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 G
1908 Russell Model G (Reynolds-Alberta Museum)



1908 Russell Model L
1908 Russell Model L (Western Development Museum, Saskatchewan)

1908 Russell Model L


1908 Russell
(courtesy of Saskatoon Public Library, Item #LH-1372)


1908 Russell truck
1908 Russell Model L(?) Screenside Delivery Truck on the set of "Legends of the Fall" in 1994.
(Atchelitz Theshermen's Association Museum, British Columbia)

1908 Russell Model L



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