James (automobile company)
The James automobile company (called the J&M Motor Car Company) was created in 1909 by H. K. James.[1]
History
The first car, called a Model A, was tested on April 2, 1909 on a 100 mile test run.[2] A reporter wrote that the James "will climb and ordinary hill with two or four passengers." The Model A was a highwheeler and cost between $700 and $800. Production was minimal, and in 1911 the company quit production of the car for a larger car called the Dearborn. It lasted one year.
Models
| Model(year) | Engine | Horsepower | wheelbase | wheel diameter | transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model A (1909-1910)[3] | 2-cylinder | 14 | 90 inches | 36in. front | planetary |
| Model B (1909-0910) | 2-cylinder | 14 [4] | 90 inches | 36in. front | planetary |
| Model C (1909-1910) | 2-cylinder | 14-16 | 90 inches | 36in. front[5] | planetary |
| Dearborn (1911) | 4-cylinder | 35 | 90 inches | N/A | N/A |
References
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.