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£19,886

1912 Babcock Model H 7-Passenger Tourer

United States • 11 Oct 2020

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This is a 1912 Babcock Model H 7-Passenger Tourer, a rare survivor with only two known to exist. It's in 'barn-find' condition, boasting remarkable originality and patina, making it an ideal candidate for mechanical restoration while preserving its cosmetic charm.

Condition

6

The car is in 'barn-find' condition, with original paint and interior. It has patina and originality, but could use mechanical restoration. The car has been sitting for many years, but is complete and intact.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1138

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

280ci Inline 4-Cylinder Water-cooled Engine Single Updraft Carburetor 27.3bhp Manual Transmission Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Mechanical Drum Brakes *Prominent and practical 7-Passenger Tourer bodywork *Enticing 'Barn-find' condition, with outstanding originality *Powerful, large capacity 4-cylinder Engine *Offered from the Petersen Automotive Museum Vault Collection Previewing in Los Angeles, California by appointment.

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THE BABCOCK COMPANY The H.H.

Babcock Company of Watertown, NY had been building carriages for nearly 60 years when its automobile department was established in 1908.

Its first car was tested for 5,000 miles in the snow, ice, and mud for which Upstate New York is well known.

The first models were high wheelers but, as the company was careful to point out, "the Babcock gasoline machine is not to be classed with motor buggies, but is, in all respect, an automobile, although fitted with 36-inch wheels carrying solid rubber tires."...