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Numquam tanto minus – Never has so little cost so much
\nRM Auctions, Bruce Weiner Microcar Collection, Madison, Georgia, February 15-16, 2013
\nReport and photos by Rick Carey, Auction Editor<\/p>\n

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Rick Carey was all smiles in the Peel P50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hands down, this was the best, most enjoyable, cheerful, enthusiastic auction in memory.
\nIt\u2019s right up there with Christie\u2019s sale of the A.K. \u2018Nutzy Stutzy\u2019 Miller auction in 1996.
\nMost collector car auctions, and particularly single owner collection auctions, are serious affairs, gathering like-minded collectors from everywhere bent on serious deal-making, parceling out the gems from the collection among colleagues.
\nRM\u2019s Weiner Collection was nothing like that. Faced with twenty-three Messerschmitts, the Peels, multiple variants of Isettas and Heinkels, Gabriel Voisin-designed Biscooters and Biscuters and literally dozens of diminutive vehicles built by imaginative entrepreneurs known well only by cognoscenti, seriousness was not an option.
\nWeiner aided his cause by decorating his Goggomobil Transporters in Coca-Cola, Dubble Bubble and Pez livery, and handing out copious amounts of related sugar confections as well as Hot Wheels models of the \u2018Whatta Drag\u2019 Isetta. There were racks of brightly colored reading glasses: the cars were small and older collectors might have needed them to get up close and see clearly.
\nThe theme was \u2018fun\u2019 and it was abetted by Bruce Weiner and by RM Auctions\u2019 presentation.
\nThe array of diminutive vehicles, many with just three wheels (the alternate subtitle was tot vehiculis, tam pauci rotarum, \u2018so many cars, so few wheels\u2019) was an education in the variety of little cars. RM\u2019s catalog, measuring 5×5 inches and 2 inches thick, was a masterpiece in concept and execution. It will be referenced for years for its encyclopedic presentation of the microcar era after World War II.
\nIt is risky to characterize any car collection as \u2018definitive\u2019 but if any is, it was Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection of micro cars. Of vastly divergent quality \u2013 in both design and condition \u2013 they spanned an equally vast range of individual, idiosyncratic concepts. From basically utilitarian like the French Mochets and Gabriel Voisin\u2019s elemental Biscoo[u]ters to anthropomorphic evolutions like the Fuldamobils and Fuji to the fantastic Sixties Peel P50 and Trident, right out of swingin\u2019 London, everything in the collection \u2013 except maybe the TR6, 914 and 240Z \u2013 was exciting, different and cute.
\n\u2018Cute\u2019 may be the defining characteristic of RM\u2019s Bruce Weiner Collection auction. \u2019Cute\u2019 was everywhere. Even the auction reporter slipped into the Peel P50 [displayed in the auction\u2019s vestibule with a looping video of a drag race between it and an Shelby GT350 of the same vintage \u2013 the Shelby\u2019s driver visibly aged waiting for the Peel to reach the finish line.]
\nSome auctions are memorable for the quality of their cars and the magnificent prices they attain. Others present huge and diverse consignments. A sparse few others are distinguished by the imagination, determination, selectivity and whimsy of their collectors and the sympathy of the auction company to the intent of the collector.
\nRM Auctions\u2019 Bruce Weiner Microcar Collection auction was the latter. It was a privilege to be even a peripheral part of it and to witness the joy of the successful bidders.
\nFortunately they were little cars with few accessories or options and well-researched descriptions, so it was possible to write up a lot of them. Don\u2019t expect them to ratchet up benchmarks for microcar prices. These were once-in-a-lifetime prices, eagerly contested and followed by everyone interested in microcars. Taking home a trophy from Bruce Weiner\u2019s unparalleled collection carried a premium in and of itself that won\u2019t be equaled if the individual vehicles come back to market any time soon. Numquan tanto minus is not about to be repeated.
\nBut it was fun, and a nearly unparalleled education.<\/p>\n

RM Auctions Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum – Auction Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lot # 243 1953 Messerschmitt KR 175 Kabinenroller; S\/N 2160; Light Mustard Yellow\/Tan leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $20,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $23,000. No Reserve \u2013 3-wheels, first generation with rubber suspension, kick starter and open chain drive \u2013 Dull original paint, faded upholstery, good bubble and side windows. Aged but complete and sound. Probably too good to restore. The first microcar across RM\u2019s Weiner Collection auction block, the Kabinenroller in many respects defined the collection. There were 23 of them in variants almost impossible to enumerate, let alone discriminate. It dropped in below estimate, a good example of the best reasons to be early and audacious at a single-theme auction like this. A sound value in a sound and largely original Messerschmitt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 244 1961 Isetta 300 Pickup; S\/N A12747; Red\/Black leatherette; Grey vinyl; Green cloth top; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Truck restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $55,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $63,250. No Reserve \u2013 Wood floor, steel box pickup bed with cloth covered wagon top, folding sunroof, dual outside mirrors, Lucas headlights, four wheels \u2013 British-built but lefthand drive. Quick older repaint, good interior, chrome and sunroof. A typical pickup truck restoration, but not the typical pickup truck. Rated 165# (75kg) in the minute bed, this is the only known surviving [British] Isetta pickup. A more charismatic parts runner isn\u2019t possible, which along with its rarity probably accounts for its over-estimate price. If it\u2019s the only one, as seems likely, it\u2019s a sound value at this price. And it has thirteen horsepower from its 4-stroke engine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 245 1961 Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet; S\/N 74947; Red\/Red, snakeskin vinyl; Black cloth top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $46,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $52,900. No Reserve \u2013 Dual outside mirrors, luggage rack, wheel covers, three wheels, a late FMR (Fahrzeug und Maschinenbau Regensburg) Messerschmitt delivered originally in Canada \u2013 Good paint, chrome, top and interior. Very usable and presentable. \u2018Sporty\u2019 hardly describes this late FMR KR 200, but who came up with the snakeskin pattern vinyl interior accent? It\u2019s a sweet little (very little) piece of history, sound and usable as is, but definitely not inexpensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 249 1956 BMW-Isetta 300 Cabriolet Bubble Window; S\/N 495137; Light Olive Green\/Green plaid cloth; Grey leatherette top; Estimate $45,000 \u2013 $55,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $78,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $89,700. No Reserve \u2013 Luggage rack with wicker suitcase, Cream wheels, whitewalls, \u2018Tropical\u2019 vent front door \u2013 Restored like new top and bottom, inside and out. One of only about 50 bubble window cabriolets built. Cheeky, above reproach in its presentation and a rare BMW-Isetta variant, this price establishes a new benchmark for the marque and model.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 251 1959 Messerschmitt KR 200 Sport; S\/N 76103; Ivory\/Grey cloth; None top; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $60,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $92,000. No Reserve \u2013 Wire wheel covers, whitewalls, dual outside mirrors, luggage rack, Black cloth tonneau cover, FMR (Fahrzeug und Maschinenbau Regensburg) logoed, 3 wheels \u2013 Excellent paint, bright trim, upholstery, etc. Restored like new and very nice. The only known surviving KR 200 Sport. A vehicle (the use of \u2018car\u2019 when describing most of Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection is inappropriate) that will never be overlooked wherever it appears, despite \u2013 or on account of \u2013 its small size. This is a benchmark price for it, but it\u2019s the only known surviving KR 200 Sport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 253 1958 Trabant P50 2-Dr. Sedan and Weferlinger Heimstolz Camp Trailer; S\/N 5005538; Yellow Snow\/Beige cloth; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Outside mirror, hubcaps, sold with Weferliner Heimstolz self-contained trailer with built in propane stove \u2013 Awful mostly original paint touched up at body joints where water has leaked in and started to dissolve the papier mache. Grungy engine and chassis, dull trim, soiled interior. The trailer is fully equipped and much better than the Trabi. OK, the color description is pejorative, but it\u2019s the way RM listed it on their Lineup Report and it perfectly describes the Trabi. This isn\u2019t much of a car, but it deserves its status as an icon of the East German (GDR) approach to consumerism and is more vehicle than its West German counterparts from the period. The combination is a great value at this price, just don\u2019t venture onto the Interstate pulling the trailer with 18hp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 254 1958 Berkeley Sports SE328 