RM Sotheby's Offering of the Guyton Collection Exceeds Expectations at $11.7 Million

ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST ROI DES BELGES LEADS SALE AT $1.325 MILLION ALONGSIDE RECORD-SETTING SALES FOR AMERICAN CLASSICS

OVER 600 LOTS OFFERED ENTIRELY WITHOUT RESERVE AT TWO-DAY AUCTION IN ST. LOUIS

• RM Sotheby's presentation of the Guyton Collection, 4-5 May in St. Louis, totals $11.7 million

• Two-day sale sees more than 600 lots of cars, memorabilia, and collectibles draw strong global bidder interest

• Top sales include a series of special Rolls-Royces, led by a 1909 Silver Ghost Roi des Belges at $1.325 million

• Complete results from the Guyton Collection now available at rmsothebys.com

• RM Sotheby's Group continues auction calendar with Villa Erba, 25 May, and Auburn Spring, 29 May – 1 June

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (6 May 2019) – This past weekend in St. Louis, Missouri, RM Sotheby's presented the company's 34th private collection at auction—the esteemed Guyton Collection, entirely without reserve, achieving $11,680,537 in total sales. Comprising the remarkable automobiles and collectibles of the late Mr. Fred Guyton, the two-day sale was held at the collection site, drawing strong bidding activity from more than 27 countries around the world, with more than 40 percent of bidders representing first-time RM Sotheby's clientele.

A renowned architect and active member of the St. Louis community, Mr. Guyton was also a treasured and respected figure within collecting and car club circles, having amassed his collection over more than four decades. The Saturday sale included 73 automobiles, featuring historic American and European motor cars from the Veteran, Brass and Classic Eras – many of which had been in the collection for decades.

The car offering ignited spirited bidding and achieved strong prices across the board, led by a fascinating, award-winning 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges in the style of Barker, which saw an extended bidding contest, eventually bringing a final $1,325,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $800,000 - $1,000,000. Special Rolls-Royce models stole the show on Saturday, with a one-of-two 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe drawing eyes and bids to a final $423,000 (est. $150/250k), and a highly desirable, largely original 1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster selling for a final $280,000 (est. $175/225k). Other European highlights include a 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport, one of Mr. and Mrs. Guyton's favorite cars, which sold for a final $362,500 (est. $200/300k).

The Guyton Collection also featured several great American Classics, led by a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan, engine no. J-329, presented in beautifully restored condition, which reached a final $1,105,000 (est. $900k/$1.1m). One of four surviving examples of which none have traded hands since 1996, a 1927 Duesenberg Model X Dual-Cowl Phaeton also surpassed estimate, selling for a final $527,500 (est. $300/400k). Americana was in high demand at the sale, with new auction records set for a rare 1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster with known history from new, nearly doubling high estimate at $747,500 (est. $350/450k), an ultra-rare 1932 Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan wearing an immaculate restoration, sold at $340,500 (est. $125/175k), and a 1903 Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau, one of the finest early examples of the marque, reaching $190,400 to become the most valuable Brass Era Cadillac sold at auction (est. $100/125k).

Beyond the cars, the Guyton Collection included well over 500 pieces of automobilia, collectibles, petroliana, sports memorabilia, original artwork, furniture, and model and toy cars. Among a host of fascinating pieces was the Titanic Pub, which doubled as the bar during the sale, and soared past its estimate to a final price of $84,000 (est. $15/20k). Night Rider by Peter Helck, one of the most famous paintings by the automotive artist, also exceeded pre-sale expectations, bringing a final $48,000 (est. $20/25k). Additional collectible highlights include a Rolls Royce V-12 Merlin Display Engine and Service Tool Kit, which drew considerable pre-sale interest, selling for a final $57,000 (est. $30/40k).

'We are thrilled with the results for the Guyton Collection, which truly exceeded our expectations in every way,' said Donnie Gould, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby's, following the sale. 'The entire team was honored to present such an exceptional collection and the prices achieved go to show just how well-respected Fred's name and eye for quality were within the hobby. Our thanks go out to Mrs. Beverly Guyton and the entire Guyton family and collection team, as we couldn't have put together such a fantastic event without their help. It was a great weekend in St. Louis we won't soon forget, surrounded by our friends in the collector car community, and wonderful to witness just how beloved a fixture in the hobby Fred was.'

