1917 Woods Mobilette Sheridan Light Delivery

Description

Welcome to the bidding on one of possibly the rarest cycle-car automobiles ever built and ONE of only two known to exist in the world today after almost 100 year since manufacture. The second one I also owned and restored (woodsmobilette period com). The other 1917 Woods Mobilette, Sheridan light Delivery is currently in a museum in NE. This auction is for the remaining one which was featured in a centerfold article in the 2005(1sr qtr.) issue of Automobile Quarterly. The article was written by the late lady of antique automobile history Beverly Rae Kimes. It is powered by its original Perkins engine which is hand cranked and magneto fired. The motor was completely re-machined, balance and all parts were either replaced or refurbished to new condition. The vehicle is beautifully restored and has only been driven at the most maybe ten miles since restored. Woods Mobilette made these little Deliveries as there last and most expensive vehicle before shutting down production in 1917.. Since only two exist today this is the rarest Woods Mobilette model.

Please do not hold any questions. Call for any and all info required.....1-719-942-3549 Fred..... Owner and restorer is a motivated seller due to the recent passing of a family member. This rare historical cycle-car needs to be maintained in it's current state either in a museum or similar private quality collection...

SPECIFICATIONS: Weight......1000 lbs Size...........82" tall.... 43" wide at the hub caps Power........22hp Perkins gas 4cyl. motor Transmission.. 3spd floor shift.... non-syncro Wood.........Main frame rails are original rock maple beam

Structure is all quarter sawed oak as original (many original pieces preserved) Brakes.......Rear drums only and all mechanical with rear binders for the e-brake Lights ........Original gas headlamps w/ original rear kerosene tail light Suspension... 3/4 elliptical rear leaf springs...under slung 1/2 elliptical leaf springs.... pinion and sector steering Upholstery... original matched tuck and patterned leather w/ original springs

HISTORICAL note of humor... These Sheridan models were noted for their hidden compartment under the seat which was used often during prohibition to hide many bottles of alcohol during border crossing from Canada into the US (New York)!!!