Ripon Classics
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22 hp, 143.1 cu. in. L-head four-cylinder engine, friction drive transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with
full-elliptic leaf springs, and two-wheel mechanical brakes. Wheelbase: 90
Charles Metz was a bicycle manufacturer. His Waltham Manufacturing Company in Massachusetts made Orient bicycles, as well as chassis for a considerable number of early automobiles. He left the company after a tiff with investors. Eight years later, he bought the company back, which was in a desperate financial state and had a huge inventory of parts on hand. Metz conceived the “Metz Plan,” by which customers could purchase packages of parts, for $25 each, and build their own cars, one package at a time.
In six months, with the steady cash infusions, Metz had retired the debts of Waltham Manufacturing and become an auto manufacturer in his own right, offering cars completely built. In 1912, a new Model 22, with a 22 hp four-cylinder engine, was introduced, but it retained the simple friction drive transmission of the earlier vee-twin cars.
A five year old restoration, this Metz Model 22, presents very well. The body is in good condition and the paint scheme accents its’ classic lines. The top and bright-work are both in good condition and the gas lamps and accessories are of the correct type showing no significant blemishes.
The engine and chassis are in good condition, and the car runs and drives. Thousands of customers of the Metz Plan built their own cars, a package at a time. This is a chance to acquire one completely built and enjoy it immediately for $17,500.00
Charles Metz was a bicycle manufacturer. His Waltham Manufacturing Company in Massachusetts made Orient bicycles, as well as chassis for a considerable number of early automobiles. He left the company after a tiff with investors. Eight years later, he bought the company back, which was in a desperate financial state and had a huge inventory of parts on hand. Metz conceived the “Metz Plan,” by which customers could purchase packages of parts, for $25 each, and build their own cars, one package at a time.
In six months, with the steady cash infusions, Metz had retired the debts of Waltham Manufacturing and become an auto manufacturer in his own right, offering cars completely built. In 1912, a new Model 22, with a 22 hp four-cylinder engine, was introduced, but it retained the simple friction drive transmission of the earlier vee-twin cars.
A five year old restoration, this Metz Model 22, presents very well. The body is in good condition and the paint scheme accents its’ classic lines. The top and bright-work are both in good condition and the gas lamps and accessories are of the correct type showing no significant blemishes.
The engine and chassis are in good condition, and the car runs and drives. Thousands of customers of the Metz Plan built their own cars, a package at a time. This is a chance to acquire one completely built and enjoy it immediately for $17,500.00
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