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An Air Ministry R.A.F. Flying Manual, Part 1 Flying Instruction. 1929, The Aircraft Recognition Manual, 1944, Air Ministry Silhouettes of American Aircraft.1939, together with British, German & Italian Aircraft, assorted sets of cigarette cards relating to aircraft and R.A.F., and photographs.
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FOUR GENTS WRISTWATCHES AND A POCKET WATCH, to include a manual wind, 'Wostock' watch fitted with a worn brown strap, a 'Sekonda, quartz' fitted with a black Faux snake skin effect strap, a stainless steel 'Adidas' on a stainless steel bracelet, and a 'Aviatime, quartz' on a tan faux crocodile skin strap, together with an 'Ingersoll' open face black dial pocket watch, manual wind, luminescent hands and numerals (condition report: NOT tested, general wear)
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A GENTS 9CT GOLD 'BERNEX' WRISTWATCH, manual wind, round silver dial signed 'Bernex', Arabic numeral twelve, three, six and nine o'clock interspaced with baton markers, gold hands, in a polished band, inside case back hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1966, 12375, 450398, approximate case width 32.7mm, fitted with a burgundy strap and a yellow metal ardillon buckle (condition report: winds but is non running, requires attention, general light wear)
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A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include two gents boxed 'Accurist' wristwatches, a small black watch winder battery/mains adapted, a larger double watch winder with mains power cable, a multi ring sizer gauge, a boxed 'Marine Band, M.Horner' harmonica No.1896, a 'Veeder'Root' counter, a small bag of watch links and parts, loose British coinage, a grouse foot brooch, a 'Services' manual wind pocket watch, with leather strap, an AF 'Seiko' wristwatch on a stainless steel bracelet, and a gents 'Citizen, automatic' wristwatch (condition report: all watches are NOT tested, pocket watch ticking at time of cataloguing, watch winders are NOT tested)
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1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster Engine no. 44637177ci Flathead Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle CarburetorApprox. 22hp at 1,600 rpm2-Speed Planetary Manual Transmission Transverse Leaf Springs and Solid Axles Front and Rear Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes*One of the longest owned cars in the collection *Sensitive and high quality older restoration *Former AACA National First Prize Winner*A benchmark example of the sporting Model TTHE FORD MODEL TWithout a doubt, the most famous antique car is the Ford Model T. Its significance cannot be argued, and neither can its charisma. One of the key components of Henry Ford's enormous success must be chocked up to style. Ford employed teams of stylists to ensure that his products looked as good and appealing as possible; nowhere is this more apparent than in these early 'brass' Ts.Ford was able to balance the line between handsome and cute with these cars. A T, although not a big car, has great dignity and presence. Anyone would be proud to own one. While the competition's low-priced cars looked cheap and small, the Ford did not.Ford also realized he was selling cars to a market of new drivers transitioning to the motorcar, which meant the car needed to be simple and intuitive. To operate the car, one only needed to use their feet, while their hands could stay on the steering wheel where they belonged. The simple planetary transmission was easy to operate and is still great fun to drive today.For those who haven't experienced a great 'Brass T,' they are about as much fun as you can have on four wheels. Ford really got it right with the early Ford Ts, and when properly set up, they perform remarkably well. In fact, most brass car tourers have a story about a pesky Model T driver keeping up with the likes of a Silver Ghost or Pierce-Arrow.The Torpedo could be seen as Ford's first performance car. It was a standard T stripped down with a little racer-type body. The hood was lengthened two inches, and the steering column was lowered. The result was a nimble and quick T with a look like no other. Any brass T is great fun for touring but the Torpedo is the ultimate.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDOne of the longest cars to have resided in the collection, this very handsome Torpedo roadster has most probably lived its entire life in the NorthEast. On file are photos of the car being discovered in the 1950s in tired, but clearly complete order which must have made for a straightforward restoration project back in the day. That rebuild was undertaken between the years of 1952 to 1953 as attested to by a plaque on the dash of the Ford, the work being completed by both the selling elder generation and its predecessor themselves. Confirming the authenticity and quality of the rebuild, it proudly displays the well-earned AACA National First Prize Award on its firewall. The Ford presents extremely well despite the age of its restoration, all being testament to the diligence and knowledge of its owners. Its rich Royal Blue coachwork is perfectly pinstriped in white and contrasted with black fenders. The upholstery remains in extremely tidy order, while now being bedded in and slightly patinated. The car is fully equipped with all the necessary and correct brass accoutrements, such as Ford 666 headlamps made by E&J, Ford tail lamps and side lamps, and the dash is nicely furnished with Stewart Speedometer and clock, as well as a KW Ignition coil switch. Museum displayed rather than used in recent years a good check over its recommended and it is felt that the dashboard mounted coils may need to be replaced – a simple fix as any 'T' collector would confirm. Offered from nearly 70 years of continuous family ownership, this early Model T is a real jewel.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1909 Ford Model T Touring Engine no. 7318177ci Flathead Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle CarburetorApprox. 22hp at 1,600rpm2-Speed Planetary Manual Transmission Transverse Leaf Springs and Solid Axles Front and Rear Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes*Desirable early Ford Model T Touring *Formerly owned in California *A nearly completed sympathetic restoration*Lots of potential for an enthusiast to finish offTHE EARLY MODEL THenry Ford was thrown out of the Henry Ford Company for pursuing an idea which his investors thought was silly: building an inexpensive, reliable, four-passenger automobile. The directors – men of substance, prosperity and achievement – knew that the automobile was accessible only to them and their counterparts. Henry was a dreamer, and after backing his early ideas they cut their losses, sending Mr. Ford packing with a $900 gratuity and a roll of blueprints for a simple, cheap car that had – in their experienced judgment – no chance of success.Surprisingly, Henry found a new backer in Alexander Malcolmson, a Detroit coal merchant, and the canny Henry managed to keep Malcolmson on board until Ford's vision was ready to be realized. It was called the Model T (T is the 20th letter of the alphabet and Henry had rendered many of the preceding nineteen letters in metal which alone is sufficient to substantiate the abundance of his ideas.) The early Model Ts were beautiful automobiles. They had acres of brightwork, were finished in brilliant colors and had elaborately-shaped bodies that owed little to production economies and much to the styles and public expectations of the day. Their 177 cubic inch four-cylinder engines had removable cylinder heads (revolutionary in the day but which made it practical for owners to clean their valves and piston crowns of the carbon buildup which the poor breathing, slow combustion and crummy fuels of the day made a regular chore of automobile ownership.)In the early years Ford's production was challenged by other marques. Buick, for example, outsold Ford even though it was more expensive. But soon Ford's single-minded focus on reducing costs and combining great value with low price achieved the results that economists (had there been any in 1910) would have predicted.