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£37,447 (Est: £33,975 - £41,525)

1922 Holmes Series 4 Limousine

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 49

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AI Listing Summary

This 1922 Holmes Series 4 Limousine is a rare, meticulously restored example from the short-lived Holmes Automobile Company, known for its air-cooled inline-six engine. Acquired by Harrah's in 1962 and restored to Gold Star standards, this vehicle represents a significant piece of automotive history and boasts a fascinating provenance.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in "very well-preserved and consistently cared for condition" and "beautifully, carefully, meticulously restored." It was restored to "Harrah's Gold Star standards" in 1968. While it's not stated as "pristine," its condition implies it's near-perfect with only minor signs of its age and restoration, fitting the description for an Outstanding (9) rating.

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246ci Air-Cooled Overhead Valve Inline Six-Cylinder Single Stromberg Carburetor 32bhp Three-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Full-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes * Air cooled, overhead valve inline six-cylinder * Designed by Arthur Holmes, former chief engineer at Franklin * Acquired by Harrah's from A.K.

Miller in 1962 * A Harrah's Gold Star restoration THE HOLMES SERIES 4 Arthur Holmes was the chief engineer at the H.H.

Franklin Company.

Change was happening at Franklin in the late Teens and Holmes advocated for a different, more traditionally Franklin course.

When Franklin chose a path that redirected the company's products Holmes, with local backing, set up a new company in Canton, Ohio.

Its primary product would be a larger touring car and sedan.

The new Holmes was true to the design ethic and tradition of Franklin.

It was powered by an inline six-cylinder engine.

It was air cooled.

It sat on a flexible chassis with full elliptical leaf ...

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