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HEMMINGS AUCTIONS IS OUR LIVE, ONLINE AUCTION SITE STAFFED BY customer service professionals ready to help bidders and sellers with any questions. A wide variety of classic and specialty vehicles from all eras are up for bid. Auctions run for two weeks, and qualified bidders place their bids electronically. Once a vehicle is accepted into the auction, the seller pays only a $99.95 listing fee. The winning bidder is responsible for a 5-percent fee on all completed auctions. The following are examples of auctions that transpired during the month leading up to press time. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, email Director of Auction Operations Terry Shea: terryshea@hemmings.com.

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1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE

Reserve: $130,000 Selling Price: $140,175*

Recent Market Range: $119,420-$155,320 It’s thought that the 11,723 miles registering on the odometer of this Series 2 Open Two-Seater were genuine. Combined with the car’s recent comprehensive restoration, this Jaguar was as close as you could come to finding a new 53-year-old sports car. The headturning E-type’s Signal Red paint was ceramic coated and wrapped for protection. Its interior was equally attractive, enhanced with original A/C and a working period radio. The numbers-matching 4.2-liter straight-six and four-speed manual were said to be dry, and smooth to operate, while the undercarriage was detailed to a concours level. This Make Offer sale ended up on the high end of the Jaguar’s market range.

This final-year Model A pickup blew past its lowered reserve and easily bested its top value benchmark because of its head-turning, multiple-time AACA Senior-award-winning condition. The blueover-black paint scheme was rich and nearly free of damage, save for a few chips noted by the tailgate latch. The interior was as-built, containing a brown vinyl bench seat and door panels, a rubber floor covering, and a crack-free steering wheel. The undercarriage presented very well, and no issues were noted with the running gear or 40-hp, 201-cu.in. four-cylinder/three-speed manual driveline. The seller answered numerous bidder questions, and this Ford sold after an impressive 14 time extensions.

1931 FORD MODEL A

Reserve: $26,000 Selling Price: $39,375 Recent Market Range: $24,650-$37,200

1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5

Reserve: $99,000 Selling Price: $105,000

Recent Market Range: $82,800-$115,800 The original purchaser of this flagship, V-8-powered, pillarless hardtop coupe balanced their taste for refined styling, luxury, and premium quality with a desire for sporting performance, as seen by the rare (122 believed so-equipped) four-speed manual transmission it contained. The odometer showed fewer than 83,000 kilometers — equating to roughly 51,500 miles — and the 280 SE’s condition appeared to back that up: its exterior looked virtually flawless in photos, while its red leather seats and matching carpeting exhibited appealingly honest patina. The clean chassis components were said to function properly, as did the drivetrain. This Mercedes-Benz landed in the heart of its value range.

1957 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF SAFARI

Reserve: $78,000 Selling Price: $96,600

Recent Market Range: $71,220-$99,510 Pontiac’s take on Chevy’s Nomad was stylish and powerful: This nut-and-bolt-restored example looked stunning. While its return to factory spec happened around 2014, there were few, if any, flaws at the time of sale. The original two-tone leather interior was swapped for vinyl, but all interior accessories were promised to work correctly. The non-original 347-cubic-inch V-8 wore a Tri-Power triple-carb setup; it and the four-speed automatic worked without flaw. With fewer than 1,500 miles added since restoration, the chassis performed like new, although the tires were noted to be older. The seller provided in-process photos and answered many questions, leading to a stunning result.

1983 MAZDA RX-7 GSL

Reserve: $10,000 Selling Price: $12,600 Recent Market Range: $8,500-$13,600 Early RX-7s, once commonplace, are now rarely seen. This has made these unique rotary sports cars increasingly sought, with nice-appearing examples like this one able to command prices that were unimaginable a few years ago. With premium GSL trim, the two-seat Mazda had intact leather trim, although some discoloration was noted in the carpets and interior panels and the A/C didn’t blow cold. The paint was mostly original and had only a few blemishes. Minor corrosion was noted on the lower rear valance and factory exhaust. The 101-hp engine and five-speed manual transmission had gone a mere 62,926 miles and would go many more. Five time extensions and 20 bids proved it was a hot commodity.

1979 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT II

Reserve: $35,000 Selling Price: $39,375* Recent Market Range: $32,100-$45,600 Classic International SUVs have a unique appeal to enthusiasts outside of the mainstream. This refurbished example was repainted in its subtle factory color, and its removable roof was fitted with new seals all around. The reupholstered seats used a snazzy custom plaid fabric, and complementing fresh carpet made the cabin appealing. Under the hood, the 304-inch V-8 was believed original to this Scout II, and it and the three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel-drive system were all promised to function properly. Bidders took this truck out beyond its auction, where it found an appreciative new home after being listed in Hemmings Auctions’ Make Offer section.

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