4.3 hp, 48-volt DC motor, five-speed controller, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and two-wheel mechanical brakes. Wheelbase: 100"

• Known ownership from new

• Ex-William Harrah and James Cousens

• Offered from the Estate of John O’Quinn

In 1911, Detroit Electric offered no fewer than three roadsters, defying the more conventional upright coupes and broughams. Company records show that this car was shipped to the California Electric Garage on November 20, 1914. It had been ordered by Robert Liddle, of Pasadena, and cost him $2,400. As-delivered, it had a blue body and chassis with “#53 cloth” upholstery, a standard offering. Later it was owned by the Norris Claberg family, of Oxnard, California. Mrs. Claberg sold it to William Harrah in the mid-1960s, after the death of her husband. When Mr. Harrah’s collection was dispersed in the 1980s, it joined the Imperial Palace Collection, at which time the current restoration was performed. It was shown at the Blackhawk Exposition at Pebble Beach in 2000 and was later acquired by collector John McMullen in Michigan, who passed it on to James Cousens for his Cedar Crossing Collection. Mr. John O’Quinn purchased the car from Mr. Cousens.

As restored for the Imperial Palace, this Detroit Electric roadster is finished in ivory with red moldings and chassis. The artillery wheels are highlighted by varnished wood spokes, and the interior features grey cloth with contrasting beige carpet. Nickel trim is used sparingly, principally on the lights, and is in generally good condition. The aluminum running boards have an attractive cast diamond pattern with the Detroit Electric logo in relief.

It is believed that only two other Model 46 Detroit Electric roadsters still survive. One example, originally owned by socialite and philanthropist Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, is on permanent display at Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate in Tarrytown, New York. The other example is at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada; therefore, leaving chassis 6367 the only example that will likely be offered to the general public for a generation.

Please note that this vehicle will be sold on a Bill of Sale only.