Roadster; S\/N 1104; Red\/Biscuit leatherette; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $25,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $20,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $23,000. No Reserve \u2013 Silver painted wheels, blackwall tires, cheap aftermarket woodrim steering wheel, Excelsior 2-stroke V-twin engine \u2013 Good repaint and interior. Engine has been out and is clean but the rest of the chassis and underbody are aged and grimy. Sold by RM at Monterey in freshly restored condition in 1999 for $8,250, this Berkeley hasn\u2019t aged well but still offers potential as a weekend driver or in historic racing where the Berkeley\u2019s light weight and tunable Excelsior V-twin will make MGs and Triumphs look bad. It\u2019s a good value at this price and was somewhat overlooked by the Weiner auction bidders who focused on more (un)conventional microcars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 258 1964 Peel P50 Sedan; S\/N D535; Red\/Black; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $105,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $120,750. No Reserve \u2013 Three wheels \u2013 Restored like new with good paint and interior. Placed prominently in the vestibule of RM\u2019s Weiner auction, RM played an endless loop video of a drag between the Peel P50 and a Shelby GT350. The GT350\u2019s driver aged visibly waiting for the Peel to cross the finish line, but finish it did. Incredibly cute, which paid off in the bidding with a fabulous price that was enthusiastically applauded by the auction bidders. Driven onto the lawn of any concours or show it will upstage Duesenbergs and Ferraris. At this price, the first of several Weiner collection blockbuster results, it should.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 261 1959 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 71344; Coral Red\/Black leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $25,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $20,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $23,000. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel covers, blackwall tires, luggage rack, tail portholes, FMR diamond badged, 3 wheels \u2013 Original and unrestored. Rear seat missing. Plexiglas top is slightly foggy and scratched but sound. Has most of its exterior trim, with more in a basket where the back seat should be. A realistic, feasible project. Bought right, at least in the context of RM\u2019s auction of Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection which focused the attention of essentially everyone in the world with even a modicum of interest in microcars on Madison, Georgia and had sufficient inventory to provide abundant choices and opportunities. The appeal of a KR restoration project is both its simplicity and the charm of the finished creation and this was a reasonable price for this project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 262 1962 Trojan 200 Coupe; S\/N XR7137; Red\/Blue, Green plaid, Grey vinyl; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $47,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $54,625. No Reserve \u2013 Grey vinyl folding sunroof, three wheels, lefthand drive, metric instruments \u2013 Big bubble side windows. Quick but decent repaint, good upholstery, steering wheel, instruments and exterior chrome. Chassis and underbody are aged and coated in old sealer. Usable as is and pretty attractive. An example of the many licensed variants of microcars within Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection, tiny data points scattered around the trend line of these designs\u2019 histories. A Heinkel built in Britain by Peter Agg\u2019s Trojan, but the new owner paid dearly for documenting its place within the Heinkel family tree. This is an expensive Trojan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 267 1956 Fuldamobil S-6 2-Dr. Sedan; S\/N 200604; Hunter Green\/Red plaid vinyl; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $45,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $51,750. No Reserve \u2013 Whitewall tires, four wheels, wheel covers, whitewall tires, dual windshield wipers, electric reverse \u2013 Restored like new. Good paint, chrome, upholstery and gauges. Exterior aluminum brightwork could use a little elbow grease and Mr. Douglas but beyond that small issue this is Fuldamobil is like new. More car-like, with a fully enclosed aerodynamic aluminum body, the Fuldamobil\u2019s anthropomorphic shape is like a marine creature glimpsed in an National Geographic deep sea exploration program. It\u2019s cool, and it\u2019s different, and it\u2019s a sound buy at this price, at least in the context of this microcar-focused event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 272 1970 Honda N600 Hatchback; S\/N 1027328; Dark Red, Black vinyl roof\/Black vinyl; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $20,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $20,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $23,000. No Reserve \u2013 AM-FM, alloy wheels \u2013 Good repaint with some orange peel, sound original interior and vinyl roof. Chassis and underbody are clean and are nearly in showroom condition, consistent with the 13,958 miles on the odometer. Owned and displayed for years at Honda North America\u2019s headquarters. Microcars, called \u2018kei\u2019, were natural for Japan\u2019s postwar recovery and its cramped urban environments. Honda established its North American bridgehead with this model, building on the success and positive reputation of its motorcycles, so it is understandable why it was displayed proudly. Any Honda dealer selling thousands of Civics and Accords a year would be proud and pleased to display it, which makes it a sound value at this price. The Weiner Collection bidders were more intently focused on European products and this Honda seems to have slipped by with insufficient notice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 274 1972 Bond Bug 700ES Coupe; S\/N 8861705; Tangerine Orange\/Black vinyl; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $20,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $15,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $17,250. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels, Black vinyl side curtains, three tricycle arranged wheels, Reliant 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine \u2013 Cracked paint, vinyl graphics, original upholstery. About the same quality of construction and cosmetics as a Bricklin of the same era. This is so Seventies it should be offered with a flowered shirt and bell bottoms but at this price the new owner can afford to make that wardrobe acquisition and even fix the cracked paint without spending more than the value of the finished ensemble.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 277 1967 Solyto Break Camping; S\/N 73573; Grey\/Grey canvas; Grey cloth top; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $18,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $20,700. No Reserve \u2013 Three tricycle-arranged wheels \u2013 Sound but aged original paint, good canvas sling seats, old partial top canvas. A bit aged, but not up to being called tired. A charming and useful French designed and built utility vehicle, but with only 5 1\/2hp it\u2019s not going to carry much camping \u2013 or any other kind of \u2013 gear. Its originality is worth preserving, although everything is here to make a straightforward and simple restoration project. It would make quite an impression at the local farmers\u2019 market with the back loaded with artisanal cheese or free-range eggs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 283 1960 Fiat 600 D Multipla; S\/N 100D108083570; Yellow, Ivory roof\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $60,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $57,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $66,125. No Reserve \u2013 3-row seating, three doors, Ivory wheels, blackwall tires \u2013 Very good paint, chrome and interior. Grungy, dirty, grimy chassis. Clean, orderly engine. Cosmetically but disappointingly restored. Looks good from five feet, just not underneath. This is an impressive price for a cosmetically restored 600. It makes a great first impression, but may be less satisfying with familiarity, especially when it\u2019s considered what alternatives there are for $60,000.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 285 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Type 34 Coupe, Body by Karmann; S\/N 5044950; Light Yellow, Black roof\/Black leatherette, cloth; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $22,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $25,300. