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Brush Runabout, 6 H.P. Brush Runabout Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $500
BODY: Piano box
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 74 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 in., solid
STEERING: Eccentric and pinion
BRAKES: Expanding type on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Special helical type
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Single, vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front under bonnet
COOLING: Water; horizontal fin tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Friction
SPEEDS: Any number
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Schacht Runabout, 8–10 H.P. Schacht Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O.
PRICE: $560; with top, $600
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 61 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 1¼ in. cushion
TIRES, REAR: 40 × 1¼ in. cushion
STEERING: Gear and pinion
BRAKES: On countershaft
SPRINGS: Long side semi-elliptic type
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
COOLING: Water; horizontal fin tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry or storage batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Friction disc
SPEEDS: 5 to 35 m. p. h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Beebe Runabout, Model F, 14 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $650
BODY: Buggy type
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 74 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 40 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 44 in. solid
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
CYLINDERS: Two
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on steering wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: Up to 25 m. p. h.
Reliable Dayton, Model D, 15 H.P. Reliable Dayton Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $700
BODY: Surrey
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 1,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 94 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 40 × 1¼ in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 44 × 1¼ in. solid
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: Double-acting external and internal on drums
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 4⅜ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side ports at top of cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From angle steel sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Two sets of dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Sight force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
CLUTCH: Leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
"Duer" Runabout, 12–15 H.P. Chicago Coach & Carriage Co., Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $750
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
TREAD: 58 inches
WEIGHT: 850 to 900 pounds
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 44 × 1¼ inches
TIRES, REAR: 48 × 1¼ inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: Brake shoe on each sheave
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood, reinforced by steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Crosswise under bonnet
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Forced feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Steel cable
Beebe Tourabout, Model H, 20–24 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $1,000
BODY: Gentleman's roadster
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 40 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 44 in. solid
STEERING: Wheel with worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: Two, 2 cycle
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: On steering column above wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: Up to 40 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Shaft
The Okey, Model L-7, 24 H.P. The Okey Motor Car Co., Columbus, O.
PRICE: To be about $1,100
BODY: Roadster
SEATS: 2 people
WEIGHT: 1,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3 inches
STEERING: Screw and nut
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4⅛ in.; STROKE: 3½ in.
CYLINDERS: Three, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to side sills
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Okey special
LUBRICATION: Okey special
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on column
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Overland, Model 22, 15 H.P. Overland Auto Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,250
BODY: Runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,350 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 28 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 28 × 3 inches
STEERING: Irreversible internal worm gear
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Steel, well trussed and reinforced
BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All mechanical inside of cylinders all on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On three points
COOLING: Water, vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Two sets dry batteries
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, belt driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: All metal cone clutch, running in oil
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary on rear axle, all encased, running in oil
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
Model, Style 10, 24 H.P. Model Automobile Co., Peru, Indiana
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $1,250
BODY: Side entrance tonneau; tonneau detachable
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and differential
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in head
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Brass gear pump and tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Single chain
Beebe Touring Car, Model K, 20–40 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $1,450
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 2 cylinders vertical, 2 cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: On steering column above wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Touraine, 18–20 H.P. Automobile Parts & Equipment Co., Chicago, Ill.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Wheel with worm and gear
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Kato 4 Wheel Drive, 20 H.P. Four Traction Auto Co., Mankato, Minn.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $1,800 about
BODY: Aluminum side entrance
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 30 inches
TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 30 inches
BRAKES: Rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame on sub-frame under front seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries and magneto
CARBURETER: Brennan
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: From steering wheel
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary with individual clutches
SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot and hand
DRIVE: Shaft to front and rear wheels with bevel gears and idler on front wheels
Senator, 22–24 H.P. Victor Automobile Co., Ridgeville, Ind.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Double side entrance, with detachable tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 107 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Double set on rear wheels
FRAME: Wood; angle steel sub-frame
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical cast singly
MOTOR: Carrico
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Hassler
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
DRIVE: Shaft
Shoemaker, Model C, 30–35 H.P. Shoemaker Automobile Co., Freeport, Ill.
