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Only twelve examples of the Davis Divan are known to survive. The Divan was the brainchild of Glen Gordon 'Gary' Davis, a used car salesman from Indiana, and its design was based on a one-off custom designed by Frank Kurtis. The three-wheeled vehicle was promoted as being fuel-efficient with room for four occupants. It was streamlined, and its body was made from aluminum. Its price tag was equally impressive, originally advertised as being $1,000.
This particular Davis Divan is the third example produced, preceded by two prototypes making it the first 'production' example. After liquidation, the car went to Michigan where it lived most of its life. Much of its existence was spent in storage and in a sorry state of repair, but largely complete. The current owner discovered the car in 2011 and treated it a restoration, finishing it in its present metallic brown exterior over a two-tone beige and brown interior.
This Divan is powered by an L-head Hercules 4-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed manual gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2022
This particular Davis Divan is the third example produced, preceded by two prototypes making it the first 'production' example. After liquidation, the car went to Michigan where it lived most of its life. Much of its existence was spent in storage and in a sorry state of repair, but largely complete. The current owner discovered the car in 2011 and treated it a restoration, finishing it in its present metallic brown exterior over a two-tone beige and brown interior.
This Divan is powered by an L-head Hercules 4-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed manual gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2022
2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $175,000
Sale Price :
USD $125,000
Recent Sales of the Davis Divan
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Davis Divan Chassis#: 482E39 Sold for USD$125,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1948 DAVIS 3 WHEEL ROADSTER Sold for USD$11,000 2002 Kruse Auction - Las Vegas, NV |
Davis Divans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Davis Divan's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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