Cars - Eric H. Johnson

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren. Original owner Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. The dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris in the style of Figoni & Falaschi, one of the most progressive coachbuilders of the day. Advanced features include fully skirted fenders, a top that conceals beneath a metal panel when down, and a windshield that can be lowered into the cowl by means of a hand crank mounted under the dashboard. The car received a complete restoration in 1983. Owner: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles, CA. At the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, LeMayCarMuseum, Tacoma, Washington.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

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1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

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1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

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1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1930 Duesenberg Murphy Convertible Coupe. This Murphy-bodied Duesenberg features an eight cylinder, 420 cubic inch, 265 horsepower Lycoming engine designed by Fred Duesenberg. With twin overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the engine was linked to the drive train by a three speed manual gearbox. Production cars were capable of doing 116 mph without much difficulty and zero-to-100 in 21 seconds. Approximately 20 coach builders, including six in Europe, were responsible for the bodies of all 480 model J chassis that were produced. With a wheel base of 142.5 inches, the use of aluminum alloy kept the weight of this huge vehicle to about 5,200 pounds. This Model J features a "Clear Vision" windshield, free of a center pillar and was built by the Walter J. Murphy Company of Pasadena, California. Murphy was Duesenberg’s largest provider of car bodies.

1934 Auburn 850Y Convertble Coupe

1932 Auburn Speedster The 1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster is legendary. Automobile Quarterly called it "The flashiest, the sexiest, the most flamboyant and the most outlandishly impractical motor car imaginable." Only 35 were built making this one of the rarest Auburns. A highlight is its V-12 Lycoming engine producing 160bhp. Equipped with an overdrive 'Dual-Ratio’ axle for high top speeds, it broke every stock car speed record in 1932 from one to 500 miles, including the flying mile at 100.77mph (Muroc Dry Lake) continuing on to 500 miles averaging 88.95mph. This Best of Show winner was body-off restored and is a joy to drive. Owner: Bruce Wanta. Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance. September 13, 2015.

1932 Auburn Speedster The 1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster is legendary. Automobile Quarterly called it "The flashiest, the sexiest, the most flamboyant and the most outlandishly impractical motor car imaginable." Only 35 were built making this one of the rarest Auburns. A highlight is its V-12 Lycoming engine producing 160bhp. Equipped with an overdrive 'Dual-Ratio’ axle for high top speeds, it broke every stock car speed record in 1932 from one to 500 miles, including the flying mile at 100.77mph (Muroc Dry Lake) continuing on to 500 miles averaging 88.95mph. This Best of Show winner was body-off restored and is a joy to drive.

1932 Auburn Cabriolet, 160A In 1932 the Auburn Automobile Company introduced the Lycoming V12 engine. It was a 393 cubic inch engine with horizontal valves, equipped with two carburetors and twin exhausts, with muffler cut-outs. The price was low but these cars sold very poorly in the depression economy of the early 1930s. The Auburn V12 was equipped with hydraulic brakes and a two-speed rear axle. They won a number of important races in the 1930s in both stripped and stock versions. Car production ceased in 1934 but the V12 engine was produced until 1960 for fire trucks. This car does 60mph easily and 80mpg is the driver doesn't pay attention.

1933 Auburn 8105 Convertable Sedan Errett Lobban Cord, also known as E.L. Cord (1894-1974) founded the Cord Corporation in 1929, at the start of the Great Depression. It was a holding company for 150 smaller companies, most of which he controlled including the Auburn Automobile Company; Tycoming Motors; Duesenberg, Inc; New York Shipbuilding; Checker Cab; Stinson Aircraft Company and American Airways. The most deluxe of the Auburn line was the V-8 model 8-105. The Lycoming engine produced 100 hsp. The price-tag was $1,245. Total Auburn sales for 1933 were only 4,815, a decline of over 57% from the year before, hence the company lost $2.3 million in 1933. Unfortunately the post-Depression buying public did not buy the company's expensive vehicles. The company filed bankruptcy in 1937, discontinuing production of Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs.

1931 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Sedan Only one of five built, this 1931 Duesenberg designed by the Gordon Buebrig team, features a straight eight engine with double overhead cams, four values per cylinder and it is supercharged. This stately black Classic has participated in three national Duesenberg tours. The current owners have possessed the vehicle since 1977 and have thoroughly restored it to showroom condition. This Classic also received the "Best in Show Award" at the 2013 Forest Grove Concours, so it obviously remains a crowd-pleaser. The current owners state "With 320 horsepower, nothing in its era could touch a seriously driven Duesenberg!"

