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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 1923 Dodge Brothers Business SedanChassis No. 990253 Highly Original & Meticulously PreservedPrevious Long-Term OwnershipOne of the Last Early Dodges Fitted with Original Upholstery!Running & Ready to Enjoy! The Dodge Brothers were famous long before they built the first car that carried their name. They established a small machine shop at the turn of the century, and were soon building engines for Ransom E. Old's and later became stockholders in the Ford Motor Company for whom they built engines, transmissions and axles. By 1913, they realized that the Ford Company was heading toward self-sufficiency, and they decided to sell their stock and started their own venture. Few people know that the 1923 Dodge models literally divide the past from the present. The Business Sedan was made of a steel skin welded to an all steel framework. These all steel bodies were much stronger than their wood counterparts. They were safer, longer lasting and as it turned out, pioneered the future in car building. The Dodge Sedan also made news when General Pershing chased Pancho Villa across Mexico in his Sedan; Villa so admired the car that he bought one for himself. It is said that he was captured in that very Dodge. Purchased new by a Mr. Bishop, a cabinetmaker in Huntington, NY. The famous collector Lester Cutting later found it and allowed the previous owner to purchase the car from the estate in 1962 for $125.00. During its early life it had been sparingly used as the family’s Sunday driver for church and running errands. The survivor was discovered completely intact with original paint and mohair upholstery; the spare tire is also original to the car from new. The Sedan’s remains in excellent working order as all of its mechanical components have been properly restored; the water pump packing is now due for replacement. The pervious long-term caretaker spent years rebuilding and reviving the components under the tutelage of renowned antique automotive master mechanic George Kellner. The engine was then shipped to Federal Mogul Machinists in Chicago, IL for a complete short block rebuild. Very few early closed-car Dodges are known to still wear their original interior upholstery, especially in this condition! This example is truly a time capsule survivor! Selling No Reserve! Advertised locally for $22,000 USD Please contact: Jose Romero or Brandon Mason at (281) 497-1000. We can help arrange shipping worldwide. Being sold “AS-IS” “WHERE-IS” and with NO WARRANTIES. By bidding, you are committing to purchase this vehicle, and not the option to withdraw. We welcome and encourage inspections during the listing time frame. Please DO NOT BUY if you do not understand the terms - Backing out of the sale after the auction has concluded is unacceptable. We are more than happy to discuss the car and auction with you by telephone - Please contact: Jose Romero or Brandon Mason at (281) 497-1000. We can help arrange shipping worldwide.