Another Historic Hotrod on the Auction Block...the Jack Thompson track nose roadster... https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/...t-track-nose-roadster-by-jack-thompson/727993 https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/roadster-classic-jack-thompson-t.521260/ https://www.gettyimages.ca Credit to Photographer, Owner
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/just-louvers.1028008/page-14#post-11948829 @Jimmy B you're thread is all redx'd...all the pics seem to be online though...if you wouldn't mind it would be cool to repost the pics in you're thread and bring it back to the top...to generate some new interest...thanks in advance... https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/roadster-classic-jack-thompson-t.521260/ Credit to Photographer, Owner
There is such an array of membership here you never know...I can't find my pass either... Wouldn't that just be a blast to run it down a winding scenic road along the ocean or countryside...it's okay to dream anyway and the history lots of big names with their craft in it.
Last spring I bought 2 pre-war Lincolns, a 1941 Zephyr and a 1940 Zephyr Continental, both convertibles at the RM Sotheby's Auction in Auburn IN. Both are spectacular cars, and use complete mechanicals and interior, with the digital dash and all modern amenities from 1999 Lincoln Mark VIII. I learned AFTER winning the auction that they were built by Larry Tripp (Tripp Built Collectible Cars) of Muskogee, OK. Mr Tripp has won 50 NSRA builder awards. Like the Jack Thomas Roadster, the Lincolns were offered without reserve. The bidding pool will be limited to those registered to bid, and there is no cost to register as a telephone bidder. You follow the auction live-streamed and an RM Sotheby's operator will call you a few lots before the item you have declared an interest in comes up for sale. I received incredible assistance from RM Sotheby's and was literally treated like royalty, despite the modest winning bids. Remember, the Jack Thomas Roadster WILL SELL to the highest bidder. If you have even the slightest interest I would encourage you to register. I reprised this same approach for the Bonham's Philly Museum Auction this past fall and won a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental convertible barn find I posted on the HAMB as a winter project. It had been stored since 1960 and is stock except for an Edelbrock manifold and dual carbs on the V12. My bidder paddle number was 150, and I registered fairly late. My point is that the bidding pool with be VERY limited. As with RM Sotheby's, the folks at Bonhams were superb and I could not have received better treatment. Of course there may be some high rollers registered, but YOU NEVER KNOW. You might just find yourself the new caretaker of an iconic hot rod. BTW, if you heed my suggestion and win the car, you owe me a 6-pack of brewskis. Good luck. Finally, I was going to post a simple "Thank You" to Ryan at this Thanksgiving season. I am most thankful for the HAMB and the wonderful HAMBers I have met and dealt with as a result of his generosity. Long live the HAMB and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all. lucas
First of thanks for you're insight @lucas doolin. I must say your right while it is a beautiful Roadster interest is possibly limited as I look at Jimmy B's thread back in 2010 generated three responses...he is always very thorough as well in covering things. So it will be interesting and I did as you say see no reserve. Good luck...to the highest bidder...turnkey excellence...
Man what an iconic Hot Rod. As Lucas said, if you have the desire (and means) to own the car, don't let the Sotheby's stage scare you off. It's a no reserve auction and lake any auction, you just have to hope the other bidders are primarily there to bid on something else.
Probably old news but this one did sell... $145,600.00 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/...t-track-nose-roadster-by-jack-thompson/727993
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