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1913 LOZIER TYPE 77 MONTCLAIR FIVE TOURING CAR
Chassis No. 7954
Black with black chassis and running gear with red pinstriping, white wicker door inserts and black tufted leather interior and a black canvas top
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, L-head, cast in threes, 36 rated horsepower, 50 actual hp; Gearbox: manual three-speed with reverse; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs front with platform springs at rear; Brakes: mechanical internal expanding on rear wheels. Left hand drive.
From its beginning of automobile production in 1905, Lozier became one of the most respected names in early American motor cars. Incorporating some of the best engineering ideas from the finest European cars of the time, the 1905 Lozier, with its all aluminum coachwork, met with immediate and enthusiastic acceptance, but with a factory list price of $4500 it did not fit into every motorist's budget. In 1907 Lozier entered the competition arena and in the next several years set unequalled records in winning twenty-four hour races, thereby continually proving the soundness and durability of Lozier design. In 1910 its racing laurels included winning the Elgin Road Race and in 1911 it won the famed Vanderbilt Cup Race as well as placing a controversial second at the inaugural Indianapolis 500. The win was disputed because it was and still is believed by some enthusiasts and historians that Lozier was robbed of the Indy victory due to faulty timing and scoring, allowing hometown favorite Marmon to win.
Despite prices climbing to over $6,000, the Lozier's popularity rose year after year thanks to such innovations as water-cooled brakes and its reputation for bulldog toughness combined with mechanical refinement and top notch quality. During 1910, the Lozier manufacturing plant moved from Plattsburgh, New York to Detroit, Michigan due to demand for the cars and the New York plant's limited capacity of 600 autos per year. But this move did Harry A. Lozier no good as he was ousted from the presidency of his firm in 1912. Production plummeted and a number of key defections followed. By late 1914 Lozier was in receivership. Two further reorganization efforts fizzled and in 1918 the name of Lozier was sadly deleted from the roster of great American marques.
The Model 77 on offer here was added to the Browning Collection in 1988. Through some limited documentation it would appear that Mr. James Bragg owned this car for many years. Notably, Mr. Bragg is also understood to have owned the Stevens-Duryea that is currently part of the Browning Collection. Several correspondences from Mr. Bragg to various restorers indicate that Mr. Bragg owned the car as early as 1976.
Though undoubtedly originally finished in Lozier blue, as most cars were, it has since been repainted in black and has incorrect white wicker door inserts. Overall the Lozier is in presentable condition and appears to have been repainted quite recently. The interior, engine bay and motor are equally presentable. The Lozier is fitted with a Bosch ZR6 magneto, Gray and Davis headlamps, black painted Vesta Accumulater side lamps as well as dual side mirrors, a windshield washer and an attractive folding windscreen. Also included is a Stewart 60mph speedometer and an electric clock. It is equipped with a factory-installed electric self-starter for ease of operation and 36 x 4½ inch Firestone tires and should provide the new owner with the kind of satisfying performance for which these cars are admired and respected by brass-era collectors. It would be welcome on 'brass and gas' tours and activities as well as at shows and events presented by the Horseless Carriage Club of America, the Veteran Motor Car Club of America and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Chassis No. 7954
Black with black chassis and running gear with red pinstriping, white wicker door inserts and black tufted leather interior and a black canvas top
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, L-head, cast in threes, 36 rated horsepower, 50 actual hp; Gearbox: manual three-speed with reverse; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs front with platform springs at rear; Brakes: mechanical internal expanding on rear wheels. Left hand drive.
From its beginning of automobile production in 1905, Lozier became one of the most respected names in early American motor cars. Incorporating some of the best engineering ideas from the finest European cars of the time, the 1905 Lozier, with its all aluminum coachwork, met with immediate and enthusiastic acceptance, but with a factory list price of $4500 it did not fit into every motorist's budget. In 1907 Lozier entered the competition arena and in the next several years set unequalled records in winning twenty-four hour races, thereby continually proving the soundness and durability of Lozier design. In 1910 its racing laurels included winning the Elgin Road Race and in 1911 it won the famed Vanderbilt Cup Race as well as placing a controversial second at the inaugural Indianapolis 500. The win was disputed because it was and still is believed by some enthusiasts and historians that Lozier was robbed of the Indy victory due to faulty timing and scoring, allowing hometown favorite Marmon to win.
Despite prices climbing to over $6,000, the Lozier's popularity rose year after year thanks to such innovations as water-cooled brakes and its reputation for bulldog toughness combined with mechanical refinement and top notch quality. During 1910, the Lozier manufacturing plant moved from Plattsburgh, New York to Detroit, Michigan due to demand for the cars and the New York plant's limited capacity of 600 autos per year. But this move did Harry A. Lozier no good as he was ousted from the presidency of his firm in 1912. Production plummeted and a number of key defections followed. By late 1914 Lozier was in receivership. Two further reorganization efforts fizzled and in 1918 the name of Lozier was sadly deleted from the roster of great American marques.
The Model 77 on offer here was added to the Browning Collection in 1988. Through some limited documentation it would appear that Mr. James Bragg owned this car for many years. Notably, Mr. Bragg is also understood to have owned the Stevens-Duryea that is currently part of the Browning Collection. Several correspondences from Mr. Bragg to various restorers indicate that Mr. Bragg owned the car as early as 1976.
Though undoubtedly originally finished in Lozier blue, as most cars were, it has since been repainted in black and has incorrect white wicker door inserts. Overall the Lozier is in presentable condition and appears to have been repainted quite recently. The interior, engine bay and motor are equally presentable. The Lozier is fitted with a Bosch ZR6 magneto, Gray and Davis headlamps, black painted Vesta Accumulater side lamps as well as dual side mirrors, a windshield washer and an attractive folding windscreen. Also included is a Stewart 60mph speedometer and an electric clock. It is equipped with a factory-installed electric self-starter for ease of operation and 36 x 4½ inch Firestone tires and should provide the new owner with the kind of satisfying performance for which these cars are admired and respected by brass-era collectors. It would be welcome on 'brass and gas' tours and activities as well as at shows and events presented by the Horseless Carriage Club of America, the Veteran Motor Car Club of America and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
WITHOUT RESERVE
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This lot has no reserve.