Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 3868
Emerging in 1908, E-M-F was started by Everitt, Metzger, and
Flanders by merging the Wayne Automobile Company with the Northern
Motor Car Company. Combining their unique talents, Detroit
coachbuilder Barney Everitt, former Cadillac sales manager William
Metzger, and Henry Ford's former production manager Walter
Flanders, E-M-F would quickly land themselves within the top five
selling automobile brands in 1909. When reviewed by Motor Age
Magazine, the review was impressive; "Who would have believed that
four cylinders, 30 hp, five-passenger capacity, selective type of
transmission, quick detachable tires and double ignition system
could be purchased for $1,250?"
Utilizing an existing network of Studebaker wagon dealers, E-M-F
was able to climb from the fourth best-selling car in the USA in
1910, to the second best-selling vehicle in 1911, thanks to the
mid-level pricepoint of E-M-F, which offered an attractive
alternative to Henry Ford's low-priced Model T. Despite strong
sales, tensions among the partners and ongoing litigation would
lead to a Studebaker take-over and by 1913 all E-M-F cars were
badged as Studebakers.
With just a three-year production cycle, this rare E-M-F Model 30
is offered in a charming five-passenger touring configuration
complete with period-appropriate brass lights and accessories
providing a uniquely period touring experience. Acquired by Mr.
Steinman in the late 1990s, this EMF has since been retro-fitted
with an electric starter providing greater ease of use. Equipped
with four-wheel leaf spring suspension and rear mechanical drum
brakes, this Model 30 utilizes a single updraft carburetor to
deliver an impressive 30 horsepower. Eligible for a number of
vintage touring events, this AACA National First Prize winning EMF
Model 30 is a fine example of a rarely seen breed.
