Equipment
RHD. Condor bulb horn, Warner speedometer and clock, Solar kerosene side lights, dual rear spares with round Sages luggage, Solar Type 796 acetylene headlights, 610 cubic inch T head four, Simplex carburetor, Bosch magneto, double chain drive. Older show quality restoration with excellent paint, good upholstery and brilliant brass. Described as the oldest known surviving Simplex. Freshly restored and nearly impeccable.
Market commentary
At this price the bidders plainly accepted the auctions representation that this is the oldest known Simplex. Its condition and presentation are nearly concours fresh and it has to be an endorphin producing ride no matter what its history. In the absence of evidence of the originality of its configuration the new owner had to accept it for what is, a bit of a stretch at this price.