Chapter C: G. V., 20-25 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, New York

PRICE: $5,500 (complete)
BODY: Landaulette or coupe
SEATS: 4 persons
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, individual
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
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: Progressive system
DRIVE: Chain

Fiat, 20 H.P. Chassis. The Hol-Tan Co., New York

PRICE: $5,500 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 lbs. (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 111, 123 and 131 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On differential and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 135 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast 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
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

Darracq, 20-32 H.P. Darracq Motor Car Co., New York

PRICE: $5,750 with runabout body
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,950 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 880 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 112 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; gilled tube radiator
IGNITION: High and low-tension
CARBURETER: Float-feed
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and accumulator
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft

Hotchkiss, Model J. J., 20-30 H.P. Archer & Co., New York

PRICE: $5,750, with Standard runabout body
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,340 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
BORE: 115 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
COOLING: Water; gear-driven pump; special honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Hotchkiss
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto
LUBRICATION: Gear-driven pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, with universal joint
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
DRIVE: Direct

Itala, 22 H.P. Chassis. Itala Import Co., New York

PRICE: $6,000 (chassis)
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 116 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5⅛ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical (pairs)
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On 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

Delaunay-Belleville 28-32 H.P. Palais de L'Automobile, 1778
Broadway, New York

PRICE: $6,000 (touring)
DEMI-LIMOUSINE: $6,500 complete with top
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 7 persons
WEIGHT: 3,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Three. Band on differential; expanding and contracting on
rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical front; platform rear
FRAME: Pressed channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Four vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlets and exhausts in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Two systems; make-and-break. Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto, make-and-break. Batteries, jump spark
CARBURETER: Special automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Hand throttle and foot pedal
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: Four forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chains

Panhard & Levassor, Model K. L., 24 H.P. Panhard & Levassor,
New York

PRICE: $6,000 (chassis)
BODY: Grand Limousine
SEATS: 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 124 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: 110 mm.; STROKE: 140 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

Mercedes Simplex, 20-24 H.P. Mercedes Import Co., New York

PRICE: $6,200
BODY: Built for coupés
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 135 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
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From hangers from main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
LUBRICATION: Force feed
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

English Daimler, Type B, 30 H.P. English Daimler Co., New York

PRICE: $6,300 (chassis)
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,240 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: 4 external
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 150 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical; 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
SPEEDS: 4
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective
DRIVE: Double chain

IMPORTED GASOLINE PLEASURE CARS COSTING FROM $6,500 TO $7,999.

Delahaye, Model 22, 18-24 H.P. DeBarre's Automobile Co., N. Y.

PRICE: $6,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 116 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: 98 mm.; STROKE: 120 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: Detachable special
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain

Rossel, 28-35 H.P. Rossel Co. of America, New York

PRICE: $6,750 (chassis)
BODY: Made to order
SEATS: 2 to 8 persons
WEIGHT: 1,870 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Rack and worm
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed chrome nickel steel
BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break, or Caron system
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc, or leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains

Hotchkiss, Model J, 35 H.P. Archer & Co., New York

PRICE: $6,750, with Standard runabout body
BODY: To order
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,340 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed nickel steel
BORE: 125 mm.; STROKE: 125 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from frame
COOLING: Water, gear-driven pump; radiator, special honeycomb
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Hotchkiss
CURRENT SUPPLY: Eisemann magneto
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: Direct

Brasier, 16, 26, 32, H.P. E. B. Gallaher, New York

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PRICE: $4,900 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 5 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
BRAKES: On jack shaft, and on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; ¾ elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 90 mm.; STROKE: 120 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On right side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Tubular sub-frame
COOLING: Water; tubular fin radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break; low-tension
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Brasier automatic diaphragm
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle on wheel, and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Cone; leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain

Pilain, 18-25 H.P. De Barre's Automobile Co., N. Y.

PRICE: $7,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 116 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 910 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 100 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical, 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, giving direct, on 3rd-4th speeds
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Sliding side lever
DRIVE: Spur gear

Martini, 28-32 H.P. Palmer & Christie, New York

PRICE: $7,000
BODY: To order
SEATS: Five or seven
WEIGHT: 2,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 116 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 875 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 875 × 105 mm.
STEERING: Worm and segment
BRAKES: One on differential; two emergency
SPRINGS: 5 elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 105 mm.; STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 2 steel yokes
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Sight feed to motor
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Chain

Isotta Fraschini, 35 H.P. Smith & Mabley, Inc., New York

PRICE: $7,000
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 5-7 persons
WEIGHT: 1,870 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 55 Inches
TIRES, FRONT: 910 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: 3, on transmission and countershaft and rear wheels,
water-cooled
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 150 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
SPEED: 4 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever; selective system
DRIVE: Double chain

Rochet-Schneider, 30-35 H.P. Auto Import Co., New York

PRICE: $7,000 (runabout)
BODY: Optional
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 57 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
TIRES. REAR: 920 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: 4; band, enclosed
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 120 mm.; STROKE: 160 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Geared pump
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain

De La Buire, 35-50 H.P. E. Lillie, New York

PRICE: $7,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
SEATS: 2 to 7 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 920 × 120 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 935 × 135 mm.
STEERING: Rack and worm
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 130 mm.; STROKE: 140 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; "Apprin" radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding segment
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Side chains

Itala, 35 H.P. Chassis Itala Import Co., New York

PRICE: $7,000 (chassis)
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 124 inches
TREAD: 55 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 880 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Two on transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5¾ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Simms-Bosch magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Dredger oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Foot and hand throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft

Rolls Royce, 30-40 H.P. Cadillac Co. of New York

PRICE: $7,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 1,900 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 110 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 895 × 135 mm.
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Six, in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet in tops, exhaust in side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; fin radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Double batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse direct on third
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Shaft