Cadillac History Model M 1906

Cadillac Models & History M 1906

TheModel M sold for $950. Calendar year sales and production were 3650. Model year sales were the same number. Serial number were on a plate on the rear of the body (with engine number). Engine numbers were stamped in two places on the crankcase: 1. Top, right edge of the cylinder flange, near the water outlet. 2. Top surface of left, front mounting leg. Also on plate on rear of body (with serial number). (Blank spaces on the patent plate are for additional patent dates, not engine or serial number.) Engine No.: 8350-10000 with M, 20001-21850 with M, 21851-22150 with M

(1906-1907).

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1906 Cadillac Model M touring

The Model M was introduced January, 1906. The Model M was the same as the 1906 Model K except for body styles and two inch longer wheelbase.

MODEL M ENGINE

Engine type
Single cylinder with cast iron cylinder to the rear and copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke
127mm x 127mm
Displacement
1.609 Liters
Brake H.P.
Advertised as 10 hp but probably higher
Engine description
Two main bearings and mechanical valve lifters
Carburetor
Updraft mixer, manufactured by Cadillac

MODEL M CHASSIS

 

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1906 Cadillac Model M

Brakes
mechanical on two wheels contracting on inboard drums
Wheels
23″ wood wheels with 12 spokes
Tires
30 x 3.5
Wheelbase
1930mm
Overall length
2921mm
Height
1676mm
Front/Rear Tread
1422mm
Weight
approx. 500 kg

MODEL M DRIVETRAIN

Transmission type
Planetary transmission
Speeds
Two forward (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse
Controls
Low: foot pedal; reverse and high: lever to the right
Clutch
Low and reverse: bands; High: disc clutch
Drive
Chain
Differential
Spur gear
Overall ratio
3:1 to 5:1

MODEL M OPTIONS

Bulb horn. Lights. Cape cart top for Touring
$75.00