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Many more pictures and videos of it running upon request. Stunning automobile!
1910 Stevens Duryea Model XXX Roadster Runabout. Concours level restoration and fully sorted and ready for touring. Eligible for countless events worldwide. Electric starter added for ease of use.
Known history.
Incredible early four cylinder Stevens with electric starter added
Discovered in Idaho by legendary collector Leland Zylstra and then sold to Bill Lassiter in 1981.
Restored by Jack Dietz with oversight from Dave Reed (who owned one of the other two known) to exact specifications
AACA National first place winning car.
In current ownerships hands since 1999.
Chassis No. 18048
Engine No. 815
Red with black leather interior
Engine: four cylinder L-head, 318ci., 35hp ; Gearbox: three speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic front and rear with additional transverse leaf springs at the rear; Brakes: rear wheel drums.
In November 1901 the first Stevens-Duryea car was shown to the public.
The 'William Lassiter' XXX Runabout was originally sold as a standard bodied Runabout Roadster model as seen today. In the mid 1950s, Leland Zylstra of Idaho discovered and purchased the Stevens and subsequently locked it away in his dry barn. It remained in the barn for 25 years until it was purchased by William Lassiter in 1981. It is reported that Mr. Zylstra even went so far as to sign an affidavit attesting to the duration of the Stevens-Duryea's stay in the barn. All the while, the Stevens-Duryea remained in well-preserved unrestored condition.
Mr. Lassiter then embarked upon a full restoration in 1981 with the aid of restorer and fellow Stevens-Duryea owner, Mr. David Reed. A faithful restoration of the car's original body was commissioned using the exact specifications of Mr. Reed's own very original Model XXX, (chassis no. 18113). The engine and mechanics were finished by Jack Dietz at the Lassiter Collection's on-site facility.
The careful restoration on the XXX Runabout lasted until 1988, as it was both costly and difficult to obtain the correct and original components. As a result, Mr. Lassiter's Stevens-Duryea is a very presentable and correct example of the now valuable and rare marque. It is fitted with Rushmore headlamps and acetylene C.M. Hall side lamps, as well as with the standard mother-in-law rear seat. The engine compartment and motor appear spiffy, indicating only minimal use. The interior wood is in good condition and the sills are reported to be the originals and were recycled from the race car body.
In 1989 the Stevens-Duryea was awarded a National First Prize from the Antique Automobile Club of America, as well as receiving the award for The Best Restored Brass Car. It is believed that only three of these XXX Runabout Roadsters exist, making the model the rarest and among the most sought after of all Stevens-Duryea automobiles. Mr. Lassiter's car is recorded as being an authentic XXX Runabout by the Stevens-Duryea Register.
The car was sold in 1999 by Christies Auction House to the current collection it has resided in since. The car has been recently serviced and is ready to be shown or toured. It is an exceptional example of an extremely important Stevens-Duryea.
Since I've owned it, I have serviced the car, ensured it starts easily and drives beautifully. I have it ready to show at the highest levels or tour it in confidence.
An original photo of this XXX's in period is included. The car is eligible for all Horseless Carriage Club and Veteran Motor Car Club events and is supported by a helpful, knowledgeable and active Stevens-Duryea Owner's Club.
Happy to assist with shipping anywhere. we do have permission to take trades if located in the USA> Pebble Beach caliber restoration and ready for show.
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