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Apr. 02, 2023
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Jaguar SS1/British Motor
Est: $100 - $1,000
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Jaguar SS1/British Motor Cars" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 26p SS1 & XJ6 Jaguar stamp issued October 13, 1982. Fifty years ago, the SS1 was advertised to the British public as the "ultra sports car." It was as sleek a sedan as the 1930's automobile industry could provide and it was the true ancestor of today's Jaguar ... even though that name was not used until 1935 when the sports saloon SS Jaguar was introduced. The SS1 Sports Saloon, which is featured in the artwork, was the product of a joint venture between the Swallow Coachbuilding Company -- which constructed the bodies -- and the Standard Car Company -- which developed and supplied the running chassis. The moving force behind this dream car of the 1930's was William Lyonns, later Sir William Lyonns, of Jaguar Cars, Limited. The SS1 could be purchased with either a sixteen horsepower or twenty horsepower engine. The car's low and gracefully proportioned lines were a very distinctive feature at a time when most other car manufacturers were building highsided, vertical designs. However, this elegant car that looked like a real speedster was actually a sheep in wolfs clothing. It took a full twenty seconds to reach a speed of fifty miles per hour and had a top speed of only sixty-five miles per hour. The true meaning of the SS1 Sports Saloon's name has been a mystery ever since the car was first introduced half a century ago. It could be short for Super Sports or Swallow Sports or Swallow Standard -- no one seems to know for sure. However, it is possible that the manufacturer purposely kept the name a mystery. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07691)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 02, 2022
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Jaguar SS1/British Motor
Est: $200 - $400
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Jaguar SS1/British Motor Cars" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 26p SS1 & XJ6 Jaguar stamp issued October 13, 1982. Fifty years ago, the SS1 was advertised to the British public as the "ultra sports car." It was as sleek a sedan as the 1930's automobile industry could provide and it was the true ancestor of today's Jaguar ... even though that name was not used until 1935 when the sports saloon SS Jaguar was introduced. The SS1 Sports Saloon, which is featured in the artwork, was the product of a joint venture between the Swallow Coachbuilding Company -- which constructed the bodies -- and the Standard Car Company -- which developed and supplied the running chassis. The moving force behind this dream car of the 1930's was William Lyonns, later Sir William Lyonns, of Jaguar Cars, Limited. The SS1 could be purchased with either a sixteen horsepower or twenty horsepower engine. The car's low and gracefully proportioned lines were a very distinctive feature at a time when most other car manufacturers were building highsided, vertical designs. However, this elegant car that looked like a real speedster was actually a sheep in wolfs clothing. It took a full twenty seconds to reach a speed of fifty miles per hour and had a top speed of only sixty-five miles per hour. The true meaning of the SS1 Sports Saloon's name has been a mystery ever since the car was first introduced half a century ago. It could be short for Super Sports or Swallow Sports or Swallow Standard -- no one seems to know for sure. However, it is possible that the manufacturer purposely kept the name a mystery. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07691)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 23, 2022
Stanley Paine and Robert Seabeck Automotive Illustrations
Est: $300 - $500
Stanley Paine and Robert Seabeck Automotive Illustrations (2) gouache and ink on paper including by Paine, undated, signed lower left, depicting a green 1932 Packard; and by Seabeck, undated, signed lower left, depicting a salmon / orange 1931 Chevy Sport Roadster; both matted, behind glass in dark-tone wood frames Property from: an Arlington Heights, Illinois gallery Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 12:00 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1
Leonard Auction
Jan. 09, 2022
STANLEY PAINE (B. 1934) "EXETER MAIL COACH" W/C
Est: $200 - $300
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Exeter Mail Coach" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 16p Exeter Mail Coach stamp issued July 31, 1984. On the night of October 20, 1816, the Exeter Mail Coach, which normally ran from Exeter to London, had left its stop at Sailsbury and was proceeding across Salisbury Field. Suddenly the horses began to get nervous and fidgety. Peering into the darkness, the coachmen and passengers saw the mysterious figure of an animal following the team. Not too concerned, they simply assumed it was a large calf and continued on their way. The animals stayed with them. As the Coach pulled into the Pheasant Inn -- also known as the Winterslow Hut -- the creature lunged out of the night, leaping ferociously at the offside leader of the team. The attacker was a hungry lioness which had escaped from a traveling menagerie staying overnight at the inn. The guard and coachment tried to deal with the situation which had taken them by surprise. But, as the guard raised his blunderbuss to shoot the lioness, a voice cried out in the darkness -- it was the owner of the show. He pointed his pistol at the guard's head promsing to shoot if the beast was killed. Astonished passengers ran for the inn, bolting the door behind them. Adding to the madness, a large dog seized the lioness, starting a terrible fight betwen them. Eventually the lioness took refuge behind some stones nearby and her owner and trainer were able to rescue her. The horse recovered and soon was delivering the mail again. But the dramatic incident has often been recounted in the years since it occurred. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 10.75 x 12 in. Unframed. (B08873)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 14, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "Model T Ford", Oil
