1917 Elcar Model E

The Elcar Company was formed in late 1915 by the Pratt brothers (William B. and George B.). At the time they were building the Pratt car, which they discontinued to focus on the Elcar. The Pratt was a four- and six-cylinder car priced in the $2,000 range. The Elcar was powered by a Lycoming four-cylinder engine and priced in the $800 range. A six-cylinder model was added to the lineup for the 1918 model year.

1917 Elcar Model E photo
Cloverlead Roadster
Chassis #: 3627
Engine #: DXU39042
View info and history
Auction entries : 1
In mid-1921, the brothers sold out to a group of former Auburn executives named F. B. Sears, A.M. Graffis, G.W. Bundy, and W.H. Denison. The company's name was subsequently changed to Elcar Motor Company and remained in business until 1931. Mr. Sears served as the president and Mr. Graffis was the chief engineer.

By the close of 1922, the company tried its hand at producing taxicabs, after beating out Driggs for the contract to produce 1,000 cabs for the Diamond Taxicab Company of New York City.

In 1925, the company introduced a Lycoming eight-cylinder powered model, and after 1926 no longer offered the four-cylinder model.

1917 Elcar Model E photo
Cloverlead Roadster
Chassis #: 3627
Engine #: DXU39042
View info and history
Auction entries : 1
The 1917 Elcar models included four-cylinder models with body styles including a touring, cloverleaf roadster, sedan, and roadster. The wheelbase measured 115 inches and the engine offered 35 horsepower.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020

Similarly Priced Vehicles

1917 Elcar Model E Vehicle Profiles

1917 Elcar Model E vehicle information
Cloverlead Roadster

Chassis #: 3627
Engine #: DXU39042

Recent Vehicle Additions

Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

1917 Model E
$845-$8,014
1917 Elcar Model E Base Price : $845

Compare: Lower | Higher | Similar

Related Automotive News

Mecum Offers 600 Collector Cars At The Daytime Auction, Aug. 15-17

Mecum Offers 600 Collector Cars At The Daytime Auction, Aug. 15-17

Historically Significant Classic and Collector Cars Teeing Off at Del Monte Golf Course Walworth, Wis. – Aug. 13, 2018 – Mecum Auctions, the worlds largest collector car auction company, is set to return to the Del Monte Golf Course...
Trump Charlotte Concours d'Elegance

Trump Charlotte Concours d'Elegance

The third annual Trump National Concours dElegance was held near the shores of Lake Norman on the nationally ranked and world-renowned Trump National Golf Club-Charlotte. The location has been named one of the most spectacular and exciting courses...
AMELIA CONCOURS' EXTRAORDINARY DREAM CARS HYPER-EXOTICS AND RACING PROTOTYPES

AMELIA CONCOURS' EXTRAORDINARY DREAM CARS HYPER-EXOTICS AND RACING PROTOTYPES

Le Mans and Rolex 24 racecars are the marathoners of motorsport. Since 1949 the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been the nursery of the sports- prototype concept typified best by the 1949 Le Mans-winning Ferrari 166 MM barchetta, wearing svelte coachwork by...

DIESEL ENGINES EMERGING AS NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE OF GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT

Manufacturers Cite Increased Range, Fuel Availability %26 Better Performance at Altitude As Major Benefits of Diesel Engines Washington, D.C. – With several major aircraft and engine manufacturers recently announcing the development of new diesel aircraft...
Auctions America Continues Successful 2013 Season with its Annual Fall Carlisle Sale

Auctions America Continues Successful 2013 Season with its Annual Fall Carlisle Sale

Auctions America rounds out its 2013 auction season in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 3-4 Two-day Fall Carlisle sale, held in conjunction with the Carlisle Events Collector Car Swap Meet %26 Corral, features a diverse roster of 300 classics, exot...

Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production.