James (automobile company)
| James | |
|---|---|
 1909 James Model B Advertisement - Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal | |
| Overview | |
| Type | High-wheeler |
| Manufacturer | J. & M. Motor Car Company |
| Production | 1909-1911 |
| Designer | H. K. James, President |
The James automobile manufactured by the J & M Motor Car Company of Lawrenceburg, Indiana was produced from 1909 to 1911.[1]
History[edit]
H. K. James tested his first car, called a Model A, on April 2, 1909, on a 100-mile test run. A reporter from Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal wrote that the James "will climb any ordinary hill with two or four passengers." The Model A was a high wheeler and cost between $700 and $800 (equivalent to $27,129 in 2023). Production was minimal, and in 1911 the company switched production to a larger car called the Dearborn. It lasted one year.[1]
Models[edit]
| Model (year)[1] | Engine | Horsepower | wheelbase | wheel diameter | transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model A (1909-1910) | 2-cylinder | 14 | 90 inches | 36in. front | planetary |
| Model B (1909-0910) | 2-cylinder | 14 | 90 inches | 36in. front | planetary |
| Model C (1909-1910) | 2-cylinder | 14-16 | 90 inches | 36in. front | planetary |
| Dearborn (1911) | 4-cylinder | 35 | 90 inches | N/A | N/A |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.