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, narrow whitewalls, no radio \u2013 Flawed old repaint, sound replaced upholstery, erratic chrome. Underbody is original and dirty. Sills are wavy and showing some new rust. Interior trim sunrotted. A restoration project after a few years of summer use. Largely original but with many obvious needs, this is a used car that brought a mostly generous price even if it was somewhat out of place among the microcars in RM\u2019s sale of Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 286 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe Roadster; S\/N 3397; Black\/Tan vinyl; Tan cloth top; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $17,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $20,125. No Reserve \u2013 Beige wheels, side curtains \u2013 Quick older repaint, good interior and top, good chrome and aluminum brightwork. Restored and pretty much like new. Needs nothing. Evolved from pedal cars (of which there were examples in Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection) and riding on tall, narrow steel spoke wheels with skinny tires showing the influence of their bicycle antecedents, this is the most attractive of nine Mochets in the Weiner auction. It\u2019s a bit of a stretch to accept the appellation \u2018Grand Luxe\u2019 for it, except in the context of its \u2018No Luxe\u2019 Mochet counterparts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 287 1942 Peugeot VLV; S\/N VLV373; Cream\/Dark Red leatherette; Beige cloth top; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $17,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $20,125. No Reserve \u2013 Single headlight, four wheels, pull up windows, steel wheels, 48 volt 1.3-3.5hp electric motor \u2013 Original, tired and dirty except for a superficial old repaint. Sound and complete. Grungy dash and instruments. The Voiture Legere de Ville built by Peugeot during World War II. Charmingly original and surprisingly practical, its electric power set it apart from the other Bruce Weiner Collection microcars and may have accounted for its appeal being overlooked among the Messerschmitts, Heinkels and Isettas. It represents a good value at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 288 1949 Crosley Farm-O-Road Prototype; S\/N R209900A1; Light Green\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Recent restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $28,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $32,775. No Reserve \u2013 White wheels, dual rear tires, front and rear utility mounts \u2013 Good paint with dust inclusions and some poor prep, decent upholstery. A utilitarian but complete restoration. Powered by a cast iron Crosley engine, not the COBRA (\u2018COpper BRAzed\u2019) sheet metal water jacket version described in the catalog. One of two Farm-O-Road prototypes, developed by Powell Crosley to try to expand the market for his tiny postwar automobiles. Something like 600 Farm-O-Roads were built in production, but this is one of the first (and the other prototype is lost), a proud possession for any farm, ranch or suburban estate at a reasonable price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 289 1959 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 73629; Turquoise\/Black vinyl; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $45,000 \u2013 $55,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $67,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $77,625. No Reserve \u2013 Dual outside mirrors, whitewall tires, luggage rack, wheel covers \u2013 Restored like new and very pretty. Excellent paint, chrome and Plexiglas. Even with nineteen Messerschmitts in the Weiner collection the level of interest in them was high, as the price for this sharp and freshly restored example shows. It\u2019s expensive, but the new owner has good reason to expect no unpleasant surprises and to look forward to many weekends cruising around in it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 291 1955 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 51166; Cream, Red accent\/Red leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $25,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $28,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $32,200. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel covers, blackwall tires \u2013 Good older repaint, dull aluminum trim, worn but sound original interior. Poorly fit Plexiglas roof sealed with packing tape and seriously scratched. A sound and complete vehicle that can be used as is or the basis for a straightforward restoration. According to the catalog, this is an early example with wood moldings for the hatch opening and two-tone paint. It is not impressive cosmetically, nor does the shipping tape bubble mounting add anything to its appeal but it didn\u2019t bring a lot of money, either,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 292 1957 Voisin Biscooter C31; S\/N 2175775; Aluminum\/Red wicker, cloth; Tan cloth top; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $70,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $80,500. No Reserve \u2013 Polished wheel discs, blackwall tires, Jaeger speedometer in steering wheel center, four seats \u2013 Scuffed and pitted aluminum with a quick polish. Good interior and top. Chassis and underbody are aged and unrestored. One of just 16 Biscooters built under Gabriel Voisin\u2019s supervision, unique in its design with oval doors and a 4-seat body. More important as an artifact of automobile history than most of the other microcars in Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection and an important memorial to one of the most creative, individual, idiosyncratic engineers of the first half of the 20th century. The price it brought is appropriate to its significance and rarity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 294 1958 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 67293; Light Blue, Blue fenders\/Red vinyl; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $32,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $37,375. No Reserve \u2013 Dual outside mirrors, wheel discs, three wheels \u2013 Original inside and out, very complete and generally excellent for its age. Very good Plexiglas bubble. Still a Messerschmitt but built by the KR\u2019s designer Fritz Fend through a separate company, FMR. With three owners from new it is in very good original condition and can be used as is or restored. It brought a representative KR price, at least representative here at the Weiner Collection sale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 296 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Special Cabriolet; S\/N 007191; Light Grey\/Black leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $30,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $34,500. No Reserve \u2013 Elite leather rim steering wheel, outside mirror, hubcaps, blackwall tires \u2013 Decent but flawed paint, interior, chrome and top. Some thin, pitted trim chrome. A usable cosmetic restoration. A powerhouse among the Weiner Collection\u2019s microcars with 25hp and distinctly car-like in contrast to the many 3-wheelers, it brought a sound price for its reasonable condition and cheeky appeal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 297 1959 Goggomobil TL-400 Transporter Pickup \u2018Coca-Cola\u2019; S\/N 08233108; Red, \u2018Coca-Cola\u2019\/Grey vinyl; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $125,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $138,000. No Reserve \u2013 Sliding doors, whitewall tires on white wheels, Red Plexiglas windshield visor, extended cab body partially enclosing the cargo bed \u2013 Restored like new with very good paint, chrome and underbody. Upholstery is good. Some scuffed aluminum trim. One of several Goggomobil transporters in the collection, all brilliantly restored to celebrate various sugary indulgences. The bidders went wild for them and this example brought a huge cheer from the crowd when the bidding exceeded $100,000.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 298 1962 Messerschmitt KR 200 Service Car; S\/N 78904; Silver, Red\/Red leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $82,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $94,875. No Reserve \u2013 Tow bar, rear seat interior wind wings, dual outside mirrors, wheel covers, whitewalls, radio antenna \u2013 Good paint, chrome, interior and Plexiglas. Aluminum exterior brightwork polished over still visible pitting. Vinyl graphics. A very good car and extremely presentable. Designed to be driven to an auto repair customer\u2019s location, then hooked to the customer\u2019s car\u2019s rear bumper with the supplied tow bar and trailed back to the garage, later reversing the process to deliver the automobile back to its owner. The package includes the only known original Messerschmitt Service Car tow bar in existence. The presentation is like new or better and the bidders went wild for it resulting in this eye-opening price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 299 1957 Biscuter 200-F Roadster; S\/N 16397; Silver\/Blue leatherette; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $27,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $31,625. No Reserve \u2013 Black cloth tonneau cover, skirts \u2013 Poor old repaint over fiberglass body. Tired but sound original interior and tonneau cover. Aged chrome, engine, chassis and underbody. No top bows. Needs restoration. Badged Autonacional SA. The design for Gabriel Voisin\u2019s Biscooter was sold to Autonacional in Spain and became the Biscuter. This is one of the cuter Biscuters, with bodywork that emulates a badly shrunken and somewhat distorted Pegaso. Its weirdness and semi-conventional bodywork may have escaped the passions of the bidders here and it represents one of the better values in an otherwise full retail auction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 300 1976 Triumph TR6 Convertible; S\/N CF57846U0; Maroon\/Tan leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel trim rings, redline tires, cassette stereo, luggage rack, two tops, overdrive \u2013 Sound older repaint with some scuffs and discoloration, crazing on rear body. Body shop dust in body joints. Good original interior. Engine cleaned up but not to the extent it could be called detailed. A sound, solid driver with two owners from new. This was the biggest vehicle in the Weiner Collection auction, a bit of a fish out of water among the Isettas, Goggomobils and