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Aurora, Model 'A,' 14–16 H.P

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Aurora, Model "A," 14–16 H.P.  Aurora Motor Works, North Aurora, Ill.

PRICE: $650
BODY: Runabout body
SEATS: 2 passengers
WEIGHT: 1,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 2 inches
STEERING: Wheel steer; pinion gear
BRAKES: Rear hub band brakes and transmission brakes
SPRINGS: Half elliptical, front; full elliptical, rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed horizontal, under hood
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust on opposite sides of motor
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3 point suspension
COOLING: Water; triangular tube special radiator; thermo-siphon
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries
CARBURETER: Holly
LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle on steering column
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary transmission
SPEEDS: 2 forward and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft driven