1910 Firestone Columbus

[Eric Edwards]

First year production of a gas engined offering from the Columbus Buggy Company. 1907-15
Revolutionary design by Lee Frayer and Eddie Rickenbacker

that would take them to the following years entry to the Indy 500. Starting in 16th position they retained that position until the finish 

      Although the company only survived until 1915 mechanical advancements were groundbreaking. Left hand steering with a dropped Center frame with all sorts of innovations including dual fuel for illumination as well as acetylene gas.

     With California provenance this 3 speed car is capable of keeping up with larger more conceive brass cars. It loves the hills and its gearing makes it a pleasure to drive

    One of only a handful of Firestone cars we believe it’s only one of 2 1910 examples. 
it retains its original coachwork and also its original lower sheet metal fenders it sports 6 Houck Wire wheels with dual mounted rear spares. Its rear mounted  cherry trunk has access from both sides. 
A rare  and unusual sporty  medium sized American brass car at a fraction of the price of a bigger car. 
well priced at 89,500. Rara radiator script