1914 Detroit Electric Brougham
SOLD $49,280
Estimate
$40,000 - $60,000| Without Reserve
Engine
12362
Car Highlights
Innovative and Exciting Early Electric Car
Desirable Brougham Model Presented in Detroit Blue
Equipped with Cut Glass Bud Vases, Interior Lights, and Padded Footrest
Technical Specs
48-Volt DC Electric Motor
Rear Mechanical Drum Brakes
4-Wheel Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that a new title has recently been processed and should be available shortly following the auction. Please also note that this vehicle will be titled as 12362, which is the electric motor number. The chassis number printed in the published catalogue (6315) is incorrect.
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Founded in 1884, the Anderson Electric Car Company moved to Detroit in 1895 and began producing electric vehicles under the Detroit Electric name in 1907. The company’s 1909 acquisition of Elwell-Parker – widely regarded as the best electric motors and controllers of their time – was crucial to their success. Having gained a reputation for quality, safety, and dependability, Detroit Electric advertised in 1914 that both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were among their customers – Ford having purchased one for his wife, Clara. Production peaked in 1916 with 1,893 cars built.
The Brougham body style was designed to accommodate ladies in long dresses and hats, making it easy for them to step in and out of the car. This Detroit Blue example features such refined touches as cut-glass bud vases, interior lights, and a padded footrest. Though requiring recommissioning and batteries to be fully operational, this charming example is sure to spark interest for enthusiasts of the first era of electric cars.
