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Ex-Eben Jordan Jr. and Rod Blood, former President of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America 1908 Napier Type 23A 45HP Tourer
United States • 27 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1908 Napier Type 23A 45HP Tourer, chassis no. 4134, is a rare and significant Brass-era touring car with a rich history, including ownership by Eben Jordan Jr. and Rod Blood. Recently restored, it boasts its original coachwork, a 6.5-liter six-cylinder engine, and is offered in excellent operating condition.

Condition
9
The car has been freshly restored to its original condition with careful attention to detail, including traditional Napier Green livery, re-plated nickel, and revarnished wood. It benefits from an early period electric starting system and is known for its expertly balanced engine, delivering exceptionally smooth power.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
4134
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
LB 5500
RHD/LHD:
LHD
6,178cc L Head, Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor 45bhp 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension Rear Mechanical Expanding Drum Brakes *One of the preeminent luxury cars of its day *Large horsepower, original bodied, exclusive Brass-era touring car *Believed to have been delivered new to the U.S.A.
*Known early American collector history *Freshly restored and not shown since THE NAPIER The Napier marque was favored by royalty and nobility the world over, influenced in no small way by the engineering brilliance of Montague Napier and, in the early days, the marketing genius of Selwyn F.
Edge who brought the marque to prominence at the turn of the nineteenth century.
D.
Napier & Son were there in the infant years of the motor car and Edge recognized the importance of successful competition in the new-fangled motor sport, Napier participating with distinction in the 1,000 Miles Trial in 1900 with a prototype model.
Napier claimed many firsts, buildin...
Points of note
£235,750
Lowest Price (All Time)
£425,142
Median Price (All Time)
£614,533
Highest Price (All Time)
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