Guest Posted February 8, 2001 Share Posted February 8, 2001 Drake Six automobile Do any exist? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you<P>[This message has been edited by Milligan R (edited 03-06-2001).]<BR><p>[ 02-28-2002: Message edited by: Milligan R ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted February 8, 2001 Share Posted February 8, 2001 Drake Six (US) 1922<P>Drake Motor & Tire Mfg. Co., Knoxville, Tenn<BR>The Drake Six only appeared in prototype and was projected in two touring models which<BR>were to sell at $2,195 and $1,195 respectively.<P>That?s the only information I can come up with. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2001 Share Posted February 11, 2001 I have some extra information about the Drake automobile. The company's advertising slogan was "Built Like the Rock of Gibraltar". The main body style was a 5 seater touring car with a choice of artillery wood or disc wheels. The cars were<BR>described as having "attractive lines", and a distinctive radiator design. The Six was powered by a Herschell-Spillmann Model 11000<BR>engine.<BR>One special 7 seater touring car was built for a silent-screen movie actress (name unknown). The car was included in factory adevertising. Approximately 10-15 Sixes were built before the company failed.<BR>The company also planned to produce its own<BR>brand of Drake Tyres as well. The tyre business never started due to a lack of finance. The cars built were all equipped with Firestone tyres. The companu also built a prototype truck and tractor, but production of these vehicles also did not occur.<P>I hope that this information is of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Lay Posted February 13, 2001 Share Posted February 13, 2001 I live about 40 minutes from Knoxville - as far as any of our East TN Region members are aware - no Drakes are in existant. There was an excellent 2 or 3 page article by Keith Marvin in "Antique Automobile" during 1985 - may be the July/August issue - but definitely 1985 - I looked it up last year for an interested party. There are photos and records of the Drake in the McClung Collection at the Knox County Public Library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Graham Clayton Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 A special Six was manufactured for silent film actress Mildred Reardon. The hood was of polished aluminium, and appeared to have 6 portholes in two rows of three along each side. An original photo of this car was on sale at eBay:http://tinyurl.com/94s24d9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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