1911 Peerless Brewster Victoria

Summary

As its name suggests, the Peerless Motor Car Company of Cleveland built some of America's most prestigious luxury automobiles from 1900 to 1931. This four-cylinder 1911 model features a custom body, in the style of a Victoria carriage, by Brewster & Company of New York. Like many high-end automakers, Peerless did not survive the Great Depression.

As its name suggests, the Peerless Motor Car Company of Cleveland built some of America's most prestigious luxury automobiles from 1900 to 1931. This four-cylinder 1911 model features a custom body, in the style of a Victoria carriage, by Brewster & Company of New York. Like many high-end automakers, Peerless did not survive the Great Depression.

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1911

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

35.309.1

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Brass (Alloy)

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 84 in

Width: 63 in

Length: 160 in

Wheelbase: 110.5 in

Inscriptions

on 2 brass headlamps SOLAR / LENS MIRROR PROJECTOR / BADGER BRASS MFG. CO. KENOSHA, WIS., NEW W[?]ORK on 2 carriage lamps at side of front seat and 2 plates on front floor: BREWSTER & CO. / NEW YORK plate on dash: PEERLESS / THE PEERLESS MOTOR CAR CO. / CLEVELAND, OHIO / MODEL 29 NO 16091

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