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£48,540

1907 Stanley Model K Semi-Racer

United States • 4 Oct 2023

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This is a 1907 Stanley Model K Semi-Racer re-creation, built by Darryl Kendall from parts and new wood, in the style of Carl Amsley. The car was damaged in transit, but is being repaired. It features black leather bucket seats, brass Neverout headlights, and comes with an extensive history file.

Condition

7

While the car is a re-creation, it's presented as an excellent example of a Model K Semi-Racer, built by respected restorer Darryl Kendall. It has received some maintenance and upgrades, and comes with an extensive history file. The damage in transit is a concern, but it will be repaired before delivery, at no expense to the buyer.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

4024

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

The renowned Stanley brothers were confirmed sportsmen, involved with horse and harness racing by the 1890s.

Once they began manufacturing cars, it was only natural that they competed with them.

This culminated in setting a land speed record of 126.6 mph with a custom-designed steam racing car at Ormond Beach, Florida, in 1906.

In that same vein followed a sports model, the 20-horsepower Model H Gentleman’s Speedy Roadster, which went on sale during that year.

For 1907 they went one better, putting a larger, 25-horsepower boiler in the car.

For 1908, it received a 30-horsepower engine derived from the record-setting race car.

Produced through 1910, 26 Model K Semi-Racers were built in all.

More than a dozen exist today, but just two are “Cars of Record” in the Stanley Register list, with full history from their time of manufacture.

Most current Model Ks, of which this is an excellent example, have been fashioned from parts of other cars and with bodies and chassis built anew in...