1932 Auburn Speedster.

1931 Packard Phaeton

1935 Packard Victoria Convertible

1935 Packard Victoria Convertible

1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I. The Rolls-Royce automobile was conceived in 1904 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. By 1910 the reputation of Rolls-Royce had been established with the Silver Ghost. The exquisite "Spirit of Ecstasy" a.k.a. "flying lady" hood ornament is recognized around the world. This car, manufactured in 1926, was delivered to the Connaught Company for placement of a body. Connaught was a small coach builder who built bodies for about 100 Rolls-Royce cars between 1907 and 1931. This Rolls-Royce is a 5NC long wheel base. The car was ordered by J Mein Austin, Rolls-Royce agent in Calcutta, India. He requested an open body of the Maidstone Touring design. It is believed the car was ordered on behalf of the Raja of Talcher. This award winning car was acquired by the current owner's father and restored between 1974 and 1977. Owners: Bloor and Patricia Redding, Vancouver, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I. The Rolls-Royce automobile was conceived in 1904 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. By 1910 the reputation of Rolls-Royce had been established with the Silver Ghost. The exquisite "Spirit of Ecstasy" a.k.a. "flying lady" hood ornament is recognized around the world. This car, manufactured in 1926, was delivered to the Connaught Company for placement of a body. Connaught was a small coach builder who built bodies for about 100 Rolls-Royce cars between 1907 and 1931. This Rolls-Royce is a 5NC long wheel base. The car was ordered by J Mein Austin, Rolls-Royce agent in Calcutta, India. He requested an open body of the Maidstone Touring design. It is believed the car was ordered on behalf of the Raja of Talcher. This award winning car was acquired by the current owner's father and restored between 1974 and 1977. Owners: Bloor and Patricia Redding, Vancouver, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1927 Cadillac Seven Passenger Touring. The year 1927 was the Silver Anniversary of Cadillac and was notable for its introduction of the companion car the LaSalle. The series designation of the 1927 Cadillac was 314-A. That year Cadillac offered 50 different body styles and 500 different color combinations. Prices ranged from $2,995 to $4,350. This car is a seven passenger touring phaeton painted mountain ash red. This is a very special car being one of only 8 made. Seven of these, including this one, went to Glacier National park and the eighth went to New York. In the park the car was used to ferry people to picnics and to hotels. The body is aluminum and built by Fischer. The 2 jump seats in the rear fold up. The car gets 10 miles to the gallon, plus a quart of oil every 100 miles. Owner: Judie Hansen, Medina, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1927 Cadillac Seven Passenger Touring. The year 1927 was the Silver Anniversary of Cadillac and was notable for its introduction of the companion car the LaSalle. The series designation of the 1927 Cadillac was 314-A. That year Cadillac offered 50 different body styles and 500 different color combinations. Prices ranged from $2,995 to $4,350. This car is a seven passenger touring phaeton painted mountain ash red. This is a very special car being one of only 8 made. Seven of these, including this one, went to Glacier National park and the eighth went to New York. In the park the car was used to ferry people to picnics and to hotels. The body is aluminum and built by Fischer. The 2 jump seats in the rear fold up. The car gets 10 miles to the gallon, plus a quart of oil every 100 miles. Owner: Judie Hansen, Medina, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1927 Cadillac Seven Passenger Touring. The year 1927 was the Silver Anniversary of Cadillac and was notable for its introduction of the companion car the LaSalle. The series designation of the 1927 Cadillac was 314-A. That year Cadillac offered 50 different body styles and 500 different color combinations. Prices ranged from $2,995 to $4,350. This car is a seven passenger touring phaeton painted mountain ash red. This is a very special car being one of only 8 made. Seven of these, including this one, went to Glacier National park and the eighth went to New York. In the park the car was used to ferry people to picnics and to hotels. The body is aluminum and built by Fischer. The 2 jump seats in the rear fold up. The car gets 10 miles to the gallon, plus a quart of oil every 100 miles. Owner: Judie Hansen, Medina, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Packard Twelve Coupe-Roadster The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. These Packard's were offered with a choice of three different engines: Standard Eight, Super eight and the renamed Packard twelve. The company's slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One" exuded the engineering and design prominence. The luxurious Packard twelve was the pinnacle of the 1933 model line. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch twelve cylinder engine. Records show that only 520 twelve cylinder cars were produced in this series. This award winning automobile is a 1005 series coupe-roadster with rumble seat. Packard was a favorite chassis for custom coach builders for which to design bodies. This most desirable body style is a superb example of the marque. Owners: Aaron and Valerie Weiss, San Marino, CA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Packard Twelve Coupe-Roadster The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. These Packard's were offered with a choice of three different engines: Standard Eight, Super eight and the renamed Packard twelve. The company's slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One" exuded the engineering and design prominence. The luxurious Packard twelve was the pinnacle of the 1933 model line. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch twelve cylinder engine. Records show that only 520 twelve cylinder cars were produced in this series. This award winning automobile is a 1005 series coupe-roadster with rumble seat. Packard was a favorite chassis for custom coach builders for which to design bodies. This most desirable body style is a superb example of the marque. Owners: Aaron and Valerie Weiss, San Marino, CA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Packard Twelve Coupe-Roadster The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. These Packard's were offered with a choice of three different engines: Standard Eight, Super eight and the renamed Packard twelve. The company's slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One" exuded the engineering and design prominence. The luxurious Packard twelve was the pinnacle of the 1933 model line. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch twelve cylinder engine. Records show that only 520 twelve cylinder cars were produced in this series. This award winning automobile is a 1005 series coupe-roadster with rumble seat. Packard was a favorite chassis for custom coach builders for which to design bodies. This most desirable body style is a superb example of the marque. Owners: Aaron and Valerie Weiss, San Marino, CA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Packard Twelve Coupe-Roadster The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. These Packard's were offered with a choice of three different engines: Standard Eight, Super eight and the renamed Packard twelve. The company's slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One" exuded the engineering and design prominence. The luxurious Packard twelve was the pinnacle of the 1933 model line. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch twelve cylinder engine. Records show that only 520 twelve cylinder cars were produced in this series. This award winning automobile is a 1005 series coupe-roadster with rumble seat. Packard was a favorite chassis for custom coach builders for which to design bodies. This most desirable body style is a superb example of the marque. Owners: Aaron and Valerie Weiss, San Marino, CA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Packard Twelve Coupe-Roadster The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. These Packard's were offered with a choice of three different engines: Standard Eight, Super eight and the renamed Packard twelve. The company's slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One" exuded the engineering and design prominence. The luxurious Packard twelve was the pinnacle of the 1933 model line. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch twelve cylinder engine. Records show that only 520 twelve cylinder cars were produced in this series. This award winning automobile is a 1005 series coupe-roadster with rumble seat. Packard was a favorite chassis for custom coach builders for which to design bodies. This most desirable body style is a superb example of the marque. Owners: Aaron and Valerie Weiss, San Marino, CA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1929 Cadillac Victoria Coupe. Exterior design of the 1929 was little changed, but the car had a new Syncro-Mesh "Silent Shift" transmission, eliminating the need for double clutching, and new four wheel mechanical brakes. This 1929 Victoria Coupe was originally purchased by a lady who was described as a "prominent Baltimore Madame". The Madame's "man Friday" drove her in comfort, while keeping the car in pristine condition. After the Madame died he continued to care for the car the rest of his life. The current owner acquired the car in very original condition. The car has 42 thousand miles on the odometer. Special features include Bakelite knobs and handles, sconces, embroidered panels, vanities and silk shades. The paint is as ordered in toga Maroon, black and gold striping. The interior is adorned in deluxe Mo-Hair upholstery. This car is exactly as depicted in the Cadillac Prestige Brochure. The owner appropriately has named this car, "Madame". Owner: Marc Lassen, Sequim, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS. Built in Italy and with Custom Coachwork by LeBaron, this Isotta-Fraschini was introduced at the 1928 New York Auto Show. Isotta Fraschini is an Italian brand historically known for the production of