Biscuters, but it still brought a reasonable price for its less than optimum condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 307 1967 Subaru 360 Custom Station Wagon; S\/N K14234131; Light Grey, Black roof\/Black vinyl; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $25,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Fender mirrors, AM-FM \u2013 Sound but unattractive old repaint over old paint. Good original upholstery. Chassis and underbody squirted with chassis black. Straight, sound body with good rubber seals. How far has Subaru come in 46 years? From this 360 Custom wagon to the Rally champion WRX, that\u2019s how far. This is a rare never officially imported car in the US but it would be a terrific showroom display for a passionate, successful Subaru dealer and at this price that\u2019s its highest and best use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 308 1962 Mazda R-360 Coupe; S\/N 1082; Cream, Maroon roof\/Maroon vinyl; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Antenna but no visible radio, dual outside mirrors, wheel covers, whitewall tires, jack, tool roll, original owner\u2019s manual, service books and more \u2013 Sound original body paint but flat, dull roof that looks like terra cotta. Dull, torn, stiff original upholstery. Very cool, very original. Pitted chrome. A charming survivor with ample potential. Mazda has, if anything, come even further that Subaru in the 51 years since this R-360 was built, surviving a fraught alliance with Ford and now standing on its own as one of the powers in the Japanese auto industry. This is an impressively cute coupe in exceptionally sound and complete original condition bought for a reasonable price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 309 1961 SEAT 600; S\/N 600BA093427; Light Blue\/Tan vinyl, cloth; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $21,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $24,150. No Reserve \u2013 No sunroof \u2013 Good paint and chrome. Sun rotted interior vinyl. Clean underbody, orderly engine. Presentable, usable Spanish Fiat. It needs some work to remedy some of its age-related deterioration and will start a heated conversation when it attempts to enter an Italian car show. The price is fair to both the buyer and the seller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 310 1958 Biscuter 200-I Furgoneta; S\/N ANR3340; Red, Wood\/Red leatherette; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $19,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $21,850. No Reserve \u2013 Wood doors and rear body panels \u2013 Poor old repaint, sound wood and varnish, worn original upholstery. Dirty inside. Sound and complete but aged everywhere. A serviceable commercial vehicle and a usable Biscuter at a reasonable price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 311 1958 BMW-Isetta 600 Limousine; S\/N 34318; Azure Blue, Grey roof\/Grey vinyl, cloth; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $92,000. No Reserve \u2013 Folding sunroof, stretched wheelbase, front and one side door \u2013 Very good paint, interior and dashboard. Underbody done nearly like new. A very good example. Not only an unusual model, but impressively restored, detailed and presented. Even all that, however, may not be enough to explain the price it brought.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 312 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Deluxe Convertible, Body by Karmann; S\/N 10702874; Dark Olive Green\/Green leatherette; Beige cloth top; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $75,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $57,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $66,125. No Reserve \u2013 Blaupunkt multiband radio, instruments, clock, Bosch external horns, Dehne gas gauge, 100,000 kilometer badge, trafficators, fog lights, mud flaps, Sperwolf shift lock \u2013 Dull but sound old repaint. Good original upholstery, chrome and top. Clean engine is nearly like new. Underbody is old but orderly. Highly original and reasonably well maintained, the VW is important in Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection because it and others like it spelled the end of the microcar era. The new owner of this car got a highly optioned example at a retail price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 315 1970 Subaru 360 Pickup; S\/N KBA4310504; Grey\/Grey vinyl; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $25,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $27,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $31,050. No Reserve \u2013 Side-opening bed sides, outside mirrors on nose-mounted stalks \u2013 Good paint and interior. This is either a 13,488 km original truck with a repaint or a surprisingly well restored truck. Either way, it caught the bidders\u2019 attention and brought a somewhat surprising price. It needs little to be used, however, and has utility value as a showpiece for a Subaru dealership, independent service shop or business.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 318 1956 BMW-Isetta 300 Sedan; S\/N 415857; Light Grey, Red\/Blue-Green plaid cloth; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Incomplete restoration, 4- condition; Hammered Sold at $11,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $12,650. No Reserve \u2013 Black vinyl folding sunroof, \u2018Z-mold\u2019 side paint treatment, four wheels \u2013 Reupholstered seats inside along with a jumble of other parts. Bad original paint but sound. Z-mold trim is missing, unless it\u2019s hidden among the other detritus inside the car. Largely complete and reasonably sound, a realistic project for the time between now and the beginning of the driving season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 324 1961 Fiat 500K Giardiniera; S\/N 120\/017780; White\/Blue, White vinyl; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $17,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $19,550. No Reserve \u2013 Full length Black vinyl folding sunroof, silver steel wheels, hubcaps, blackwalls, side opening rear door, suicide front doors \u2013 Good paint, fair chrome, sound interior, dull exterior aluminum. Chassis is covered in oil and road grime. Good original paint. Your riding lawnmower has more grunt than this Fiat, which is supposed to haul around your family and all their impedimenta. Speeding tickets are not likely to be an issue and returning it to presentable operating condition presents a manageable project for the spring. It\u2019s a sound value at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 326 1960 Biscuter 200-C Commercial; S\/N 9A17052; Dark Red\/Parchment leatherette; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $23,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $26,450. No Reserve \u2013 Partial rear wheel skirts, four seats, side hinged rear door, varnished wood rear body sides, sliding windows \u2013 Quick repaint, revarnish and upholstery. Cracked steering wheel, dirty chassis. Cute and unusual but needs a serious restoration. It\u2019s not hard to develop an affinity for Biscuters. The name is enough by itself. The ample selection of bodywork, all of it at best \u2018utilitarian\u2019 in concept and construction is another. The association with Gabriel Voisin makes them nearly irresistible. This station wagon-esque example is all those things with the intrigue of varnished exterior wood as a bonus. It\u2019s nearly good enough to use as it is and will clean up well with a modicum of effort. Among the pricey microcars at the Bruce Weiner Collection auction is a sound value at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 339 1950 Bond Minicar Mk A Convertible; S\/N A12347; Aluminum\/Blue vinyl; Maroon vinyl top; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Incomplete restoration, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $9,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $10,350. No Reserve \u2013 Tricycle-style three-wheeler \u2013 Aluminum body panels roughly ground off and badly scored. A restoration project of very manageable proportions. Complete with headlights, wraparound windshield, top frame and an old, cracked top to use as a pattern. There was no shortage of projects among the 200 vehicles offered at RM\u2019s Bruce Weiner Collection auction. Most of them were largely complete, like this Bond, and represented a manageable project for even novice restorers. $10,350 is not a lot to acquire a collector car with character and rarity, not to mention occupying nights and weekends in a productive enterprise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 340 1950 Rovin D3 Roadster; S\/N 1309; Rust, Primer\/Red leatherette; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Incomplete restoration, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $6,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $6,900. No Reserve \u2013 Luggage rack \u2013 Complete but needs everything. Project car money for a project car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 342 1958 Eshelman Sportabout Coupe; S\/N 58S-122-004; White, Rust\/None; Estimate $3,000 \u2013 $5,000; Incomplete restoration, 4- condition; Hammered Sold at $2,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $2,300. No Reserve \u2013 Allstate speedometer, Wisconsin THD air-cooled 2-cylinder engine \u2013 Partly assembled and needs everything. An unusual example of an American-made microcar, called a coupe but looking remarkably El Camino-ish. At this price, no harm, no foul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 543 1961 Isetta 300 Coupe; S\/N A329070; Blue\/Grey vinyl, cloth; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $27,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $31,625. No Reserve \u2013 Hubcaps, Grey leatherette folding sunroof, three wheels \u2013 Good repaint, interior and brightwork. Some pitted and superficially polished interior aluminum. Chassis and underbody restored like new but a little neglected and aged. British built under license from BMW and restored to like new condition, an unusual example from the final era of microcars during the Suez crisis and resulting oil shortage. Better than most of the Isettas in the Bruce Weiner collection and reasonable at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 544 1958 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 67253; Red\/Black leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $47,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $54,625. