Car Collector, JB Nethercutt

JB Nethercutt, founder of Merle Norman cosmetics, died December 6, 2004 in Santa Monica. Mr. Nethercutt was also an avid car collector and restorer. He was founder of the "San Sylmar Museum" which consists of over 250 vintage automobiles and collectibles. see: http://www.nethercuttcollection.org After receiving six "Best of Shows" at Pebble Beach, the Concours now gives out a trophy in his honor. Mr. Nethercutt will be missed by the collector car community.

In 1985, we had the honor of selling JB Nethercutt a Rolls-Royce Phantom II for $350,000, which then won Best of Show at Pebble Beach in 1993. The car was also shown at the Pebble Beach bicentennial celebration and Mr. Nethercutt turned down an offer of $1,750,000 for the car. It is now on permanent exhibition at the museum.

This lovely car was first owned by the actress, Constance Bennett.

Yet another view.