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe '09 T here displays all those subtleties of the early cars, even the top mountings are built on an ornate bar that stretches back around the whole rear of the body. It is little details like this that quickly were lost in the quest for uniformity and profit. Acquired from Peter Eastwood in Pasadena, California in the early 2000s, the car presents as a near complete restoration of a highly original example. Detail features such as original front floorboards and car builder patent plaque are still present and it is evident that the bodywork is built in wood rather than metal for most of the structure. Viewed carefully there remain details that need finishing, there are no manifolds and while painted, the condition of the engine is not clear. The dash is missing a coil box, coils and wiring also, most of these cars would have had a windshield too. But one of the benefits of the remarkable survival rates of the T is that there are a host of other minds to consult with on making sure that the right pieces are sourced and further many different supporting entities and suppliers of parts who can assist. The Ford is finished in bright red with black fenders, chassis and undercarriage and has black wood spoke wheels, the basic bodywork is accented with brass Edmunds & Jones headlights, brass radiator shell and sidelights. A much more exclusive, distinctive and attractive automobile than later Model Ts would be, when completed, it will provide its new owner that a very rare commodity indeed which carries rarified status among their community. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1909 Oakland Model 40 Touring Chassis no. 1576 Engine no. 331318.1 cu in, BiBloc Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle CarburetorApprox. 40hp 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring, Rear, Fully Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes* Early Pontiac, Michigan built automobile* One of only 4 of the early Oakland cars to survive* Potentially a usable and affordable touring carTHE OAKLAND MODEL 40 For more information on the history of the Oakland Motor Car Company please see lot 521 in this auction. As elaborated there, the model that really got the company off and running was this, the 'Forty'. A proud advertising campaign played strongly on its virtues and the value that it offered, its text succinctly sums up the details, under the heading 'The Oakland is the answer to the man who says 'Show Me'. The pitch reads 'It is a good, old-fashioned American habit, whether buying a cigar or a ten thousand dollar house to look into things a little before spending your money and see that you are paying not one cent more than is necessary. You select an automobile for what it is and for what it will do.' It asked 'Why should you pay from 50 to 100 per cent more for a car that will do no more than the Oakland 'Forty'?' This continues 'It has a forty horsepower motor with cylinders cars in pairs, 112-inch wheel base, seats five people without touching elbows, and in every little appointment is luxurious and easy-riding.' 'Light weight, 2,000 lbs., means low cost of maintenance. Big 34-inch wheels, 4-inch tires, steel I-beam axles – nothing cheap about the Oakland – simplicity of construction and scientific manufacturing system alone can account for the phenomenally low price.' 'This is a car you want to buy, and if you are an agent, it is a car you want to sell' The Oakland Motor Car Co. was absorbed into William Durant's General Motors conglomerate in 1909, providing for the company the financial resources it needed to develop its range of cars. The four-cylinder cars were marketed as 'The Car with a Conscience' and the radiators carried the distinctive oak leaf and acorn emblem.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe Two Generations collection houses two key products from the incubatory period of Oakland, their original two-cylinder car and its successor the four-cylinder Model 40 which was key the foundation of the brand. Of the four surviving Oaklands in the HCCA roster two live in this collection, another prominent exponent of these cars was Robert Roughton of Virginia Beach, from whom this car was acquired in 2017. There was always a penchant for red cars in this collection, as can be seen on these catalogue pages, so this larger Oakland would have appealed strongly to these owners and matches the schemes of the Palmer-Singer, Pierce-Arrow and others in the stable. In this case, the red coachwork is contrasted with black painted beads to the fenders and its black button back leather upholstery. A cursory viewing of the car shows it to be well appointed with a period head and sidelamp set and nice detail features such as its 'Automatic Folding Windshield', which claims to be operational single handedly, another clever piece of design is for the Clutch and Brake to be cast into their respective pedals, surely in those days there were still a few people getting the hang of these arrangements. Clearly an older restoration, and likely needing some recommissioning, this Oakland Forty is nonetheless an honest and relatively affordable Brass Era touring car, much as it was when they sold new. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1906 Thomas Flyer 50HP Seven Passenger Touring Car Chassis no. C 17522.7 cu in, T-Head Individually Cast Inline 4-Cylinder Engine (5½ inch bore by 5½ inch stroke)Single Carburetor50hp4-Speed Manual Transmission with final drive by dual chainsSemi-Elliptic Leaf Suspension2-Wheel Brakes* One of the highest performance American cars of 1906 * Formerly in the Harrah Collection* Two owners since 1960s, in the collection since 1986* Remarkable original example of famed marque* National Automobile Museum binder on fileTHE THOMAS COMPANY One of the most recognizable automobiles of this era and arguably the most important of all the pioneering brands, the Thomas was the car that conquered the globe and put the American industry on the map. Like so many of his pioneering contemporaries, Erwin Ross (E. R.) Thomas was in the bicycle business prior to manufacturing automobiles. During the 1890s, E. R. was the managing director for H. A. Lozier & Co. who produced the famous Cleveland bicycle. However, he recognized the huge potential in the newly evolving automobile business and left Lozier to take over the Buffalo Automobile and Auto-Bi company, which was known for its production of bicycles and motorcycle engines. In 1900 E. R. changed the company name to Thomas Auto-Bi, and by 1901 Thomas claimed to build more air-cooled motors than anyone else.E. R. had bigger things in mind however, and the first Thomas automobiles were introduced in 1903; small runabouts described in the catalog as the happy medium between the cheaper and more expensive cars. All of that changed in 1904 when a huge leap forward was made from the French fronted voiturettes that Thomas had made to date with the introduction of the Model 22. One of its most distinctive features was that the lightweight tubed chassis of its predecessors was succeeded with a more substantial frame that was constructed with an outside plate riveted to angle iron above and below it, visually this is immediately apparent with the series of rivets along each side. To the frame Thomas mounted a three-cylinder engine, an unusual configuration which has rarely been commonplace, it was mounted to what we now consider to be a 'proper' gearbox, a separate casing with three forward speeds. 'Beauty and Power' proclaimed the 1904 brochure for the model and summarized the use of the three-cylinder power plant thus 'In a word, the triple-cylinder motor gives us high speed, high efficiency, the greatest amount of power for a given size of cylinder, or for a minimum of weight, a maximum of speed and power'. Owing to its spritely performance, Thomas noted that their Chicago agent C.A. Coey had christened the new car a 'Flyer' – it was a name that stuck and a genius marketing name which has come to symbolize the marque as a swashbuckling high-performance motor car. The three-cylinder was a snapshot of what was to come, the following year an extra cylinder was added and the car grew a little more. The 1905 range offered four different Flyers, a four cylinder 40hp, two four cylinder 50hp cars and their first six cylinder, 60hp model, on 106, 110, 114 and 124 inch wheelbases respectively. This variety was quickly refined for the 1906 season, when all Thomas's were built on 118 inch wheelbases powered by four cylinder 50hp engines. Their engines were massive by comparison with their American contemporaries, with a 5½ inch bore and stroke giving 522 cubes of power and relayed to the road through huge front driving sprockets. As such it was probably the most high-performance American car available that year. Thomas Flyers soon gained notoriety among the faster and more flamboyant Touring cars of their day. E. R. had an eye for flair and his huge powerful cars showed it – they were often finished in bright colors and loaded with many ornate brass accessories. The 1907 sales catalogue boasted 'You can't go by a Thomas Flyer, so go buy one!' The Thomas name endures and is most readily remembered for its most astounding victory in one the greatest automotive competition events of the time, the 1908 Le Matin sponsored 'The Great Race'. The route went from New York (in the dead of winter) across the U.S. to San Francisco, then by ship to Alaska, and across the Bering Strait, either by ship or by ice to Siberia. To be certain