1915 Detroit Electric Model 61

Manufactured by the Anderson Electric Car Company, Detroit Electrics were purchased primarily by wealthy women who preferred a simple but elegant car for short local trips. Two hand levers controlled the car. The long lever was used to steer while the short lever regulated speed. Both could be folded out of the way when the car was not being driven to make entrances and exits easier. Without a conventional internal combustion motor, gearbox, or chain drive, the Detroit was extremely quiet to operate. In production longer than any other electric car, the Detroit was built from 1907 to approximately 1939. It is credited with being the first production automobile to use curved glass.

Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. Gift of Cynthia B. Murphy in honor of Virginia B. and Henry A. Braun

Source - Petersen Museum