Holsman Highwheeler Surrey 1907

Holsman Automobile Co, USA

The Holsman was a highwheeler which sold in considerable numbers in the mid-west of America. Designed to be used mainly in country areas over rough and unsealed roads, it was a true horseless carriage. Its peculiar rope drive was controlled by a lever which also worked the brakes and reverse gear. This exhibit was the demonstration car for the NZ agent, Mr H M Hayward of Lower Hutt.

Horizontally opposed twin cylinders, 101 mm bore, 101 mm stroke, air cooled, four-cycle, mechanical exhaust valves, automatic inlet valves. Price in 1907 $US800.