1910 KELSEY MOTORETTE
Single family ownership for over 75 years
Auction Estimate: AU$28,000 - $34,000 (US$22,000 - $27,000 approx.)
http://www.mossgreen.com.au/m/lot-details/index/catalog/354/lot/133912/1910-KELSEY-MOTORETTE
The example on offer here is presented in red livery with a brown diamond buttoned leather seat. It car is It is believed to be circa 1910 as the wheels are stamped Kelsey with early wheels made in-house while later models were outsourced along with a dated magneto. The owner has undertaken comprehensive restoration works since 1990 with the list of works available upon request. This car has spent most of its life in Central NSW. The owner (photographed with the car and his family as a young boy) has grown up with the car in his family for as long as he can remember. It was first owned by his grandfather, passing to his father and onto him in 1990 thus being the third generation of the one family to own it.
The owner, now in his late 70s, wants to pass his beloved Motorette over to a new custodian who will use and enjoy it. The owner is only aware of 6 other running examples in the world, with this, the only in Australia.
This is an extremely rare car to appear on the market in Australia and a wonderful opportunity to acquire an American Brass Era veteran vehicle. A file of original documentation and parts will accompany the sale.
