Sold | From the Minden Automotive Museum 1916 White Model 45 G.E.D. Touring

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£15,811 (Est: £26,425 - £33,975)

From the Minden Automotive Museum 1916 White Model 45 G.E.D. Touring

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 42

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AI Listing Summary

This 1916 White Model 45 G.E.D. Touring, coachwork by Rubay, is a largely original car from the Minden Automotive Museum, acquired in 1981 and not driven for decades.
It features a 45hp four-cylinder engine, four-speed transmission, and refined Rubay coachwork with jump seats, requiring significant reconditioning for display or touring.

Condition

5

The car is described as 'largely original' and has been in a museum for over 40 years, not driven for much of that time. The cooling and fuel systems have been drained, indicating it's not currently running. While it retains its original quality and completeness for restoration, it requires substantial reconditioning to be in running or display condition. This aligns with the 'Above Average' rating which notes noticeable wear and need for moderate reconditioning.

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361.7ci L-Head Four-Cylinder Engine Single carburetor 45bhp [28.9 NACC hp] Four-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Front and Three Quarter-Elliptical Rear Springs Rear Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes * Largely original and as acquired in 1981 * Big four-cylinder 45hp engine * Refined Leon Rubay Co.

touring coachwork with jump seats * Built to very high standards of design and materials THE WHITE MODEL 45 G.E.D.

Famous for its steam powered automobiles, White soon recognized the public's acceptance of and preference for gasoline powered internal combustion cars.

It built its first gas car in 1910 and by 1912 had completely phased out steam car production.

To ease entry into a new technology White licensed an engine design from the French Delahaye company.

White's engines were large and powerful; to White, an entry level vehicle cost $2,000, had 30 brake horsepower and was built from the highest quality materials to the highest standards.

White offered a 60hp si...