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1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Navigation
In 1949 this Simple Crane Model 5 Seven-Passenger Touring Car was sold to an Ohio collector. He kept it for over two decades, selling it in 1960 to the Late Benny X Goldflies. It was sold in 1990 to its present owner and it has been a part of a well-known California collection since that time.
The car has a large tonneau, dual spare tires mounted in the rear, wooden artillery-style wheels, orange-painted undercarriage and accents, and a white-painted body.
In 2007 it was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction where it was estimated to sell for $240,000 - $275,000. The car has had only four owners from new, is in great condition, is simple and elegant, and benefits from impeccable engineering and construction. At the auction, the lot was sold for $198,000.
In 2009, the car returned to Gooding & Company's auction at Pebble Beach carrying an estimated value of $160,000 - $225,000. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
The car has a large tonneau, dual spare tires mounted in the rear, wooden artillery-style wheels, orange-painted undercarriage and accents, and a white-painted body.
In 2007 it was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction where it was estimated to sell for $240,000 - $275,000. The car has had only four owners from new, is in great condition, is simple and elegant, and benefits from impeccable engineering and construction. At the auction, the lot was sold for $198,000.
In 2009, the car returned to Gooding & Company's auction at Pebble Beach carrying an estimated value of $160,000 - $225,000. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Lot was not sold
2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $225,000
Lot was not sold
2007 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $240,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $198,000
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Crane-Simplex Model 5
(Data based on Model Year 1916 sales)
1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 46hp Limousine Chassis#: 2196 Sold for USD$123,200 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | |
1916 SIMPLEX CRANE MODEL 5 'BOAT TAIL' ROADSTER Sold for USD$198,000 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 Sold for USD$176,000 2007 Gooding & Company | ![]() |
1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 Sold for USD$198,000 2007 Gooding & Company | ![]() ![]() |
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Dual Cowl Chassis#: 2445 Sold for USD$308,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | ![]() ![]() |
Crane-Simplex Model 5s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1916 Simplex-Crane Model 5 Double Phaéton | 2344 | 2025 Artcurial : Rétromobile | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1916 SIMPLEX CRANE MODEL 5 46HP LIMOUSINE | 2196 | 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Seven-Passenger Touring | 2178 | 2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1916 Simplex Crane Model 5 7-Passenger Touring Car | 2178 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $160,000 | $225,000 | |
1916 Crane-Simplex Torpedo Runabout | 2231 | 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | $160,000 | $220,000 | $260,000 |
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