| Russell Motor Cars: 1909 |
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In 1909 Russell
continued their four models from 1908, the Models G,
H, K, and L. A notable change for this year
was the new style radiator, replacing the older
"camel hump" style that had been used since 1906.
The Models G, H, & L had a tubular front axle while the Model K had a drop forged I-Beam axle. Eisemann magnetos were used for ignition On the Model H and K. The Model L used a battery and coil jump spark system with an option of either the Eisemann Magneto ($100) or a Remy Magneto ($50). Identification: Model K: rounded rear fenders, drop forged front axle, transverse rear spring Model L: flat rear fenders, tubular front axle, 1/2 elliptical springs all around Model H: rear fenders that flip up in the rear. Tubular front axle and a step plate below the rear door, 3/4 elliptical rear springs FULL 1909 RUSSELL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICES |
| 1909
RUSSELL "EIGHTEEN" MODEL G SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Engine:
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2 cylinder, opposed, front
mounted, water cooled |
| Horsepower:
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18 HP |
| Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear, outside
shift |
| Wheelbase:
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90 inches |
| Tires: |
30 x 3.5 inches |
| Frame: |
White ash, steel plate reinforced |
| Suspension:
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front: semi-elliptic, rear:
semi-elliptic |
| Colours:
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royal blue/black upholstery
(optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
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Runabout, 4 Passenger Touring |
| Accessories:
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|
| Price: |
$1500, $1600 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
| 1909
RUSSELL "THIRTY" MODEL H SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Engine:
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4 cylinder 4 3/8? x 4 1/4
(256 cu. in.), water cooled |
| Horsepower:
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30 HP |
| Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
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110" |
| Tires: |
Front: 34 x 3 1/2, Rear: 34 x
4 |
| Frame:
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White ash, steel plate
reinforced |
| Suspension:
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front: semi-elliptic, rear:
three-quarter elliptic |
| Colours:
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royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
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5 Passenger Touring,
Gentlemen's Roadster |
| Accessories:
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five lamps with generator,
tools kit, jack, tire kit, pump (top with side
curtains $110) |
| Price: |
$2500 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
| 1909
RUSSELL "FIFTY" MODEL K SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Engine:
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4 cylinder offset 5" x 5"
(393 cu. in.), water cooled |
| Horsepower:
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50 HP |
| Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
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122" |
| Tires: |
Front: 36 x 4, Rear: 36 x 4
1/2 |
| Frame:
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pressed chrome nickel steel |
| Suspension:
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front: semi-elliptic, rear: semi-elliptic/transverse platform |
| Colours:
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royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
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7 Passenger Touring,
Limousine |
| Accessories:
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5 lamps with generator, top
with side curtains, windshield, speedometer/odometer,
horn, tool kit, tire kit and pump |
| Price: |
$4500, $5500 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
| 1909
RUSSELL "LIGHT FOUR" MODEL L SPECIFICATIONS |
|
| Engine:
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4 cylinder 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 (241
cu. in.), water cooled |
| Horsepower:
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24 HP |
| Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear, outside shift |
| Wheelbase:
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104" |
| Tires: |
32 x 3 1/2 |
| Frame:
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White ash, steel plate reinforced |
| Suspension:
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semi-elliptic front and rear |
| Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
| Body Styles:
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Touring, Roadster |
| Accessories:
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Horn, 5 lamps plus generator,
tools, jack, tire repair kit,pump (top with side curtains
$100) |
| Price: |
$2000, $1950 |
| Known Serial
Numbers: |
none |
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1906 |
1907 |
1908 |
1909 |
1910 |
1911 |
1912 |
1913 |
1914 |
1915-16 |