RM Auctions in Association with Sotheby's Lifts Gavel on Bespoke American Motor Cars in New York City
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1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Exclusive StudyThe 1950s represented another significant era in automotive styling, as illustrated by the advent of the 'Dream Car'—futuristic automotive art built to attract public attention at the same time as testing wild engineering ideas. This design era will be showcased at the upcoming New York sale via the flamboyant, future-forward 1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Exclusive Study with coachwork by the Italian firm Boano. Effortlessly combining Italian coachwork on an American chassis, this unique show car was displayed at the Turin Auto Show. It is among the most audacious examples of custom coachwork ever crafted on a Lincoln chassis. Restored to its original appearance, including eye-popping colors and trim, it has been shown in modern times at only a few prestigious events, including the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A spectacular achievement in design, it is certain to attract strong interest from automobile and art collectors alike. 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible The list of recent entries is rounded out by an exclusive 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible, chassis 145. The brainchild of Eugene Casaroll, the Dual-Ghia also illustrates the perfect fusion of Detroit engineering with Italian design. One of approximately 100 examples built between 1956 and 1958, of which the number of known surviving examples is considerably lower, this exclusive 1950s convertible held remarkable prestige among America's wealthy elite, often favored by celebrities. Resplendent in Bronze with a red interior, it is arguably the finest restored and most stunning Dual-Ghia convertible in existence and a very special and prestigious example of one of the most elite and exclusive automobiles of its generation. Proudly presented by RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's, Art of the Automobile is the first major collector car auction to be held in Manhattan in over a decade. With an emphasis on bespoke design and 'best of category' examples from the world's most admired automotive marques, the sale will feature one of the most significant collections of motor cars offered in auction history. In total, no less than 25 automobiles are expected to go under the gavel at the November 21 auction. As a prelude to the sale, an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the vehicles on offer will be held November 18 - 20 on the 10th floor galleries at Sotheby's New York—a setting customarily reserved for the display of world-class works of art offered at Sotheby's. For further information and a frequently updated list of entries, please visit rmauctions.com. About RM Auctions RM Auctions is the world's largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. With over three decades of experience in the collector car industry, RM's vertically integrated range of services, from restoration to private treaty sales, auctions, estate planning, and financial services, coupled with an expert team of international car specialists at seven offices around the world, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. RM proudly holds five of the top ten all-time records for the most expensive motor cars sold at auction. RM's restoration division has achieved unprecedented accolades, earning Best of Show honors at the world's top concours events, including the prestigious Amelia Island and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For further information, visit rmauctions.com, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @rmauctions. About Sotheby's Sotheby's has been uniting collectors with world‐class works of art since 1744. Sotheby's became the first international auction house when it expanded from London to New York (1955), the first to conduct sales in Hong Kong (1973) and France (2001), and the first international fine art auction house in China (2012). Today, Sotheby's presents auctions in eight different salesrooms, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris, and Sotheby's BidNow program allows visitors to view all auctions live online and place bids in real‐time from anywhere in the world. Sotheby's offers collectors the resources of Sotheby's Financial Services, the world's only full‐service art financing company, as well as private sale opportunities in more than 70 categories, including S|2, the gallery arm of Sotheby's Contemporary Art department, as well as Sotheby's Diamonds and Sotheby's Wine. Sotheby's has a global network of 90 offices in 40 countries and is the oldest company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (BID). Photo Caption: 1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Exclusive Study (Photo Credit Michael Furman © 2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions).
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