Chapter C: G. V., 30-35 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, New York
PRICE: $7,100 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi elliptic
FRAME: Wood and steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Automatic (double carbureter)
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4, forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain
English Daimler, Type C, 35 H.P. English Daimler Co., New York
PRICE: $7,300
BODY: To order
SEATS: Up to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,350 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
BRAKES: 4 external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 150bmm.
CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; gill tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Daimler
LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Mieusset, 28-35 H.P. J. P. Bruyere, New York
PRICE: $7,500 (complete)
BODY: Double side entrance
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 55½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains
Fiat, 35 H.P. The Hol-Tan Co., New York
PRICE: $7,500 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 114, 122 and 136 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Water-cooled on rear wheels and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 125 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Bolted to frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Low-tension magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Delahaye, Model 21, 25-35 H.P. De Barre's Automobile Co., N. Y.
PRICE: $7,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 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: 125 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Special detachable leather
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain
Gobron-Brillie, 35 H.P. Hartford Suspension Co., New York
PRICE: $7,500 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Countershaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 100 mm.; STROKE: 175 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhausts on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water; fin tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Special automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical forced feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Double conical; one metallic, one leather
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, progressive system
DRIVE: Side chains
Westinghouse, 40 H.P. Societe Anonyme Westinghouse, N. Y. City
PRICE: $7,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members of main frame
COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: 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: Side chains
French Mors, Model 5, 45-60 H.P. Cryder & Co., N. Y.
PRICE: $7,600 (chassis)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On differential and compound on rear wheels
SPRINGS: 3 spring suspension
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Make-and-break and jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle pedal and lever
CLUTCH: Metallic
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain
Darracq, 40-60 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $7,750 with runabout body
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,400 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 935 × 135 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
IGNITION: Double system
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft
Delaunay-Belleville, 4C H.P. Palais De L'Automobile, 1778
Broadway, New York
PRICE: (chassis), $7,800
BODY: Side entrance, body as desired
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 55 inches in front, 59 inches rear
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: With double-threaded screw
BRAKES: Expansion
SPRINGS: 41 inches in front, 48 inches, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets in heads, exhausts in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On frame
COOLING: Gear-driven centrifugal pump and fan
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Under pressure by means of oscillating pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and a reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chain
Panhard & Levassor, Model K. L., 35 H.P. Panhard & Levassor,
New York
PRICE: $7,800 (chassis)
BODY: Grande limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Differential and emergency
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear platform
FRAME: Armored wood
BORE: 130 mm; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 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
IMPORTED GASOLINE PLEASURE CARS COSTING FROM $8,000 TO $8,999.
Darracq, 6 Cylinder, 40 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $8,000
BODY: With standard runabout body
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: External contracting on cardan shaft, internal on rear
wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 100 mm.
STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 6, vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
CARBURETER: Float-feed, spray nozzle
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on rack or steering column
CLUTCH: Leather-faced friction
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Pilain, 28-35 H.P. DeBarres Automobile Co., N. Y.
PRICE: (chassis) $8,000
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector (ball bearing)
BRAKES: Transmission and rear hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel with arched enforcement
BORE: 124 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical operated, interchangeable
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Side members
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Low-tension make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Special patent
LUBRICATION: Special patent
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and air control
CLUTCH: Metal-to-metal segment
CHANGE GEAR: New principle of double cogs, allowing direct drive on
3rd and 4th speed
SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding levers
DRIVE: Spur gear
Napier, 60 H.P. Napier Motor Co. of America, Jamaica Plain,
Mass.
PRICE: $8,000 (complete)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau, with cape cart top
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5½ inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front and platform rear
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 6, vertical (cast in pairs)
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhaust on one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sides to frame members
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark; Napier single coil synchronized ignition
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed with automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Mechanical fore feed; gear pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone: metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type; annular ball bearing
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective type
DRIVE: Shaft
Brasier, 25-36-42 H.P. E. B. Gallaher, New York
PRICE: $5,875 (chassis)
BODY: Side entrance double phæton
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 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: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular fin radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle only; automatic spark advance
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain
Renault, Model 6, 35-45 H.P. Renault Freres Selling Branch,
New York
PRICE: $8,250 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5 to 9 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 128 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; thermo-siphon system
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Progressive system
DRIVE: Shaft
English Daimler, Type D, 45 H.P. English Daimler Co., New York
PRICE: $8,300 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,460 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
BRAKES: 4 external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 150 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Daimler
LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Mercedes Simplex, 35 H.P. Mercedes Import Co., New York
PRICE: $8,400 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 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-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On hangers from main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Coil spring
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains
Zust, 40-50 H.P. P. De la Chesnaye, New York
PRICE: $8,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 110 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 110 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: Rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced 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
Clement-Bayard, 45 H.P. Sidney B. Bowman Auto Co., New York
PRICE: $8,500
BODY: New convex touring
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 125 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 915 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Nut and screw type
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic platform
FRAME: Pressed steel channel section
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separately
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: By supplementary frame
COOLING: Water by honeycomb radiator and pump
IGNITION: Double jump spark system; 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: Disc type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gear; D. W. F. bearings
SPEEDS: 4 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: By chains
Argus, 45-50 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $8,750
BODY: To order
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 122 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 140 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side port
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic regulator
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chain
Darracq, 6 Cylinder, 50 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York
PRICE: $8,750
BODY: With runabout body
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: External contracting on cardan shaft, internal on rear
wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 112 mm.
STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 6, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: Double system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
CARBURETER: Float-feed, spray nozzle
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on rack under wheel
CLUTCH: Leather-faced friction
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
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
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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
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An Illustrated Directory of the Specifications of All Domestic and Foreign Motor-cars and Motor Business Wagons, Gasoline, Steam and Electric, Sold in This Country, 1907Chapter C: G. V., 30-35 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, New York
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