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel covers, whitewalls \u2013 Excellent paint, chrome, interior and Plexiglas. Restored like new throughout with abundant eye appeal. Built by Messerschmitt designer\u2019s Fahrzeug und Maschinenbau Regensburg company, freshly restored and a prime example of the type as well as buyers\u2019 willingness to pay whatever it took to secure a trophy acquisition from Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection. This is an expensive Kabinenroller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 545 1953 Champion 400H Coupe; S\/N 800830A01; Red\/Burgundy leatherette, cloth; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $57,500. No Reserve \u2013 Grey vinyl folding full length sunroof, disc wheels, hubcaps, rollup side windows \u2013 Good repaint except for flaw on engine cover. Good interior and chrome, loose fitting folding roof. Chassis and engine to museum display standards. An intriguing design exercise with a body that is symmetrical front-to-rear and looks like a Porsche 356 that was washed in too hot water, then shortened during drying. Almost 2,000 were built, but who\u2019s ever seen one? A clever microcar with big car attitude that the Weiner Collection bidders appreciated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 546 1956 Velam-Isetta; S\/N 263013; Ivory\/White, Red leatherette, Black cloth; Black cloth top; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $32,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $37,375. No Reserve \u2013 Jaeger speedometer in steering wheel center, four wheels \u2013 Thick old repaint, worn sunroof fabric, aluminum painted bumpers. Sound interior. Many flaws, none of them serious. Built in France under license with a completely different, and unusually sculptural body This really is a different and more attractive (how French) take on the basic Isetta design with the rear body neatly enclosing the engine and rear tires. It is much more egg-like than the BMW-Isetta \u2018Rolling Egg\u2019 design. Not especially attractively presented but also far too good to warrant re-restoration, the new owner took home good value for this much money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 547 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Targa; S\/N 4762901469; Malaga Red, Black sills\/Black leatherette, Red plaid cloth; Black pebble top; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $22,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $25,875. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels, Michelin XAS blackwalls, Blaupunkt AM-FM, books and manuals \u2013 Fair repaint, otherwise original. Engine and chassis cleaned up and orderly. Shows 43,615 believable miles. A good, clean, sound car that is better than a driver. $8,250 new in 1976, which doesn\u2019t translate into much of an ROI over the last 37 years but brought a realistic price here. It\u2019s good enough that it never should be restored, just kept up and preserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 548 1957 Biscuter 200-A \u2018Zapatilla\u2019; S\/N AN2035; Aluminum\/Red leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Tube bumpers, red wheels, blackwall tires, top \u2013 Good older restoration showing some age but no appreciable use. Nearly like new. The 2-stroke single puts all its 9 horsepower to the ground through the right front wheel only, eliminating the need for the complication and expense of a differential. Thoroughly restored and attractively presented although showing age, the new owner got an historic and usable little microcar for the price. And it even has reverse gear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 550 1958 Goggomobil Dart Roadster; S\/N 131383; Black\/Red vinyl, White piping; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $47,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $54,050. No Reserve \u2013 Black vinyl tonneau cover, no top \u2013 Mostly original, complete and sound. Engine is dirty and oily appropriate to the 23,555 miles on the odometer. Paint has minor cracks, left headlight cover cracked. Good windshield, thin frame chrome. An Australian licensed Goggomobil built on an imported chassis and drivetrain with an Australian designed and built fiberglass body that is exceptionally good looking. The car isn\u2019t in the best shape, but it\u2019s one of the most attractive vehicles in the collection, although this much money would buy a Lotus Elan, or two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 552 1963 Messerschmitt KR 200 Convertible; S\/N 79774; Ivory\/Black leatherette; Faded Black cloth top; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $30,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $32,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $37,375. No Reserve \u2013 Outside mirrors, luggage rack, odd high-mounted bumpers, yellow headlight bulbs, parking lights, side marker lights \u2013 Repainted and maybe new seat upholstery but otherwise original, complete and sound. A French delivered KR convertible with accessories particular to the country The distinction between this and other KRs is slight, except for the high mounted, thin tubing bumper that looks like a pencil moustache on the KR\u2019s nose. Very French, and very effective in getting the attention of the Weiner Collection bidders which resulted in a healthy price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 553 1961 BMW-Isetta 300 Police Car; S\/N 593852; Dark Green\/Green leatherette; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $75,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $86,250. No Reserve \u2013 Blue rotating light, Graf vinyl folding sunroof, four wheels, sliding side windows \u2013 Restored like new. Excellent paint and interior. Chassis and underbody like new. Yes, this is an actually Isetta police car, used in Duderstadt, Germany and probably more useful negotiating narrow alleys than in apprehending speeders. The restoration is above reproach, although the price is extreme.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 561 1957 Iso Isettacarro Truck; S\/N B158073; Light Blue\/Black leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $45,000 \u2013 $55,000; Truck restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $85,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $97,750. No Reserve \u2013 Varnished wood bed with sideboards, bumpers, dual outside mirrors \u2013 Folding sunroof, new wood body. Conventional chassis layout with shaft drive. Spanish built. Good paint, interior, top and varnish. Dull bright trim. Chassis superficially done, steering wheel and inside of cab not done. Variant of the Italian Iso Autocarro built under license in Spain and rated at a half-ton capacity, which seriously taxed the 9.5 hp of its Isetta split single 2-stroke engine. The restoration is good, but nothing exceptional, about what\u2019s expected of a truck restoration. The price, however, is truly exceptional, blowing through RM\u2019s high estimate by more than 50%.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 562 1954 Mi-Val Tipo MO Mivalino; S\/N 30321; Light Green\/Green vinyl; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $75,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $72,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $83,375. No Reserve \u2013 Three wheels, original promotional literature, spare tire, certificate of origin and Italian documentation \u2013 Original vehicle with a poor old and chipped repaint but sound upholstery, bright trim and Plexiglas bubble. Engine slightly oiled and grimy. Acquired from the family of the original dealer, who had retained it from new, never sold and entirely intact. Italian built on Messerschmitt components with Mi-Val\u2019s own Motocarrozzetta engine. Extremely rare with the entire production estimated at no more than 100 units. An amazing time capsule vehicle in completely original condition aside from the paint and a wonderful, if expensive, story to tell at every show and concours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 563 1963 Goggomobil TL-250 Transporter \u2018Dubble Bubble\u2019; S\/N A0758; Yellow, White roof, \u2018Dubble Bubble\u2019\/Grey leatherette; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $100,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $115,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $132,250. No Reserve \u2013 Whitewalls, sliding side doors, double rear doors \u2013 A quality restoration to nearly like new condition with excellent paint and chrome. Underbody is a little aged, dusty and oily. Originally owned by the German Bundespost. Come to think of it, a little lightweight high capacity vehicle like this might make a lot of sense for urban deliveries for the struggling USPS today. Exceptionally well restored in one of Bruce Weiner\u2019s sugary confection liveries, a style and presentation appropriate to the Goggo\u2019s cheek and obviously appealing to the auction\u2019s bidders who paid full retail and then some for it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 567 1973 Datsun 240Z Coupe; S\/N HLS30-129076; Orange\/Black leatherette; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $21,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $24,150. