Russell Motor Cars: 1906
During 1906 Russell phased out the Model A (priced at $1300) and introduced two new models: the Model B and the Model C.  CCM aimed to build 140 cars for 1906, mostly Model Bs.  It is believed that actual production was near that number.

1906 RUSSELL MODEL A SPECIFICATIONS                      
Engine:  
2 cylinder, opposed, front mounted, water cooled
Horsepower:  
12 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear, steering column shifted
Wheelbase:  
90 inches
Tires:  
30 x 3.5 inches
Frame:  
laminated ash, reinforced with steel
Suspension:  
front transverse spring, rear elliptics
Colours:  
Blue
Body Styles:  
Runabout, Touring
Accessories:  
included: 2 oil lamps, tail lamp, odometer, horn
Price:  
$1300
Known Serial Numbers:  
none


1906 RUSSELL MODEL B SPECIFICATIONS                     
Engine:  
2 cylinder, opposed, front mounted, water cooled
Horsepower:  
16 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear, steering column shifted
Wheelbase:  
90 inches
Tires:  
30 x 3.5 inches
Frame:  
laminated ash, reinforced with steel
Suspension:  
front transverse spring, rear elliptics
Colours:  
Blue
Body Styles:  
Runabout, Touring
Accessories:  
included: 2 oil lamps, tail lamp, odometer, horn
Price:  
Runabout: $1400,  Touring: $1500
Known Serial Numbers:  
ranging from 45 to 77


1906 RUSSELL MODEL C SPECIFICATIONS                     
Engine:  
4 cylinder, front mounted
Horsepower:  
24 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear, steering column shifted
Wheelbase:  
104"
Tires:  

Frame:  

Suspension:  
semi-elliptic front, full elliptic rear
Colours:  

Body Styles:  
Runabout, Touring
Accessories:  

Price:  
Runabout: $2500  Touring: $2600 
Known Serial Numbers:  
none

A RUSSELL VIDEO
In recent years the oldest known surviving Russell, has been brought back to life after many years of inactivity.   Below is a video of the 1906 Russell Model B driving for the first time.

 





1906 Russell
This 2-cylinder Runabout Model B was the 25th car licensed in New Brunswick.  E. Hutchinson of Douglastown first owned it.  In the 1950s, it was badly damaged by a fire and was later rebuilt by J. Melvin Louden of Edmundston.  Louden opened a car museum in 1956 and donated his collection to the province in 1976.    (Antique Automobile Museum, Edmundston, New Brunswick)

1906 Russell

1906 Russell Model B
Notice the gear shift lever mounted on the steering column.  The left hand manages throttle and spark and the right hand shifts gears.


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