£613.4k (Est: £112.1k - £168.1k)
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual-Cowl Phaeton
Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025
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£613,370 (Est: £112,067 - £168,100)
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual-Cowl Phaeton
US • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot 40
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual-Cowl Phaeton is a well-preserved example of American motoring elegance, boasting known history from new and a sporting body by Farnham & Nelson. It has provenance that includes noted collectors and a Preservation Class Award from Pebble Beach, making it a standout for discerning collectors.
Condition
9
The car is described as being preserved in largely original, unrestored condition, with elegant paint and patinated upholstery. It has been well-kept and is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of the Model 5. While not perfect, it's in near-perfect condition with minor signs of use.
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Manual
LHD
United States
2445
1916
Auction
£613.4k (Est: £112.1k - £168.1k)
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual-Cowl Phaeton
Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Coachwork by Farnham & Nelson Without Reserve
Chassis : 2445
Engine : 013 Salesroom Addendum Please note that a new title has recently been processed and should be available shortly following the auction.
Outstanding Example of Henry Crane’s Magnificent Model 5 Known History from New; Preserved in Largely Original, Unrestored Condition Sporting, Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Massachusetts Coachbuilder Farnham & Nelson Provenance Includes Noted Collectors D.
Cameron Peck and Otis Chandler Preservation Class Award Winner at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® 564 CID L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine Single Newcomb Updraft Carburetor 110 HP (Rated) 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 2-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Upon acquiring the Crane Motor Car Company in 1914, the Simplex Automobile Company gained the expertise of Henry M.
Crane, a brilliant engineer with experience in the telephone, boating, an...
Price Analysis vs Other Crane Model 5s
£77,595
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£124,564
Median Price (Since 2020)
£613,370
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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