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Some more Brass Era autos

Steve Williams · 2024-12-02T05:03:52Z

Have been thorughly enjoying Geoff Jewett's brass era thread and everyone's additions and thought I might contribute a few pictures of mine. Love the cars, have a few, but wondered, what defines a Brass Era automobile? The Brass Era is an American term for the early period of automotive manufacturing, named for the prominent brass fittings used during this time for such features as lights and radiators. It is generally considered to encompass 1896 through 1915, a time when cars were often referred to as horseless carriages. Early automakers turned to brass for their vehicles for both its looks and function. It held up well against tarnishing and bad weather, but required regular polishing to maintain its appearance. Through this period, electric, gasoline, and steam propulsion power were the power trains of choice, though gas-powered internal combustion engines were dominant by the end of this period. The agreed-upon cutoff of the Brass Era was 1915, the final year that the Ford Model T was available with brass fitments. At this point the style had also begun to be considered outdated, and by the 1920s few if any vehicles continued to employ brass in their designs. - Wikkipedia Pre-Brass Era vehicles Tough to polish this 1st brass "truck" which was designed to haul artillery. Unfortunately the French official which was championing the experiment lost his job, thus the financing and the expertise learned was also lost. Sometimes wonder if steam might not been more significant now if that had not been the case. All three models by Brumm Two of the English ventures. Goldsworth Gurney's Steam-stage-coach could travel the 106 miles between London and Bath at ~12 mph carrying 18 passengers in 1828. Brass Era vehicles Three Important early autos. Karl Benz's Patent-Motorwagon, the 1st gasoline powered vehicle of 1885 on the right. The 1st Mercedes of 1901 on the left, it's importance described under the 1/18th scale model below. Both Mercedes had shed their brass and also their fenders in order to race, both by Distiller. There is a blue fendered road car available. The one in the middle is the first Audi, Type A of 1909 nicely shown in one of Geoff's threads. Three 1903 Model A Cadillac's differently bodied, these 1st Caddies are by eMc A pretty hodge-podge with a red 1906 Renault in the back. A Brumm Model 1906 Rolls Royce 10hp, 2 seater, Phaeton body by Barker toward the back, 2 views, some of the front and some of the rear end. Top Marques Model Early speed racing cars, mixed years but most are of the brass era. The yellow one holds the 1st official LSR (land speed record) and was electric powered. The Peerless Green Dragon has a frame but no floor under the drivers feet and seat & that's just nuts. Dust & Glory Models Shed the fenders, add a number, and race. Dust & Glory Models

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18/12/2024 7:01 pm

@jkuvakas Thank-you. I'm sure we all wish him well.

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18/12/2024 7:22 pm

I got an immediate response from Vlad. He and his family are doing well and living in Germany. He hopes to resume work on his Cadillac Osceola next year.

I assured him we can wait on the Caddy. This has been an incredibly hard time for them and all the others who had to flee their country for safety.

John Kuvakas
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18/12/2024 7:38 pm

@jkuvakas I have a number of models from the Ukraine, and it saddens me to think of what may have happened to these people - notable Kherson Models! Unlike Kyiv, they've been - and are presently being - pummelled.

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18/12/2024 8:43 pm

@charles-rockett It is! Made by Abrex.

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18/12/2024 8:44 pm

@jkuvakas He pops in on Facebook now and then.

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Topic starter 18/12/2024 11:43 pm

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BTW Harv, just looked underneath both of my 1905 eMc Caddies and they don't have the extra wiring, struts, or the grey tubular sructure that your does. Vlad did a great job of extra detailing on your model and adding the clear display bottom so one can see it is brilliant.

Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve

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27/12/2024 6:08 pm

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A comparison (Vlad's photo).

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