cars which were among the most luxurious and prestigious ever built. This Italian built chassis was delivered to the LeBaron Company in the United States to have the custom boattail body with single rumble seat installed. Only two Isotta Fraschini of this design were built. Its 160 horsepower straight eight engine made this a powerful and fast car. This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS. Built in Italy and with Custom Coachwork by LeBaron, this Isotta-Fraschini was introduced at the 1928 New York Auto Show. Isotta Fraschini is an Italian brand historically known for the production of cars which were among the most luxurious and prestigious ever built. This Italian built chassis was delivered to the LeBaron Company in the United States to have the custom boattail body with single rumble seat installed. Only two Isotta Fraschini of this design were built. Its 160 horsepower straight eight engine made this a powerful and fast car. This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS. Built in Italy and with Custom Coachwork by LeBaron, this Isotta-Fraschini was introduced at the 1928 New York Auto Show. Isotta Fraschini is an Italian brand historically known for the production of cars which were among the most luxurious and prestigious ever built. This Italian built chassis was delivered to the LeBaron Company in the United States to have the custom boattail body with single rumble seat installed. Only two Isotta Fraschini of this design were built. Its 160 horsepower straight eight engine made this a powerful and fast car. This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS. Built in Italy and with Custom Coachwork by LeBaron, this Isotta-Fraschini was introduced at the 1928 New York Auto Show. Isotta Fraschini is an Italian brand historically known for the production of cars which were among the most luxurious and prestigious ever built. This Italian built chassis was delivered to the LeBaron Company in the United States to have the custom boattail body with single rumble seat installed. Only two Isotta Fraschini of this design were built. Its 160 horsepower straight eight engine made this a powerful and fast car. This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS. Built in Italy and with Custom Coachwork by LeBaron, this Isotta-Fraschini was introduced at the 1928 New York Auto Show. Isotta Fraschini is an Italian brand historically known for the production of cars which were among the most luxurious and prestigious ever built. This Italian built chassis was delivered to the LeBaron Company in the United States to have the custom boattail body with single rumble seat installed. Only two Isotta Fraschini of this design were built. Its 160 horsepower straight eight engine made this a powerful and fast car. This was the most powerful mass-produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Rolls Royce 20/25. This Rolls-Royce, chassis No.GSY74, was bodied by Fernandez and Darrin as a Sedanca deVille. As paperwork shows, there were very few Rolls-Royce bodied by Fernandez and Darrin. This car is one of two Sedanca deVilles built by them. GSY74 was completed April 26, 1933 at the coach makers company on the Champs Elysee in Paris. This car was special ordered for Miss S. Rocke of London, an actress. Factory records show the car was sold to F. I. Nightingirl in 1954. The car then went to a Mr. Hart, an Australian. The car then came to theUnited States and was sold by Mr. Dale Powers, in Florida, to a Dr. Henry Wager of New Jersey in the mid 1970's. Later the car was sold to Charles Thad Chamblis, Jr., of Tampa, FL. In 2014 it was transferred to Peter Boyle by dealer Vintage Motors, of Sarasota, FL. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Rolls Royce 20/25. This Rolls-Royce, chassis No.GSY74, was bodied by Fernandez and Darrin as a Sedanca deVille. As paperwork shows, there were very few Rolls-Royce bodied by Fernandez and Darrin. This car is one of two Sedanca deVilles built by them. GSY74 was completed April 26, 1933 at the coach makers company on the Champs Elysee in Paris. This car was special ordered for Miss S. Rocke of London, an actress. Factory records show the car was sold to F. I. Nightingirl in 1954. The car then went to a Mr. Hart, an Australian. The car then came to theUnited States and was sold by Mr. Dale Powers, in Florida, to a Dr. Henry Wager of New Jersey in the mid 1970's. Later the car was sold to Charles Thad Chamblis, Jr., of Tampa, FL. In 2014 it was transferred to Peter Boyle by dealer Vintage Motors, of Sarasota, FL. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Rolls Royce 20/25. This Rolls-Royce, chassis No.GSY74, was bodied by Fernandez and Darrin as a Sedanca deVille. As paperwork shows, there were very few Rolls-Royce bodied by Fernandez and Darrin. This car is one of two Sedanca deVilles built by them. GSY74 was completed April 26, 1933 at the coach makers company on the Champs Elysee in Paris. This car was special ordered for Miss S. Rocke of London, an actress. Factory records show the car was sold to F. I. Nightingirl in 1954. The car then went to a Mr. Hart, an Australian. The car then came to theUnited States and was sold by Mr. Dale Powers, in Florida, to a Dr. Henry Wager of New Jersey in the mid 1970's. Later the car was sold to Charles Thad Chamblis, Jr., of Tampa, FL. In 2014 it was transferred to Peter Boyle by dealer Vintage Motors, of Sarasota, FL. