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Frank Kurtis designed the Davis in 1941 as the custom roadster, 'The Californian.' It was later purchased by Gary Davis and copied as a four-passenger roadster with an aluminum body and Hercules power. Gary Davis was ready for production in 1948. The Davis was going to be the least expensive car in production, with a price tag of just $995.
The chassis under this Davis is from the original 'California.' This Davis Devin is number 10 of the 13 built and is the only one with a flathead Ford V8 engine.
This was Glen Gordon 'Gary' Davis' personal car and built by the Davis Motorcar Company of Van Nuys, California. Its frame and engine were taken from the Californian – a custom-built three-wheel car built by sports and race car builder, Frank Kurtis for Southern California millionaire and racer Joel Davis. Davis bought the Californian and used it as the basis for his Divan, but widened it to accommodate four passengers. After construction of two prototypes in 1947, Davis embarked on an aggressive publicity and promotional campaign for the car, which included numerous magazine appearances, a lavish public unveiling at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and a promotional trip across the United States. This car was featured on the cover of Parade Magazine.
The chassis under this Davis is from the original 'California.' This Davis Devin is number 10 of the 13 built and is the only one with a flathead Ford V8 engine.
This was Glen Gordon 'Gary' Davis' personal car and built by the Davis Motorcar Company of Van Nuys, California. Its frame and engine were taken from the Californian – a custom-built three-wheel car built by sports and race car builder, Frank Kurtis for Southern California millionaire and racer Joel Davis. Davis bought the Californian and used it as the basis for his Divan, but widened it to accommodate four passengers. After construction of two prototypes in 1947, Davis embarked on an aggressive publicity and promotional campaign for the car, which included numerous magazine appearances, a lavish public unveiling at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and a promotional trip across the United States. This car was featured on the cover of Parade Magazine.
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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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