1923 Hupp Motor Car Hupmobile Two-Door Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Robert C. Hupp's career in the automobile industry included time with Olds Motor Works, Ford Motor Company, and Regal Motor Car Company before he struck out on his own in November 1908 and started the Detroit-based Hupp Motor Car Company. His first car was the small, two-seat Model 20, but by 1923 the Hupmobile Series R was in its sixth year of production.  

The Series R, introduced in 1917, featured a 182.5 cu-in four-cylinder inline engine that produced 16.5 horsepower and was coupled with a three-speed transmission. The 1923 Hupmobile was known for its stylish design and practical features. It had a 112-inch wheelbase and was available in various body styles, including the coupe, roadster, and sedan. The car's affordability and durability made it popular among middle-class Americans, contributing to Hupmobile's success during the early 1920s. 

Despite its initial popularity, the Hupp Motor Car Company faced increasing competition from larger manufacturers like Ford and General Motors. By the late 1920s, the company struggled to maintain its market share. However, the 1923 Hupmobile Two-Door Coupe remains a symbol of the innovative spirit and craftsmanship that defined the early automotive industry. 

Highlights 

• Finished in black paint over black leather interior 

• Powered by a 182 cu-in inline four-cylinder engine rated at 16.5 horsepower 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Innovations include electric starter and lights, balloon tires for a smoother ride 

• Right-hand drive 

• “Best Ever Klean-Kar-Kit,” a flip-open brush mounted on the running board to clean off shoes before getting into the car 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe 

• Mechanical drum brakes 

• Black leather upholstery on seats and doors 

• Wooden steering wheel 

• Steel wheels with 12 wooden spokes 

• Smith rolling speedometer 

• Phinney-Walker clock 

• National Gauge & Equipment Co. gauges for amperes and oil pressure  

• Side luggage rack 

• Original base-model price: $1,150 

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, scratches, and scuffs on the paint, commensurate with the age of the vehicle 

• Firestone 32x4 tires are dry rotted 

• Passenger front headlight lens is cracked 

• Boyce MotoMeter has broken off its mount

• Currently the car does not start or run, but it ran within the last six months. 

Included 

• Starting instructions (via Post-It Notes on dash) 

• Car cover 

• Two spare tires (not usable) 

Ownership History 

This 1923 Hupmobile Two-Door Coupe is being sold by the estate of its owner, who purchased the car in 1995.

Additional Notes  

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

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com