Broad Arrow is delighted to present the Academy of Art University Collection without reserve in February 2025, in San Francisco, California. The collection comprises more than 100 cars—including some of the most desirable American, European, and British pre- and post-War automobiles ever produced. Not only does the collection paint a picture of watershed moments in motoring history and design, but its diversity is sure to suit a variety of collecting tastes.
The group of cars on offer have formed part of the world-renowned collection that has been carefully curated over the last several decades, first by longtime President of the Academy of Art University Dr. Richard Alan Stephens, and subsequently by his daughter, Dr. Elisa Stephens.
It is Broad Arrow’s distinct privilege to present this exceptional collection of automotive masterpieces at a stand-alone auction as The Academy seeks to pass on a portion of the collection for like-minded enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy.Â
- Retains its original numbers-matching chassis, engine, and body
- Offered in striking Strawberry Red Metallic over a Natural leather interior
- Previously restored by the marque experts at Hjeltness Restorations of Escondido, California
- Completed with a matching two-piece set of custom crafted luggage
- The most advanced road going sports car of its era featuring direct fuel injection
- A highlight of the collection for the past 15 years; previously owned by prominent collectors
- One-off personal car of famed LeBaron designer Ralph Roberts—believed to be the final Series CL Custom Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton built
- Multiple award winner including Best in Class at the 2024 and 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—winner of Most Elegant Open Car at the 1997 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
- Bespoke styling features including lowered headlights, full rear fender skirts, painted radiator, and dual rear-mounted spares
- Expertly restored by Curt Austin in the 1990s, with subsequent work by RM Auto Restoration
- Resplendent in its correct original Moon Glow Blue Polychromatic livery with a tan leather-upholstered interior
- Known ownership history from new including the Otis Chandler, Milhous, and Judge Joseph Cassini Collections
- One of approximately 50 Minerva Type AL chassis produced, of which fewer than 12 are known to survive
- Multiple concours successes including Best in Class at the 1999 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Second in Class in 2018—additional awards at Meadow Brook Hall, Amelia Island, and Louis Vuitton Classic
- Comprehensive, multiple award-winning restoration completed by Minerva expert Steve Babinsky of Automotive Restorations in 1998
- Innovative Rollston Convertible Sedan coachwork commissioned by Henry Walker Bagley for his wife, tobacco heiress Nancy Reynolds Bagley
- Distinguished ownership history including noted collectors D. Cameron Peck, Gerald A. Rolph, and Charles Morse
- Benefits from an exceptional restoration of its Corsica coachwork with fantastic paint and brightwork
- A sporting yet elegantly luxurious interior that features pale eggshell blue leather, wood trim with inlays, and an engine-turned dashboard
- Powered by a polished 1.5-liter dual overhead camshaft four-cylinder engine with a Roots-type supercharger
- Produced in the final batch of three cars completed
- Featured on display at Pebble Beach and The Quail; Amelia Island award-winner
- Equipped with a full-size trunk-mounted spare, road tools, a tire pump, and jack
- Top-of-the-line 1108 series, 147 inch long-wheelbase chassis offering the utmost in Packard luxury
- A finely restored example that was successfully shown at the 1955 and 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
- Believed to have been owned by the acclaimed actor Cesar Romero when new
- Equipped with the rarely seen, first model year, optional in-dash radio and optional side mount covers
- An outstanding example that has been well maintained since the competition of its restoration
- Originally owned by J. Paul Getty, patriarch of the Getty family
- Multiple-award winning, nut-and-bolt restoration completed in the 1990s
- CCCA Grand Classic First Place in Primary Division (1999), First Place in Senior Division (2000), and First Place in the Premier Division (2002)
- Elegant blue and grey two-tone paint over gray leather with detailed Art Deco styling throughout
- 490.8 cu-in, 200-horsepower overhead valve V16 engine
- One of only about 71 surviving Marmon Sixteens—one of just 11 Convertible Sedans extant
- High performance American classic suitable for Grand Classic Premier Class and CCCA CARavan events