1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 Seven Passenger Touring

E.R. Thomas introduced his first namesake in 1903. He used engineering that was developed back in the late 1890s and began producing a four-cylinder engine that would power his new automobile - The Thomas Flyer. Thomas was considered a marketing genius, and one would note that his cars were painted very bright colors - in this case, red. The cars were also quite powerful for their time.

In 1908, E.R. Thomas decided to enter the Great Race from New York to Paris. With little time to prepare, Thomas used a stock 1907 Thomas Flyer. After some 13,300 miles and 171 days had passed, the Thomas turned into Paris to claim victory. Sadly, despite this success, Thomas ceased production just a few years later, in 1913.

This Thomas Flyer is a remarkable example of high-horsepower early American Brass. It has a 267 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine producing 72 horsepower. The wheelbase is 137 inches and has a 4-speed manual transmission. The Thomas Flyer will always remain one of the most important early American automobiles ever manufactured. The 7-passenger Touring is a wonderful example of the genius and foresight of E.R. Thomas: A wonderful car with a great history.