Description
Finished in Blue over Black with Blue deep-buttoned upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example was imported from Kansas during 2006. UK road registered as ‘BF 7365’ some nine years later. The engine carries the same number as the chassis. The Runabout looks in beautiful condition but could benefit from an enthusiasts hand towards making the car road ready. It has been preserved in its beautiful condition for the last two years in a climate controlled showroom. Founded in 1904 by Jonathan Maxwell and Benjamin Briscoe, the Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company soon developed a reputation for the quality and durability of its products. Powered by flat twin-cylinder engines and bedecked with Runabout / Roadster coachwork, early Maxwell cars featured mechanically-operated inlet valves, thermo-siphon cooling and shaft drive. An eager participant in the American Automobile Association's legendary Glidden Tours held between 1905 and 1913, Maxwell was one of only three teams to complete the 1911 event with a perfect score (an impressive feat after 1, 476 miles of time checks). Migrating from Tarrytown, New York to a purpose-built factory in New Castle, Indiana during 1907-8, Maxwell began to experiment with four-cylinder designs. Although, the twin-cylinder models which so neatly embodied the company's 'Simply Perfect, Perfectly Simple' motto remained a staple part of the range until 1912.
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