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£17,250

1910 Sears Model K 14hp High Wheeler

United Kingdom • 10 Sept 2011

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AI Listing Summary

This 1910 Sears Model K High Wheeler is a rare, unrestored 'barn discovery' car, complete with original lamps and a potentially original hood. While it needs restoration and has replacement mudguards, it comes with valuable documentation, including a Maryland Certificate of Title, duty confirmation, and a 1910 Sears catalogue, making it a unique find for collectors.

Condition

4

This Sears Model K is described as a 'barn discovery' with 'unquestioned integrity,' suggesting it's well-preserved for its age. It retains original features like lamps and a potentially original hood. However, it requires restoration, with replacement mudguards already fabricated, and it's offered 'as viewed,' indicating potential mechanical or cosmetic work needed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1947

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Car no.

1947 Sears, Roebuck & Co.

of Chicago, Illinois, marketed the Sears High Wheeler from 1905 to 1910 by mail order making a direct appeal to the economy minded new motorist.

They produced a range of models, all very similar and based around a simple, lightweight, horizontally-opposed, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine.

Final drive was by friction disc and chain to the rear wheels.

Their aggressive marketing promoted the High Wheeler in the following terms:- "At the price of the average good driving team and top buggy we are offering the 14 horse power Sears".

They offered two-seater and four-seater models, selling them on ten days trial and found favour in rural districts where the high wheels were claimed to straddle the high road centres.

They were best accepted in traditional rural areas, as the change from the horse-drawn buggy to the Sears would not be considered too radical.

They claimed that four-point full elliptic spring suspension provided easy riding and absorbed...