TOO LATE FOR PROPER CLASSIFICATION.
Brush Runabout, 6 H.P. Brush Runabout Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $500
- BODY: Piano box
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 74 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., solid
- TIRES, REAR: 32 in., solid
- STEERING: Eccentric and pinion
- BRAKES: Expanding type on rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Special helical type
- FRAME: Wood
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: Single, vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front under bonnet
- COOLING: Water; horizontal fin tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
- CARBURETER: Special
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Friction
- CHANGE GEAR: Friction
- SPEEDS: Any number
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
Schacht Runabout, 8–10 H.P. Schacht Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O.
- PRICE: $560; with top, $600
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 61 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 1¼ in. cushion
- TIRES, REAR: 40 × 1¼ in. cushion
- STEERING: Gear and pinion
- BRAKES: On countershaft
- SPRINGS: Long side semi-elliptic type
- BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
- COOLING: Water; horizontal fin tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry or storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Automatic
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Levers on steering column
- CLUTCH: Friction disc
- SPEEDS: 5 to 35 m. p. h.
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side chains
Beebe Runabout, Model F, 14 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $650
- BODY: Buggy type
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 74 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 40 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 44 in. solid
- STEERING: Wheel
- BRAKES: On rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Steel
- CYLINDERS: Two
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on steering wheel
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: Up to 25 m. p. h.
Reliable Dayton, Model D, 15 H.P. Reliable Dayton Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $700
- BODY: Surrey
- SEATS: 4 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 94 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 40 × 1¼ in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 44 × 1¼ in. solid
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Double-acting external and internal on drums
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Angle steel
- BORE: 4⅜ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side ports at top of cylinders
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From angle steel sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Two sets of dry cells
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Sight force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- DRIVE: Double chain
"Duer" Runabout, 12–15 H.P. Chicago Coach & Carriage Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $750
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- TREAD: 58 inches
- WEIGHT: 850 to 900 pounds
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 44 × 1¼ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 48 × 1¼ inches
- STEERING: Side lever
- BRAKES: Brake shoe on each sheave
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Wood, reinforced by steel
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Crosswise under bonnet
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- LUBRICATION: Forced feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Steel cable
Beebe Tourabout, Model H, 20–24 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $1,000
- BODY: Gentleman's roadster
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 40 in. solid
- TIRES, REAR: 44 in. solid
- STEERING: Wheel with worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: Two, 2 cycle
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: On steering column above wheel
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: Up to 40 m. p. h.
- DRIVE: Shaft
The Okey, Model L-7, 24 H.P. The Okey Motor Car Co., Columbus, O.
- PRICE: To be about $1,100
- BODY: Roadster
- SEATS: 2 people
- WEIGHT: 1,300 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Screw and nut
- BRAKES: Internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Wood
- BORE: 4⅛ in.; STROKE: 3½ in.
- CYLINDERS: Three, two cycle
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to side sills
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Okey special
- LUBRICATION: Okey special
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on column
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Overland, Model 22, 15 H.P. Overland Auto Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $1,250
- BODY: Runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,350 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 28 × 3 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 28 × 3 inches
- STEERING: Irreversible internal worm gear
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Steel, well trussed and reinforced
- BORE: 3½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual, in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All mechanical inside of cylinders all on same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: On three points
- COOLING: Water, vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Two sets dry batteries
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, belt driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: All metal cone clutch, running in oil
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary on rear axle, all encased, running in oil
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot lever
- DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
Model, Style 10, 24 H.P. Model Automobile Co., Peru, Indiana
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $1,250
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau; tonneau detachable
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and differential
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Channel steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2, double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in head
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Brass gear pump and tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery
- CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulator
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Single chain
Beebe Touring Car, Model K, 20–40 H.P. Western Motor Truck Works, Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $1,450
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- CYLINDERS: 2 cylinders vertical, 2 cycle
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: On steering column above wheel
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Touraine, 18–20 H.P. Automobile Parts & Equipment Co., Chicago, Ill.
