The Cole Motor Car Company is an early automobile manufacturer based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cole automobiles were produced from 1909 until 1925. They are prestigious luxury cars and are often credited as being a pioneer of the V-8 engine.
The Series Nine Cole is considered to be among the most aristocratic automobiles ever built. They were called 'A Diamond of First Quality' by the founder of the Cole Motor Car company, J.J. Cole.
In 1913, the Cole automobiles received a mid-year refresh. They transitioned from the Series Eight to the Series Nine with a switch from right-hand to left-hand drive. An all-new advertising campaign was also launched, called them the 'Standardized Car.' This name had nothing to do with the price, as this model originally cost over $2,000 when introduced. The emphasis was actually on the production of cars that utilized consistent components obtained from the very best suppliers.
The Series Nine was offered in four body styles with a choice of 4 or 6 cylinder power plants. This car was well-preserved and was actually owned by the Cole family. It was obtained by a collector who was able to purchase several Cole automobiles that came right out of the basement of the Cole manufacturing facility.
In 2005 this car received a sensitive restoration. It then spent 13 years in the Haynes Apperson Automotive Museum outside of Indianapolis.
