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Title |
1926 Cunningham Sports Touring |
Catalog Number |
1994.4 |
Collection |
Automobile |
Description |
Year: 1926 Make: Cunningham Model: Sports Body type: Touring James Cunningham, Son and Company was an early leader in high-end, specialty horse-drawn carriages. Incorporated in Rochester, New York in 1886, Cunningham successfully made the transition into the horseless carriage era. From World War 1 and into the twenties, Cunningham was well-known for its outstanding coachwork and mechanical design and was an early proponent of the V-8 engine. Cunninghams of this period were among the most expensive cars produced, ranging from $5,000 to $9,000. Thier annual production rarely exceeded 350 cars. The Cunningham clientele included such film celebrities such as Harold Lloyd and Mary Pickford. The distinctively-shaped parking lights on the front fenders were a common feature of the Cunningham. Exterior Color: Yellow and black Interior Color: Black, Pleated leather Wheelbase: 132 inches Engine: V-8 Transmission: Three speed manual Displacement: 414 cubic inches Horsepower: 90 at 2,400 rpm Weight: 4,500 lbs. Price When New: $6,300 Donated by Frank A. Kleptz of Terre Haute, Indiana. |
Date |
1926 |