1929 Durant 70

Special features

  • Wheelbase 119 inches
  • Red Seal Continental Motor – Six Cylinder, 70 horsepower
  • Bendix Four-Wheel Brakes
  • Morse Silent Timing Chain
  • Full Force Feed Lubrication
  • Four Forward Speed Transmission: Silent third, Double High
  • Adjustable, built-in shutter on radiator.
  • Speed up to 80 miles per hour.

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coupe$1,195.001
Four Door Sedan$1,285.001
De Luxe Coupe3$1,335.001,2
De Luxe Four Door Sedan3$1,425.001
Chassis$975.001 1

Serial number range

  • C-1001 to C-1562
  • L-1001 to L-1562
  • T-1001 to T-1562

Specifications

Engine70 horsepower, 6 cylinder, high compression, rubber mounted Red Seal Continental motor in unit with transmission. Licensed horsepower 27.34. 7 bearing crankshaft; Morse silent timing chain.
LubricationForce feed lubrication; oil filtrator.
Cooling systemImproved type cellular honey-comb radiator. Built in type shutter. Centrifugal water pump, thermostatic control for most efficient motor temperature. Thermostat built in motor. Electric heat indicator on dash.
Fuel systemAir cleaner; vacuum gasoline feed; gasoline strainer; gasoline tank in rear; electric gas gauge on dash.
Electric systemAuto-Lite electrical equipment.
Lighting system–
ClutchSingle plate clutch.
TransmissionFour forward speeds. Double high transmission. Fourth speed, or high, for straight away driving. Third, or second high, for acceleration and rapid hill climbing — 50 to 60 miles per hour. Third and fourth positively quiet.
Front axle–
Rear axleSemi-floating axle; 3,72 to 1 ratio.
Steering gear–
BrakesLarge Bendix 4-wheel brakes
FrameHeavily constructed frame.
SpringsShock absorbers front and rear.
WheelsTires 29 x 5.50.
Wheelbase–
BodyCowl molding. Cowl lamps on brackets. Overall length 175-7/16 inches.
Deluxe equipmentSix wire wheels (two mounted in front fenders), trunk rack, rear bumper.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V8#1, V13#1, V19#4, V20#4, V21#2