The Mitchell&Lewis Wagon Company Started out in the late 1890's. By 1901 the firm was producing the Mitchell motorcycle. In 1903, the Mitchell Motor Car Co. built its first automobile. That was the same year as Henry Ford's first car. The Company produced cars until 1923.

This Mitchell is the Special light six. It is a six passenger car and is one of two known to exist. The finish is Imperial Mitchell Dark Blue. Some of the special features include an  on/off sliding disc switch on the dash indicating when the engine is running and the generator is charging. The headlights flip up to illuminate the engine at night if in need of a trouble light.  This Mitchell was literally found in a Michigan barn in 1987 and the restoration was completed in 2002. The current owner purchased the car in 2003.

Mitchell made their own engines. The L head six cylinder engine has 248.8 cu inches and produces 45 Horsepower. The bore and stroke is 4"x 51/2". Mitchell made their own engines and block. The wheel base is 128" and the Tires are 36 x 4 inches. The cooling system is a combination of a circulating water pump and a thermo syphoning system. The rear axle ratio is 4.49 to 1. Allowing you to pull through difficult road conditions. The original price  was $1585.