1923 Star Station Wagon
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Artifact Overview
Billy Durant, ousted from General Motors for a second time, established Durant Motors in 1921. Durant's Star challenged Ford's Model T in the low-price field. In 1923 Star became the first significant American automobile offered in a factory-built station wagon version. While the Star was a hit, Durant stretched his finances too thin and Durant Motors ended operations in 1932.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1923
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Chassis by Star Motors, Inc., a subsidiary of Durant Motors, Inc.; body by Martin-Parry Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
83.16.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 86 in
Width: 66 in
Length: 151.5 in
Wheelbase: 102 in
Length: 3.125 in (Bore)
Length: 4.25 in (Stroke)
Diameter: 30 in (Wheel Diameter)
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