Guest 57 pontiac Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Can anyone help me with finding out information about a Mitchell (sp ) auto, perhaps there is a club somewhere out there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 The Mitchell is a great automobile check with the AACA Library they should have all the info you need. They had a 1906? Mitchell on display in the lobby a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 I had a 1921 F-40 Mitchell,the motor being one of the biggest pieces of junk ever,rest of car was very good..and drove well..Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 A very dear friend is the fortunate owner of a 1907 Mitchell roadster which has to be one of the most thorough yet sympathetic and accurate restorations I have ever seen.<P>Everything about the car speaks of solidity and quality in a day when the most substantially made cars were the most durable.<P>Several years ago he challenged me to a race up 107 from Westbury to Mill Neck.<BR>I had recently bought a fully restored '28 Essex as an everyday car and was touting it's {and sadly mispercieved} virtues when he challenged me.<P>I was leading for 1/4 mile and suddenly the Mitchell passed me, finally doing just under 65mph while my Essex struggled at 55 and overheated to boot.<P>I soon sold the Essex to a cable TV magnate and got a '50s Mercedes to toy with but I will never forget the look on my friend's face as his '07 made mincemeat of my '28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Paulsen Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 I owned a 1909 Mitchell Roadster for a few years. I sold it a year ago. Neat car, ran well. It has great lines. Very antique looking, even for 1909. It had flared fenders. It got a little squirrelly on the road at higher speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 I know of a 1910 for sale but everything needs going over again.<P>The 1907 I mentioned was restored by a retired engineer so everything, bolts, nuts, spring shackles, axle bearings, you name it, it was restored or replaced making this one road worthy car.<BR>The deceased engineer, who lived in California drove the Mitchell twice up Pike's peak and the current owner has color slides of this plus what must be the most thoroughly documented restoration on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley earl Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 On July 30, 2002 at 9:57 PM, Guest said: I know of a 1910 for sale but everything needs going over again.<P>The 1907 I mentioned was restored by a retired engineer so everything, bolts, nuts, spring shackles, axle bearings, you name it, it was restored or replaced making this one road worthy car.<BR>The deceased engineer, who lived in California drove the Mitchell twice up Pike's peak and the current owner has color slides of this plus what must be the most thoroughly documented restoration on record. What does he want for her ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Look at the date on this post. 2002 so after 15 years it is unlikely you will get a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 On 7/30/2002 at 6:31 PM, Guest said: I had a 1921 F-40 Mitchell,the motor being one of the biggest pieces of junk ever,rest of car was very good..and drove well..Mitch This comment interests me. I have a 1910 Mitchell Model T and I would make the identical observation about its engine. The chassis is fairly conventional and probably as well made as most mid-priced cars of the period but I suspect they cut every corner imaginable on the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have a nice 1912 Mitchell 5-6 Touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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