1916 Simplex, Crane model 5

1916 Simplex, Crane MODEL 5

CUSTOM MADE HISTORIC PRESERVATION VEHICLE – READY TO TOUR!

This Simplex recently completed the 48th Modoc tour hosted by Rodney Flournoy. This five-day tour took place in the scenic northeast corner of California. The participants drove approximately 300 miles to a variety of beautiful destinations. Each day of the tour presented its own challenges including steep uphill and downhill grades and distances exceeding 50 miles each way. Due to the benefit of a complete mechanical restoration of this  Simplex  performed admirably. The oil pressure was always consistent with the manufacturer's specification. The engine water temperature ranged from 150 – 180 degrees. The vehicle’s steering and tracking are excellent.

Prior to being purchased by the current owner this Simplex had been held in storage for many years and may never have been toured. This hidden gem that was a star attraction on the Modoc tour.

The new owner of this Simplex will enjoy the distinct privilege of showing and explaining the astonishing details of the technically advanced features of this opulent limited production motor car with its body custom made to its original owner's specifications.

FOR PURPOSE OF COMPARISON:

A 1916 Simplex Model 5 Dual Cowl Phaeton just sold for $918,000 at the Stan Lucas estate auction.  The auction results can be found by searching for: "Stan Lucas estate auction"

The Simplex offered here is exceptionally original with a custom made one-of-a-kind German nickel silver radiator and has optional extra expense Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels. It has the most interesting and elegant enclosed body of any Crane-Simplex in existence. The provenance is complete from date of purchase.

Another different outstanding and very famous 1916 Simplex is owned by JAY LENO.  A detailed video presentation can be found by searching: "Jay Leno Simplex"

Jay's Simplex is a Holbrook custom bodied skiff designed with a nautical theme; Bill Harrah previously owned it. Its value is in the millions of dollars.

The vehicle being offered for sale is very different in appearance from Jay Leno’s.

This automobile has an elegant custom-made Brewster limousine body with a unique German nickel silver radiator. However, both vehicles have an identical chassis with 25” 120MM center lock Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels, 110 hp. 563.7 cu. in. 6-cylinder engines which will propel either car up to 65 mph, 4 speed transmissions, all Bosch electrical components including magneto, coil, generator and starter.

Original owner's of 1916 Simplex automobiles include:

The J.D. Rockerfeller family, owned two.

The Vanderbilt family owned one.

The Kimball Family (manufacturers of high-quality pianos) owned one.

Other wealthy industrialists and influential families who could afford supreme quality luxury grade automobiles chose Simplex.

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IT CONTAINS AN ABUNDANCE OF VERY IMPORTANT ILLUSTRATIONS AND INFORMATION

ONE OF A KIND CLASSICALLY STYLED

ENCLOSED DRIVE FORMAL LIMOUSINE WITH BODY BY BREWSTER

Simplex manufactured nearly all of its components

Frame, rear axle, front axle, drive shaft, clutch, transmission, engine, muffler, steering box, water pump and even the intricate trouble light mounted on the fire wall were all made by Simplex! Two notable exceptions are the huge solid brass vacuum operated Newcomb carburetor and the Kellogg four-cylinder air compressor for pumping the tires.

HAS AN AMAZING ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM-MADE GERMAN NICKEL SILVER RADIATOR

Ordered by the original owner and was modeled after an early Napier automobile

UNPARALLELED ORIGINALITY

Has original upholstery and body paint including original owner’s monogram. Every part and assembly on this car is as made or supplied by the manufacturer when new, there have been no alterations or substitutions.

COMPLETE HISTORY AND PROVENANCE

Documented history of ownership from when new to present owner

HAS HAD A COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE MECHANICAL RESTORATION

The body was left in place to maintain authenticity; our blog illustrates every step of the work! 

READY TO SHOW AND TOUR WITH ALL NEW SAFETY GLASS