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1925 Kissel Gold Bug Speedster
The bright yellow Kissel Gold Bug is one of 1,406 produced in 1925. Greatest vehicle output was in 1926 when the Hartford, Wisconsin company produced nearly 2,000 units. This didn't last as their final year of production was 1930 with only 16 cars assembled.

When new, this Speedster cost roughly $1,895. A fine example like this one is estimated to be worth nearly $50,000 now. This model, the Standard 55, has the 53bhp. six cylinder powerplant, though other models of 1925 had an eight cylinder unit making 71bhp.

1925 Kissel Gold Bug Speedster