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The Penn 30 has local origins. It was built by the Penn Motor Car Company is a factory on Thomas Boulevard in Pittsburgh, a few blocks from the Frick Art & Historical Center. Advertising for the vehicle boasted that it was, 'the best at any price,' but this statement did not hold sway. The company only produced cars for two years, from 1910-1912.Source - Frick Car Museum
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The engine is a Buda with a stroke of 5.25-inch and bore of 3 7/8 rated at 30 horsepower. The transmission is a three-speed selective with standard shift. Timken rear and internal emergency brakes and external foot brakes, coil and magneto made by Briggs. It has a plunger type oil pump. The tire size is 34 x 4.25 inches with 23-inch wheels, acetylene headlights and kerosene tail and side lamps. It is fitted with a siphon cooling system. It has a top speed of 55 mph and can cruise all day at 45 mph.
The car was completely restored by the owner in 2006.
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