Benjamin Briscoe established his fortune as a sheet metal manufacturer in Detroit and part of that fortune he invested in David Dunbar Buick's infant motor company. Anxious about that investment, he hired Jonathan D. Maxwell, who had already had experience with both Oldsmobile and Northern, to set up his own motor car manufacturing plant. With the financial backing of J.P.Morgan he established the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company in Tarrytown, New York.
In 1911 Maxwell offered five production models; at their base was the latest twin cylinder, the Model AA. This was joined by four 4-cylinder models, of increasing horsepower and wheelbase length. At the top of the tree was the Model GA, which sat on a 110-inch wheelbase, with sturdy 30hp four-cylinder power. As new it would have set its purchaser back some $1,600.
This is a 3-owner example and only 2 others are known to exist; both in California. Powered by the 4-cylinder engine with 25hp and a 3-speed manual transmission. A rare and desirable Brass Era automobile.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
