1911 Maxwell Special Touring

4,610cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
36hp at 2,600rpm
Single Stromberg Carburetor
3-Speed Sliding Gear Transmission
Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension
2-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

*Offered from the estate of Robert Reichwaldt
*Powerful 36hp 4-Cylinder Engine
*Delightful green and black color scheme
*Great car for HCCA Tours and other Brass tours


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Benjamin Briscoe established his fortune as a sheet metal manufacturer in Detroit and part of that fortune he invested in David Dunbar Buick's infant motor company. Anxious about that investment, he hired Jonathan D. Maxwell, who had already had experience with both Oldsmobile and Northern, to set up his own motor car manufacturing plant. With the financial backing of J.P.Morgan he established the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company in Tarrytown, New York.

Sound engineering was complemented by a series of headline-grabbing publicity stunts that helped boost sales, none more successful than a transcontinental trip from New York to San Francisco undertaken by a team of four lady drivers in 1909. The following year the firm sold over 20,000 cars, a total exceeded only by Ford and Buick.

In 1911 Maxwell offered five production models; at their base was the latest twin cylinder, the Model AA. This was joined by four 4-cylinder models, of increasing horsepower and wheelbase length. At the top of the tree was the Model GA, which sat on a 110-inch wheelbase, with sturdy 30hp four-cylinder power. As new it would have set its purchaser back some $1,600.

The early history of this car is unfortunately not known. According to the consigner it was purchased from the original family in 1995 in Ashland, NE by Robert Reichwalt. It would remain in his car until his passing and was one of his favorite touring cars. In fact, it is the veteran of many HCCA events.

Between 2010-2012 Mr. Reichwalt put the car through a restoration. As he was a passionate enthusiast, he carried bout most the work himself. Today the car presents very well having been in the care of a passionate brass car enthusiast for many years and represent a great car for brass car touring.