- PRICE: $1,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Wheel with worm and gear
- CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Shaft
Kato 4 Wheel Drive, 20 H.P. Four Traction Auto Co., Mankato, Minn.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $1,800 about
- BODY: Aluminum side entrance
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 30 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 30 inches
- BRAKES: Rear hub drums
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Two opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical operated
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame on sub-frame under front seat
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries and magneto
- CARBURETER: Brennan
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: From steering wheel
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary with individual clutches
- SPEEDS: Two forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot and hand
- DRIVE: Shaft to front and rear wheels with bevel gears and idler on front wheels
Senator, 22–24 H.P. Victor Automobile Co., Ridgeville, Ind.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $2,000
- BODY: Double side entrance, with detachable tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 1,550 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 107 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Double set on rear wheels
- FRAME: Wood; angle steel sub-frame
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical cast singly
- MOTOR: Carrico
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
- CARBURETER: Float-feed
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Hassler
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
- DRIVE: Shaft
Shoemaker, Model C, 30–35 H.P. Shoemaker Automobile Co., Freeport, Ill.
- PRICE: $2,200
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment type
- BRAKES: Internal and external on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4⅜ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 cast, separate
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: 4 feed mechanical oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers and foot button
- CLUTCH: Self-contained multiple disc; cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
The Chatham, 22–24 H.P. The Chatham Motor Car Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $2,500 complete with top; $2,400 complete without top
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 104 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3½ in. flat or Bailey tread
- STEERING: Planetary type
- BRAKES: Internal and external hub brakes
- SPRINGS: Half elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
- COOLING: Either water-cooled or air-cooled as desired
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
- CARBURETER: Universal
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone clutch
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding—selective type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever ratchet
- DRIVE: Direct
National, Model F Runabout, 40 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $3,000
- BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 110 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Internal worm
- BRAKES: Double system of hub brakes; internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Valves in side port
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; cylindrical vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and dynamo
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle automatic governor
- CLUTCH GEAR: Slide gear; annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
National, Model H Runabout, 50 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $3,500
- BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 54 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
- STEERING: Double screw and nut
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle with automatic governor
- CLUTCH: Self-contained; leather-faced
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Pullman Touring Car, 40–45 H.P. Pullman Automobile Co., Peru, Indiana
- PRICE: $3,750
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- WEIGHT: 2,850 pounds
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Intake on side, exhaust at top
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; planetic cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
- CARBURETER: Float-feed, single jet
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective or progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Heine Velox, Model M, 45 H.P. Heine Velox Motor Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,790 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical both front and rear
- FRAME: Cold-pressed channel nickel steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust both in heads
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
- CARBURETER: Heine special
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Cone with auxiliary springs under leather face
- CHANGE GEAR: Side
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever progressive
- DRIVE: Bevel gear
American Simplex, 70 H.P. Simplex Motor Car Co., Mishawaka, Ind.
- PRICE: $4,500
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Worm and segment
- BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear wheel hub drums
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, 2 cycle, cast in pairs
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand spark and throttle and accelerator pedal
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft
National, Model L Limousine, 75 H.P. National Motor Vehicle Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
- PRICE: $6,500
- BODY: Limousine
- SEATS: 9 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
- TREAD: 56½ inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
- STEERING: Double screw and nut
- BRAKES: Double system; Hub brakes; internal expanding
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- BORE: 4⅞ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 6 vertical in front
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
- COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
- CARBURETER: Schebler
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed, gear-driven
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; automatic governor
- CLUTCH: Self-contained; leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Slide gear; annular ball bearings
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever selective system
- DRIVE: Bevel gears
Shawmut, Model 6, 35–40 H.P. Shawmut Motor Co., Stoneham, Mass.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- BODY: Side entrance
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: On rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast separately
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
- CARBURETER: Water jacketed
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward, 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Side chains or bevel gears
Rossler Runabout, Model 30, 10–12 H.P. C. Rossler Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
- BODY: Victoria runabout
- SEATS: 2 persons
- WEIGHT: 600 pounds
- TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
- TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber
- STEERING: Lever
- BRAKES: On transmission
- SPRINGS: Special platform
- BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: Single
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Make-and-break
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Single chain
Great Smith, 6 Cyl., 50–60 H.P. Smith Automobile Co., Topeka, Kan.
