GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $3,500 TO $3,999
B. L. M. Model "Pirate," 24 H.P. B. L. M. Motor Car & Equip. Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
- PRICE: $3,500 (complete)
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2, individual
- WEIGHT: 1,350 pounds (complete)
- WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Band on transmission. Int. expanding on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and rear
- FRAME: Channel section
- BORE: 100 mm.
- STROKE: 130 mm.
- CYLINDERS: Four, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet on one side; exhaust on other
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Four arms from main frame
- COOLING: Water; Livingstone radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemen high-tension magneto
- CARBURETER: Xenia automatic, with Mercury dash pot
- LUBRICATION: Gear pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot throttle and hand throttle on wheel
- CLUTCH: Cone with cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: Three forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive
- DRIVE: Shaft
Cleveland Speed Car, 30–35 H.P. Cleveland Motor Car Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $3,750
- BODY: Special roadster
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel channel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Channel sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Low-tension make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Rotary balanced valve; automatic mixture regulator
- LUBRICATION: Force feed mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cork inserted leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; progressive type
- DRIVE: Shaft
Note.—The price of this car has been raised to $3,750 since going to press.
Berkshire, Model D, 35–40 H.P. Berkshire Automobile Co., Pittsfield, Mass.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5–7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 411/16 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulation
- LUBRICATION: Under pressure
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Side chains
Stoddard-Dayton, Model F, 30–35 H.P. Dayton Motor Car Co., Dayton, Ohio.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Regular enclosed Limousine type
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 105 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Expanding, transmission and rear wheel hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 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 batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- 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: Single lever, selective
- DRIVE: Shaft
Wayne, Model R, 50 H.P. Wayne Automobile Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force 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
Frontenac Runabout, Model D, 40–45 H.P. Abendroth and Root M'f'g. Co., Newburgh, N. Y.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
- STEERING: Bevel gear and shaft connecting to worm and nut
- BRAKES: External and internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; fin tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Frontenac, Model C, 40 H.P. Abendroth & Root Mfg. Co., Newburgh, N. Y.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Bevel gear connecting to worm and nut
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water, fin tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
National, Model H, 50 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Cast aluminum; side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ 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: 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
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle with automatic governor
- CLUTCH: Self-contained; leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Triumph, Model B, 45 H.P. Triumph Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 113½ inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Cold-pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Whirling spray, float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
NOTE: Motor, self starting
Marmon, Model F, 35 H.P. Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Cast aluminum, side entrance
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Two internal expanding in each rear wheel
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs, 90° angle
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In head
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame, 3 point
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed, automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Winton Runabout, Model M, 40 H.P. The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Runabout with rear seat for passengers or baggage
- SEATS: 2 or 4 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Winton twin
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5 inches
- STROKE: 5 inches
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From drop frame members
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic compensating
- LUBRICATION: "Shooting" valveless mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Winton, Model M, 40 H.P. The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: 4, on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Winton Twin
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All on one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: drop frame members
- COOLING: Water; centrifugal pump; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatically compensating
- LUBRICATION: "Shooting" valveless mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc (ball bearings)
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding, on annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers, selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Autocar, Type XII Limousine, 24 H.P. The Autocar Company, Ardmore, Pa.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Includes touring body and also Limousine body
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,975 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel; bevel gear and sector
- BRAKES: External and internal on drums on rear hub
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and rear
- FRAME: Wood; pressed steel channel reinforced
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical under hood
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust; both mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Autocar, patented, metal-to-metal type; fly wheel floating disc clutch
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, roller bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft; bevel gear
Pope-Toledo, Model XIII, 35–40 H.P. Pope Motor Car Co., Toledo, Ohio
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 or 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,450 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 individual
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; planetic radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: External cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double chain