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels, Michelin radial blackwalls, 4-speed, AM-FM, rear window louvers \u2013 A very attractive, clean, orderly Z showing 40,063 believable miles. Looks like original paint and interior. Bumpers scratched as expected. An exceptional, highly original, correct and sorted example of a watershed automobile that has never been recognized in the collector car market for what it meant, maybe because they sold over 46,000 of them in the U.S. alone. This is a choice example that brought a modest price that could on the basis of condition and originality been $5,000 or more higher without being silly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 568 1955 Iso Isetta Coupe; S\/N IMI001851; Cream, Burgundy\/Beige vinyl, cloth; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $33,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $37,950. No Reserve \u2013 Beige vinyl folding sunroof, bumperettes, whitewalls \u2013 Spanish-built Iso. Fair paint and interior, stiff, dirty sunroof. Overspray on underbody and chassis. A superficial cosmetic redo of a sound and complete car. Not as nice as that catalog\u2019s \u2018subject of a complete restoration\u2019 would have you believe, the bidders appropriately handicapped its condition and value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 575 1958 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller; S\/N 67327; Dark Red\/Black vinyl, White piping; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $55,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $63,250. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel covers, whitewalls \u2013 A very attractive and fresh restoration with excellent paint, interior and chrome. A concours Messerschmitt? A concours price, in any event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 583 1949 Voisin Biscooter Prototype; S\/N 000006; Aluminum\/Dark Red; Beige cloth top; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $57,500 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $66,125. No Reserve \u2013 Gnome et Rhone 125cc single, 3-speed transmission, dual ratio supplemental gearbox \u2013 One of about 15 prototypes built by SNECMA and eventually given to the Biscooter designer Gabriel Voisin with traceable and documented history back to him. Rough and complete, more an historic artifact than a car. Should never be restored. A rare piece of history with a direct connection to one of the early 20th century\u2019s most creative, thoughtful and innovative designers of aircraft and automobiles, a vehicle that deserves to be displayed at Pebble Beach as a tribute to a man whose creativity was not bounded by convention, only mechanics, structure and function. Bought right by a collector who will take good care of it and, probably loaded with luggage and fishing equipment, maybe share it and the story of Gabriel Voisin with others. A modest price for a piece of history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 587 1966 Peel Trident Coupe; S\/N E157; Red\/Black leatherette; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $90,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $103,500. No Reserve \u2013 No odometer, three wheels \u2013 Is this a Cyclops? Dull old repaint. Aged chassis and interior. Original except for the paint. Bubble is attached to the body and folds forward for interior access. Very cool. At this price Peel\u2019s tag line, \u2018Almost cheaper than walking\u2019 no longer applies, but this is one of the most extravagant, futuristic vehicles in Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection. It looks like George Jetson should be behind the wheel. A seriously fabulous vehicle that will bring traffic to a halt no matter where it appears. It\u2019s also seriously expensive but so unusual price is mostly irrelevant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 588 1964 Lightburn Zeta Sports; S\/N 2871; Red\/Red leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $45,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $51,750. No Reserve \u2013 FMR \u2018Tiger\u2019 18.5hp engine \u2013 Sound old repaint, interior and top. Dull aluminum trim, good top. Chassis and underbody have been done but not very well. A good driver. The appeal of this Australian-built Lightburn is largely in the performance from its 489cc 19.5hp FMR \u2018Tiger\u2019 engine and the spare, streamlined two-seat open bodywork. Rare, with just 28 documented and no more than 50 claimed, and rather attractively bodied, the price is no more than ample, and not quite generous.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 589 1956 Heinkel Kabine 150 Coupe; S\/N 301431; Orange\/?; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Incomplete restoration, 4- condition; Hammered Sold at $18,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $20,700. No Reserve \u2013 Three wheels, folding sunroof \u2013 Awful repaint sprayed over just about everything except the windows. Interior disassembled. Dead, curdled body seals. Good side windows, wiper scratched windshield. Generally complete but scrofulous. This is a generous price for a mistreated Heinkel that isn\u2019t the \u2018unrestored\u2019, \u2018unmolested\u2019, \u2018original\u2019 example described in the catalog. Its restoration isn\u2019t going to be difficult, but its presentation and cataloging are disappointing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 590 1955 Inter 175A Berline; S\/N 1706; Cream\/Dark Red vinyl; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $140,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $161,000. No Reserve \u2013 Grey vinyl folding sunroof, single headlight, cycle front fenders, three wheels, \u2018Gyrostarter\u2019 inertial engine starter \u2013 Good paint, chrome and interior. Engine and chassis like new. Body chipped behind the roof on the right (latch) side. Fogged speedometer lens. Cute front wheels with cycle fenders that turn with the wheels. Rare, and exceptionally different, even among the many ingenious creations in Bruce Weiner\u2019s collection, but what caused this Inter to accelerate to this price is not immediately, or in retrospect, obvious. This is huge money, even on this day in this microcar-obsessed place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 591 1959 Messerschmitt KR 200 Convertible; S\/N 69522; Red\/Red leatherette; Faded Black cloth top; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $25,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $29,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $33,350. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel discs, blackwall tires, dual outside mirrors \u2013 Poor orange peely repaint, sound upholstery, decent chrome, fair exterior aluminum, cracked windshield seal and steering yoke. Badly aged and faded top. Would be a lot better with a good paint job, new top, general cleanup and attention to the aluminum brightwork. A generous price for a mediocre Messerschmitt with British market details, but a convertible which adds to its enjoyment in warmer seasons when the bubble top becomes an oven.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 594 1951 Reyonnah Roadster; S\/N 15324; Beige\/Red, White vinyl; Burgundy top; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $184,000. No Reserve \u2013 Luggage rack, disc wheels, blackwall tires, four wheels, hydraulic brakes \u2013 A soft top version, one of about 17 built, with front suspension that drops and folds when the nose is lifted to fit into tiny interstices in parking lots or even a garden gate. Demonstrated on the block by Jonathan Sierakowski and Brent Earlywine. Prow-shaped nose, step plates along the sides to ease step-over into the interior. Restored like new and one of the pre-auction stars. The name is its creator\u2019s last name, Hannoyer, spelled backwards (an artifice that occurs frequently among microcars and microcar engine builders). Received by the Weiner Collection bidders with great anticipation and cheered when it was hammered sold at this exceptional price. But, if a Reyonnah fills a vacant place in a collection, this is likely to be the best chance to get one in a long time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 595 1955 Messerschmitt KR 200 Kabinenroller Vic Hyde; S\/N 50050; Maroon, White accent\/Tan leatherette, Maroon piping; Clear Plexiglas top; Estimate $45,000 \u2013 $55,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $115,000. No Reserve \u2013 Vic Hyde\u2019s (One Man Band) KR 200, loaded with stuff. Outside horns, headlight visors, spinner wire wheelcovers, whitewalls, Weltfunk Autosuper AU545 radio, luggage rack, clock, rear seat wind wings, multiple license plates and badges \u2013 Excellent paint, chrome, interior and Plexiglas. Restored better than new. Engine is like new if a little dusty. A sharp car with unique history. Given by Messerschmitt to Vic Hyde, a flamboyant stage performer noted for his \u2018one-man band\u2019 act, who drove it across Europe, Scandinavia and America on tour. The collection of accessories and badges is original to Vic Hyde\u2019s ownership and many Messerschmitt miles. A vehicle that has real appeal both as an early second-generation monocoque body Messerschmitt and as a cultural artifact, it brought an extraordinary price but will give its new owner many enjoyable weekends showing off. It\u2019s expensive but not unreasonably so, especially on this microcar-crazy weekend. (photo: Darin Schnabel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 597 1957 Heinkel Kabine 150; S\/N 305056; Grecian White\/Brown plaid; Estimate $20,000 \u2013 $25,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $31,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $35,650. No Reserve \u2013 VDP clock, Grey vinyl folding sunroof, 4-stroke Heinkel engine, three wheels \u2013 Sun rotted interior vinyl, good cloth. Decent paint and chrome. Engine and chassis are orderly and not grimy. Usable as is at least until the interior vinyl completely disintegrates. The Heinkel, although employing an Isetta concept, was completely different and much lighter due to monocoque construction. It also employed a Heinkel 4-stroke engine, much to the delight of insects routinely fogged by the oily exhaust of passing Isettas and Messerschmitts. This is a sound and usable example that brought a Bruce Weiner Collection-appropriate price not likely to be matched anywhere else.