OT: Adams-Farwell automobile

dgasper · Dec 10, 2013

This is the only 'Adams-Farwell' automobile left today. They were made in Dubuque between 1890-1913. Eventually the property where they were manufactured became the 'The Adams Co.' and is now the property across the street from the Diamond Jo Parking ramp.
What would would it be worth today?
Adams Farwell

dgasper · Dec 10, 2013

Oops - dead link. One more try.
Second and last try

dgasper · Dec 10, 2013

Second one works.

rrlund · Dec 10, 2013

Well that's different isn't it?

ShadetreeRet · Dec 10, 2013

I have read that in a situation such as that, where there are a very limited number in existence, that no attempt is made to place a value. Most values are determined by averaging selling prices at collector auctions. If none are offered for sale, it is almost impossible to place a logical value on them. Since this vehicle belongs to a museum collection, it is not likely to be offered for sale, as it is among the rarest of the rare. This being one example, another would be the Tucker automobile. At one time, even the original, genuine Ford Cobra had a blank price as none were being offered for sale.

johndeerefan · Dec 10, 2013

not sure, but I read in the video comment section that the Megola motorcycle has the same setup in the front wheel. I googled it and it does.

47fivewindow · Dec 10, 2013

It has no need for a radiator, water pump, fly wheel,fan, cowling, bell housing, or distributor and still made 50hp? Wow what an engineer. I wonder how it hooked to the tranny?

JMOR · Dec 10, 2013

Total loss engine oiling, so might have a problem with EPA today. Used in a few very early airplanes. Lots of references if Google.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYc-H8Wg-MQ

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