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1909 Holsman Highwheeler pictures and wallpaper
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1909 Holsman Highwheeler news, pictures, and information

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Built in Chicago from 1903 to 1910, the Holsman (also known as a 'highwheeler' or 'Motor Buggy') was little more than a standard buggy powered by a small engine rather than by horse. This true 'horseless carriage' evolved out of the need for a practical car that could be driven successfully over the incredibly poor roads of the period, which were 'muddy, rutty, rough or rocky.'

The short-lived phenomena of the highwheeler became obsolete as roads improved and air-filled (pneumatic) tires became more reliable.

This 1909 Holsman High Wheel Runabout is powered by a two-cylinder engine rated at 12.8 horsepower. It rides on an 80-inch wheelbase and sold new for $550.
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