that the Yukon and the Bering Strait would be covered in ice, the race purposely began in the winter. Many of the dirt-covered trails had never been traveled by a motorcar.E. R. Thomas made a last minute decision to enter a car and three days prior to the start, a stock 1907 model was selected from the factory lot. 13,341 miles and 171 days later, the victorious Thomas rolled into Paris and forever cemented its place in history. They also campaigned the French Grand Prix in 1908, Lewis Strang fielding a four cylinder Thomas, being the only American company to challenge Europeans on their turf in this period. THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe highlight of the Two Generations collection, the 1906 Thomas Flyer can pride itself with some 60 years in its last two ownerships, and while its current tenure has been more low-key, the previous is one of the best-known collections ever amassed, that of William Fisk Harrah of Reno, Nevada. On file is both a recently prepared National Automobile Museum binder of information relating to the model and this car specifically, with additional history having been researched by the current custodians. From these sources and photos of the car in the 1950s, it is highly likely that the Thomas Flyer was originally delivered to California, for it still wore a painted 'CAL 22' script on the rear of the bodywork by the time it first surfaced in the 1950s. In the 1950s it was owned by a John Krittenbrink of Oklahoma. Thomas was undoubtedly the marques favored by Harrah, and he began to correspond with him in the summer of 1958 to see if the car could be acquired for the growing collection. Naturally this was rebuffed by Krittenbrink to begin with, but as for many resistance was futile and eventually he succumbed to the Harrah checkbook. Although one of the first to be acquired by him, it would at one time shared those hallowed halls in Reno with many more of its brethren. It is believed that the car was purchased by Harrah in the very early 1960s, the first inhouse correspondence dating from 1962. It seems that there was some debate among the researchers and experts on the Harrah team as whether this was born as a Touring car, or as a Demi-Limousine, for clarity, the latter was a period fashionable term which simply related to a car having a fixed roof and closed panel that stretched along the back of the car, providing a little extra weather protection than the standard touring car. However, viewed today this summary seems somewhat inaccurate and unlikely for there is no evidence of where the rear section of the Demi-Limousine would have affixed, and furthermore there are top mounting brackets to the front and rear seats. Interestingly, Thomas coachwork was built in house and pioneered a design that catered for the basic dusty roads of the day, with three high sided scalloped panels designed to deflect dust from the passengers. Although refurbishment was contemplated by the Harrah team, it seems that this extended to no more than a 'lick' of paint in the uniform burgundy color that we see her today. Whatever the reason, in a chapter of the hobby which might have seen much of the car's intrinsic originality obliterated to create a show car, it was left alone, and between that and the sensitivity of the current owners also, it allows today's collectors to observe a 117 year old Thomas most probably with many of the finishes and details with which it left the Buffalo works, not least its floorboards, cabi... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1906 Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout Chassis no. 11013NA Engine no. 9312422 ci, Side-Valve Bi-Bloc 4-Cylinder Engine c.50hp 3-Speed Manual TransmissionSemi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension2-Wheel Rear Drum and Transmission Brake*Well-known large horsepower French speedster*Formerly in the collections of George Waterman and William G. Lassiter*In the present ownership since 1999*Potential for fast Brass tour carsDARRACQOne of the most enigmatic of posters of this era is for a brazen Darracq screaming horizontally across the page, with a tranquil Victor Hemery at its wheel, it would boldly proclaim the success of 1905, 198 Kilometers in the hour, a World Record, 1st in the Vanderbilt Cup and 1st at the Circuit des Ardennes, that same year. In fact, the successes of 1905 had been developed out of a much more humble entrée into the world of automobiles. Born in Bordeaux in 1885, Alexandre Darracq made a fortune in the bicycle industry's boom years of the late 19th Century, and like many of his contemporaries subsequently turned his attention to powered transport. Darracq's new venture was financed by the sale of his Gladiator bicycle business to Dunlop, though he continued to make bicycle components in his new factory at Suresnes, Seine. Darracq was a businessman rather than an engineer and had recruited designer Paul Ribeyrolles to be responsible for its production.One of the first steps in a more substantial and sporting automobile was the arrival of the 'Flying Fifteen' which was powered by a 3.0-liter sidevalve four rated at 15hp and would go on to become Darracq's most successful model to date. Of exceptional quality, the Flying Fifteen remained essentially unchanged for the next three years, its success helping the company capture a 10% share of the French market. Here in the United States, the Darracq importer accomplished the remarkable feat of covering 2,350 miles in 14 days at the wheel of a 15hp Darracq without stopping its engine!The behemoth that accomplished the 1905 records was a 22-liter V8-engined monster also designed by Ribeyrolles, they would repeat the Vanderbilt Cup victory in 1906. Against this backdrop, it was logical that the marque would have success in America, but it seems that only the larger Darracq models were ever imported as new to the USA. Their original agent was F.A. La Roche & Co. of 652 Hudson Street in New York City. That firm's proprietor tested and proved a Flying Fifteen with a fortnight of continuous running and some 2,350 miles covered. The 40/60 as offered today, was a 7-liter T-head powered car which in France was catalogued as a 40hp, but for the US market was listed with this nomenclature. While chains might be seen as an iconic characteristic today, they were becoming considered as passé and were quickly being replaced by transferal by shaft drive which was accepted as being more refined, the 40/60 also had the refined 'belt and braces' technology of both magneto and coil ignition. THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDDarracq were on top of the world when this large horsepower speedster was originally built, and it would have been images such as this that no doubt inspired its acquisition. That purchase was at the Christie's auction in West Palm Beach in March 1999 when William G. Lassiter sold his collection.As catalogued then, the car could chart provenance back to the incubation of the hobby, with known ownership commencing with one the most famous pioneers of the car collecting movement George Waterman who was based here in Rhode Island. Together with his collecting partner Kirk Gibson, the very first car museum of its kind could have been here in Newport at Belcourt House on Bellevue Avenue a step away from The Audrain today. Termed by Gibson and Waterman as a Musee des Invalides, it had already outgrown its Boston premises and Newport would have been ideal, afterall motorsport had begun here in 1899. But the idea of the such an institution for greasy old jalopies, horrified the neighbors and it was not to be... Well at least Newport can count on the Audrain today!Regardless, the Darracq was part of that famed grouping in the 1950s. From Waterman-Gibson it passed to the Burton Upjohn Collection in Michigan. At this point, it was restored by John Caperton to the guise in which we see it today, that of an archetypal speedster, with bucket seats and barrel gas tank. From Burton Upjohn its next ownership came in 1965 when it was purchased by Donald Gilmore of Kalamazoo, in that same state. It would reside in the Gilmore Museum for many years, until acquired by Lassiter.Surprisingly, although secured at that prominent auction, it is understood that the Darracq was rarely, if ever used by these two generations of collectors, probably owing to all the other cars that cried out for attention. It stands today as a larger horsepower motorcar from an high quality brand which was at a peak in this period, and when returned to the road it will no doubt prove to be an exhilarating and run road racer. