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Kissel Me You Fool: 1922

Kissel Me You Fool: 1922

San Francisco, 1922. "Kissel touring car." Latest tenant in the Shorpy Garage of Geriatric Jalopies. 5x7 glass negative by Christopher Helin. View full size.

 

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Any fan of thoroughbred motor cars would love to be Kisseled, I think. A Wisconsin manufacturer of high quality autos from 1907 until a combination of dwindling clientele and the machinations of corporate raiders led to its 1931 bankruptcy, Kissel was perhaps best known for the stylish and sporty 6-45 Speedster, popularly known as the "Gold Bug," but also produced a wide range of passenger cars, trucks, professional cars (hearses and ambulances), and -- after vehicle production ceased -- even outboard motors.

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