Equipment
RHD. 544 cubic inch, 45hp, T head 4 cylinder, single sidemount, Solar 148 acetylene headlights, Solar 833 kerosene sidelights, Solar kerosene taillight, Mother in Law seat. Semi elliptical leaf springs with transverse leaf spring rear support. 1971 and 1972 VMCCA tiol Meet First Place, 1966 AACA tiol First Prize. Owned and modified for touring by Tom Lester including pressure engine lubrication, electric starter, dual coil ignition, Schebler carb and modern radiator core. Comes with three sets of extra cylinders. In outstanding older restored condition, showing the age of the restoration but also consistent care and attention. No Reserve. Otis Chandler Collection.
Market commentary
Bought by Otis Chandler at Christies sale of the Matt and Barbara Browning collection at Pebble Beach in 2000 for $644,000. As with other high horsepower antiques in the Chandler Collection, the markets assessment of their value has nearly kept up with inflation, growing by some 25% in six years.