We hope this 1903 Knox
Model C Runabout
finds an enthusiastic and proud home!
FOR SALE:
1903 KNOX MODEL C Runabout
The Vehicle was appraised with all components and systems determined to be in Very Good or Excellent and as an excellent example of an American Brass Era Runabout restored to near perfect, as factory condition. Appraised May 2019 for $69,000.
For sale
1903 Knox Model C Runabout.
Exterior
Maroon & Gold pin striped. Black convertible folding top. 30 inch wood spoke wheels. Leather fenders. Brass headlamps
Interior
Black Leather Bench Seat with folding forward leather jump seat.
Engine
1 Cylinder ‘porcupine’ air cooled 8hp motor
Transmission
2 speed planetary transmission, chain final drive.
Steering and Braking
Tiller Steering, Differential Band Brake
Henry Knox was a contemporary of the Duryea brothers in Springfield, Massachusetts and began to build his own cars in 1900. His early cars, like this 1903 Model C Runabout, were air cooled and featured cooling pins shaped like common nails. Called "The Car that Never Drinks", they featured a two-speed planetary transmission, single chain drive and tiller steering.
This very attractive and well maintained older restoration is finished in patent leather mudguards, black leather upholstery and a black cloth folding top. It rides on 30” wood spoke wheels with brass headlamps. Left-hand drive steering and a McCord lubrication box on the floorboard takes care of dribbling oil into the engine and onto the drive system from which it contributes to road maintenance by sloughing off after it has served its purpose.
