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American toys in Hershey.

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At first count, we made it 63 pre-war cars and a handful of bikes in the RM  Sotheby's auction being held on 6 and 7 October at Hershey to coincide with the world famous autojumble, or swap meet as it is known that side of the pond.
The auction line-up has a strong emphasis on significant American marques - twelve Packards, six Fords, five Lincolns, three Chevrolets, two Duesenbergs and so it goes on.
There is only one 1913 Oldsmobile Model 53 and it has an aluminium five-seater body by Rothschild & Co.. Described as  'straight and unblemished'  and enjoying a 1940s patina which you can see in the above 'as found' photograph.
Most of the cars display a high standard of restoration, but this 1934 Packard Super Eight Hunting Car has been left alone for the next owner to choose what to do with it. History suggests it was used to transport a pack of hunting dogs - there's certainly plenty of room in the back, and tether rings around the side to secure the animals. The high quality wooden body was built by McAvoy & Son to replace the original le Baron Town Car coachwork and fitted just behind the division partition and extended five feet behind the rear axle. There are two fuel tanks which greatly improves range between fill ups.
To continue with the Oily Rag theme, we cannot resist sharing this 1905 Fabrique Nationale Four-Cylinder with you.  Built in Belgium, this 363cc shaft drive four cylinder motor cycle just needs a little recommissioning and off you go! Perhaps  stitch the saddle back together first?
It's easy to see why the weekend of Hershey is firmly written in so many peoples' diaries year after year.

Text Robin Batchelor, pictures courtesy RM Sotheby's.

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