered with copies of factory records. One of only 25 LG 45 Tourers built. Potentially a good long-distance touring car. Estimate: 220,000 US$ - 290,000 US$— Lot 513: “1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Three Position Cabriolet.” Coachwork by Veth & Zoon. Chassis no. 101058. 4,482cc Twin-Cam 6-Cylinder Engine. 2 Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors. 172bhp at 4,200rpm. 4-Speed Wilson Pre-Selector Transmission. Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle. 4-Wheel Drum Drakes. Believed to be the sole surviving Talbot-Lago by this coachbuilder. Former Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance exhibit. Not shown publicly for more than 20 years. Estimate: 180,000 US$ - 240,000 US$— Lot 424: “1899 Knox Model A 5HP Single-Cylinder Three-Wheel Runabout.” Engine no. 16. 95.4ci Single-Cylinder Engine. 5bhp. 2-Speed Planetary Transmission. Single Fully-Elliptical Front and Fully-Elliptical Rear Springs. Rear-Wheel Drum Brake. Beautifully preserved, iconic early motor car. Innovative air-cooled «porcupine» engine. Recently serviced and run. Now in its third century! Formerly part of Harrah's Collection. Estimate: 140,000 US$ - 170,000 US$— Lot 404: “1914 Peerless Model 48 Town Car.” Coachwork by Kimball. Chassis no. 142276. 612ci Inline 6-Cylinder Engine (see text). T-head with Three Valves per-Cylinder. 110bhp. 4-Speed Transmission. Semi Elliptic Springs Front ¾ Elliptic Rear. A remarkable early automobile. Period engine swap. High quality Coachwork. Estimate: 125,000 US$ - 150,000 US$For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more