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The
1906 Mason: Its a Deusey!
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1905 Fred and August Duesenberg designed and built a
prototype automobile called the Marvel. Its design
impressed Edward R. Mason who formed the Mason Motor Car
Company in 1906 to produce vehicles under the brothers
guidance. They located their plant at 114 South East 5th
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Mason’s
ownership continued until 1909 when Fred L. Maytag purchased the
company. Maytag’s Waterloo plant produced 2 -cylinder cars
under the Mason name and 4-cylinder as Maytag. Edward Mason
regained control of the company in 1912, but by 1915 production
stopped.
Fred
and Augie Duesenberg left the Mason-Maytag Motor Car Company in
1912 and began developing race cars and a variety of engines.
From 1920 to 1937 Duesenberg produced cars under their own name
and as Cord and Auburn automobiles. Their cars became symbols of
the wealthy and were respected for there technology, speed and
design
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Specifications
for the 1906 Mason Runabout
With
Delivery Box Modification
Cost:
$1,250
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| Engine.... |
2-Cylinder |
| Engine
Type.... |
Horizontal
- Opposed |
| Engine
weight.... |
350
lbs. |
| Stroke
& Bore.... |
5
inch |
| Horsepower.... |
24
hp |
| Power
transfer.... |
Chain
Drive |
| Weight.... |
1,850
lbs. |
| Wheel
base.... |
96
inches |
| Tire
size.... |
32
x 3 1/2 inches |
| Brakes.... |
Expanding
type on rear hub |
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Body.... |
Wood |
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The State Historical
Society of Iowa is seeking information on Iowa built
automobiles, trucks, and tractors. If you can provide
information or photographs to document Iowa vehicles, please
contact us at: Michael.Smith@iowa.gov
or by telephone at 515-281-5627.
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