A c.1903 Skeleton Break
by Brewster & Co.

The Amelia Island Auction|20 May 2021, 11:00 EDT|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

A c.1903 Skeleton Breakby Brewster & Co.

As described with the Wagonette in this collection, Brewster were always at the top of the tree when it came to the quality of the workmanship. Some measure of their reputation can be endorsed by the fact that even some Rolls-Royce were shipped to America for Brewster bodies, such that it was no surprise that when Rolls-Royce began production in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1919, Brewster was chosen to build many bespoke bodies on their chassis.

The spartan Skeleton Break was a carriage design which was used for training coach and carriage horses and was unhindered by coachwork. The high position for the driver, was balanced by a weighted box with lead to ensure that the back axle would not bounce at speed.

Unencumbered by coachwork, these were a fast-running vehicle, and Mr Fafard enjoyed it for just that purpose.

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