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 599 1952 Lloyd LS 300 Kombi; S\/N 12908; Olive Green, Green hood\/Blue vinyl; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $25,000; Unrestored original, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $8,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $9,200. No Reserve \u2013 Two row seating, side hinged rear door \u2013 Fabric covered and painted body over wood. All original with poor old repaint, tired interior, dead cushions and dull, pitted exterior brightwork. Hand-lettered sign in German from a former owner displayed in the windshield said something like, \u2018Don\u2019t ever restore this car\u2019 and that is appropriate. It\u2019s not handsome, but it is original except for paintwork necessary to preserve the wood and fabric body. Its resemblance to a \u2018real\u2019 automobile was a detriment at this microcar-centric auction, and it was dismissed by the bidders with this result.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 601 1956 B.A.G. Spatz Roadster; S\/N 00236; White\/Brown leatherette; Black leatherette top; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $28,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $32,200. No Reserve \u2013 Maroon steel wheels, hubcaps, blackwall tires, top and bows, tonneau cover \u2013 Good repaint and new upholstery, otherwise original and aged. Dull exterior aluminum trim, thin chrome. A usable driver as is, but would have more appeal restored and isn\u2019t really original enough to warrant preservation. \u2018Spatz\u2019 means sparrow, appropriate to this cheeky little songbird of a car. The frame and 4-wheel independent suspension were designed by Dr. Hans Ledwinka, a figure in the German auto industry nearly as important and ubiquitous as Dr. Porsche. One of just 859 built (one has to appreciate the precision of Germans in keeping meticulous records even of nearly forgotten marques and models) this Sparrow\u2019s condition leaves a lot to be desired, which is reflected in its price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 603 1958 F.M.R. TG 500 Tiger Kabinenroller; S\/N 20554; Rose, Black fenders\/Black vinyl; Clear Bubble top; Estimate $125,000 \u2013 $150,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $280,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $322,000. No Reserve \u2013 Tinted windshield visor, radio, dual outside mirrors, whitewalls, luggage rack, rear mounted spare, four wheels with wide rear track, pontoon fenders and chrome stone guards, 494cc 2-cylinder 2-stroke 20.5hp FMR engine \u2013 Restored like new. Very good paint, chrome, upholstery and Plexiglas. One of 320 believed built and about 150 that survive, this is the GTO of microcars with a big engine stuffed under the rear cover that gives it performance comparable with, and in many cases better than, contemporaries with engines three and four times its displacement in conventional automobile models. The restoration is above reproach, if a little aged, and this is the only one known in Rose and Black (if that makes any difference.) Apparently it did, because the Tiger blew the top off RM\u2019s pre-sale estimate by almost a factor of two and set the absolute benchmark for microcars in the Bruce Weiner Collection auction: nearly 1\/3 million dollars by the time the commission was added. $1\/3 million for 9 feet 10 inches of 78 mph performance. Oh well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 604 1956 Avolette Record Deluxe Roadster; S\/N 703526; Coral\/Black; Estimate $45,000 \u2013 $55,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $65,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $74,750. No Reserve \u2013 Single central headlight, blackwall tires, full circumferential mid-body bumper, four wheels, wraparound windshield, Maico 250cc two-stroke single \u2013 Good paint, chrome, interior and external aluminum. Restored like new and nearly unbearably cute. The personal spaceship or carnival bumper-car school of microcar design is as well expressed in this Avolette and anywhere \u2013 except maybe the Peel Trident. Its condition is very good and with 14hp it has enough power to stand a reasonable chance of staying out from under Expeditions and Suburbans. Its high cuteness-value, as well as the quality of its presentation is reflected in the price it achieved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 606 1952 Mochet CM-125 Commerciale; S\/N 3215; Dark Blue, Black fenders\/Black leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $15,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $17,250. No Reserve \u2013 Clamshell fenders with fender-top headlights, box bed with covered wagon top, four spindly wire wheels \u2013 Excellent cosmetics on this close to concours restoration of a rudimentary small truck with 330 pounds cargo capacity. Meticulously restored and sharply presented, but also very strange (ah, but it was made in France, eh?) It\u2019s hard not to come to the conclusion this price is a good value for money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 607 1958 Burgfalke FB250; S\/N 01635; Blue, Grey\/Brown leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $18,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $20,700. No Reserve \u2013 VDO clock, turn signals, Black leatherette tonneau, Black cloth side curtains, cream steel wheels, blackwall tires, fender mirror \u2013 Poor repaint over lumpy body, sound old upholstery and tonneau cover. Top probably useful as a pattern but has its bows. Underbody, chassis and engine are surprisingly clean and good. An easy restoration that doesn\u2019t need parts of a remarkably complete and original car, one of two shipped to the US and never used so the 2,622km on the odometer are probably real. \u2018Falcon Castle\u2019 is as close as Google Translate can render Burgfalke. It is a moderately updated successor to the B.A.G. Spatz (a sparrow) and much more original than the Spatz which sold here a few minutes earlier for 50% more. The new owner may have to wrestle with the preserve or restore decision, but has a modestly priced sporty microcar that the other bidders overlooked as the Weiner auction wound down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 608 1951 Gutbrod Superior 600 Coupe; S\/N 67336; Blue\/Grey cloth; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $25,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $14,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $16,100. No Reserve \u2013 Grey folding sunroof, hubcaps, blackwall tires, trafficators \u2013 Museum repaint and interior, otherwise aged, original and tired but sound and complete. The ingenuity and persistence of the postwar German microcar builders is remarkable. In this case there are only two fender dies; opposite corners are taken from a single die. The Pushmi-Pullyu look of the Champion 400H which employed similar but more extreme double use of body dies is less extreme in the Gutbrod, largely due to its more car-like 3-box form and headlights neatly faired into the front fenders. This example\u2019s condition is typical of long museum display of a largely original car and, along with its non-extreme design, accounts for its modest price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 609 1970 SMZ S-3A Convertible; S\/N 076311; Blue\/Blue vinyl; Dark Blue leatherette top; Estimate $15,000 \u2013 $20,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $11,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $12,650. No Reserve \u2013 Hand controls, Cream wheels, hubcaps, blackwall tries, sliding side windows \u2013 Good paint, interior and top. Engine, chassis and underbody superficially restored. Good exterior chrome but dull aluminum. Built in Russia for use by handicapped war veterans. Leave it to the Russians to design a vehicle that looks like a Jeep and has a convertible top and side curtains in its sub-Arctic climate. Hard to find, harder to like, but at least it can boast legendary Brezhnev-era Russian reliability and a modest price on this day when modest prices were few and far between.