Race Car For Sale In Philadelphia

Its riveted plate tag-'SYVERSON CABT CO. DES PLAINES, ILL - #434'-signals its heritage and authentic workmanship in period style. From first glance, this Model T commands attention. The exterior shell is deeply black, matched with black leather seating and accented by red wire wheels with period-correct bias ply tires. Every component of the body and chassis is consistent with what would have been used in 1916 or during early race modifications, reflecting a build with no modern conversions-only faithful restoration and preservation. Mechanical & Performance Details:. Engine: Inline 4-cylinder flathead (L-head) engine. Transmission: 2-speed planetary (direct manual control) transmission. This particular car includes a clever historical racing detail: it can start and run off either battery or magneto, with an auto synchron / spark coil switch to allow electric start when desired-an advanced feature for its time and a true nod to the ingenuity of early motorsport engineering. The dual-start capability would have allowed drivers to choose whichever system was more reliable on a given day, an important edge in endurance and competition settings. The car's body tag from Syverson Cabinet Company in Des Plaines is a noteworthy historical feature. Syverson was known for crafting wood bodies and body components for...