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£49,882 (Est: £55,650 - £92,750)

1914 Mitchell Special Six 'Speedster

United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 79

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1914 Mitchell Special Six 'Speedster' is a rare, early American T-head six-cylinder car with a period-style speedster body. Formerly owned by notable collectors and a Pebble Beach participant, it boasts a 60 hp engine, three-speed gearbox, and desirable accessories, making it an ideal addition for collectors seeking an early American sporting motorcar.

Condition

8

The car was a former concours participant, suggesting it was in excellent condition at one point. The description mentions it was used occasionally for local drives, implying it has been maintained. The need for reconditioning is not explicitly stated, but 'minimal cosmetic imperfections' suggests minor work may be needed to bring it to a near-perfect state.

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Manual

Transmission:

45845

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

5300

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Without Reserve Chassis : 45845 Engine : 45505 Rare Early American T-Head Six-Cylinder with 60 HP Eligible for HCCA And Brass Era Touring Events Former Concours Participant, Including Pebble Beach Appearances Period-Style Speedster Body on Original Mitchell Chassis Formerly Owned by Notable San Francisco Bay Area Brass Car Enthusiast 596 CID T-Head 6-Cylinder Engine Estimated 60 BHP 3-Speed Selective-Sliding Manual Gearbox 2-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Three-Quarter Elliptical Leaf Springs A captivating expression of Brass Era sporting elegance, this 1914 Mitchell Special Six ‘Speedster’ presents a unique, big-horsepower American touring car reimagined in the style of an early competition roadster.

Originally constructed as a road-going Mitchell “Special,” this example was later transformed into a period-style raceabout, built in the spirit of creating a lighter, more engaging driving machine for open-road touring...