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Caveat - only the items (1 thru 8) are up for sale, If another one happens to be in the pictures it is not for sell in this lot. Also, i try to be accurate and so did A.I. However, there could be errors in this listing. You are offerding on what is listed below
1. Kissel Parts List — Parts List No. 64
Models 55, 65 and 75
This is the Parts List at the upper left. The cover identifies it as Parts List No. 64 for the Kissel Model Fifty-Five, Model Sixty-Five and Model Seventy-Five. It is factory technical/service literature rather than a sales brochure. Parts books are especially useful to restorers because they document original components, part numbers and applications. Kissel historical material confirms that Parts Book No. 64 covered components for the 1926-era cars, including the 6-55 and 8-75.
It is really good. Appears to have no missing pages, some writing on cover and a small crease. Pages are fantastic.
It has116-numbered pages
If complete and in good condition,estimated value: $40–$175
2. Kissel "Advance-Engineered Straight Eight" — illustrated technical piece
Straight Eight engine/chassis illustration
12picture of different Kissel cars models
It appears to be a factory sales/technical literature sheet or portion of a Kissel publication emphasizing the company's straight-eight engineering.
Kissel introduced its Straight Eight as an important part of its mid-1920s luxury-car program. The Kissel Eight was produced for model years 1926–1929, making this an important period in Kissel's history.
Estimated value: $40–$145
This item in the worse shape of any of these item? it does appear to have any missing pages.
3. Kissel "Instructions for Care and Operation"
Instruction Book No. 8 — Models 55 and 75
This is the booklet at the upper right. It is an original Kissel factory owner's/instruction manual, rather than general advertising literature. It specifically covers the Model Fifty-Five and Model Seventy-Five. The condition is excellent especially considering it age. It has 79 numbered pages. A owner writing is on inside page. small dot on top right hsmd frot cover
These manuals are desirable because they were supplied to actual owners and consequently tend to have much lower survival rates than sales catalogs. An interesting contemporary reference from the Horseless Carriage Gazette even advertised a Kissel Parts List for Models 55, 65 and 75 together with an instruction book, demonstrating that these factory manuals were being traded by collectors decades ago.
instructions for Care and Operation) typically has a collector value ranging from $100 to $400+, heavily dependent on its specific year, completeness, and physical condition
If the binding is complete and the pages are clean, I would put an asking price around $59.95.
4. "The New Kissel — Custom Built — Cushioned-in-Rubber"
1926 Kissel sales brochure
This is the large brochure at lower left. This is probably the most important sales piece in the photograph.
The wording "The New Kissel — Custom Built — Cushioned-in-Rubber" identifies it with Kissel's 1926 advertising program. The Historic Car Factory Index specifically lists a 1926 Kissel "Cushioned in Rubber", an 8-page publication, as well as a 1926 Custom Built Cushioned in Rubber publication.
The "Cushioned-in-Rubber" feature was not merely advertising language. Kissel used rubber spring cushions beginning around the middle of the 1926 model year. Kissel's own historical club literature notes their use on models including the 6-55 and 8-75.
Really good shape, so good that researched if there were any reprints and could not find any. There is a slight crease in the back conver
Estimated value: $75–$150
If this is complete, particularly if it has all of its original pages and no major tears, I would personally place it around $75–$90.
5. "Specifications of the Kissel" — Model 8-80-S
This is the first of the two narrow specification booklets at lower center.
It is specifically identified as:
Kissel Custom Built
Model 8-80-S
The 8-80S was an austerity version of the Kissel 8-80. Historical Kissel information identifies the 8-80S as a lower-priced version of the 8-80, introduced during the late-1927/1928 period.
This makes the booklet particularly interesting because it documents a specific Kissel model, rather than simply being general advertising.
Estimated value: $60–$90
In really excellent shape.
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6. "Specifications of the Kissel — White Eagle"
This is the second narrow specification booklet immediately to the right of the 8-80S booklet.
It is marked:
Specifications of the Kissel
White Eagle
This is significant Kissel literature. The White Eagle name appeared on Kissel's higher-performance 1928 models. Kissel introduced the White Eagle De Luxe series in 1928, and surviving documentation confirms that White Eagle was associated with the 8-90 and later 8-95/8-126 cars.
The Wisconsin Historical Society also has an original 1928 Kissel White Eagle advertisement, confirming the period and importance of this material.
Estimated value: $40–$80
Of the two specification booklets, I would consider the White Eagle one the more desirable piece to a Kissel collector.
7. "Cushioned-in-Rubber" — Kissel brochure
This is the larger, somewhat narrower item at the far right.
KISSEL
The Custom Built Car
This appears to correspond to the 1926 Kissel The Custom Built Car publication. The Historic Car Factory Index specifically lists a 1926 The Custom Built Car publication consisting of 6 pages.
This is genuine period sales literature emphasizing Kissel's "Custom Built" philosophy. Kissel placed considerable emphasis on the idea that its cars were built essentially as individual custom automobiles, and the company continued using the Custom-Built terminology throughout this period.
The rigid, hard surface at the top of the 1925–1926 Kissel custom-built sales brochure is a deliberate factory construction feature, designed to function as a top-bound sales or flip-style catalog. This heavy-duty header binding utilizes dense, compressed chipboard or cardstock, reinforced with industrial staples and protective tape to withstand frequent handling by dealership salesmen. For more details.TO ME IT INDICATES IT HAS NEVER BEEN OPEN i.e. NEW/ OLD STOCK.AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
Estimated value: $60–$80
8 "The The Kissel cushioned in rubber " — Kissel brochurep for sale is a rare, authentic piece of automotive history: an original mid-1920s sales folder/brochure for "The New Kissel" Custom-Built Automobiles. Featuring their famous patented "Cushioned-In-Rubber" chassis engineering, this document captures the peak era of the Kissel Motor Car Company.The cover displays a beautifully detailed Art Deco style illustration. It shows an elegant Kissel sedan parked near a classic monument, with a chauffeur standing alongside. This is an absolute must-have for vintage literature collectors, classic car enthusiasts, or anyone restoring a pre-war Kissel. []
