| Russell
Motor Cars: 1908 |
|
In 1908 Models G, H,
and K were offered, with the Model L being added later
in the year. As well, different body styles were
offered giving buyers a wide variety of models to
choose from.
|
| 1908
RUSSELL
MODEL
G
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
| Engine:
|
2 cylinder, opposed (4.75" x
4.5", 160 cu. in.), front mounted, water cooled |
| Horsepower:
|
18 HP |
| Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear, outside
shift |
| Wheelbase:
|
90 inches |
| Tires: |
30 x 3.5 inches |
| Frame: |
laminated ash, reinforced
with steel |
| Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear: semi-elliptic |
| Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
|
Runabout, 4 Passenger Touring |
| Accessories:
|
included: 2 oil lamps, tail
lamp, odometer, horn |
| Price: |
$1550, $1600 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
in the 300 - 325 range |
| 1908
RUSSELL
MODEL
H
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
| Engine:
|
4 cylinder, water cooled |
| Horsepower:
|
30 HP |
| Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
|
104" |
| Tires: |
|
| Frame:
|
|
| Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear:
three-quarter elliptic |
| Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
|
5 Passenger Touring,
Gentlemen's Roadster |
| Accessories:
|
|
| Price: |
$2500 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
| 1908
RUSSELL
MODEL
K
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
| Engine:
|
4 cylinder, water cooled |
| Horsepower:
|
50 HP |
| Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
|
|
| Tires: |
|
| Frame:
|
pressed chrome nickel steel |
| Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear:
semi-elliptic/transverse |
| Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
|
7 Passenger Touring,
Limousine |
| Accessories:
|
|
| Price: |
$4500, $5500 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
| 1908
RUSSELL
MODEL
L
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
| Engine:
|
4 cylinder, water cooled |
| Horsepower:
|
24 HP |
| Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
|
|
| Tires: |
|
| Frame:
|
|
| Suspension:
|
semi-elliptic front and rear |
| Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
|
Touring |
| Accessories:
|
|
| Price: |
$2000 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
in the 900 - 1100 range |
|
 1908 Russell Model L (Western Development Museum, Saskatchewan)   (courtesy of Saskatoon
Public Library, Item #LH-1372)
|
 1908 Russell Model L(?) Screenside Delivery Truck on the set of "Legends of the Fall" in 1994. (Atchelitz Theshermen's Association Museum, British Columbia)  |
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