Driven by Edgar Wren as a promotional car to secure new orders of the 20hp model, the first prototype Austin Twenty began to take shape in the chassis-erecting shop at Longbridge during 1917 and an abridged specification was published in that September’s issue of The Austin Advocate magazine. Like the Hudson Super Six, the newcomer featured a subst..
‘In the name of the King’ is the literal meaning of Viceroy although latterly it has come to mean an official who represents the monarchy in an overseas territory. It is of little surprise that this grand saloon generated such a moniker given its dimensions and styling. Built in Ontario by General Motors’ Canadian coachbuilding subsidiary McLaughli..
This wonderfully presented 1910 Cadillac Model 30 is fitted with a four-cylinder, 30hp engine and presents in very good order throughout. The paintwork is very good showing a light patina and the superb brown leather upholstery is heavily patinated. Combined with the stylish coachwork this example really is the epitome of excellence and makes for a..
Buick holds the distinction of being the oldest active American marque and the original Buick Motor Company was a cornerstone of the establishment of General Motors in 1908. Before the establishment of General Motors, GM founder William C. Durant, previously served as Buick's general manager while his friend Louis Chevrolet worked as a racing drive..
“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.”If any of the above Rob Siltanen quote resonates with you, you’ll love this Oakland 37 Speedster. Back in the day, th..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Open Roads, June event, 23 - 30 June 2021. Estimate: $65,000 - $75,000 USD Please check back soon as our dedicated cataloguing team is preparing the description for this lot. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0621.
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE VIDEO! One of the pleasures of working with old cars is learning their history and this lovely 1911 Renault AX’s file comprehensive file contains a lot of interesting letters and pictures including several key items of information which are:-A 2012 Bonhams auction catalogue which notes amongst other things that..
1911 Packard Model 18 Runabout For the 1911 model year, Packard built less than 400 Model 18 automobiles with the majority of production being touring cars. The runabouts were built on a special, short wheelbase chassis and used a variety of other components that differed from those used on the longer wheel-based touring cars and limo..
Car HighlightsThe Brainchild of Successful European Racing DriversSuperb Open-Front Landaulet CoachworkRecipient of Extensive Photo-Documented RestorationOne of Just Seven Known Remaining CGVs and the Sole Landaulet-Bodied ExampleA Most Imposing Motorcar of the Edwardian Era
Car HighlightsOne of the Most Beloved Marques from the UK’s Wolverhampton AreaSporting Open Two-Seater DesignKnown History for the Past Six DecadesLovingly Cared for in a UK-Based Collection of Veteran CarsThe Quintessential Pre-WWI British Roadster The Briton Motor Company, Ltd., of Wolver..