James (automobile company) explained

James
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

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 . Production was minimal, and in 1911 the company switched production to a larger car called the Dearborn. It lasted one year.

Models

Model (year)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 inchesN/A N/A

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kimes, Beverly. standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. 1996. Krause publications. 0-87341-428-4.