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LOT 265

1906 Rambler Type 3 18/20HP Surrey Chassis no. 7509

Sold for US$67,200 inc. premium
Lot 265

Property from the Collection of Don C. Boulton

1906 Rambler Type 3 18/20HP Surrey

1906 Rambler Type 3 18/20HP Surrey
Chassis no. 7509


235.6ci Twin-Cylinder Engine
18/20bhp
2-Speed Planetary Transmission with Chain Drive
Full-Elliptical Front and Rear Leaf Springs
Rear-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Offered from the Don C. Boulton Collection
*Well-presented, authentic restoration in attractive colors
*Ornately designed bodywork with elaborate fenders and running boards
*Ideal for one- and two-cylinder touring; quite powerful for its size


THE ORIGINAL RAMBLER

To many enthusiasts the name Rambler immediately brings to mind the small Nash of 1950, widely considered one of the U.S.'s original "compact cars." The name, however, hailed from Nash's corporate ancestor, the original Rambler automobile produced in Kenosha, Wisconsin, between 1902 and 1914. This Rambler was no "compact," but rather a high-quality mid-to-luxury-priced car, noted for its excellent engineering and design. Even today the surviving Brass Era Ramblers are highly favored for their ruggedness by enthusiasts who drive them in one- and two-cylinder tours and similar events all over the world.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Paperwork on file indicates that Don C. Boulton acquired his 1906 Rambler Type 3, a twin-cylinder model of 18/20hp, from his fellow Brass car enthusiast, Bob Germaine. An older but highly attractive restoration with a wonderful overall appearance, it is finished in a striking periwinkle blue with dark royal blue moldings, dark blue wheels with red pinstriping, tufted black leather upholstery, and a black cloth top, supported by a triple set of polished brass landau bars and able to carry a full set of side curtains.

The body of the car matches the rather grand lines shown in the Rambler sales catalogue, with dramatically curved running boards and fenders, and a compound-curved tonneau entered, as was the fashion of the time, through a door in the rear of the seat. Sunlyte headlamps, Solar model 724 cowl lamps, and a Solar acetylene generator add a wonderful accent, as does the wicker side basket, a charming period touch complete with thermoses. The dashboard bears a Stewart 60mph speedometer and a Jupiter 8-day clock. A later carburetor has been adapted to the engine, likely for ease of operation as has long been common.

Accompanying the Rambler is one of Mr. Boulton's typically thorough files, including a notebook from 1996 listing notes and billable hours on restoration from Mr. Germaine's ownership, as well as an original Rambler sales catalogue.

This is overall a very pleasing car, with tremendous "eyeball" in wonderful colors, which could benefit largely from light mechanical attention and a thorough detailing. It would be an utter delight to watch it burbling along under power again, carrying its proud new owners and their family on any number of the Brass events for which it is so eminently qualified.

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Please note, this vehicle is titled under chassis no. 7509

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