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1908 Sears Model H
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Description
Sears, Roebuck, & Co. began the sale of motor vehicles through its 1908 catalog, the same year Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Sears actually built the car itself, rather than purchasing cars from one of the many existing builders. The factory was known as the Sears Motor Car Works, of Chicago. Sears advertised the 36" high wheels as "the proper height to give the road clearance necessary and to…
Sears, Roebuck, & Co. began the sale of motor vehicles through its 1908 catalog, the same year Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Sears actually built the car itself, rather than purchasing cars from one of the many existing builders. The factory was known as the Sears Motor Car Works, of Chicago. Sears advertised the 36″ high wheels as “the proper height to give the road clearance necessary and to give the most satisfactory service and the least vibration.” In all, 3,500 were sold through the catalog between 1908 and 1912.
Body Style:
Runabout
Year:
1908
Make / Manufacturer:
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Model:
H
Donated By:
Jon Lee
VIN:
Serial number 1126
Exterior Color:
Black/Red
Engine Size:
10hp