GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $5,000 TO $5,500
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Harrison Model C, 40. H.P. Harrison Motor Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Screw and double nut (adjustable)
BRAKES: Two sets on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel channel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On saddles from main frame
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark, with range finder and self-starter
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Mechanical air
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: 4 jaw expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch system (special)
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gears
American Mors, Type B, 24–32 H.P. St. Louis Car Co., St. Louis, Mo.
PRICE: $5,000 (with top)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On differential shaft and internal expanding in rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 45/16 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Four vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in opposite side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Two systems; make-and-break and jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto, make-and-break. Jump spark, batteries and coil
CARBURETER: Special automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand throttle and foot pedal
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: Four forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side hand lever; progressive type
DRIVE: Double side chains
National, Model L, 75 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Cast aluminum; side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Double screw and nut
BRAKES: Hub brakes; internal expanding
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 6 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; automatic governor
CLUTCH: Self-contained; leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Slide gear; annular ball bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gears
Knox, Model G, Limousine, 35–40 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 6 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 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: Direct from side members
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
Peerless, Model 16, 30 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 (inside)
WEIGHT: 3,000 (light)
WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 4, acting on drums on rear wheels; 2 external, 2 internal
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic in front, platform springs rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
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
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
LUBRICATION: Force feed, gear-driven, with sight feed on dash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective type
DRIVE: Shaft bevel gear
Peerless, Model 15, 45 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Double, on rear wheel drums
FRAME: Pressed steel
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Force feed
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Peerless, Model 15, 45 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Roadster
SEATS: 2 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 sector
BRAKES: Four acting on drums on rear wheels; 2 external, 2 internal
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic in front, platform springs rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
LUBRICATION: Force feed, gear-driven, with sight feed on dash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Peerless, Model 15, 45 H.P. Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 119 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 4, acting on drums on rear wheels; 2 external, 2 internal
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic in front, platform springs rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed with governor
LUBRICATION: Force feed, gear-driven, with sight feed on dash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft bevel gear
Pope-Toledo, Model XII 35–40 H.P. Pope Motor Car Co., Toledo, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 or 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water; planetic radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: External cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain
Royal Tourist, Limousine, 45 H.P. Royal Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 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: Pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ ins. STROKE: 5½ ins.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Automatic
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
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: Bevel gear
Great Arrow, 45 H.P. Model Geo. N. Pierce Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000, without top
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 x 5 inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: Double on rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 single
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Double jump spark system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
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
Great Arrow Limousine, 30 H.P. Model Geo. N. Pierce Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 36 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 steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast singly
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever under steering wheel
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Studebaker, Model H, Landaulet, 30–35 H.P. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend, Ind.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel and irreversible
BRAKES: Operating on rear hubs and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅛ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake right-hand side; exhaust left-hand
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
Studebaker, Model H, Town Car, 30–35 H.P. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend, Ind.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel and irreversible
BRAKES: Operating on rear hubs and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4⅛ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake right-hand side; exhaust left-hand
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
Walter, 40 H.P. Model Walter Automobile Co., New York
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs and differential
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets on top; exhausts in sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Metallic
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Thomas "Flyer," Model 38, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine, side entrance
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 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 front and rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides, mechanical and interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from main frame, which is narrowed in front
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator and shaft driven fan
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry batteries through Atwater-Kent spark generator
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water jacketed
IGNITION: Jump spark
LUBRICATION: Mechanical, gear-driven, force feed oiler
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 system
DRIVE: Side chains
Lozier, Type F, 40 H.P. Lozier Motor Co., N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,050 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 4 × 36 inches
TIRES, REAR: 4½ × 36 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Double water-cooled on transmission; 2 in rear hubs; all metal-to-metal
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform, 3-point suspension, rear
FRAME: Gun carriage metal, cold-pressed
BORE: 4⅝ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads on opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Double system, 2 plugs for each cylinder
CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed compensating
LUBRICATION: Force feed mechanical; also splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, Hess-Bright bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Lozier, Type F, Runabout, 40 H.P. Lozier Motor Co., N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 forward, 1 or 2 detachable rear
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 36 inches
TIRES, REAR: 4 × 36 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 2 water-cooled, foot; 2 dust proof, rear; all metal-to-metal
FRAME: Gun carriage steel
SPRINGS: Platform spring, rear; half elliptic, front
BORE: 4⅝ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: in head on opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
COOLING: Honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: 2 plugs for each cylinder
CURRENT SUPPLY: Witherbee battery, Bosch H. T. magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed, mechanical; also splash
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle, spark and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, Hesse Bright bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective hand lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
Welch Runabout, Model E, 50 H.P. Welch Motor Car Co., Pontiac, Mich.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 or 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,050 pounds, chassis
WHEEL-BASE: 112 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 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, and hand spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Automatic Sturtevant, 40–50 H.P. Sturtevant Mill Co., Boston, Mass.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 or 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 to 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission, automatic rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhausts in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
CARBURETER: Double, automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle, automatic and manual
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Automatic
SPEEDS: All speeds, 3 gear changes for power change and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Automatic, or by throttle lever on steering wheel
DRIVE: Cardan shaft and gears
Chadwick Model 12, 40–45 H.P. Fairmount Eng. Works, Phila., Pa.
PRICE:, $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,850 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Side chains
Marmon, 8 Cylinder, 70 H.P. Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Internal expanding in each rear wheel
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5 inches
STROKE: 4½ inches
CYLINDERS: 8, in pairs at 90 degrees angle
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Glide, Model H, Limousine, 50–60 H.P. Bartholomew Co., Peoria, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
CYLINDERS: 6, vertical
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Choice
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
Austin Limousine, LX-L, 60 H.P. Austin Automobile Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 8 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 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: On rear wheels and drive shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; ¾ elliptic, rear
FRAME: Reinforced steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, offset
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet directly over exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark, 2 systems
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Special selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Franklin, Model H, Limousine, 30 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,200
BODY: Side entrance enclosed
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 6 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
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle, spark and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
SPEEDS: 3 speeds forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, self-finding
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Thomas "Flyer," Model 39, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,200
BODY: Limousine with drop windows
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 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, front and rear
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
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water jacketed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical, gear-driven, force feed oiler, augmented by splash system
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 40, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $5,200
BODY: Landaulet, side entrance
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 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 front and rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides, mechanical and interchangeable
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-Kentspark generator
CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water jacketed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical, gear-driven, force feed oiler, augmented by splash system
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 system
DRIVE: Side chains
National Runabout, Model L, 75 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
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PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Double screw and nut
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub brakes
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 6 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Double jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and automatic governor
CLUTCH: Self-contained, leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Bevel gear