Indianapolis, Ind.
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PRICE: $2,200
BODY: Closed
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 68 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: By side lever
BRAKES: One operating on motor drum; one operating on rear axle
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, full elliptic
MOTOR RATING: 50 volts, 30 amperes
BATTERY: 28 cell, 9 plate
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in three trays
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from body
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 3 to 13 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chain and sprockets
Pope-Waverley, Model 53B. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
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PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Stanhope with coupe
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 76 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Wheel, worm and gear
BRAKES: Two foot and one electric
SPRINGS: Long semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: One special
CURRENT SUPPLY: 30 cells; 11 M. V. exide
GEARING: Herringbone type
SPEED: 5 to 18 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Direct
Pope-Waverley, Model 30, Station Wagon. Pope Motor Car Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
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PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Swelled panels
SEATS: 4 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 77½ inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 4 in.
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: Two foot, one electric
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 41 cells of 11 P. V. exide
GEARING: Herringbone type
SPEED: 5 to 15 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Direct
Baker Roadster, Model M. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland,
Ohio
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PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Wood runabout with rumble seat
SEATS: 3 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: 2 internal on rear wheel, 1 internal on transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front and rear
FRAME: Armored wood
MOTOR: 3½ H.P., 300% overload
BATTERY: 32 cells, 11 p.v.
CAPACITY: About 60 miles
SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Planetary gear reduction; shaft and bevel gear drive
R & L Extension Front Coupe. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $2,300
BODY: Coupe
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 73 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On rear wheels and emergency
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 1½
MOTOR: Hertner
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
SPEED: 1-22 m. p. h.
DISTANCE: 75 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Lever at left of seat
DRIVE: Double chain from countershaft
"Hercules," Model 140. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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PRICE: $2,350
BODY: Piano box
SEATS: 2 or 4 persons
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 39 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Columbus Electric, Surrey, Model 1100, 2½ H.P. Columbus Buggy
Co., Columbus, O.
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PRICE: $2,400
BODY: 2-seated, open, with canopy top
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: One on jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
LUBRICATION: Grease all roller and Hess-Bright bearings
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: Radial type, with reverse and speed control combined
SPEEDS: 16 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
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ELECTRIC PLEASURE CARS COSTING $2,500 AND OVER.
Columbia Opera Bus, Mark XI. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford,
Conn.
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PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Rear entrance bus
SEATS: 6 persons inside
WEIGHT: 5,330 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 69 inches
TREAD: 67 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid
STEERING: Hinged tiller
BRAKES: Metallic shoe type
SPRINGS: Platform, rear; one x spring, front
FRAME: Steel
HORSE-POWER: 3.5 brake h.p.
MOTOR: One Westinghouse type, series wound, 80 V., 40 Amp.
BATTERY: 44 cells, 9 T.V. exide
MILEAGE: 35 miles on one charge
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Internal gear
Babcock Coupe, Model 8. Babcock Electric Carriage Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
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PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Coupe with drop windows
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,000 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Tilting wheel
BRAKES: In rear hub drums and electric by controller handle
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTOR: 3 H.P. normal
BATTERY: Divided; half in front and half in rear
CAPACITY: 50 miles
CONTROLLER: 3 forward and 2 reverse speeds
DRIVE: Direct by gear
"Hercules," Model 141. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 2 passengers
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 75 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Wood
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
R & L Surrey. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $2,500 (without top)
BODY: Surrey
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 2½
MOTOR: Hertner
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
DISTANCE: 50 miles
SPEED: 1-20 m. p. h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Hand lever under steering wheel
DRIVE: Double chain from countershaft
Woods Victoria. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
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PRICE: $2,600
BODY: Victoria Limousine
SEATS: 3 to 5 persons
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2½ solid
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 2½ solid
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Woods special platform
FRAME: Armored wood
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: 4 speeds forward and reverse
TRANSMISSION: Annular ball bearings all over
SPEED: 18 miles an hour
DRIVE: Side chain
Baker Surrey. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.
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PRICE: $2,650 (complete)
BODY: Surrey
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Columbus Electric, Station Wagon, Model 1102,2 1-2 H.P. Columbus
Buggy Co., Columbus, O.
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PRICE: $2,950
BODY: 2-seated coupe
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: One on jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
LUBRICATION: Grease all roller and Hess-Bright bearings
MOTOR-CONTROL: Radial type with reverse and speed controls combined
SPEEDS: 15 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chain
Baker Depot Carriage. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, O.
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PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Closed
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,375 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under hood
CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Bevel gear
Baker Coupe. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $3,000
SEATS: 2 inside
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On rear axle and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload
BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.
CAPACITY: 40 miles
SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Baker Victoria. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Victoria
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: On rear wheels and transmission shaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: 2½ H.P., 300% overload
BATTERY: 28 cells, 9 P. V.
