Unique American Classics join Bonhams' inaugural automobile auction next week in Boca Raton, Florida
2013 Viper GTS Launch Edition Dodge
2013 MP4-12C SPIDER McLaren
2012 Mulsanne Convertible Concept Bentley
1981 Corniche II Rolls-Royce
1977 633CSi BMW
1973 Fidia ISO
1973 911 RS Carrera Porsche
1972 Turbo Concept BMW
1972 M19C McLaren
1971 911 Porsche
 In just a few days Bonhams' anticipated automobile auction will take place at Florida's elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club. Held in conjunction with the Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance, the auction will host an impressive line-up of collectors' automobiles from around the world.
In addition to the many headlining European cars, Bonhams has consigned many American cars of noteworthy status.
The immaculately restored 1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton (pictured) is a car that can only be described in superlatives. The Model J was considered the best of the marque and quite simply the 'World's Finest Motor Car' in its day. The epitome of luxury, power and style, Duesenbergs were never commonplace and this particular car underscores this image, carrying the added distinction of belonging to E.L. Cord's wife and appearing in several Hollywood movies.
With its wood paneling and convertible top, few cars are more representative of post-WWII affluence and Americana than the 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible. Meticulously maintained to exacting standards, this is a gorgeous example of a legendary woody.
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