Following the auction, Mrs. Beverly Guyton, wife of the late Mr. Fred Guyton, commented:

'We're absolutely thrilled with the results of the auction! From start to finish, the entire RM organization has done an outstanding job and the exceptional results are truly a result of their hands-on approach and teamwork. They handled every element, from cataloguing and marketing, to administration and logistics with tremendous professionalism. Most importantly, they approached every step of the process with a proper understanding of Fred's vision and passion for his collection and we're delighted that the collector car community now shares in the legacy of his beloved automobiles and prized collectibles.'

RM Sotheby's Guyton Collection Top Ten Sales

1. Lot 373 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges $1,325,000

2. Lot 379 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan $1,105,000

3. Lot 382 1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster $747,500

4. Lot 377 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton $665,000

5. Lot 362 1927 Duesenberg Model X Dual-Cowl Phaeton $527,500

6. Lot 385 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe $423,000

7. Lot 375 1930 Du Pont Model G Convertible Victoria $368,000

8. Lot 365 1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport $362,500

9. Lot 370 1932 Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan $340,500

10. Lot 369 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet de Ville $335,000

RM Sotheby's continues its auction calendar with the company's biennial Villa Erba sale on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, the official auction of the revered Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The exclusive auction will lift the gavel on more than 50 of the world's most sought after pre-war, sports, and racing greats. Closely following the Villa Erba sale, the RM Sotheby's Group returns to the historic Auburn Auction Park for its annual Auburn Spring weekend, 29 May – 1 June, this year featuring two full days of memorabilia.

Further information on upcoming events, along with complete results from the Guyton Collection sale are available at rmsothebys.com.

*Results are listed in USD and are inclusive of buyer's premium.

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1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Chassis Number: 1203
Engine Number: 1203

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
December 2003	£364,500 ($627,217)			Bonhams
October 2007	$1,485,000	$800,000 - $1,200,000	No Reserve	Gooding & Company
August 2011	$825,000	$800,000 - $1,300,000		Gooding & Company
May 2019	$1,325,000	$800,000 - $1,000,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1937 Cord 812

Chassis Number: FB1865

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
May 2019	$134,400	$150,000 - $200,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
January 2020		$160,000 - $200,000		Bonhams

1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica

Chassis Number: 35

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
September 2007	$46,000	$45,000 - $55,000		Bonhams
May 2019	$39,200	$40,000 - $50,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
August 2019	$55,000			Worldwide Auctioneers

1935 Auburn Model 851

Chassis Number: GG4224

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2008	$140,250	$140,000 - $165,000		RM Sothebys
May 2019	$84,000	$90,000 - $120,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Chassis Number: 4JS

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2008		$275,000 - $325,000		Bonhams
October 2009	$176,000	$160,000 - $180,000		RM Sothebys
May 2019	$168,000	$150,000 - $200,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1915 Oakland Model 37

Chassis Number: 372702
Engine Number: L2782

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
June 2007	$104,500	$90,000 - $120,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
May 2019	$72,800	$50,000 - $70,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

