vetsalsman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I see that a 1940 Lincoln Convertible formerlly owned by Babe Ruth is going to be in the Pebble Beach auction. I thought it may be fun for forum members to go on record with estimates of what the net selling price will be. (not including auction fees)I say $95,000.00what say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I say, $95,000.01. Got a tip from THE PRICE IS RIGHT. I always hate it when someone does that. Just kidding.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike brady Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 That car (HV100711) sold for over $400 K at the first Dingman auction in 2006. I believe it sold more recently for les than half of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Zephyr Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I would like to see better documentation of ownership on this car, I wonder what Dave Cole knows? I have never seen him write it up, no photos exist with Babe Ruth...it would be a home run if it were more than someone's fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBoz Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 From what I recall, the link to Ruth was pretty tenuous. Just got done looking at the latest Dingman auction results from RM Auctions, and it seemed everything was going for about double what it is worth (with a couple exceptions), so not surprised the car fell off in price after the original auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 When i was young around 1966 ? In Oakville , Ontario , Canada a Mr. Pat Curran had in his garage the car that was presented to Babe Ruth . It had a Brass plaque stating this . He stated he obtained it from the USA . He sold it a few years later . Does this help solve the mystery of this car ? Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Zephyr Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Don't see how a brass plaque proves anything...great story though. I remember reading about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 You would think that a picture of Babe with the car, and some documentation would have surfaced along the way, and maybe it has. I'm sure at an auction PLENTY of questions will come up. For the most part bidders aren't stupid, FOR THE MOST PART, lolDale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Overfield Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 If my mind hasn't totally failed me, wasn't this car in the Henery Ford Musuem for a few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike brady Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Pat Curran was at least the 5th Canadian owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Overfield Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 For what it's worthYpislanti, Michigan --- RM Auctions, Inc. confirmed today it consigned the 1940 Lincoln Continental Convertible previously owned and driven by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth, for its upcoming auction at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, January 19, 2001. The Continental was presented to Ruth by Yankees club president Joe McCarthy in 1940 and a small plaque was affixed to the dashboard of the Lincoln, on which was inscribed: ‘Presented to George Herman Ruth “Babe Ruth” Home Run King, New York Yankees, April 29, 1940.’“This is one of those important moments when the history of two very different fields cross,” said Dan Warrener, a partner with RM Auctions. “A nicely restored Lincoln Continental might normally fetch between $45,000 and $60,000 but because of the historical significance of this being Babe Ruth’s car, we expect it may sell for well over $100,000.” Ruth helped popularize baseball with his personality and skill on the field, and he quickly became one of baseball’s biggest attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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