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