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	Vehicle	Sold	Estimated Sale Value	Average
	1950s Budweiser Beer Wagon Chassis#: 3855	$24,640 no reserve	$20,000-$40,000	N/A
	1903 Cadillac Rear-Entrance Tonneau Chassis#: 1070	$190,400 no reserve	$100,000-$125,000	$120,550*
	1912 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 37206	$61,600 no reserve	$50,000-$75,000	$56,400*
	1919 Ford Model T Touring	$6,720 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	$12,900*
	1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Chassis#: 35	$39,200 no reserve	$40,000-$50,000	$51,120*
Sales History	Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia 2007	$46,000	$45,000-$55,000
	Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction 2019	$55,000
	1970 Maserati Mexico 4.7 Coupe by Vignale Chassis#: AM112/1 872	$60,480		N/A
	1931 Chevrolet Series LT 1½-Ton Triple-Combination Fire Pumper by Boyer	$22,400 no reserve	$15,000-$25,000	$25,265*
	1912 Hudson Model 33 Doctor's Coupe by James Young	$53,200 no reserve	$40,000-$60,000	$83,090*
	1908 Buick Model 10 Runabout	$52,640	$35,000-$50,000	$29,498*
	1931 LaSalle V-8 Roadster by Fleetwood	$61,600 no reserve	$80,000-$120,000	$67,586*
	1930 Ford Model A DeLuxe Rumble-Seat Roadster	$23,520 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	$24,091*
	1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan	$50,400 no reserve	$70,000-$90,000	$62,532*
	1922 Wills Sainte Claire A-68 Roadster by Budd Chassis#: 1867	$71,680	$60,000-$80,000	$111,465*
	1937 Pierce-Arrow Eight Coupe Chassis#: 2225007	$78,400 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	1937 Pierce-Arrow Model C Travelodge Chassis#: 20020	$44,800 no reserve	$40,000-$60,000	N/A
	1932 Packard Eight Coupe Roadster Chassis#: 509-225	$70,000 no reserve	$90,000-$120,000	$102,110*
	1923 H.C.S. Series IV Touring Chassis#: 3130	$49,840 no reserve	$50,000-$75,000	N/A
	1906 Mason Touring Chassis#: 77	$112,000 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	N/A
	1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon Coupe by James Young Chassis#: WHC47	$145,600 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$87,322*
	1922 Stutz Series KDH Bearcat Chassis#: 12974	$173,600 no reserve	$120,000-$160,000	$211,037*
	1927 Duesenberg Model X Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Locke Chassis#: D95D	$527,500 no reserve	$300,000-$400,000	$527,500*
	1916 Packard Twin Six Seven-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 87352	$106,400 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$118,487*
	1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Chassis#: 633	$134,400 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$157,103*
Sales History	Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona 2020		$160,000-$200,000
	1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport Chassis#: 40661	$362,500 no reserve	$200,000-$300,000	$347,369*
	1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 149 554	$170,800 no reserve	$250,000-$300,000	$576,090*
	1926 Duesenberg Model A Touring by Millspaugh & Irish Chassis#: D61H	$112,000 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$220,375*
	1925 Stutz Series 695 Sportster Chassis#: 14370	$72,800 no reserve	$120,000-$160,000	$67,740*
	1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet de Ville by Hibbard & Darrin Chassis#: 11707	$335,000 no reserve	$250,000-$300,000	N/A
	1932 Nash Advanced Eight Convertible Sedan by Seaman Chassis#: 520625	$340,500 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$126,638*
	1932 Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: 9443	$86,800 no reserve	$90,000-$120,000	$165,513*
	1939 Jensen 4½-Litre H-Type Sports Tourer Chassis#: H7 9447	$187,600 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$187,600*
	1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges in the style of Barker Chassis#: 1203	$1,325,000 no reserve	$800,000-$1,000,000	$974,286*
Sales History	Gooding & Company 2007	$1,485,000	$800,000-$1,200,000
	Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions 2011	$825,000	$800,000-$1,300,000
	Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars 2003	$627,217
	1915 Oakland Model 37 Speedster Chassis#: 372702	$72,800 no reserve	$50,000-$70,000	$88,650*
Sales History	RM Auctions - The McMullen Collection 2007	$104,500	$90,000-$120,000
	1930 Du Pont Model G Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse Chassis#: G-985	$368,000 no reserve	$400,000-$600,000	$368,000*
	1925 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac Chassis#: S369RK	$280,000 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$193,103*
	1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 184100	$665,000 no reserve	$800,000-$1,100,000	$609,125*
