1915 Chevrolet Royal Mail Roadster
THF91333 / 1915 Chevrolet Royal Mail Roadster
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Artifact Overview
Designed to appeal to adventurous drivers, Chevrolet's Royal Mail looked like a race car -- long hood, short rear deck, and a fuel tank behind the seats. Add the stylish fenders and a hood that flowed smoothly into the body and you had a rakish little car. Auto enthusiasts could race away with this vehicle for under one thousand dollars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
58.77.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 77 in
Width: 66.5 in
Length: 146 in
Wheelbase: 106.5 in
Inscriptions
Plate on dash: CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY / ROYAL MAIL / REG. U.S. PAT OFF. / FLINT MICHIGAN U.S.A.
Marked front top of radiator: CHEVROLET.
Specifications
Make & Model: 1915 Chevrolet Royal Mail roadster
Maker: Chevrolet Motor Company, Flint, Michigan
Engine: inline-4, overhead valves, 171 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual, nonsynchromesh
Height: 77 inches
Wheelbase: 106 inches
Width: 66.5 inches
Overall length: 146 inches
Weight: 2000 pounds
Horsepower: 24
Pounds per horsepower: 83.3
Price: $750
Average 1915 wage: $663 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 1 year, 1 month
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