GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING $1,500 OR LESS.
Waltham-Orient, Model DC, 4 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
- PRICE: $450
- BODY: Delivery car
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 600 pound
- WEIGHT: 670 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 42 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 26 × 2½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 26 × 2½ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Two on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Elliptic front and rear
- FRAME: Wood
- BORE: 3¼ inches; STROKE: 4¼ inches
- CYLINDERS: One in rear
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlet; mechanical exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Rear on side members of frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery
- CARBURETER: Orient
- LUBRICATION: Oil pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
- CLUTCH: Friction
- SPEEDS: 5 forward; 2 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Friction drive
NOTE: 2 cylinder motor with cylinders at 45° angle, $50 extra.
Waltham-Orient, Model DC, 4 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
- PRICE: $475
- BODY: With detachable delivery box
- CAPACITY: 600 pounds
- WEIGHT: 700 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 42 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 26 × 2½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 26 × 2½ in.
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Two, on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Elliptic, front and rear
- FRAME: Wood
- BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: One, in rear
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlet, mechanical exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Rear, onside members of frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery
- CARBURETER: Orient
- LUBRICATION: Oil pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- SPEEDS: 5 forward, 2 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Friction
NOTE: 2 cylinder motor with cylinders at 45° angle, $50 extra.
Waltham-Orient, Model DC, 4 H.P. Waltham Mfg. Co., Waltham, Mass.
- PRICE: $475
- BODY: Delivery, with wagon top
- CAPACITY: 600 pounds
- WEIGHT: 700 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
- TREAD: 42 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 26 × 2½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 26 × 2½ in.
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Two, on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Elliptic, front and rear
- FRAME: Wood
- BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: One, in rear
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Rear, on side members of frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Orient
- LUBRICATION: Oil pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- SPEEDS: 5 forward, 2 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Friction
NOTE: 2 cylinder motor with cylinders at 45° angle, $50 extra.
Monarch, Model D, 12–14 H.P. Monarch Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill.
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- PRICE: $750
- BODY: Light delivery wagon
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 78 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 28 × 2½ in. cushion
- TIRES, REAR: 28 × 2½ in. cushion
- STEERING: Wheel worm
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic in front; semi-elliptic in rear
- FRAME: Reinforced wood
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Frame
- COOLING: Air pressure from encased fly wheel
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Monarch
- LUBRICATION: Grease cups
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
"Buggyabout," Model C, 14 H.P. Hatfield Motor Vehicle Co., Cortland, N. Y.
- PRICE: $750
- BODY: Convertible from delivery wagon to pleasure car
- SEATS: 4 persons (pleasure car)
- CAPACITY: 1,200 pounds
- WEIGHT: 900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 101 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 38 × 1½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 42 × 1½ inches
- STEERING: Chain and sprocket (patented)
- BRAKES: On differential and emergencies
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Wood sill, reinforced by angle iron
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic intake; mechanical exhaust
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sills
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: None
- CHANGE GEAR: None
- SPEEDS: 3 to 25 m.p.h.
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: None
- DRIVE: Friction (patented)
Climax Commercial Car, 8 H.P. Hinde & Dauch, Sandusky, Ohio
- PRICE: $900 (complete)
- BODY: Convertible light delivery
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- TIRES, FRONT: 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission shaft
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: Single
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Kingston
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Chain
Cadillac, Model M, Delivery, 10 H.P. Cadillac Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $950
- BODY: Delivery
- CAPACITY: 600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 76 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Rack and pinion
- BRAKES: On differential
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 inches
- STROKE: 5 inches
- CYLINDERS: One under body
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In combustion chambers
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On cross members
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Special Cadillac type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Single chain
Logan, Model N, 10 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: To order
- CAPACITY: 1,300 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,390 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 2 contracting bands
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 41/16 in.; STROKE: 41/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Air; internal and external
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Center lever
- DRIVE: Chain from countershaft
Logan, Model N, Depot Wagon, 10 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Carry-all
- SEATS: 6 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,390 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 2 contracting bands
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 41/16 in.; STROKE: 41/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, opposed in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical, mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Air: internal and external
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Center lever
- DRIVE: Chain from countershaft
Logan, Model N, 10 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Express wagon
- CAPACITY: 1,200 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,390 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 2 contracting bands
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 41/16 in.; STROKE: 41/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, opposed in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical, mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Air; internal and external
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Center lever
- DRIVE: Chain from countershaft
Logan, Model N, 10 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Solid panel
- CAPACITY: 1,200 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,390 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 2 contracting bands
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 41/16 in.; STROKE: 4-1/161/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, opposed in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical, mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Air; internal and external
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Center lever
- DRIVE: Chain from countershaft
Logan, Model N, 10. H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Combination package, passenger and depot wagon
- CAPACITY: 1,200 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,300 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 2 contracting bands
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 41/16 in. STRIKE: 41/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, opposed in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Vertical, mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Air; internal and external
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting band
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Center lever
- DRIVE: Chain from countershaft
Covert Commercial Car, 12 H.P. Covert Motor Vehicle Co., Lockport, N. Y.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Express (screen sides)
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 2 inches
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame, under seat
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
Mitchell Delivery 12 H.P. Mitchell Motor Car Co. Racine, Wis.
- PRICE: $1,400
- BODY: Light truck
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 in. (solid)
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 in. (solid)
- STEERING: Irreversible worm
- BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels; band on cardan shaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, separate, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed compensating
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft with spiral and worm gear
Torbensen, Model T, 18 H.P. Torbensen Motor Car Co., Bloomfield,N. J.
- PRICE: $1,400 (chassis)
- BODY: To suit
- CAPACITY: 1 ton, delivery wagon
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Platform in front; full elliptic in rear
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front, on separate frame and cross spring
- COOLING: Air or water-cooled as preferred
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Internal expanding
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary on Hess-Bright ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 2 ahead and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Bevel and spur gear
Cartercar, Model C, 20 H.P. Motorcar Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,400
- BODY: Delivery wagon
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ in.
- STEERING: Segment and pinion
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical from one cam shaft
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Friction transmission
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Single side lever
- DRIVE: Chain
Maxwell Model O, 20 H.P. Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.
- PRICE: $1,400
- BODY: Delivery wagon
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,700 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 85 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Pinion and segment
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon system
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Twyford Closed Delivery, 15 H.P. Twyford Motorcar Co., Brookville, Pa.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Closed delivery
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2 in. (solid)
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 2 in. (solid)
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: Hand and foot
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic, rear; semi-elliptic, front
- FRAME: Steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, 2 cycle
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On frame in front
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Oil cups
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark
- CLUTCH: Disc
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Twyford Open Delivery, 15 H.P. Twyford Motorcar Co., Brookville, Pa.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Open delivery
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2 in. (solid)
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 2 in. (solid)
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: Hand and foot
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic, rear; semi-elliptic, front
- FRAME: Steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two, 2 cycle
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On frame in front
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Oil cups
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark
- CLUTCH: Disc
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Thomas 3-Ton Wagon, 20 H.P. The Thomas Wagon Co., Vernon, N. Y.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Built to order
- CAPACITY: 3 tons
- WEIGHT: About 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 42 × 4 in. iron
- TIRES, REAR: 42 × 6 in. iron (ribbed)
- STEERING: Wheel and cable
- BRAKES: Bands on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: 4 full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed in center of vehicle
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On main springs
- COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Compression oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Internal expansion
- CHANGE GEAR: High speed, direct; others by friction
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Chain