One of just three known surviving XXX Roadsters Comprehensively restored to its original configuration Noted past owners include David Reed, William Lassiter, and Bill Alley A fascinating and seldom seen pre-WWI brass-era automobile A sporty short-wheelbase 40-HP brass-era example ready for touring The Stevens-Duryea was a very well-built, high-quality car built in Springfield, Massachusetts. They began producing four- and six-cylinder models beginning in 1906 and introduced one of their best models, the Model X, in 1909. A 40-HP, four-cylinder model with a three-speed progressive gearbox, the model X was a very well-designed car and very reliable. Capable of high-speed touring, the Model X was geared toward the luxury market and was an expensive car. At the same time, a sports version of the Model X was also offered, the XXX. A short wheelbase roadster variant of the Model X with long front fenders, short running boards, mother-in-law seat and special flyaway rear fenders. Very few XXX roadsters were produced and only three are known to survive today. Offered here is one of the mere three surviving XXX roadsters presented in a very nicely restored condition and stands tour ready. Previous noted ownership includes Connecticut collectors David Reed, William Lassiter, Bill Alley. As has happened to many early cars, the body and fenders were in a modified speedster state when acquired by David Reed in the 1980s, although the chassis was a very original and correct XXX short wheelbase chassis and in well-preserved condition. Mr. Reed owned one of the other surviving XXX Stevens cars and had this car restored by a noted East Coast restoration shop back to its original configuration with the proper fenders and body. Today, the car is beautifully restored with a freshly rebuilt engine and fitted with a modern electric starter for easy starting. It runs and drives beautifully and can be reliably driven and shown at concours events due to its comprehensive restoration and remarkable status as one of only three known surviving examples. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a powerful high horsepower, and imposing early roadster ready for enjoyment and show.
