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£98,597

Ex-Harrah Auto Collection 1922 Kissel Model 6-45 Gold Bug Two-Passenger Speedster Chassis no. 1964 Engine no. 451964

United States • 1 Jun 2014

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1922 Kissel Model 6-45 Gold Bug Two-Passenger Speedster, formerly part of the Harrah Auto Collection. It features a 338ci L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine and a 3-Speed Manual Transmission, with an older restoration in yellow and black. The vehicle is titled under its engine number and as a 1920.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as having an older but high-quality restoration that shows well today. It was recently demonstrated to start easily and run smoothly. The engine compartment is tidy, and attention has been given to the authenticity of the restoration. The car displays precise handling and good road manners. This would suggest a condition rating of 'Very Good (7)'

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1964

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Reg Number:

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

338ci L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 61bhp Single Updraft Carburetor 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 2-Wheel mechanical brakes *Formerly part of the famous Harrah Auto Collection *Favored model among celebrities of the day *The epitome of the "Roaring Twenties" motoring style *One of the most celebrated designs of the 1920s *Nice older restoration that has aged well 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 as their dual golf bag mounts, made them an icon of the day.

They were the favored transport of many celebrities of the era, 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, W...

Points of note

£85,366

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£117,880

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£150,394

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