1912 Mitchell Model 5-6 Baby Six Roadster
- Engine
- 5.6L F-head inline-four, ~33.8 bhp
- Colour
- Black with white accents
A 1912 Mitchell Model 5-6 'Baby Six' roadster, one of the early American attempts at a downsized yet prestige-oriented automobile, powered by a 364.5 cubic inch F-head inline six-cylinder engine. Built by the former bicycle manufacturer Mitchell Motor Car Company of Racine, Wisconsin, the car retains its original chassis plate, engine stampings, top, floorboards, and instrument panel. It received a cosmetic refinish at some point, presenting today in black and white with button-tufted leather upholstery and period brass acetylene lighting.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$100,000 – US$150,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Bodywork
The car underwent a cosmetic refinish, adopting its current black and white colour scheme, and the button-tufted black leather upholstery was also renewed at the same time.
The top, floorboards, and instrument panel are described as appearing to be original and were not part of this refresh.
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