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- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Cyclecar Front Hub and Brake System." The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows side and cross-section views of the hub and brake assembly for a proposed cyclecar. Several design notes are also shown. Handwritten text in the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Drawn by JSB [James Scripps Booth], 7-29-20."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows three views of an engine block. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and end views of a 4-cylinder engine block. Various internal and exterior details are shown including cylinders, valves, spark plug, crankshaft, fan, belts, and a generator. A handwritten note in black pencil on the left side of the sheet shows "See later layout for chain drive at rear of flywheel. Motor for 'JSB' luxurious light car described in printed circular Sept., 1921. Drawn in Calif." Another handwritten note near the lower right edge shows "Propeller shaft at low level to gain 16" low floor." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth] Started 8-29-21" in pencil near the center lower edge of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One partially completed drawing of a proposed automobile. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of a proposed rear-engine vehicle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the body, steering and suspension components, and seats. The top and longitudinal views show a "flexible shaft" that was intended to operate the radiator fan at the front of the auto and would run along the side of the vehicle to the engine at the rear. Handwritten pencil notes near the lower left corner of the sheets list several steering system design advantages and disadvantages. The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], 10-28-1918, Layout No. 3."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows two views of engine components. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows: 1. Left side of sheet: front end view of engine. 2. Right side of sheet: side view of front portion of engine. Several parts are noted on the drawing, but the views were only partially completed. A handwritten note in black pencil at the lower right corner of the sheet shows "JSB [James Scripps Booth], started 9-16-21" and "Front end of JSB 4 cyl. motor when chain drive to lower level propeller shaft is installed behind the flywheel - See other drawings, JSB."
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows a profile view of an engine block. The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows a full-size view of the side of a 4-cylinder engine block. A fan, belt, and generator can be seen on the left side of the block. A distributor with four wire leads to spark plugs can be seen near the top of the block. An internal view of part of the crankshaft is shown near the lower right area of the block. A handwritten note in red pencil near the lower right corner of the sheet shows "See also colored drawing cross section, overhead valves & camshaft; worm driven." The drawing is signed "6-20-16, [?]E., JSB [James Scripps Booth]" in pencil near the lower left corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Cyclecar Rear Axle Assembly." The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows a cross-section view of the rear wheel and axle as well as a plan view of the rear brake. Several design notes and dimensions are also shown. Handwritten text in the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Interchangeable With Front Axle: Wheel Hub Complete With Bearings, Bearing Spacer, Brake Drum - Brake Band with Lower Supporting Bolt, Disc Wheel with Ring and Nuts, Brake Operating Lever, Hub Cap and Retaining Nut, Felt Washer Retainer, Brake Springs." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Calif., 7-30-1920" in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "'Vitesse' Airplane Type Autocycle - Pure Streamline Body." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, and storage areas. Handwritten pencil text beneath the title shows "8-19-18, J.S.B. [James Scripps Booth]," but several revision notes at the lower edge of the sheet show dates of "3-20-1920" and "Nov. 10, 1920." The drawing is shown at "1/4 Scale."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Autocycle Limited." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, front end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, gas tank, and storage areas. The name, "Vitesse," is shown at the top of the radiator on the front end view at the left side of the sheet. Six numbered arrows along the bottom show the locations of corresponding transverse cross-section views that are drawn on a separate sheet. (See object number 1960.169.009o.) Handwritten pencil notes near the lower right corner show "June, 1920," as well as "1/8 size model in wax made 10-7-1920" and "Complete car drawn on blackboard, 836 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, [California], July 24, 1920, - Some slight changes made then."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Original Rough Sketch for Rocket Cyclecar." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and front end views of a proposed 2-passenger cyclecar. The vehicle has the name, "Speedelia," shown on the hood. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, and chain drive. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 inch and is dated June, 1913. A table in the upper left corner of the sheet lists the names and addresses of six Midwestern automobile parts manufacturers. An adjacent table lists some vehicle dimensions.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Sections Thru Principal Layout of Autocycle." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows six numbered transverse cross-section views of the proposed vehicle starting with the front end (1) and continuing to the back end (6). Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, suspension components, battery, and muffler. The drawing is signed "Nov. 19, 1920, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" in pencil near the lower right corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
