Aurora, OR, July 2, 2007-- The success of the Jack Hogan Collection’s sale of Ford motorcars far exceeded expectations on June 30th in Aurora, Oregon. Bonhams & Butterfields’ claimed ten world record results for Fords after selling 100% of the lots offered.
An enthusiastic throng of Ford collectors filled Hogan’s hangar on a sunny Saturday to bid for cars, such as the record setting 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe Phaeton, which sold for $117,000.
The crowd included serious Ford V8 collectors from the four corners of the United States and Europe, as well as long time friends of Hogan who were looking for a ‘keepsake’ from the collection. The group in the hangar was joined by telephone bidders representinig top US collectors and museums.
Bonham’s officials said the, “$1.8-million results of this sale demonstrate, that focused single-owner collections are the recipe for auction success.” The collectors’ market has always been strong for early Ford V8s, and according to one participant, “Clearly the love affair ain’t over.”
Bonhams & Butterfields’ team and the vendor himself matched the crowd’s enthusiasm. A dapper Jack Hogan, dressed in a dinner jacket, personally drove each and every vehicle in front of the gathered audience. He spoke for a short time, telling the audience personal anecdotes about his long involvement with many of the cars, and then turned the proceedings over to the auctioneer.
“It was significant to have Jack Hogan introduce his cars and explain to the enthusiastic audience the meticulous work conducted on these cars while in his care. This attracted more confident bids and a record result. We are hoping to be back in the Northwest next year with another single-owner collection of like quality,” said Bonhams & Butterfields’ CEO Malcolm Barber.
“Jack’s cars, whether they were Dearborn winners or beautiful original survivors, were exceptional. We had an impressive turn out, and achieved exceptional results,” said Mark Osborne, Head of Bonhams & Butterfields’ American Motoring Department.
This clearly was Jack Hogan’s day, and the crowd really responded to his wonderful collection of Ford motorcars.
Auction World Records
1933 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Tudor Sedan Sold for $79,560
1934 Ford Model BB V8 1½ Ton Stake Bed Truck Sold for $93,600
1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Roadster Sold for $111,150
1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe Convertible Sedan Sold for $99,450
1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe Phaeton Sold for $117,000
1939 Ford Model 91A Deluxe Tudor Sold for $44,460
1941 Ford Model 9N Tractor Sold for $21,060
1941 Ford Model 11C Half-Ton Pickup Sold for $67,860
1941 Ford Model 11A Super Deluxe Convertible Coupe Sold for $105,300
1946 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Sold for $114,660
For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com .
Photos: Courtesy of Bonhams & Butterfields.
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