ELECTRIC PLEASURE CARS COSTING $2,500 AND OVER.

Columbia Opera Bus, Mark XI. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.

PRICE: $2,500

BODY: Rear entrance bus

SEATS: 6 persons inside

WEIGHT: 5,330 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 69 inches

TREAD: 67 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid

TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid

STEERING: Hinged tiller

BRAKES: Metallic shoe type

SPRINGS: Platform, rear; one x spring, front

FRAME: Steel

HORSE-POWER: 3.5 brake h.p.

MOTOR: One Westinghouse type, series wound, 80 V., 40 Amp.

BATTERY: 44 cells, 9 T.V. exide

MILEAGE: 35 miles on one charge

SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: Internal gear

Babcock Coupe, Model 8. Babcock Electric Carriage Co., Buffalo, N. Y.

PRICE: $2,500

BODY: Coupe with drop windows

SEATS: 2 persons

WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches

STEERING: Tilting wheel

BRAKES: In rear hub drums and electric by controller handle

SPRINGS: Full elliptic

MOTOR: 3 H.P. normal

BATTERY: Divided; half in front and half in rear

CAPACITY: 50 miles

CONTROLLER: 3 forward and 2 reverse speeds

DRIVE: Direct by gear

"Hercules," Model 141. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.

PRICE: $2,500

BODY: Landaulet

SEATS: 2 passengers

WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 75 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches

STEERING: Horizontal side lever

BRAKES: Internal expanding hub

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear

FRAME: Wood

MOTORS: Single equipment

MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body

MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse

SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse

DRIVE: Double chain

R & L Surrey. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $2,500 (without top)

BODY: Surrey

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic

TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On rear wheels

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear

FRAME: Pressed steel

HORSE-POWER: 2½

MOTOR: Hertner

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body

DISTANCE: 50 miles

SPEED: 1–20 m. p. h.

CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever under steering wheel

DRIVE: Double chain from countershaft

Woods Victoria. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.

PRICE: $2,600

BODY: Victoria Limousine

SEATS: 3 to 5 persons

WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2½ solid

TIRES, REAR: 34 × 2½ solid

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: Internal expanding

SPRINGS: Woods special platform

FRAME: Armored wood

CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery

MOTOR-CONTROL: 4 speeds forward and reverse

TRANSMISSION: Annular ball bearings all over

SPEED: 18 miles an hour

DRIVE: Side chain

Baker Surrey. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.

PRICE: $2,650 (complete)

BODY: Surrey

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches

TREAD: 53 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: On rear wheel drums

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front

CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery

MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever

SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Bevel gear

Columbus Electric, Station Wagon, Model 1102,2 1–2 H.P. Columbus Buggy Co., Columbus, O.

PRICE: $2,950

BODY: 2-seated coupe

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches

TREAD: 54 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: One on jack shaft and rear wheels

SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame

CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery

LUBRICATION: Grease all roller and Hess-Bright bearings

MOTOR-CONTROL: Radial type with reverse and speed controls combined

SPEEDS: 15 miles per hour

DRIVE: Side chain

Baker Depot Carriage. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.

PRICE: $3,000

BODY: Closed

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 2,375 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: On rear wheel drums

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under hood

CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery

MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever

SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Bevel gear

Baker Coupe. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $3,000

SEATS: 2 inside

WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: On rear axle and transmission shaft

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload

BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.

CAPACITY: 40 miles

SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear

Baker Victoria. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $3,000

BODY: Victoria

SEATS: 2 persons

WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Side lever

BRAKES: On rear wheels and transmission shaft

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload

BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.

CAPACITY: 40 miles

SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear

Lansden, Type 38C. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.

PRICE: $3,400

BODY: Side entrance tonneau

SEATS: 5 persons

WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

FRAME: Wood armored

MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame

CONTROL: Hand wheel

MILEAGE: 50 per charge

SPEED: 16 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Side chains

Cantono Brougham. Cantono Electric Fore Carriage Co., New York

PRICE: $3.500

BODY: Extension brougham

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2½ Inches

TIRES, REAR: 46 × 1½ inches

STEERING: Electrical and mechanical type

BRAKES: Two on front wheels: one on rear wheels

FRAME: Usual horse-drawn carriage type

HORSE-POWER: 2½ each; 5 (2 motors) coupled

MOTOR SUSPENSION: On front axle

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

CURRENT SUPPLY: 44 cells, Exide

MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever, at left-hand side

SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse

CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Control lever

DRIVE: Direct, on front wheels

Baker Brougham (Interior Driven). Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $3,500

BODY: Brougham

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches

BRAKES: On rear wheel drums

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under bonnet

FRAME: Pressed steel

CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery

MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever

SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Bevel gear

R & L Depot Wagon. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $3,500

BODY: Depot wagon

SEATS: 6 passengers

WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic

TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: Rear wheels

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear

FRAME: Pressed steel

HORSE-POWER: 2½

MOTOR: Hertner

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body

DISTANCE: 50 miles

SPEEDS: From 1 to 20 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Double chain

Baker Landaulet. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Landaulet

SEATS: 6 persons

WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches

TREAD: 56 Inches

TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches

TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: Two external; two internal, rear wheels

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

FRAME: Pressed steel

HORSE-POWER: 5–9, 300% overload

CAPACITY: 50 miles

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front

CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. battery

SPEEDS: 12, 14, 16, 20, 24 m. p. h.

CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: On steering wheel

DRIVE: Shaft

Baker Brougham, Model I. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Wood (front driven)

SEATS: 6 persons

WEIGHT: 4000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches

TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: Two external on rear wheels, operated by foot pedal; 2 internal on rear wheels operated by hand lever

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front and rear

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: 5–9 H.P., 300% overload

BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 MV.

CAPACITY: 50 miles

SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: By silent chain reduction shaft and bevel gear

Columbia Hansom, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Hansom with forward seat

SEATS: 3 persons inside

WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches

TREAD: 52 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.

TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.

STEERING: Hand wheel

BRAKES: Internal on wheel hubs

SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, ¾ platform

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.

BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide special

CAPACITY: 40 miles

CONTROL: Handle on steering wheel

SPEEDS: 5 forward, 3 reverse

DRIVE: Double gear reduction, helical type

Columbia Brougham, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Front driven Brougham

SEATS: 4 persons inside

WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches

TREAD: 52 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.

TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body to driving axle

BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide, carried in single tray under body

CAPACITY: 40 miles

SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse

CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Lever on steering column

DRIVE: Direct by gears of helical type

Babcock Electric, Model 7. Babcock Electric Carriage Co., Buffalo, N. Y.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Brougham

SEATS: 2–4 persons

WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 72 inches

TREAD: 53 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: Electric, and internal on rear wheels

SPRINGS: Full elliptic

FRAME: Armored wood

HORSE-POWER: 3, normal

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: one-half in front and one-half in rear

MOTORS: Two

CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 15 plate

SPEED: 20 m. p. h.

CHANGE GEARS: 4 forward and 4 reverse

CONTROLLER: Operated by handle under steering wheel

Woods Brougham. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Extension brougham

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches solid

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches solid

STEERING: Irreversible wheel

BRAKES: On countershaft and rear wheels

SPRINGS: Platform type

FRAME: Wood with steel armor

MOTOR: 4 pole electric

MOTOR SUSPENSION: From bronze frame

BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide

DISTANCE: 50 miles per charge

MAXIMUM SPEED: 12 m. p. h.

SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse

DRIVE: Double chain

Columbia Landaulet Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Landaulet

SEATS: 4 persons inside

WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches

TREAD: 52 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.

TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.

BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide

CAPACITY: 40 miles

CONTROL: Lever on steering column

SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: Gears of helical type; double reduction

Woods Landaulette. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Extension landaulette

SEATS: 2 inside, and 2 outside

WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 in. solid

TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 in. solid

STEERING: Irreversible wheel

BRAKES: Countershaft band, and internal on rear wheels

SPRINGS: Platform type

FRAME: Wood with steel armor

MOTOR: 4 pole electric

MOTOR SUSPENSION: On bronze frame

BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide

DISTANCE: 50 miles on one charge

MAXIMUM SPEED: 17 m. p. h.

SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse

DRIVE: Double chain

Lansden, Type 98CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Limousine

SEATS: 4 inside

WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber

TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hub drums

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical

FRAME: Armored wood

MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame

CONTROL: Hand wheel

MILEAGE: 50 per charge

SPEED: 20 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Side chains

Lansden, Type 40CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.

PRICE: $4,000

BODY: Limousine

SEATS: 6 persons

WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches

TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: On countershaft and internal on rear hubs

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic

FRAME: Wood armored

MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame

CONTROL: Hand wheel

MILEAGE: 40 per charge

SPEED: Up to 20 m. p. h.

DRIVE: Side chains

Gallia Electric. Gallia Electric Carriage Co., New York.

PRICE: $5,000

BODY: Landaulet, victoria or cab

SEATS: 4 persons

WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches

TREAD: 59 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.

TIRES, REAR: 1020 × 120 mm.

STEERING: Worm and sector

BRAKES: 5, electrical and mechanical

SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear

FRAME: Pressed steel

MOTORS: Compound

BATTERY: Capacity, 240 to 250 ampere hours

MILEAGE: 50 to 60 miles on one charge

SPEEDS: 8 forward, 1 reverse

DRIVE: Direct on wheels

Columbia 8 Passenger Private Bus. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.

PRICE: $6,000

BODY: Side entrance

SEATS: 8 passengers

WEIGHT: 5,500 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 70 inches

TREAD: 67 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid

TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid

STEERING: Wheel

BRAKES: Two sets on rear wheels

SPRINGS: Full elliptic, front; ¾ elliptic, rear

FRAME: Steel

BATTERY: Exide

CONTROL: From steering column

SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse

DRIVE: Direct

Lansden, Model 56, "The Electrette" The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.

PRICE: Given by maker upon application

BODY: Aluminum, with top

SEATS: 2 persons

WEIGHT: 1,850 pounds

WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches

TREAD: 56 inches

TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 30, pneumatic

TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 30, pneumatic

STEERING: Irreversible

BRAKES: Band on countershaft; internal expanding on rear hubs

SPRINGS: 1½ × 36 in. semi-elliptic

FRAME: Wood, armored

MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame

SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back

DRIVE: Chain

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