Equipment
RHD. 106/8 ALAM hp single, 3-speed, chain drive, wheel steering, white tires, Solar self-generating acetylene headlight, Dietz kerosene sidelights, kerosene taillight.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Very good older paint and upholstery. Sharp, fresh chassis and lightly oil misted engine. The brass trim around the upholstery is loose and fits poorly. Most of the brass is good but the headlight and both front wheel hubs are curiously tarnished. A fine old restoration that's starting to age, but is barely used. Not VCC dated. Harold Coker estate.
Market commentary
The checkered history of this car, remembered but not documented as once fitted by Thomas with a more powerful 2-cylinder Buick engine but now returned to a reproduction Thomas single-cylinder engine, weighs heavily upon its originality and its potential VCC dating for eligibility for the LBVCR. The result here thoughtfully reflects those concerns while also giving full value to its slightly aged but still magnificent restoration.