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The Star Two Door Sedan was manufactured by the Star division of Durant Motors.

Star Two Door Sedan specifications (1926 data)

  • Color – Blue lacquer with nickel radiator
  • Seating Capacity – Five
  • Wheelbase – 102 inches
  • Wheels – Wood
  • Tires - 30” x 3-1/2” cord
  • Service Brakes – Contracting on rear
  • Emergency Brakes – Expanding on rear
  • Engine - Four cylinder, vertical, cast en bloc, 3-3/8 x 4-1/4 inches; head removable; valves in side; H.P. 18.2 N.A.C.C. rating
  • Lubrication – Full force feed
  • Crankshaft - Three bearing
  • Radiator – Cellular type
  • Cooling – Centrifugal water pump
  • Ignition – Storage Battery
  • Starting System – Two Unit
  • Voltage – Six
  • Wiring System – Single
  • Gasoline System – Vacuum
  • Clutch – Single plate dry disc
  • Transmission – Selective sliding
  • Gear Changes – 3 forward, 1 reverse
  • Drive – Spiral bevel
  • Springs – Semi-elliptic
  • Rear Axle – Semi-floating
  • Steering Gear – Worm and gear

Standard equipment

New car price included the following items:

  • tools
  • jack
  • speedometer
  • ammeter
  • motor driven horn
  • ignition theft lock
  • demountable rims
  • spare tire carrier

Closed cars have the following standard:

  • sun visor
  • rear vision mirror
  • windshield wiper

Optional equipment

The following was available at an extra cost:

none listed

Prices

New car prices were F.O.B. factory, plus Tax:

  • Touring - $540
  • Coupster - $625
  • Coupé - $715
  • Two Door Sedan - $750
  • Four Door Sedan - $820

See also

References

  • Slauson, H. W.; Howard Greene (1926). "Leading American Motor Cars". Everyman's Guide to Motor Efficiency. New York: Leslie-Judge Company.