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£29,126 (Est: £26,425 - £33,975)

1909 Black Model 112 Motor Buggy

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 16

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AI Listing Summary

This 1909 Black Model 112 Motor Buggy is a rare example of early automotive transition, featuring a unique oversquare engine and wheel steering. It boasts a thoroughly restored condition, with its mechanicals and exterior well-preserved for nearly 50 years, making it a standout piece from the horseless carriage era.

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The car has undergone a thorough restoration and has been well-preserved and maintained for nearly half a century. The restoration is described as excellent even after decades, and the engine and running gear have been consistently maintained, indicating it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of its age that are not noticeable without close inspection.

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100.2 ci Horizontally Opposed Air Cooled Two-Cylinder Single Carburetor 14bhp Two-Speed Planetary Transmission Live Axles with Transverse Elliptical Leaf Springs, Perch Rod Location Two-Wheel Mechanical Brakes * Unusual for 1908, oversquare two-cylinder opposed engine * Thoroughly restored * Well-preserved and maintained for nearly a half century * Steering wheel ergonomics more familiar to modern drivers THE CAR OFFERED The transition from horse and wagon to motorized transportation was not consistent, and even as Henry Ford introduced his milestone Model T in 1908, others were building motorized buggies and wagons with tall traditional hard rubber tire wheels.

The buggy/wagon concept was familiar to most rural Americans, and most Americans in 1908 were still rural.

Engines were 1- and 2-cylinder air-cooled and simple.

Transmissions favored 2-speed planetary gearboxes with foot shift.

Throttle control was by a handle on the steering column or tiller.

Brakes were hand-operated on ...