1909 Chalmers-Detroit Model E Roadster

Summary

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.

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