1932 Detroit Electric Model 97 Brougham
- Engine
- Single electric motor powered by eight 12-volt AGM batteries with variable speed controller
- Colour
- Dark burgundy and black with grey coachline
A 1932 Detroit Electric Model 97B Brougham, chassis 13688, and one of an estimated 59 examples produced that year. Detroit Electric remained in production from 1907 through 1939, carving out a niche among wealthy urban buyers seeking silent, clean transport. This late example features the lowered roofline and rounded fenders of the era, along with 18-inch wire wheels and chrome headlights. Restored to concours standard by a marque specialist, it presents in dark burgundy and black with grey broadcloth interior and updated AGM batteries.
Ownership
- 2025-10-03Auction saleEstimate US$130,000 – US$160,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Mechanical
Original lead-acid batteries replaced with modern 12-volt AGM units, improving both power output and overall range.
Described as a recent update at the time of cataloguing.
- —RestorationMarque specialist (unnamed)
Comprehensive concours-level restoration carried out by an experienced marque specialist, resulting in dark burgundy and black paintwork with a grey coachline, and a high-quality grey broadcloth interior finish throughout.
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