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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c.1903 Thomas Model 18 Single Cylinder 8HP Rear Entrance Tonneau Engine no. see text106ci, F-Head Single Cylinder EngineSingle Carburetor8hp3-Speed Manual Transmission with Chain Final DriveSemi-Elliptic Leaf Suspension2-Wheel Brakes* Handsome early pioneering Thomas car* Exquisitely restored* Eligible for Horseless Carriage Club Events and more* Formerly in the long term ownership of Harold CokerTHE THOMAS COMPANYAs recorded elsewhere in this catalogue, the first Thomas automobiles were introduced in 1903; small runabouts described in the catalog as the happy medium between the cheaper and more expensive cars produced after E.R. Thomas consolidated his manufacturing into one division. E.R Thomas continued following the French pattern of design that had served him well with his previous motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles. The resulting new car looked quite similar to a Renault or De Dion Bouton and shared a similar mechanical design. Since the French had led the motor industry for over a decade, this was certainly a safe and reliable model to copy.The Thomas Model 18 proved a good car and a fairly successful product. Thomas would quickly begin to move towards a more American/German type design with his next motorcars. The limitations of the light French design would prove a bit frail for difficult American conditions.Today, on our properly paved roads, the Model 18 is a delight and a fine American alternative to the ubiquitous French voiturettes. The Thomas Model 18 is well engineered and has the build quality that helped establish the company's excellent reputation. The strong 8hp single drives the car through an efficient 3-speed sliding gear transmission. The 3-speed is a big help in efficiently climbing rolling hills without having to resort to low gear. Equipped with a roomy and comfortable tonneau, the Thomas is an appealing four-up transport.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThomas Motor Cars were always of appeal to this collection, the Flyer joining in the 1980s from the Harrah Collection, and when Bonhams offered this example in 2020 it immediately resonated. Joining the stable just days before the pandemic and with the owners both passing during that time, the car would sadly never get to be used properly for events as they had intended. As purchased in 2020, the car was then offered for sale from the estate of another noted Thomas collector, Harold Coker. Mr. Coker was truly passionate about the Thomas products and at one time had amassed examples of almost all the early cars they built. Here is Coker's single cylinder car, which carries with it a somewhat remarkable story which deserves telling. While, the story is not wholly substantiated, and is almost too fanciful to have dreamt up, it does represent the form in which the car was purchased from William S. Abbott in Godfrey, Illinois in the 1990s, by Harold Coker.It is said that in the early days this car was driven from New York to St. Louis for the 1904 World's Fair where it was used as part of a Fair and was known 'The Red Devil'. Within a short period of time, the subsequent first owner who lived in Union, Missouri determined that the Thomas single cylinder motor wasn't sufficient to climb the hill to his home. He complained and returned the car to the E.R. Thomas Company, who it is said no longer had a suitable powerplant and elected to install a more powerful twin cylinder Buick unit of a similar era. Abbott is noted to have bought the car from a John Vauls, who himself had acquired it from a John Davis. Some of the tale was covered in a feature on prewarcar.com in 2016, when a very old photo surfaced of a car, with a boy scout holding a gun and accompanying a dog was published. The car in the photo is clearly a real automobile rather than a prop as it has its license plates inscribed on the sidelights and its body and many details are identical to a Thomas of this era. It is suggested that this may well be the Coker car, in that the tale it had always carried ties into this visual by location. Coker wanted to restore the car to as original a specification as possible, so he removed the Buick engine, made patterns and recast a new single cylinder unit from an original '03 Thomas from fellow enthusiast and friend, Henry Jansen. The former two-cylinder motor was sold in part to fund this and other projects. The remainder of the car was restored to very high standard as can still be evidenced today and has from time to time been displayed at concours events by the Coker family, most recently at the Atlanta Concours d'Elegance in 2018.Finished in the bright red colorway that is so often considered as the norm for the brand and was exactly as depicted in contemporary Thomas marketing materials this is a fine representation of the model. The car has never been submitted for dating with the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, so its potential eligibility for the London to Brighton has never been explored. It stands today as a very rare survivor of this early chapter of the legendary American around the world company, offering a usable HCCA car. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1912 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster Project Engine no. 99889177ci Flathead Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle CarburetorApprox. 22hp at 1,600 rpm2-Speed Planetary Manual Transmission Transverse Leaf Springs and Solid Axles Front and Rear Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes*A starter Model T *Much work already completed*Desirable sporting bodystyleTHE MOTORCAR OFFEREDFor those who haven't experienced a great 'Brass T', they are about as much fun as you can have on four wheels. Ford really got it right with the early Ford Ts and, when properly set up, they perform remarkably well. In fact, most brass car tourers have a story about a pesky Model T driver keeping up with the likes of a Silver Ghost or Pierce-Arrow.The Torpedo could be seen as Ford's first performance car, the standard T stripped down and with a little racer-type body. The hood was lengthened two inches, and the steering column was lowered. The result was a nimble and quick T with a look like no other. Any brass T is great fun for touring but the Torpedo is the ultimate.The 'T' here provides that opportunity for any prospective collector or indeed an existing collector wanting to swerve into the world of the Model T Ford. Should you need inspiration of how this car could be completed, you need look no further than lots 504 or 535 in today's auction, which display two potential directions for this project, stock factory or performance special. Sold as viewed, inspection of the car suggests that a lot of work has already been completed, much of the paintwork, the engine bay appears detailed and at first glance suggests that it may have been restored, certainly on the cosmetic side it presents very nicely. The radiator and most of the brass fittings are highly polished also. Winter is coming... well sort of, this is the North East afterall! With the wide availability of parts and support for these cars this is a great entrée to Model T ownership.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 517
1909 EMF Model 30 Touring Chassis no. 2163 Engine no. 2443226cu in, Side-Valve Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle Carburetor30hp3-Speed Manual Gearbox Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension2-Wheel Drum Brakes*One of two examples in the collection*A usable light car, ideal for touring *Potential for HCCA events*Handsome and well-appointed carEMFEstablished in 1908, EMF took its name from its founders' initials - 'E' being Detroit coachbuilder Barney Everitt, 'M' being William Metzger, lately sales manager of Cadillac, and 'F' being Walter Flanders, at one time Henry Ford's production manager. The Northern and Wayne companies were acquired together with their plants and equipment, and EMF production commenced in the second half of 1908 with Wayne designer William E Kelly as chief engineer. EMF chose not to contest the low-price market with Henry Ford, opting instead for a well-finished medium-priced car. The latter was a 30hp four with three-speed sliding-gear rear transaxle built on a sturdy pressed-steel chassis frame. Splits in the partnership and litigation with wagon builder turned automobile manufacturer Studebaker, which had concluded a distribution agreement with EMF, eventually led to a Studebaker take-over in 1910. This resulted in the formation of the Studebaker Corporation, and from then onwards all EMFs were badged as Studebakers.