GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $2,000 TO $2,499.
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Rambler, Model 24, 25–30 H.P. Thos. B. Jeffery & Co., Kenosha, Wisconsin
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: Two sets, both acting on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel throughout
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In top of cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point, from side and cross members
COOLING: Water; flat tube radiator, centrifugal pump
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic air control
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, sight feeds on dash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive type
DRIVE: Propeller shaft
Dragon, 24–26 H.P. Dragon Automobile Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,850 pounds
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
STEERING: By wheel
BRAKES: Internal expanding and external contracting on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water; centrifugal pump
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries, dry cells
LUBRICATION: Splash oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: From steering wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive type
DRIVE: Shaft
Lambert, Model H, 35–40 H.P. Buckeye M'f'g. Co., Anderson, Ind.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 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 hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Angle steel laminated with wood
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
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Mitchell, Model F, 35 H.P. Mitchell Motor Car Co., Racine, Wis.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: semi-elliptic 40 in. front, 48 in. rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Exhausts in heads, inlets at side
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, accelerator foot pedal
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Marion Model 7, 22–24 H.P. The Marion Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Hub, internal and external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, and full scroll rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: High-tension
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Schebler or Holley
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: "Hassler"
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Moline, Model "S," 24 H.P. Moline Automobile Co., East Moline, Ill.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,050 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 110 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-elliptic cross spring front
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 3⅞ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhausts both on left side and interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from the side frames
COOLING: Water, vertical tube radiator with fan
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
Aerocar, Model C, 20 H.P. Aerocar Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Touring runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Splash; mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Aerocar, Model D, 20 H.P. Aerocar Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 4 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 nut
BRAKES: Rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Splash; mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Pungs-Finch, Model F, 24–30 H.P. Pungs-Finch Auto and Gas Engine Co., Detroit
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical; cast separately
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Hill oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Waltham-Orient, Model DL., 20 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 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: On sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry battery
CARBURETER: Automatic air supply
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft drive
Buick, Model K, 25–30 H. P. Buick Motor Co, Flint, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Turtle back runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106½ Inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 Inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Solid, pinion and sector
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side ports for exhaust and inlet
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 5-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward; 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Bailey, Model B, 22–24 H.P. Bailey Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: Optional as to rumble on rear carrying one. $50 extra
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Wheel operating worm gear irreversible
BRAKES: Internal expanding and external band, both on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Patent full elliptic on rear and half elliptic on front
FRAME: Pressed steel frame
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 revolving; 2 cycle
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 1 poppet in head, automatic
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Two pressed steel girders
COOLING: Air draught caused by cylinders revolving
IGNITION: Jump spark, storage or magneto
CURRENT SUPPLY: Optional
LUBRICATION: Kinsey force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle on carbureter advance of spark
CLUTCH: Multi-disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear on rear axle; selective type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Cadillac, Model G, Runabout, 20 H.P. Cadillac Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel, channel
BORE: 4 inches
STROKE: 4½ inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In combustion chambers
MOTOR SUSPENSION: To cross members
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
LUBRICATION: Automatic splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and automatic throttle governor
CLUTCH: Friction, metal, oil cushioned
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Cadillac, Model G, 20 H.P. Cadillac Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel, channel
BORE: 4 inches
STROKE: 4½ inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In combustion chambers
MOTOR SUSPENSION: To cross members
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
LUBRICATION: Automatic splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and automatic throttle governor
CLUTCH: Friction, metal, oil cushioned
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Case, Model A, 20–24 H.P. Lethbridge Motor Car Co., Lethbridge, Alberta, Can.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES: 3½ inch. Fawkes airless
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear wheel drums; emergency by reversing transmission
SPRINGS: 40 inches front; 50 inches rear, semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical under bonnet
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust set in head
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark, single coil and distributor
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Universal
LUBRICATION: Exhaust pressure feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Worth system of disc and traction roller
SPEEDS: Any desired forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Wheel on steering column
DRIVE: Side chains
Trebert, Model 5, 25–30 H.P. Trebert Gas Engine Co., Rochester, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: External on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic, with auxiliary air vent
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expansion type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Direct
Compound, Model K Light Touring Car, 20 H.P. E. H. V. Co., Middletown, Conn.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,750 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 internal on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ inches
STROKE: 4 inches
CYLINDERS: 2, high pressure and low pressure
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On 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 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
Croesus, Jr., 18–20 H.P. W. L. Bell, Kansas City, Mo.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRING: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Belt driven force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Self-contained beveled
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Beveled gear
Autocar Limousine, Type XV, 12–14 H.P. The Autocar Co., Ardmore, Pa.
