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This 1909 Thomas Flyer was formerly a part of Bill Harrah's Collection and was known as 'Big Red.' This is the same model of Thomas Flyer that participated in, and won, the 1908 New York-to-Paris Race. These cars are powered by a six-cylinder, 72-horsepower engine.
Production of the Thomas Flyer peaked in 1906 and fell to only 913 units in 1910 when staff salaries were reduced. E.R. Thomas, himself, never learned to drive a car, and sold his interest in the company. The new company was too late to save Thomas and went into receivership on August 29, 1912.
Production of the Thomas Flyer peaked in 1906 and fell to only 913 units in 1910 when staff salaries were reduced. E.R. Thomas, himself, never learned to drive a car, and sold his interest in the company. The new company was too late to save Thomas and went into receivership on August 29, 1912.
2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $750,000-USD $1,100,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Thomas Flyer K6-70
(Data based on Model Year 1909 sales)
Thomas Flyer K6-70s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1909 Thomas Flyer K6-70's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 Thomas FLYER MODEL K 6-70 FLYABOUT | K 179 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $750,000 | $1,100,000 |
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