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- 1899-1903 Replica Curved Dash Oldsmobile
1899-1903 Replica Curved Dash Oldsmobile
Lot Number: 856
1899-1903 Replica Curved Dash Oldsmobile
A charming and highly usable replica of the world’s first mass-produced motorcar, combining period style with modern practicality and offered without reserve.
- Sold for: £5,850
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.30am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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SUMMARY
A charming and highly usable replica of the world’s first mass-produced motorcar, combining period style with modern practicality and offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- A beautifully presented replica of the pioneering Oldsmobile Curved Dash (c.1899–1903), widely regarded as the world’s first mass-produced automobile
- Faithfully recreated with impressive aesthetic accuracy, capturing the charm and proportions of the original early motorcar while benefiting from improved usability
- Powered by a chain-driven Citroën 2CV engine and gearbox, offering reliable, easy to use performance and key-start ignition for modern convenience
- Finished in a delightful red and black colour scheme with correct leather seat and wicker picnic baskets that enhance the period appeal and display presence
- Supplied with a custom-made trailer, making it easy to transport to shows, demonstrations and events
- Never registered for road-use and sold with no accompanying paperwork, ideal as a showpiece or parade car but requiring registration and compliance work before use on public roads
- Accompanied by a selection of spare parts as photographed, including a hood assembly, spare wheels and various components, offering useful future flexibility
- A well executed and beautifully finished replica that would provide huge enjoyment at vintage gatherings, or make a distinctive and driveable centrepiece for any collection
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 856
- Make
- OLDSMOBILE
- Model
- CURVED DASH
- Registration Number
- N/A
- Chassis Number
- N/A
- Engine Number
- N/A
- Transmission
- MANUAL
- Body Colour
- RED
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
Email RichardTelephone Richard
SCORE:
92 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 10th November. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 10th November, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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