1937 Dodge Convertible Coupe sold at auction in Monterey

[Ricko1937]

I restored this Dodge and sold it in 2001 at Hershey. It went to Calif. and was part of Art Astor's collection. the remainder of his collection was sold at Monterey this year by Russo & Steele. I was wondering if anybody knows who might have purchased it or where it has gone.

[keiser31]

Got any photos of it?

[Ricko1937]

If you go on Russo & Steele website under Monterey 2017 auction they have several photos. The car is yellow with black top.

[cahartley]

The car is there >>> https://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/?show_vehicle=169063&current_index=1&total_results=4&auction_pk=194&=&caryear=&caryearto=&search_text=&page=&showpage=1

[xdmn]

On 8/25/2017 at 11:06 AM, cahartley said:

The car is there >>> https://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-details/?show_vehicle=169063&current_index=1&total_results=4&auction_pk=194&=&caryear=&caryearto=&search_text=&page=&showpage=1

 

Sold for 49,500

[americlassic37]

On 8/25/2017 at 7:51 AM, Ricko1937 said:

I restored this Dodge and sold it in 2001 at Hershey. It went to Calif. and was part of Art Astor's collection. the remainder of his collection was sold at Monterey this year by Russo & Steele. I was wondering if anybody knows who might have purchased it or where it has gone.

Hi Dick. I was at the auction and bid up to $45k to get get it back but the bid kept right on going. I should have kept bidding. I asked the auction where it went but they have not got back yet. I'll call them again. Are you going to Hershey this year? I still have a very original 1937 Business Coupe. 

[Ricko1937]

I can't make Hershey this year. First time in many many years. If you do hear on who bought the Dodge please let me know. You said you were trying to buy it back, what was your connection to the car?

[americlassic37]

This is Rex. I bought it off you in 2001. It still looks about the same. Someone changed the battery cutoff from under the seat to the engine firewall. I think it was driven very little during the last 12 years. I should have gone the few extra $$ to get it. Guess I had my limits. Will let you know what I find out. Rex Lewis. 

[Ricko1937]

Hi Rex, nice to hear from you. I have kept tabs on the Dodge since you sold it. To bad you couldn't get it back. The pictures have it still looking good. Keep me informed if you find it's whereabouts.

[americlassic37]

At the auction at Monterey. I will keep looking. 

[Ricko1937]

Thanks for the pics Rex. Car still looks great!

[americlassic37]

Here is the Dodge again with me as the renewed owner. Rex

[maok]

WoW!! Its a lot fancier than my '37 Dodge (truck chassis MC) tourer, especially that dashboard...😛