IMPORTED GASOLINE PLEASURE CARS COSTING FROM $8,000 TO $8,999.
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Darracq, 6 Cylinder, 40 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $8,000
BODY: With standard runabout body
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: External contracting on cardan shaft, internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 100 mm.
STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 6, vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
CARBURETER: Float-feed, spray nozzle
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on rack or steering column
CLUTCH: Leather-faced friction
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Pilain, 28–35 H.P. DeBarres Automobile Co., N. Y.
PRICE: (chassis) $8,000
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector (ball bearing)
BRAKES: Transmission and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel with arched enforcement
BORE: 124 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical operated, interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Low-tension make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Special patent
LUBRICATION: Special patent
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and air control
CLUTCH: Metal-to-metal segment
CHANGE GEAR: New principle of double cogs, allowing direct drive on 3rd and 4th speed
SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding levers
DRIVE: Spur gear
Napier, 60 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
PRICE: $8,000 (complete)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau, with cape cart top
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and platform rear
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 6, vertical (cast in pairs)
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhaust on one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sides to frame members
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronized ignition
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed with automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical fore feed; gear pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone: metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; annular ball bearing
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective type
DRIVE: Shaft
Brasier, 25–36–42 H.P. E. B. Gallaher, New York
PRICE: $5,875 (chassis)
BODY: Side entrance double phæton
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; ¾ elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 112 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular fin radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle only; automatic spark advance
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain
Renault, Model 6, 35–45 H.P. Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
PRICE: $8,250 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5 to 9 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon system
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
English Daimler, Type D, 45 H.P. English Daimler Co., New York
PRICE: $8,300 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,460 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
BRAKES: 4 external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 150 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Daimler
LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Mercedes Simplex, 35 H.P. Mercedes Import Co., New York
PRICE: $8,400 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On hangers from main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Coil spring
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains
Zust, 40–50 H.P. P. De la Chesnaye, New York
PRICE: $8,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 110 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 110 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
DRIVE: Double chain
Clement-Bayard, 45 H.P. Sidney B. Bowman Auto Co., New York
PRICE: $8,500
BODY: New convex touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Nut and screw type
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic platform
FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separately
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: By supplementary frame
COOLING: Water by honeycomb radiator and pump
IGNITION: Double jump spark system; make-and-break if desired
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Clement type with compensating air opening
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: By throttle
CLUTCH: Disc type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear; D. W. F. bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: By chains
Argus, 45–50 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $8,750
BODY: To order
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side port
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chain
Darracq, 6 Cylinder, 50 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $8,750
BODY: With runabout body
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: External contracting on cardan shaft, internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 112 mm.
STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 6, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
CARBURETER: Float-feed, spray nozzle
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on rack under wheel
CLUTCH: Leather-faced friction
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
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