Est: $200 - $400
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Model T Ford" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 19 1/2p Model T & Escort Ford stamp issued October 13, 1982. The Ford Model T, known affectionately as the "Tin Lizzie," was a simple, sturdy and utilitarian car. Like many of the people who owned it, it was also practical and hardworking. During the eighteen years, from 1909 through 1926, that the Model T was being produced, its share of the automobile industry's total output averaged an amazing 42.9 per cent. In six of those years, production of this classic car topped fifty per cent of total cars produced. The Model T was the car that introduced millions of Americans to the auto age, which in large part explains the folklore and nostalgia that surrounds this famous automobile. Many Americans can still remember their proud first day behind the wheel of their Model T. Countless photographs of parents and children posed around the Model T tell of its importance to the American family. Indeed, every owner had a favorite story to relate about the Model T and at least two home remedies telling how to start the car on a winter's morning. Some drivers put their cars up on blocks the moment the snow fell. The less thrifty might invest five dollars in a Simon Primer, an electrically heated manifold. The Model T was always painted black. It always had a four cylinder, water-cooled engine and a two-speed gearbox with reverse. In 1914, Ford opened a factory in Manchester to produce the Model T. Although the car that had won America's heart was popular in Britain, it was never the success there that it had been in its homeland. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07694)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 06, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Jaguar SS1/British Motor
Est: $200 - $300
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Jaguar SS1/British Motor Cars" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 26p SS1 & XJ6 Jaguar stamp issued October 13, 1982. Fifty years ago, the SS1 was advertised to the British public as the "ultra sports car." It was as sleek a sedan as the 1930's automobile industry could provide and it was the true ancestor of today's Jaguar ... even though that name was not used until 1935 when the sports saloon SS Jaguar was introduced. The SS1 Sports Saloon, which is featured in the artwork, was the product of a joint venture between the Swallow Coachbuilding Company -- which constructed the bodies -- and the Standard Car Company -- which developed and supplied the running chassis. The moving force behind this dream car of the 1930's was William Lyonns, later Sir William Lyonns, of Jaguar Cars, Limited. The SS1 could be purchased with either a sixteen horsepower or twenty horsepower engine. The car's low and gracefully proportioned lines were a very distinctive feature at a time when most other car manufacturers were building highsided, vertical designs. However, this elegant car that looked like a real speedster was actually a sheep in wolfs clothing. It took a full twenty seconds to reach a speed of fifty miles per hour and had a top speed of only sixty-five miles per hour. The true meaning of the SS1 Sports Saloon's name has been a mystery ever since the car was first introduced half a century ago. It could be short for Super Sports or Swallow Sports or Swallow Standard -- no one seems to know for sure. However, it is possible that the manufacturer purposely kept the name a mystery. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07691)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 06, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "Exeter Mail Coach" W/C
Est: $250 - $450
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Exeter Mail Coach" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 16p Exeter Mail Coach stamp issued July 31, 1984. On the night of October 20, 1816, the Exeter Mail Coach, which normally ran from Exeter to London, had left its stop at Sailsbury and was proceeding across Salisbury Field. Suddenly the horses began to get nervous and fidgety. Peering into the darkness, the coachmen and passengers saw the mysterious figure of an animal following the team. Not too concerned, they simply assumed it was a large calf and continued on their way. The animals stayed with them. As the Coach pulled into the Pheasant Inn -- also known as the Winterslow Hut -- the creature lunged out of the night, leaping ferociously at the offside leader of the team. The attacker was a hungry lioness which had escaped from a traveling menagerie staying overnight at the inn. The guard and coachment tried to deal with the situation which had taken them by surprise. But, as the guard raised his blunderbuss to shoot the lioness, a voice cried out in the darkness -- it was the owner of the show. He pointed his pistol at the guard's head promsing to shoot if the beast was killed. Astonished passengers ran for the inn, bolting the door behind them. Adding to the madness, a large dog seized the lioness, starting a terrible fight betwen them. Eventually the lioness took refuge behind some stones nearby and her owner and trainer were able to rescue her. The horse recovered and soon was delivering the mail again. But the dramatic incident has often been recounted in the years since it occurred. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 10.75 x 12 in. Unframed. (B08873)
