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1928 Dodge Victoria Six RoadsterThis 1928 Victoria Six is a six wheel roadster with atrunk, hydraulic brakes, rumble seat, a leather interiorand side curtains. It is propelled very reliably by its sixcylinder58 horsepower engine. The owner has volumesof information and most receipts regarding the car.1931 Packard Standard 8 SedanA straight-8 engine and 3-speed transmission drivethis two-tone ‘31 Packard. It features steel painteddisc wheels with wide whitewall tires, wood graindash, desirable “Trippe Lites”, cowl mounted spotlights, and a rear mounted spare.1941 Packard 110 Convertible CoupeThis ‘41 Packard Convertible Coupe has beenbeautifully restored white in color with maroon topsides. Notable features include the bumper guards,whitewall tires on the painted wheels along with thestainless trim rings and chrome center caps.1938 Packard V-12 Landaulet by RollstonNow, as then, Packard’s majestic Twelve remains the signature car of theClassic Era. The automotive choice of many the world’s most famous, powerfuland wealthy, the Twelve’s powerful chassis provided the perfect canvas for theera’s finest custom coachbuilders to practice their art. Exclusivity was alwaysassured during the Depression years, and just 566 Twelves were built for 1938’sSixteenth Series.Recently restored to award-winning concours standards as offered today, thisPackard Twelve Landaulet was custom-built by Rollston in New York City to theexacting specifications of Miss Doris Duke, the tobacco heiress, who was at theage of 25 the world’s richest woman. Once completed, the distinctive landauletwhisked Miss Duke in immense luxury from her family estate at Hillsborough, NewJersey’s Duke Farms to her mansion at Rough Point in Newport, Rhode Island.In 2007, the current owner located this very rare and significant car and found it inneed of a total restoration, which was expertly completed to the highest standardsin 2009. Fittingly, on its post-restoration debut, the Rollston Landaulet triumphantlywon “Best Pre War Open Car” honors on May 31, 2009 at the Newport, Rhode IslandConcours d’Elegance. As offered today, it represents an unparalleled opportunityfor collectors and enthusiasts of the finest coachbuilt creations of the Classic Era.877-906-2437www.auctionsamerica.com7