Continental Flyer

imported_Gordon Handy · January 29th, 2004

I have recently purchased a Continental Flyer car, built in 1933 in Ohio. I believe the company went out of business during the depression.Can anyone give me any more information on the company and if many of these cars are still going? This car is powered with the six cylinder flat top continental engine and is a lovely old runner [color:\\"blue\\"] [/color]

Shawn Miller · January 29th, 2004

Doesnt ring a bell at all to me, you might try posting this on AACA as well since they embrace a whole lt more makes of cars than we do. I am sure someone there knows something about your car.

Shawn Miller
CCCA webmaster

January 29th, 2004

Gordon: Here is the information you have requested. Continental located in grand Rapids Michigan 1933 to 1934. The Continental began life as the De Vaux in 1932 the firm went out of business and Continental Motors Corporation stepped in and continued to build a revised version fo the De Vaux. Continental was produced from 1932 till 1934. In 1933 they produced three different models the Beacon 4 cylinder, the Flyer 6 cylinder model rated at 65 horse power and had a wheel base 107 inches, the other model was the Ace 6 cylinder rated at 85 horse power and had a wheel base of 114 inches. I hope this is the information that you are looking for.

Ed Miller · January 29th, 2004

The Continental Automobile Company lasted all of two years, viz.: 1933 and 1934. Using Continental six and four cylinder engines of modest displacement and power (143 cubic inches and 38 H.P. for its four cylinder model). There were three 1933 models: Beacon 4, Flyer 6 and the top of the line Ace. I believe all had the same short wheelbase of 101 inches. Caveat: rarity does not equal value unless coupled with demand. This is definately not a Classic as defined by the CCCA but would be of much interest at almost any car show. Enjoy your new car.

January 29th, 2004

Gordon: The total production for the Continental for 1933 was 3,310 cars. There were four models produced of the Flyer in 1933. A 2 passenger roadster selling for $450.00, commercial coupe price $490.00, two door sedan price $510.00, and four door sedan price $535.00.