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RM Sotheby’s Reveals First Consignments for 19th Annual Hershey Sale

The Suzy Q Collection is a 51-car collection from late enthusiast Saul “Sonny” Schwartz that spans Brass Era rarities, CCCA Full Classics & Americana…

THE SHOP Staff June 17, 2025

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Part of the Suzy Q Collection going up for auction — The Suzy Q Collection will be offered entirely without reserve at the Hershey 2025 auction, October 8-9, 2025. (Photos courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

RM Sotheby’s has announced its first consignment for the 19th annual Hershey sale: the Suzy Q Collection, a 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, stated company officials in a press release. The Suzy Q Collection will be offered entirely without reserve at the Hershey 2025 auction, October 8-9, 2025.

“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 Suzy Q Collection Features 51 Cars

Here is just a small sampling of the cars that will be available in the 19th Annual Hershey Sale:

1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Phaeton Sedan — Built for only a single season, the Salon series featured exclusive trim, a strengthened chassis and a 12-cylinder engine. This car was discovered in 1951 and was 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).

1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Phaeton Sedan copy

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 (Estimate: $120,000 – $140,000).

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 (Estimate: $70,000 – $90,000).

1928 Packard 443 Custom Eight Phaeton copy