GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $4,500 TO $4,999.
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Austin, Model No. LX-T, 60 H.P. Austin Automobile Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 8 persons
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 116 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm, nut, rack and sector
BRAKES: Foot brake on rear wheels emergency brake on drive shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front: ¾ elliptical rear
FRAME: Reinforced steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, offset
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet directly over the exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct to side of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark; two separate systems
CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto and two batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Special side-lever selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Columbia, Model XLIX (49), 40–45 H.P. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $4,500 (touring), $5,500 (limousine)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 in., 119½ in.
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On sprocket shaft and rear hubs
FRAME: Pressed steel
SPRINGS: Full elliptic rear, semi-elliptic front
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All same side, admission directly over exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4-point
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Combination automatic
LUBRICATION: Sight feed lubricator for engine, transmission splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
DRIVE: Double side chain
Stearns, 30 H. P. The F. B. Stearns Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $4,500 (Pullman, $4,750)
BODY: Cast aluminum
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,250 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: External band on transmission; internal expanding on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5⅜ in.; STROKE: 5⅞ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: One side of motor, in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, vertical flat tube radiator
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: 2; 1 small and 1 large
IGNITION: Jump spark
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler; gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle, foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Internal expanding on rim of flywheel
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; H. B. ball bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward; 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Matheson, 35 H.P. Matheson Motor Car Co., Wilkes Barre, Pa.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Aluminum
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Gemmer
BRAKES: 2 foot on differential; 2 expanding rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Nickel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top of cylinder
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4-point on main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Multiple port; no float
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand and foot lever
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains
"Locomobile," Model "H," 35 H.P. The Locomobile Co. of America, Bridgeport, Conn.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY; Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Adjustable worm gears
BRAKES: 3, metal-to-metal
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Locomobile automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Governor
CLUTCH: Special cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, one reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chains
Haynes, Model T, Limousine, 50 H.P. Haynes Automobile Co., Kokomo, Ind.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Internal and external drums on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
BORE: 5¼ inches
STROKE: 6 inches
FRAME: Pressed steel (channel) reinforced with wood
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: To side members of frame
COOLING: Water—gear-driven pump
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
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, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Thomas "Flyer," Model 37, 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: $4,500
BODY: Demi-limousine; side entrance, enclosed
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 2 contracting on countershaft drums and 2 contracting on 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, force feed oiler, augmented by splash system
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water-jacketed
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
Marmon Limousine, Model F, 35 H.P. Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs at 90°
VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame, 3 point
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Simplicity, Model C Limousine, 40 H.P. Evansville Automobile Co., Evansville, Ind.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5–7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 105 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation by governor
LUBRICATION: Gear-driven mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Friction
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
B. L. M. Landaulet, 16 H.P. B-L-M Motor Car Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
COOLING: Water; Livingston radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic with mercury dash pot
MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot and hand throttle
CLUTCH: Cone with cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Tourist Limousine, Model G-7, 35–40 H.P. Auto Vehicle Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In same side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
COOLING: Honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Geared oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Two side levers
DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Belden, 30 H.P. Belden Auto Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,450 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Two on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front; platform rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical intake and exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Belden selective
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Cleveland Limousine, Model H, 30–35 H.P. Cleveland Motor Car Co., Cleveland, O.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,550 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ in.
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
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: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Notice of change in price received too late for classification.
Apperson, Model I, 50–55 H.P. Apperson Bros. Auto Co., Kokomo, Ind.
PRICE: $4,700
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: Contracting
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ inches
STROKE: 5½ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, separately cast
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Compression band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Car De Luxe, 50–60 H.P. De Luxe Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $4,750 (complete)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs and propeller shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel chrome nickel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; planetic radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Woods, 40–45 H.P. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $4,750
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed chrome steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Adjustable cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, annular ball bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
S & M "Simplex" Runabout, 30–35 H.P. Smith & Mabley M'f'g. Co., New York
PRICE: $4,950
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On counter shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ inches; STROKE: 5½ inches
CYLINDERS: 4, arranged in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries and magneto
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Reverse cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Double chain
"Merciless," 70 H.P. Huntington Automobile Co., Huntington, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 6 cast in a single piece
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
COOLING: One continuous water jacket
IGNITION: Jump spark
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
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