Vehicle Description
1912 Rambler Cross Country Touring Car
Designer: Thomas Jeffrey
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Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000
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Chassis Number: 30374
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Engine: 283 cid L-head in-line 4-cylinder
1-barrel Carburetor/38 bhp
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Rear Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 10,165 Showing
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Dependable Horseless Carriage Touring Car
Up-graded Electrics for Driving Pleasure
Well Appointed with Period Accessories
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The Model: Climbing up family trees can be fun and interesting,
especially when tracing the roots of a vintage automobile. One of
America's most successful pioneer automakers was Thomas Jeffrey,
who unlike many others in these early days of motoring, did not
apply his name to the horseless carriages he was producing. His
claim to fame was the Rambler, first applied to a line of fine
bicycles starting in 1897, and then to a line of early automobiles
that won praise by customers and the press alike, starting in 1900.
Rambler continued to develop and improve upon their designs. Thomas
Jeffrey may have been the founder, but he had a lot of
encouragement and contributions from his very talented son Charles.
When the senior Jeffrey died in 1910, his son took over the
operations and continue to build on the solid foundation. When the
improved 1912 models were released, they presented all the latest
in automotive technology for the day. Thanks to the creative genius
of Ned Jordan, the new Ramblers had names that invoked visions of
speed and durability, hence the moniker Cross-Country was applied
to these handsome touring cars.
The Car: This outstanding example of the Rambler Cross-Country is
ready to tour wherever you want to travel. Restored a number of
years ago this car has been well maintained and has been equipped
to make it compatible with modern traffic needs such as turn
signals and a working brake light for safety and an electric
self-starter. All wiring concealed so as not disturb the visual
impact of this stately car. Finished in a rich Burgundy, the top
has been skillfully recreated as the original, including the
four-pane windows to the rear. A special touch is the top's inner
liner done in red, which accents the black leather diamond tufted
seats. It is equipped with Solar model 1132 cowl lamps and a
Prest-O-Lite gas headlamp system. Other motoring accessories
include a period Stewart-Warner combination speedometer/odometer
and a rim-wound Phenney-Walker dash-mounted clock. The consignor of
this special Rambler has enjoyed putting on a number of
trouble-free miles with this vehicle and reports it is road-ready,
able to take part in the upcoming touring season in grand style.
