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Formerly of the Richard Paine Collection
1916 WINTON 6-48 SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING CAR
Chassis No. 27156
Engine No. 27156
Brown with dark brown fenders and black and yellow pinstriping with tan leather interior and tan top
Engine: six cylinders, in-line, T-head, 525ci., 48.6hp; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs front, three-quarter elliptic springs rear; Brakes: mechanical contracting on rear wheels. Left hand drive.
Alexander Winton, a feisty Scot, built his first automobile in 1896. During the summer of 1897 Winton drove one of his creations from Cleveland to New York, the equivalent of going from the earth to the moon at the time, garnering reams of publicity in the process. In 1898 he began actual series production and sold 22 cars. The following year 100 Wintons went to new owners.
Between the cross-country treks and racing activities, Winton had been the first American to compete in a European race, the 1900 Gordon Bennett contest in France and had later hired Barney Oldfield as his factory driver. Winton cars came to be regarded as one of the superior American marques for several decades. Sales success followed and in 1907, when the first six cylinder cars were introduced, 1100 automobiles rolled out of Winton's Cleveland factory. The distinctive squared-off radiator shape first appeared on the cars in 1905 and would remain one of the identifying characteristics of all Wintons until production ceased in 1924.
However, Alexander Winton's innately conservative approach to design and engineering changes eventually caused new car sales to slow to a trickle. Like Locomobile and Pierce-Arrow, Winton chassis and drivetrains were beautifully built of the finest materials. But unchanging engines and mechanicals caused the marque to fall from favor by the early '20s; his cars were considered outmoded by the affluent buying public on which Winton depended. Stubborn to the end, Alexander Winton rejected the idea of a low-priced model or a merger with some other weakened automakers in 1923. He chose instead to liquidate, eventually losing much of his personal fortune in the process.
Mr. Browning acquired this motor car from the Paine Collection in 1985 as a part exchange. At the time the car was very complete and in good unrestored condition, right down to its 1929 Maine license plate and front tires which had petrified from long storage. A complete and thorough restoration of the car was commissioned by Mr. Browning throughout which exacting attention was paid to returning the car to its stately original specifications. Shortly after the completion of the restoration, the car was invited for display at the 46th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it was selected to receive a highly commendable Second in Class award. The Winton is in overall excellent condition as it has remained in concours condition since the restoration. The paintwork is quite exceptional and shows only minor flaws. The interior, engine bay, motor and underbody are quite clean and show signs of minimal use. This Winton is fitted with dual rear mounted spares, the correct Winton blue glass headlamps, its original gas tank with fuel gauge, a Sparton horn, chrome valve covers as well as S and M Model 90 spotlamps. Additionally, instrumentation includes a lovely Warner speedometer and a Waltham clock. The very clean engine compartment houses a Bosch ZR6 magneto as well as the Rayfield carburetor.
This is a high quality early car of imposing presence and impressive performance, being capable of sustained highway speeds while carrying passengers in leather-wrapped comfort and luxury. It is factory-equipped with an electric self-starter for ease of operation and should bring the new owner a great deal of satisfaction whether on the road or displayed at shows. It would be welcome at such touring events as the Glidden Tour and many other driving and show activities of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, the Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
WITHOUT RESERVE
1916 WINTON 6-48 SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING CAR
Chassis No. 27156
Engine No. 27156
Brown with dark brown fenders and black and yellow pinstriping with tan leather interior and tan top
Engine: six cylinders, in-line, T-head, 525ci., 48.6hp; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs front, three-quarter elliptic springs rear; Brakes: mechanical contracting on rear wheels. Left hand drive.
Alexander Winton, a feisty Scot, built his first automobile in 1896. During the summer of 1897 Winton drove one of his creations from Cleveland to New York, the equivalent of going from the earth to the moon at the time, garnering reams of publicity in the process. In 1898 he began actual series production and sold 22 cars. The following year 100 Wintons went to new owners.
Between the cross-country treks and racing activities, Winton had been the first American to compete in a European race, the 1900 Gordon Bennett contest in France and had later hired Barney Oldfield as his factory driver. Winton cars came to be regarded as one of the superior American marques for several decades. Sales success followed and in 1907, when the first six cylinder cars were introduced, 1100 automobiles rolled out of Winton's Cleveland factory. The distinctive squared-off radiator shape first appeared on the cars in 1905 and would remain one of the identifying characteristics of all Wintons until production ceased in 1924.
However, Alexander Winton's innately conservative approach to design and engineering changes eventually caused new car sales to slow to a trickle. Like Locomobile and Pierce-Arrow, Winton chassis and drivetrains were beautifully built of the finest materials. But unchanging engines and mechanicals caused the marque to fall from favor by the early '20s; his cars were considered outmoded by the affluent buying public on which Winton depended. Stubborn to the end, Alexander Winton rejected the idea of a low-priced model or a merger with some other weakened automakers in 1923. He chose instead to liquidate, eventually losing much of his personal fortune in the process.
Mr. Browning acquired this motor car from the Paine Collection in 1985 as a part exchange. At the time the car was very complete and in good unrestored condition, right down to its 1929 Maine license plate and front tires which had petrified from long storage. A complete and thorough restoration of the car was commissioned by Mr. Browning throughout which exacting attention was paid to returning the car to its stately original specifications. Shortly after the completion of the restoration, the car was invited for display at the 46th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it was selected to receive a highly commendable Second in Class award. The Winton is in overall excellent condition as it has remained in concours condition since the restoration. The paintwork is quite exceptional and shows only minor flaws. The interior, engine bay, motor and underbody are quite clean and show signs of minimal use. This Winton is fitted with dual rear mounted spares, the correct Winton blue glass headlamps, its original gas tank with fuel gauge, a Sparton horn, chrome valve covers as well as S and M Model 90 spotlamps. Additionally, instrumentation includes a lovely Warner speedometer and a Waltham clock. The very clean engine compartment houses a Bosch ZR6 magneto as well as the Rayfield carburetor.
This is a high quality early car of imposing presence and impressive performance, being capable of sustained highway speeds while carrying passengers in leather-wrapped comfort and luxury. It is factory-equipped with an electric self-starter for ease of operation and should bring the new owner a great deal of satisfaction whether on the road or displayed at shows. It would be welcome at such touring events as the Glidden Tour and many other driving and show activities of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, the Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Special notice
This lot has no reserve.