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This 1912 Simplex Model 38 Tourer has coachwork by Holbrook of New York. It is powered by a 476 cubic-inch inline four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. There is a gray exterior, gray steel wheels, a red interior, a wood steering wheel, Warner instrumentation, brass lanterns and trim, and side-mount spare tires.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $600,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $325,000
2023 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $550,000-USD $750,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $500,000
Recent Sales of the Simplex Model 38
(Data based on Model Year 1912 sales)
| 1912 Simplex 38 HP Double Roadster Chassis#: 1150 Sold for USD$137,500 2011 RM Auctions - Hershey |   |
| 1912 Simplex 38 HP Chassis#: 1150 Sold for USD$198,000 2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island | |
Simplex Model 38s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1912 Simplex Model 38's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Simplex Model 38 | 1053 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $325,000 | $450,000 | $600,000 |
| 1912 Simplex Model 38 | 1053 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $500,000 | $550,000 | $750,000 |
| 1912 Simplex Model 38 Touring | 1150 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | |||
| 1912 Simplex Model 38 Holbrook Tourer | 1150 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $425,000 | $475,000 |
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