Russell
Motor Cars: 1913 |
For 1913, the
Russell Motor Car Company continued the Model R "30" as
well as the 22, 26, and 38 HP. Russell-Knight
models. New for 1913 were the Knight engined
Models 28 and 42, the latter being a 6 cylinder
model. For the first time, the Knight engines were
built by Russell, rather than imported from
Daimler. The new model 28 featured left hand drive
and centre shift. |
FULL 1913 RUSSELL-KNIGHT SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICES |
1913
RUSSELL
"30" MODEL R
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Engine:
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4 cylinder, poppet valve,
water cooled, 286 cu.in. |
Horsepower:
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30 HP |
Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear |
Wheelbase:
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115 inches (7 passenger
touring: 120 inches) |
Tires: |
34 x 4 inches (7
passenger 36 x 4) |
Frame: |
pressed steel |
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/Prices: |
5 pass. Touring $2500, 7
pass. Touring $2600 Torpedo Touring $2600, Torpedo Roadster $2550 |
Accessories:
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Known Serial
Numbers: |
none (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
1913
RUSSELL-KNIGHT 22
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Engine:
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4 cylinder, water cooled,
Knight Sleeve Valve |
Horsepower:
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22 HP |
Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear |
Wheelbase:
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115" |
Tires: |
34 x 4 |
Frame:
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presssed steel |
Suspension:
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front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic |
Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
Body
Styles/Prices: |
5 Pass. Touring $3000 Limousine $4050, Landaulet $4100, |
Accessories:
|
|
Known Serial
Numbers: |
none (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
1913
RUSSELL-KNIGHT 26
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Engine:
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4 cylinder, water cooled,
Knight Sleeve Valve, 256 cu. in. |
Horsepower:
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26 HP |
Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear |
Wheelbase:
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120" |
Tires: |
36 x 4 |
Frame:
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presssed steel |
Suspension:
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front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic |
Colours:
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deep wine body & running
gear, optional royal blue/royal blue or red/red |
Body
Styles/Prices: |
5 Pass. Touring $3850 Limousine $4800, Landaulet $4850, |
Accessories:
|
|
Known Serial
Numbers: |
none (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
1913
RUSSELL-KNIGHT 28
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Engine:
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4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 294 cu.in. |
Horsepower:
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28 HP |
Transmission:
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3 speed sliding gear, centre
shift |
Wheelbase:
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120 inches |
Tires: |
36 x 4 1/2 |
Frame:
|
pressed steel |
Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic |
Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
Body
Styles/Prices: |
2 Pass. Roadster $3200, 5
Pass. Touring $3250, 7 Pass. Touring $3500 |
Accessories:
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|
Known Serial
Numbers: |
in the 6000 - 6100 range (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
1913
RUSSELL-KNIGHT 38
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Engine:
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4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 383 cu. in. |
Horsepower:
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38 HP |
Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear |
Wheelbase:
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140" |
Tires: |
36 x 4 1/2 |
Frame:
|
pressed steel |
Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic |
Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
Body
Styles/Prices: |
7 Pass. Touring $5000, Limousine $6000, Landaulet $5850 |
Accessories:
|
|
Known Serial
Numbers: |
none (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
1913
RUSSELL-KNIGHT
42
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Engine:
|
6 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 441 cu.in. |
Horsepower:
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42 HP |
Transmission:
|
3 speed sliding gear |
Wheelbase:
|
140" |
Tires: |
|
Frame:
|
pressed steel |
Suspension:
|
front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic |
Colours:
|
royal blue/black upholstery (optional red/red) |
Body
Styles/Prices: |
7 Pass. Touring $5000, Limousine $6000, Landaulet $5850, |
Accessories:
|
|
Known Serial
Numbers: |
none (Registration records list 1913 Russells of all models in the 5500 - 6200 range) |
![]() 1913 Russell-Knight
Model 28 (Manitoba Antique Auto Museum)
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