GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $1,500 TO $1,999.
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Detroit Runabout, Model H, 22 H.P. Detroit Auto Vehicle Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Runabout, with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Double on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed under hood
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; flat tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Detroit, Model G, 22 H.P. Detroit Auto Vehicle Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm and nut
BRAKES: Double on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed under hood
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated on top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
COOLING: Water, flat tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Logan, Model O, 20–24 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Wood runabout; two seats divided
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,587 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in., detachable
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in., detachable
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: 4, contracting and expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical in cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler; ratchet-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Duryea, 15–18 H.P. Duryea Power Co., Reading, Pa.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Folding rear phæton
SEATS: 4 adults and 2 children
WEIGHT: 1,200 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical central lever
BRAKES: On rear sprocket
SPRINGS: Quarter elliptic, front; semi-elliptic, rear
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 3, inclined under seats
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body sills
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Duryea
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Low band; high double cone
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Vertical motion of control handle
DRIVE: Single chain
Jackson Runabout, Model D, 20–24 H.P. Jackson Automobile Co., Jackson, Mich.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Runabout, divided seat
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,950 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point, crosswise under hood
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Ratchet-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Jackson, Model D, 20–24 H.P. Jackson Automobile Co., Jackson, Michigan
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, 46 inches long
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Three-point crosswise under hood
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Ratchet-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Pope-Hartford, Model G, 18 H.P. Pope M'f'g. Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Worm and sector type
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood, steel sub-frame
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlets, mechanical exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Belt driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Compound Runabout, Model L, 20 H.P. E. H. V. Co., Middletown, Conn.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Aluminum runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Lock wheel type
BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ inches
STROKE: 4 inches
CYLINDERS: 2, high pressure and low pressure
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; horizontal tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
Compound, Model M, Light Touring Car, 16 H.P. E. H. V. Co., Middletown, Conn.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,650 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Lock wheel type
BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4 inches
STROKE: 4 inches
CYLINDERS: 2 high and 1 low pressure
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; horizontal tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
Columbia, Model XLIV-2, 18–19 H.P. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $1,650
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 4; on rear hubs; water-cooled
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: Two horizontal, opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame, under hood
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Northern, Model C, Touring Runabout, 20 H.P. Northern Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,650
BODY: Touring runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
STEERING: Bevel gear
BRAKES: Hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 2, horizontal in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point; front to sides of frame; rear to center
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Northern automatic
LUBRICATION: Northern force feed; automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding ring
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever under steering wheel
DRIVE: Shaft
Pope-Tribune, Model X, 16–20 H.P. Pope Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: About 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Two sets
SPRINGS: 40 × 1¾ in. front; 44 × 1¾ in. rear
FRAME: Armored wood
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung on sub-frame
COOLING: Water; planetic type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
CLUTCH: Inverted cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Stoddard-Dayton, Model H Runabout, 15–18 H.P. Dayton Motor Car Co., Dayton, O.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3⅞ inches
STROKE: 3¾ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Positive mechanical, pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Stoddard-Dayton, Model H, 15–18 H.P. Dayton Motor Car Co., Dayton, Ohio
PRICE, $1,750
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Expanding, transmission and wheel hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3⅞ in.; STROKE: 3¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Positive, mechanical, pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Waltham-Orient, Model TT., 20 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, tandem
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic air supply
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler, force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Elmore Runabout, Model No. 17, 24 H.P. Elmore Mfg. Co., Clyde, Ohio
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: About 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 3 vertical in front; 2 cycle
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Elmore automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding ring
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Elmore, Model 16, 24 H.P. Elmore Mfg. Company, Clyde, Ohio
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 3, vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Elmore automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle top of steering wheel
CLUTCH: Expanding ring
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft drive
Eagle, Model E, 30 H.P. Eagle Automobile Co., Rahway, N. J.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical at front and full elliptic in rear
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air (patented)
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Forced feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Mora Roadster, 24 H.P. Mora Motor Car Co., Rochester, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type, rear
FRAME: Composite wood and steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5⅛ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Mora
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Moline, Model "C," Runabout, 20 H.P. Moline Automobile Co., East Moline, Ill.
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PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Runabout with "rumble" seat
SEATS: 3 passengers
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: 2 sets on hubs of rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic rear, semi-elliptical crosswise, front
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhausts both on left side and interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from side frames
COOLING: Water, vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed with automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, ratchet driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Lambert, Model J, 35–40 H.P. Buckeye M'f'g. Co., Anderson, Ind.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 105 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On cross shaft and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Friction type
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Mitchell, Model D, 24–30 H.P. Mitchell Motor Car Co., Racine, Wis.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, 40 inches front, 42 inches rear
FRAME: Pressed Steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Exhaust in heads, inlet at sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed compensating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Northern, Model C, Touring Car, 20 H.P. Northern Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
STEERING: Bevel gear
BRAKES: Hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 2, horizontal in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point; front to aides of frame and rear to center
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Northern automatic
LUBRICATION: Northern force feed; automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding ring
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever under steering wheel
DRIVE: Shaft
Franklin, Model G, Runabout, 12 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Runabout and hamper
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,250 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood (armored)
BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 3¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhaust, in side ports and auxiliary exhaust valve at base of cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle, spark and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; self-finding
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Cameron, 24 H.P. Cameron Car Co., Brockton, Mass.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Gear and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: ¾ elliptic front, full elliptic rear
FRAME: Oak and steel
BORE: 3⅝ in.; STROKE: 3½ in.
CYLINDERS: 6 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Splash system
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Cameron system direct on all speeds
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Wolfe, Model A, 24 H.P. H. E. Wilcox Motor Car Company, Minneapolis, Minn.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Side entrance, rear seat removable
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, tandem
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chain
NOTE: Runabout body fitted to above chassis for a list of $1,700. Light delivery body also furnished on order.
York Pullman, Model E, 20 H.P. York Motor Car Co., York, Penna.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: With rear deck
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 3¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; flat tube cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: 2 sets dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Inverted cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
York Pullman, Model E, 20 H.P. York Motor Car Co., York, Penna.
PRICE: $1,850 with tonneau
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: About 1,775 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Nut and screw type
BRAKES: Rear axle for foot, transmission for emergency
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 3¾ in.
CYLINDERS: Individual vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Side ports, both on one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; flat tube cellular type
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: 2 sets dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed, splash system
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on top of wheel
CLUTCH: Cone; inverted type
CHANGE GEAR: Progressive type imported ball bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Franklin, Model G, 12 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,450 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood (armored)
BORE: 3¼ in.; Stroke: 3¼ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhausts in side ports and auxiliary exhaust valve at base of cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle, spark and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Hill Touring Car, 20–22 H.P. Hill Motor Car Co., Haverhill, Mass.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Side entrance touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal
COOLING: Air (special method)
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Two sets of batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Riviera, Model B, 20 H.P. Milton H. Schnader, Reading, Pa.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Brown Lipe
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Special
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Individual type
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
"Kisselkar," Model A, 30 H.P. Kissel Motor Car Co., Hartford, Wis.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 passengers
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical, front and rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on side ports, both on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone in fly wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; Timken roller bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Eureka, Model I, 20–24 H.P. Eureka Motor Co., Seattle, Wash.
PRICE: $1,900
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptical
FRAME: Armored frame
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 under hood
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: To side frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Force feed and splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Hassler
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Mora Roadster, Surrey Model, 24 H.P. Mora Motor Car Co., Rochester, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,925
BODY: Surrey
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type, rear
FRAME: Composite wood and steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Mora
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
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