RM Sotheby’s Hershey (2016) – Duesenberg

A 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (above, Darin Schnabel photo courtesy of RM Sotheby’s) offered from 54 years of single-family ownership brought in the top price of RM Sotheby’s 10^th Anniversary Hershey sale last weekend, generating a top bid of more than $2 million for a car that is one of only three in existence. RM Sotheby’s recorded $11.58 million on total sales from a 90-percent sell-through rate.

The second-highest sale price paid was the $880,000 bid for a 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster that is a two-time 100-point car in 2016 Classic Car Club of America judging. The top five sales are listed below. For complete information please visit www.rmsothebys.com

RM Sotheby’s Hershey 2016 Top Five Sales

1. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (s/n 2366) – $2,090,000
2. 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (s/n 2952) – $880,000
3. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (s/n 198.042.7500397) – $825,000
4. 1932 Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster (Engine KB 1411) – $605,000
5. 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 41 Convertible Victoria (s/n 3050235) – $456,500