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1905 Cadillac

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1905 Cadillac Model B runabout

The Model B was introduced in 1904. The single cylinder Model B remained unchanged from the 1904 Cadillac. The horsepower was now rated at 9 instead of 8.5. In 1904, the optional 1524mm (wide track was not available on the Model B; but this year a 1549mm tread was also made optional by the use of tubular axle to replace the pressed steel axle with standard tread.

MODEL B IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATIONS

1905 Cadillac

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1905 Cadillac rear entrance tonneau

Model No. Body type Seating Price Weight
Model B Touring 4 $900 659 kg
Model B Surrey 4 $900 659 kg
Note:
  • The transmission had two forward speeds (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse with a disc clutch and chain drive.
  • The overall ratio was between 3.1:1 and 5:1 depending on the combination of the size of the sprockets.
  • The drive sprocket had 9 or 10 teeth and the driven sprocket had 31, 34, 38, 41, or 45 teeth.
     9-T Drive sprocket10-T Drive sprocket
    31-T Driven sprocket3.44:13.10:1
    34-T Driven sprocket3.78:13.40:1
    38-T Driven sprocket4.22:13.80:1
    41-T Driven sprocket4.56:14.10:1
    45-T Driven sprocket5.00:14.50:1
  • The lower ratios were used on the runabouts used on smooth, level roads; but the higher ratios were used on hilly roads and for delivery vehicles.
  • Owners were instructed how to change the sprockets, but it involved the disassembly of the transmission and rear axle -- hardly a job for the average motorist.