Kruse Classic Car Auction Almost Sells Bugatti Royale

05/28/96

The recent Kruse collector car auction in Auburn, Indiana saw a Bugatti Royale Coupe de Ville Napoleon reach a high bid of $2 million only to be rejected by its owner. Other classics that brought interesting money were:

Accepted Bids
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1936 Cord 810 2 door Phaeton                         $88,200
1989 Ferrari Testarossa                              $82,445
1969 Lola T70 racer                                  $58,800
1995 Chevrolet Corvette pace car                     $42,525


Rejected Bids
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1929 Duesenberg Dual Cowl Phaeton                   $485,000
1930 Packard Dual Cowl Phaeton                      $140,000
1932 Auburn 161 A Phaeton                           $125,000