1905 Leon Bollee 45/50HP

VIN: 161

$265,603

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Jul 11, 2008

  • Lot

    519

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    161

  • Body style

    ROI DES Belges Touring

  • Interior Color

    Black leather; Black top

  • Exterior Color

    Burgundy

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Dual chain drive, 8.3 liter 4 cylinder, BRC Lenticulaire Parabolique self contained acetylene headlamps, ALF Russell kerosene sidelights, Lucas kerosene taillight. Sidemounted spare tire. Gorgeous dragon radiator cap mascot with the Roche Kelly coat of arms. Owned by the Roche Kelly family in Ireland until 1970 in largely origil condition. Later restored in 1991 and exceptiolly well maintained since. Not fresh but very choice.

Market commentary

It is instructive to look at the prices of these old crocks, with cylinders the size of paint cans and presentation that will make Mr. Toad swell up with pride. They are bringing big money; really serious lucre, whether pounds, dollars or euros. They offer something very important that more established collectors cars cant match: mechanical ingenuity, rare style and presence, and thundering performance that is hard to match. That is serious value, and it was appropriately realized here.

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