 |  |  |  |
1916 Rauch and Lang JX6 Double Control news, pictures, and information | ||
| Tweet | ||
The Rauch & Lang automobiles were electrically powered and often adorned with luxurious amenities. The electric motor provided benefits over the gas-powered engine. Starting the automobile was easy, especially when compared with the rudimentary means of spinning a crank to start an electric motor. The electric motor was quiet and did not produce fumes. The draw-back was that it could only travel a short distance before requiring a recharge. As the years progressed, so did the gas-powered engine. The horsepower was increased, exhaust systems were created, and the electric starter was introduced. The electric powered automobile could no longer compete.
The Rauch and Lang Carriage Company was located in Cleveland, Ohio and began their business by creating carriages and coaches. From 1905 through 1916 they produced automobiles. The automobiles they produced, both open and closed versions, were expensive and purchased mostly by rich urban women. Many of the vehicles featured a seat outside of the closed compartment for the driver. With their coachbuilding expertise's, they were able to create elaborate and exquisite automobiles that were easy to drive and comfortable to ride.
An advertisement for their automobiles read 'Whatever your ideas today, you are certain to come to the conclusion, sooner or later, that an enclosed automobile like the Rauch & Lang Electric combines all the desirable features and eliminates all the well-known annoyances and much of the expense incident to gasoline cars.'
In 1916 they merged with Baker Electric and became known as Baker, Rauch & Lang Company. In 1920 the automobile production line was purchased by Stevens-Duryea Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The Cleveland Company, known as Baker, remained in business producing trucks and industrial vehicles until the 1980s.
This 1916 Rauch & Lang JX6 Double Control had a factory price of $3000 and had seating for four passengers. It has dual steering, brake, and motor controls which makes it convenient for the driver to sit in either the front seat or the back seat.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2006
The Rauch and Lang Carriage Company was located in Cleveland, Ohio and began their business by creating carriages and coaches. From 1905 through 1916 they produced automobiles. The automobiles they produced, both open and closed versions, were expensive and purchased mostly by rich urban women. Many of the vehicles featured a seat outside of the closed compartment for the driver. With their coachbuilding expertise's, they were able to create elaborate and exquisite automobiles that were easy to drive and comfortable to ride.
An advertisement for their automobiles read 'Whatever your ideas today, you are certain to come to the conclusion, sooner or later, that an enclosed automobile like the Rauch & Lang Electric combines all the desirable features and eliminates all the well-known annoyances and much of the expense incident to gasoline cars.'
In 1916 they merged with Baker Electric and became known as Baker, Rauch & Lang Company. In 1920 the automobile production line was purchased by Stevens-Duryea Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The Cleveland Company, known as Baker, remained in business producing trucks and industrial vehicles until the 1980s.
This 1916 Rauch & Lang JX6 Double Control had a factory price of $3000 and had seating for four passengers. It has dual steering, brake, and motor controls which makes it convenient for the driver to sit in either the front seat or the back seat.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2006
| VOLVO CAR GROUP ALMOST DOUBLES PRODUCTION OF THE INNOVATIVE V60 PLUG-IN HYBRID | |
 | The success of the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, continues. Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is now ramping up production by 90 per cent, just to keep up with the demand. The increased demand, especially in Holland, Belgium and Italy, means that the Plug-in Hybrid production at Volvo Cars' Torslanda plant in Sweden will be increased continuously from 150 to 282 units per week. All in all, Volvo Cars will produce 7,600 plug-in hybrids in 2013 - and the 2014 tar...[Read more...] |
| SUPERIOR DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE: BREMBO PRESENTS THE NEW 'EXTREMA' CALIPER | |
 | Well known as a benchmark setter in the field of brake systems, Brembo has always been synonymous with performance and innovation: concepts perfectly reflected in the new brake system designed for the supercar 'Made in Maranello', the successor to the Ferrari Enzo, unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show. In developing the new 'Extrema' caliper, Brembo affirms its DNA as an experimenter and researcher of solutions that continue to raise the already high standards of the company's products. ...[Read more...] |
| BMW I3 CONCEPT COUPE: EUROPEAN PREMIERE PLUS INTELLIGENT RANGE-ENHANCING SOLUTIONS | |
 | The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio. At the same time they show how high-performance, zero-emission mobility is also able to deliver when it comes to emotional excitement and sheer appeal. Both models are built around BMW eDrive technology, which will pr...[Read more...] |
| NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC (RACING COMPETITION) TAKES ZERO EMISSION STRATEGY TO A NEW DIMENSION - THE RACE TRACK | |
 | The name on the back panel, just under the massive adjustable rear wing, says Nissan LEAF. The powertrain is an 100 percent zero emission advanced Lithium-ion battery design, just like that found on the world's first affordable mass market electric vehicle. And despite its lack of rear doors, rear seat, trunk, audio system, navigation, carpeting and other amenities, there is a discernable family resemblance. But that is where the similarities between the production Nissan LEAF and the Nissan...[Read more...] |
| Success for Ferrari at Beijing Autoshow. Huge crowds on the stand to see the F12berlinetta and the HY-KERS | |
 | After a hugely successful unveiling at Geneva, the F12berlinetta, the first in a new generation of Maranello's flagship12-cylinder cars, makes its Asian debut at the Beijing International Motor Show. The event will also host the world premiere of the evolution of the HY-KERS concept, coupling hybrid technology with mid-rear architecture to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on the combined cycle by 40 per cent whilst boosting performance. The F12berlinetta is the most powerful and high-p...[Read more...] |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1916 |
| Packard Twin Six ($2,650-$4,860) |
| Cadillac Type 53 ($2,075-$3,875) |
| Mercer 22-72 ($2,750-$3,000) |
| Rauch and Lang: 1911-1920 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Rauch and Lang History |
| Other models by Rauch and Lang |
| Related Articles and Event Coverage |
| Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum |
