GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING FROM $1,550 TO $2,499.
Rapid Express, D-21, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,550
- BODY: Express without top
- CAPACITY: One ton
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Platform type
- FRAME: Angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Double chain
Rapid Delivery, Model 11, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Closed delivery
- CAPACITY: One ton
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform front; full elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chains
Rapid Express Wagon, D-21, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Express
- CAPACITY: 1 ton
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Vertical column
- BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Platform type
- FRAME: Angle iron
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical on top
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double chain
Rapid Truck, D-62, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Stake platform
- CAPACITY: 1 ton
- WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Vertical column
- BRAKES: On hubs of rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform
- FRAME: Angle iron
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- VALVES: Mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chain
Hewitt Light Delivery Car, 10 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
- PRICE: $1,600
- BODY: Closed delivery
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
- TREAD: 54½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 2½ (solid)
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in. (solid)
- STEERING: Rack and pinion
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Long semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: One
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
- COOLING: Water; square tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark and make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Interlocking pedals
- DRIVE: Single chain
Rapid 1-Ton Truck, Model D-72, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,650
- BODY: Stake and sill platform
- CAPACITY: One ton
- WEIGHT: 2,650 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: On rear wheel hubs
- SPRINGS: Full platform, front; full elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water, tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Reo 10-Passenger Bus, 16–20 H.P. Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,700
- BODY: Wagonette
- SEATS: 10 passengers
- WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Front, semi; rear, full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double horizontal opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: 2 float-feed specials
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Single chain
Reo Business Wagon, 16–20 H.P. Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,700
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On transmission and hubs
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, full elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: 2 sets dry cells
- CARBURETER: 2 special float-feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- DRIVE: Single chain
Soules Open Delivery Wagon, Model B, 22 H.P. Soules Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,750
- BODY: Open delivery
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Double, on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: ¾ elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Torbensen, Model T-1, 18–20 H.P. Torbensen Motor Car Co., Bloomfield, N. J.
- PRICE: $1,800 (complete)
- BODY: Platform type
- CAPACITY: 1½ tons
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Platform, front; elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 4½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front, on separate frame and cross spring
- COOLING: Either air-cooled or water-cooled
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Internal expanding
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Bevel and spur gear
The "Rapid," Model No. D-132, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Side entrance sight-seeing bus
- SEATS: 12 passengers
- WEIGHT: 3,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 3 × 32 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 3 × 32 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
- FRAME: Heavy angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Knox Delivery Wagon, Model 8, 10 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Delivery wagon
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 78 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in.
- BRAKES: On transmission and differential
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 8 in.
- CYLINDERS: One
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Single chain
Northern, Light Delivery Wagon, 20 H.P. Northern Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Optional as required
- CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
- WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32-inch hard rubber
- TIRES, REAR: 32-inch hard rubber
- STEERING: Bevel gear
- BRAKES: Hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 2, horizontal
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point; front to side members of frame; rear to center
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Northern automatic
- LUBRICATION: 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
Franklin, Model J, 12 H.P. H. H. Franklin Mfg. Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Platform bodies to order
- CAPACITY: 1 ton
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 76 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Wood (armored)
- BORE: 3¼ in.; STROKE: 3¼ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet in heads, exhaust in side ports, and auxiliary exhaust valve at base of cylinders
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle, spark and governor
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; self-finding
- DRIVE: Worm gear
Soules Commercial Wagon, Model A, 22 H.P. Soules Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $1,800
- BODY: Closed top, screen sides
- CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in.
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: Double, on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: ¼ elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under body
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side hand lever
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Gaeth Delivery, Type K. Gaeth Auto Works, Cleveland, Ohio
- PRICE: $1,850
- BODY: As shown or built to order
- SEATS: 2 persons
- CAPACITY: 1,500 lbs. paying load
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in. Swinehart
- TIRES, REAR: 38 × 4 in. Swinehart
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- COOLING: Thermo-siphon, honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Contracting bands
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever and foot pedal
- DRIVE: Side chains
Mitchell Delivery Truck, 20 H.P. Mitchell Motor Car Co., Racine, Wis.
- PRICE: $2,000
- BODY: Open type
- CAPACITY: 1 ton, capable of carrying a 50% overload
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches, solid
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches, solid
- STEERING: Gear, irreversible
- BRAKES: Hand; internal expanding on rear wheels; foot, external contracting on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Exhaust in center of head; inlet at side; both operated by one cam-shaft
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular type of radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Float-feed, compensating
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; both foot and hand control
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
- DRIVE: Spiral gear, shaft drive
Rapid Wagonette, Model 152, 24–25 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $2,000
- BODY: Wagonette
- SEATS: 16 passengers
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform
- FRAME: Heavy angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chain
The "Rapid," Model No. D 125, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
- PRICE: $2,400
- BODY: Side entrance
- SEATS: 20 passengers
- WEIGHT: 3,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 32 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 34 inches
- STEERING: Gear and sector
- BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
- FRAME: Heavy angle iron
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Double side chain
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