BLENHEIM, Ontario - RM Sotheby’s has announced its first consignment for the 19th annual Hershey sale: the Suzy Q Collection, a warm and wide-ranging group of 51 motor cars curated over two decades by the late Saul “Sonny” Schwartz. A beloved AACA and CCCA member, Schwartz was known for his passion, hospitality, and wide-ranging automotive tastes, which are reflected in the collection’s Brass Era touring cars, CCCA Full Classics, 1950s favorites, and even a military cargo truck. The Suzy Q Collection will be offered entirely without reserve at the Hershey 2025 auction this October.

“Sonny Schwartz built a collection that was personal, diverse, and full of character, and it’s perfect for our 19th annual Hershey sale,” said Gord Duff, President, RM Sotheby’s. “From Brass Era touring cars to Full Classics and 1950s favorites, the Suzy Q Collection reflects the passion Sonny found in every corner of the hobby, and we look forward to helping that passion carry on to the next owners.”

The collection features 51 cars, with highlights including:

1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Phaeton Sedan -  A rare and beautifully preserved example of Auburn’s most prestigious offering. Built for only a single season, the Salon series featured pure, exclusive trim, a strengthened chassis, and a twelve-cylinder engine. This car was discovered in 1951 and later owned by renowned collectors Albert Koerts, Dr. Barbara Mae Atwood, and the Andrews Collection. Restored by Automotive Restorations under Atwood’s ownership, it earned major accolades including a class award at Pebble Beach and Grand National status from the AACA. With just 24,000 original miles and a long history of concours success, it is one of the finest surviving Auburn Twelves (Estimate: $250,000 – $300,000 USD).

1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 36 C-4 Five-Passenger Touring - This car is one of just 14 known survivors and among even fewer five-passenger examples featuring the rare “walk-through” interior layout. Representing the peak of Pierce-Arrow’s pre-war engineering before major company changes took hold, it rides on a stately 134-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 415-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine. With known history dating back to the 1930s and a meticulous restoration completed under Brass Era expert Manny Souza, this example retains its original engine, chassis, body tag, and body number casting. Finished in carmine red with black fenders and a tan leather interior, it is well-preserved and well-documented, offering an ideal entry into Pierce-Arrow Society events, CCCA CARavans, or other prestigious pre-war tours (Estimate: $120,000 – $140,000 USD).

1928 Packard 443 Custom Eight Phaeton - This car represents the final year for several hallmark Packard features, including drum headlamps, cowl lights, Motometer mascot, and primer cups. Built on the long 143-inch-wheelbase chassis, the 443 featured innovative upgrades such as ventilator doors, rubber engine mounts, and dual-coil ignition. Delivered new in Boston, this example was restored in the late 1980s by renowned restorer Jim Lowrey and is finished in deep carmine and black with cream moldings and a tan interior. Highly accessorized and well-documented, it includes C.M. Hall lighting, chrome wire wheels, dual side-mounts, a Kamlee trunk with fitted luggage, and more. Awarded an AACA National Senior First Prize in 1991, it was later featured on the back cover of Antique Automobile. With just 164 miles showing since time in a private museum collection, this elegant phaeton now offers an opportunity to own a well-preserved, award-winning example of Packard’s true custom craftsmanship (Estimate: $70,000 – $90,000 USD).

Top ten cars:

• 1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Phaeton Sedan: $250,000 – $300,000 USD

• 1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C-4 Five-Passenger Touring: $120,000 – $140,000 USD

• 1936 Cadillac Series 85 Convertible Sedan: $110,000 – $130,000 USD

• 1957 Pontiac Bonneville: $100,000 – $125,000 USD

• 1959 Imperial Crown Convertible: $100,000 – $120,000 USD

• 1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster: $90,000 – $110,000 USD

• 1928 Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton: $80,000 – $100,000 USD

• 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible: $80,000 – $100,000 USD

• 1909 Stoddard-Dayton Model 9-A Touring: $80,000 – $100,000 USD

• 1943 White M3A1: $75,000 – $100,000 USD