1909 Chalmers-Detroit Model E Roadster
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Chalmers-Detroit's corporate history is bookended by connections to two significant American auto companies. Chalmers was founded in 1908 by Roy Chapin and Howard Coffin, who went on to establish Hudson. At its end in 1924, Chalmers was absorbed into Chrysler. In between, the company built popular but relatively expensive four- and six-cylinder automobiles. This 1909 Model E roadster sold for $2,800.
Chalmers-Detroit's corporate history is bookended by connections to two significant American auto companies. Chalmers was founded in 1908 by Roy Chapin and Howard Coffin, who went on to establish Hudson. At its end in 1924, Chalmers was absorbed into Chrysler. In between, the company built popular but relatively expensive four- and six-cylinder automobiles. This 1909 Model E roadster sold for $2,800.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1909
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.119.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 73.25 in
Width: 66.25 in
Length: 161.5 in
Diameter: 26.375 in
Inscriptions
Hubs: CHALMERS / DETROIT Headlights: 118 / MANUFACTURED BY / GRAY & DAVIS / AMESBURY, / MASS. U.S.A. Tail lamp: 115 / MANUFACTURED BY / GRAY & DAVIS / AMESBURY, MASS. U.S.A. Folding windshield marked on sides: CLEAR VISION AUTOMATIC ALBANY N.Y. / COX BRASS MFG CO.