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The Mitchell vehicles were built in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1903 to 1923. This 1910 Mitchell Model S Touring Car served part of its life as a water wagon by a volunteer fire department in southern Oregon. The body had been removed and a large water tank was welded to the frame. A Pennsylvania collector purchased the car from the fire department, along with the original body of the car. The car was treated to a complete restoration and used for many years before it was sold to a California collector, Gerald Freck, in 1970.
While in Freck's care, the car was given another complete restoration. Carl J. Schmitt purchased the car in 1987. Schmitt re-restored the car from 1990-1991. It has been given an electric self-starter to make it easier to use.
Mounted under the bonnet is an F-head six-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed selective-sliding gearbox. There are mechanically activated rear-wheel brakes and a semi-elliptic leaf springs suspension.
In 2008, this Thomas Flyer was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Pebble Beach, California. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for $242,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
While in Freck's care, the car was given another complete restoration. Carl J. Schmitt purchased the car in 1987. Schmitt re-restored the car from 1990-1991. It has been given an electric self-starter to make it easier to use.
Mounted under the bonnet is an F-head six-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed selective-sliding gearbox. There are mechanically activated rear-wheel brakes and a semi-elliptic leaf springs suspension.
In 2008, this Thomas Flyer was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Pebble Beach, California. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for $242,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
2008 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $242,000
Recent Sales of the Mitchell Model S
(Data based on Model Year 1910 sales)
1910 Mitchell Model S Seven-Passenger Touring Sold for USD$220,000 2010 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Houston Classic Weekend | |
1910 Mitchell Model S Chassis#: S16259 Sold for USD$242,000 2008 Gooding & Company |
Mitchell Model Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1910 Mitchell Model S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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