1903 Winton 24HP 5-Passenger Toy Tonneau Tourer
- Engine
- 4.3L water-cooled inline-two, 24 hp
- Colour
- Blue with black accents and red pinstripe trim
Chassis 1718 is a 1903 Winton 24hp 5-Passenger Toy Tonneau Tourer, one of approximately 850 Wintons produced that year. Powered by a longitudinally-mounted 4.3-litre two-cylinder engine, it represents the model that made automotive history when Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson completed the first transcontinental American drive. This example was sympathetically restored by veteran-car enthusiast Willis Boyd for active touring use, incorporating practical upgrades including a hydraulic emergency brake and electric starter.
Ownership
- 2022-08-19Auction saleSold US$300,000
- 1980 →Acquisition unknownWillis Boydpartial documentation
Well-known member of the veteran car community based in Santa Ana, California. Carried out a restoration focused on practical touring use, adding a hydraulic emergency brake, electric starter, and replacement carburetors to ease operation on modern roads.
Competition
- 20232023 Audrain Veteran Car Tour
Entry to this event included with the sale of the vehicle.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1980Restoration
A full restoration was carried out with active touring in mind, resulting in a presentation in blue with black accents and red pinstripe detailing, and a fitted black leather interior with full weather equipment.
Restoration attributed to Willis Boyd; intended to make the car suitable for regular veteran car runs and driving tours.
- —Modification
Original carburettors were replaced with a pair of more conventional period-style units; a hydraulic emergency brake operated by an additional foot pedal was fitted; and an electric starter motor was added to allow driver's-seat starting.
Modifications carried out by or during Willis Boyd's ownership to improve usability and safety on modern roads.
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