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£126,346

Ex-Stanford Block 1926 Kissel 6-55 Gold Bug Two-Passenger Speedster Without reserve

United States • 16 Jan 2014

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1926 Kissel 6-55 Gold Bug Two-Passenger Speedster, a celebrated design from the Roaring Twenties, favored by celebrities of the day. This desirable late specification example has been well restored to a high standard, featuring rare Wood-Lite headlights and rear-mounted spare, and is offered without reserve.

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Condition 

8

The listing states the car has been expertly restored to a high level of authenticity, with exceptional attention to detail. It has been part of a prominent collection and cared for in a private museum setting.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

5513231

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

CEX1655

RHD/LHD:

LHD

265ci L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 61bhp Single Updraft Carburetor 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of the most celebrated designs of the 1920s *Favored model among celebrities of the day *The epitome of "Roaring Twenties" motoring style *Rare and desirable late specification example *Well restored to a high standard The Kissel Motorcar Company Few cars from the 1920s are more memorable and enduring than the Kissel "Gold Bug".

They embodied the spirit of the carefree "Roaring Twenties" better than just about any car.

Their dynamic sporty looks and novel features, such dual golf bag mounts, made them an icon of the day.

They were the favored transport of many celebrities of the day, including Amelia Earhart, Indy 500 winner Ralph DePalma and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

The Kissel Motorcar Company was started by the German immigrant brothers George and Will Kissel in 1906.

Based in Hartford, Wisconsin, the company i...

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£85,366

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£117,880

Median Price (Since 2020)

£150,394

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