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£43,700
1904 Oldsmobile 7hp 'Curved Dash' Runabout
United Kingdom • 4 Nov 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1904 Oldsmobile 'Curved Dash' Runabout, imported from the USA, has been with the current owner for about 12 years. It's a frequent London-Brighton finisher and includes upgrades like a passenger side-step and brake anti-locking. Offered with a VCC certificate and PRG trailer, viewing is available by appointment.
Condition
6
The car has been owned for 12 years and has completed at least six London-Brighton Runs, indicating it's in running condition and has been maintained. The owner, a 93-year-old, has personally worked on the car, fitting it with several upgrades. However, given its age and use, it likely has some wear and requires some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
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Reg Number:
BF 4661
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Imported from the USA • Present ownership for approximately 12 years • Frequent London-Brighton finisher • PRG trailer included (buyer to collect) Known as the 'Curved Dash' for obvious reasons, Ransom Eli Olds' gasoline-powered runabout was first offered for sale in 1901, following a fire at the factory that had destroyed every other prototype.
Over 11,000 of the three Curved Dash models ('R', '6C' and 'B') were constructed before production ceased in 1907, making it the first volume produced American automobile.
The Model 'R' runabout was powered by a single-cylinder, 1.6-litre engine of 114x152mm bore/stroke, mounted horizontally at the rear and producing 4½ horsepower at 600rpm.
Later '6C' and 'B' models benefited from a more-powerful (7hp) 1.9-litre engine, and all featured two-speed transmission and chain final drive.
Several improvements to the design were made during the course of production but the engine's basic layout remained unchanged.
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£5,713
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£38,002
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£69,397
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