Not Sold (Est: £933.9k - £1.49m)
Purchased new by Frederick T. Frelinghuysen known history from new Ex- Albert Hood, Mahlon Patton, Manny Souza 1914 Simplex 50hp Tourer
Bonhams • US • 18 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £933,888 - £1,494,220)
Purchased new by Frederick T. Frelinghuysen known history from new Ex- Albert Hood, Mahlon Patton, Manny Souza 1914 Simplex 50hp Tourer
US • 18 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1914 Simplex 50hp Tourer, with coachwork by The Holbrook Company, boasts a well-documented ownership history and a fresh, award-winning restoration completed to the highest standard. It features matching numbers, dual-chain drive, original custom coachwork, and performance surpassing most cars made decades later, making it a prime example of a tour-proven and highly desirable vehicle.
Condition
9
The car has received universal accolades for its restoration, including VMCCA Horseless Carriage National Award, AACA First Junior and Senior awards (2022, 2023), 2022 Hilton Head Concours Best in Class, and 2023 The Amelia Best in Class. The car is in turn key mechanical condition and ready to enjoy right away.
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Manual
LHD
United States
1458
1914
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £933.9k - £1.49m)
Purchased new by Frederick T. Frelinghuysen known history from new Ex- Albert Hood, Mahlon Patton, Manny Souza 1914 Simplex 50hp Tourer
Bonhams • US • 18 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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*One off the most tour proven and well documented Simplex cars *Fresh award-winning restoration and with full touring preparation *Matching numbers, dual-chain drive *Original custom coachwork *Performance surpassing most cars made decades later 590ci T-Head 4-Cylinder
Engine Single Updraft Carburetor 50 horsepower ALAM Rated 4-Speed Transaxle with Final-Drive by Dual Chains Inboard Differential Mounted Drum Brakes and Rear Axle Drum Brakes THE 50HP SIMPLEX The storied Simplex was one of America's most revered brands of its era and set the benchmark for big-capacity, high-performance cars.
They were the favored brand of the sportsman wealthy enough to afford one.
Taking the best formula of the day the Mercedes-Simplex design, and essentially scaling the engine capacity nearly 50%.
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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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