H&H, who will offer this 1928 Falcon-Knight Model 12 Tourer during their next auction on February 26, give an estimate of 10.000-12.000 pounds (17.000-20.000 US dollar / 12.000-14500 euro). However, we think a nice example like this one could (no, should!) fetch more than that. Never heard of the Falcon-Knight? Don't be embarrassed.
It is indeed a make that was only produced during a few years (1927 to 1929) by Willys and was an intermediate between the Whippet and the Willys-Knight. Only a little more than 10.000 were sold. Many were exported, like this particular model with Right Hand Drive that was sold in Australia and given a body by Holden. Having been in the same family for its first sixty years, it has wonderful patinated paintwork. As very few Falcon-Knights remain and even less come on the market, (only two others were ever advertised on PreWarCar) we expect this oily-rag competitor to go way past its estimate. Will we be proven right? Let's make this a small contest... why don't you tell us your estimate for this Falcon-Knight. The one that comes closest to the hammer price will receive the PreWar dashboard plate. Your estimates will be published after auction.
(Photos courtesy H&H)
It is indeed a make that was only produced during a few years (1927 to 1929) by Willys and was an intermediate between the Whippet and the Willys-Knight. Only a little more than 10.000 were sold. Many were exported, like this particular model with Right Hand Drive that was sold in Australia and given a body by Holden. Having been in the same family for its first sixty years, it has wonderful patinated paintwork. As very few Falcon-Knights remain and even less come on the market, (only two others were ever advertised on PreWarCar) we expect this oily-rag competitor to go way past its estimate. Will we be proven right? Let's make this a small contest... why don't you tell us your estimate for this Falcon-Knight. The one that comes closest to the hammer price will receive the PreWar dashboard plate. Your estimates will be published after auction.
(Photos courtesy H&H)