Equipment
RHD. Dietz kerosene lights, chrome spoke wire wheels, white tires.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Largely U.S. built and a delightful history of its use following the San Francisco earthquake in by Dr. W.H. Crothers until it was discovered in the loft of his barn in 1944 by Alton Walker, one of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance founders. Later used by MGM in the Red Skelton movie "Pardon My Dust" in the early 50's. Restored in the early 2010's. Second in its class at Pebble Beach in 2012 and little if any different today with very good cosmetics and a clean, barely used chassis and drivetrain. Not VCC-dated for the L-BVCR but a shoo-in.
Market commentary
Sold by Bonhams at Quail Lodge in 2013 for $191,400 and described as not being used since, this is a solid Brighton Run entrant with a quality Pebble Beach history and charming provenance. Its 5hp single will power it down to Brighton with remarkable alacrity, but it isn't a bargain.