2026 |
Amelia Island Auctions1924 Miller '183 Convertible' Speed Record Car
Selections from the Price Museum of Speed
SOLD $857,500
Estimate
$1,000,000 - $1,400,000
Chassis
RD1831221
Car Highlights
One-Off Miller Record Car Built for Two-Time Indy 500 Winner Tommy Milton
Originally Designed to Accept Either 122 or 183 CID Straight-Eight Engines
Recorded at 151.26 MPH at Muroc Dry Lake in April 1924
Formerly Part of the Renowned Tiny Gould and David Uihlein Collections
Extensively Profiled in Mark Dees’ Definitive Volume, The Miller Dynasty
Technical Specs
122 CID DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Dual-Throat Updraft Carburetor
Estimated 120 BHP
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
Driveshaft-Mounted Brake
Front I-Beam Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that it is believed that this car raced in only 183 configuration at Muroc Dry Lake in 1924 and that the Miller 122 referenced as being driven by Milton at this event was a different car.
