IMPORTED GASOLINE PLEASURE CARS COSTING LESS THAN $5,000.
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Renault, Model I, 8–9 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
PRICE: $2,100 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,250 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 50 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
TIRES: REAR: 800 × 85 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 75 mm. STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, in a pair
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Thermo-siphon system
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Constant level, automatic
LUBRICATION: Pump feed, automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Internal cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Napier Runabout, 18–20 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
PRICE: $2,350 (with top)
BODY: Straight line, runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Transmission and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet automatic; exhaust on side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Motor feet to sub-frame
COOLING: Water, cellular cooler
IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronized ignition
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed; automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone; metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding lever
DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 1, 10 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
PRICE: $2,500 (chassis)
BODY: Landaulette or cab
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle by pedal and lever
CLUTCH: Friction cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Napier Runabout, 18–20 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Victoria, runabout, with leather top
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet automatic: exhaust on side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Motor feet to sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular cooler
IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronised ignition
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone; metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; direct on high
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 2, 10–14 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
PRICE: $2,700 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 50 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 100 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 2, vertical, in a pair
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 3. 10–14 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
PRICE: $3,200 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 50 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 75 mm. STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Stoewer, 18 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 4, in rear
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 100 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 810 × 100 mm.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Expanding type
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 104 mm.; STROKE: 110 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4. vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark, foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Leather cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 2, 15 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
PRICE: $3,550 (chassis)
BODY: Town or touring
SEATS: 4 or 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,650 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle by pedal and lever
CLUTCH: Special metallic
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Panhard & Levassor, Model K. G., 15 H.P. Panhard & Levassor, New York
PRICE: $3,600 (chassis)
BODY: Landaulette-limousine
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Differential and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, platform
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: 90 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Inlets in heads; exhausts in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Krebs
LUBRICATION; Mechanical force feed oiler; gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Speed lever and brake lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Fiat, 15 H.P. Chassis The Hol-Tan Co., New York
PRICE: $3,750
BODY: Optional
WEIGHT: 1808 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3⅝ in.; STROKE: 413/16 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 3, 17 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
BODY: Touring or closed
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING Irreversible
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Mors magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle pedal and lever on wheel
CLUTCH: Metallic
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain
Darracq, 15–20 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $4,250
BODY: With runabout body
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On shaft and rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 90 mm.
STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: High-tension, accumulator; low-tension, magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
CLUTCH: Leather-faced type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Handle on quadrant under steering wheel
DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 4, 14–20 H.P. Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
PRICE: $4,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 90 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, thermo-siphon
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse (for town); 4 forward and reverse (touring type)
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
C. G. V., 14–18 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, 1849 B'way, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500 (chassis)
BODY: Coupe or town car
SEATS: 4 persons
TIRES, FRONT: 900 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 900 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood and steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3-forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Aster, 22 H.P. Aster & Co., New York
PRICE: $4,500 chassis
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 4 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds, chassis
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast singly
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark and make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
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