Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 319
ca. 1910 Wisconsin 11 Liter 70hp Special Speedster Chassis no. S12315 Engine no. L4
Estimate: US$150,000 - US$225,000
Lot 319
ca. 1910 Wisconsin 11 Liter 70hp Special Speedster
ca. 1910 Wisconsin 11 Liter 70hp Special Speedster
Chassis no. S12315
Engine no. L4
Chassis no. S12315
Engine no. L4
681ci Inline Six-Cylinder T-Head Engine (5.125" bore by 5.5" stroke)
Single Stromberg Carburetor, 70hp
Three speed sliding gear transmission
Live axles and semi elliptic springs
Dual rear wheel brakes
*Finely turned-out big displacement early speedster
*Incredibly rare and powerful Wisconsin T head engine
*Freshly executed and on the button
*Huge displacement at a modest price
THE WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing Company began producing engines in 1909. These fine quality units quickly earned a reputation for performance and quality engineering. Offered in a variety of sizes and configurations, Wisconsin quickly found success. Many fledgling car manufacturers got started by using Wisconsin engines in their motorcars, including Stutz, which used powerful Wisconsin in all cars before 1917, the famous White Squadron racers. The design was heavily based on a Mercedes type T-Head engine, which delivered an excellent combination of performance, reliability and serviceability. Employing a cross flow dual cam design they were efficient, had good cooling ability and were simple to service - a valve job could be performed on the side of the road. The clever use of cast in pair cylinder design allowed the same cylinder pairs to be used in both four- and six-cylinder models, greatly reducing tooling costs.
THE CAR OFFERED
The robust Model L powering this Mitchell-based speedster is one of the rarest of all Wisconsin engines. Sporting a 5.125-inch bore and a 5.5-inch stroke it sits in a rarified space which few road cars ever entered. Only the 72 HP Thomas Flyer, Napier, and very few others ever offered six-cylinder engines with bores exceeding 5". While rated at 60hp, period literature estimates the power to be more in the area of 100hp.
Built and restored over many years by brass car enthusiast Mike West, this machine is a genuine labor of love. It was meticulously created for his own enjoyment, using his ample touring experience. Finished off with fresh red paint and a full complement of brass items, it has the looks to match the performance.
The electric starter button immediately summons the big beast to life and its thumping exhaust note demonstrates that 100hp is quite realistic. This lightweight car accelerates effortlessly with tremendous power reserves, lending the impression it will go as fast as you dare to drive it. Fortunately, it is prepared with an emphasis on reliable driving enjoyment, with electric start and a Hentschel distributor. The driver can keep tabs on the engine via functional period tachometer.
This fantastic machine is a blast to drive and would be great fun either touring with a group or bombing along your favorite back road.
Single Stromberg Carburetor, 70hp
Three speed sliding gear transmission
Live axles and semi elliptic springs
Dual rear wheel brakes
*Finely turned-out big displacement early speedster
*Incredibly rare and powerful Wisconsin T head engine
*Freshly executed and on the button
*Huge displacement at a modest price
THE WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Motor Manufacturing Company began producing engines in 1909. These fine quality units quickly earned a reputation for performance and quality engineering. Offered in a variety of sizes and configurations, Wisconsin quickly found success. Many fledgling car manufacturers got started by using Wisconsin engines in their motorcars, including Stutz, which used powerful Wisconsin in all cars before 1917, the famous White Squadron racers. The design was heavily based on a Mercedes type T-Head engine, which delivered an excellent combination of performance, reliability and serviceability. Employing a cross flow dual cam design they were efficient, had good cooling ability and were simple to service - a valve job could be performed on the side of the road. The clever use of cast in pair cylinder design allowed the same cylinder pairs to be used in both four- and six-cylinder models, greatly reducing tooling costs.
THE CAR OFFERED
The robust Model L powering this Mitchell-based speedster is one of the rarest of all Wisconsin engines. Sporting a 5.125-inch bore and a 5.5-inch stroke it sits in a rarified space which few road cars ever entered. Only the 72 HP Thomas Flyer, Napier, and very few others ever offered six-cylinder engines with bores exceeding 5". While rated at 60hp, period literature estimates the power to be more in the area of 100hp.
Built and restored over many years by brass car enthusiast Mike West, this machine is a genuine labor of love. It was meticulously created for his own enjoyment, using his ample touring experience. Finished off with fresh red paint and a full complement of brass items, it has the looks to match the performance.
The electric starter button immediately summons the big beast to life and its thumping exhaust note demonstrates that 100hp is quite realistic. This lightweight car accelerates effortlessly with tremendous power reserves, lending the impression it will go as fast as you dare to drive it. Fortunately, it is prepared with an emphasis on reliable driving enjoyment, with electric start and a Hentschel distributor. The driver can keep tabs on the engine via functional period tachometer.
This fantastic machine is a blast to drive and would be great fun either touring with a group or bombing along your favorite back road.
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