1908 American Underslung 50HP

VIN: 1427

$1,738,000

Sold

1908 American Underslung 50HP

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12, 2015

  • Lot

    152

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1427

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    I4

  • Horsepower

    50

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Burgundy

  • Exterior Color

    White

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual rear spares, mother-in-law seat, Stewart speedometer, Solar acetylene headlights, (electric) Solar sidelights, Rubes bulb horn, Solar taillight.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Ex-Lindley Bothwell, D. Cameron Peck and Mr. Wallerich before ending up with the consignor, just four owners since the 1940's. Very good older paint, brass and upholstery. Clean and orderly engine compartment. Not fresh but very well done. Chassis shows some use but also exceptional care.

Market commentary

One of the sensations of Bonhams Amelia Island auction, a truly impressive automobile with an impeccable provenance and beautifully restored and maintained to very high standards. The next time someone alludes to the demise of the antique car market point to this American, reference the price it brought, and remind them that it will keep up with freeway traffic and embarass all but the most competent rally cars on the cart tracks it traversed in 1908.

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