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This 1909 Thomas-Flyer 6-40 Seven Passenger Touring was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to fetch between $300,000-$400,000. The car is powered by a 267 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine with the engine cast in pairs. There is a sliding gear manual gearbox and rear wheel drum brakes. It has been treated to a restoration and brought back to its original condition. It is painted red and has a black leather interior. It retains the period-correct pieces such as Gray and Davis brass lamps, a brass speedometer, a folding brass windscreen, and running board-mounted spare tires.
On auction day, the estimated value proved to be nearly accurate, as the car sold for $297,000.
This 1909 Thomas Flyer seven-passenger touring car rests on a 137-inch wheelbase with front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs. It is powered by an inline, six-cylinder engine cast in pairs with an updraft carburetor. The engine is coupled to a cone clutch, sliding gear, and manual transmission. It is painted red and accented by black leather upholstery. It has correct period features, including the Gray and Davis brass lamps, a brass speedometer, a folding brass windscreen, and running board-mounted spare tires.
In 2010, this 7-Passenger Touring Car was again offered for sale - this time at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $250,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $176,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010
On auction day, the estimated value proved to be nearly accurate, as the car sold for $297,000.
This 1909 Thomas Flyer seven-passenger touring car rests on a 137-inch wheelbase with front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs. It is powered by an inline, six-cylinder engine cast in pairs with an updraft carburetor. The engine is coupled to a cone clutch, sliding gear, and manual transmission. It is painted red and accented by black leather upholstery. It has correct period features, including the Gray and Davis brass lamps, a brass speedometer, a folding brass windscreen, and running board-mounted spare tires.
In 2010, this 7-Passenger Touring Car was again offered for sale - this time at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $250,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $176,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010
2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $176,000
2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $297,000
2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,200,000
Sale Price :
USD $935,000
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Thomas Flyer 6-40
(Data based on Model Year 1909 sales)
1909 Thomas-Flyer 6-40 7-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 254 Sold for USD$143,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 7-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 254 Sold for USD$176,000 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey | |
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 Sold for USD$297,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-401906 American Napier 60 HP Chassis#: 254 Sold for USD$935,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction |
Thomas Flyer 6-40s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 | 7430 | 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | $200,000 | $350,000 | $450,000 |
1909 Thomas Model L 6-40 Flyabout | 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | $400,000 | $600,000 | $800,000 |
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