Meadow Brook Classic Vintage Motor Cars Auction
Published June 1st, 2008
RM Auctions will pay tribute to the innovative work of some of the automotive industry’s earliest pioneers when the annual Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event rolls into Rochester, Michigan on August 2nd, 2008.
Falling into the rare and unusual category are a line-up of vehicles from days past: a very early steam-powered 1900 Locomobile Runabout; an extraordinary, handcrafted 1909 Metz Two; a sporty 1914 Lozier Meadowbrook Runabout; a rare 1924 Hupmobile Roadster; and an extremely scarce 1929 Ruxton Roadster. Each innovative for their time, many of these early marques disappeared or were amalgamated, rendering these examples particularly rare, and hence, highly sought after finds in today’s collector car market. Their inclusion in the RM sale represents the company’s commitment to offering and sharing America’s automotive history.
In addition to celebrating the pioneering days of automotive design, the Meadow Brook Hall event will also commemorate several other important industry milestones, namely the 100th anniversary of General Motors and the 75th anniversary of 1933 year models, both of which are featured categories in this year’s famed Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance.
Other notable consignments for the event include: a majestic 1929 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe; a luxurious, Italian-built 1930 Isotta Fraschini; a stunning 1931 Auburn 898-Speedster; a rare 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe; a race-bred 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing; and a range of important Packards, including a 1934 Packard Model 1107 Formal Sedan and a 1940 Model 120 Convertible Coupe.
RM Auctions’ Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook auction event will be held at the Shotwell Gustafson Pavilion at Meadow Brook Hall on the grounds of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, beginning at 11am on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008. Vehicles can be previewed beginning Friday morning, August 1st, from 9am until 5pm. Admission to the event is by catalog only, which is available for $80 US, and admits two people. For further information or to purchase a catalog, visit www.rmauctions.com or call (800)-211-4371.
To make for the ultimate vintage car weekend for motoring enthusiasts, the auction will be closely followed by the famed Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, on Sunday 3rd August, which is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary. For further information on the concours event and ticket prices, please visit www.meadowbrookconcours.org.
