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1915 Scripps-Booth Model C Navigation
James Scripps Booth disassembled the family's 1904 Winton Touring Car and, after putting it back together, taught them to drive it. He was fascinated with all things automotive, a bit eccentric, and wealthy - his father was president of the Detroit News and later started the Booth Newspaper chain. In 1912, he was swept up in the 'cyclecar' craze and built his own unique three-passenger vehicle at the astounding cost of $25,000.
Two years later, he and two uncles started the Scripps-Booth Company. They began building the Model C light car with such innovations as the first electric door locks and the first horn button in the center of the steering wheel. The off-set seating arrangement and jump seat was designed to hold three occupants. The firm was purchased by the Chevrolet Motor Company in 1917.
This Model C Roadster is powered by a four-cylinder engine rated at 18 horsepower. It has a top speed of 60 mph, and a wheelbase of 112 inches, and sold new for $775.
Two years later, he and two uncles started the Scripps-Booth Company. They began building the Model C light car with such innovations as the first electric door locks and the first horn button in the center of the steering wheel. The off-set seating arrangement and jump seat was designed to hold three occupants. The firm was purchased by the Chevrolet Motor Company in 1917.
This Model C Roadster is powered by a four-cylinder engine rated at 18 horsepower. It has a top speed of 60 mph, and a wheelbase of 112 inches, and sold new for $775.
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