1908 MAXWELL TWO CYLINDER RUNABOUT TWO-SEATER Registration No: (Not registered in the UK) Chassis No: AB 14548 - Model No: L.C. Runabout Engine No. 4367 Engine: front location two-cylinder, water cooled, horizontally opposed cast iron cylinder barrels, cast iron crankcase, open mechanically operated inlet valves, open flywheel, 14HP, single Griffin downdraught carburettor, magneto and trembler coil ignition. Transmission: two speed planetary gearbox, shaft drive to back axle, right hand gear shift. Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Brakes: rear wheels only, external expanding rod operated drums. Right hand drive. The Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co came about because Benjamin Briscoe a prosperous sheet metal manufacturer in Detroit became disillusioned with David Buicks proposed plans to build a motor car with the help of Briscoe's money. In 1903 he happened to meet Johnathan Maxwell an experienced motor engineer and sold out his investment with Buick and formed a new partnership. The first Maxwell Model L Tourabout was in production by 1905 using a simple water cooled two cylinder engine and within three years a full range of 2 and 4 cylinder cars were available ranging from 14-40HP. Sales were so good that by 1910 Maxwell were the third largest automobile manufacturer. Unfortunately an amalgamation with other companies called the United States Motor Co floundered in 1912, Briscoe departed to form his own company, but Maxwell continued production in Detroit under the name Maxwell Motor Corporation until 1923 when Chrysler took over the company and two years later the last Maxwells were built. The most popular early Maxwell was the the two cylinder runabout made from 1907 until 1912. It was a sturdy, sporting looking two seater with high scuttle tall split screen and metal framed hood. The water cooled horizontally opposed engine was located in the front between the sturdy channel section chassis frame. The Mercedes style radiator was for the thermo-siphon circulation and the exposed inlet valves were mechanically operated. Transmission was a two speed planetary gearbox with shaft drive to the the back axle, drum brakes were on the rear wheels only and the wheels were 20in artillery type, the maximum speed was 35 mph. This very elegant, fully restored, 1908 runabout has only recently come into the UK and represents an excellent example of a rare American Edwardian light car. It has a large quantity of brasswork including the very impressive original Maxwell No 27 Acetylene head lamps and matching side lamps. The deep buttoned black leather upholstery is as new, as is the black hood. The overal detailing of this car is excellent with coachlines on the body and wheels. Although not yet UK registered it has all duties paid and has a C+E 386 form.
1908 MAXWELL TWO CYLINDER RUNABOUT TWO-SEATER Registration No: (Not registered in the UK) Chassis No: AB 14548 - Model No: L.C. Runabout Engine No. 4367 Engine: front location two-cylinder, water cooled, horizontally opposed cast iron cylinder barrels, cast iron crankcase, open mechanically operated inlet valves, open flywheel, 14HP, single Griffin downdraught carburettor, magneto and trembler coil ignition. Transmission: two speed planetary gearbox, shaft drive to back axle, right hand gear shift. Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Brakes: rear wheels only, external expanding rod operated drums. Right hand drive. The Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co came about because Benjamin Briscoe a prosperous sheet metal manufacturer in Detroit became disillusioned with David Buicks proposed plans to build a motor car with the help of Briscoe's money. In 1903 he happened to meet Johnathan Maxwell an experienced motor engineer and sold out his investment with Buick and formed a new partnership. The first Maxwell Model L Tourabout was in production by 1905 using a simple water cooled two cylinder engine and within three years a full range of 2 and 4 cylinder cars were available ranging from 14-40HP. Sales were so good that by 1910 Maxwell were the third largest automobile manufacturer. Unfortunately an amalgamation with other companies called the United States Motor Co floundered in 1912, Briscoe departed to form his own company, but Maxwell continued production in Detroit under the name Maxwell Motor Corporation until 1923 when Chrysler took over the company and two years later the last Maxwells were built. The most popular early Maxwell was the the two cylinder runabout made from 1907 until 1912. It was a sturdy, sporting looking two seater with high scuttle tall split screen and metal framed hood. The water cooled horizontally opposed engine was located in the front between the sturdy channel section chassis frame. The Mercedes style radiator was for the thermo-siphon circulation and the exposed inlet valves were mechanically operated. Transmission was a two speed planetary gearbox with shaft drive to the the back axle, drum brakes were on the rear wheels only and the wheels were 20in artillery type, the maximum speed was 35 mph. This very elegant, fully restored, 1908 runabout has only recently come into the UK and represents an excellent example of a rare American Edwardian light car. It has a large quantity of brasswork including the very impressive original Maxwell No 27 Acetylene head lamps and matching side lamps. The deep buttoned black leather upholstery is as new, as is the black hood. The overal detailing of this car is excellent with coachlines on the body and wheels. Although not yet UK registered it has all duties paid and has a C+E 386 form.
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