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A 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (above, Darin Schnabel photo courtesy of RM Sotheby’s) offered from 54 years of single-family ownership brought in the top price of RM Sotheby\u2019s 10th<\/sup> Anniversary Hershey sale last weekend, generating a top bid of more than $2 million for a car that is one of only three in existence. RM Sotheby\u2019s recorded $11.58 million on total sales from a 90-percent sell-through rate.<\/p>\n

The second-highest sale price paid was the $880,000 bid for a 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster that is a two-time 100-point car in 2016 Classic Car Club of America judging. The top five sales are listed below. For complete information please visit www.rmsothebys.com<\/a><\/p>\n

RM Sotheby\u2019s Hershey 2016 Top Five Sales<\/p>\n

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  1. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (s\/n 2366) – $2,090,000<\/li>\n
  2. 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (s\/n 2952) – $880,000<\/li>\n
  3. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (s\/n 198.042.7500397) – $825,000<\/li>\n
  4. 1932 Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster (Engine KB 1411) – $605,000<\/li>\n
  5. 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 41 Convertible Victoria (s\/n 3050235) – $456,500<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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