PRICE REDUCED!! NEW PHOTOS AFTER POLISHING & DETAILING!! This is a
thoroughly restored 1912 Everitt Six-48 Five Passenger Touring that
is the only known example and is a veteran of many HCCA and AACA
tours. This is a fast and powerful six cylinder that has benefited
from numerous mechanical upgrades to make this a strong performer
and reliable touring car. This Everitt is a brass-era example that
will stand up to most any early motorcar. This was acquired by
Clive and Janet Cussler in Scottsdale, AZ, now known as the Janet
Cussler Car Collection. E-M-Fs were built in Detroit from 1908
through 1912. E-M-F stood for the three founders, each of whom was
a leader within the early American automotive industry. At its
peak, E-M-F was the second largest producer of automobiles in the
US, second only to Ford. The company had many iterations as the
founders changed over the years. Bryon (Barney) Everitt and William
Metzger were two of the original partners in E-M-F, but they left
the company forming the Metzger Motor Car Company and produce
Everitt cars. (This 1912 Everitt is titled as a 1913) This 1912
Everitt Six-48 was the most grand and powerful offering of the
company. All Six-48s were painted Blue (as opposed to Fords
all-black Ts starting in 1914), and were offered with the Everitt
electric starter, three speed transmissions and 127 wheelbase. From
documentation in this Everitts file, this is the only Six-48 known
extant. By 1975, this Everitt was acquired by George Schuberts in
Nebraska after being found in a midwestern barn. For decades it was
kept as an all original, unrestored example. In the 1990s, it was
acquired by Ralph Lehtola of Dania, FL who set out on a complete
restoration. Everything was thoroughly restored with certain
modifications made to make this an enjoyable and reliable tour car.
Mr. Lehtola was well known for completing AACA and HCCA tours
throughout the country. Tom Lester, a well-known engine rebuilder,
was retained in the early 2000s to thoroughly rebuild and
reengineer the powerful six-cylinder engine. After the restoration,
the Everitt was successfully campaigned in numerous tours. On April
14th, 2005, she was acquired by Jack Armstrong of Meredith, NH. Mr.
Armstrong continued to enjoy the Everitt until she was acquired by
Clive and Janet Cussler on October 13th, 2018 for their collection
in Scottsdale, AZ. The Cusslers are well respected for their
knowledge of rare and desirable early motorcars. It is now offered
on behalf of the Collection. (We have 127 photos in the photo
gallery) The livery is nicely presented in its original Blue with
Black fenders and complemented by parchment 34-inch wooden
artillery wheels. Parchment pinstriping is used on the hood and the
doors accenting the wheels. There is ample brass including the
radiator shell, headlamps, windshield, mirrors, taillights and
more. The brass can be polished to look much more vibrant, but we
left it with its accumulated patina for the photo shoot. The Tan
canvas convertible top is in overall good condition with leather
straps retaining the front of the hood. The interior features soft
and supple tufted black leather in the same pattern as the
original. The aluminum floorboards in the driver's compartment are
in very nice condition and also original to the Everitt. The wood
rimmed steering wheel feels terrific for driving and looks great
against the wood dashboard. Inside a compartment fixed to the
dashboard is a matching wood box that opens to reveal three modern
instruments showing the temperature, voltage and oil pressure. The
rear seat is also in tufted black leather and is in excellent
condition. Black carpeting is used in the passenger compartment as
well as a lap robe bar and footrest. The interior overall is in
very nice condition. The engine compartment had been fully restored
and now shows signs of many years of touring. One of the most
respected engineers specializing in the rebuilding of vintage
engines, Tom Lester, was retained to reengineer and rebuild the
engine on this Everitt. All new pistons, bearings, connecting rods
were fabricated. The original splash oil lubrication was upgraded
to an oil pump. The clutch was converted to hydraulic and disc
brakes were designed and discreetly installed inside the rear brake
drums. Importantly, the radiator was sent to Vintage Wings and
Radiator in the UK to be rebuilt as original. Today, the drivetrain
operates wonderfully, with smooth, strong power and the rather tall
gearing in high allowing for touring speeds of around 50 to 55 mph.
The transmission also shifts easily and smoothly. The lights
operate well, and the engine operates off of an electric fuel pump.
Traffic signals and brake lights have also been added. This Everitt
is complete with a wonderful historical file, restoration photos
including the "as-found" photos, an original Everitt Six-48 sales
manual and restoration receipts and letters. For more information
and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected] . This Everitt is
available for viewing in our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to
offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help
coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if
you are interested in financing.
