Tuesday, March 8, 2011

More from the Fountainhead Auto Museum: 1907 Chalmers-Detroit & 1908 Rambler

1907 Chalmers-Detroit Model K "30" Roadster
This Chalmers-Detroit has been in Fairbanks since 1912! This car had a remarkable success in race and endurance tours and became a huge advertising success for Hugh Chalmers. The car was known for its excellent handling and performance at high speeds.


1908 Ramlber Model 31 Five Passenger Touring. Thomas B Jeffrey Co. Kenosha, WI (1902-1913)


Thomas B. Jeffrey was among the first Americans to become interested in automobiles, building his first Rambler in 1887 and going into production in 1902. From then until 1908, he built bigger and more reliable models and was the second manufacturer after Oldsmobile to build cars on an assembly line.
1908 Rambler brass headlight

The original owner of this 1908 Rambler allowed the engine block to freeze with less than 1,000 miles on the engine. It was left in storage where it sat for 67 years. It is in all original condition, except for the paint and rubber products.


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