1911 Kelsey Model M Motorette

This particular example is a Model M Motorette. Of the few that remain, this example may be the best restored and most famous example of the Kelsey Motor Company. The Motorette was acquired in the early 1960s by Robert Zlotoff, of New Hyde Park, New York, who began a restoration. The completed project won its AACA First Junior and Senior at Hershey in 1964 and 1965.

The car has black leather interior, a red exterior, and bright metal trim. There are numerous badges attesting to the winning ways of the Model M. There is a 72 cubic-inch, water-cooled opposed twin-cylinder, two-stroke engine offering 10 horsepower. There is a two-speed and reverse planetary transmission with chain drive with mechanical brakes on both the driveshaft and rear wheel.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020