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe earlier of two of examples of EMF cars in this collection, this also dates from the same year, 1909, but appears to have been produced towards the start of the year, being some 4000 cars ahead of the other example. Within that production sequence there is clearly some evolution, by way of explanation, the radiator has the motif of E.M.F. 30 embossed into it, something that would no doubt have been expensive to do. The car is one of the more recent acquisitions by the Two Generations Collection, joining in 2015 having previously been owned by Gil Fitzhugh of Lidditz, Pennsylvania. To judge from its condition it appears to have been the subject of a high quality restoration probably 25-35 years ago. That refurbishment has aged lightly, but not to its detriment and the car has a very inviting appearance all around. This EMF is painted in a rich creamy white scheme, which is offset by a rich butterscotch leather interior and light tan top, it carries a nice set of brightwork which is highly polished and includes EJ Mfg headlamps, scuttle mounted sides and a taillamp. A lesser seen marque and model, this is certainly proof of how appealing these cars are.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1905 Maxwell Model H 16HP Touring Engine no. 10146196.5 ci, 2-cylinder Horizontally-Opposed Side Valve Engine16hp3-Speed Manual TransmissionSemi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension 2-Wheel Drum Brakes*Highly original example*Top of the line, larger horsepower model by Maxwell*HCCA Tour eligible*The earliest surviving 1905 Model HMAXWELL AUTOMOBILESFinanced by Detroit sheet metal manufacturer Benjamin Briscoe and East Coast plutocrat J P Morgan, ex-Oldsmobile and Northern engineer Jonathan D Maxwell built his first car - an advanced twin-cylinder design with water cooling, mechanical inlet valves, two-speed planetary transmission, shaft drive and right-hand steering wheel - in 1904. The twin proved an enormous success; a four-cylinder model joined the line-up for 1906 and Maxwell expanded from its Tarrytown, New York base, opening factories in Auburn, Indiana and Rhode Island. Sound engineering was complemented by a series of headline-grabbing publicity stunts that helped boost sales, none more successful than a transcontinental trip from New York to San Francisco undertaken by a team of four lady drivers in 1909. The following year the firm sold over 20,000 cars, a total exceeded only by Ford and Buick. From this high point Maxwell went into decline. Briscoe's ambitious expansion plans proved disastrous; most of the factories were sold off and Jonathan Maxwell moved production to Detroit. Hit hard by the post-WWI depression, Maxwell merged - unsuccessfully - with Chalmers and acquired a new president in the person of Walter Percy Chrysler, whose new marque would rise from the Maxwell-Chalmers ashes.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDOne of the handful of completely unrestored cars in the collection, according to information on file, this early as found, discovery example of the Maxwell was acquired by the current ownership from noted collector Gibb Moyer of Pennsylvania, alongside one of the pioneer Cadillacs in this same collection. The car is listed in the registry of these cars as the earliest surviving example of the Model H, as supplied to the owners by historian Vern Campbell and a limited file of information accompanies the car, including an original sales brochure for the model. Features of the model included the right-hand drive five-passenger tourer body with side-entrance doors for the rear passengers, an innovative design in its day that allowed passengers to alight direct onto the sidewalks rather than onto the road, as would be the case with a rear-entrance tonneaus it succeeded. This Maxwell is a very interesting example of why all that the movement for preserving automobiles is important to the hobby and in the grander scheme to the history of the industry, for it almost certainly represents a virtual 'time capsule' of how Maxwell built their automobiles more than a century ago. In being so unspoiled it demonstrates just how fine the leather and workmanship of the car's leather upholstery was, and that is matched by the car's high-quality paintwork which has survived nearly a dozen decades. The car appears to retain almost all of its original upholstery as well as period accessories including 'Climax' headlamps, by Silby & Pitman of New York, Atwood sidelamps, and an New Jersey 'Autocoil' to its dash. While the aesthetics are for the most part original and aged, the mechanical component was worked on in house here, and has been rebuilt, further a starter motor set up has been added. This is a car that deserves and rewards close inspection. It is certain to be appreciated in Preservation Classes or indeed to be carefully enjoyed on Horseless Carriage Club events. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1906 Pope-Toledo Model XII 35/40HP Roi Des Belges Engine no. 35-40-1821352.8ci 4-Cylinder Engine35/40bhp3-Speed Sliding-Gear Manual Transmission with Double Chain DriveFront and Rear Semi-Elliptic Leaf SpringsRear-Wheel Drum Brakes*A well-known, largely original example with 1950s cosmetic restoration*Exceptionally beautiful, handsomely designed coachwork*Offered with a significant history and maintenance file*An outstanding early Brass Era car with power, quality, style and character'DON'T TAKE 'THE OTHER FELLOW'S' DUST''Buy a...Pope-Toledo, and your 'right of way' on any road, anywhere, will be absolute, supreme and acknowledged. It matters not what make 'the other fellow' drives, nor what price he paid, you can pass him if you want to. Isn't it a great satisfaction to know that your car has this quality – even though you do not want extreme speed? It is positive assurance of Power, Power at the Wheels, Power for Emergencies, Power for Hills, for Sand and Heavy Roads; Reserve Power, so that your engine is exerting itself scarcely more than idling when bowling along at a 30 mile clip.' There can be little doubt that the advertising copywriters knew how to summarize the essence of these majestic cars. Produced in Ohio from 1903 to 1909, the Pope-Toledo was in its time the peak of Colonel Albert Pope's Brass Era automotive empire, which produced fine cars in most all the major cities of the United States. It was noted for grand, almost baroque styling, with the largest models boasting ornate 'Roi-des-Belges' bodywork, quite literally a translation of 'King of Belgium' since this monarch was noted to favor this style of coachwork with tulip-like complex curves and dramatic swaging, atypical for this period. A particular aspect being that he preferred there to be a partition between the front seats, where many cars of this period simply carried a bench front seat, it was a characteristic that no doubt suggest that he liked to be firmly held in his seat when driving. And, given the sturdy, durable engineering and no small measure of power, that would have stopped him being 'thrown about' at speed!The 1906 Model XII was, in fact, among the most powerful automobiles then on the American road, challenging the famous offerings of Packard, Peerless, and even Thomas, with a 35hp four-cylinder engine and a three-speed sliding gear transmission, with a direct-drive 'speed gear' and double chain drive. It combined brawn and elegance as did few others of its time, and became one of the most respected and, today, sought-after early American automobiles.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDIn 1951, Bob and Herb Horn, recent emigres from Iowa, opened Horn Bros. Cars of Yesteryear in Sarasota, Florida. In an era when roadside car museums were the norm, the Horns filled their facility with some truly exceptional early automobiles. The museum was sold in the mid-1960s to Walter Bellm, who continued to operate it until the mid-1990s. In its heyday, Cars of Yesteryear was a fabulous, weird and wonderful place, with the great cars of the Brass and Classic Eras complemented by Bantams, a Lincoln designed for Jacqueline Kennedy, and microcars hung off the walls and ceiling.The Horns brought this Model XII with them from Iowa, based on the period Hawkeye State registration no. 4639 still attached, as well as the Iowa license plates with which it was photographed in the museum in-period, including an appearance on the cover of the December 1954 issue of Car Life. After nearly forty years in the museum, the car was sold by Mr. Bellm to Fred Weber of St. Louis, from whom it was acquired by Don C. Boulton in 1991.The car's present restoration hails from the Horn ownership and it maintains a good look for a car of its age. The red and black color scheme is well-suited to the ornate curves of the original body and bell-shaped radiator and is picked up by elaborate hand-laid striping. Clearly the work was largely cosmetic and the car beneath remains well-preserved, as it retains all of its gorgeous original trim and such often-lost original features as storage drawers under the driver's seats and additional compartments within the running boards. Leather aprons are mounted between the fenders and the body. The Selden plate is still attached, and the car carries its matching set of brass Solar model 626 cowl lamps, model 684 headlamps, model 404 tail lamp, and acetylene generator with pride. The dashboard boasts a Junghans 8-day clock, made in