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£14,979 (Est: £11,325 - £18,875)

1913 Metz Model 22 Runabout

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 1

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A 1913 Metz Model 22 Runabout, this vehicle is a "Gold Star" restoration by Harrah's Automobile Collection, featuring a unique friction drive transmission and presented in blue with yellow coachlines. Although the restoration is old, it remains well-maintained, with the paint, upholstery, and top in very good condition for its age, presenting a straightforward recommissioning project.

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The car is described as a "Gold Star" restoration from Harrah's Automobile Collection which is old but well-maintained. The paint, upholstery, and top are noted as being in 'very good condition for their age'. The engine compartment is dry with some dust from display, suggesting it's not currently running but is preserved. This aligns with a 'Very Good' condition, as it has slight wear visible and requires minor recommissioning to be brought back to life.

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143.1ci L-Head Four-Cylinder Engine Single American Watch Tool Carburetor 22bhp Infinitely Variable Friction Transmission, Double Chain Drive Live Axles with Elliptical Leaf Springs Mechanical Rear Wheel Drum Brakes * Sold in fourteen parts packages at $27 each, the "Metz Plan" * Infinitely variable friction drive Harrah's "Gold Star" restoration * A straightforward recommissioning project THE CAR OFFERED This 1913 Metz Model 22 Runabout is a Harrah's Automobile Collection "Gold Star" restoration that embodies the essential elements of the Charles Metz value proposition.

Its 22hp 143.1 cubic inch four-cylinder engine is enough to power it through the toughest conditions of early 20th century motoring.

Its infinitely variable friction drive transmission (dubbed "Pressure Drive" by Metz to separate it from other, usually unsuccessful, friction drive systems) was so effective that Metz offered a $1000 reward to anyone who could document "a hill on any Traveled highway which the Metz 'Tw...