GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING FROM $1,550 TO $2,499.
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Rapid Express, D-21, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,550
BODY: Express without top
CAPACITY: One ton
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Double chain
Rapid Delivery, Model 11, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Closed delivery
CAPACITY: One ton
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chains
Rapid Express Wagon, D-21, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Express
CAPACITY: 1 ton
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Angle iron
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical on top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain
Rapid Truck, D-62, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 1 ton
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform
FRAME: Angle iron
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
VALVES: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chain
Hewitt Light Delivery Car, 10 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $1,600
BODY: Closed delivery
SEATS: 2 persons
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
TREAD: 54½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 2½ (solid)
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. (solid)
STEERING: Rack and pinion
BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Long semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: One
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
COOLING: Water; square tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark and make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Interlocking pedals
DRIVE: Single chain
Rapid 1-Ton Truck, Model D-72, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,650
BODY: Stake and sill platform
CAPACITY: One ton
WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: On rear wheel hubs
SPRINGS: Full platform, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Double side chain
Reo 10-Passenger Bus, 16–20 H.P. Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich.
PRICE: $1,700
BODY: Wagonette
SEATS: 10 passengers
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Front, semi; rear, full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Double horizontal opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: 2 float-feed specials
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Single chain
Reo Business Wagon, 16–20 H.P. Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich.
PRICE: $1,700
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission and hubs
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: 2 sets dry cells
CARBURETER: 2 special float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
DRIVE: Single chain
Soules Open Delivery Wagon, Model B, 22 H.P. Soules Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Open delivery
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Double, on rear hubs
SPRINGS: ¾ elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Torbensen, Model T-1, 18–20 H.P. Torbensen Motor Car Co., Bloomfield, N. J.
PRICE: $1,800 (complete)
BODY: Platform type
CAPACITY: 1½ tons
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform, front; elliptic, rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both mechanically operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front, on separate frame and cross spring
COOLING: Either air-cooled or water-cooled
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel and spur gear
The "Rapid," Model No. D-132, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Side entrance sight-seeing bus
SEATS: 12 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3 × 32 inches
TIRES, REAR: 3 × 32 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
FRAME: Heavy angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chain
Knox Delivery Wagon, Model 8, 10 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 78 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
BRAKES: On transmission and differential
STEERING: Worm and nut
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 8 in.
CYLINDERS: One
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Single chain
Northern, Light Delivery Wagon, 20 H.P. Northern Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Optional as required
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32-inch hard rubber
TIRES, REAR: 32-inch hard rubber
STEERING: Bevel gear
BRAKES: Hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 2, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point; front to side members of frame; rear to center
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Northern automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed; automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding ring
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever under steering wheel
DRIVE: Shaft
Franklin, Model J, 12 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Platform bodies to order
CAPACITY: 1 ton
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 76 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood (armored)
BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 3¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet 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 gear
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; self-finding
DRIVE: Worm gear
Soules Commercial Wagon, Model A, 22 H.P. Soules Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $1,800
BODY: Closed top, screen sides
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Double, on rear hubs
SPRINGS: ¼ elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side hand lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Gaeth Delivery, Type K. Gaeth Auto Works, Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: As shown or built to order
SEATS: 2 persons
CAPACITY: 1,500 lbs. paying load
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in. Swinehart
TIRES, REAR: 38 × 4 in. Swinehart
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
COOLING: Thermo-siphon, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Contracting bands
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
Mitchell Delivery Truck, 20 H.P. Mitchell Motor Car Co., Racine, Wis.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Open type
CAPACITY: 1 ton, capable of carrying a 50% overload
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches, solid
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches, solid
STEERING: Gear, irreversible
BRAKES: Hand; internal expanding on rear wheels; foot, external contracting on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Exhaust in center of head; inlet at side; both operated by one cam-shaft
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular type of radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed, compensating
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; both foot and hand control
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
DRIVE: Spiral gear, shaft drive
Rapid Wagonette, Model 152, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Wagonette
SEATS: 16 passengers
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform
FRAME: Heavy angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chain
The "Rapid," Model No. D 125, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Side entrance
SEATS: 20 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 32 inches
TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 34 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
FRAME: Heavy angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chain
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