1897 Leon Bollee Voiturette

VIN: 891

$126,500

Sold

1897 Leon Bollee Voiturette

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 9, 2015

  • Lot

    256

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    891

  • Body style

    Tricar

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    1

  • Horsepower

    2

  • Induction

    1x1

  • Interior Color

    Black leather

  • Exterior Color

    Dark. Blue

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrome spoke wire wheels, white tires.

Condition

Excellent paint, nickel and upholstery An older show quality restoration that appears never to have been driven any distance

Market commentary

Offered freshly restored at The Auction in Las Vegas in 1992 for private treaty sale, and still nearly as good as it was then. Its surprising it has never been to Britain for the Brighton Run, its best and highest use, and almost certainly where it is headed with its buyer here. The price it brought reflects the premium serious collectors are willing to pay for Brighton Run eligibility, particularly the early start time which this Leon Bollees dating qualifies. It is expensive, but thats what it takes.

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