[Illustration: THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE OF MOTORING]
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