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 611 1954 Lloyd LP 400; S\/N 55549; Green, Green leatherette roof\/Plaid cloth; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Enthusiast restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $27,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $31,050. No Reserve \u2013 Clock, folding sunroof, white disc wheels, blackwall tires \u2013 Decent paint, chrome, interior and sunroof. Engine and chassis done to workmanlike driving standards. As good as it needs to be. Now bodied with steel panels over the same wood frame, this Lloyd at least has had some cosmetic attention to make it more presentable. The price is substantially higher than the very original fabric covered wood bodied LS 300 sold earlier today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 612 1957 Vespa 400 Coupe; S\/N 06938; Blue\/Black cloth; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $25,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $28,750. No Reserve \u2013 Cream wheels, Dark Grey folding full sunroof, turn signals \u2013 Original paint with some margins chipped and surface rusted but easily fixed. Sound upholstery in a cool Art Deco-ish check pattern that could have come from a Voisin. Dirty original engine with melted spark plug boots. Sound and usable or easily restored. Built by VESPA\u2019s French affiliate, ACMA, and essentially original throughout, even a dealer\u2019s window decal from Cannes. The overall condition reflects the car\u2019s age and will take some effort in the quest for reliable operation, but needs little more than that. It is a sound value at this price on this day in this microcar-mad environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 613 1958 Goggomobil TL-400 Transporter \u2018PEZ\u2019; S\/N 08233602; Blue, White roof\/Gray leatherette; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $100,000; Concours restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $172,500. No Reserve \u2013 Translucent Blue windshield visor, sliding side doors, single seat, side hinged rear doors \u2013 Over the top restoration with beautiful painted graphics. The last of Bruce Weiner\u2019s beautifully restored brace of Goggomobil transporters, like the others liveried to celebrate sweet indulgences. This one features a Donald Duck Pez dispenser on one side and a Mickey Mouse on the other. At this price this Goggomobil is also an indulgence, but it\u2019s the last of the type in the sale and it was time to step up in order to take one home. (photo: Darin Schnabel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 614 1959 BMW-Isetta 300 Three-Wheel Special Export Model; S\/N 604283; Turquoise Green, Cream\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $35,000 \u2013 $45,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $35,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $40,250. No Reserve \u2013 White vinyl folding sunroof, luggage rack, wicker picnic hamper, hubcaps, three wheels \u2013 Restored almost like new with attractive paint, interior and chrome. A price appropriate to the other Rolling Eggs from the Bruce Weiner Collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 618 1965 King Midget Series III Roadster; S\/N B036108; White\/Red, White leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $8,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $9,200. No Reserve \u2013 Maroon steel wheels, blackwall tries, side curtains, bumpers, turn signals, Wisconsin 4-stroke single-cylinder engine \u2013 Good paint cracked by one deck lid hinge. Sound upholstery and top. Dusty, neglected engine and chassis. 5,235 miles look real. The American-made King Midgets didn\u2019t have the same effect on the Bruce Weiner Collection bidders as the more-fabled European microcars, possibly because in the U.S. they were peculiar kit cars far from the mainstream of postwar auto manufacture. It\u2019s telling to compare this Wisconsin-engined 9 1\/2hp King with, say, a 289\/200hp Ford Falcon of the same year. Today they\u2019re worth about the same, and few enough collectors would prefer the much more rare King Midget.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 622 1958 Goggomobil T-250 2-Dr. Sedan; S\/N 0196154; Turquoise, Ivory roof\/Black cloth, Grey vinyl; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $55,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $63,250. No Reserve \u2013 Windshield visor, Blaupunkt radio, whitewalls, Black cloth folding sunroof \u2013 Very good paint, chrome and interior. Restored like new throughout. A meticulously restored example of a car-like microcar from the Weiner collection, the new owner can expect it will have few if any needs before being hauled out of the garage for a fun day around town. This is strong money for it, but it is as good as it gets and that is worth a premium.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 623 1955 Fuji Cabin Coupe; S\/N 57570076; Light Grey\/Maroon leather; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $126,500. No Reserve \u2013 Three wheels, single central headlight \u2013 Restored like new with excellent paint and interior. Fiberglass monocoque body. One of only 85 believed to have been built. Seductive curved body is even more a work of art that the German Fuldamobils. The bidders were waiting for this and pounced on it with resolve and enthusiasm although even at this over-estimate price it can hardly be called egregiously expensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 632 1958 Rollera Roadster; S\/N T2002020; Red\/Black leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $55,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $63,250. No Reserve \u2013 Luggage rack, spinner wheel covers, whitewalls, tricycle style three-wheeler, Cyclops headlight, exposed engine on left side next to the driver \u2013 Restored like new. Very good paint, chrome, upholstery and top. Nearly impossibly cute. OK, this report has to have one reference to Shriners, for whom this would be the parade vehicle of all parade vehicles. It\u2019s cute, shiny, tiny and cute [yes, double-cute] and brought a superior price for all the right reasons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 633 1953 Rovin D4 Roadster; S\/N 2686; Black\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $26,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $29,900. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels \u2013 Poor old orange peely paint, sound upholstery and top, dull aluminum exterior brightwork. Dirty chassis and underbody. Sloppy top fit. A superficial cosmetic redo to barely usable condition. Another symmetrical microcar with interchangeable front and rear panels built in France with a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder 13hp engine. The presentation is disappointing, but the price \u2013 at least to Bruce Weiner \u2013 is not.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 638 1957 BMW-Isetta 300 Sedan; S\/N 433673; Blue\/Blue plaid; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $20,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $12,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $13,800. No Reserve \u2013 Blade cloth folding sunroof, yellowed clear plastic seat covers, turn signals, sliding panel side windows \u2013 Original throughout. Dirty but not gross. Body is sound. Appears to be complete and a straightforward restoration but not usable as is. A sound value for a complete, original Isetta 300 restoration project, although after it is done to showroom standards it will represent an investment greater than it will recover at any venue other than a single-theme auction like this.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 640 1960 Berkeley T60 Roadster; S\/N T60919; Red\/Red leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $10,000 \u2013 $15,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $12,000 plus commission of 15.00%; Final Price $13,800. No Reserve \u2013 Wheel covers, blackwall tires, luggage rack, three wheels, Excelsior 328cc 18hp twin \u2013 Dull old paint, aged but sound upholstery. Oily, grimy engine, running gear and chassis. Thin chrome. Comes with top and bows. All there and easily restored. No better now than it was back in 2005 when it sold for $9,987 at Christie\u2019s sale of the Sharpe Family collection in the UK, but an approachable restoration project whether for use on the road or for vintage racing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Numquam tanto minus – Never has so little cost so much RM Auctions, Bruce Weiner Microcar Collection, Madison, Georgia, February 15-16, 2013 Report and photos by Rick Carey, Auction Editor Hands down, this was the best, most enjoyable, cheerful, enthusiastic auction in memory. It\u2019s right up there with Christie\u2019s sale of the A.K. \u2018Nutzy Stutzy\u2019 Miller auction in 1996. Most collector car auctions, and particularly single owner collection auctions, are serious affairs, gathering like-minded collectors from everywhere bent on serious […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":112,"featured_media":792132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10112,11577],"tags":[7366,2302],"class_list":["post-370132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auctions","category-auction-action","tag-auctions","tag-rm-sothebys"],"yoast_head":"\nRM Auctions Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum - Auction Report<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Report on the RM Auctions Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum 2013 sale from Auction Editor Rick Carey, including results and auction details.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/rm-auctions-weiner-microcar-museum-auction-report\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"RM Auctions Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum - 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