1917 Woods Mobilette Sheridan Light Delivery

1917 Other Makes 1917 Woods Mobilette Sheridan Light Delivery Description

This is one of possibly the rarest cycle-car automobiles ever built and ONE of only two known to exist in the world today after almost 100 years since manufacture. The second one I also owned and restored (woodsmobilette period com). The other 1917 Woods Mobilette, Sheridan light Delivery is currently in a museum in NE. This auction is for the remaining one which was featured in a centerfold article in the 2005(1sr qtr.) issue of Automobile Quarterly. The article was written by the late lady of antique automobile history Beverly Rae Kimes. It is powered by its original Perkins 22hp engine which is hand cranked and magneto fired. The motor was completely re-machined, balance and all parts were either replaced or refurbished to new condition. The vehicle, and complete drivetrainhas been beautifully restored and has only been driven at the most maybe ten miles since restoration. Woods Mobilette made these little Deliveries as their last and most expensive vehicle before shutting down production in 1917. Since only two exist today this is the rarest Woods Mobilette model.

Please call if you have any questions and feel free to discuss offers prior to making an offer! We have lowered the buy it now price considerable...........1-719-942-3549 Fred..... Seller is a VERY motivated due to the recent passing of a family members. This rare historical cycle-car needs to be maintained in it's current state either in a museum or similar private quality collection...

SPECIFICATIONS: Weight......1000 lbs Size...........82" tall.... 43" wide at the hub caps Power........22hp Perkins gas 4cyl. motor Transmission.. 3spd floor shift.... non-syncro Wood.........Main frame rails are original rock maple beams.

Structure is all quarter sawed oak as original (many original pieces preserved) Brakes.......Rear drums only and all mechanical with rear binders for the e-brake Lights ........Original gas headlamps w/ original rear kerosene tail light. Suspension... 3/4 elliptical rear leaf springs...front under slung 1/2 elliptical leaf springs.... pinion and sector steering. Upholstery... original matched tuck and patterned leather w/ original springs.

HISTORICAL note of humor... These Sheridan models were noted for their hidden compartment under the seat which was used often during prohibition to hide many bottles of alcohol during border crossing from Canada into the US (New York)!!!