Museum needs info

[Povertycove]

As many of you know, my 1931 Transcontinent convertible coupe is going into a museum for the next two years, as the centerpiece for a studied display of automobile advertising. They need to know the following for their i.d. Poster:

1. Original price of the car

2. Weight of the car.

 

 

I know the basic specs of the car.. wb, hp., etc.  I just don't know the price or the weight. Any help?

Alex Huppe

[theKiwi]

For the price, try finding an advertisement for the car - here's on on Ebay for a similar car that gives a price

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112617523603?ul_noapp=true

 

At least for my Series 11A sedan, the Operators Manual has the weight listed.

 

Roger

[Akstraw]

I suppose you could just weigh it....

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Alex,

 

If you look at the Franklin Service Bulletin #593, January 10, 1931 you will find the weights and prices of the 1931 series 151 convertible coupe at 3,775 pounds and $2,395.00 dollars. The deluxe model 153 (with slanted windshield) is 4,050 pounds and $2,765 dollars.

The Service bulletins are available on the club website members only section.

 

Hope this helps

Bill Joline

[hook]

Alex,

The prices and weights I gave you are base price. This includes 4 artillery type wood wheels, no spare tire & tube. Wire wheels, spare wheels, tires & tubes and duel side mounts are extras. Just like today, they get you in the door and then start adding the accessories that they know you want!

Bill

[Povertycove]

Bill, thanks for the scholarship. It's exactly what I needed. Though my car has wire wheels and side mounts, the base price is what is relevant here. The car is heavier than I thought. You get free admission to the Seal Cove Automobile Museum!