Germany, and a Jones 100 mph speedometer.Even the engine of this car is a work of mechanical art, with external overhead valve gear that is a joy to watch in operation. Certainly Mr. Boulton thought so, as after acquiring the Pope-Toledo he invested considerable time and money in returning it to operational condition. A significant file of restoration and repair receipts attests to this fact, and accompanies the Model XII along with two Pope-Toledo instruction manuals, many other documents and articles, and artifacts of its Horn Brothers and subsequently Bellm's ownership.The Pope-Toledo was one of the highlights of the Donald C. Boulton Collection at Bonhams dispersal sale in 2019 at Amelia Island. Father and son were enthusiastic attendees of the auction, they may well have been the first through the door of the first day of preview if memory serves the cataloguer right and were clearly determined to secure a car from that group. Ultimately, they settled on this fabulous Pope-Toledo as their souvenir of the day. Its transition would no doubt have been one that Mr. Boulton approved of, and as evidenced from the cars on offer today, it was a natural fit for the collection, where it sat alongside the later roadster of its same maker. In preparation for the sale, the car has received the care and attention that latterly had alluded its past two owners, the car has been sympathetically and carefully cleaned. The comprehensive set of brass work has been laboriously polished, and the car was checked over and made to run once again. The 1906 Pope is a remarkably original and certainly very rare survivor of this period of production. Its mechanical aspect is extremely powerful for its day, while atop the running gear is one of the most beautifully sculpted examples of coachwork of this period, with not a flat surface anywhere on the body. The Two Generations, Boulton Pope is as richly rewarding on the road as to look at. Its appearance on the market is only owing to the sad and untimely passing of its owners and it deserves to return to long term appreciative custody where it will unquestionably grace any collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1947 Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible Chassis no. 799A1705068239ci OHV V8 EngineSingle Holley Carburetor100bhp at 3,600rpm3-Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive and 2-Speed Columbia Rear AxleFront and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension4-Wheel Drum Brakes* In the collection since 1957* Comprehensively restored in the 1970s and preserved since* Former AACA National First Prize Winner * Exceptional example of its model* Much loved family carTHE FORD SPORTSMAN With the end of World War II, there was a huge demand by the civilian population for new cars. The Ford Motor Company, like other manufacturers, had devoted the previous four years to military orders. To hasten postwar production, Ford and the rest of the industry gave their 1942 models a facelift. One new style however appeared in the Ford line in 1946, the model 71, known as the Sportsman Convertible.The company had been producing station wagons at the Iron Mountain plant on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since the early 1930's. They owned extensive hardwood forests and had a state of the art sawmill and woodworking facility. During 1945, Henry Ford II ordered a wooden bodied convertible as a one-off for personal use. With prewar Chrysler wooden station wagons indicating the presence of a market, the decision to produce the 'Sportsman' was made. The first car off the line was put on exhibition in Dearborn and on Christmas day, 1945 went to actress Ella Raines in Hollywood, while she was filming White Tie and Tails.The 1946 model was priced $200 more than a conventional convertible, which sold for $1436. Production began in earnest in July of 1946 and continued until November of 1947. Total production was 3,525; with 723 in 1946, 2774 in 1947 and 28 for the 1948 model year, making it one of the rarest of all Fords.The Sportsman used the same 'motor-lift' top as the club convertible and had hydraulic push button windows borrowed from Lincoln. The wooden bodies were beautifully detailed and intricate, however the rear deck lid was a masterpiece of compound curved, dovetailed and finger-jointed craftsmanship.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThis is one of the best known cars within this collection and its ownership dates back to its earliest days when the father was enjoying the hobby with his father, and in turn relayed that same passion to his son.Although it has resided within the group in living memory of all those who knew the collectors, it was actually acquired when it was 10 years old for the princely sum of $420 from Washington Garage in Jamaica, New York, the receipt for which is on file. Its condition at that point is unknown, and it would seem that at that point it was in usable order and continued to be used until the mid-1970s. At this juncture, as with the 1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster, the Sportsman was subjected to an exceptionally high quality and well-detailed refurbishment for which a variety of letters, notes, research materials and correspondence are on file while this project was undertaken. To read through them is an exercise in understanding of the meticulous detail that the owner felt that work should be carried out when restoring a car properly. Today, such lengths are more often undertaken by an experienced shop, so to know that the work that was carried out was personally managed is all the more impressive. When the years long rebuild was completed it received an AACA National First Prize Award and would be a noted sight at a variety of events. If one wants to understand the quality of the workmanship in the 1970s, one need look no further than the car itself today. More than 40 years after that rebuild, the car still presents extremely well today. Its Pheasant Red paintwork has certainly bedded in and shows a little dulling in places, but it remains in remarkably good shape for its age, so too does the interior in rich caramel fabric, and its stylized dash is replete with its correct features. Of course, the most important aspect is the wood, which is in incredibly good shape and we understand from the file and family recollections is almost entirely original to the car, save for an area around the rear license plate, which suggests that the basis was very good to begin with. Offered from 66 years of continuous ownership and only a two owner car from new, family photos show its owner grinning from ear to ear when posing beside his beloved Sportsman and it is easy to see why.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1908 Franklin Model G Touring Chassis no. 5052G Engine no. see text143.1 ci, Pushrod Overhead Valve Inline 4-Cylinder Air-cooled Engine (likely 1909/10) Single CarburetorApproximately 22hp3-Speed Manual TransmissionFully Elliptic Leaf Suspension2-Wheel Rear Drum and Transmission Brake*Early 'barrel nose' Franklin touring car *A way to experience Franklin's alterative approach to the automobile *Formerly in long term California ownershipsTHE FRANKLIN MODEL GFor the early part of the Franklin story please refer to Lot 512. After its debut with a transversely mounted four-cylinder in 1902, 1905 would prove to be a transitional year as the Franklin's engine moved up front under the barrel-shaped hood with a front-mounted fan to supply cooling air to the finned individual cylinders. Wilkinson was a fervent believer in the virtues of light weight and simplicity, a belief reflected in his decision to reject the added components and complexity of water cooling. He kept experimenting and adding features as soon as they demonstrated their practicality. Automatic spark advance was added in 1907, pressure feed lubrication in 1912, aluminum pistons in 1915, aluminum connecting rods in 1922.At first glance this early Franklin looks like a conventional touring car of the day. Even its big round grille wasn't that out of place in 1910. Delaunay-Bellevilles sported similar grilles. Look a little closer, though, and some unusual things begin to become apparent. The Franklin had full-elliptical springs, for instance, which most marques had abandoned in favor of semi-elliptical and 3/4 elliptical springing that provided more accurate wheel and axle location. The Franklin's laminated wood frame was worthy of notice, too, at a time when such wood frames as survived were pretty generally at least steel 'armored'.That was, however, about all that was apparent from outside. It was unusual, and maybe even a little archaic in the fast-moving automobile industry in the final year of the century's first decade. The big difference was that Franklin was doing all these things by design and with the intent of perfectly sound engineering principles. It would keep them, more or less, for the rest of its life and in the process build up a loyal following of customers who appreciated its determinably idiosyncratic insistence upon doing things Franklin's way.More than a hundred years later no one has come up with a convincing argument why Franklin was wrong, either. The big round grille was Franklin's way of swallowing the volumes of air needed to satisfy its overhead valve four-cylinder engine's direct air cooling. 