1915 Crane-Simplex Model 5
$275,000
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Vehicle Specifications
- VINN/A
- Classic Car ID102762950
- Stock NumberN/A
- CategoryAntiques
- Body StyleOther
- New/UsedUsed
- MileageN/A
- Engine6 Cylinder
- ConditionExcellent
- Doors2
- Exterior ColorGray
- Interior ColorRed
Classic Car Overview
The Simplex Automobile Co. was an American luxury Brass Era automobile manufacturer operating from 1907 to 1918. Crane-Simplex was the common name of the Simplex Crane Model 5 luxury automobile, produced in New Brunswick, New Jersey, from 1915 to 1918. Originally headquartered with a manufacturing plant in New York City, the company moved manufacturing to New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1912. The Crane-Simplex Company was formed in 1922 in Long Island City, New York, by Henry M. Crane to resume production of the luxury car in an attempt to revive the brand, but it closed after only a few chassis were built.
This 1915 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Gentlemens Speedster is extremely rare, fully restored, and operational. A body tag from Simplex Automobile Co. of New York displays 46 HP, Crane Model #5, Car #2101. The number "2101" is also displayed on the transmission and engine's lower case. It sports documented factory parts, including Crane-Simplex headlights, gas and oil tanks, gauge clusters, switches, taillights, steering wheel, hand controls (spark advance/retard and throttle levers), and a horn.
Expert diamond-tufted upholstery from Loren Burch covers the seats and the very rare mechanics seat mounted on the right side. The engine underwent a 14-month expert restoration and displays an original Newcomb carburetor, Kellogg air compressor, and Bosch magneto. Six additional spark plugs were installed to accommodate a dual ignition. It rides on four non-tread 30-inch all-white Coker tires with a spare on display. A new interior floor has been installed, fresh paint and pinstriping, and the German silver radiator shell has been polished to a shine. Not only is this Gentlemens Speedster an eye-catching work of art, its also a representation of the ending of an era of hand-built, high-end automobiles.
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