Chalmers Motor Company factory automobile chassis photo automobile

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
Chalmers auto
.
Chalmers Motor Company
was an American automobile company located in Detroit, Michigan. It was named after Hugh Chalmers of the National Cash Register Company. Like Maxwell the brand is now owned by Chrysler.
The Chalmers was formed when Hugh Chalmers bought out the interests of ER Thomas in the Thomas-Detroit company in 1908, and renamed the company Chalmers-Detroit. The name was changed to Chalmers in 1911.
Chalmers flourished in the 1910s. During 1917 following April's declaration of war, Maxwell Motor Co took over Chalmers' operations to make cars and trucks for the US Government. Chalmers then faltered in the 1920s post-World War I recession. It merged with the Maxwell Automobile Company, forerunner of Chrysler, in 1922, and ended all production in late 1923.
With a 115 in (2921 mm) wheelbase on 34 in (86 cm) wheels, Chalmers were expensive cars for the period. The
30 Touring
and the
30 Roadster
sold for US00, when the Black could be had as low as 5, the Brush Runabout for US5, Western's Gale Model A US0, and the high-volume Oldsmobile Runabout for US0, while Cole 30 was US00, and the Oakland 40 was US00. The Chalmers
30 Coupe
at US2400 was nearer the US00 Enger 40, while
40 Touring
and
40 Roadster
at US2750 and
40 Torpedo
at US3000 were still below American's lowest-price model, at US50 (its highest was US50).
Taking part in early racing, a Chalmers won the 1910 Glidden Tour.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way.  This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 11" (ca. 20 x 27 cm).
It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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