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Rolls Royce 20/25. This Rolls-Royce, chassis No.GSY74, was bodied by Fernandez and Darrin as a Sedanca deVille. As paperwork shows, there were very few Rolls-Royce bodied by Fernandez and Darrin. This car is one of two Sedanca deVilles built by them. GSY74 was completed April 26, 1933 at the coach makers company on the Champs Elysee in Paris. This car was special ordered for Miss S. Rocke of London, an actress. Factory records show the car was sold to F. I. Nightingirl in 1954. The car then went to a Mr. Hart, an Australian. The car then came to theUnited States and was sold by Mr. Dale Powers, in Florida, to a Dr. Henry Wager of New Jersey in the mid 1970's. Later the car was sold to Charles Thad Chamblis, Jr., of Tampa, FL. In 2014 it was transferred to Peter Boyle by dealer Vintage Motors, of Sarasota, FL. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1933 Rolls Royce 20/25. This Rolls-Royce, chassis No.GSY74, was bodied by Fernandez and Darrin as a Sedanca deVille. As paperwork shows, there were very few Rolls-Royce bodied by Fernandez and Darrin. This car is one of two Sedanca deVilles built by them. GSY74 was completed April 26, 1933 at the coach makers company on the Champs Elysee in Paris. This car was special ordered for Miss S. Rocke of London, an actress. Factory records show the car was sold to F. I. Nightingirl in 1954. The car then went to a Mr. Hart, an Australian. The car then came to theUnited States and was sold by Mr. Dale Powers, in Florida, to a Dr. Henry Wager of New Jersey in the mid 1970's. Later the car was sold to Charles Thad Chamblis, Jr., of Tampa, FL. In 2014 it was transferred to Peter Boyle by dealer Vintage Motors, of Sarasota, FL. Owner: Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1939 Buick Roadmaster 81C. This Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan just went through a total body off restoration. This is one of only 311 built for domestic use. It is believed only 13 exist and only 3 or 4 of those known to be completely restored. The Model 81C has an inline 320 cu.in. Eight-cylinder engine producing 141 bhp., three-speed manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle, pressed steel wheels and four-wheel hydraulic brakes and rides on a 133" wheelbase. The Buick Roadmaster convertible became the official pace car for the 1939 Indianapolis 500. Shown only one time since restored, this car won Best of Show, Prewar American Classic at Greystone Mansion Beverly Hill Classic on May 4, 2014. Owner: John and Leslie Milliken. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1939 Buick Roadmaster 81C. This Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan just went through a total body off restoration. This is one of only 311 built for domestic use. It is believed only 13 exist and only 3 or 4 of those known to be completely restored. The Model 81C has an inline 320 cu.in. Eight-cylinder engine producing 141 bhp., three-speed manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle, pressed steel wheels and four-wheel hydraulic brakes and rides on a 133" wheelbase. The Buick Roadmaster convertible became the official pace car for the 1939 Indianapolis 500. Shown only one time since restored, this car won Best of Show, Prewar American Classic at Greystone Mansion Beverly Hill Classic on May 4, 2014. Owner: John and Leslie Milliken. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1939 Buick Roadmaster 81C. This Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan just went through a total body off restoration. This is one of only 311 built for domestic use. It is believed only 13 exist and only 3 or 4 of those known to be completely restored. The Model 81C has an inline 320 cu.in. Eight-cylinder engine producing 141 bhp., three-speed manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle, pressed steel wheels and four-wheel hydraulic brakes and rides on a 133" wheelbase. The Buick Roadmaster convertible became the official pace car for the 1939 Indianapolis 500. Shown only one time since restored, this car won Best of Show, Prewar American Classic at Greystone Mansion Beverly Hill Classic on May 4, 2014. Owner: John and Leslie Milliken. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1935 Bentley Sedanca Coupe. The Bentley 3 1/2 Litre was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931. Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine, gearbox and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct on it a body to the buyer's requirements. This 1935, 3 1/2 Litre Derby Bentley was originally owned by the Honorable Richard Cravens who was a member of the British Parliament. He ordered it from the coach builder, Park Ward, as a one off Sedanca Coupe for his wife. Bentleys of this era are known as Derby Bentleys because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby, England. The owner bought the car in 1991 as a parts car and restored it to its current condition. The Bentley has been driven it 23,000 miles since restoration. Owner: Noel and Janet Cook. