Touch wood - Hustlers make money

RM Sotheby's had their London sale last evening where the very last lot from a highly impressive lot list was a bit of a surprise: a Hustler 6 In Wood. Not your ordinary Hustler In Wood - if such a thing exists - but one that comes in a lovely Marine-theme. It's a car that came past here some five years ago when it was seen for sale in Italy (here). From the sales blurb: "If you would like to upstage your friends with a Mini Moke or Fiat Jolly, this is your car—the ideal partner to a Riva or Pedrazzini." And somebody clearly fell for that idea as the car made a strong £13,500 (although there even was a £20-30,000 estimate…). Two years ago, RM did sell another Hustler 6 - a Huntsman - for £11,500, though...

This 1983 built Hustler 6 In Wood in full Marine theme could be the ideal tender

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All the bells and whistles, including highly varnished wood just like a Riva's deck

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A 10-seater to bring all your mates from harbor to boulevard and back. Note ladder!

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1275 A-series engine looks tiny under that wide bonnet. This car was in Italy 5 years ago

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Flags, chrome horns and scuppers - there's even a pair of water skis on the top!

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RM sold this car two years ago at Beaulieu, when it made £11,500. Not bad either!

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This was a Hustler Huntsman of 1986-vintage and looked in a superb state either

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