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 131 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Cone brake on each hub and band brake on transmission
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Ash steel trussed
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 6 cast separate
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point from frame
- COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
- CARBURETER: Smith special
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disk
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
- DRIVE: Shaft
Leon Bollee, 16–24, 20–30, 30–45, 45–50 H.P. Norris N. Mason, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $5,000, $5,900, $6,800, $8,200 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 1,800, 1,850, 2,000, 2,100 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- BRAKES: Double expansion on rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel, drop frame on all except 30–45
- BORE AND STROKE: 95 × 130 mm., 106 × 130 mm., 120 × 150 mm., 130 × 150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (double system)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto and storage batteries
- CARBURETER: Special (non-adjustable)
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 and reverse on 16–24, 20–30; 4 and reverse on 30–45, 45–50
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Shaft on 16–24, 20–30, and chains on 30–45, 45–50 H.P.
Sovereign, Model M. Matthews Motor Co., Camden, N. J.
- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 8 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
- BRAKES: 2 double internal on rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type rear
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION Jump spark (double plugs)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical pump
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Double side chain
Staver, 20 H.P. Runabout. Staver Carriage Co., Chicago, Ill.
- BODY: Victoria type
- SEATS: 2 persons
- STEERING: Tiller
- BRAKES: On transmission
- SPRINGS: Three-quarter elliptic type
- CYLINDERS: Double opposed
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Horizontally above cylinders
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal under seat
- COOLING: Water
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
- DRIVE: Side Chains
Coppock 1-Ton Truck, Model A. Coppock Motor Car Co., Marion, Ind.
- BODY: Platform
- CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
- TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in., solid
- TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in. solid
- STEERING: Worm and sector type
- BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, platform type
- FRAME: Cold-pressed nickel steel
- BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 2, 2 cycle
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 3 port type
- COOLING: Water; vertical tube radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed gear-driven oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle above steering wheel
- CLUTCH: Internal bronze shoe type
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive type
- DRIVE: Side Chains
Leon Bollee 6 Cyl., 30–45, 65–75 H.P. Norris N. Mason, New York
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- PRICE: $8,000–$10,000 (chassis)
- BODY: To order
- WEIGHT: 2,200–2,400 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120–124 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
- TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
- BRAKES: Double expansion on rear hubs and transmission
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
- FRAME: Pressed steel with drop frame
- BORES: 106–130 mm.
- STROKES: 130–150 mm.
- CYLINDERS: 6, cast in pairs
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (double)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Special (non-adjustable)
- LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone with cork inserts
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
- DRIVE: Chains
Richmond, Model E, 20 H.P. The Wayne Works, Richmond, Indiana
Maker's illustration not ready—will be published later and of a size suitable for insertion in this space.
- BODY: Touring with detachable tonneau
- SEATS: 5 persons
- WHEEL-BASE: 90½ inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3½ inches
- TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3½ inches
- BRAKES: Expanding on rear wheel hub drums
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic
- FRAME: Armored wood
- BORE: 3¾ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
- COOLING: Air
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: 4 feed gravity oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Leather-faced reverse cone
- CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
- SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
Columbia Combination Gasoline-Electric. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
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- BODY: Side entrance tonneau
- SEATS: 7 persons
- WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds (approximate)
- WHEEL-BASE: 112 in.
- TREAD: 56 in.
- TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
- TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ in.
- STEERING: Worm and sector
- BRAKES: Electric and hub brakes
- SPRINGS: Full elliptic, rear; semi-elliptic, front
- FRAME: Pressed steel
- HORSE-POWER: 40–45
- BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
- CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: 4 point
- COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
- CARBURETER: Combination automatic
- LUBRICATION: Sight feed oiler
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Electric
- SPEEDS: 5 forward and 2 reverse
- CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Small hand lever
- TRANSMISSION: Separate electric motor under electric control as auxiliary
- DRIVE: Double chain
Ford, Model K Runabout, 40 H.P. Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Mich.
- PRICE: $2,800
- BODY: Runabout with rumble seat
- SEATS: 3 persons
- WEIGHT: About 2,500 pounds
- WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
- TREAD: 56 inches
- TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
- TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
- STEERING: Ford reduction gears
- BRAKES: Band on transmission; expanding in rear hubs
- SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic rear
- FRAME: Pressed channel steel
- CYLINDERS: 6 cast singly
- VALVE ARRANGEMENT: All on left side
- MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
- COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
- IGNITION: Jump spark (two systems)
- CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
- CARBURETER: Automatic
- LUBRICATION: Force feed
- MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
- CLUTCH: Multiple disc
- CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
- SPEEDS: 2 forward and 1 reverse
- CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
- DRIVE: Shaft
Transcriber's Note:
Obvious spelling and punctuation errors have been silently corrected.