Hemmings Daily: Last two surviving Breese roadsters head to auction in Philadelphia

As an automotive marque, Breese may be unfamiliar to even the most passionate Brass Era enthusiasts. Founded by an American engineer in Paris, France, in 1911, Breese built as many as 65 automobiles before production halted in 1912. Today, just two are known to survive, and both -- the 1911 Breese Paris roadster and the 1911 Breese Paris teardrop roadster -- are scheduled to cross the auction stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 8, part of Bonhams Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum sale. The son of a [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Tuesday, September 25, 2018 [Last two surviving Breese roadsters head to auction in Philadelphia]( [Last two surviving Breese roadsters head to auction in Philadelphia]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - As an automotive marque, Breese may be unfamiliar to even the most passionate Brass Era enthusiasts. Founded by an American engineer in Paris, France, in 1911, Breese built as many as 65 automobiles before production halted in 1912. Today, just two are known to survive, and both -- the 1911 Breese Paris roadster and the 1911 Breese Paris teardrop roadster -- are scheduled to cross the auction stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 8, part of Bonhams Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum sale. The son of a... [Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Austin Rover Mini 25th Anniversary Edition]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1984 Austin Rover Mini 25th Anniversary Edition]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: This is a 1984 Mini 25TH Anniversary...Stunning !!!!! 100% restoration, with full photographic documentation and receipts. No expense spared, $10,000 spent on bodywork and paint alone...The Engine and gearbox have been completely rebuilt, absolutely nothing was overlooked or passed over on this car. All metal work was either cut out and replaced or cleaned and coated with rust preventive. NO RUST anywhere !!!! 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