#6 • 1924 Caille Liberty Twin Rowboat Motor w/Stand

Part of Classic Outboard Auction (timed auction by Estate Online Auctions)

Status: Sold

Category: Outboard Motors

1924 Caille Liberty Twin Rowboat Motor Very nice restoration with all original parts. Includes wooden display. 60” x 15” x 12” The Caille Bros. Manufacturing Company, based in Detroit, was a prominent player in the U.S. coin-operated machine industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded by the Caille brothers in 1893, the company initially focused on slot machines but expanded to produce a variety of arcade games, scales, strength testers, gum machines, Bagatelle-style games, and even outboard motors. As penny arcades declined, Caille ventured into coin-operated "moving picture" machines, or nickelodeons. Following the death of A. Arthur Caille in 1916, the company continued to produce trade simulators and gambling machines but struggled to innovate and compete with newer players like A.B.T, Erie Machine, Chester Pollard, and Exhibit Supply. In 1932, Adolph A. Caille sold the business to Fuller Johnson. The Caille Liberty Twin, 4 HP, represents the ingenuity of early American outboard motor manufacturing. Caille Perfection Motor Company operated from the early 1900s to the mid-1930s. This motor, featuring a straight shaft with direct drive, was specifically designed for durability and utility in shallow water applications. Its unique engineering and historical significance make it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Liberty Twin was part of their flagship line, known for robust construction and reliable performance. The Liberty Twin name references the patriotic sentiments surrounding World War I and the Liberty series of products common in the 1920s.