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "Model T Ford"
Est: $250 - $450
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Model T Ford" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 19 1/2p Model T & Escort Ford stamp issued October 13, 1982. The Ford Model T, known affectionately as the "Tin Lizzie," was a simple, sturdy and utilitarian car. Like many of the people who owned it, it was also practical and hardworking. During the eighteen years, from 1909 through 1926, that the Model T was being produced, its share of the automobile industry's total output averaged an amazing 42.9 per cent. In six of those years, production of this classic car topped fifty per cent of total cars produced. The Model T was the car that introduced millions of Americans to the auto age, which in large part explains the folklore and nostalgia that surrounds this famous automobile. Many Americans can still remember their proud first day behind the wheel of their Model T. Countless photographs of parents and children posed around the Model T tell of its importance to the American family. Indeed, every owner had a favorite story to relate about the Model T and at least two home remedies telling how to start the car on a winter's morning. Some drivers put their cars up on blocks the moment the snow fell. The less thrifty might invest five dollars in a Simon Primer, an electrically heated manifold. The Model T was always painted black. It always had a four cylinder, water-cooled engine and a two-speed gearbox with reverse. In 1914, Ford opened a factory in Manchester to produce the Model T. Although the car that had won America's heart was popular in Britain, it was never the success there that it had been in its homeland. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07694)
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "Edinburgh Mail Coach"
Est: $250 - $450
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Edinburgh Mail Coach" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 16p Edinburgh Mail Coach stamp issued July 31, 1984. From the start, the watchword of the Royal Mail has always been the same: that the post must get through. And perhaps this has never been realized so well as in the fateful winter of 1831. It was February, and snow and cold raged as the Edinburgh Mail Coach left on its route. At Moffat, the Coach and horses became stuck in a drift. All efforts at freeing the snowbound vehicle seemd futile. In accordance with their duties as servants of the Royal Post, the coachman and guard mounted the horses, the all-important mails flung over their shoulders in letter bags. They took with them two postboys and headed across the bleak, snow-covered country, hoping to reach the next stage safely. The passengers were left behind to fend for themselves. But, as the little mounted band went on, they realized the snow was too deep even for their horses. They decided to send them back with the postboys, the two men continuing on, on foot, carrying the heavy mail bags with them. They never reached their destination. The next day, the bags were found lashed to a post beside the road, the men's bodies were dug out of a snowdrift some time later. The two, James MacGeorge and John Goodfellow, exemplify the honor felt by Britain's early postal employees and the sacrifice and devotion they were willing to impart to the sacred trust of delivering mail in their beloved homeland. Image Size: 6 x 7.75 in. Overall Size: 10.75 x 12 in. Unframed. (B08872)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 03, 2021
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Jaguar SS1/British Motor
Est: $250 - $500
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Jaguar SS1/British Motor Cars" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 26p SS1 & XJ6 Jaguar stamp issued October 13, 1982. Fifty years ago, the SS1 was advertised to the British public as the "ultra sports car." It was as sleek a sedan as the 1930's automobile industry could provide and it was the true ancestor of today's Jaguar ... even though that name was not used until 1935 when the sports saloon SS Jaguar was introduced. The SS1 Sports Saloon, which is featured in the artwork, was the product of a joint venture between the Swallow Coachbuilding Company -- which constructed the bodies -- and the Standard Car Company -- which developed and supplied the running chassis. The moving force behind this dream car of the 1930's was William Lyonns, later Sir William Lyonns, of Jaguar Cars, Limited. The SS1 could be purchased with either a sixteen horsepower or twenty horsepower engine. The car's low and gracefully proportioned lines were a very distinctive feature at a time when most other car manufacturers were building highsided, vertical designs. However, this elegant car that looked like a real speedster was actually a sheep in wolfs clothing. It took a full twenty seconds to reach a speed of fifty miles per hour and had a top speed of only sixty-five miles per hour. The true meaning of the SS1 Sports Saloon's name has been a mystery ever since the car was first introduced half a century ago. It could be short for Super Sports or Swallow Sports or Swallow Standard -- no one seems to know for sure. However, it is possible that the manufacturer purposely kept the name a mystery. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07691)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg"
Est: $200 - $400
