1917 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual Cowl Victoria Phaeton

In the autumn of 1914, the Simplex Automobile Company acquired the Cane Motor Car Company and introduced a new range of motor cars called Crane-Simplex. The 1917 Crane-Simplex Model 5 has a refined 564 cubic-inch, six-cylinder engine on a 144-inch wheelbase chassis.

This Model 5 was ordered by the Whitney family of Boston and was shipped to the Boston coachbuilders Farnham & Nelson to have its aluminum dual cowl Victoria phaeton coachwork fitted. Ever since, its various owners have preserved this highly original car and kept it in excellent operating condition.