The World's Best Packard: Pebble Beach Best Of Show-Winning 1934 Packard Set For RM Sotheby's Monterey Stage
June 5, 2018 by RM Sothebys
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From a great American Classic to an exceptional European Classic, RM Sotheby's will also present the 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Roadster by Fleetwood from the Cassini Collection at Monterey. The Isotta was originally commissioned by legendary film star, Rudolph Valentino. Known to be an involved owner, Valentino was reportedly personally involved in the car's design, carried out by LeBaron of New York City, with the actual body construction handed over to the Fleetwood Metal Body Company, also of New York. With its long, flared open fenders and low-slung lines, accentuated by classic 'long hood/short deck' proportions, it was a showstopper deserving of a Hollywood icon. Unfortunately, Valentino passed suddenly at the age of 31, and would never have a chance to drive the car. His roadster was completed and debuted at the 1926 New York Auto Salon at the Commodore Hotel and then put on display in the front window of Isotta Motors, to be admired by throngs of Valentino's adoring, mourning fans. The car was eventually sold and gifted to American socialite Peggy Hopkins Joyce. The Isotta would go on to be a part of several important American collections before it was purchased by the Cassinis in 2001, who soon commissioned RM Auto Restoration to restore every nut and bolt to authentic, original condition. Completed in 2003, the restoration earned the car several significant awards, including Best of Show at the Meadowbrook, Greenwich, Lehigh, and St. Michael's Concours d'Elegance, the Elegance at Hershey, and of course, Best in Class at Pebble Beach. This would not be the car's only appearance on the Peninsula. Following additional careful research by RM Auto Restoration and RM Sotheby's, a correct pleated interior and a proper top in the original design and material were installed and the car returned to the Pebble Beach Concours in 2017 as part of a featured class of Isotta Fraschinis. A testament to the Cassinis' superb care and the workmanship involved, the car was awarded Best in Class again, a remarkable achievement for any important automobile. The most iconic and significant surviving Isotta Fraschini, it is estimated to bring $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 when it crosses the Monterey podium. Held during the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance motoring week, RM Sotheby's Monterey sale has been the pinnacle of collector car auctions for more than 30 years, leading the field and raising the bar with its consistent, record-setting results. This year's Monterey sale is set at the newly reopened Monterey Conference Center following its $60-million-dollar renovation, offering collectors a stunning new experience and a beautiful space for the display and offering of 120 of the world's most important motor cars in the ultimate collector car destination. As RM Sotheby's prepare to return to the newly-renovated Monterey Conference Center for the company's flagship sale, take a look back at exceptional cars sold and auction records shattered over the years at Monterey—the pinnacle of collector car auctions, in this brief video. For further event information and an updated list of entries for the Monterey sale, please visit rmsothebys.com. To speak with an RM Sotheby's car specialist about entering an exceptional car in the auction, please call +1 519 352 4575. FOR MORE NEWS FROM RM SOTHEBY'S: #RMMONTEREY Visit: rmsothebys.com Follow: www.twitter.com/rmsothebys | www.instagram.com/rmsothebys Join: www.facebook.com/rmsothebys Watch: www.youtube.com/rmauctionsinc About RM Sotheby's RM Sotheby's is the world's largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. With more than 35 years' experience in the collector car industry, RM's vertically integrated range of services, from private treaty sales and auctions (including both RM Sotheby's and RM Auctions events) to estate planning and financial services, coupled with an expert team of car specialists and an international footprint, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. In February 2015, RM formed a strategic partnership with Sotheby's, uniting the two companies for the full calendar of future automobile auctions. For further information, visit rmsothebys.com.
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