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The Ruxton was the brainchild of William Muller, who convinced his employer, Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, to invest in the front-wheel-drive prototype. Although the effort began at Budd, the project was quickly moved to the Board Machine Company, and New Era Motors was soon established as its parent company.
Three prototypes were constructed bearing chassis numbers 1000, 1001, and 1002. In the fall of 1929, this car (chassis number 1003) would mark the official debut of the Ruxton, showing a glimpse of the final Amos-Northup-designed roadster body. The factory retained this car press, shows, and demonstrations. After Ruxton's demise, the car was tucked away. Ruxton aficionado Leroy 'Doc' Forsythe later purchased the car from a New Jersey used car lot in 1952. By 1984 the Imperial Palace Collection in Las Vegas had restored the car, and then subsequently sold it to collector John O'Quinn. Its current owner acquired the car in 2010 and has since corrected many items on the vehicle while retaining its unique early production features.
Three prototypes were constructed bearing chassis numbers 1000, 1001, and 1002. In the fall of 1929, this car (chassis number 1003) would mark the official debut of the Ruxton, showing a glimpse of the final Amos-Northup-designed roadster body. The factory retained this car press, shows, and demonstrations. After Ruxton's demise, the car was tucked away. Ruxton aficionado Leroy 'Doc' Forsythe later purchased the car from a New Jersey used car lot in 1952. By 1984 the Imperial Palace Collection in Las Vegas had restored the car, and then subsequently sold it to collector John O'Quinn. Its current owner acquired the car in 2010 and has since corrected many items on the vehicle while retaining its unique early production features.
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1929 Ruxton Model C Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ruxton Model C
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 RUXTON PROTOTYPE MULLER FRONT DRIVE ROADSTER Sold for USD$423,500 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008 | |
1929 Ruxton Model C Roadster Chassis#: 18S1023 Sold for USD$423,500 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1929 Ruxton Model C Roadster Chassis#: 18S1029 Sold for USD$181,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1929 Ruxton Model C Roadster Chassis#: 18S1023 Sold for USD$335,500 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection |
Ruxton Model Cs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Ruxton Model C's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Ruxton Model A Sedan | 1005 | 2021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction | $400,000 | $500,000 |
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