Rare 1900 early model G1 De Dion Vis a Vis 4½ HP chassis no. 70. engine no 3393. Long term cosseted and fastidious ownership, powerful reliable performance and early London to Brighton starter (and finisher!) meticulously maintained, VCC dating certificate 1593. The model is renowned for its ease of driving and simple maintenance
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.. Offered from the collection of Paul Teutul Jr.. A rare survivor; believed to be completely original and unrestored. Eligible for Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA) events and tours. Potential and ideal London-to-Brighton participantRansom Eli Olds fou..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017. Unique custom-built Cretors wagon. Original features, updated to electric power, gas popper. Ready to delight children young and oldCharles Cretors, a Decatur, Illinois, confectioner, was disappointed with a steam-powered peanut roaster he had purchased. An i..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.. Offered from a private collection. Single ownership since 1990. Fewer than 30 examples known to survive. Amazing level of finish and detail throughout. Fascinating piece of American historyThe Abbott-Downing Company, of Concord, New Hampshire, was establishe..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.Pioneering American “high-wheeler” automobileLong-term history in the Antique Automobile Club of AmericaCharming, patinaed appearanceThe high-wheeler is a uniquely American vehicle, as it was essentially a horseless carriage that was built to adapt to the depl..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.Very original early StanleyRecent sympathetic restorationLondon-to-Brighton eligibleF.E. and F.O. Stanley built their first steam car in 1897, but before they could ramp up manufacturing, they sold their company to John Walker and Amzi Barber, signing a one-ye..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby’s Hershey event, October 5-6, 2017.Pioneering early American horseless carriageSurely one of very few known to surviveWonderful patina and characterNumerous automakers came and went during the early years of the 20th century, some leaving no more than a smattering of cars to mark their one-time..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. Rare Marlboro steam car. AACA National First Prize, 1975. Well-preserved older restorationOrrin P. Walker was president of the Marlboro Automobile and Carriage Company, a carriage builder with a quarter-century of experience, in the Massachusetts town of that name. The Marlbo..
History– identified by engine number 1398.– early history unknown.– was displayed in the Dutch National Motor Museum from 1969 until offered for sale at Brooks Auction in the UK in 1993. At that time the car was understood to be from 1897 or 1898. It was sold as c1897 and at that time was green in colour with a tan upholstery.– the current owne..
History– identified by engine number 17988.– early history unknown.– acquired with three other similar cars by Lance O’Neil from Adelaide and restored in the early 1980’s.– acquired by the current owner in c1985.– the car has been rallied both internationally and in Australia.– multi London to Brighton Rally participant, including the 1998 Commemor..