CAPACITY: 40 miles
SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gear
Lansden, Type 38C. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
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PRICE: $3,400
BODY: Side entrance tonneau
SEATS: 5 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Wood armored
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
CONTROL: Hand wheel
MILEAGE: 50 per charge
SPEED: 16 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Side chains
Cantono Brougham. Cantono Electric Fore Carriage Co., New York
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PRICE: $3.500
BODY: Extension brougham
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2½ Inches
TIRES, REAR: 46 × 1½ inches
STEERING: Electrical and mechanical type
BRAKES: Two on front wheels: one on rear wheels
FRAME: Usual horse-drawn carriage type
HORSE-POWER: 2½ each; 5 (2 motors) coupled
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On front axle
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
CURRENT SUPPLY: 44 cells, Exide
MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever, at left-hand side
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Control lever
DRIVE: Direct, on front wheels
Baker Brougham (Interior Driven). Baker Motor Vehicle Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Brougham
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 2,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86½ inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
BRAKES: On rear wheel drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front, under bonnet
FRAME: Pressed steel
CURRENT SUPPLY: 24-cell battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: Side lever
SPEEDS: 14 and 17 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Bevel gear
R & L Depot Wagon. Rauch and Lang Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Depot wagon
SEATS: 6 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 in., pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: 32 in., pneumatic
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; full elliptic rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 2½
MOTOR: Hertner
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body
DISTANCE: 50 miles
SPEEDS: From 1 to 20 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Double chain
Baker Landaulet. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 6 persons
WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
TREAD: 56 Inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Two external; two internal, rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 5-9, 300% overload
CAPACITY: 50 miles
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Front
CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. battery
SPEEDS: 12, 14, 16, 20, 24 m. p. h.
CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: On steering wheel
DRIVE: Shaft
Baker Brougham, Model I. Baker Motor Vehicle Co., Cleveland,
Ohio
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Wood (front driven)
SEATS: 6 persons
WEIGHT: 4000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 89 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Two external on rear wheels, operated by foot pedal;
2 internal on rear wheels operated by hand lever
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front and rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: 5-9 H.P., 300% overload
BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 MV.
CAPACITY: 50 miles
SPEEDS: 6 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: By silent chain reduction shaft and bevel gear
Columbia Hansom, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford,
Conn.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Hansom with forward seat
SEATS: 3 persons inside
WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Hand wheel
BRAKES: Internal on wheel hubs
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, ¾ platform
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide special
CAPACITY: 40 miles
CONTROL: Handle on steering wheel
SPEEDS: 5 forward, 3 reverse
DRIVE: Double gear reduction, helical type
Columbia Brougham, Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford,
Conn.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Front driven Brougham
SEATS: 4 persons inside
WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under body to driving axle
BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide, carried in single tray under body
CAPACITY: 40 miles
SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse
CHANGE-SPEED CONTROL: Lever on steering column
DRIVE: Direct by gears of helical type
Babcock Electric, Model 7. Babcock Electric Carriage Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Brougham
SEATS: 2-4 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 72 inches
TREAD: 53 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Electric, and internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
HORSE-POWER: 3, normal
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: one-half in front and one-half in rear
MOTORS: Two
CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells, 15 plate
SPEED: 20 m. p. h.
CHANGE GEARS: 4 forward and 4 reverse
CONTROLLER: Operated by handle under steering wheel
Woods Brougham. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Extension brougham
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches solid
STEERING: Irreversible wheel
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Wood with steel armor
MOTOR: 4 pole electric
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From bronze frame
BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide
DISTANCE: 50 miles per charge
MAXIMUM SPEED: 12 m. p. h.
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Columbia Landaulet Mark LXVIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford,
Conn.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Landaulet
SEATS: 4 persons inside
WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 86 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 805 × 105 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 820 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On rear wheels and electric cut out
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR: Series wound, 80 v., 55 amp.
BATTERY: 44 cells, 13 M.V., Exide
CAPACITY: 40 miles
CONTROL: Lever on steering column
SPEEDS: 5 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Gears of helical type; double reduction
Woods Landaulette. Woods Motor Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Extension landaulette
SEATS: 2 inside, and 2 outside
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 106 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 in. solid
STEERING: Irreversible wheel
BRAKES: Countershaft band, and internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Wood with steel armor
MOTOR: 4 pole electric
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On bronze frame
BATTERY: 40 cells, 11 M. V. exide
DISTANCE: 50 miles on one charge
MAXIMUM SPEED: 17 m. p. h.
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Lansden, Type 98CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 4 inside
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Armored wood
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
CONTROL: Hand wheel
MILEAGE: 50 per charge
SPEED: 20 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Side chains
Lansden, Type 40CC. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Limousine
SEATS: 6 persons
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: On countershaft and internal on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood armored
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From frame
CONTROL: Hand wheel
MILEAGE: 40 per charge
SPEED: Up to 20 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Side chains
Gallia Electric. Gallia Electric Carriage Co., New York.
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PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Landaulet, victoria or cab
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 4,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 59 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 870 × 90 mm.
TIRES, REAR: 1020 × 120 mm.
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: 5, electrical and mechanical
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTORS: Compound
BATTERY: Capacity, 240 to 250 ampere hours
MILEAGE: 50 to 60 miles on one charge
SPEEDS: 8 forward, 1 reverse
DRIVE: Direct on wheels
Columbia 8 Passenger Private Bus. Electric Vehicle Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
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PRICE: $6,000
BODY: Side entrance
SEATS: 8 passengers
WEIGHT: 5,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 70 inches
TREAD: 67 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ in. solid
STEERING: Wheel
BRAKES: Two sets on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic, front; ¾ elliptic, rear
FRAME: Steel
BATTERY: Exide
CONTROL: From steering column
SPEEDS: 3 forward and 3 reverse
DRIVE: Direct
Lansden, Model 56, "The Electrette" The Lansden Co., Newark,
N. J.
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PRICE: Given by maker upon application
BODY: Aluminum, with top
SEATS: 2 persons
WEIGHT: 1,850 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 90 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3½ × 30, pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: 3½ × 30, pneumatic
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Band on countershaft; internal expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: 1½ × 36 in. semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood, armored
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back
DRIVE: Chain
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Renault, Model I, 8-9 H.P. The Renault Freres Selling Branch,
New York
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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