GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $4,000 TO $4,999.
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Cleveland Model "H," 30–35 H.P. Cleveland Motor Car Co., Cleveland, O.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 ×4½ inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel channel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Channel sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Low-tension, make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Rotary balanced valve; automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Force feed mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand spark and throttle; foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Cork inserted, leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; progressive type
DRIVE: Shaft
Craig-Toledo, 40 H.P. Craig Toledo Motor Co., Toledo, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Aluminum
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,550 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Nut and screw
BRAKES: Double set on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Chrome nickel steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; acceleration pedal
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive type
DRIVE: Shaft
Acme, Model 18, 50 H.P. Acme Motor Car Co., Reading, Pa.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 115½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Quadruple screw and nut
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Double ignition
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone; leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system, direct on 3rd
DRIVE: Side chains
Great Arrow, 30 H.P. Model. Geo. N. Pierce Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,000, without top
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: Double on rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed carbon steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 single
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Double jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand throttle
CLUTCH: Cone clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Royal Tourist Runabout, 45 H.P. Royal Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel, improved
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: New type
DRIVE: Shaft
Royal Tourist, Model G, 45 H.P. Royal Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,650 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel-improved
BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear wheels; external on transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Improved Royal
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: New type
DRIVE: Shaft
Royal Tourist, G-2 Special, 45 H.P. Royal Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel, improved
BRAKES: On rear wheels and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 5⅛ ins.; STROKE: 5½ ins.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: New type
DRIVE: Shaft
Welch, Model F, 50 H.P. Welch Motor Car Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Straight lined
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds, chassis.
WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front, full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅝ inches
STROKE: 5 inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both in heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand and foot throttle, hand spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Frayer-Miller Model C, 50 H.P. The Oscar Lear Automobile Co., Columbus, O.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT 2,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On drums on rear wheels, internal and external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 Vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Horizontal in heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Frayer-Miller system, air-cooling
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed with sight feeds
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, annular ball bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Frayer-Miller Taxameter Cab, 24 H.P. The Oscar Lear Automobile Co., Columbus, O.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Taxameter Cab
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 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-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 41/16 inches
STROKE: 5⅛ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast singly
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Horizontal
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Frayer-Miller, 24 H.P. Limousine. The Oscar Lear Automobile Co., Columbus, O.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 41/16 in.; STROKE: 5½
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical single
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Horizontal
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Shaft
Hewitt Touring Car, 50–60 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
STEERING: Rack and gear
BRAKES: On rear wheels and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 8, at right angles, V type
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under hood
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
CLUTCH: Cone
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding or planetary type
SPEEDS: 3 or 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever or pedals
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Thomas "Flyer," Model 36, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, New York
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Contracting on countershaft drums and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator and shaft driven fan
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry batteries through Atwater-Kent spark generators
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water jacketed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler, augmented by splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Triple disc, metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding; all Hess-Bright bearings except main shaft, which is roller
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever with anti-stripping device; selective
DRIVE: Side chains
Thomas "Flyer," Model 35, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Runabout, with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Contracting on countershaft drums and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator and shaft driven fan
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry batteries through Atwater-Kent spark generator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler, augmented by splash system
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water jacketed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Triple disc, metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever with anti-stripping device; selective
DRIVE: Side chains
Franklin, Model H, 30 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood (armored)
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 6 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
Franklin, Model D, Landaulette, 20 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance, enclosed folding top
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 105 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood (armored)
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
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: Make-and-break
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic type
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
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
Knox, Model G, 35–40 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to main frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone; metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Croesus, 35–40 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: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,560 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Transmission and rear hubs
SPRING: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 415/16 in.; STROKE: 5⅜ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhausts in side ports
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 oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Beveled gear
Studebaker, Model H, 30–35 H.P. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend, Indiana
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Wheel and irreversible
BRAKES: Operating on rear hubs and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅛ inches
STROKE: 5¼ inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake right-hand side. Exhaust left side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Low-tension magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, plain bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft with bevel gear
Peerless Roadster, Model 16, 30 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅝ inches
STROKE: 5½ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
Peerless, Model 16, 30 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds (light)
WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four, acting on drums on rear wheels; 2 external, 2 internal
FRAME: Pressed steel
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic in front, platform springs rear
BORE: 4⅝ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
LUBRICATION: Force feed, gear-driven, with sight feed on dash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and accelerator pedal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft bevel gear
Welch, Model G, 50 H.P. Welch Motor Car Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $4,200
BODY: Straight lined, side entrance
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 129 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical in front and full elliptical in rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4⅝ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical, both in head
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On side members of frame
COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand throttle. Hand spark and foot throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Welch pattern, individual clutches
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
"Packard 30," Runabout. Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $4,200
BODY: Semi-racing type
SEATS: Two people and one on rumble seat
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 in. × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 in. × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Quadruple; on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and rear
FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Crank case extension to side frame members
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator and fan
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto and storage batteries
CARBURETER: "Packard"
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers
DRIVE: Shaft
"Packard 30," Touring Model. Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $4,200
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 people
WEIGHT: 2,850 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 121¾ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Quadruple, on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical, front and rear
FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Crank case extension to side frame members
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator and fan
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto and storage batteries
CARBURETER: "Packard"
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers
DRIVE: Shaft
Apperson, Model K, 40–45 H.P. Apperson Bros. Auto Co., Kokomo, Ind.
PRICE: $4,200
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Compression band
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 inches
STROKE: 5 inches
CYLINDER: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Compression band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Columbia Limousine, Mark XLVIII (48). 24–28 H.P. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $4,200
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Contracting and expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 inches
STROKE: 4¼ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Low-tension magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed, multiple jet type
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand levers on steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
Welch, Model D, 50 H.P. Welch Motor Car Co., Pontiac, Mich.
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PRICE: Open, $4,250; closed, $5,000
BODY: Open or closed limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds, chassis
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 4½ × 36 inches
TIRES, REAR: 4½ × 36 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅝ inches
STROKE: 5 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both in cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand and foot throttle, hand spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
"Pope-Toledo," Type XV, 50 H.P. Pope Motor Car Co., Toledo, Ohio
PRICE: $4,250
BODY: Double side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,850 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: All double-acting, foot brakes on drive shaft and two expanding emergency brakes on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Cold-pressed alloyed steel
BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 copper jacketed, cast in pairs, integral heads
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Staggered in head; operated by one set of 4 pushrods
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: "Pope-Toledo" Planetic
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed compensating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type—D. W. F. bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective type
DRIVE: Double side chain
"Pope-Toledo," Type XV. Runabout, 50 H.P. Pope Motor Car Co., Toledo, Ohio
PRICE; $4,250
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 110 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: All double-acting, foot brakes on drive shaft, and two expanding emergency brakes on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Cold-pressed alloyed steel
BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, copper jacketed, cast in pairs, integral heads, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Staggered in head, operated by one set of four pushrods
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub frame
COOLING: Water, planetic radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed compensating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type—D. W. F. bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward; 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective type
DRIVE: Double side chain
Rainier Model C, 30–35 H.P. The Rainier Co., New York
PRICE: $4,250
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 passengers
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Irreversible screw and nut type
BRAKES: Double expansion
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front; platform rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical inlets
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone with leather face and cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
"Packard 30," 30 H.P. Tourer Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $4,350
BODY: Standard touring, with Cape cart top
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 121¾ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Quadruple on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical, front and rear
FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Crank case extension to side frame members
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator and fan
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto and storage batteries
CARBURETER: "Packard"
LUBRICATION: Splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: "Packard" expanding band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers
DRIVE: Shaft
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