1932 Frontenac 6-85

Special features

  • Simplified free wheeling
  • Automatic starting
  • Air-curve streamlines
  • Shield-design radiator
  • Sloping windshield
  • Roll-edge fenders
  • Adjustable steering wheel
  • Airplane-design instruments
  • Super power Continental motor
  • Bendix quiet positive four-wheel brakes.
  • Silent carburetion
  • Constant mesh transmission
  • Self adjusting shock absorbers
  • The cabriolet's top folds down into a special well to preserve the car's air-curve symmetry,

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Custom Sedan$1,2601
Custom Coupe$1,2601
Custom Cabriolet (Convertible Coupe)$1,4151
Special Sedan$1,1501
Special Coupe$1,1801
RS Special Coupe$1,1801

1 1932 prices, Canadian dollars, f.o.b. Leaside

Serial number range

  • K-1001 up

Specifications

EngineContinental 32-A engine. 6 cylinder "L" head, bore 3-3/8" stroke 4", piston displacement 214.7 cubic inches. S.A.E. h.p. rating 27.34, Actual h.p. 85 at 3400 R.P.M.; 4 four bearing crankshaft with interchangeable bronze-backed babbitt-lined main bearings. Camshaft bearings steel shell babbitt-lined; aluminum alloy pistons non-detonating cylinder head, torsional dampener, Camshaft driven by silent chain; four point engine suspension, rubber mounted both front and rear.
LubricationFull pressure-feed to main bearings, connecting rod bearings, and camshaft bearings. Crankcase ventilator on all models.
Cooling systemCellular radiator with 3-1/8 gallon capacity. Centrifugal water pump, thermostatic water temperature control. Temperature indicator on dash. Filler under hood. Improved, silent type fan.
Fuel systemFuel tank at rear of chassis with 12-1/2 gallon capacity. Automatic fuel pump with filter. Double venturi carburetor, having metered accelerating pump, hot spot with heat regulator. Electric gauge on dash.
Electric systemTwo unit, 6-volt. Distributor mounted above engine. Automatic spark advance with manual spark control mounted on dash. Automatic starting. Ignition lock,
Lighting systemHeadlights: one bulb, double filament, with foot dimmer switch control. One parking bulb, Lighting switch mounted on instrument panel. Single bulb, double filament, tail and stop light, indirect lighting on instrument panel.
ClutchSingle plate, dry type, multiple spring. Fitted with dampener.
TransmissionThree speeds forward and reverse. Constant mesh helical gears. Easy, quiet shift. Free wheel unit at rear of transmission. Free wheel control on dash.
Front axleReverse Elliott type, drop forged heat treated l-beam. Tempered roller bearings. Steering knuckles fitted with ball thrust bearings. Bronze bushings.
Rear axleSemi-floating type. Tapered roller bearings throughout. Differential carrier adjustable without dismantling. Hotchkiss type drive in connection with two all-metal, oil.tight, dust proof Universal joints.
Steering gearIrreversible type with roller bearing thrusts on worm. 17" hand wheel adjustable for driving positions.
BrakesFour wheel internal expanding, steeldraulic, fully inclosed, protected by grease deflectors Full mechanical linkage.
FrameSide members 6" deep with 2-1/4" flange. Five cross members with tubular cross member at front end Wide plate at rear of frame.
SpringsFront spring 36" long, shackled at front end. Rear spring 54-1/4" long, underslung at rear axle tube. Front and rear springs controlled by double-acting, hydraulic shock absorbers. Self-adjusting shackles at front and rear.
Wheels (special models)Five, wire, full drop centre, demountable at hub.
Wheels (custom models)Six, wire, full drop centre, demountable at hub.
Wheelbase114". Overall length without bumpers 161".
Body metalFront fenders, one piece stampings, heavy gauge. Rear fenders, heavy gauge, deep crown. Running boards, steel, reinforced, with vulcanized rubber covering. Polished molding on outer edge. Headlights tie-bar attached through fenders to U-shaped flange fender supports for rigidity. Fully shielded with radiator apron, side shields and rear frame shield.
Standard equipment (special models)instrument panel includes oil pressure gauge, water temperature indicator, 90 mile per hour speedometer, gasoline gauge and ammeter. Pull knobs for spark, throttle, choke, and lights. Free wheeling unit control.
Standard equipment (custom models)instrument panel includes oil pressure gauge, water temperature indicator, 90 mile per hour speedometer, gasoline gauge and ammeter. Pull knobs for spark, throttle, choke, and lights. Free wheeling unit control. Spare wheels carried in welled front fenders. Trunk rack.
BodyCombination heavy gauge reinforced steel and wood construction. Adjustable front seat. Slanting windshield with aero-line design carried throughout. Wind resistance diminished appreciably.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V14#4
  • [Durnford; Baechler] pg.181-187, 351-352