1917 Woods Mobilette
LOCATION: Sheridan, IL VINTAGE CAR COLLECTOR vintagecarcollector.com I am a private collector and one of the largest classic car wholesalers in the country with an endless passion for classic cars and trucks. We update our collection very often, and right now, we are liquidating some of our collection with the lowest prices out there to make room for new arrivals. We sell nationwide and worldwide and have vehicles all over the country with clean titles. We sell worldwide and can help with nationwide and international shipping! CALL OR TEXT TOM: 747-600-2212 1917 WOODS MOBILETTE SHERIDAN LIGHT DELIVERY CLEAN TITLE MILEAGE: 10 Miles Since Restoration ENGINE: Original Restored Perkins 4-Cylinder (94 cu in, 22 HP) TRANSMISSION: Manual EXTERIOR COLOR: Black with Red Accents INTERIOR COLOR: Black FEATURES AND UPGRADES Built by Francis Woods in Harvey, IL Final Production Vehicle from Woods Motor Vehicle Company One of Only Two Known to Exist Owned and Restored by the Same Collector Who Owned Both Known Examples Original Restored Perkins Engine Always Stored Indoors and Covered Driven Less Than 10 Miles Since Full Restoration Original Steering Wheel Saved Genuine Black Leather Seats Featured in Automobile Quarterly (2005, Volume 45 No.1) in Centerfold Article by Beverly Rae Kimes Exceptionally Rare from the "Cycle-Car Era" Pictures: https://woodsmobilette.com/ViewCar2.asp Video: http://www.woodsmobilette.com/1917woods. mp4 WOODWORK Completed by Jeffrey Kroll, Custom Woodworker, Seattle, WA All original wood pieces were precisely duplicated using quarter sawn American white oak Original Rock Maple beams supporting the frame nearly mint condition. Woodwork finished to fine furniture standards with five hand-applied coats of Formby's high-gloss Tung Oil Over $3,000 invested in wood materials alone METAL BODY PANELS, PAINT AND UPHOLSTERY Metal Panels: Restored or replaced to original specifications by expert panel-beaters Heavy-wall steel used to fabricate new fuel tank, mounted under dash/firewall Paint: Red panels finished in clear-over-red powdercoat Cowl panel and radiator shell finished in conventional red base coat with clear finish Brackets, hinges, and hardware powdercoated Running boards coated in black Line-X for durability Upholstery: Upholstered by the restorer/current owner Rear and side curtains/tarps reproduced and include leather straps with turnbuckles ACCESSORIES Acetylene gas headlamps can function either traditionally or via concealed 12V battery inside brass-style tank on passenger side running board Restored black Long Horn Model #3 percussion horn mounted on driver's side windshield pillar Original kerosene-powered "Indiana" red-lens taillight VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Width: 43" (hubcap to hubcap) Height: 81"82" (approx.) Length: 150"151" (approx.) Cargo Bed Width: 54" Weight: ~1,000 lbs. Engine Displacement: 94 cubic inches Horsepower: 22 HP CONDITION This 1917 Woods Mobilette Sheridan Light Delivery is an incredibly rare, fully restored piece of American automotive history. It was the final vehicle produced by Francis Woods and is one of only two known to exist. Featuring its original Perkins 4-cylinder engine, this Mobilette has been meticulously restored to museum quality. The woodwork alone, executed by master craftsman Jeffrey Kroll, is finished to a fine furniture standard using original-spec quarter sawn oak and Rock Maple. The metal, paint, and upholstery are all restored to original specifications with added modern durability where needed. Accessories like the original-style lighting, restored percussion horn, and period-correct kerosene taillight add authenticity and charm. This Mobilette is not only an incredible piece of turn-of-the-century innovation-it's a rolling work of art. HERE IS YOUR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE RAREST AMERICAN VEHICLES FROM THE CYCLE-CAR ERA, EXPERTLY RESTORED TO SHOWCASE STANDARDS! FINANCING OPTIONS For financing options, please use the link below. It is fast and easy! Collector Car Lending https://collectorcarlending.com/credit/application/375 SHIPPING Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can cooperate with your shipper. This vehicle is advertised on other websites, so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold. For shipping arrangements, please contact: PHILAM TRANSPORT Phone: (818) 826-3216 Toll-Free: (800) 991-6567 DISCLAIMER People have different opinions and expectations of older vehicles. It is your responsibility to personally inspect the vehicle or send a third-party inspector that will perform an inspection to your satisfaction. Remember, this vehicle is from 1917, and even though I've tried my best to describe it, it can have some imperfections that I'm not aware of. Due to vehicle age, all sales are "Final" and "As Is."
Phone: 747-600-2212

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