'Direct' in the sense that all automobile engines are air cooled (unless they're suddenly dunked in a river or pond) using water or some other liquid concoction coolant as an intermediary.The full-elliptical springs gave a soft, comfortable ride and were reputed to be easy on tires. The wood frame has been compared with a good tennis racquet or old time wooden skis which flex and absorb shocks and irregularities before they get to the human's frame. Franklin dealers would perversely jack up opposite corners of their cars, then demonstrate how the doors still opened and closed smoothly. Try that on a Buick or Ford.The Model G was introduced in 1906 with a 12hp engine and 88' wheelbase. The model grew in following years, 12hp on 90' wheelbase in 1907, 16hp on 90' in 1908, and 18hp on 91 1/2' in 1909 and 1910 with 143 cubic inches displacement from a 3 3/8' bore and 4' stroke. The compact chassis dimensions are closely adapted to the attractive close-coupled four-place touring car coachwork which is so consistent with the philosophy of John Wilkinson. The engine drives through a 3-speed transmission and shaft drive with contracting band rear wheel brakes and a separate band brake on the driveshaft.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe Model G we offer here dates from the 1908 season. There is nothing on file that charts its provenance, however consultation with respected marque authority Mark Chaplin has confirmed that while not owned by members of the Franklin fraternity its ownership over the last three decades can be traced back to a H. Maxwell of California from at least as far back as 1989 and up to 2015, and it appears to have been briefly owned by noted collector Jim Cooley of San Diego prior to its acquisition by the father and son Two Generations collection. Mr. Chaplin also noted that the 1908 engines were the Achilles heel of that year's production and it was quite common for them to have been replaced with slightly later units, often by the factory. Distinctive features of the successors were concentric valve engines as well as magneto ignition, which its precisely what can be found in this car. It is most likely that the power unit dates from 1909 or 1910, although a number was not found to be visible to substantiate this. On inspection, the Franklin while clearly complete and an honest entity, it is apparent that the car has been refurbished in a basic manner for aesthetic presentation, rather than on the technical side. The paintwork in a bottle green scheme appears to be relatively fresh as does the button back interior trim work. All in all this is an interesting example of its breed and a perfect foil to its predecessor in the collection to demonstrate how the Franklin production developed. With mechanical refreshing, it could provide its next owner with a purposeful way to experience this unique automobile brand. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1912 Ford Model T Touring Chassis no. 93288 Engine no. 102111177ci Flathead Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle CarburetorApprox. 22hp at 1,600 rpm2-Speed Planetary Manual Transmission with Ruckstell 2-Speed Back Axle Transverse Leaf Springs and Solid Axles Front and Rear Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes*Handsome example of the Brass Era Touring T *Long term history*Desirable specifications THE MODEL TFor years the Model T Ford was the backbone of car collecting. The perennial popularity in the T since it came has bred a vast number of collectors who have kept them alive. This has ensured that reference books, experienced mechanics junk yards full of parts, and even newly manufactured reproduction parts and supplies have always been available to support the population of Model Ts in various stages of restoration and preservation.To those who haven't experienced a great 'Brass T' they are about as much fun as you can have on four wheels. These cars exude charm and charisma like few other cars. Henry really got it right with the early Ford Ts and when properly set up they perform remarkably well. Of course, with the emergence of the Model T and Henry Ford's insistence on a quality stock product and limited availability of options for buyers, in one fell swoop he created a completely new industry of aftermarket components, not dissimilar from smartphone accessories today. Beautifully made though his wooden wheels were, (anyone who has seen the videos of the laborers building them can't to be hypnotized by the process), there were plenty of people who preferred more sporting wire wheels, for those a whole host of options became available. His transverse leaf spring suspension may have been the most universal answer to the rugged American roads of the time, but not everyone wants the sensation of floating like a small boat on the road! So there were numerous alternative bolt on extras to stiffen up the ride. And of course, there was only so much reach that you can get out of a car with two speeds, and there the answer was to double up your options at the rear end, Ruckstell being the most prolific producer of this option.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe 1912 Touring car we offer here from the Two Generations collection showcases many of these accessories, including – Pasco Wire Wheels, Ruckstell back axle and Rocky Mountain Brakes, as well as a water pump to enable improved circulation and cooling. Better still it is a wonderful original example of the Model with history known for much of its life. Unusually for a T it still retains its original car number plate on the dash, these so often being lost when firewalls were inevitably replaced due to age and wear, also on its dash it carries a California registration tag from 1915, which almost certainly attests to its origins, further, the car is understood to have been in the single ownership of James E. Warjone of Ketchum Indiana for some 65 years prior to its acquisition by the collection.Finished in black, but accented with red wheels and coachlines, for aesthetics and easy access the front doors have been removed although they remain with the car. In general, the car can be described as very tidy older restoration and owing to its recent inactivity should be checked over prior to use. Between its looks, history and specification, this is as good a proposition in these cars as one could script. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1935 Ford V8 Roadster Chassis no. 182129187221ci L-Head V8 EngineSingle Stromberg 97 Carburetor85bhp at 3,800rpm3-Speed Manual TransmissionSingle Front and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring with Solid Front and Three-Quarter Floating Rear Axles4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes* Ford's V8 – an iconic piece of engineering design * Updated model for 1935* Handsome and rakish black colorwayTHE 1935 FORD V81935 saw a complete redesign for the Ford V-8. The engine was relocated substantially forward of the front wheels' centerline and the hood shortened to dramatically enlarge the passengers' compartment and locate rear seat passengers in front the rear axle without lengthening the wheelbase. Ford called it 'Center-Poise Ride' and it was a noticeable improvement in interior room and ride. The front fenders were deeply skirted, as they had been since early in '33 model production. The frame X-member was made much larger and the frame side rails boxed for greater stiffness.The flathead V-8 again was improved. Horsepower remained the same but the poured babbitt connecting rod bearings were replaced with more reliable and easily rebuilt insert bearings. Stromberg came out with a new model 48 carburetor.One of the redesigned Fords paced the Indianapolis 500 mile race on Decoration Day and four of the wonderfully innovative and creative Miller-Ford V-8 Specials made the field in the 500 although all failed when the grease boiled out of their exhaust manifold-mounted steering boxes, seizing the steering solid.The 1935 Ford's look is very different from classic proportions but with its grille moved far forward between the deep, crowned, rounded fenders it has its own snub-nosed, truculent, belligerent appeal. It is a car with attitude, attitude that apparently appealed, and still appeals, to a certain group of collectors and Ford enthusiasts.