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c 1935 Duesenberg stamp issued August 25, 1988. This was the car coveted by the stars, the car that everyone wished they could own. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Americans adored their screen idols, and flashy cars became the perfect accent and attention-getter for the nation's new elite. The Duesenberg was a favorite choice. To be seen in one was an honor; to own one meant success. The cars were designed by Fred Duesenberg. They were advanced ... they were luxurious ... and they were deliciously expensive. In short, they became the perfect status symbol for producers like Howard Hughes and stars like Mae West, and for the very rich like William Randolph Hearst or New York Mayor Jimmy Walker. A dazzling display, the Duesenberg cars were massive -- one chassis was thirteen feet long -- with huge engines of race track quality. In fact, every Duesenberg engine was tested at Indianapolis before delivery. The body styles came from an array of fine coaches designed by the industry's best, and were ordered by the individual purchaser from a book of styles especially suited to the Duesenberg chassis. This magnificent car epitomized the good life in America, with all of its accompanying glitter, glamour and gleam. And the Duesenberg itself was established as a true American classic. This First Day Cover honors the remarkable and memorable car which was the classic, opulent, and ever beautiful Duesenberg. Image Size: 13.5 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 17.25 x 15.25 in. Unframed. (B11720)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1932 Packard"
Est: $250 - $500
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1932 Packard" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c 1932 Packard stamp issued August 25, 1988. The Packard -- like so many of America's classic cars -- was born at the turn of the century, as the automobile industry itself began to take hold. Story has it that the history of this elegant auto began with a consumer complaint. It seems James W. Packard had bought a car from Alexander Winton, the largest manufacturer of automobiles in the United States at that time. But Packard's grievances were many, and finally Winton responded angrily that, if Packard didn't like the car he had, maybe he should go build one of his own. Finding the idea quite palatable, Packard teamed up with his brother, William, and a few talented employees lured from Winton's own firm to form the history-making Packard Motor Company. The name would adorn elegant cars for more than forty years. In fact, Packard was the industry leader by the late 1920's. Through the years, Packard was the company to watch for innovation. In the early days, Packard was the first to replace the tiller with a steering wheel, and to pioneer the H-slot shifter in American cars. In 1924, Packard offered the first reasonably priced straight-eight engine. If you were a car-maker, Packard was the company to top. Many tried, but few succeeded. In 1928, Packard sold 50,000 luxury cars to the American well-to-do. And history recorded this magnificent classic car in its time "as a sign of life's best riches and social rewards." Image Size: 13.5 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 17.25 x 15.25 in. Unframed. (B11719)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg"
Est: $250 - $500
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 25c 1935 Duesenberg stamp issued August 25, 1988. This was the car coveted by the stars, the car that everyone wished they could own. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Americans adored their screen idols, and flashy cars became the perfect accent and attention-getter for the nation's new elite. The Duesenberg was a favorite choice. To be seen in one was an honor; to own one meant success. The cars were designed by Fred Duesenberg. They were advanced ... they were luxurious ... and they were deliciously expensive. In short, they became the perfect status symbol for producers like Howard Hughes and stars like Mae West, and for the very rich like William Randolph Hearst or New York Mayor Jimmy Walker. A dazzling display, the Duesenberg cars were massive -- one chassis was thirteen feet long -- with huge engines of race track quality. In fact, every Duesenberg engine was tested at Indianapolis before delivery. The body styles came from an array of fine coaches designed by the industry's best, and were ordered by the individual purchaser from a book of styles especially suited to the Duesenberg chassis. This magnificent car epitomized the good life in America, with all of its accompanying glitter, glamour and gleam. And the Duesenberg itself was established as a true American classic. This artwork honors the remarkable and memorable car which was the classic, opulent, and ever beautiful Duesenberg. Image Size: 7.25 x 10.75 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 13.75 in. Unframed. (B11715)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 23, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Jaguar SS1/British Motor
Est: $250 - $500
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Jaguar SS1/British Motor Cars" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 26p SS1 & XJ6 Jaguar stamp issued October 13, 1982. Fifty years ago, the SS1 was advertised to the British public as the "ultra sports car." It was as sleek a sedan as the 1930's automobile industry could provide and it was the true ancestor of today's Jaguar ... even though that name was not used until 1935 when the sports saloon SS Jaguar was introduced. The SS1 Sports Saloon, which is featured in the artwork, was the product of a joint venture between the Swallow Coachbuilding Company -- which constructed the bodies -- and the Standard Car Company -- which developed and supplied the running chassis. The moving force behind this dream car of the 1930's was William Lyonns, later Sir William Lyonns, of Jaguar Cars, Limited. The SS1 could be purchased with either a sixteen horsepower or twenty horsepower engine. The car's low and gracefully proportioned lines were a very distinctive feature at a time when most other car manufacturers were building highsided, vertical designs. However, this elegant car that looked like a real speedster was actually a sheep in wolfs clothing. It took a full twenty seconds to reach a speed of fifty miles per hour and had a top speed of only sixty-five miles per hour. The true meaning of the SS1 Sports Saloon's name has been a mystery ever since the car was first introduced half a century ago. It could be short for Super Sports or Swallow Sports or Swallow Standard -- no one seems to know for sure. However, it is possible that the manufacturer purposely kept the name a mystery. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07691)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 23, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1932 Packard"
