Initially purchased in 1937 by a wealthy family in Lake Forest, Illinois, this car was acquired for the family’s caretaker, who used it to drive the children to school and recreational activities such as beach outings. As the family bought a new car every year for this purpose, the Ford was traded back to the local dealer just one year after its in..
Only 100 of these magnificent HB4 cars were built during the years 1911 to 1912, of which only three are known to survive. Rescued from years of inactivity in a Netherlands museum, this example is tenth out of the first batch of 25 produced. The other known chassis are '3953' and '4302'. Over the last seven years this car has undergone extensiv..
Alexandre Darracq made a fortune in the bicycle industry's boom years of the late 19th Century and like many of his contemporaries turned his attention to powered transport. After two false starts that saw him abandon electric carriage manufacture and then attempt unsuccessfully to sell the built-under-licence Léon Bollée voiturette, Darracq launc..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM’s Arizona event, January 19-20, 2012. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmauctions.com/Arizona. Chassis No.1331For the complete description or to view additional photos, click here