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Formerly known as Meadow Brook, the St. John's auction will take place this weekend at the Inn of St. John in the auto heart of America called Michigan. A wide range of historic vehicles will be displayed, from a harmless authentic popcorn truck to an Al Capone Cadillac gangstermobile. Take your pick from these 25 Awesome Classic Cars From the St. John's RM Auto Auction.
[via RM Auctions]
1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse Co.
Estimate: $275,000-$375,000
One of only five made, this is a gorgeous Packard we had to respect. According to the current owner, "she starts easily, runs very smoothly, and is easy to drive."
1928 Cadillac V8 "Al Capone" Town Sedan
Estimate: $300,000-$500,000
After enough research from documented newspapers, the IRS, and an unbelievable eyewitness account, it has now finally been confirmed beyond reasonable doubt that this is Al Capone's Caddy. Crime relations aside, this is one of the earliest surviving bulletproof vehicles, equipped with one-inch thick glass and a body lined with nearly 3,000 pounds of armor plating. There are even cut-outs in the windows just big enough to accommodate the muzzle of a machine gun.
2005 Ford GT
Estimate: $175,000-$215,000
Its predecessor is the immortal Ferrari-beater. With winning in its bloodlines, this is the most powerful blue oval to ever speed out of Detroit. With 550 bhp, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and 212 mph top speed, this second-generation performance beast can still kicks its Italian rival's fancy ass.
1922 Milburn Electric Light Brougham
Estimate: $50,000-$80,000
This is one of the O.G.s of electric vehicles. I think we'd take this over a Prius! The interior is "nothing short of spectacular," another superb example of a bygone era.
1929 Ford Model AA Popcorn Truck
Estimate: $75,000-$90,000
Now this looks like fun! A ready-to-run business opportunity, sure to take you back to the good ol' days. Let's get it poppin'!
1932 Lincoln KB Coupe by Judkins
Estimate: $140,000-$200,000
Here we have a very smooth Lincoln coupe. It's got a V12 with 150 to the rear wheels and was a class winner at Pebble Beach. 'Nuff said.
1933 Packard Twelve Club Sedan
Estimate: $80,000-$130,000
It just does't get any better than a pristine Packard with the white walls.
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Brewster & Co.
Estimate: $200,000-$250,000
This O.G. Phantom has decades of stuntin' on its 21st century successors.
1907 Locomobile Model E Roadster
Estimate: $90,000-$130,000
Produced in Bridgeport, Conn., this prehistoric example of early gasoline-powered cars is all original and even comes with the original instruction book.
1948 Hudson Commodore Eight Custom Station Wagon
Estimate: $150,000-$200,000
Again, we're presented with a classy station wagon with hand-crafted woodwork. This is a one-off creation that reminded us of the legendary Hudson Hornet (mostly just because it shares the same family name).
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Estimate: $70,000-$90,000
"An undisputed landmark dream machine," this product of the '50s is one of 500 produced in the golden year of 1955. The tropical name def stays true to the fresh color way.
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton by Derham Body Co.
Estimate: $140,000-$170,000
One of 20 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaetons by Derham ever produced, this is one of only three known survivors. Not only has it managed to to see the 21st century, but this pristine antique has a fully documented ownership history since the day it was born. It was displayed and purchased at the 1930 New York Auto Show.
1924 Moon 6-50 Five-Passenger Touring
Estimate: $35,000-$50,000
Moon was a car company out of St. Louis whose motto was: "The Ideal American Car." In 1924 they introduced an innovation decades ahead of its time. This model came equipped with four-wheel hydraulic braking. This smooth navy and gray ride is def one our overall favorites on this list, and by its personal history, we are not the only ones that appreciate this rarity. This blue Moon belonged to the same family for nearly seven decades!
1907 Dolson Model F Seven-Passenger Touring
Estimate: $80,000-$100,000
Equipped with a top-of-the-line 60hp engine, this model was known as the beloved "Durable Dolson," and 1907 was it's last year of production. Check out those all-white tires.
10. 1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
A woodie station wagon and it's a Packard? It doesn't get much better than that. A very rare people mover indeed.
1931 Cadillac Model 355-A-Passenger Convertible Coupe
Estimate: $160,000-$200,000
Fewer than 200 miles on it since its complete restoration, this Caddy is sure to win Best in Show at any prestigious car event.
1934 Pierce-Arrow Twelve Sedan
Estimate: $60,000-$80,000
Hollywood is all this particular Pierce-Arrow knows. All three of its owners, one believed to be a movie director, have been from Beverly Hills. Its one of only 90 V-12s of this model built in 1934.
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster
Estimate: $125,000-$150,000
Juguar E-Types are widely known as "the most beautiful car ever made." Just ask Enzo Ferrari on that. The E-Type has been dropping jaws since it debuted in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show. The MOMA has even recognized its significance by adding an example to its permanent design collection. We salute ASAP Rocky for giving this legendary sex symbol some much deserved shine in his 'Goldie' video.
1935 Packard Twelve Close-Coupled Limousine by Brewster
Estimate: $90,000-$130,000
The ultimate symbol of opulence from a time reminiscent of The Great Gatsby, this is a special limo handpicked by a very rich lady who called all the shots when it came to the perfection and completion of the custom coachwork on her outrageous ride.
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Estimate: $100,000-$125,000
This pre-war era Caddy has got nothin' but class with its flowing curves and bold chrome grille. This is a vehicle of "timeless elegance and sophisticated engineering."
1941 Chrysler Royal Three-Passenger Business Coupe
Estimate: $30,000-$40,000
The baby blue with the the white walls is a perfect product of the pre-war era. In fact, 1941 was the last year American automobile manufacturers would be at full production until the end of WWII.
1936 Packard Twelve Club Sedan
Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
This fine Packard was lucky enough to have had the same owner for 42 years and is one of only 340 Packard 14th Series Twelves. As you can tell from this list, we are suckers for Packards with the "gangster whites."
1929 LaSalle Convertible Coupe
Estimate: $50,000-$70,000
This car was chosen by its original owner, who was a rum runner from Ontario delivering liquor to New York during the Prohibition Era, for its pure, unadulterated speed.
1964 Porsche 356C 1600 Coupe by Karmann
Estimate: $55,000-$75,000
You want history? The 356 was the first production model for Porsche. First came the A, then the B, then the C, the most refined 356, in 1963. This particular car underwent a full restoration by marque specialist William Briggs of European Motoworks. Considering more than $100,00 was spent, 55 grand would be a steal.
1957 Ford Thunderbird 'E-code' Convertible
Estimate: $60,000-$80,000
This is one of only 977 'E-Code' T-birds in a very attractive "dusk rose."