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                     
Engine:  
4 cylinder, poppet valve, water cooled, 286 cu.in.
Horsepower:  
30 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear
Wheelbase:  
115 inches (7 passenger touring: 120 inches)
Tires:  
34 x 4 inches  (7 passenger 36 x 4)
Frame:  
pressed steel
Suspension:  
front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic
Colours:  
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:  

Known Serial Numbers:  
none
(Registration records list 1913 Russells of all
 models in the 5500 - 6200 range)


1913 RUSSELL-KNIGHT 22 SPECIFICATIONS                     
Engine:  
4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve
Horsepower:  
22 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear
Wheelbase:  
115"
Tires:  
34 x 4
Frame:  
presssed steel
Suspension:  
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:  
4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 256 cu. in.
Horsepower:  
26 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear
Wheelbase:  
120"
Tires:  
36 x 4
Frame:  
presssed steel
Suspension:  
front: semi-elliptic, rear: three-quarter elliptic
Colours:  
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:  
4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 294 cu.in.
Horsepower:  
28 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear, centre shift
Wheelbase:  
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:  

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:  
4 cylinder, water cooled, Knight Sleeve Valve, 383 cu. in.
Horsepower:  
38 HP
Transmission:  
3 speed sliding gear
Wheelbase:  
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:  
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
              28
1913 Russell-Knight Model 28 (Manitoba Antique Auto Museum)




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