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89 — The ex-William Harrah and William Evans 1913 POPE-HARTFORD MODEL 31 ROADSTER
United States • 14 Aug 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This 1913 Pope-Hartford Model 31 Roadster, formerly owned by William Harrah and William Evans, is a unique find as the sole remaining original Model 31 Roadster. Featuring attractive and sporty bodywork, this well-performing car from the era boasts a 4-speed transmission and a 300ci engine. Restored to its original glory, it's in fine condition and ready for touring, making it a prized opportunity for brass car enthusiasts.
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The car is described as being in fine condition with its older restoration holding up well. The current owner has kept the car in touring condition, indicating it's mechanically sound and enjoyable to drive. The listing mentions that the car was in remarkable original condition when discovered in the 1960s, and a restoration brought it back to its original glory, suggesting high correctness and authenticity. Overall, the car presents well and doesn't seem to require significant reconditioning.
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300ci OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor and Bosch Dual Magneto Est.
40bhp 4-Speed Sliding-Gear Transmission Rear Mechanical Brakes *The sole remaining original Model 31 Roadster *The ultimate specification for a 40-Horsepower Pope *Attractive and sporty bodywork *One of the best performing cars of the era THE POPE-HARTFORD Col.
Albert Pope was one of the celebrated industrialists of the post civil war era, having created a highly successful bicycle empire that benefitted from the enormous bike craze of the late 1800s.
By the end of the decade Pope had consolidated over 40 bicycle manufacturers into his American Bicycle Company.
The skill set and manufacturing capability of these companies gave Pope a strong basis to enter automobile manufacturing.
Having recognized that automobiles would supplant the bicycle craze, Pope began Columbia automobile in the 1890's.
Primarily an electric car it gave Pope a toehold in the new market.
The Pope automobile empire would eventu...
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£50,131
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£56,473
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,815
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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