… Davis collection, although I don't know when. However, that alone is broadly a declaration of quality – Don Davis cars are almost uniformly good. … It was the consignor's dream car, but he was 84 years old and his health was declining rapidly and he could no longer drive it, thus consigning it to the Rupp auction. But according to Dave, a funny thing happened in the week leading up to the sale – the consignor's health improved. Still, the car stayed in the auction and … …

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