Topic: Puzzle #978 - Solved! 1909 Petrel Thirty Roadster

[Ray B.]

Sorry, I forgot this. It's a 1909 Petrel Thirty Roadster.
I found it while trying to check another (and wrong) guess.

[Otto Puzzell]

That's the ticket!

[Wendax]

What a colour!

For one point, please respond and identify this car.

[Wendax]

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[58_spyder]

1909 Petrel 30HP Roadster


The color made the search easy, purple runabout  took me to the RM info about the auction a couple of months ago, it was an N/S

Petrel was a very short-lived automobile make from Wisconsin. Initial production in 1909 took place in Kenosha but by later that year they had relocated to Milwaukee, where they stayed until the plant closed in 1912. A six-cylinder car was offered in 1909 alongside the four, but the smaller cars were the sweet spot for the company.

This 30 horsepower straight-four is of 4.7-liters in displacement. It resembles a lot of other, early roadsters but that vibrant purple really sets it apart. And yes, that is the original color, although it was exquisitely restored 50 years ago. Less than 1,000 Petrels were built and it is thought that this is the only survivor. It should bring between $100,000-$150,000.

[Wendax]

I should have changed the colour. 

A well-earned point for you.

[Wendax]

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