Est: $250 - $500
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1932 Packard" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 25c 1932 Packard stamp issued August 25, 1988. The Packard -- like so many of America's classic cars -- was born at the turn of the century, as the automobile industry itself began to take hold. Story has it that the history of this elegant auto began with a consumer complaint. It seems James W. Packard had bought a car from Alexander Winton, the largest manufacturer of automobiles in the United States at that time. But Packard's grievances were many, and finally Winton responded angrily that, if Packard didn't like the car he had, maybe he should go build one of his own. Finding the idea quite palatable, Packard teamed up with his brother, William, and a few talented employees lured from Winton's own firm to form the history-making Packard Motor Company. The name would adorn elegant cars for more than forty years. In fact, Packard was the industry leader by the late 1920's. Through the years, Packard was the company to watch for innovation. In the early days, Packard was the first to replace the tiller with a steering wheel, and to pioneer the H-slot shifter in American cars. In 1924, Packard offered the first reasonably priced straight-eight engine. If you were a car-maker, Packard was the company to top. Many tried, but few succeeded. In 1928, Packard sold 50,000 luxury cars to the American well-to-do. And history recorded this magnificent classic car in its time "as a sign of life's best riches and social rewards." Image Size: 7.25 x 10.25 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 13.75 in. Unframed. (B11714)
Helmuth Stone
Jul. 05, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg"
Est: $200 - $400
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1935 Duesenberg" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c 1935 Duesenberg stamp issued August 25, 1988. This was the car coveted by the stars, the car that everyone wished they could own. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Americans adored their screen idols, and flashy cars became the perfect accent and attention-getter for the nation's new elite. The Duesenberg was a favorite choice. To be seen in one was an honor; to own one meant success. The cars were designed by Fred Duesenberg. They were advanced ... they were luxurious ... and they were deliciously expensive. In short, they became the perfect status symbol for producers like Howard Hughes and stars like Mae West, and for the very rich like William Randolph Hearst or New York Mayor Jimmy Walker. A dazzling display, the Duesenberg cars were massive -- one chassis was thirteen feet long -- with huge engines of race track quality. In fact, every Duesenberg engine was tested at Indianapolis before delivery. The body styles came from an array of fine coaches designed by the industry's best, and were ordered by the individual purchaser from a book of styles especially suited to the Duesenberg chassis. This magnificent car epitomized the good life in America, with all of its accompanying glitter, glamour and gleam. And the Duesenberg itself was established as a true American classic. This First Day Cover honors the remarkable and memorable car which was the classic, opulent, and ever beautiful Duesenberg. Image Size: 13.5 x 12.25 in. Overall Size: 17.25 x 15.25 in. Unframed. (B11720)
Helmuth Stone
Jul. 05, 2020
Stanley Paine (B. 1934) Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
Est: $200 - $400
Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "Rolls Royce Silver Ghost" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 29p Silver Ghost & Silver Spirit Rolls-Royce stamp issued October 13, 1982. The Rolls-Royce Company, founded in 1904, early the first name in luxurious motorcars. Cars like the Silver Ghost helped earn this reputation for its manufacturer. The Silver Ghost 40/50 model was introduced just three years after the Rolls-Royce Company opened its doors and within ten years had deservedly gained a reputation for being the finest car in the world. Of the first thirty-six Silver Ghosts made, no fewer than eight went to the United States. This excellent motorcar was hand-built to the highest possible standard of mechanical perfection and craftsmanship. Roll-Royce the running chassis and a specialist coachbuilder of the customer's choice was then engaged to create the body to the required specifications. Thus, no two Silver Ghosts were ever exactly alike. The Silver Ghost depicted in the painting is the 1908 model with Roi des Belges coachwork by Barker of London. Near the turn of the century, the Silver Ghost set standards of unsurpassed reliability and excellence both for its own day ... and for many years to come. For example, in 1907 a Silver Ghost traveled fifteen thousand miles nonstop between Glasgow and London, nearly doubling the then world reliability record. In commemoration of this historic drive, the same car -- now with a recorded mileage of over half a million miles -- once again made the journey from Glasgow to London in 1982. Indeed, the Silver Ghost was fit as a fiddle and built to last. Image Size: 6 x 7 in. Overall Size: 11.75 x 13 in. Unframed. (B07693)
Helmuth Stone