1922 Biddle Model B-1

The Philadelphia, PA-based Biddle Company was in the automotive business from 1915 through 1922. The name 'Biddle' came from a prominent Philadelphia-based family. The company's president was Mc. I. Maris and the designer was Charles Fry. The cars they produced were well-built and of high quality. Power was from a Buda engine, the rear axle from Salisbury, worm and gear steering from Warner, Rudge-Whitworth provided the wire wheels, and the electrics were sourced from Westinghouse. Engine options included a 226.4 cubic-inch or a 350.5 cubic-inch unit.

In the front of the Biddle cars was a vee-style radiator reminiscent of the Mercedes 28-95 models. The coachwork for most of the bodies was performed by Fleetwood of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.

The 1920 Model B-1 was available in several body styles, including a roadster, tourer, coupe, limousine, brougham, and Speedway.

by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011