Vehicle Description
1907 Jewell Model D Runabout� Rare Ohio-built marque One of
approximately 1,000 models made between 1905 and 1909 Production
number 645 Older restoration that still shows well today� Stored in
a museum display room since the early 2000s Red exterior with a
black seat and original black soft top 8 hp, two-cycle
single-cylinder engine Two-speed planetary transmission Original
kerosene lanterns� Top speed of 30 mph 68-inch wheelbase� � If
you're seeking something unique to pilot on the grounds of your
estate or a rarity to add to your automobile collection,
MotoeXotica Classic Cars is very pleased to offer a true horseless
carriage, this 1907 Jewell Model D Runabout equipped with a�8 hp,
two-cycle single-cylinder engine and two-speed planetary
transmission. The red body is in overall good condition. There are
no glass panels, as was common on early 20th century vehicles. This
model also lacks lights but it has a pair of original front lamps
that can be lighted with kerosene. This runabout rolls on Firestone
28x3 tires surrounding black spoke metal wheels. The body panels
are solid and in good shape. The all original soft top is in good
condition for being over 110 years old! The engine bay is tidy and
all the hard to find components seem to be there. That black,
half-padded bench seat is in overall good condition. There is no
carpet but a wood floor. There is no instrument panel but the car
has a four-spoke, wood rim steering wheel, a change from other
vehicles of that era, which were tiller-controlled. The wheel has
two ancillary stalks, a single floor pedal and the vehicle's
gearshift lever is good shape. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio,
the Forest City Motor Car Company formed in 1905 and lasted until
1909, making about 1,000 models. In 1907, the Model D was sold for
US$600. It was equipped with exterior a single-cylinder, two-cycle
engine with eight horsepower. The transmission had two speeds,
forward and reverse. The car also came with lamps and a storm front
and tools. In 1905, five Cleveland, Ohio businessmen joined
together to form the Forest City Motor Company, playing on their
city's longtime nickname: The Forest City. They built a prototype
car and began seeking investors. The best source of finance,
however, came from Massillon, Ohio, about 50 miles to the south, so
the Forest City Motor Company left the Forest City and, in 1906,
began manufacturing a car called the Jewell. A single-cylinder
high-wheeler with rope drive, it had a runabout body that could be
tilted upward to access the engine. Sales were somewhat lackluster,
so the car was updated in design and along the way renamed as
"Jewel." By 1908, a four-cylinder Rutenber-engined car, of fairly
conventional front engine-rear drive design, was introduced. This
improved model was built through 1909, by which time new investors
Herbert Croxton and Forrest Keeton had changed the company name to
Croxton-Keeton Motor Company. Under its auspices, they built
Croxton-Keetons and later Croxtons until 1914. This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt Kansas
title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: 645 Note: Please see full terms
and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any
said vehicle, thank you.