	1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Fixed Cabriolet de Ville by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 4JS	$168,000 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$315,669*
Sales History	Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions 2009	$176,000	$160,000-$180,000
	Bonhams - Vintage New England 2008		$275,000-$325,000
	1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy Chassis#: 2345	$1,105,000 no reserve	$900,000-$1,100,000	$1,725,476*
	1930 Stutz Model M Two-Passenger Speedster by LeBaron Chassis#: M8-24-SD220	$145,600 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$144,436*
	1935 Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: 2311	$84,000 no reserve	$90,000-$120,000	$319,849*
Sales History	Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions 2008	$140,250	$140,000-$165,000
	1930 Ruxton Model C Roadster by Baker-Raulang Chassis#: 11005	$747,500	$350,000-$450,000	$747,500*
	1929 Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton by Fisher Chassis#: 325545	$123,200 no reserve	$140,000-$180,000	$86,622*
	1926 Lincoln Model L 'Gothic Phaeton' by Murphy Chassis#: 40539	$112,000 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$64,138*
	1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III 'Parallel Door' Saloon Coupe by James Young Chassis#: 3DL86	$423,000 no reserve	$150,000-$250,000	$193,520*
	1951 Mercury Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 51ME31659M	$56,000 no reserve	$80,000-$100,000	$48,703*
	1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: H119672	$30,240 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	$45,174*
	1928 Ford Model 'AR' Open-Cab Pickup	$20,160 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	$21,347*
	1951 Mercury Club Coupe Chassis#: 51SL29344M	$50,400 no reserve	$50,000-$60,000	$48,703*
	1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: 3CM67	$145,600	$100,000-$150,000	$170,212*
	1936 Cord 810 'Armchair' Beverly Chassis#: 248	$56,000 no reserve	$45,000-$60,000	$100,499*
	1937 Packard Twelve Seven-Passenger Touring Sedan Chassis#: 1034-239	$43,680	$40,000-$60,000	$173,820*
	1953 Packard Caribbean Chassis#: 2678-2583	$52,640 no reserve	$50,000-$75,000	$71,328*
	1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine de Ville by Hooper Chassis#: 3DL180	$123,200 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$105,143*
	1935 Packard Eight Seven-Passenger Business Sedan Chassis#: 814-428	$39,200 no reserve	$40,000-$50,000	$99,008*
	1942 Lincoln Continental Club Coupe Chassis#: H133541	$47,040 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	$47,022*
	1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible Chassis#: 107676W129201	$17,920 no reserve	$8,000-$12,000	$13,872*
	1962 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe 'Sunroof' Sedan Chassis#: 4270114	$10,080 no reserve	$5,000-$10,000	$17,155*
	1966 Chevrolet El Camino Custom Chassis#: 136806B115488	$22,400 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	$20,328*
	2005 Chevrolet SSR Chassis#: 1GCES14H45B116464	$29,120 no reserve	$25,000-$30,000	$27,307*
	1999 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT Crew Cab Pickup with Triple B Custom Enclosed Trailer Chassis#: 1GTHC33JXXF030484	$20,160 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	N/A
	1926 Stutz Model AA Vertical Eight Brougham by Brewster Chassis#: AA-6-82074	$22,400 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	$34,600*
	2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Chassis#: WP0CA299X4S652321	$49,280 no reserve	$40,000-$45,000	$44,591*
	Rolls-Royce Phantom III Engine, No. H18W	$10,200 no reserve	$5,000-$10,000	N/A
	2010 Sure Trac Enclosed Trailer Chassis#: 5JWTC1423A1036048	$4,480 no reserve	$1,500-$3,000	N/A
	2015 Kia Optima EX Chassis#: 5XXGN4A70FG404684	$14,000 no reserve	$8,000-$12,000	$14,000*
	2007 Hyundai Entourage Chassis#: KNDMC233376027002	$4,760 no reserve	$5,000-$6,000	$4,760*
	2004 Jaguar XJ8 Chassis#: SAJWA71C64SG21752	$448 no reserve	$500-$1,000	$8,450*
	2000 Cadillac Seville SLS Chassis#: 1G6KS54Y3YU269598	$112 no reserve	$500-$1,000	$6,509*
	1981 Cadillac Seville Chassis#: 1G6AS6995BE700723	$224 no reserve	$500-$1,000	N/A
	1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII Bill Blass Edition Chassis#: 1MRBP98F2FY670463	$168 no reserve	$500-$1,000	$2,148*
	1976 Ford Elite Chassis#: 6G21H219385	$224 no reserve	$500-$1,000	$2,146*
	1963 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup Chassis#: 3C144N108355	$8,400 no reserve	$1,000-$2,000	N/A
	2006 Starlite Flatbed Trailer Chassis#: 13YFS182X6C098203	$2,800 no reserve	$500-$1,000	N/A

* - average sale at auction based on historical auction sales data.

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