PRICE: $2,200
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment type
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4⅜ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 cast, separate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: 4 feed mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers and foot button
CLUTCH: Self-contained multiple disc; cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
The Chatham, 22–24 H.P. The Chatham Motor Car Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $2,500 complete with top; $2,400 complete without top
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in. flat or Bailey tread
STEERING: Planetary type
BRAKES: Internal and external hub brakes
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Either water-cooled or air-cooled as desired
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Universal
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding—selective type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever ratchet
DRIVE: Direct
National, Model F Runabout, 40 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 110 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Internal worm
BRAKES: Double system of hub brakes; internal expanding
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Valves in side port
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cylindrical vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and dynamo
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle automatic governor
CLUTCH GEAR: Slide gear; annular ball bearings
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
National, Model H Runabout, 50 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Double screw and nut
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle with automatic governor
CLUTCH: Self-contained; leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Pullman Touring Car, 40–45 H.P. Pullman Automobile Co., Peru, Indiana
PRICE: $3,750
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
WEIGHT: 2,850 pounds
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake on side, exhaust at top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; planetic cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed, single jet
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective or progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Heine Velox, Model M, 45 H.P. Heine Velox Motor Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,790 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical both front and rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed channel nickel steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust both in heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
CARBURETER: Heine special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone with auxiliary springs under leather face
CHANGE GEAR: Side
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever progressive
DRIVE: Bevel gear
American Simplex, 70 H.P. Simplex Motor Car Co., Mishawaka, Ind.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear wheel hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, 2 cycle, cast in pairs
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand spark and throttle and accelerator pedal
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
National, Model L Limousine, 75 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $6,500
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 9 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Double screw and nut
BRAKES: Double system; 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
Shawmut, Model 6, 35–40 H.P. Shawmut Motor Co., Stoneham, Mass.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
BODY: Side entrance
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separately
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Water jacketed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Side chains or bevel gears
Rossler Runabout, Model 30, 10–12 H.P. C. Rossler Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
BODY: Victoria runabout
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 600 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber
STEERING: Lever
BRAKES: On transmission
SPRINGS: Special platform
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Single
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Single chain
Great Smith, 6 Cyl., 50–60 H.P. Smith Automobile Co., Topeka, Kan.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 131 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Cone brake on each hub and band brake on transmission
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Ash steel trussed
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 6 cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point from frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Smith special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disk
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
Leon Bollee, 16–24, 20–30, 30–45, 45–50 H.P. Norris N. Mason, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
PRICE: $5,000, $5,900, $6,800, $8,200 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,800, 1,850, 2,000, 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
BRAKES: Double expansion on rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel, drop frame on all except 30–45
BORE AND STROKE: 95 × 130 mm., 106 × 130 mm., 120 × 150 mm., 130 × 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (double system)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto and storage batteries
CARBURETER: Special (non-adjustable)
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 and reverse on 16–24, 20–30; 4 and reverse on 30–45, 45–50
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft on 16–24, 20–30, and chains on 30–45, 45–50 H.P.
Sovereign, Model M. Matthews Motor Co., Camden, N. J.
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 8 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
BRAKES: 2 double internal on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION Jump spark (double plugs)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
Staver, 20 H.P. Runabout. Staver Carriage Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Victoria type
SEATS: 2 persons
STEERING: Tiller
BRAKES: On transmission
SPRINGS: Three-quarter elliptic type
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Horizontally above cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side Chains
Coppock 1-Ton Truck, Model A. Coppock Motor Car Co., Marion, Ind.
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in., solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in. solid
STEERING: Worm and sector type
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, platform type
FRAME: Cold-pressed nickel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, 2 cycle
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 3 port type
COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle above steering wheel
CLUTCH: Internal bronze shoe type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive type
DRIVE: Side Chains
Leon Bollee 6 Cyl., 30–45, 65–75 H.P. Norris N. Mason, New York
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PRICE: $8,000–$10,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 2,200–2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120–124 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
BRAKES: Double expansion on rear hubs and transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel with drop frame
BORES: 106–130 mm.
STROKES: 130–150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 6, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Special (non-adjustable)
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone with cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Chains
Richmond, Model E, 20 H.P. The Wayne Works, Richmond, Indiana
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BODY: Touring with detachable tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 90½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
BRAKES: Expanding on rear wheel hub drums
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: 4 feed gravity oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced reverse cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
Columbia Combination Gasoline-Electric. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
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BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds (approximate)
WHEEL-BASE: 112 in.
TREAD: 56 in.
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Electric and hub brakes
SPRINGS: Full elliptic, rear; semi-elliptic, front
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 40–45
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4 point
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Combination automatic
LUBRICATION: Sight feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Electric
SPEEDS: 5 forward and 2 reverse
CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Small hand lever
TRANSMISSION: Separate electric motor under electric control as auxiliary
DRIVE: Double chain
Ford, Model K Runabout, 40 H.P. Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,800
BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: About 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Ford reduction gears
BRAKES: Band on transmission; expanding in rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
CYLINDERS: 6 cast singly
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All on left side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark (two systems)
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Shaft