Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Driven, Worked on, Owned, and of course, no longer being made


During 1905, the Upton sold for US$2,500 and was promoted as "the best proposition for the money in the United States." The vehicle had some unusual features including "bullet shaped headlights" which were connected to turn with the steering wheel and a drive shaft brake in addition to a separate brake on each rear wheel. The car was equipped with a 4-cylinder, vertical engine and a 3-speed transmission with direct drive. It also came complete with two acetylene headlights, two side lights, one rear light, a French horn and rubber mats and tools.
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