11 — 1947 Chrysler Windsor Highlander Convertible
This represents in my view one of the best deals realized by a buyers at this year’s auction in Hershey. The car was appraised at between $30,000 and $40,000 before the bidding started, and the final selling price was $22,500.
Chrysler produced around 11,200 convertible versions of the Windsor between 946 and 1948, so this is not a particularly rare model, but there’s no doubt it’s worth more than $22,500.
12 — 1911 Selden Model 40R Varsity Roadster
The Selden brand is little-known even among car aficionados, but in fact between 1909 and 1912 the company had ambitions to play a big role in the luxury-car segment.
The company was founded in Rochester, New York, in 1907, and in 1911 it produced the 40R Varsity Roadster, which featured a rear rumble seat and ran on a 356-cc 4-cylinder engine making 40 hp.
What really makes this model valuable is that there are only six Seldens known to exist today; the one being offered at auction has a known history since its very owner bought it. Final selling price at the auction was $159,500, including fees.