GASOLINE CARS COSTING FROM $4,500 TO $4,999.
Austin, Model No. LX-T, 60 H.P. Austin Automobile Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 8 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 116 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm, nut, rack and sector
- BRAKES: Foot brake on rear wheels emergency brake on drive shaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front: ¾ elliptical rear
- FRAME: Reinforced steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, offset
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet directly over the exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct to side of frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark; two separate systems
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto and two batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic mixture regulating
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Special side-lever selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Columbia, Model XLIX (49), 40–45 H.P. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,500 (touring), $5,500 (limousine)
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 in., 119½ in.
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On sprocket shaft and rear hubs
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic rear, semi-elliptic front
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All same side, admission directly over exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4-point
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Combination automatic
- LUBRICATION: Sight feed lubricator for engine, transmission splash
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Stearns, 30 H. P. The F. B. Stearns Co., Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $4,500 (Pullman, $4,750)
- BODY: Cast aluminum
- SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,250 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: External band on transmission; internal expanding on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5⅜ in.; STROKE: 5⅞ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: One side of motor, in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Water, vertical flat tube radiator
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: 2; 1 small and 1 large
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler; gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle, foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Internal expanding on rim of flywheel
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; H. B. ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 4 forward; 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
Matheson, 35 H.P. Matheson Motor Car Co., Wilkes Barre, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Aluminum
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Gemmer
- BRAKES: 2 foot on differential; 2 expanding rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Nickel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 individual
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top of cylinder
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4-point on main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Multiple port; no float
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand and foot lever
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Side chains
"Locomobile," Model "H," 35 H.P. The Locomobile Co. of America, Bridgeport, Conn.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY; Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Adjustable worm gears
- BRAKES: 3, metal-to-metal
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Locomobile automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Governor
- CLUTCH: Special cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, one reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double side chains
Haynes, Model T, Limousine, 50 H.P. Haynes Automobile Co., Kokomo, Ind.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Internal and external drums on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- BORE: 5¼ inches
- STROKE: 6 inches
- FRAME: Pressed steel (channel) reinforced with wood
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: To side members of frame
- COOLING: Water—gear-driven pump
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: External steel band on bronze drum
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Thomas "Flyer," Model 37, 60 H.P. E. R. Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Demi-limousine; side entrance, enclosed
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118½ inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: 2 contracting on countershaft drums and 2 contracting on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator and shaft driven fan
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry batteries through Atwater-Kent spark generator
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven, force feed oiler, augmented by splash system
- CARBURETER: Automatic, variable, water-jacketed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Triple disc, metal-to-metal
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding, all Hess-Bright bearings except main shaft, which is roller
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, with anti-stripping device; selective
- DRIVE: Side chains
Marmon Limousine, Model F, 35 H.P. Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs at 90°
- VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: In heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame, 3 point
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Simplicity, Model C Limousine, 40 H.P. Evansville Automobile Co., Evansville, Ind.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 5–7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,750 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 105 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhaust in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation by governor
- LUBRICATION: Gear-driven mechanical force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Friction
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
B. L. M. Landaulet, 16 H.P. B-L-M Motor Car Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Landaulet
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 98 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- COOLING: Water; Livingston radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic with mercury dash pot
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot and hand throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone with cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Tourist Limousine, Model G-7, 35–40 H.P. Auto Vehicle Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In same side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of frame
- COOLING: Honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Geared oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Two side levers
- DRIVE: Shaft, bevel gear
Belden, 30 H.P. Belden Auto Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,450 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Two on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front; platform rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical intake and exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Belden selective
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Cleveland Limousine, Model H, 30–35 H.P. Cleveland Motor Car Co., Cleveland, O.
- PRICE: $5,000
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,550 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ in.
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- 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; foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Cork inserted leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Notice of change in price received too late for classification.
Apperson, Model I, 50–55 H.P. Apperson Bros. Auto Co., Kokomo, Ind.
- PRICE: $4,700
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: Contracting
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5¼ inches
- STROKE: 5½ inches
- CYLINDERS: 4, separately cast
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
- CLUTCH: Compression band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Car De Luxe, 50–60 H.P. De Luxe Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $4,750 (complete)
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and propeller shaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel chrome nickel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; planetic radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Woods, 40–45 H.P. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $4,750
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed chrome steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Adjustable cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
S & M "Simplex" Runabout, 30–35 H.P. Smith & Mabley M'f'g. Co., New York
- PRICE: $4,950
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On counter shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4½ inches; STROKE: 5½ inches
- CYLINDERS: 4, arranged in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries and magneto
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Reverse cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Double chain
"Merciless," 70 H.P. Huntington Automobile Co., Huntington, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
- CYLINDERS: 6 cast in a single piece
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- COOLING: One continuous water jacket
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
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