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDIn a collection with covers many of the cornerstone models of Ford production prior to the 1950s, it is only natural that one should find an example of the remarkable V8 and in Roadster form it is rarely bettered. With a sinister, black scheme the rakish looks of the model are even more heightened, the features are accented with red upholstery, red pinstriping and red wire wheels shod with white wall tires. Its condition is best covered with a description of an older restoration, and in parts some of the finishes, such as the steering wheel and dash appear to be original and not refurbished. This would be one of the most recent arrivals to the group, being purchased from collector Mark Hurwitz in 2020. Owing to the timing of that purchase and the brief ownership prior to their passing, it seems that the Ford was barely used by them. In checking over today, it is noted that the gearbox shifter occasionally locks and this should be attended to as well as a general check over prior to use. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1909 EMF Model 30 Touring Chassis no. 6498226ci, Side-Valve Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle Carburetor30hp3-Speed Manual Gearbox Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension2-Wheel Drum Brakes*Pre-cursor to the Studebaker*Long term ownership in this collection*Light car, ideal for touring *HCCA eligibilityEMF Established in 1908, EMF took its name from its founders' initials - 'E' being Detroit coachbuilder Barney Everitt, 'M' being William Metzger, lately sales manager of Cadillac, and 'F' being Walter Flanders, at one time Henry Ford's production manager. The Northern and Wayne companies were acquired together with their plants and equipment, and EMF production commenced in the second half of 1908 with Wayne designer William E Kelly as chief engineer. EMF chose not to contest the low-price market with Henry Ford, opting instead for a well-finished medium-priced car. The latter was a 30hp four with three-speed sliding-gear rear transaxle built on a sturdy pressed-steel chassis frame. Splits in the partnership and litigation with wagon builder turned automobile manufacturer Studebaker, which had concluded a distribution agreement with EMF, eventually led to a Studebaker take-over in 1910. This resulted in the formation of the Studebaker Corporation, and from then onwards all EMFs were badged as Studebakers.THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe Two Generations Collection frequently housed two examples of a particular marque and or model, here this is the second of two offered today, this time their chassis numbers confirming them to have built within the same year, but most likely some way apart in their production, being 4,000 plus cars different numerically. The car arrived in this collection in approximately 2000, having been advertised through the HCCA by Edward Leichliter who it is understood had owned the car since 1970. It was apparently Mr. Leichliter's belief that the car was documented back to the immediate post war period and that it has spent most of its life in central New Jersey. Finished in Royal Blue paintwork has the appearance of a well patinated car, quite possibly retaining its original interior in places, with a much older refreshment of the body cosmetics. Not known to have been run since joining the collection, it will re-commissioning before use. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1930 Buick Series 60 Model 64 Sport Roadster Engine no. 2458372331.4 ci., SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine98bhp at 2,800rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension4-Wheel Drum Brakes*Rare example of GM Art and Colour sports design*Untouched, original example *Potential Preservation Class exhibitBUICKUnder the stewardship of General Motors' President William C. Durant, Buick production rose dramatically. The company introduced its first 6-cylinder car in 1914 and for a period in the 1920s the range would consist entirely of sixes. A detachable cylinder head, strengthened chassis and axles, and 4-wheel brakes were new introductions on the 6-cylinder line for 1924, the last year of Buick's base-model four. Replacing the latter for 1925, the Standard Six boasted a new, overhead-valve engine displacing 191cu in and producing 50bhp, while the larger Master Six came with a 255cu in, 70bhp unit. The duo was restyled for 1926 and given larger engines of 207 and 274cu in respectively and continued almost unaltered throughout 1927. For this season, the cars were visibly distinguishable by their slightly rounded radiator edges and on Fisher bodies such as this car, a dual swage molding.It was at this point that the Buick received the attention of rising star Harley Earl. Earl's mammoth contributions to General Motors' looks had begun with the LaSalle then the glorious post-1928 Cadillacs. He was on a roll when he began work on the new Buick line up, under the command of one of its most dynamic leaders, Harlow 'Red' Curtice. Curtice saw that Buick's slide was induced by complacency and their styling was looking old-fashioned, also he was keen to revamp the cars in an effort to purge unnecessary weight and to improve their performance. Their all-new line up debuted in 1929 and was the first series to have been styled in their entirety by the GM Art and Color Department, further improvements followed for 1930. THE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe 1930 Model 64 was one of Buick's more racy models, the sport roadster, which arrived first this year and accounted for a mere 2006 units, a fraction of the 181,743 of all models shipped, making it relatively rare. They set their owners back some $1,585 in standard form, with the optional extras of wire wheels, chrome grille guard, side mounts, whitewall tires, luggage rack, fog lights and wind wings, almost all of which were clearly chosen by the first owner of this car. Buicks were certainly a focus of the collection, but this is by far the newest in this stable, 'new' being relative of course, and by time rather than condition. The car is an incredible example of its marque and model, a true time-warp car and in many respects, it is quite remarkable that it survives at all. It wears a New Jersey license plate for 1930, which seems likely to be original to the car and is a clue to its early history. Beyond this point, we are uncertain of its subsequent trail, until more recent times. However, regardless of any documented chain of ownership, the car and its condition speaks volumes about what that path might have amounted to, one would imagine a very limited number of custodians and most likely a long period of being laid up. That time would also more than likely have straddled the early days of the hobby through to more modern times, and in doing so eluded the former trends of restoring such cars. The car was formerly in the collection of James and Helen Staats of New Hope, PA, and carries a registration sticker for PA in 1981/2. The Staats being noted active HCCA and specifically Curved Dash Olds campaigners, it is likely that the shared admiration of 'CDO's' connected them with the father and son ownership of the Two Generations Collection. Clearly never having been restored, the car seems to retain its original paint, trim finishes and even its top. Its appeal is in the way in which it has weathered its 93 years, the paintwork in a khaki brown, pinstriped in red is worn in places, but still presentable, while it is the interior of both the driving compartment and the rumble seat is almost entirely intact and displays the materials with which these cars were built, but are rarely replicated when restored. The seats are in good order generally, and the driver's door has the provision of a panel behind which tools are stored, there are a couple of missing handles, but none that detract hugely from its overall presentation which with careful cleaning and preparation would no doubt enable the car to be welcomed in any of the popular preservation classes at concours events around the country. In its past tenures it has been neither altered nor restored, long may that continue... Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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MV Agusta F4 1000, 2004, 998cc.Frame no. ZCGF511BA4V001447Engine no. F5A400359Runs and rides but needs the battery fitting back on, has had light use with only 6,400 miles showing. A very sought after appreciating modern classic. Comes with original owners manual. Genuine sale. This bike is signed by Agostini himself. Reg MV04 CUT, V5 and 3 keys
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Ducati Pantah 500SL. 1982. 500cc.Frame No. 663573Engine No. 663752Runs and rides, carbs have been cleaned and serviced. Mechanically good condition, brake callipers have been serviced, new throttle cables in 2022. Recent Pirelli tyres and lots of history including workshop manual. MOT until 07.23.Reg. UUY 571Y. V5 and keys.
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