Early American cyclecars and the Blood brothers' 1901 vehicle
The article traces the cyclecar movement, noting Blood Pros of Kalamazoo as early American makers who built a 1901 four wheeler with a 45 inch wheelbase, weighing under 300 pounds and crossing 3000 miles before abandonment. It mentions the 1908 Little Michigan line and later shifts to larger cars as profits grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Pros
Kalamazoo
Mich
America
Bloods
Michigan Automobile Company
Michigan
Beene
First Cyclecare
Blood Bros. cyclecar features 31-4 by 4 engine and 450 pound weight
The description details a 36 inch tread, 54 inch wheel base cyclecar with 2 by 28 inch Dunlap clinchers, wire wheels, two forward speeds, no reverse, a Brown-Lipe gear rear differential, a 31-4 by 4 inch air cooled engine started from the seat, and a weight of 450 pounds. It claims two persons at 20 to 25 mph and notes Blood Bros. plans a new model combining old experience with latest cyclecar ideas from England and the continent.
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Blood Bros
Frank E. Smith Named Vice President of American Motors Co
Indianapolis announces the election of Frank E. Smith, formerly of Maxwell-Briscoe at New Castle, as vice president in charge of production. Smith brings long auto industry experience and led the New Castle plant to profit during receivership, aligning with Handley plans for efficiency. A 25 moto cyclists volunteer squad was sworn in to aid Aurora officers in enforcing speed ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank E. Smith
Maxwell-Briscoe Company
New Castle
American Motors Company
Smith
Handley
Middle West
United States Motor Group
Aurora
Studebaker appoints chief engineer to general supervision
James G. Heaslet of Studebaker Corporation is placed in general supervision of all Studebaker automobile manufacturing with direct reports to production manager Max Wollering. Heaslet retains charge of design and other engineering at plant 10 now under Assistant Chief Engineer Austin. The change reflects an engineer steering both design and production. The article notes prior leadership of Heaslet in plant operations and mentions Studebaker models including the 25 35 and Six. It also cites Bennetts claim of an automatic governor in the Willis Utility truck preventing overspeeding beyond eighteen miles per hour to protect drivers and trucks.
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James G. Heaslet
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker Automobile
Max Wollering
Mr. Heaslet
Studebaker
Austin
Heaslet
Willys
Bennett
Speed as a drawback in commercial trucks says Willys official
George W. Bennett vice president of Willys-Overland Toledo argues speed hurts business by causing excessive wear and tear. He promotes the Willys Utility three-quarter-ton truck for rapid delivery and notes overspeeding by drivers damages equipment and fuels merchant prejudice against motor vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bennett
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Bennett
Willys
White Company sells three fleets totaling 81 trucks
The White Company of Cleveland moves a trio of truck fleet sales totaling 81 units. Kaufmann-Baer Company of Pittsburgh orders 38 trucks now and 20 later, marking the largest Pittsburgh department store truck purchase and signaling widespread adoption by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Company
Cleveland
Kaufmann-Baer Company
Pittsburg
Pittsbug
Smoky City
Hokanson Auto Company First to File 1914 Dealer License
Hokanson Automobile Company of Madison Wisconsin is first to file for a 1914 dealer registration and license. The application and ten dollar fee under the new motor code have been deposited, so Hokanson cars will bear No 1W in 1914.
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Badger
Hokanson Automobile Company
Madison
Wis
Hokanson
Licensing and Registration Fees Rise as 1913 Numbers Grow
No. 1 concern since 1905. the secretary of state issued license number 33,000 for 1913 with applications at 560 daily. A baby was born en route to Fairbury hospital, and Perry Keck conveyed the parents in a Ford. Eau Claire forms a $50,000 Auditorium Association seeking a large convention hall. W. K. Coffin leads as president. Seattle Post offers a perpetual trophy for a reliability tour under the AAA. Fort Worth deploys six motorcycle cops to enforce traffic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Perry Keck
Fairbury
Burrows
Fairbury Hospital
Babe
Eau Claire Auditorium Association
Wisconsin
W. K. Coffin
Eau Claire
Seattle
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Automobile Club of Seattle
Fretwell
Burrows Couple Welcome baby in Eau Claire Show Hype
Mr and Mrs Edward Burrows of Fairbury Illinois welcomed a baby girl during preparations for Eau Claire Wisconsin motor show events. The report notes the stork’s arrival amid plans for a big car display and dealership excitement in Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burrows
Fairbury
Ill
Eau Claire
Wis
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American Motors CO
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J. C. MacKenzie
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