PRICE: $2,000 (Complete)
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 81½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: Bevel gear and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; fin tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Floating disc type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Morse, Model A, 18 H.P. Easton Machine Co., South Easton, Mass.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Manganese bronze
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical, inlet and exhaust in heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water, vertical tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal toggle joints
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Direct
Klink, 30 H.P. Klink Motor Car Mfg. Co., Dansville, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 2 sets on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front and rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; flat tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, ball bearing
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft drive
Cornish-Friedberg, Model C. F., 30 H.P. Perfection Auto Co., South Bend, Ind.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Side entrance touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and spiral
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake and exhaust on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: High and reverse on side lever; low on foot pedal
DRIVE: Shaft
Queen, Model J, Touring Runabout, 28–30 H.P. De Luxe Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,100
BODY: Runabout with folding rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Hub, internal and external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Single friction disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Mora Tourer, Model B, 24 H.P. Mora Motor Car Co., Rochester, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,200
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 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 cells
CARBURETER: Mora special
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
Buick, Model D, 25–30 H.P. Buick Motor Co., Flint, Mich.
PRICE: $2,200
BODY: Side door tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Solid, pinion and sector
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub; external on drive shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both, side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 5-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Improved Marr
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
SPEEDS: 3 forward; 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
NOTE: Model "H" same as above except for planetary transmission
Traveler, Model A, 24 H.P. Bellefontaine Auto Co., Bellefontaine, Ohio
PRICE: $2,200
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,975 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 4, on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All valves situated in heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame members
COOLING: Air or water, with cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Holley, with automatic control
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
"Premier 24," Premier Motor Mfg. Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,330 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On driving shaft drum and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic; special shock absorbing heads
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports, on opposite sides of cylinders.
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
"Premier 24" Runabout, Premier Motor Mfg. Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: 2 passenger front seat and rumble seat rear
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108½ in.
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Special full elliptic, with shock absorbing heads
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In sides ports on opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump Spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Compound, Model I, 20 H.P. E. H. V. Company, Middletown, Conn.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Special Victoria
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Lock wheel type
BRAKES: On driving shaft and internal on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 high pressure, 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
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
"The St. Louis," Type XVII. 30–35 H.P. St. Louis Motor Car Co., Peoria, Ill.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Rack and pinion
BRAKES: Internal rear hub and external transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, horizontal tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Single disk with fiber inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Queen, Model "K," 28–30 H.P. De Luxe Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Single friction disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: Three forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Corbin, Model I, Runabout, 24 H.P. Corbin Motor Vehicle Corp'n., New Britain, Conn.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Two passenger runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Two internal, expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 Vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both in heads, mechanically operated, and interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Steel pan
COOLING: Air—Corbin patent
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Gravity feed
LUBRICATION: Direct sight feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, annular ball bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Mora, Model C Racy Type, 24 H.P. Mora Motor Car Co., Rochester, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,300
BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
FRAME: Composite wood and steel
BORE: 4 inches
STROKE: 5⅛ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast 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 special
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
Queen, Model 28, 28–30 H.P. De Luxe Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,350
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Single friction disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Grout, 30–35 H.P. Grout Bros. Auto Co., Orange, Mass.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Torpedo
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear hubs; external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Armored
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical forced feed and splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Haynes, Model S, Runabout, 30 H.P. Haynes Auto Co., Kokomo, Ind.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,150 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear wheels, double brakes
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel reinforced with wood
BORE: 4¼ inches
STROKE: 5 inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: External steel band on bronze drum
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Stevens-Duryea Runabout, Model R, 20 H.P. Stevens-Duryea Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Bevel gear
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 3⅞ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separately
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; progressive system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
"Iroquois," Model C, 25–30 H.P. Iroquois Motor Car Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Side entrance, detachable tonneau
SEATS: 5 passengers
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Elliptical front; rear, platform
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Special expansion
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Continental, Model A, 30 H.P. University Automobile Co., New Haven, Conn.
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PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Runabout touring
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Double on rear wheels
SPRINGS: 48 × 1¾, rear; 44 × 1¾, front
FRAME: Nickel steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: One side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark; double
CURRENT SUPPLY: Apple system storage battery and generator
CARBURETER: Buffalo
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; accelerator
CLUTCH: Expanding rings
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, ball bearing
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
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