ELECTRIC PLEASURE CARS COSTING $2,500 AND OVER.
Columbia Opera Bus, Mark XI. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $2,500
- BODY: Rear entrance bus
- SEATS: 6 persons inside
- WEIGHT: 5,330 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 69 inches
- TREAD: 67 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid
- STEERING: Hinged tiller
- BRAKES: Metallic shoe type
- SPRINGS: Platform, rear; one x spring, front
- FRAME: Steel
- HORSE-POWER: 3.5 brake h.p.
- MOTOR: One Westinghouse type, series wound, 80 V., 40 Amp.
- BATTERY: 44 cells, 9 T.V. exide
- MILEAGE: 35 miles on one charge
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Internal gear
Babcock Coupe, Model 8. Babcock Electric Carriage Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
- PRICE: $2,500
- BODY: Coupe with drop windows
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Tilting wheel
- BRAKES: In rear hub drums and electric by controller handle
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- MOTOR: 3 H.P. normal
- BATTERY: Divided; half in front and half in rear
- CAPACITY: 50 miles
- CONTROLLER: 3 forward and 2 reverse speeds
- DRIVE: Direct by gear
"Hercules," Model 141. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
- PRICE: $2,500
- BODY: Landaulet
- SEATS: 2 passengers
- WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 75 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Horizontal side lever
- BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Wood
- MOTORS: Single equipment
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Double chain
R & L Surrey. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $2,500 (without top)
- BODY: Surrey
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic
- TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- HORSE-POWER: 2½
- MOTOR: Hertner
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
- DISTANCE: 50 miles
- SPEED: 1–20 m. p. h.
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever under steering wheel
- DRIVE: Double chain from countershaft
Woods Victoria. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $2,600
- BODY: Victoria Limousine
- SEATS: 3 to 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2½ solid
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 2½ solid
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Woods special platform
- FRAME: Armored wood
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- MOTOR-CONTROL: 4 speeds forward and reverse
- TRANSMISSION: Annular ball bearings all over
- SPEED: 18 miles an hour
- DRIVE: Side chain
Baker Surrey. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $2,650 (complete)
- BODY: Surrey
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
- TREAD: 53 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
- SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
Columbus Electric, Station Wagon, Model 1102,2 1–2 H.P. Columbus Buggy Co., Columbus, O.
- PRICE: $2,950
- BODY: 2-seated coupe
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: One on jack shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- LUBRICATION: Grease all roller and Hess-Bright bearings
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Radial type with reverse and speed controls combined
- SPEEDS: 15 miles per hour
- DRIVE: Side chain
Baker Depot Carriage. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $3,000
- BODY: Closed
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,375 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under hood
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
- SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
Baker Coupe. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $3,000
- SEATS: 2 inside
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: On rear axle and transmission shaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload
- BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.
- CAPACITY: 40 miles
- SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Baker Victoria. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $3,000
- BODY: Victoria
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and transmission shaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload
- BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.
- CAPACITY: 40 miles
- SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Lansden, Type 38C. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
- PRICE: $3,400
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Wood armored
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
- CONTROL: Hand wheel
- MILEAGE: 50 per charge
- SPEED: 16 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Side chains
Cantono Brougham. Cantono Electric Fore Carriage Co., New York
- PRICE: $3.500
- BODY: Extension brougham
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2½ Inches
- TIRES, REAR: 46 × 1½ inches
- STEERING: Electrical and mechanical type
- BRAKES: Two on front wheels: one on rear wheels
- FRAME: Usual horse-drawn carriage type
- HORSE-POWER: 2½ each; 5 (2 motors) coupled
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On front axle
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 44 cells, Exide
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever, at left-hand side
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Control lever
- DRIVE: Direct, on front wheels
Baker Brougham (Interior Driven). Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Brougham
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under bonnet
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
- SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
R & L Depot Wagon. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Depot wagon
- SEATS: 6 passengers
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic
- TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- HORSE-POWER: 2½
- MOTOR: Hertner
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
- DISTANCE: 50 miles
- SPEEDS: From 1 to 20 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Double chain
Baker Landaulet. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Landaulet
- SEATS: 6 persons
- WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 56 Inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Two external; two internal, rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- HORSE-POWER: 5–9, 300% overload
- CAPACITY: 50 miles
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. battery
- SPEEDS: 12, 14, 16, 20, 24 m. p. h.
- CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: On steering wheel
- DRIVE: Shaft
Baker Brougham, Model I. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Wood (front driven)
- SEATS: 6 persons
- WEIGHT: 4000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Two external on rear wheels, operated by foot pedal; 2 internal on rear wheels operated by hand lever
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front and rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: 5–9 H.P., 300% overload
- BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 MV.
- CAPACITY: 50 miles
- SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: By silent chain reduction shaft and bevel gear
Columbia Hansom, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Hansom with forward seat
- SEATS: 3 persons inside
- WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 52 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Hand wheel
- BRAKES: Internal on wheel hubs
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, ¾ platform
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
- BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide special
- CAPACITY: 40 miles
- CONTROL: Handle on steering wheel
- SPEEDS: 5 forward, 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Double gear reduction, helical type
Columbia Brougham, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Front driven Brougham
- SEATS: 4 persons inside
- WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 52 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body to driving axle
- BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide, carried in single tray under body
- CAPACITY: 40 miles
- SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse
- CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Lever on steering column
- DRIVE: Direct by gears of helical type
Babcock Electric, Model 7. Babcock Electric Carriage Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Brougham
- SEATS: 2–4 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 72 inches
- TREAD: 53 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Electric, and internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Armored wood
- HORSE-POWER: 3, normal
- BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: one-half in front and one-half in rear
- MOTORS: Two
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 15 plate
- SPEED: 20 m. p. h.
- CHANGE GEARS: 4 forward and 4 reverse
- CONTROLLER: Operated by handle under steering wheel
Woods Brougham. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Extension brougham
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches solid
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches solid
- STEERING: Irreversible wheel
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Platform type
- FRAME: Wood with steel armor
- MOTOR: 4 pole electric
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From bronze frame
- BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide
- DISTANCE: 50 miles per charge
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 12 m. p. h.
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Double chain
Columbia Landaulet Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Landaulet
- SEATS: 4 persons inside
- WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 52 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
- BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide
- CAPACITY: 40 miles
- CONTROL: Lever on steering column
- SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Gears of helical type; double reduction
Woods Landaulette. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Extension landaulette
- SEATS: 2 inside, and 2 outside
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Irreversible wheel
- BRAKES: Countershaft band, and internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Platform type
- FRAME: Wood with steel armor
- MOTOR: 4 pole electric
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On bronze frame
- BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide
- DISTANCE: 50 miles on one charge
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 17 m. p. h.
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Double chain
Lansden, Type 98CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 4 inside
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hub drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Armored wood
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
- CONTROL: Hand wheel
- MILEAGE: 50 per charge
- SPEED: 20 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Side chains
Lansden, Type 40CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
- PRICE: $4,000
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 6 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On countershaft and internal on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Wood armored
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
- CONTROL: Hand wheel
- MILEAGE: 40 per charge
- SPEED: Up to 20 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Side chains
Gallia Electric. Gallia Electric Carriage Co., New York.
- PRICE: $5,000
- BODY: Landaulet, victoria or cab
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 59 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 1020 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: 5, electrical and mechanical
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- MOTORS: Compound
- BATTERY: Capacity, 240 to 250 ampere hours
- MILEAGE: 50 to 60 miles on one charge
- SPEEDS: 8 forward, 1 reverse
- DRIVE: Direct on wheels
Columbia 8 Passenger Private Bus. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $6,000
- BODY: Side entrance
- SEATS: 8 passengers
- WEIGHT: 5,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 70 inches
- TREAD: 67 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Two sets on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic, front; ¾ elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Steel
- BATTERY: Exide
- CONTROL: From steering column
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse
- DRIVE: Direct
Lansden, Model 56, "The Electrette" The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
- PRICE: Given by maker upon application
- BODY: Aluminum, with top
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,850 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 30, pneumatic
- TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 30, pneumatic
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: Band on countershaft; internal expanding on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: 1½ × 36 in. semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Wood, armored
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back
- DRIVE: Chain
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