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1918 Detroit Electric Gets Modern Battery Power for Monterey Auction
Key Takeaways
- A 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75B Brougham, restored with modern batteries, will be auctioned at Mecum's 2026 Monterey Car Week.
- The restoration was done to concours standards, but the use of modern batteries may affect judging.
- The original car had a range of about 80 miles and a top speed of 20 mph.
- Detroit Electric was founded in 1884 as Anderson Carriage Company, first electric car in 1907.
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DT Editorial Team··via thedrive.com