1925 Star F

Special features

  • Equipped with the "Million Dollar" motor (cars produced after December 1924)
  • The Star Special Sedan is furnished with body panels in maroon or blue. It is equipped with a nickled radiator and disc wheels.

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coupe$715.001
Coupster$625.001
Roadster$540.001
2 Door Sedan (Coach)$750.001
4-Door Sedan$820.001
Touring$540.001
Sport Coach
Sport Coupe
Sport Roadster
Sport Sedan
Sport Touring
Special Sport Sedan
Special Sport Touring$690.001
Commercial chassis$445.001
Panel Delivery
Open Delivery

1 1925 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial number range

  • C-214192 to C-280631
  • E-260017 to E-289986
  • L-230713 to L-298294
  • T-206109 to T-277533

Specifications

EngineContinental W-5. 35 horsepower, four-cylinder, L-head engine. Bore, 3-3/8"; stroke, 4-1/4"; 152 cubic inches.
CylindersCast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase.
Valves1-1/2" diameter; 5/16" lift.
Crankshaft bearingsFront, 1-1/2" diameter by 1-25/32"; center, 1-1/2" by 1-9/16"; rear, 1-1/2" by 2-3/4".
Camshaft bearingsFront, 1-3/4" by 1-13/32"; center, 1-5/8" by 1"; rear, 1-1/2" by 1-9/16".
Engine lubricationForced-feed type. A gear driven pump operated from the rear end of camshaft forces oil to all camshaft, main and connecting rod bearings. Seepage of oil from connecting rod bearings is thrown to cylinder walls, pistons and piston pins.
Cooling systemHoneycomb type radiator; 16-inch fan; four blades; water pump, total water capacity of 8 quarts.
Gasoline supplyCapacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed.
CarburetorOne-inch, plain tube, air and fuel adjustment. Exhaust and intake manifold with hot spot mounted on left side of engine to which carburetor is attached.
ClutchSingle plate, dry disc, enclosed in flywheel; easily removable without disturbing engine or transmission.
TransmissionStandard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse.
Front axleStandard drop forge "I" beam section with Elliott type steering mechanism. Wheels are adjustably mounted on taper roller bearings.
Rear axleSemi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
Steering gearSemi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings are used with adjustment for wear. 16" steering wheel. Horn button on wheel.
BrakesExternal contracting, internal expanding; 10" brake drums. Easy and accessible adjustment is provided.
Chassis lubricationComplete Alemite system.
SpringsSemi-elliptic; front, 34" long; rear, 49-1/2" long.
WheelsWood artillery wheels.
Tires30" x 3-1/2", all around. Open models, non-skid clincher; closed models, straight-side cord.
Wheelbase102 inches.
ControlsLeft-hand drive, center control; accelerator pedal mounted on toe board. Spark and throttle levers mounted on steering column just under steering wheel. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, choke, ignition and lighting switch, mounted on instrument board.
Starting, lighting, ignitionGenerator; starting motor; igniter and coil.

References

  • [DFR-DS] V9#4, V14#3, V18#2