IMPORTED GASOLINE CARS COSTING $9,000 AND OVER.
Martini, 50–55 H.P. Palmer & Christie, N. Y.
- PRICE: $9,000 (complete)
- BODY: To order
- SEATS: Seven persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: 2 on differential; two on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Five elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Two steel yokes
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Make-and-break system
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Sight feed oiler to motor
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Chain
Rochet-Schneider, 40–45 H.P. Auto Import Co., New York
- PRICE: $9,000 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: Depends on body
- WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
- TREAD: 57 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 4; band, enclosed
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical in front; platform in rear
- FRAME: Steel
- BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 180 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Gear pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle and accelerator
- CLUTCH: Internal metal expanding
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Brasier, 30–40–50 H.P. E. B. Gallaher, 228 West 58th St., New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $6,400 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,310 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches (long) 114 inches (short)
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Ball bearing
- BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; three-fourth elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 112 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both on right side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Tubular sub-frame
- COOLING: Gear pump, tubular fin radiator with fan and fan in flywheel
- IGNITION: Make-and-break, low-tension
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic diaphragm
- LUBRICATION: Gear pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle only on steering wheel, foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Cone, leather face
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Chain, double-side drive
C. G. V., 50 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, N. Y.
- PRICE: $9,100 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Composite steel and wood
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Chain
French Mors, Model 6, 50–75 H.P. Cryder & Co., N. Y.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $9,100 (chassis)
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 136½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 820 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 135 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: 3 spring suspension
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: 6 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Make-and-break and jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever and pedal
- CLUTCH: Metallic
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Chain
Hotchkiss, Model L. L., 50 H.P. Archer & Co., 1597 Broadway, N. Y. City
- PRICE: $9,250 (with runabout body)
- BODY: To order
- SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,640 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 107 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Wheel-worm
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
- BORE: 125 mm.; STROKE: 125 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 6, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water—gear-driven pump; special honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto
- CARBURETER: Hotchkiss
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, with universal joint
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
- DRIVE: Shaft
Argus, 6 Cyl., 45 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
- PRICE: $9,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 136 inches
- TREAD: 58 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: Expanding and two foot brakes
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Krupp pressed steel
- BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 6, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Double system
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Argus special
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark, foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Chain
Pilain, 50–60 H.P. De Barres Automobile Co., N. Y.
- PRICE: $9,500 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 145 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Special
- LUBRICATION: Special
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Metal-to-metal segment
- CHANGE GEAR: Double cogs, direct on 3rd and 4th speeds
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding side lever
- DRIVE: Spur gear
Delahaye, Model 27, 50–60 H.P. DeBarres Automobile Co., N. Y.
- PRICE: $9,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Limousine saloon
- SEATS: 9 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 146 Inches
- TREAD: 60 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Patent high-tension igniter
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Detachable leather
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Balancing side lever
- DRIVE: Chain
Panhard & Levassor, Model K. I., 50 H.P. Panhard & Levassor, New York
- PRICE: $9,600 (chassis)
- BODY: Double phæton
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36.8 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Differential and emergency
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, platform
- FRAME: Armored wood
- BORE: 145 mm.; STROKE: 160 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Inlets in heads; exhausts in side ports
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Krebs
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Steel
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding, annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Speed lever and brake lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
Zust, 80 H.P. P. De la Chesnaye, New York
- PRICE: $10,000 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: Short, 118 in.; long, 126 in.
- TREAD: 56 in.
- TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 150 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Zust float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
- DRIVE: Double chain
Isotta Fraschini, 50–65 H.P. Smith & Mabley, Inc., New York
- PRICE: $10,000
- BODY: Optional
- SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,980 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: 3—foot on differential and on speed shaft—water-cooled emergency on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 145 mm.; STROKE: 160 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, arranged in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot accelerator and spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever; selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Mercedes Simplex, 45 H.P. Mercedes Import Co., New York
- PRICE: $10,150 (chassis)
- BODY: Side entrance
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: (Chassis) 2,250 lbs.
- WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 100 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 125 mm.
- STEERING: Worm with wheel
- BRAKES: On transmission (2) and hubs
- SPRINGS: Front 36, rear 47 inches
- FRAME: Pressed steel channel
- BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On hangers from main frames
- COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Special
- LUBRICATION: By exhaust pressure
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and governor
- CLUTCH: Coil spring
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
- DRIVE: Side chains
FIAT, 6 Cyl., 50 H.P. The Hol-Tan Co., New York
- PRICE: $10,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- SEATS: 2 to 9 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,618 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 139¼ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Water-cooled on rear wheels and countershaft
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 61/32 in.
- CYLINDERS: 6, vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Low-tension magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Double chain
Note—Motor self-starting
Clement-Bayard, 60 H.P. Sidney B. Bowman Auto Co., New York
- PRICE: $10,500
- BODY: New convex touring type
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Nut and screw
- BRAKES: Internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, platform
- FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
- CYLINDERS: 4 cylinders cast separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides of motor
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: By supplementary frame
- COOLING: Water by honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Double jump spark; make-and-break, if desired
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Clement type with compensating air opening
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: By throttle
- CLUTCH: Clement disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type, D. W. F. bearings
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
- DRIVE: Chains
Lorraine de Dietrich, 40–50 H.P. De Dietrich Import Co., New York
- PRICE: $10,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 100 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 125 mm.
- STEERING: Nut and sector
- BRAKES: Internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 160 mm.
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Metal, internal expanding
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective
- DRIVE: Side chains
Gobron-Brillie, 60 H.P. Hartford Suspension Co., New York
- PRICE: $10,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Optional
- WEIGHT: 2,750 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Double on countershaft and rear wheels
- SPRING: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 125 mm.
- STROKE: 180 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Double; one metallic, one leather
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Side chains
Itala, 60 H.P. Itala Import Co., New York
- PRICE: $11,000 (chassis)
- WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 6⅛ in.; STROKE: 5⅞ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Dredger oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Panhard-Levassor 50 H.P. Panhard & Levassor, New York
- PRICE: $11,000 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
- TREAD: 58½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On rear wheels and differential
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Armored wood
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5⅞ in.
- CYLINDERS: 6 vertical, cast singly
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Chain
C. G. V., 75 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, N. Y.
- PRICE: $11,100 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Wood and steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- 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 cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Chain
Brasier, 50–60–70 H.P. E. B. Gallaher, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $9,150 (chassis)
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,530 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front: ¾ elliptic, rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 112 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 6 vertical, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle; automatic spark advance
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Chain
Mercedes Simplex, 70 H.P., 6 Cyl. Mercedes Import Co., New York
- PRICE: $14,500
- BODY: Optional
- WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 135 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 125 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: 6 vertical
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Special
- LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and governor
- CLUTCH: Coil spring
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
- DRIVE: Side chains
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