1918 Detroit Electric Model 75A Brougham
- Colour
- Burgundy and black
A 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75A Brougham, one of the longer-lived American electric car makers' products, finished in burgundy and black over grey broadcloth with red carpeting. The enclosed parlour-style body features tiller steering, a swivelling front seat, and jump seats that evoke a rolling drawing room. The car has benefited from a prior restoration that was refreshed in recent years, and new deep-cycle batteries were installed ahead of the sale.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$145,000 – US$160,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A full restoration was carried out at an undetermined earlier date, bringing the car to its current burgundy and black presentation over grey broadcloth with red carpeting.
- —Service
The previous restoration was refreshed and the car generally tidied up within a few years before the sale, per the consignor.
- —Mechanical
New deep-cycle batteries were fitted in preparation for the auction, intended to improve driving performance.
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