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Beginning in 1911, Simplex offered a smaller 4-cylinder, 38 horsepower engine of 476 cubic inches, which actually still exceeded the size of those engines offered by many other contemporary sporting marques. The Thirty-Eight was also distinguished from other Simplex offerings because it didn't use chain drive to the rear wheels but instead had more refined shaft drive propulsion. The Thirty-Eight was a slightly more manageable model to drive and was popular through the end of 4-cylinder production.
This 38 HP example sports a 4-passenger body by Holbrook, one of the most prolific bodybuilders of Simplex chassis.
This 38 HP example sports a 4-passenger body by Holbrook, one of the most prolific bodybuilders of Simplex chassis.
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Recent Sales of the Simplex Model 38
(Data based on Model Year 1913 sales)
| 1913 Simplex Model 38 Touring Car Pickup Conversion Chassis#: 1051 Sold for USD$145,600 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1913 Simplex 38 HP Five-Passenger Touring by Holbrook Chassis#: 1326 Sold for USD$214,500 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA |
Simplex Model 38s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1913 Simplex Model 38's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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Coachwork: Holbrook