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FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF D. CAMERON PECK
1910 STEVENS-DURYEA MODEL Y 54HP SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING CAR
COACHWORK BELIEVED TO BE BY SPRINGFIELD
Frame No. 20159
Engine No. 153
Red with black and white stiping and black leather upholstery
Engine: six cylinder, L Head, 480 cu.in, 7867cc, 54.1hp; Gearbox: Three speed manual; Brakes: Rear wheel drum; Suspension; semi-elliptic front and rear with an additional transverse leaf spring at the rear. Right hand drive.
In 1901, J. Frank Duryea, one of the famous Duryea brothers (and winner of America's first Horseless Carriage race in 1895), organized the Hampden Automobile & Launch Company. The car he built as a Hampden prototype became the Stevens-Duryea when he entered into a contract with a well known armaments firm, J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, to build cars under his supervision. The first Stevens-Duryea car was shown in November 1901 and had a 5HP two cylinder engine that was started from the drivers seat and steered by a tiller, it was priced at $1,200 and production models reached the market by 1902.
In 1904 they introduced three point motor suspension mounting, a superior design to the conventional more rigid four point system that was particularly vulnerable on rough roads. This became a slogan and logo used on all subsequent sales brochures and literature. In 1905 Stevens-Duryea introduced their first four cylinder model, the Model R which was rated at 20HP and in touring car form sold for $2,500. The following year, Stevens-Duryea introduced a massive shaft drive six cylinder model known as the S Type which was rated at 50HP and was introduced at $5,000. This six cylinder model was one of the very earliest to be produced by an American automobile manufacturer and proved to be so successful that soon it was the only configuration available from the company.
With their repuation for unparalleled high quality Stevens-Duryea vehicles became very well regarded. The company was very proud of their quality control and production finess and went to great lengths to demonstrate their engineering skills in highly detailed sales brochures. Even the instruction books (a Model Y photocopy accompanies this lot) go into remarkable detail for the operation and service of the vehicle. Some examples of the high degree of workmanship and design include the fact that no gaskets are used in the engine construction, surfaces being perfectly machine finished, the drive shafts had square connections to avoid any wear and allow adjustments. Machined parts such as con rods were carefully weighed along with the milled by products to ensure consistancy. In the factory, engines were run in for several hours on a test bed and then subsequently in series, with many other engines, they were used to power the generator in the factory. One of the well known slogans for Stevens-Duryea at the time was "There is No Better Motor Car".
The Model Y introduced in 1909 was built on a 142 inch wheelbase and is widely recognised as the finest Stevens-Duryea. The model was available either with or without front doors, those without front doors seem far more elegant, and are considered to be more collectable. The coachwork is remarkably large and probably one of the largest cars ever built of the brass era. Despite its size the car is well proportioned and the bodywork is thought to have been made by Springfield. It is an early exponent of aluminum which kept the weight down.
This Model Y was donated to the Commonwealth by the Atwater Kent Foudation by Atwater Kent Jr., who aquired it at the dispersal sale of D. Cameron Peck In Chicago in 1952. It has been on display in the museum since 1956 and appears in good original condition. The car was probably restored cosmetically many years ago and the paint is generally good although has some flaws. Mechanically, the car has not been run for many years and will require restoration before re-starting is possible. The front cylinder block has a 5" crack in the water jacket which will require specialist repair, but the engine is free. The headlamps fitted are from a Pierce-Arrow.
According to the Register, this Model Y would appear to be the oldest surviving example, of only seven cars known to exist. It is undoubtebly one of the most desirable touring cars from the "Brass Era" and is eligible for all Horesless Carriage Club and Veteran Motor Car Club events.
1910 STEVENS-DURYEA MODEL Y 54HP SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING CAR
COACHWORK BELIEVED TO BE BY SPRINGFIELD
Frame No. 20159
Engine No. 153
Red with black and white stiping and black leather upholstery
Engine: six cylinder, L Head, 480 cu.in, 7867cc, 54.1hp; Gearbox: Three speed manual; Brakes: Rear wheel drum; Suspension; semi-elliptic front and rear with an additional transverse leaf spring at the rear. Right hand drive.
In 1901, J. Frank Duryea, one of the famous Duryea brothers (and winner of America's first Horseless Carriage race in 1895), organized the Hampden Automobile & Launch Company. The car he built as a Hampden prototype became the Stevens-Duryea when he entered into a contract with a well known armaments firm, J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, to build cars under his supervision. The first Stevens-Duryea car was shown in November 1901 and had a 5HP two cylinder engine that was started from the drivers seat and steered by a tiller, it was priced at $1,200 and production models reached the market by 1902.
In 1904 they introduced three point motor suspension mounting, a superior design to the conventional more rigid four point system that was particularly vulnerable on rough roads. This became a slogan and logo used on all subsequent sales brochures and literature. In 1905 Stevens-Duryea introduced their first four cylinder model, the Model R which was rated at 20HP and in touring car form sold for $2,500. The following year, Stevens-Duryea introduced a massive shaft drive six cylinder model known as the S Type which was rated at 50HP and was introduced at $5,000. This six cylinder model was one of the very earliest to be produced by an American automobile manufacturer and proved to be so successful that soon it was the only configuration available from the company.
With their repuation for unparalleled high quality Stevens-Duryea vehicles became very well regarded. The company was very proud of their quality control and production finess and went to great lengths to demonstrate their engineering skills in highly detailed sales brochures. Even the instruction books (a Model Y photocopy accompanies this lot) go into remarkable detail for the operation and service of the vehicle. Some examples of the high degree of workmanship and design include the fact that no gaskets are used in the engine construction, surfaces being perfectly machine finished, the drive shafts had square connections to avoid any wear and allow adjustments. Machined parts such as con rods were carefully weighed along with the milled by products to ensure consistancy. In the factory, engines were run in for several hours on a test bed and then subsequently in series, with many other engines, they were used to power the generator in the factory. One of the well known slogans for Stevens-Duryea at the time was "There is No Better Motor Car".
The Model Y introduced in 1909 was built on a 142 inch wheelbase and is widely recognised as the finest Stevens-Duryea. The model was available either with or without front doors, those without front doors seem far more elegant, and are considered to be more collectable. The coachwork is remarkably large and probably one of the largest cars ever built of the brass era. Despite its size the car is well proportioned and the bodywork is thought to have been made by Springfield. It is an early exponent of aluminum which kept the weight down.
This Model Y was donated to the Commonwealth by the Atwater Kent Foudation by Atwater Kent Jr., who aquired it at the dispersal sale of D. Cameron Peck In Chicago in 1952. It has been on display in the museum since 1956 and appears in good original condition. The car was probably restored cosmetically many years ago and the paint is generally good although has some flaws. Mechanically, the car has not been run for many years and will require restoration before re-starting is possible. The front cylinder block has a 5" crack in the water jacket which will require specialist repair, but the engine is free. The headlamps fitted are from a Pierce-Arrow.
According to the Register, this Model Y would appear to be the oldest surviving example, of only seven cars known to exist. It is undoubtebly one of the most desirable touring cars from the "Brass Era" and is eligible for all Horesless Carriage Club and Veteran Motor Car Club events.