Jaeger (automobile) explained

Jaeger
Production:1931
Assembly:Belleville, Michigan, United States
Class:Sports car
Manufacturer:Jacquet Motor Corporation of America
Engine:six-cylinder Continental engine
Designer:Charles F. Jaeger

The Jaeger was an automobile built in Belleville, Michigan by the Jaeger Motor Car Company from 1932 to 1933.[1]

History

Charles F. Jaeger patented a novel suspension for automobiles which included two coils in tandem at each wheel separated by the axle mounting. The Jaeger automobile was built to develop this suspension and was powered by a six-cylinder Continental engine, rated at 70hp. Wire wheels were standard on the vehicle, with a V-radiator grille and three diagonal groups of four louvers on each side of the bonnet. Five coupes and convertible coupes were actually produced. The vehicle sold for $700, .[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kimes, Beverly Rae . Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 . Clark Jr. . Henry Austin . Krause Publications . 1996 . 978-0-87341-428-9 . 3rd . Beverly Rae Kimes. 779 .
  2. George Nicholas Georgano (editor): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. vol. 2: G–O. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 2001, p. 777. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.