IMPORTED GASOLINE PLEASURE CARS COSTING LESS THAN $5,000.
Renault, Model I, 8–9 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
- PRICE: $2,100 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 1,250 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 50 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
- TIRES: REAR: 800 × 85 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 75 mm. STROKE: 120 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 2 vertical, in a pair
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Thermo-siphon system
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Constant level, automatic
- LUBRICATION: Pump feed, automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Internal cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Napier Runabout, 18–20 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
- PRICE: $2,350 (with top)
- BODY: Straight line, runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Transmission and rear hub
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet automatic; exhaust on side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Motor feet to sub-frame
- COOLING: Water, cellular cooler
- IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronized ignition
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed; automatic regulator
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone; metal-to-metal
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 1, 10 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
- PRICE: $2,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Landaulette or cab
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Special
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle by pedal and lever
- CLUTCH: Friction cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Napier Runabout, 18–20 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
- PRICE: $2,500
- BODY: Victoria, runabout, with leather top
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,600 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hub
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet automatic: exhaust on side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Motor feet to sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular cooler
- IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronised ignition
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic regulator
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed; gear pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone; metal-to-metal
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; direct on high
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 2, 10–14 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
- PRICE: $2,700 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 50 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 100 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 2, vertical, in a pair
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 3. 10–14 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
- PRICE: $3,200 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
- TREAD: 50 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 800 × 85 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 75 mm. STROKE: 120 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Stoewer, 18 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Landaulet
- SEATS: 4, in rear
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
- TREAD: 58 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 100 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 810 × 100 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and gear
- BRAKES: Expanding type
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 104 mm.; STROKE: 110 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4. vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch magneto
- LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark, foot accelerator
- CLUTCH: Leather cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 2, 15 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
- PRICE: $3,550 (chassis)
- BODY: Town or touring
- SEATS: 4 or 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,650 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 810 × 90 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Special
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle by pedal and lever
- CLUTCH: Special metallic
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Panhard & Levassor, Model K. G., 15 H.P. Panhard & Levassor, New York
- PRICE: $3,600 (chassis)
- BODY: Landaulette-limousine
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Differential and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, platform
- FRAME: Armored wood
- BORE: 90 mm.; STROKE: 130 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: Conical
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Speed lever and brake lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
Fiat, 15 H.P. Chassis The Hol-Tan Co., New York
- PRICE: $3,750
- BODY: Optional
- WEIGHT: 1808 pounds (chassis)
- WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 3⅝ in.; STROKE: 413/16 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
French Mors, Model 3, 17 H.P. Cryder & Co., New York
- PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
- BODY: Touring or closed
- SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
- STEERING Irreversible
- BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water; flanged radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Mors magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle pedal and lever on wheel
- CLUTCH: Metallic
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Chain
Darracq, 15–20 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
- PRICE: $4,250
- BODY: With runabout body
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 52 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 810 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On shaft and rear hub drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 90 mm.
- STROKE: 120 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Double system
- CURRENT SUPPLY: High-tension, accumulator; low-tension, magneto
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Forced feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Handle on quadrant under steering wheel
- DRIVE: Shaft
Renault, Model 4, 14–20 H.P. Renault Freres Selling Branch, New York
- PRICE: $4,500 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 55 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
- STEERING: Irreversible
- BRAKES: Transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 90 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water, thermo-siphon
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse (for town); 4 forward and reverse (touring type)
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
C. G. V., 14–18 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, 1849 B'way, N. Y.
- PRICE: $4,500 (chassis)
- BODY: Coupe or town car
- SEATS: 4 persons
- TIRES, FRONT: 900 × 120 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 900 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and nut
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Wood and steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From 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: 3-forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Aster, 22 H.P. Aster & Co., New York
- PRICE: $4,500 chassis
- BODY: Optional
- SEATS: 4 to 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds, chassis
- WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast singly
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark and make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed type
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone, leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
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