Buffum
| Buffum | |
|---|---|
 1905 Buffum Model F Runabout | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | H. H. Buffum & Co. |
| Production | 1901–1906 |
| Assembly | United States: Abington, Massachusetts |
| Designer | Herbert H. Buffum |
The Buffum was an American automobile manufactured from 1901 until 1907 by the H.H. Buffum Co. of Abington, Massachusetts.[1] The company also built a line of powered launches.
History
Buffums built between 1901 and 1904 were powered by 4-cylinder engines,[2]: 1612 but later in 1904 they built the Model G Greyhound, which was a racing model powered by two horizontal four-cylinder engines coupled together to make a flat-eight cylinder engine.[1] The Greyhound was the first 8-cylinder car offered for sale in the United States. In 1906 another eight-cylinder powered car was offered for sale, although this time the engine was a V8.[1]
Models
| Model | Years | Engine | ALAM horsepower | Wheelbase | Body | List price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 1894–1895 | I4 | Stanhope, 2 seats | [3] | |||
| 20 HP | 1901–1903 | F4 | 20 HP | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) | Roi-des-Belges | US$2500 | [2]: 160 Some references report output was 16 hp.[4] |
| Model H | 1904 | I4 | 28 HP | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) | Tonneau | US$2500 | [2]: 160 |
| Model G | 1904 | F8 | 120.0 in (3,048 mm) | Racing car, 2 seats | Called Model G Greyhound or Central Greyhound. 80–100 bhp (59,7–79,6 kW) depending on source.[2]: 160 [5] | ||
| Model E | 1905 | F4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Roadster, 2 seats | US$1200 | [6] |
| Model E | 1905 | F4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Tonneau with detachable canopy | US$1350 | Roadster with detachable Tonneau and fixed roof.[6] |
| Model F | 1905 | I4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Roadster, 3 seats | US$1200 | [2]: 160 |
| Model H | 1905 | I4 | 28 HP | 105.0 in (2,667 mm) | Tonneau | US$4000 | [6] |
| Model K | 1905 | I4 | 28 HP | 105.0 in (2,667 mm) | Touring | US$4000 | [2]: 160 |
| 40 HP | 1906–1907 | V8 | 40 HP | 100.0 in (2,540 mm) | Runabout, 2 seats | US$2500 | [2]: 160 [7]: 62 |
| Hall 40 HP | 1907 | V8 | 40 HP | 100.0 in (2,540 mm) | Runabout, 2 seats | [2]: 668 |
External links
- "HH Buffum Shoe Machinery (and Automobiles!!!) of Abington, 123 Centre Avenue and Surrounding Areas". rocklandathletics.com.
References
- ^ a b c Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kimes, Beverly Rae; Austin Clark Jr., Henry (1996). Standard Catalogue of American Cars, 1805-1942. (THIRD EDITION). Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0873414784.
- ^ Vaughan, Daniel (November 2012). "1895 Buffum Stanhope". www.conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "The Buffum Automobile & The H. H. Buffum & Co". www.american-automobiles.com.
- ^ "Bonhams Lot 446 - The world's oldest four-cylinder car, the oldest American car ever offered at auction, the oldest American gasoline car in private ownership". www.bonhams.com.
- ^ a b c The Only Car Made in America
- ^ Dluhy, Robert D. (23 September 2013). American Automobiles of the Brass Era. McFarland. ISBN 978-0786471362.
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