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1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer
($16,500 … St Louis MO)
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The early days of the Motorcar have brought about some very interesting solutions to self-propelled transportation. It was a time of grand experimentation. Car builders were producing a vast array of machines that ranged from the bizarre and silly to the brilliantly simple. Some went on to greatness, while others became mere footnotes in the vast history of the automobile. One such footnote comes courtesy of A.O. Smith and his little Smith Flyer minicar. What looks like a cross between a Radio-Flyer toboggan, a bicycle and a Go-Kart, the Smith Flyer was a tiny thing at just 70 inches long that featured two bucket seats, a steering wheel, some floor boards and, well, little else. The only thing that differentiated the Smith Flyer from a gravity racer was the tiny two-horsepower engine that hung off the back. The engine powered a unique motor-wheel that was hinged to contact the ground and provide forward momentum. Although only capable of two horsepower, it weighed in at just 135 pounds, and – providing the passengers aren’t too heavy ??? could return at least a moderate bit of speed. In 1919, Smith sold the rights for his buggy to Briggs & Stratton, who renamed it the “Auto Red Bug???, and later “Briggs & Stratton Flyer???, who continued to produce it until about 1920. The Flyer was mainly seen as a novelty item for the wealthy or as a fun source of transport around amusement parks. Today, a small group of loyal collectors now covet these little buggies, more than just a novelty; these are highly sought after collector pieces. This fully restored example is surely one of the very best Briggs & Stratton Flyers in existence. It hails from 1919-1920, and was most recently part of the highly regarded Sterling Walsh collection. While certainly a minimalist machine, it has been beautifully restored and remains in outstanding condition. Careful attention has been paid to every detail, from the signature red paint on the fenders and wheels to the Briggs & Stratton engine which beautifully detailed with correct plating and finishes and decals. The wooden floors/chassis are excellently presented and the paint quality is outstanding – well above what one would normally expect on a vehicle of this sort. This Briggs & Stratton Flyer is a charming and fabulously presented little vehicle that would make a wonderful addition to any collection of early motorcars, automobilia or Voiturette. For discerning collectors of automobilia and early motoring history, we are confident this would be a delightful addition to any collection, and would certainly make for great fun from behind the wheel.
1949 Willys Jeepster
($2,000 … Gray Court SC)
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This 49 Jeepster has a Chevy 6 cld and auto trans. We have started parting this Jeepster out. We also have several other Jeepster parts cars, what do you need. I will consider a serious offer or an interesting trade. Give me a call so we can talk about how we can make my car yours. I feel that my price of $2,000 is very realistic for a collector car like this one with the potential that this vehicle has. Give me a call and Lets talk!!! We will ship at purchaser’s expense. I sure would love to make this Classic yours, what can I do to make that happen? If this Classic is the car of your dreams, then the best time to buy it is before someone else does, NOW is the time. The customer who looked at it yesterday and said I will buy it tomorrow may buy it today while you are waiting to buy it tomorrow.Do not wait another minute, give my a call right NOW so we can make this beauty yours, RIGHT NOW. You will be GLAD that you did!!! Give me a call on my toll free number at 1-866-942-7716 so we can talk, person to person, about this car.
1974 Dodge Dart
($2,900 … Phoenix AZ)
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