GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $1,500 TO $1,999.
Detroit Runabout, Model H, 22 H.P. Detroit Auto Vehicle Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Runabout, with rumble seat
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Double on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed under hood
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; flat tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Detroit, Model G, 22 H.P. Detroit Auto Vehicle Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Irreversible worm and nut
- BRAKES: Double on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed under hood
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated on top
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
- COOLING: Water, flat tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Logan, Model O, 20–24 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Wood runabout; two seats divided
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,587 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in., detachable
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in., detachable
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 4, contracting and expanding on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical in cylinder heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler; ratchet-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Expanding band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Duryea, 15–18 H.P. Duryea Power Co., Reading, Pa.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Folding rear phæton
- SEATS: 4 adults and 2 children
- WEIGHT: 1,200 lbs.
- WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Vertical central lever
- BRAKES: On rear sprocket
- SPRINGS: Quarter elliptic, front; semi-elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Armored wood
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 3, inclined under seats
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body sills
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Duryea
- LUBRICATION: Splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Low band; high double cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Vertical motion of control handle
- DRIVE: Single chain
Jackson Runabout, Model D, 20–24 H.P. Jackson Automobile Co., Jackson, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Runabout, divided seat
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,950 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point, crosswise under hood
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Ratchet-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Jackson, Model D, 20–24 H.P. Jackson Automobile Co., Jackson, Michigan
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, 46 inches long
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Three-point crosswise under hood
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Ratchet-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Pope-Hartford, Model G, 18 H.P. Pope M'f'g. Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ in.
- STEERING: Worm and sector type
- BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Armored wood, steel sub-frame
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlets, mechanical exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Belt driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Compound Runabout, Model L, 20 H.P. E. H. V. Co., Middletown, Conn.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Aluminum runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96½ inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Lock wheel type
- BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ inches
- STROKE: 4 inches
- CYLINDERS: 2, high pressure and low pressure
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; horizontal tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
Compound, Model M, Light Touring Car, 16 H.P. E. H. V. Co., Middletown, Conn.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,650 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96½ inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Lock wheel type
- BRAKES: On driving shaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4 inches
- STROKE: 4 inches
- CYLINDERS: 2 high and 1 low pressure
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; horizontal tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double chain or shaft
Columbia, Model XLIV-2, 18–19 H.P. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $1,650
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: 4; on rear hubs; water-cooled
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: Two horizontal, opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame, under hood
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
Northern, Model C, Touring Runabout, 20 H.P. Northern Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,650
- BODY: Touring runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Bevel gear
- BRAKES: Hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 2, horizontal in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point; front to sides of frame; rear to center
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Northern automatic
- LUBRICATION: Northern 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
Pope-Tribune, Model X, 16–20 H.P. Pope Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: About 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Two sets
- SPRINGS: 40 × 1¾ in. front; 44 × 1¾ in. rear
- FRAME: Armored wood
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung on sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; planetic type radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
- CLUTCH: Inverted cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
Stoddard-Dayton, Model H Runabout, 15–18 H.P. Dayton Motor Car Co., Dayton, O.
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 3⅞ inches
- STROKE: 3¾ inches
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Positive mechanical, pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Stoddard-Dayton, Model H, 15–18 H.P. Dayton Motor Car Co., Dayton, Ohio
- PRICE, $1,750
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Expanding, transmission and wheel hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 3⅞ in.; STROKE: 3¾ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Positive, mechanical, pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
- CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Waltham-Orient, Model TT., 20 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, tandem
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated on same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic air supply
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler, force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Elmore Runabout, Model No. 17, 24 H.P. Elmore Mfg. Co., Clyde, Ohio
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: About 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 3 vertical in front; 2 cycle
- COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Elmore automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Expanding ring
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Elmore, Model 16, 24 H.P. Elmore Mfg. Company, Clyde, Ohio
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 3, vertical in front
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Elmore automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle top of steering wheel
- CLUTCH: Expanding ring
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft drive
Eagle, Model E, 30 H.P. Eagle Automobile Co., Rahway, N. J.
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical at front and full elliptic in rear
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Air (patented)
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Forced feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, metal-to-metal
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
Mora Roadster, 24 H.P. Mora Motor Car Co., Rochester, N. Y.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type, rear
- FRAME: Composite wood and steel
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5⅛ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Mora
- LUBRICATION: Splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Moline, Model "C," Runabout, 20 H.P. Moline Automobile Co., East Moline, Ill.
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- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Runabout with "rumble" seat
- SEATS: 3 passengers
- WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: 2 sets on hubs of rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic rear, semi-elliptical crosswise, front
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhausts both on left side and interchangeable
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from side frames
- COOLING: Water, vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark system
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed with automatic mixture regulation
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, ratchet driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft