1910 Hupmobile Model 20 Runabout

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

After a successful career at Oldsmobile, Ford, and Regal, Robert Craig Hupp founded his own automobile manufacturing company in Detroit, Michigan, in 1909. Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in February of that year, the first Hupmobile was a four-cylinder 16.9-horsepower Runabout featuring a sliding gear transmission and designated the Model 20. In its first year, the Model 20 garnered 1,618 customers, impressing buyers with its sophistication and reliability. The world-class durability and performance of the Hupmobile were proven during a promotional tour from 1910-1912 spanning 15 months, 48,600 miles, and 26 countries in a lap around the world.

Highlights

• Offered from the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection

• National-prize-level restoration completed to original specifications

• Powered by a sophisticated water-cooled, four-stroke four-cylinder engine

• Equipped with an advanced two-speed sliding gear transmission

• Finished in red with black wings, black canvas soft top, and black leather upholstery

• Rides on red-painted wooden artillery wheels mounted with solid white tires  

• Jewel-like restoration, Brass-Era Hupmobile 

Features

• Wood-trimmed four-spoke steering wheel 

• Exterior pinstriping 

• Bulb horn

• Brass radiator

• Brass E&J acetylene-burning headlamps

• Brass E&J kerosene-burning cowl and taillamps

• Brass-framed folding windshield 

• Compact oval fuel tank

• Rear-mounted spare tire

Known Imperfections

• Please note that while all of the lots on offer in the Gateway Museum Collection are currently roadworthy, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term static display or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Ownership History

This Hupmobile was acquired by the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection from John McMullen of The McMullen Collection in 2007 and since has been a delightful reminder to all who have visited of the simplicity and ornateness of the Brass-Era automobile.

Collection Guarantee Disclosure

Please note that as part of a larger collection to be offered at live and online auctions, the Consignor of the Gateway Collection has been guaranteed a minimum price for certain cars, including this Lot, by Broad Arrow. Depending on the final Hammer Price obtained for those Lots, Broad Arrow may benefit financially.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com