Not Sold
Ex-Leo Peters, Rick Carroll, Dr. F.M. Brunemeier and Richard King 1910 Simplex 50HP Toy Tonneau
Bonhams • US • 16 Jan 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Ex-Leo Peters, Rick Carroll, Dr. F.M. Brunemeier and Richard King 1910 Simplex 50HP Toy Tonneau
US • 16 Jan 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1910 Simplex 50HP Toy Tonneau, a highly coveted American brass-era sports icon, with coachwork by Holbrook. It features a massive 600ci T-Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine, a 4-Speed Transaxle, and Dual Chain Drive, and has been owned by prominent collectors and used extensively for touring.
Condition
9
The car has undergone an extensive restoration, bringing it up to high cosmetic standards, with attention given to the drivetrain. The engine was rebuilt with an electric starter and charging system. Refinements were made to improve its mechanical components. The brass has been beautifully restored, and it is fitted with original Solarclypse headlamps. There is an extensive history file including detailed receipts for service performed on the car over the last 40 years.
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Manual
RHD
United States
50 - 10351
1910
Auction
Not Sold
Ex-Leo Peters, Rick Carroll, Dr. F.M. Brunemeier and Richard King 1910 Simplex 50HP Toy Tonneau
Bonhams • US • 16 Jan 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
600ci T-Head Inline 4-Cylinder
Engine Single Carburetor 50bhp 4-Speed Transaxle and Dual Chain Drive Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Drum Brakes *The ultimate American brass-era sports icon *A mythic brand that has been coveted since day one *Originally delivered as a Holbrook Toy Tonneau *Massive engine and dual chain drive *One of the best performing cars of the brass-era The Simplex Motorcar Simplex has long held a reputation as the ultimate American sports car of its era.
With examples being owned by just about every important collector as long as the hobby has existed, Simplex enjoys a status few other automobiles can rival.
Representative of one of the most exciting periods of automotive history the Simplex fully deserves its reputation as one of the world's greatest cars.
The origins of the Simplex brand are in the Smith and Mabley Manufacturing Co. of New York.
S&M was the American importer for the unrivaled Mercedes brand as well as FIAT, and CGV.
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Price Analysis vs Other 50hps
£433,232
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,188,955
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,028,854
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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