R & M Auction results.....this past weekend

[Redwoodlse@xxxx]

I observed the collection of lettered cars being sold at no reserve on 
Saturday last in Phoenix. All the cars were owned by Dr. Rob Page (spelling 
not guaranteed). How he could have not belonged to either Club is a mystery 
to me but the cars were VERY nice. Any body know about him? We, who have 
seen many-many, might find a flyspeck error here and there, but all of us 
would be quite happy to drive one to our high school reunion. The prices 
reflect, in my opinion, market value for such high quality cars in this 
uncertain economic malformation. All are convertibles except the C300 which 
was the least nicest restoration of the bunch. Wayne Davis was the restorer 
of the 300C but don't have facts on the others. The prices do not include an 
additional premium to be paid on top of the hammer down price quoted below. 
Think another 10 percent has to be added to get the real cost of winning the 
bid.

1955 Platinum $28,000
1957 Black $ 67,000
1958 White $65,000
1959 White $46,500
1960 Terra Cotta $65,000
1961 Cinnimon $64,000
The E had vin 100044 but it appeared to start H591 rather than M591 as 
required My close focus must have been damaged by the martinis the previous 
eve.

On the field at Barrett-Jackson was a gorgeous red G that had the bystander's 
tongues hanging out. If you wear a 300 tee and are near a lettered car, 
folks sure want to learn from you!

My buddy claims the last three cars were bought by the same bidder. 

Larry W Jett
950 Woodside Road Suite 4
Redwood City CA 94061
650 368 3966


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