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1911 International Harvester Model A news, pictures, and information

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International Harvester (IHC) has a history that dates back to 1899 when they built an experimental motor buggy in Chicago, IL. The company would take nearly a decade before they introduced their first motor vehicle to the public. the company finally did offer a product to the masses, the year was 1907 and the vehicle was basically a buggy with a motor. After establishing a business and building over 100 vehicles, the operation was moved to Akron, Ohio.

The International was powered by an opposed two-cylinder, four-stroke engine that around 15 horsepower. The wheels were large, wooden artillery style wheels commonly seen on 'highwheelers.'

This particular car was sold to a customer in Belgium. In the early 1980s, it was discovered in Brussels, Belgium and brought back to the United States where it was given a complete restoration. The work was done by volunteers, retired I.H.C. employees, member of the 'IHC Alumni Club' and the 'Harvester Engineering Retirees Organization.'

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
Auto Wagon
 
This is an example of the IH Autowagon as it was revised in 1910 to include a conventional appearing hood in the front. The filler cap sticking up through the hood is the fuel filler, as the air-cooled engine is mounted under the body and no radiator is needed.

In 1912, revised Models AA and MA (air cooled) and AW and MW (water cooled) appeared with the W models having a real radiator in the front of the hood. Wheel size was decreased to 38-inches from the previous 40 and 44-inch wheels while the wheelbase increased to 90-inch and a longer cargo box was fitted.
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