1911 Winton Model 17B Touring

This 1911 Winton Model 17B Five-Passenger Touring is powered by a six-cylinder engine with a 457 cubic-inch displacement and delivers 48 horsepower. There is a four-speed transmission and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes. It was ordered by F.L. Garlinghouse of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania on December 9th of 1910 with 'fore-door touring body' from the Pittsburgh dealer. The $3,275 purchase was guaranteed for delivery on or about March 1st of 1911. A later order placed on December 31st added shock absorbers, lighting, and Goodrich tires, for a delivered price of $3,408.

In the early 1970s, the Winton was acquired by Roger Allison. Previous ownership included Harry Resnick, George Hughes, and Robert Chambers, who restored it and drove it on numerous Glidden Tours during the 1950s. The car has resided in the care of its current owner for the past two decades.

This Winton is finished in dark green, with subtle pinstriping. The interior is finished in almond-toned buttoned leather. There is a brass Warner AutoMeter, a MotoMeter atop the radiator, and a stem-wind clock with a second hand. There is a combination of oil-electric side lamps and taillamps, as ordered by Mr. Garlinghouse. The brass horn is an electric Klaxon.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021