The Holsman Model 7 was classified as a Touring Runabout. Its high wheels aided in traveling bad roads. Image courtesy of Kaminski Auctions.
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Holsman Automobile Co. was an early automobile manufacturer in Chicago in business from 1901 to 1910. Founder Henry K. Holsman produced a high-wheeler motor buggy for several years. A two-cylinder air-cooled engine powered the Holsman. It used a double- roller chain drive to a lay shaft, with a rope drive to the rear wheels. It had no steering wheel; a single vertical tiller, or joystick, operated the controls.
The Holsman was advertised with the motto: “High Wheels Travel All Roads Because All Roads Are Made To Be Traveled By High Wheels.”
The body and motor of the Holsman Model 7 in Kaminski’s auction are in remarkably good condition. The seat is in need of repair. The rope drive was upgraded with an automatic oiler at the time of manufacture. The paint appears to be original.
“These vehicles very rare and do not come to market often. You can imagine any classic car collector or car museum would love to have one of these remarkable vehicles in their collection,” said auctioneer Frank Kaminski.
The Holsman Model 7 high wheeler is estimated to bring $25,000-$35,000.
The auction will be conducted at Kaminski Auctions’ gallery in Beverly, Mass.
For additional information call Kaminski’s at 978-927-2223.
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The Holsman Model 7 was classified as a Touring Runabout. Its high wheels aided in traveling bad roads. Image courtesy of Kaminski Auctions.
