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£62,815 (Est: £74,761 - £112,142)
1913 Pope-Hartford Model 31 'Portola Roadster
United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 87
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AI Listing Summary
This Pope-Hartford Portola Roadster is a well-executed assemblage, inspired by the marque's most sporting model. It features a rebuilt 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed manual gearbox and has been exhibited at the San Marino Motor Classic, making it an ideal entry for HCCA tours and early motoring events.
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The car's description indicates a well-maintained vehicle that has undergone a restoration, including a repaint and engine rebuild. It has been exhibited at a motor classic and driven in events, suggesting it is in good running condition with some history. The mention of 'minor reconditioning' indicates it isn't in perfect condition but is still solid.
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Without Reserve Engine : 15564 Salesroom Addendum Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number.
Well-Executed Assemblage; Evocative of Pope’s Most Sporting Model Stylish and Sporting Brass Era Roadster Engine Rebuilt with Aluminum Pistons Exhibited at the San Marino Motor Classic Ideal Entry for HCCA Tours and Other Early Motoring Events 299 CID OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Updraft Carburetor 40 HP (Rated) 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 2-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Three-Quarter Elliptical Leaf Springs Named after the famed Portola Road Races in Oakland, California, the 50 hp Pope-Hartford Portola Roadster is considered by many to be the marque’s finest hour.
With only one genuine example extant, enthusiasts seeking the ultimate sporting Pope-Hartford driving experience have subsequently assembled automobiles that evoke the model.
This 40 hp Portola Roadster was assembled by Frank Taliaferro of S...
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£50,131
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£56,473
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,815
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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