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1935 Bentley Sedanca Coupe. The Bentley 3 1/2 Litre was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931. Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine, gearbox and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct on it a body to the buyer's requirements. This 1935, 3 1/2 Litre Derby Bentley was originally owned by the Honorable Richard Cravens who was a member of the British Parliament. He ordered it from the coach builder, Park Ward, as a one off Sedanca Coupe for his wife. Bentleys of this era are known as Derby Bentleys because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby, England. The owner bought the car in 1991 as a parts car and restored it to its current condition. The Bentley has been driven it 23,000 miles since restoration. Owner: Noel and Janet Cook. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1935 Bentley Sedanca Coupe. The Bentley 3 1/2 Litre was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931. Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine, gearbox and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct on it a body to the buyer's requirements. This 1935, 3 1/2 Litre Derby Bentley was originally owned by the Honorable Richard Cravens who was a member of the British Parliament. He ordered it from the coach builder, Park Ward, as a one off Sedanca Coupe for his wife. Bentleys of this era are known as Derby Bentleys because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby, England. The owner bought the car in 1991 as a parts car and restored it to its current condition. The Bentley has been driven it 23,000 miles since restoration. Owner: Noel and Janet Cook. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1935 Bentley Sedanca Coupe. The Bentley 3 1/2 Litre was the first new Bentley model following Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the Bentley brand in 1931. Bentley sold only the drivable bare rolling chassis with engine, gearbox and radiator, ready for coachbuilders to construct on it a body to the buyer's requirements. This 1935, 3 1/2 Litre Derby Bentley was originally owned by the Honorable Richard Cravens who was a member of the British Parliament. He ordered it from the coach builder, Park Ward, as a one off Sedanca Coupe for his wife. Bentleys of this era are known as Derby Bentleys because they were built in the Rolls-Royce factory located in Derby, England. The owner bought the car in 1991 as a parts car and restored it to its current condition. The Bentley has been driven it 23,000 miles since restoration. Owner: Noel and Janet Cook. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. The design of the 1940 and 1941 Lincoln Continental V12 models was allegedly sketched out in an hour by Bob Gregorie in 1939 as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford. The 1941 model year introduced the pushbutton doors. It is powered by a 292 cu.in. V-12 engine and rides on a 125" wheelbase. Just 400 Cabriolets were produced. This automobile was originally black. It went through a professional restoration in about 2001 when it was painted maroon. It has been driven less than 900 miles since the restoration. Owner: Kenneth Craig, Woodinville, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1937 Packard 1506 Touring Sedan. This car was completely restored in 1980 for Max Whitcomb, whose father was the Seattle Packard Co dealer in 1937. The restoration included body, interior, engine and drive train. The car is powered by a V-12 engine. 1937 was the first year for a new hydraulic brake system and power-boosted clutch. The wheelbase is 132 inches. This Packard was recently purchased by the present owners who plan to enjoy many years of comfortable Classic Car driving. Owner: Marty and Linda Ellison, Bellevue, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1937 Packard 1506 Touring Sedan. This car was completely restored in 1980 for Max Whitcomb, whose father was the Seattle Packard Co dealer in 1937. The restoration included body, interior, engine and drive train. The car is powered by a V-12 engine. 1937 was the first year for a new hydraulic brake system and power-boosted clutch. The wheelbase is 132 inches. This Packard was recently purchased by the present owners who plan to enjoy many years of comfortable Classic Car driving. Owner: Marty and Linda Ellison, Bellevue, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.

1937 Packard 1506 Touring Sedan. This car was completely restored in 1980 for Max Whitcomb, whose father was the Seattle Packard Co dealer in 1937. The restoration included body, interior, engine and drive train. The car is powered by a V-12 engine. 1937 was the first year for a new hydraulic brake system and power-boosted clutch. The wheelbase is 132 inches. This Packard was recently purchased by the present owners who plan to enjoy many years of comfortable Classic Car driving. Owner: Marty and Linda Ellison, Bellevue, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.